Name: Penfold
Brand: Penfold
SKU: penfold
Rating: 5.0 (130 reviews)

Penfold are a fun, high energy London party band who have played just about every kind of covers gig, from weddings and birthdays to charity events for the Ministry of Sound and Christmas parties for Marks & Spencer.

With around eight hours worth of danceable party anthems, from 1950s rock'n'roll to recent pop, Penfold are able to perfectly tailor their set to each and every event and ensure all age-groups and musical preferences are accounted for.

The band's frontman is not only an outstanding vocalist, but also skilled at turning a party around and whipping the audience into a frenzy!

In their seven years working exclusively with Function Central they’ve become one of our most acclaimed wedding bands in our South East roster, performing at all the best-known venues in the area, such as Lympne Castle, Rhinefield House, Swancar Farm, Clock Barn, Wotton House, Turvey House, The Tythe Barn, Westheath and Ettington Park.

They were a pleasure to deal with, punctual and provided first class entertainment all evening – the dancefloor was never empty! Beverley, Charity Ball, Suffolk

The band are also popular on the college and university freshers’ week circuit.

Penfold offer their own “in-house” DJ service for a knock-down price, as well as brass section (recommended for their soul and funk repertoire). A two or three-piece ‘unplugged’ acoustic option is available to hire for laid-back background music during receptions and dinners.

As with most of our London bands, Penfold will travel anywhere in the UK and beyond – they've performed for parties as far north as Aberdeen and as far south as Falmouth.

The band are friendly and flexible and aim to turn your event into one of the best nights of your life!

Due to strong demand, early booking is recommended.

Performance info

Line-up	Male lead vocals/guitar/keys; guitar/vocal; 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)

Booking options

Song requests Add £0	The band are happy to learn and perform one request (e.g. first dance), subject to suitability
Add saxophone From £240	For solos and an authentic soul and R&B sound
Add trumpet From £240	To form 2-piece brass section, for extra impact
Premium laptop DJ service Add £185	Upbeat, mainstream pop music from all eras, run from a laptop equipped with virtual DJ software AND additional lighting. Requests taken and mic available for announcements.

2010s

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
All Of Me – John Legend
Biblical – Biffy Clyro
Don’t Stop Believing – Glee/Journey
Forget You – Cee Lo Green
Get Lucky – Daft Punk/Pharrell
Grow Old With Me – Tom Odell
Hallelujah – Alexandra Burke
Happy – Pharrell
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
I'm Not The Only One – Sam Smith
Latch – Sam Smith
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Price Tag – Jessie J
Shape Of You – Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars/M Ronson (if horns & female vocal booked)
Wasn't Expecting That – Jamie Lawson

2000s

All My Life – Foo Fighter
All The Small Things – Blink 182
American Boy – Estelle
Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet
Beautiful Day – U2
Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor – The Arctic Monkeys
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellis
Dakota – Stereophonics
For The Lovers – Pete Doherty
Human – The Killers
I Kissed A Girl – Katy Perry
I Predict A Riot – Kaizer Chiefs
I Will Wait – Mumford And Sons
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Last Night – The Strokes
Mercy – Duffy
Mr Brightside – The Killers
No One Knows – Queens Of The Stone Age
Poker Face – Lady Gaga
Rock Star – Nickelback
Ruby – Kaizer Chiefs
Rule The World – Take That
Sex On Fire – Kings Of Leon
She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5
She’s So Lovely – Scouting For Girls
Somebody Told Me – The Killers
Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
Take Your Mamma Out – The Scissor Sisters
Teenage Dirtbag – Wheetus
The A Team – Ed Sheeran
Times Like These – Foo Fighters
Use Somebody – Kings Of Leon
Valerie – A Winehouse/M. Ronson
Valerie – Zutons
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Yellow – Coldplay
Your Body Is A Wonderland – John Mayer

1990s

Angels – Robbie Williams
Are You Gonna Go My Way – Lenny Kravitz
Californication – RHCP
Champagne Supernova – Oasis
Cigarettes and Alcohol – Oasis
Dancing In The Moonlight – Toploader
Destiny – Lionel Richie
Don't Look Back In Anger – Oasis
I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrandts
Killing In The Name Of – Rage
Live Forever – Oasis
Mr Jones – Counting Crows
My Destiny – Lionel Richie
My Hero – Foo Fighters
Park Life – Blur
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Rocks – Primal Scream
Save Tonight – Eagle Eye Cherry
She's Electric – Oasis
Sit Down – James
Song 2 – Blur
Under The Bridge – RHCP
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Weather With You – Crowded House
Wonderwall – Oasis
You And Me Song – The Wannadies

1980s

All Night Long – Lionel Richie
Another One Bites The Dust – Queen
Beat It – Michael Jackson
Boys Of Summer - Don Henley
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
Every Breath You Take – The Police
Every Little Thing She Does – The Police
Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac
Faith – George Michael
500 Miles – The Proclaimers
Footloose – Kenny Loggins
Freefalling – Tom Petty
Ghostbusters – Ray Parker
Heaven – Bryan Adams
Jump – Van Halen
Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
M C Hammer – Cant Touch This
Message In A Bottle – The Police
Money For Nothing – Dire Straits
Pride – U2
Summer Of 69 – Bryan Adams
Sweet Child O Mine – Guns n’ Roses
The Power Of Love – Huey lewis And The News
Town Called Malice – The Jam
Under Pressure – Queen
Walking On Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves
With Or Without You – U2
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

1970s

Alright Now – Free
American Pie – Don McLean
Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
Heart of Glass – Blondie
Higher And Higher – Jackie Wilson
Hotel California – The Eagles
I Will Survive – G Gaynor
In The Summertime – Mungo Jerry
Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers
Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Little Wing – Jimi Hendrix
Long Train Running – The Doobie Brothers
Love Is In The Air – John Paul Young
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Moondance – Van Morrison
My Sharona – The Knack
Rocking All Over The World – Status Quo
Smoke On The Water – Deep Purple
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Joker – Steve Miller Band
3 Little Birds – Bob Marley
20th Century Boy – T Rex
You Shook Me All Night Long – ACDC

1960s

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Brown Sugar – The Rolling Stones
Build Me Up Buttercup – C.Young & The Foundations
California Girls – Beach Boys
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams
Come Together – The Beatles
Delilah – Tom Jones
For Once in My Life – Stevie Wonder
Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
House of the Rising Sun – Animals
I Feel Good – James Brown
I’m A Beleiver – The Monkees
Keep On Running – Spencer Davis
Midnight Hour – Wilson Picket
Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
My Generation – The Who
My Girl – Temptations
Oh What a Night – Frankie Valli
Proud Mary – Creedence/Tina Turner
Rescue Me – Fontella Bass
Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones
Stand By Me – Ben E King
Standing There – The Beatles
Summertime Blues – Eddie Cochran
Twist And Shout – The Beatles
Waterloo Sunset – The Kinks
You Really Got Me – The Kinks

1950s

Bye Bye Love – Everly Brothers
Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley
Jonny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
Love Me Tender – Elvis
Rock Around the Clock – Bill Haley And His Comets
That'll Be the Day – Buddy Holly
Tutti Frutti – Little Richard

Book with confidence! After events, we ask our clients what they thought of our acts. We publish what they say here, so you can read genuine, unbiased feedback before booking.

“Penfold were absolutely brilliant! They surpassed all our expectations. Right from the start they had the party rocking and the dance floor was packed. They played all the songs we requested and even incorporated a couple that were not on their original list. They arrived early, set up discreetly and were totally charming. They were outstanding and I would have no hesitation in recommending them or booking them again myself. Thanks boys for making Stephen's birthday special!”

Siobhan, Wedding, Surrey, June 2012

“Penfold played at our wedding on May 10 and were exceptional. Matt was extremely friendly and accommodating in the build-up and on the day itself. We had agreed for them to play two sets with a break in the middle, but as dinner ran over (by an hour!) they were forced to begin late through no fault of their own. Without making any fuss at all they got up and played a two-hour set without a rest. Complete pros! What is more, they were absolutely fantastic. Many guests commented on how good the music was and the dancefloor was packed all evening. I would highly recommend them. Many, many thanks.”

Tom and Sarah, Wedding, Buckinghamshire, May 2016

“We couldn’t have been more pleased with Penfold!! Our original band booking had to pull out at the last minute due to a family issue and Function Central were super at quick and professional at finding us a replacement. Penfold got in touch promptly to see what music we wanted and learnt our first dance song in 5days! They were really good fun, great with the crowd and got everyone on the dance floor. We particularly enjoyed the dance off! The lead singer had a fab voice and they covered a huge range of tracks. We had loads of positive feedback from our guests. Thank you!!! Alice and Alex”

Alex & Alice, Wedding in Rutland, July 2019

“We had a great night, band were excellent and appreciate them learning the song for the first dance for our daughter's wedding.”

Karen, Wedding, London, November 2021

“Penfold were absolutely fantastic! They kept everyone on the dancefloor all night and were really easy to work with, always open to suggestions and requests. Function Central were also great and really accommodating of our many covid-induced date changes!”

Beth, Wedding, Upwaltham Barns Wedding Venue, Petworth, October 2021

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