Welcome to The Matt Strafford Wedding Band
Looking for a fresh and unique wedding band to keep your guests entertained all day and evening?
We are a professional 2 piece wedding and function band based in the UK. With our unique setup of acoustic guitars, tambourines and bass punching kick drums inspired by Mumford & Sons, we are able to provide a huge sound ready to fill every dance floor!
We can supply your requested acoustic music for your ceremony, ‘ live lounge ‘ style music for your drinks reception and foot-stomping crowd-pleasing sets for the evening too. Every evening package also includes our COMPLIMENTARY DJ.
We have been pleasing crowds at weddings for over 10 years, and have established ourselves as one of the UK’s top wedding bands for hire!
Feel free to have a browse around our website and take a look at our videos and see what we do best. Drop us an email or give us a call to discuss your wedding and how we can help to make it a perfect day!
Take A Listen…
Real Reviews By Real People
Matt Strafford Duo played at our wedding in August 2013 & we never got round to writing a review then so here it is.... they were absolutely fantastic & had everyone up on the dance floor all night which is exactly what we wanted. We couldn't have asked for any better. Everyone commented on how good the band was & a couple of our friends & family then booked Matt for their weddings. Thank you.
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Philippa Peck
1/21/2017
Matt played for us at our wedding, they couldn't have been more professional and accommodating. They played everything we asked for, learnt a piece for my walk down the aisle and set up/moved around the venue without anyone noticing these tricky transitions. We really couldn't have asked for more! If anyone is looking for someone to play live music/DJ at your wedding really do not hesitate in booking Matt!
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Anneka Wall
1/21/2017
Would highly recommend, the band was amazing. Great atmosphere and very professional. Very thankful that they turned up at my sisters wedding, despite the severe weather conditions. Very grateful � thank you very very much! X
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Georgia Williams
12/12/2017
Matt Strafford Duo played at our wedding in August 2013 & we never got round to writing a review then so here it is.... they were absolutely fantastic & had everyone up on the dance floor all night which is exactly what we wanted. We couldn't have asked for any better. Everyone commented on how good the band was & a couple of our friends & family then booked Matt for their weddings. Thank you.
1/21/2017
Matt played for us at our wedding, they couldn't have been more professional and accommodating. They played everything we asked for, learnt a piece for my walk down the aisle and set up/moved around the venue without anyone noticing these tricky transitions. We really couldn't have asked for more! If anyone is looking for someone to play live music/DJ at your wedding really do not hesitate in booking Matt!
1/21/2017
Would highly recommend, the band was amazing. Great atmosphere and very professional. Very thankful that they turned up at my sisters wedding, despite the severe weather conditions. Very grateful � thank you very very much! X
12/12/2017
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A TASTER OF THE SONGS WE PLAY…
SHUT UP AND DANCE – WALK THE MOON
PROUD MARY ( ROLLIN’ ) – TINA TURNER
YOU’VE GOT THE LOVE – FLORENCE & THE MACHINE
DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER – OASIS
I WILL WAIT – MUMFORD & SONS
NO DIGGITY – BLACKSTREET
TWIST & SHOUT – THE BEATLES
CASTLE ON THE HILL – ED SHEERAN
MR BRIGHTSIDE – THE KILLERS
SHOTGUN – GEORGE EZRA
USE SOMEBODY – KINGS OF LEON
CRAZY LITTLE THING – QUEEN
DANCE WITH ME TONIGHT – OLLY MURS
SUMMER OF 69 – BRYAN ADAMS
DO YOU LOVE ME – THE CONTOURS
Why Choose Our Wedding Band?
Unlike most wedding bands for hire, we are a 2 piece with no backing tracks with a HUGE sound. This means the show is completely LIVE. We find this makes interacting with the crowd a lot easier and that’s what we do best! We are a band offering an extensive set list, high energy and charisma to match, we have something for everyone to enjoy on your big day. Don’t think because there is only 2 of us it will sound weak, take a listen to our tracks and watch our videos and see how we get a huge full band sound using Mumford & Sons style kick drums and tambourines!
We have a fully inclusive lighting and sound setup which can cater for between 50 to 350 capacity. We also bring our DJ with us to all evening events to ensure you have mixed music before, between and after our live sets.
MATT STRAFFORD
Lead Vocalist, Guitarist & Kick Drummer…
Microphone – Super 55.
Guitar – Gibson J200 Studio
STEVE HEHIR
Guitarist, Backing Vocalist & Kick Tambourine…ist…
Guitar – Gibson Hummingbird
Microphone – Beta 58
Nick Martin
Sound Man, DJ & Videographer
DJ Kit – Newmark iDJ Mixer
advantages of HAVING OUR Free DJ Service
- We don’t just throw an ipod on, we actually DJ & mix
- Requests are encouraged throughout the night
- Fully inclusive lighting & sound setup
- Clients are able to plug in their own iPod if they wish
- Clients are able to send a list of favourite songs to play prior to their event
Why We Stand Out From The Rest
- Our sound and setup is something different from your standard 4/5 piece wedding band
- Huge live band sound with loads of crowd interaction
- We are able to work with venues with sound limitations easily
- We don’t use backing tracks so we can interact with the crowd easily
- Large PA system meaning we are able to accommodate events up to 350 people
- Huge selection of live songs to suit all tastes and ages
- Full-time musicians totally dedicated to making your wedding music perfect
- Over 10 years of full-time wedding band performing experience
- We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and communication
