Highly Recommended Based in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire but travels UK wide
The Happenings are a professional band who perform great music with energy and conviction. Delivering top drawer performances with material from bands such as The Strokes, Kings of Leon, The Beatles and Rolling Stones they know how to make a party rock! Prices: From £1202 +
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"We hired The Happenings for my 50th birthday party. The band were punctual, very presentable, extremely polite and most of all excellent musicians. I would not hesitate to reccomend the band to anyone."
Highlights * Top rate professional musicians with lots of experience * Great rates throughout the UK * Versatile set list * Modern and classic rock hits * Guaranteed to get people dancing * Also available as an acoustic duo * DJ option also available
“From the moment I first made contact with Alive Network to the point when I finally said goodbye to the band as they left the whole experience was truly fantastic. The greatest thing was the band "The Happenings". I wanted a REAL rock band not a watered down MOR band that lacks identity and conviction. I wanted a group that would get people up and dancing I wanted a band that could REALLY play their instruments and as individuals play them well. I was not let down in any of these areas.
They were truly magic being a bit of a music buff I felt proud to have had "The Happenings" playing at my gig and was equally proud when quite a number of guests asked where I'd got these guys and that they would like them to play at their functions. If I could go and watch these guys as a spectator I would!” Italo Abri
The Happenings consistently deliver top drawer live performances sourcing material from bands such as The Strokes Kings Of Leon Rolling Stones, The Beatles and many more. The band is made up of a stable core of professional musicians who have performed together for a number of years thus ensuring a well-rehearsed and great-sounding set that is guaranteed to get a crowd rocking!
The Happenings are a four-piece band and are ideal for functions that require lively danceable music that really gets people out of their chairs and letting their hair down.
The Band
Ben Hughes (guitar and vocals) A full-time singer, guitarist and songwriter, Ben's first solo album 'There On Time' was released in October 2011 on White Guitar Records.
Johnny Barlow (guitar and backing vocals) Johnny also plays guitar in 'Amsterdam'- a Liverpool-based band who have in recent years collaborated with such great artists as Elvis Costello and Christy Moore. The band's song 'Does This Train Stop On Merseyside' was a favourite song of the late John Peel whose wife Sheila played it on his Radio 1 Tribute evening.
Chris Morphitis (electric bass) Chris is the bass player in The Happenings and has been playing in bands since his early teens performing all around London with artists such as Noel McCoy, Vennessa, Simon Willis, Mara Carlyle, Max de Wardener and currently plays with Elmore Judd and Sam Lewis of KT Tunstall's band.
Alan Pagan (drum kit) Alan is involved in many different band projects which require a wide range of styles and has his own professional 16 track recording/rehearsal studio in London which has been used by artists such as Tom Baxter (singer songwriter) and Alexis Smith (programmer for Moulin Rouge and David Gray). Besides playing with The Happenings Alan has played drums for Charlie Winston supporting Peter Gabriel.
Your event The band can provide music before and between sets at no extra cost. Their powerful PA system can be linked to any iPod- so bring your own play list of songs or just ask The Happenings to bring one- for no additional charge.
The Happenings's Set List / Repertoire
Full Band Set
The Fifties Summertime Blues- Eddie Cochran Ring Of Fire Folsom Prison Blues- Johnny Cash Shake Rattle & Roll- Bill Haley Jailhouse Rock Blue Suede Shoes- Elvis Presley Johnny B. Goode- Chuck Berry
The Sixties You Really Got Me- Kinks Stand By Me- Ben E. King Baby Please Don’t Go Wild Night Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison I Saw Her Standing There Twist & Shout- Beatles The Mighty Quinn Like A Rolling Stone- Bob Dylan The Last Time Paint It Black Brown Sugar Jumpin’ Jack Flash Route 66- Rolling Stones All Along The Watchtower- Jimi Hendrix The Weight- The Band Need Your Love So Bad- Fleetwood Mac I’m A Believer- Monkees These Arms Of Mine- Otis Redding
The Seventies Bad Moon Rising Proud Mary- Creedence Clearwater Revival Superstition- Stevie Wonder Sweet Home Alabama- Lynyrd Skynyrd Jolene- Dolly Parton Ain’t No Sunshine- Bill Withers American Girl- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
The Eighties I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)- Proclaimers That’s Entertainment- Jam Purple Rain- Prince
The Nineties Don't Look Back In Anger Wonderwall- Oasis Babylon- David Gray One- U2 Come As You Are- Nirvana Harvest Moon- Neil Young
2000 onwards Valerie- Amy Winehouse/ The Zutons Last Nite Someday- Strokes 7 Nation Army Hotel Yorba- White Stripes Song 2- Blur Take Me Out- Franz Ferdinand I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor- Arctic Monkeys Molly’s Chambers Red Morning Light- Kings Of Leon Babylon- David Gray Candy- Paolo Nutini
First Dance Suggestions: Stand By Me (Ben E. King) These Arms Of Mine (Otis Redding) Need Your Love So Bad (Fleetwood Mac) Make You Feel My Love (Adele/Bob Dylan) Harvest Moon (Neil Young)
Duo Setlist (songs available in acoustic set option only) The Fifties Johnny B. Goode- Chuck Berry Folsom Prison Blues Ring of Fire Big River I Walk The Line- Johnny Cash Shame Shame Shame- Jimmy Reed Blue Suede Shoes His Latest Flame Little Sister Jailhouse Rock- Elvis Presley Bye Bye Love- Everly Brothers Early In The Morning Peggy Sue Not Fade Away- Buddy Holly Goodnight Irene- Lead Belly San Francisco Bay Blues- Jesse Fuller Summertime Blues Cut Across Shorty- Eddie Cochran Shake Rattle & Roll- Bill Haley
The Sixties You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away I Saw Her Standing There One After 909 Here Comes The Sun Don’t Let Me Down I’ve Just Seen A Face Two of Us Norwegian Wood Help! Cold Turkey Ticket To Ride Twist and Shout- Beatles Route 66 Paint It Black The Last Time High Heel Sneakers- Rolling Stones The Wind Cries Mary Red House Little Wing Hey Joe All Along The Watchtower- Jimi Hendrix You Ain’t Going Nowhere Like A Rolling Stone The Mighty Quinn She Belongs To Me It Takes Alot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry- Bob Dylan The Weight Long Black Veil- The Band Stand By Me- Ben E. King Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison Need Your Love So Bad- Fleetwood Mac I Shall Be Released
The Seventies Heart of Gold Only Love Can Break Your Heart Out On The Weekend- Neil Young Wish You Were Here- Pink Floyd Wild Night Into The Mystic And It Stoned Me- Van Morrison Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door One More Cup of Coffee Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You Tangled Up In Blue I Threw It All Away- Bob Dylan Bad Moon Rising Proud Mary- Creedence Clearwater Revival Angie Brown Sugar Wild Horses- Rolling Stones Perfect Day- Lou Reed Superstition- Stevie Wonder Cocaine- JJ Cale Father & Son- Cat Stevens
The Eighties Purple Rain I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man- Prince I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)- Proclaimers Shooting Star- Bob Dylan Fisherman’s Blues When Will We Be Married- Waterboys
The Nineties Wonderwall Don’t Look Back In Anger- Oasis The Drugs Don’t Work- Verve Broken Stones- Paul Weller One- U2 Rowboat- Beck Come As You Are- Nirvana
2000 onwards Valerie- Amy Winehouse/ The Zutons The Man Comes Around- Johnny Cash Molly’s Chambers Red Morning Light- Kings Of Leon Babylon- David Gray Hungry Heart Pay Me My Money Down- Bruce Springsteen Last Nite Someday- Strokes
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Booking options
Choose any of the following booking options when you hire The Happenings from Alive Network.
Larger PA (10,000 watts), add £480
Duo: Guitars & Vocals, deduct £-541
DJ Package: Includes laptop (with vast amount of popular songs from all eras); Band member manning/ making basic announcements/ taking requests; basic lighting, and bass bins add £150
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Customer reviews for The Happenings
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03/07/2012 The Happenings
"We hired The Happenings for my 50th birthday party. The band were punctual, very presentable, extremely polite and most of all excellent musicians. I would not hesitate to reccomend the band to anyone."
Customer review by Frances McCormack
14/05/2012 The Happenings
"Charming, co-operative, efficient, delightful. Many people commented on their skill as musicians, as well as their talent for making it such an enjoyable evening."
Customer review by Christine Rutherford
03/01/2012 The Happenings
"The Happenings were very well organised and were more than happy to meet any requirements put to them, even when the piper asked to join in with one song on the pipes!!
It was a pleasure to work with them, and I am sure that anyone that will book them in the future will not be disappointed, and the service offered by Alive Network in booking was very good."
Customer review by Dylan Hughes
16/08/2011 The Happenings
"The Happenings were absolutely fantastic. All our guests enjoyed them and they had all ages up and dancing. Lots of people asked where we had found them as they were so impressed."
Customer review by Lucy Plant
18/07/2011 The Happenings
"Great and honest service from Alive Network and The Happenings were amazing. They exceeded our expectations.
We were a bit worried booking on the internet, having not seen them live but it seems like a silly worry now because they were amazing – stunning vocals, organised, contactable, reliable. Fantastic as band & DJ package! Will not disappoint you!"
Customer review by Amy Jones
27/05/2011 The Happenings
"An outstanding performance from an outstanding band. I was seriously impressed by the sample songs from The Happenings on the Alive Network website but having them play live at our wedding was even better than I had hoped. Thank you The Happenings!
Ben and the guys were very friendly and extremely helpful - even letting me get up on stage and play a few songs with some old friends of mine - and their set was packed with energy, talent and professionalism.
All our guests were completely blown away by the quality and range of music and the dancefloor was rammed from the first minute of their first song to the wild and wonderful ending with 500 miles (plus guest horn section!).
I really hope the band enjoyed the night as much as we did. If you're looking for a great wedding band, and you like live music, look no further... The Happenings are without doubt at the top of the game.
In addition, booking with Alive Network was really easy and the service we received was friendly and efficient.
Thanks to Rebecca and the team for making this happen.
Adrian and Zoe
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Customer review by Adrian and Zoe
08/12/2010 The Happenings
"The Happenings were an excellent band, who performed a brilliant set for our Christmas party. They were friendly, professional and whilst my guests were somewhat dour that night, the band worked their socks off to get them dancing. Thank you also to Alive Network for coordinating."
Customer review by Paul and Jenny Morris
12/08/2010 The Happenings
"We were delighted with our choice of band for our recent wedding. Discovering Alive Network made the whole booking process so easy and stress free, the service was fantastic and we had every faith in them from the start. The Music at the wedding was first class and our guests danced the night away as we had hoped they would.
The band were such a nice group of lads, and helped to make our evening just perfect. I would highly recommend them to anyone who was considering having live music at any event, and hope that perhaps one day we will have the opportunity to see them play again.
Carolyn & David xx"
Customer review by Carolyn & David
02/08/2010 The Happenings
"Excellent band. Great musicians. Lead singer has got a really soulful voice. Really nice guys and they don't look cheesy!"
Customer review by Rob
09/06/2010 The Happenings
"The Happenings were fabulous! Charlie and I were very impressed. Quite a few of our guests have said how great they thought the band were and the choice of songs they played was perfect.
We had a power cut half way through their set but they handled it brilliantly! Thanks to Gemma and Alive Network for all of their help."
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The Happenings is based in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire but most of the
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Alive Network are The Happenings's UK Booking Agents. If you would like to hire The Happenings please complete an online enquiry or call us on 0845 108 5500.
Alive Network is the UK's largest live music entertainment agency with many Rock & Pop Function Bands for hire. Established in 1999, we provide high quality live entertainment for over 7500 events per year. When you make an enquiry to hire
The Happenings, your own personal entertaiment coordinator will answer any questions or queries that you might have and liaise directly with The Happenings to get you the best possible price, and to ensure they they will provide exactly the right entertainment for your event.
Booking The Happenings from Alive Network is easy, safe and secure. Your booking is secured with a legally binding contract giving you complete peace of mind that you're in safe hands. Alive Network personally vets feedback from all of The Happenings's performances to ensure standards are met.
In short, hiring The Happenings from Alive Network ensures you'll remember your live entertainment for all the right reasons.
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Customer review by Frances McCormack
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