The Fandangos

Performance information

Line-up	Female lead vocals; guitar; bass; drums
Performance duration	2 x 60 minute or 3 x 40 minute sets
Interval music	Yes (included in price)
Lighting	Yes (included in price)
Arrival & set-up	From 6pm; allow 60 minutes to set up
Requirements	Space of 4 x 3 metres; power supply; rider

Booking options

What people say

• We hired the Fandangos for our wedding held in November in the the Norfolk countryside. They were punctual, professional and very friendly. The performances were fantastic and really helped to make our day special. The choice of music had everyone dancing well into the night. We had loads of compliments from our guests about how good they were and we wouldn't hesitate to book them again for another function. Function Central were easy to use and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

  Sarah and Stuart, Wedding, Norfolk, November 2011

• The band were absolutely brilliant. The dance floor was packed all night long and Andrew and I both agreed that they were the best live act we had ever seen....and they were at our wedding! What more could you want?! The lead singer has a fabulous voice, and from the opening line of our First Dance song (which they had learnt especially) I knew it was going to be a good evening. After the first dance, they kicked the evening off with some classics, which I thought was really clever to get the older members of the wedding party feeling comfortable with the music, and from then on their choice of songs was just perfect to have a really fun party atmosphere. They arrived on time, looked really smart, chatted to our guests during their interval, and really fitted in well for the evening. We would recommend the Fandangos unreservedly as they absolutely made the evening and thanks for all your help in arranging the booking - we would definitely recommend Function Central to other people looking for a wedding band.

  Jenny, Wedding, West Sussex, October 2011

• The Fandangos were absolutely fantastic! Really got the crowd going, kept everyone dancing well into the night and even stayed after midnight. Brilliant all-round and I'd recommend them to anyone.

  Josh, Wedding, September 2011

• The Fandango's performed for us at one of the major member events in September 2011. The selection and variety of music worked well with a mixed age group audience and had the dance floor moving until the early hours. we also took the option for a DJ in between sets and after the show which kept the party going and proved excellent value for money. We were very happy with the performance on the night and the feedback from the members after the evening was great.

  Stuart, Corporate Event, September 2011

• We were very happy indeed with The Fandangos. Actually I remember one of the guest’s comment was “this is the best Google you ever did!” We have been to six weddings this year and by far our evening entertainment with The Fandangos was easily the best. After our first dance they kicked off with a great version of Valarie which immediately flooded the dance floor and from then on, the dance floor remained full, a sign of a good band and song selection! I can’t strongly recommend this band enough, all of the guests commented on how good they were and helped finish off a perfect day. You need not, search anymore.

  Matt, Wedding, Surrey, August 2011

• We had a great wedding day and everyone commented on how great it was to have a live band, they loved the female vocalist and the music was varied and modern which went down really well. The day went so quickly I didn’t really think about it at the time but I don’t have any bad comments and everything went smoothly. Everyone was up and dancing. They also let my little sister use their equipment so she could sing our first dance song which was great. They were also very punctual and the service I had booking them was great, very efficient.

  Kirsty, Wedding, Suffolk, July 2011

• The Fandangos were absolutely fantastic at our wedding and we've had so many compliments about them - in fact 3 couples who are getting married next year have asked for their details. They also did an acoustic set in the afternoon which was really good - again, lots of compliments from the guests. We picked 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' from their repertoire for our first dance - it was amazing to have a live band playing the music for our first dance! The music they plaed was bang on and the dance floor was completely packed all night, which is exactly what we'd hoped for.
  
  Function Central offer a brilliant service and were very helpful when I was trying to choose a band - something which I've never had to do before and didn't know where to start! I will definitely use them again and have already recommended them to lots of people.

  Emily, Wedding, June 2011

• Thanks to the Fandangos for such a great performance at our wedding! So many guests commented on how good the band was, and they were very patient and professional when the schedule ran a little behind. The dance floor was packed the entire evening - not just with our friends, but also aunts, uncles, mums and dads!

  Helen, Wedding, Wales, June 2011

• From our side, we really cannot thank you enough. We've had so many
  wonderful notes and everyone seems to have thoroughly enjoyed the band. You
  all did a really fantastic job and made it a really memorable evening for
  Sophie & Jules. So much so that I'm afraid we're busy trying to think of
  other excuses for a party - I never got to enjoy as much as I hoped so we
  want to get you back! Hopefully before too long.

  Gillian, Wedding Party, Surrey, May 2011

• Just thought I would drop you a quick note to let you know we had outstanding feedback on the Fandangos and Maxine at the BAR Conference. I would like to thank you for this and please ensure our comments are passed on to the individuals.

  Stephen, Corporate, Manchester, May 2011

• The Fandangos were brilliant at our corporate party in April. They were very professional, turned up on time, met with me prior to the party etc. and were a big hit with our staff! I've had only positive feedback from our personnel & would have no hesitation in recommending them for parties, weddings etc.

  Suzanne, Corporate event, Essex, April 2011

• We have just returned from our honeymoon and we were hoping you could pass on the following feedback to the Fandangoes. We were very impressed with the band. All of our guests have said how wonderful they were. The music was fantastic - just the right mix for the wedding. Very professional and helpful. The DJ set was also great! Thanks for making our wedding day perfect.

  Chris and Helen, Wedding, April 2011

• At Luscombes we now refer to the Fandangos as our 'resident' band as they have played at our venue several times now. They have entertained superbly and our clients cannot say enough about their professionalism and their versatility. As musicians they are exceptional and nothing is too much trouble and they are such lovely people, extremely easy to work with. We were particularly impressed on 6th November at David's 50th Birthday party when David had requested to play a set beforehand with his own amateur band, the Fandangos were very supportive and accomodating, making room on the stage for Davids 'first' and nerve racking performance, the Fandangos made David feel at ease and both bands shared various equipment to ensure that David's performance went without a hitch - he was absolutely over the moon ! Thank you once again.

  Sharon, Party, Oxon, November 2010

• Sorry it has taken so long to reply. The Fandangos were amazing. We held our wedding reception in a marquee in the field so they didn't have the easiest job. They were really professional from the beginning to the end. They started with a Scissor Sisters song and it just went from there. Both of our families were on the dance floor all night, from the two year old to my eighty six year old great aunt!!!! There wasn't enough dance floor space so half the party danced outside in the field, in the cold (my family don't dance). The band played music between their sets and the following day there were a lot of people that hadn't realised they had stopped at all. I would have no hesitation in booking the Fandangos again for any event, anywhere, they were better than we could have ever hoped for. Thank you.

  Nicola, Wedding, Herefordshire, October 2010

• It seems a distant memory now but the band was great. All our guests said how much they appreciated them, and they really made the evening. Apart from their class, and a very good repertoire, they were kind enough (daft enough??) to let some of my so-called musician friends play a couple of numbers after the interval, supplemented by the band's drummer. This was very kind, and done with good grace, and certainly not part of the contract!!

  Bernard, Wedding, West Midlands, August 2010

• Guy, Tara and the boys were outstanding, Tara has a fantastic voice and and sang a great finale 'Valerie' with the word Valerie changed to 'Natalie' (my bride) - a small thing, but it sounded fantastic! Guy and the boys were spot on. Guy made sure we were kept well informed prior to the big day. They had a tough venue (though an excellent venue) it was split into two Kentish barns, one being the 'bar barn' and the other being the dance barn, and we all know which barn all the blokes ended up in. We would highly recommend Function Central as an entertainment contact. Good luck for the future.

  Natalie and Mark, Wedding, Kent, August 2010

• We were very happy with the Fandangos, as was everyone, they had people dancing straight from the first set. They are all clearly accomplished musicians. People would have kept dancing for as long as they stayed. The more up to date music went down better than the older stuff, but that’s preference and leads me onto the below comment. All in all a success. Thanks very much to yourselves and the band.

  Dan, Wedding, Cambridgeshire, May 2010

• Thanks again for the excellent performance you and the band put in at our wedding on 1 May in Llanelli. It really helped to get the party going and we've had numerous guests saying how good they thought you were, please let the rest of the band know how much we enjoyed it.

  Ian and Sara, Wedding, Wales, May 2010

• Both your organisation and The Fandangos were first class. The Fandangos were outstanding. High quality musicianship and a perfect mix of music. They appeared to love performing and the result was a great empathy with their audience. A memorable evening and a group that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good party.

  John, Student Event, Oxon, March 2010

• Many apologies for not writing sooner but we have only just returned from our honeymoon and getting back to normal life but I really wanted to write to thank the Fandango's for their amazing music for our wedding. So many guests have written to say that they loved the band and it really made for an amazing party. I really hate empty dance floors at weddings and we really didn't need to worry about this at our wedding - it was packed from the minute thy started until they finished. Even my 85 year old nan was dancing away!
  
  Can you please pass my thanks onto the band for all their hard work. We loved their music and the variety of songs they played. And I think it was one of the best decisions I made for the whole wedding reception!! Many thanks again.

  Emma, Wedding, Sussex, February 2010

• The Fandangos are a young, funky band with excellent professionalism. When we had last minute timing issues they were very obliging and flexible which was much appreciated. The lead singer had a great voice. The band had a high energy to keep the crowd going and played a broad mix of popular songs which the guests really enjoyed. We were able to agree their sets in advance. The dance floor was never empty. They were exactly what we were looking for in a wedding band and hit exactly the right note (no pun intended). One of our guests asked us for their details afterwards and has booked them for another event. They are fantastic and we'd highly recommend them.

  Nick, Wedding, January 2010

• The Fandangos played at our wedding in December 2009, everyone thought they were fantastic and had a really good time – they managed to entertain across the age ranges by choosing the right mix of classics everyone loves along with more recent material for the event – some of the songs sounded better than the originals! People regularly comment on how good they were and how lucky we were to get them. The lead singer has a fantastic voice and the band was great. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them for your wedding or party.

  Darren, Wedding, Surrey, December 2009

• I would like you to please pass on my HUGE thanks to The Fandangos for playing at our wedding on 10th December 2009. They really made the evening and we all had such a good night - I couldn't stop dancing!! The singer has a perfect voice for the type of music they play, and the guys all did extremely well also.
  
  I would recommend them to anyone - they really did get the party started.
  
  Thanks for your help organising everything.

  Haley and Colin, Wedding, London, December 2009

• The Fandangos were very good. Everybody had a great time and they really rocked. They were on time and friendly and happy to recommend them as well as rebook them in the future.

  Raj, December 2009

• We booked the Fandangos to play at a Round Table dinner function, their range of music was ideal for the event and they kept our guests – who were aged between 18 and 80 - dancing all evening. We would certainly book them again for a similar event.

  Steve, Party, London, November 2009

• Just wanted to say thanks so much for the great service we received from Function Central in assisting us with finding the perfect band for our wedding.
  
  Everything went smoothly and without a hitch and The Fandangos were superb. Communications were great in the lead up and they were helpful with our requests for song choices and professional and ubercool on the night! We'd especially like to thank the band too for not rushing off straight after the gig and allowing us to carry on using their sound system for the music. Would highly recommend this band and would have no hesitation in booking them in the future-all our guests said how how much they enjoyed it too.

  Keith and Lou, Wedding, October 2009

• Just wanted to say again how fantastic you and the rest of the Fandangos were on Friday. Every single person I've spoken to has said how brilliant the band were, and one of the guests said to me before they left that they'd never been to a wedding before with so much dancing.

  Charlie, Somerset, September 2009

• Hello Beverley, please pass on our thanks to the Fandangos for an amazing night on Saturday. We thought they were fantastic and everyone has been commenting on how good they were.


  Geraldine, Birthday, Essex, September 2009

• We would 100% recommend The Fandangos to anyone who needs a band for a wedding or any party. They were such great entertainment and we still get compliments about them nearly a year down the line from our wedding day!!!!! The guys from the band were so professional and knew just how to get the party going...the dance floor was never empty and that's a promise!!! We wish we could go back and do it all again. Whoever hires them will not be disappointed.
  
  We hope to be able to use you guys again if we have a big celebration in the future.

  Gillian and Kevin, Wedding, September 2009

• The Fandangos played at my daughter's wedding at Leeds Castle. We were looking for a professional, full band sound with an accomplished vocalist and a wide repertoire that would encourage guests of all ages to dance. This The Fandangos achieved with flying colours. They were also a very pleasant bunch of youngsters who liaised well with the castle staff and set up efficiently and in good time. Many thanks to them all for a polished performance.
  
  Function Central dealt with the booking efficiently and politely, and, most importantly, were easy to get hold of by phone and email.

  James, Wedding, Kent, August 2009

• Hi. I want to say that the band was absolutely fab! Everybody wanted their details to use them again. They were extremely good, entertaining, professional and friendly. Perfect! I hope they enjoyed it as much as we did.

  Elouar, Corporate event, London, July 2009

• The Fandangos played at our wedding and were fantastic, everyone reported back how much they enjoyed them and that their feet were aching for days after dancing so much! They were very professional and made the day really special.

  Rebecca , Wedding, Buckinghamshire, June 2009

• We hired the Fandangos for our wedding in June this year. They had an excellent repertoire and the singer has an amazing voice. We were on our feet dancing all night. Our guests thought the band were so good, many of them said they would like to book them in the future. Best of all though was when they allowed the groom, who plays the guitar, to join them in a few songs. This was a real highlight of the wedding - for us as well as the guests. Such fun! I would easily recommend them.

  Erica and Jeremy, Wedding, Kent, June 2009

• The Fandangos were absolutely fantastic. They played at our wedding and really gave the evening a wonderful party atmosphere, their set and ability is so good, and everyone was up dancing by the end of the evening. Friends and relatives were awestruck by Tara's voice, and lots asked who they were. They put together a really good set. They learnt our first dance song, which sounded great on the night. They were on time, set up quickly; discreet then just got down and started when we asked. They all seemed a good bunch, Guy seemed a top bloke. They really helped to make our wedding day special, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to friends and use them again, for any future special occasions. Book this band you won't be disappointed! Thanks so much the Fandangos! Function Central were very helpful, no problems.

  Barry and Catherine, Wedding, Kent, May 2009

• My apologies that I haven't replied earlier, been having a bit of a time of it, we have had a bereavement in the family very recently and I’ve got a lot on at the moment. I thought I owed you a reply as I really was impressed with the band and their performance and their professionalism and I wouldn't hesitate to book them or recommend them again so quote me on that if you like but haven't got a lot to add at this time.

  Mark, 40th Birthday Party, Surrey, February 2009

• Hi Alistair, just a quick note to say thank you to you and the band "The Fandangos" who played at my Mum's 60th birthday last night. The band were absolutely fantastic! We all really enjoyed their set and they sounded great, the dance floor was full! I would love to book them again if I need a band for any future events and would not hesitate in recommending the band and Function Central to friends and family. Thanks again.

  Carol, Birthday, Surrey, December 2008

• Sorry for getting back to you late but only just got the laptop back from being de-bugged. Yes only to happy to say great bunch of people and thoroughly enjoyed by all at the party, very good repertoire of music/songs or to put it into one word "brilliant". Best wishes to you and the band.

  Diana and Terry, Wedding, Essex, August 2008

• I would just like to say that the band were excellent. They were extremely professional and brilliant at getting people dancing. People who attended our event have requested their details and told us they thought the band was fantastic. I would highly recommend them and book them again without a doubt.

  Julia, Black Tie & BBQ, Newcastle, September 2008

• Thanks for organising the Fandangos. It was a great to have a band that turned up without a fuss and got on with solving the first problem and that was helping the groom out due to him forgetting the music for the first dance. The band swiftly sang the first song which was an added bonus to have a live version and continued to play great music until we could no longer dance. Great wedding, great band, Brilliant and would love to have them back again.

  Luke, Wedding, Leicestershire July 2008

• Just a note to say thank you to the 'Fandangos' for their brilliant gig at our wedding on the 10th July 2008 at the Reid Rooms in Chelmsford. We received so many compliments about the band, and they really made our evening reception stand out from so many others we've attended. Many thanks!

  Rebecca and Stewart, Essex, July 2008

• I’m just writing to express my thanks to the Fandangos, with our University crowd there are such diverse tastes in music and the Fandangos played a varied and entertaining set that got everyone up and dancing together. They were both fun and professional and i would recommend them for any function! Thanks a lot guys, 10/10. Exactly what we wanted!

  Sam, Graduation Ball, London, July 2008

• Dear team, I am sorry it’s taken a while for us to get back to you. Please pass on our thanks to the Fandangos for their fantastic performance last Saturday. They played a really varied mix of old and new, which kept even the most reluctant of dancers on their feet - I was exhausted by the end of the first set! Thanks once again.

  Camille and Joe, Wedding, Manchester, January 2008

• Thanks once again for an amazing night - you were absolutely fab and we've had so many compliments from our guests since. You kept everyone on the dancefloor for most of the night, INCLUDING Gareth and myself, which i can tell you is really saying something!! Thanks for learning our first dance too, it meant a lot to us and i know it wasn't the most obvious choice!! I hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did and we'd have no hesitation in recommending you in future. All the best.

  Simon and Gareth, Sussex, November 2007