Wedding Band Chester
The Pedal Tones
Sure, wedding bands are everywhere – but we’ve got the skills (and the dancefloor credentials) to back it up.
Finding the right wedding band can be overwhelming, with varying quality and reliability between acts.
With hundreds of bands across the North West and Chester, finding one that keeps your guests dancing and suits your music taste can be a real challenge.
That’s where The Pedal Tones come in. We’re a high-energy party band with a proven track record of filling dancefloors and keeping the good vibes going all night long.
Choose from different band sizes to suit your day — including our folk-style setup if you're after something a little different.
One thing’s for sure: you're in for an unforgettable party. Don’t just take our word for it — check out what our happy couples have to say!
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One of the Best Chester Wedding Bands
Tired of scouring websites, social media, and YouTube for the perfect party band for your Chester wedding? Your search ends here.
Founded in 2018, The Pedal Tones were created to fill dancefloors at weddings, events, and parties across Chester, the North West, and beyond – including all over the UK and internationally.
With decades of collective experience, we bring the energy and expertise to make your event unforgettable.We've played at hundreds of weddings nationwide, and we know exactly how to kickstart your reception with a bang!
We regularly perform at stunning Chester wedding venues like The Doubletree by Hilton Chester, Inglewood Manor, The Oak Tree of Peover, Old Palace Chester, Chester Zoo, and many more!
Find the ideal band to make your wedding celebration unforgettable.
3 Piece Bands
Our 3 piece wedding bands are the perfect way to get your evening's party started. Fully self-contained, our 3 piece bands include all the PA, lighting, and energy you need to get the reception for your wedding started with a bang.This lineup is sound limiter friendly. We can swap out the drumkit for an electric kit in order to accomodate most sound limiters at venues across Cheshire and beyond.
4 Piece Bands
This is the ultimate Pedal Tones party experience. Our 4 piece band lineups will keep your guests on the dancefloor with our non-stop party anthems. And with 3 x 40 minute sets included as standard, there's plenty of dancing time to be spread throughout your evening.
Combining mashups and medleys of 90s hits, rock'n'roll numbers and R&B tunes, we guarantee there'll be something for all your guests. Expect a night filled with unforgettable musical entertainment that all ages can enjoy.
Folk Bands
Looking for a different kind of band entertainment for your Cheshire wedding? Our folk band can provide a little something extra for your wedding - think Mumford and Sons anthems, light-hearted folk-inspired covers along with everything else other lineups provide. You have the option to have one set of folk band and then have us swap to the indie lineup for our later sets, or have the folk band providing the soundtrack to your evening all night long - the choice is yours. This lineup is also sound limiter friendly, no matter the size of your Cheshire venue.
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Wedding Music Packages in Chester
At The Pedal Tones, we’re here to help create the perfect music package for your big day. We understand that every wedding is unique, so we can customise our lineups and packages to match your vision or fit your ideal venue.
With a range of customisable add-ons available, just ask when you get in touch for a quote.With over 5 years in the wedding industry, we bring a wealth of experience to your celebration. Whether you need assistance with planning or suggestions for any part of your day, we're here to help. And if you’re looking for more advice, feel free to browse our helpful blog articles!
Hire the Perfect Wedding Band in Chester
When hiring a wedding band, you want one that will keep your guests dancing all night to your favourite songs. Check out our full repertoire to see if we've got what you're looking for. From rock, pop, and indie to Mumford & Sons, Soul, and Motown, there's something for everyone — from the youngest guest to the oldest. The Pedal Tones are a rock and indie band featuring some of Chester's best musicians. While we might look like your favourite indie band, we know weddings bring guests of all ages, so we make sure no one is left out!
FREE PLAYLIST SERVICE
Each of our different lineups specialise in keeping your dancefloor full, from your first dance, right up until the last song of the evening.But what happens when we're not on stage? Included with all of our different packages as standard is our free playlist service, meaning we'll take care of the music in between sets, whenever we're not on stage. We've got a number of different pre-made playlists to choose from, or you have the option of sending across playlists with the songs you'd like to hear - the choice is yours, for the ultimate freedom when it comes to background music choice.
Primarily being a Wedding Band, we know how to host your evening too. If you haven't got a DJ, toastmaster, master of celebrations or someone at the venue to MC for you, don't worry! We'll take care of this for you - letting people know about the cutting of the cake, your first dance, and probably most importantly - annoucing when the evening food is ready! Side note: If you've got someone to take care of these things for you - don't worry - they're more than welcome to use our microphones if needed, just let us know in advance!
MANNED PLAYLIST AND DJ UPGRADES
If you're looking to add requests in on the night, why not upgrade to our manned playlist service? This means we'll have a band member on hand all night to take requests from guests, and keep an eye on the dancefloor to make sure it's still popping off when we're not on stage.
This really makes for the ultimate evening package, making it once of the best wedding music experiences Cheshire has to offer!
We've got a wide variety of DJs to call on if you're looking for some recommendations, too. Let us know, or check out our friends page for more information (as well as some recommendations for other awesome suppliers!)
Wedding Band Repertoire in Chester
If you're searching for the ultimate party band or a variety of function bands to bring the fun to your special day, it’s important to know what songs Chester wedding bands typically play. You’ll also want to understand how the entertainment flows throughout the evening and how the band will ensure your guests have an unforgettable time dancing the night away.
That’s why we publish our repertoire on our website and keep it up to date — so you can see we’ve got your favourite songs covered. As an experienced wedding function band, we specialize in a wide range of genres, including pop, indie, soul, Motown, rock 'n' roll, and many more surprises throughout our sets.
We understand that different-sized bands must be able to play music from various genres to keep the dancefloor alive. With guests of all ages at a wedding, we play songs that will get everyone on their feet! For us, weddings are all about happy faces, and your guests will be grinning from ear to ear when they hear their favourite tunes played by a local live band from Chester.
We bring endless energy and passion to every performance, always going the extra mile for each couple. We’ve been fortunate to receive some wonderful feedback from happy clients across the country – check it out here!
FIRST DANCES AND SPECIAL REQUESTS
Naturually, a lot of the couples that book us are huge music lovers, looking to book a live band for that unforgettable experience, and want to have their first dance performed live. We've played all sorts of tunes for first dances - why not check out this article for some inspiration?
We're happy to learn your first dance with any of our different lineups, as long as we have enough notice to learn it. We know it's a really special occasion, as well as an honour to perform your first dance live, and love nothing more than sharing this special moment with you!
Totally in love with the original version of your first dance? No problem! We can get it downloaded, gather everyone round and play it through our speakers, and then kick the party off when you've had your special moment together!
You're more than welcome to have as many requests for the playlist service in advance of the night. As an added bonus, if we're not playing your first dance as a live band, we're happy to learn a special song for the occasion instead - whether it's a must have party tune, or a special song to get you and your friends and family together one last time on the dancefloor before the night finishes.
Premium Musical Entertainment Throughout the UK
When it comes to booking a Chester Wedding Band, it doesn’t get much better! We live and breathe performing at weddings across the stunning city of Chester and its surrounding areas.
As an experienced wedding band, we regularly play in Chester, Hoole, Boughton, Upton, Waverton, Great Boughton, Tarvin, Saltney, Christleton, Mickle Trafford, Broughton, and beyond. There’s hardly a venue we haven’t had the pleasure of performing at!
Is your wedding further afield? No problem – we’re more than happy to travel across the North West, and even nationwide or abroad. We often perform for couples in places like Manchester, Liverpool, Shropshire, Oswestry, Telford, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Shrewsbury, and Lancashire.
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FAQs
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Booking a wedding band in Chester is easy! Simply reach out to us through our website or contact form to get started. Once you get in touch, we’ll discuss your wedding details, including the date, venue, and your specific music preferences.
We offer a variety of packages to suit different needs and budgets, and we're happy to tailor our performance to match your vision for the day.After confirming the details, we'll provide a quote and discuss any additional add-ons you may want, like lighting, extra sets, or specific songs you’d like to hear.
Once you’ve reviewed and agreed, we’ll secure your booking with a contract, and you’re all set! It’s that simple.If you're still unsure about anything, feel free to contact us for advice on choosing the right package or to check our availability for your wedding in Chester. We’re here to make your big day unforgettable!
We perform a wide range of genres to keep your guests dancing all night long — from Motown, Indie, and Rock to Pop, R&B, and more. Our diverse setlist guarantees there’s something for everyone, no matter the age! Whether it’s your youngest guest or the oldest, everyone will find a song they love.
Check out our full repertoire to see the variety we offer. We’ll work with you to curate the perfect mix of songs for your wedding, ensuring your day sounds just how you imagine. You’re welcome to request as many songs as you like for our playlist service between sets. Plus, we can provide example background music playlists to help inspire your choices!
It usually takes us around 40-50 minutes depending on venue access, the last 10 minutes of which will include a quick soundcheck to get the levels right. Our acoustic setups take much less, usually around 20 minutes or so.
All of our packages include a high quality PA setup and lighting to cover the stage and dancefloor, up to around 300 people. Please let us know if it's a bigger event as we'll need to plan accordingly!
Yes! Please just let us know as soon as possible and we can plan our setup accordingly. We use a high quality electric kit for such occasions, and we use in ear monitors to reduce stage volume. Check out this blog post for a full rundown!
We have our equipment PAT tested every year and cerificates can be sent across upon request!
We're happy to travel to wherever you'd like us! Travel is included within 90 minutes of Chester, anything outside of this will incur travel and accomodation fees. Please get in touch for the most accurate quote!
The cost of a wedding band in Chester can vary depending on several factors, including the date, the length of the performance, travel requirements, and any additional add-ons you may choose.
For this reason, it’s always best to request a bespoke quote tailored to your needs.
As a wedding band based in Chester, our prices for peak 2024 weddings start at £1200 for our 3-piece band. We also offer discounts for off-peak months and midweek weddings, making it easier to fit quality entertainment into your budget.
Our lineups feature some of the best musicians in Chester, with years of experience performing at hundreds of weddings across the city, the surrounding areas, and throughout the UK. This ensures your wedding reception will be truly unforgettable!
With decades of collective experience, we know exactly what to play to keep everyone dancing.
We regularly perform at stunning Chester venues like Delamere Manor, Colshaw Hall, The Oak Tree of Peover, Pryor Hayes Golf Club, and the DoubleTree Chester.
Whether it's playing your first dance or bringing your special song to life with a full band, we’re passionate about making your moment perfect.In addition to our evening performances, we offer daytime acoustic packages for relaxing background music and can also provide beautiful music for your ceremony.
It’s best to check that we play the kind of music that you’d like at your wedding before you book as we pick our setlist on the night according to the crowd in front of us in order to maximise the number of people on the dance floor.
We’re very experienced wedding performers so we know what works! If you’d like to pick the tracks for the playlist, that’s absolutely fine but we don’t let people choose our set list.
We need 4 13amp (standard) plug sockets relatively close by to the stage area and we draw approx 4kW of power. Please let us know if power is an issue as soon as possible, as we can bring super long extension leads!
We've got Public Liability Insurance (sometimes shortened to 'PLI') of up to £10 million for peace of mind. It's usually a requirement for most venues and is updated every year.
We can download any reuqests for our free playlist service for in between sets, and we're happy to learn either a special song or first dance for the evening, as long as it suits our lineup. We can download as many requests as you'd like for the playlist service and we offer manned DJ (allowing guests to make requests on the night) and Full Dj services as add-ons to your package.
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