Name: The Wild Nights
Brand: The Wild Nights
SKU: the-wild-nights
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)

The Wild Nights have a compelling live sound which will persuade even the shyest guest at your wedding to let their hair down!

Specialising in danceable rock and pop, they play a stomping set that includes vintage guitar-based classics by Hendrix and Elvis as well as a smattering of modern indie by The White Stripes, Kings of Leon.

Especially popular at boho and vintage-themed weddings, this Gloucestershire-based wedding band have performed at local venues such as Lantallack, Sopworth Manor and Priston Mill Farm, as well as further afield.

The band were nothing less than exceptional. I have had nothing but compliments from every single one of our guests for the choice of music! Stuart & Karina , Wedding, Somerset

The band are all talented songwriters as well as performers: their guitarist Jon recently collaborated with Elvis Costello and Christy Moore.

Bass player Chris has been performing with artists such as Noel McCoy, Vannessa Simon and Sam Lewis of KT Tunstall since his teens, and drummer Alan owns a rehearsal and recording studio that has produced work by singer-songwriter Tom Baxter and programmer Alexis Smith (Moulin Rouge and David Gray).

The band also offer their own pro laptop DJ service for a reduced fee, featuring mixed songs, a huge catalogue of music and laser lighting. This saves on the cost, hassle and venue space required when hiring a separate DJ. Ben and Jon are also available as an acoustic covers duo.

Check out their awesome new video courtesy of Lemon Tree Film House on the 'videos' tab!

Performance info

Line-up	Male lead vocals; guitar; bass; drums
Performance duration	2 x 60 minute or 3 x 40 minute sets
Interval music	Yes (included in price)

Booking options

DJ service
Add £135

Upbeat, mainstream pop music from all eras, run from a laptop equipped with virtual DJ software. Requests taken and mic available for announcements

Classic

Proud Mary – Credance Clearwater Revival (Ccr)
Bad Moon Rising – Ccr
Down On The Corner – Ccr
I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Ccr
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
You Really Got Me – The Kinks
Lola – The Kinks
Sunny Afternoon- The Kinks
Stand By Me – Ben E King
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Baby Please Don’t Go – Van Morrison
Wild Night – Van Morrison
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
And It Stoned Me – Van Morrison
Into The Mystic – Van Morrison
I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
Twist And Shout – The Beatles
Help – The Beatles
Ticket To Ride – The Beatles
I’ve Just Seen A Face – The Beatles
Hide Your Love Away – The Beatles
Norwegian Wood – The Beatles
Dat Tripper – The Beatles
Eight Days A Week – The Beatles
One After 909 – The Beatles
Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
Hard Days Night – The Beatles
The Mighty Quinn – Bob Dylan
Like A Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan
Knockin’ On Heavens Door – Bob Dylan
All Along The Watchtower – Bob Dylan
The Last Time – The Rolling Stones
Paint It Black – The Rolling Stones
Brown Sugar – The Rolling Stones
Jumpin’ Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones
Route 66 – The Rolling Stones
Tumberling Dice – The Rolling Stones
Paint It Black – The Rolling Stones –
Angie – The Rolling Stones
Start Me Up – The Rolling Stones
Honky Tonk Woman – The Rolling Stones
Sweet Virginia – The Rolling Stones
High Heel Sneakers – The Rolling Stones
Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones
The Weight – The Band
Need Your Love So Bad – Fleetwood Mac
Shake Your Money Maker – Fleetwood Mac
I’m A Believer – The Monkees
These Arms Of Mine – Otis Reading
Mustang Sally – Wilson Picket
Summertime Blues – Eddy Cochran
Cut Across Shorty – Eddy Cochran
Ring Of Fire – Johhny Cash
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
Big River – Johnny Cash
I Walk The Line – Johnny Cash
The Man Comes Round – Johnny Cash
Shake, Rattle And Roll – Bill Haley
Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis
Little Sister – Elvis
His Latest Flame – Elvis
Jailhouse Rock – Elvis
Blue Moon Of Kentucky – Elvis
Suspicious Minds – Elvis
Mystery Train – Elvis
Johnny B Goode – Chuck Berry
You Never Can Tell – Chuck Berry
San Francisco Bay Blues – Jesse Fuller
Pay Me My Money Down – Bruce Springsteen
Fire – Bruce Springsteen
Dancing In The Dark – Bruce Springsteen
Hungry Heart – Bruce Springsteen
Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly
That’ll Be The Day – Buddy Holly
Shame Shame Shame – Jimmy Reed
Perfect Day – Lou Reed
Cocaine – Jj Cale
Cecelia – Simon And Garfunkel
The Boxer – Simon And Garfunkel
This Is Your Song – Elton John
Mary-Janes Last Dance – Tom Petty
American Girl – Tom Petty
Running Down A Dream – Tom Petty
Got My Mind Set On You – Travelling Wilbury’s
Red House – Jimi Hendrix
The Wind Cries Mary – Jimi Hendrix
Little Wing – Jimi Hendrix
One – U2
Purple Rain – Prince
Never Take The Place Of Your Man – Prince
Substitute – The Who
Rebel Rebel – David Bowie
Sunshine Of Your Love – Cream
On The Road Again – Willie Nelson
Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Jeepster – Marc Bolan
I Fought The Law – The Clash

Modern

Last Nite – The Strokes
Someday – The Strokes
Fell In Love With A Girl – The White Stripes
7 Nation Army – The White Stripes
Hotel Yorba – The White Stripes
Song 2 – Blur
Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor – Artic Monkees
Molly’s Chambers – Kings Of Leon
Red Morning Light – Kings Of Leon
Babylon – David Grey
Wonderwall – Oasis
Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
She’s Electric - Oasis
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers
That’s Entertaimnent – The Jam
Lonely Boy – The Black Keys
Ruby – Kaiser Chiefs
Valerie – The Zutons
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndy Lauper
Sit Down – James
Tender – Blur
Mr Brightside – The Killers
Dakota – The Stereophonics
To Make You Feel My Love – Adele

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.

“We were very pleased with The Wild Nights, and would definitely recommend them. Thanks again for your help.”

Alan, Private Party in London, September 2021

“Booking with Function Central was really easy and they were helpful throughout. The band were great, so pleased we booked them!”

Polly & Kyle, Wedding, Clearwell Castle, Coleford, July 2021

“The band were nothing less than exceptional. From the weeks before when I was contacted by the guitarist, I felt like they were genuinely interested in what I wanted from the day. We kept them waiting till very late with regards to our first dance, but even two days before the wedding they were happy to accommodate. They arrived on time and in good form which any bride or groom will tell you is a massive reassurance. The space they were given to perform in was probably a little smaller than would have been optimum, but you would never have known. Our wedding breakfast overran slightly but even this didn't put them off. The first dance was excellent and considering it's a song that they usually perform as a duo, the whole band excelled. They even performed a second choice for us straight after which was a huge hit with everyone, filling the dance floor for the first, and definitely not only time of the night. I have had nothing but compliments from every single one of our guests for the choice of music, which helped make me feel like I had more to do with it than I really did. There was even a point in the night when the dance floor were on their knees bowing down to the bands excellence. Considering we had a guest list comprising of British and Danish family & friends this was no mean feat.”

Stuart & Karina, Wedding in Somerset, May 2018

“The band contacted us prior to event like they said and ran through the plans. Arrived and setup and were flexible with any timing requests. Quality and sound were excellent and I would thoroughly recommend the act to anyone. Guests and staff all commented on how impressed they were with the band.”

Graham, Wedding in Leicestershire, Feb 2018

“The act were superb and had everyone dancing throughout the night. The DJ service was also very good. The agency kept us up to date and provided all the necessary information.”

Sarah, Wedding at Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire, December 2017

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