Sophie Simonds is a multi instrumentalist and band leader from West London.
Whatever your requirement, we have a setup to suit you!
The Band:
Sophie Simonds: Band leader, Singer, Saxophone, Violin
Michael Butlin: Guitar
Jake priestley: Bass / guitar / BV’s
Craig: Drums / percussion
George: Saxophone + BV’s
Poppy: Trumpet
The band have been performing together in this setup for nearly three years, with hundreds of gigs and events under our belts, and over 50 years performing experience between the members
Such great venues include: The Bedford, Balham, The Half Moon, Putney, Chelsea Arts Club, The Great Barn, Exeter and Wigmore Hall, Macclesfield
-References for weddings available-
We aim to always use the same musicians in our setup, but due to availability, we may use one or other of our substitute musicians, whom we have worked with many times before, but you will always have Sophie Simonds fronting the lineup!
No matter your event, we have a lineup to suit you, so get in touch with your dream music experience and we will do our utmost to make it a reality!
We have full public liability insurance.
FUNCTION BAND - Ideal for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and other celebrations
- The band will ARRIVE prompt to set up, dependant on location but usually 2 HOURS BEFORE FIRST SET.
- The band will provide surround sound via four 1000w PA speakers, performed and mixed live in house, and disco lighting
- The band will then SOUNDCHECK, usually leaving a minimum of 30 MINUTES BETWEEN SOUNDCHECK AND FIRST SET.
- The band will usually perform 3 x 40 mins or two x 1 hour sets, with a MINIMUM BREAK OF 20 MINS between sets.
- CLIENTS CAN make use of our equipment to PLUG IN IPOD etc up to the time that the band's final set ends. Alternatively you can purchase the 'FULL FUNCTION BAND + DJ' package, which provides you with music between the live band sets, as well as 1 hr DJ set after the live music ends.
IF YOU CANNOT PROVIDE SOME FOOD FOR THE ACT, PLEASE INFORM US SO WE CAN MAKE OUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS!
Q: How long does setup take?A: Usually around 45 - 60 minutes dependant on location, but we can try to accommodate your timescale as much as possible.
Q: What are your space and power requirements?A: We require at least one mains power supply at the back of the stage, for which we have extension cables
Space is dependant on the type of act you require: if there is a drumkit, we prefer a stage depth of at least 3 metres with at least a meter between us and any dancing patrons.
Q: Do you take requests?A: Yes! we aim to make your special day as personal as possible, so any special requests are welcome.
We strive to put all the requested material in our setlist, so the more notice you give us of any requests, (minimum 2 weeks) the more likely we are to be able to learn the material, if we dont know it already.
We are always happy to learn new material for first dances etc, again minimum 2 weeks warning is preferable
Singer, Saxophonist + Violinist with a four piece band.
Available for gigs, festivals, and functions.
Sophie Simonds is a multi instrumentalist and band leader from West London.
Whatever your requirement, we have a setup to suit you!
The Band:
Sophie Simonds: Band leader, Singer, Saxophone, Violin
Michael Butlin: Guitar
Jake priestley: Bass / guitar / BV’s
Craig: Drums / percussion
George: Saxophone + BV’s
Poppy: Trumpet
The band have been performing together in this setup for nearly three years, with hundreds of gigs and events under our belts, and over 50 years performing experience between the members
Such great venues include: The Bedford, Balham, The Half Moon, Putney, Chelsea Arts Club, The Great Barn, Exeter and Wigmore Hall, Macclesfield
-References for weddings available-
We aim to always use the same musicians in our setup, but due to availability, we may use one or other of our substitute musicians, whom we have worked with many times before, but you will always have Sophie Simonds fronting the lineup!
No matter your event, we have a lineup to suit you, so get in touch with your dream music experience and we will do our utmost to make it a reality!
We have full public liability insurance.
FUNCTION BAND - Ideal for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and other celebrations
- The band will ARRIVE prompt to set up, dependant on location but usually 2 HOURS BEFORE FIRST SET.
- The band will provide surround sound via four 1000w PA speakers, performed and mixed live in house, and disco lighting
- The band will then SOUNDCHECK, usually leaving a minimum of 30 MINUTES BETWEEN SOUNDCHECK AND FIRST SET.
- The band will usually perform 3 x 40 mins or two x 1 hour sets, with a MINIMUM BREAK OF 20 MINS between sets.
- CLIENTS CAN make use of our equipment to PLUG IN IPOD etc up to the time that the band's final set ends. Alternatively you can purchase the 'FULL FUNCTION BAND + DJ' package, which provides you with music between the live band sets, as well as 1 hr DJ set after the live music ends.
IF YOU CANNOT PROVIDE SOME FOOD FOR THE ACT, PLEASE INFORM US SO WE CAN MAKE OUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS!
Q: How long does setup take?
A: Usually around 45 - 60 minutes dependant on location, but we can try to accommodate your timescale as much as possible.
Q: What are your space and power requirements?
A: We require at least one mains power supply at the back of the stage, for which we have extension cables
Space is dependant on the type of act you require: if there is a drumkit, we prefer a stage depth of at least 3 metres with at least a meter between us and any dancing patrons.
Q: Do you take requests?
A: Yes! we aim to make your special day as personal as possible, so any special requests are welcome.
We strive to put all the requested material in our setlist, so the more notice you give us of any requests, (minimum 2 weeks) the more likely we are to be able to learn the material, if we dont know it already.
We are always happy to learn new material for first dances etc, again minimum 2 weeks warning is preferable
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