East Riddlesden Hall

Posted on May 13, 2013 by funcontherocks

One of the best things about being a function band is getting the chance to play at so many amazing venues. One of our favourites in particular being East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley. This stunning 17th century manor house with romantic gardens and converted barn is perfectly suited to every part of a dream wedding day. You can also rest assured that you will be in the capable hands of an experienced professional with Weddings Supervisor, Emma Cunliffe.

We would like to thank the happy couple Mr & Mrs Fowler for allowing us to be a part of their beautiful day at East Riddlesden Hall recently and share a few shots with you.

“Wonderful! The band fitted in so well with our relaxed feel and even our sixteen month old daughter was up having a boogie!” - Thomas & Catherine Fowler

What a difference…

Posted on April 12, 2013 by funcontherocks

… a great photographer makes.

We don’t often share the blog love with other kinds of businesses, but when we come across a real gem we just have to. For all our brides and grooms from the south, it is our pleasure to introduce to you – Richard Skins, Dorset Wedding Photographer. Enjoy!

Danika and Gary’s Wedding Delbury Hall

Last minute preparations

Bride contemplating

Wedded Bliss

Bride and Groom Delbury Hall

Function Band Sound Check

Wedding guests dancing

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Cherie Gears singer warming up

Mother of the Bride Jan

Wedding guests dancing Delbury Hall

Wedding Band playing First Dance Delbury Hall

The Happy Couple

Happy Couple

Party time!

First Dance

Gary and Danika’s First Dance Delbury Hall

Bride dancing to Func On The Rocks

A night to remember

Party to remember

Blushing Bride

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Wedding Guests

Cherie Gears singer

Andrew Cox on Saxophone

A great time had by all

Huge congratulations again and thanks to Danika, Gary and the lovely mother-of-the-bride for allowing us to be a part of such a beautiful wedding and then share these shots with you. All the best for the future x

“I would just like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Func On the Rocks and Annie their manager. What an Amazing session performed at my daughters wedding. From the onset Annie answered my questions via email promptly. The song lists for us to choose our tunes for the evening were extensive – fab selection, it took us ages whittling it down to our final choice – each song was performed brilliantly I must add! Even the request for my husband to join the band on bass for one number was accommodated and he loved it !! All our guests had a fantastic evening and the floor was filled from start to finish with our youngest guest age 2 up to my dad age 89!!! The staff at the venue all commented that they had never heard such a fantastic band play at Delbury. The only disappointment was that it was all over far too soon I only hope that I get the opportunity to hear you play again in the not too distant future “
– Jan McCue, Mother of the Bride
Photo © Richard Skins Photography

NEW video coming soon!

Posted on March 12, 2013 by funcontherocks

You might ask, how can you improve on the perfect cocktail of Func On The Rocks? Well add an extra shot of hot sauce! By this we mean the perfect complimentary combination of super-talented vocalists leading the way.

We have the great pleasure of introducing to you, the secret weapon in the world of live music… The Func On The Rocks fully loaded 6-piece band featuring not one, but two of the north of England’s finest vocal talent… and they’re sisters!

Stay tuned for our exciting new video showcasing this fantastic line-up COMING SOON.

Such a Perfect Day

Posted on February 17, 2013 by funcontherocks

Just like your children, you shouldn’t have a favourite. But how can we fail to put this wedding up there with the best of the bunch? With memories flooding back via some stunning images from the super-talented Paul Joseph Photography we’d like to share one of our top weddings from 2012 with you.

A huge congratulations again to the happy couple David and Amy-Jean and another big thank you to them for choosing us to share their special day at Broughton Hall Utopia. The crowd were amazing, and kicking off the party with a Tina Turner classic Proud Mary, we couldn’t have wished for a better reception. We wish you all the very best for the future x

“A rather large portion of our guest list was made up of professional musicians and West End musical theatre performers. So, trying to find a band that could make an impression on such a crowd was always going to be a challenge. After trawling through endless sound clips on the internet, we had not found a band that even came close. Then one click later, the voice of Cherie Gears somehow managed to fill the room, even through the tiny speakers of our laptop. The next day, we had our band booked.

And what a band! This is a band that’s so good they had the dance floor full on their sound check! Turns out we had nothing to worry about, every one of our guests loved the music and they were not shy in telling us so.

You guys really did over-deliver and we couldn’t recommend you highly enough. Cannot wait for the opportunity to book you guys again! - David & Amy-Jean“

You’ve Got The Love

Posted on October 29, 2012 by funcontherocks

We’ve got the love for Florence & The Machine’s version of this 80′s anthem and have slipped it into our ever-expanding repertoire for a bit of a Pop/Rock edge.

For our full repertoire list please visit our Music page.

We’d love to know what your favourite party anthem is..? The one where you’re already doing your ‘dance-onto-the-dancefloor-dance’ before anyone has the chance to ask. Don’t be shy, get in touch!

Party Season

Posted on October 10, 2012 by funcontherocks

Whether you’ve had a fantastic or not-so-great 2012 there’s every reason to see the year out with a great big bang!

Party season is almost upon us and we have selected dates still available to bring your event to life, with a touch of glamour from the outstanding vocal talent of Cherie Gears.

Corporate Events

Posted on October 8, 2012 by funcontherocks

Func On The Rocks perform at a variety of Corporate Events up and down the country. Most recently at Headingley Carnegie Stadium to help raise money for the Princes Trust.

Do you have an event coming up that could be the highlight of everyone’s social calendar? Func On The Rocks can provide the perfect mix of Soul, Motown, Pop, Rock and Funk to get your guests up on their feet at the end of the night.

At Last… Jazz fans

Posted on October 4, 2012 by funcontherocks

Before the real party starts, sit back and enjoy a relaxed Wedding Breakfast with your family and friends immersed in some beautifully performed Jazz classics.

As an addition to our standard evening entertainment package Func On The Rocks can offer a number of varied line-ups to provide the soundtrack to your afternoon events. All tailored to individually suit your preference and budget.

This can be anything from a full 5-piece Jazz Set, down to an intimate Piano / Vocal Duet. Perhaps just a simple trio of Piano, Bass & Drums to create the perfect atmosphere for catching up with old friends over dinner.

For more live videos showcasing these line-ups please visit our You Tube Channel.

Big Band

Posted on October 2, 2012 by funcontherocks

As part of our extensive entertainment package we also offer a variety of optional extras to really make your event one to remember.

Including…
- Additional Brass Section (eg. Saxophone / Trumpet)
- Second Lead Vocalist to compliment Cherie’s outstanding voice.

Having access to a network of fantastic professional musicians allows us to create any combination you desire. For expert advice and more details on pricing and packages please contact us for a no obligation quote.

Walk of Smiles

Posted on September 22, 2012 by funcontherocks

The last of the English summer was smiling down on us for a great day at the Walk of Smiles charity event. Thank you so much to everyone who attended and helped support such a worthy cause.

80% of the money raised from the 10km sponsored walk will go to Martin House Children’s Hospice, while the rest will be used by Bethany’s Smile to support children with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses.

We bumped into local celebrity Leeds Rhino mascot Ronnie enjoying the day.

If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry… you can visit justgiving.com/bethanyssmile to donate. Or catch the next event at Headingley Stadium on 20th October. Click here for more details.

Bethany would like to hear from anyone interested in doing a sponsored sky dive. E-mail bethany-ssmile@virginmedia.com for details.

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