The Riffs

Starting Price

The advertised starting price represents the act's minimum fee in their local region.

Travel expenses are not included, and factors such as the day of the week, time of year, and duration of the performance may affect your final quote.

For an exact price, please fill out the enquiry form with your event details.

From £1395
East of England
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An experienced band with talent in abundance, The Riffs promise to get the party started.

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The Riffs

Highlights

  • Classics from across the decades, with guitar-lead songs and 'big' vocals being their strong point
  • Includes a free playlist DJ as standard
  • Offering a solo performer up to a 5-piece depending on what the event requires
  • Clients include Honda, NEC Group, Apple Inc and Samsung
  • Over 20 years experience in the industry, with over 100 bookings per year
  • High-quality RCF sound system that can cater up to 600 people

About

The Riffs come fully loaded with a lively repertoire to get your guests dancing. Playing floor fillers from the 50s to modern day, they're the perfect match for weddings, private functions and parties.

With strong vocals and jaw-dropping solos, The Riffs will be sure to make a lasting impression.

Members of the band have graced the stages of iconic venues such as Knebworth House, Koko, Great Escape, Lovebox and many more. With live performances on BBC Radio 1, 6 Music and XFM, you can feel safe in the knowledge that these musicians are the real deal.

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The Riffs Reviews
Wow. The Riffs were everything we were hoping for in a wedding band. They really know how to get a party started, we didn't leave the dancefloor all night. Communication was excellent in the lead up to our wedding, they arrived early and checked in with us regularly to make sure we were happy. 10/10!
Charlene and David - Wedding
7 Reviews

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  • Long Train Running The Riffs
  • Joker The Riffs
  • Place Your Hands The Riffs
  • Get Lucky The Riffs
  • Dancing In The Moonlight The Riffs
  • Summer of 69 The Riffs

Song List

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  • 500 Miles (I Know I’m Gonna Be) – Proclaimers
  • 9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
  • All the Small Things – Blink182
  • Back for Good – Take That
  • Banana Pancakes
  • Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
  • Budapest – George Ezra
  • Bye Bye Love – Everley Brothers
  • Cecilia – Simon and Garfunkel
  • Come Together – The Beatles
  • Country Roads – John Denver
  • Crazy – Gnarls Barclay
  • Dakota - Stereophonics
  • Dancing in the Moonlight – Toploader
  • Don’t Let Go – En Vogue
  • Don’t Look Back in Anger – Oasis
  • Dreams – Gabrielle
  • Early Evening/Chilled
  • Easy – Lionel Richie
  • Get Lucky – Pharrell
  • Half the World Away – Oasis
  • Hard to Handle – Otis Reading
  • Hey Ya - Outkast
  • Hi Ho Silver Lining
  • Ho Hey – Illumineers
  • Human – Rag N Bone Man
  • I Feel Fine – Beatles
  • I Feel Good – James Brown
  • I Need A Dollar – Aloe Blacc
  • I Shot the Sherriff – Bob Marley
  • I’ll Tell Me Ma – Dubliners
  • I’m a Believer – The Monkees
  • I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
  • Johnny B Goode – Chuck Berry
  • Lion Man - Mumford and Sons
  • Long Train Running – Doobie Brothers
  • Love Really Hurts Without You – Billy Ocean
  • Lovely Day – Bill Withers
  • Message to Rudy – The Specials
  • Mr Brightside – The Killers
  • My Girl – The Temptations
  • No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley
  • Price Tag – Jessie J
  • Red Red Wine – UB40
  • Place Your Hands - Reef
  • Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
  • Run – Snow Patrol
  • Save Tonight – Eagle-Eye Cherry
  • Saw Her Standing There – Beatles
  • Sex Machine – James Brown
  • Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
  • Shotgun – George Ezra
  • Stand By Me – Ben E King
  • Stir it Up – Bob Marley
  • Stuck in the Middle – Stealers Wheel
  • Sweet Home Alabama – Lynrd Skynrd
  • Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus
  • That’s Entertainment – The Jam
  • Twist and Shout/La Bamba – The Beatles
  • Valerie - Amy Winehouse/Zutons
  • Waiting in Vain – Bob Marley
  • Wake Up Little Suzy
  • What You Waiting For – George Ezra
  • What’s the Story Morning Glory – Oasis
  • With or Without You – U2
  • Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
  • Wonderwall - Oasis
  • Year 3000 - Busted
  • You Do Something to Me – Paul Weller

Reviews

Read 7 reviews for The Riffs.

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Kelly
Wedding

We couldn’t have been happier that you guys played at our wedding and we can’t thank you enough for bringing so much energy and talent to our day! You guys...Read More

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Kourtney
Wedding

The Riffs were incredible! We hired them for our wedding. We had a smaller wedding so it was important that the band was able to bring energy and...Read More

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Laurie
50th Birthday Party

Fantastic band, great song choices and really nice guys to boot! Couldn’t fault them and would definitely book again. Also found the communication throughout the process to be very good....Read More

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Helena
Party

Great band! Got everyone up and dancing! Bands For Hire make everything so easy.

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Anne and Alex
Wedding

We can't thank you enough. Such a memorable night, so many great songs played with loads of energy. Lovely bunch of lads, too.

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Terry
Corporate

What a night! The Riffs absolutely smashed it, everyone said what an amazing night it was. We'll be having them back for our annual party, by popular demand!

Key Information

Learn more about what's included when booking The Riffs for your event. If you have requirements that differ from the below, please let us know when making your enquiry.

Standard Package

  • 3 x 40 minute live sets to finish by midnight
  • Professional PA system
  • Stage lighting
  • Playlists throughout the evening until midnight
  • Travel expense
  • Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event
  • PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance

Line-ups & Extras

  • 4-piece

    Male Vocals / Guitar, Acoustic guitar / Vocals, Bass, Drums

  • Acoustic Sets

    Acoustic solo or duo sets in the afternoon

  • DJ Service

    Optional Manned DJ Service

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