The lakeside cafe is a lovely spot in the historic Roundhay Park in Leeds. As the name suggests, the cafe is next to the lake so expect glorious views out over the water. And THIS weekend it was the venue for Jamie and Jane’s birthday celebration. What a lovely couple, and we were really glad to be part of your special day!
Christmas was fast approaching and one of our last weddings of 2018 was for the lovely Lucie and Scott at Middleton Lodge near Richmond in North Yorkshire. We started the day with an acoustic set in the afternoon during the drinks reception in the main entrance hallway. This is always a favourite part of the day for us and it’s great to see family and friends getting together for drinks and chats!
Middleton Lodge Acoustic Band Music
Later on the party really started – the lovely couple had Marvin Gaye ‘Aint no mountain high enough’ for their first dance which was played live by the band!
Middleton Lodge Wedding Band
Special thanks to Ellie Grace Photography for the evening photos! Congratulations again to Lucie and Scott, all the best for the future! Wedding and Acoustic Music at Middleton Lodge – North Yorkshire Wedding
Last weekend we had an great time playing for Sam and Georgina at the amazing East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley near Leeds. East Riddlesden Hall is national trust grade 2 listed barn near Keighley who specialise in weddings. The barn is a blank canvas allowing you to put your own stamp on the day and always looks great with a rustic theme. The new glass front has really added a great focal point to the venue.
East Riddlesden Hall Wedding Band
Georgina and Sam had The Maccabees – Toothpaste Kisses as a SURPRISE first dance played for them by some friends which was a great touch. East Riddlesden Hall Wedding Band
It was our 7 piece show band out for the evening playing two sets with dj playlist music in between which really fills the space in a big barn like this.
East Riddlesden Hall Wedding BandEast Riddlesden Hall Wedding Band
It’s always nice to get good feedback from our clients about gigs we do. Here’s what Sam had to say:
Last month we played a GREAT wedding at Ripley Castle in Harrogate near York for Fran and Adam. They are a lovely couple and it was a privilege to be your wedding band. The couple had Meghan Trainor- ‘Like I’m gonna lose you’ for their first dance which was great fun.
Ripley Castle Harrogate York Wedding
Ripley Castle is remarkable site of historical importance in Yorkshire and it’s always a great event when we play here.
Ripley Castle Wedding Band York Harrogate
So thanks again to Fran and Adam for having us and also to Wedding Photographer Tim Hardy for sending us the photos you see here. He is a lovely chap and well respected in his field.
Wateraid are part of an active global network and work hard getting water, toilets and hygiene to the millions of people still living without these basic human rights.
While one billion people have escaped extreme poverty in the last 20 years, at least 10% of the world’s population still live without safe water to drink and one in three people live without a decent toilet. As a result, 500,000 children die every year. This wholly unacceptable situation causes untold suffering, holding back human and sustainable development. It particularly affects the lives of women, who carry the burden of collecting water and caring for sick children, and the lives of girls who often fail to finish their education because of a lack of toilets in schools.
New Dock Hall Leeds WaterAid and Yorkshire Water
We had an absolutely fantastic time and we would like to thank the folks at Yorkshire Water for having us on board at this great event. Lots of money was raised for a great charity with a fantastic cause.
This weekend we played a tipi event at a new venue in Pontefract, Yorkshire called Ackworth Grange. This grade II listed building has a private walled garden area and is in close proximity to neighbouring towns and areas of Wentbridge, Pontefract, Doncaster, Barnsley and Wakefield. It has hosted many private parties over the years and is now opening its doors as a totally new venue.
Ackworth Grange Pontefract – Tipi Event
We were lucky to be involved with Juste Nous catering who provide great quality outside catering for all sorts of different events. Thanks to Clare for a fantastically well organised event!
Ackworth Grange Pontefract – Tipi Event
Ackworth Grange will be open for events for the forseeable future and hopefully we will be back here at some point for another great event.
Last month we played a great event for the Ferrari owners club at the Queens Hotel in Leeds. The Queens Hotel is a really popular event venue choice in Leeds and they host many weddings, conferences and amazing events like the one we were invited to play for the Ferrari owners club!
Queen Hotel Leeds Ferrari Owners Club Event
The Queens Hotel is one of the most famous landmarks in Leeds with it’s beautiful Art Deco-style rooms and lovely restaurant. We always love playing here and the event for Ferrari was no exception.
Thanks again to the Ferrari owners club and the Queens Hotel Leeds for having us!
This weekend we were in our home town of Leeds playing at the Met Hotel Leeds for Martin and Katie’s wedding.
The Met is a stunning grade two listed hotel in the city centre and was a fantastic venue for the couple’s big day. Martin and Katie are a lovely pair and we were privileged to be part of their wedding day.
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Ties on heads was the order of the day and it was great to see everyone having a great time.
So thanks again for having us and we wish Martin and Katie all the best for the future!
” Hey guys just want to say a massive thank you for last night you were absolutely brilliant we didn’t want it to end. You had the dance floor packed all night and seeing Katies dad with his tie on his head rockin out to Bruce Springsteen was awsome ? thanks again” Martin & Katie xxx