Highly Recommended Based in Hertfordshire but travels UK wide
The Kicks are a powerful, edgy 4-piece indie-rock band with one of the most talented, energetic and charismatic front men in the country, backed up by superb musicianship and huge backing vocals. If you want a party, The Kicks will kick it off! Prices: From £1149 +
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"If future couples are looking for a brilliant band that make your wedding great then book The Kicks.
They rocked our wedding. Both me and my husband loved them and all me our friends really thought they were great. They really know how to get the dancefloor going. Top class."
Line up:4 Piece Band - Lead vocals/Guitar; Bass/Backing Vocals; Guitar/Backing Vocals; Drums/Backing Vocals
Highlights * Modern and fresh 4-piece party band ideal for all ages * Highly accomplished musicians with gigging experience around the globe. * Extensive repetoire from 50s to present day, every song is lively and fun * Top Quality PA and lighting available in various sizes according to the event * Excellent value for money * Best Rates in the South
“The Kicks were fantastic.They were so charismatic providing visual as well as aural entertainment.They were excellent at interacting with guests and played a great selection of music that had everyone dancing to the end of the night. The only thing we would have wanted was another set played! Excellent!”
Looking for a party band that packs a punch? Want an event to remember? Want a band that goes that extra mile to give you a performance like you’ve never seen before?
The Kicks can tick all of these requirements and many many more!
As a four piece all male party band The Kicks are on a mission to bring you rock and pop’s best with unrivalled energy and passion. Their extensive repertoire includes some of the 90's and 00’s biggest hits and a set that ranges from the authentic sounds of the sixties right through to modern day classics. Having played for clients as prestigious as O2 ITV and Ben Sherman The Kicks will provide a professional show for any event with world-class musicianship and attitude as standard.
What they do The Kicks play the biggest rock and pop hits that keep the dance floor filled from the first note until the final encore. Their show has been carefully crafted for both weddings and corporate functions with years of tweaking to ensure that you and your guests get the best party band around. Ranging from rocked up versions of classics such as “Satisfaction” to a faithful recreation of Kings of Leon’s “Sex on Fire” the Kicks know how to get everyone on the dance floor and keep them there for the night.
Acoustic Set The Kicks perform up to 2 x 30 minutes of acoustic tracks, perfect for afternoon performances, drinks receptions or dinner entertainment.
The acoustic sessions include 2 acoustic guitars, percussion, bass & 4 part-harmonies so you can expect laid back, BBC Radio 1 'live lounge' style versions of Champagne Supernova - Oasis, I'm Yours - Jason Mraz, Lola - The Kinks and much more!
Your Event The Kicks will arrive to play your event in a manner that you would expect from a top class function band. Whether you’d like to see them suited and booted playing timeless classics or dressed down and dirty for a noughties indie rock set The Kicks will pull it off with style and confidence. The band features the talents of four experienced professional musicians and is ideal for all high quality events:
The Kicks are flexible in their setup and timings throughout the night and can tailor the evening to suit your event. The show can be formatted in the following ways depending on your preference:
Music between sets to keep the party swinging comes as standard and a DJ option is available for those looking for the more personal touch. A member of the band will take on the mic and laptop decks system to bring you a fantastic mix of party music from across the last five decades taking requests for a more involved experience.
Top Class Equipment The kicks play through a 4kw DB Technologies/Allen and Heath PA system suitable for up to 400 people. Featuring a full band mic up and a 4-way in-ear monitoring system for quiet stage sound and personalised band monitoring you’ll get a sound with clarity and punch a cut above the standard. The pro lighting rig includes 4 par cam coloured spots 2 prolight impossibled LED scanners to light dance-floor a Chauvet Fusion lighting effect and scanner and a Chauvet Honeycombe lighting effect to give you the complete visual and sonic experience.
For sound restricted venues: Got a sound limiter? No problem. The PA system is scalable meaning we can adapt to any venue. State of the art flagship Roland TD20K electronic drums allowing great authentic sounding drums at an entirely controllable volume. Tie this in with in-ear monitoring and you have a perfectly controllable band sound set-up suitable for even the quietest of settings FREE OF CHARGE!
Previous Clients Include: Butlins Britvic Ben Sherman IBM International Festival of the Sea O2 Portsmouth University Reading University HMS Drake Tiger Tiger ITV Royal Bank of Scotland Price Waterhouse Coopers Dorset Police Berkshire Chamber of Commerce
-Plus countless weddings and private parties.
" The Kicks rocked our Wedding! – We were chuffed to bit at how great they sounded looked and performed on the night. The feedback from our guests was incredible and it felt that the band enjoyed being there and it wasn’t ‘just another wedding gig’. If you’re looking for a band that will give you that cheese free credible feel without isolating any of your guests these are the boys for you!” - Paul, Wedding Client
“A lively and enthusiastic group who have immense talent for entertaining a crowd true performers!"- Tracie Belcher Manager Hall & Woodhouse.
“Alive Network's service was impeccable. As for the Kicks awesome. I am getting bored with the number of people who ask me for their details. To quote one of my wife's friends... "when they played "sex on fire" (twice) they were better than Kings of Leon". A brilliant band who made the wedding a serious cut above the usual 4 blokes a drumset and a couple of guitars. To top it all they were also extremely friendly helpful professional and committed to ensuring that every guest had a great night.”-Andrew and Lucy Wedding Client
So why not book The Kicks as a refreshing alternative for your party?
The Kicks's Set List / Repertoire
50's-60's Rock N Roll I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles Make Me Smile - Steve Harley Satisfaction - Rolling Stones You Really Got Me - The Kinks Help - The Beatles I'm A Believer - The Monkees Hey Jude - The Beatles Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Franki Vallie She Loves You – The Beatles A Little Less Conversation - Elvis My Generation - The Who
70's/80's And Pop This Charming Man - The Smiths Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen Teenage Kicks - The Undertones A Town Called Malice - The Jam Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd Superstition - Stevie Wonder Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry Summer of '69 - Brian Adams 20th Century Boy – T-Rex
Indie And Modern I Will Wait – Mumford and Sons Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars Without You – David Guetta & Usher/Boyce Avenue Star Girl – McFly Forget You – Cee Lo Green Mr Brightside - The Killers Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus Disco 2000 - Pulp In The Morning - Razorlight Last Nite - The Strokes Valerie - Mark Ronson/Amy Winehouse Do You Wanna - Franz Ferdinand Basket Case - Greenday American Idiot - Greenday Use Somebody - Kings of Leon Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet Ruby - The Kaiser Chiefs Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand All The Small Things - Blink 182 Boys Will Be Boys - The Ordinary Boys I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys Song 2 - Blur Somebody Told Me - The Killers Umbrella – Rihanna Parklife - Blur I Predict A Riot - The Kaiser Chiefs Monster - The Automatic Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol Dani California - Red Hot Chilli Peppers All These Things I Have Done - The Killers She’s Electric - Oasis Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis Fight For The Right To Party – The Beastie Boys Hey Ya! – Outkast Charmless Man – Blur
First Dance Recommendations Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol Miracle – Foo Fighters Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Vallie You and Me Song – The Wannadies I’m Yours – Jason Mraz You Do Something To Me – Paul Weller
Acoustic Tracks (Songs Available In Acoustic Option Only) Wild Wood - Paul Weller There Is A Light - The Smiths Moondance - Van Morrison Naive - The Kooks This Boy - The Beatles Alison - Elvis Costello Make You Feel My Love - Adele Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen Fireflies - Owl City I'm Yours - Jason Mraz Black And Gold - Sam Sparro Last Request - Paolo Nutini First Day Of My Life - Bright Eyes Lola - The Kinks Cecilia - Simon And Garfunkel Sit Down - James Champagne Supernova - Oasis Come Up And See Me - Steve Harley Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol Good Riddance - Green Day Wonderwall - Oasis Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks Under The Bridge - Chilli Peppers Weather With You - Crowded House High And Dry - Radiohead Steady As She Goes - The Raconteurs
Christmas Repertoire! All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey Fairytale In New York - The Pogues Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade
Choose any of the following booking options when you hire The Kicks from Alive Network.
Acoustic Set: 2 x 30 minute acoustic sets perfect for afternoon entertainment, during dinner or drinks receptions (includes early arrival if necessary), Add £300
1am Finish: Add £150
Additional Lighting plus sound engineer (only needed for very large events, Add £240
FREE DJ SERVICE: (if booking is confirmed within 7 days of receiving your quote) Includes laptop (with vast amount of popular songs from all eras); Band member manning/ making basic announcements/ taking requests approx £0 £0
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Customer reviews for The Kicks
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01/06/2013 The Kicks
"If future couples are looking for a brilliant band that make your wedding great then book The Kicks.
They rocked our wedding. Both me and my husband loved them and all me our friends really thought they were great. They really know how to get the dancefloor going. Top class."
Customer review by Kerry Dawson
30/04/2013 The Kicks
"Alive Network was really easy to use. It was easy to search for the specific band genre we wanted and I'm really pleased we chose The Kicks.
Hearing a few sample tracks from The Kicks made us feel comfortable with our booking but you're always slightly nervous without seeing them actually play live. Thankfully they were everything we could have hoped for.
Their performance was amazing. They were better than we could have expected and you can tell they really love playing! All of our guests, young and old were raving about them. They even played our first dance song (Adele "Make You Feel My Love") live which was fantastic and made it feel even more personal. They were there and set up bang on time and they were all very friendly and professional.
I can't begin to thank Alive Network but more importantly The Kicks enough for making our special day a truly memorable one! Ian and the guys really were fantastic and I would have absolutely no hesitation in booking them again or recommending them for future events.
Once again thank you for everything!!
Ross and Leanne"
Customer review by Ross and Leanne Taylor
20/04/2013 The Kicks
"Ian, James, Richard and Jason... What can we say?!?! If only the venue would have let you played all night!! You were superb.
As you can tell our guests really enjoyed themselves and loved your set! 'Without You' was incredible and was everything we hoped for and more! 'Hey Jude' was an amazing and perfect way to finish and huge thanks for the encore also!
Without hesitation we would recommend you to anybody... You rocked our wedding!!!!!!
Let us know if you ever have a gig in London... All 110 of us will be there! Thanks again, James and Laura x
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Customer review by James and Laura
03/04/2013 The Kicks
"I booked The Kicks for my husbands 40th birthday party. They were very professional, well organised, friendly, polite & well presented.
Having never booked a live band before I was unsure of how things would turn out but I was extremely happy with the performance and the communication beforehand with the band was easy. They even downloaded some obscure song choices of mine to play between sets which personalised the experience even more.
The Kicks also fulfilled my 11 year old daughters request of singing with them performing and they made her feel at ease. She had never done anything like that before and I am so pleased they agreed as it made the night.
The Kicks have exceeded my expectations and I have heard nothing but rave reviews from our guests. Some have even enquired about using them for their own parties on the future.
Our guests were impressed with how The Kicks could go from performing Wheatus to Bruno mars!
As you can tell I have nothing but praise and would recommend that The Kicks are worth every penny and more!"
Customer review by Lisa Charles-Adams
10/01/2013 The Kicks
"The band were just so professional. The energy they have really got the party started and the fact that they sang our first dance live was SO special and will live with us forever.
Thank you!!
"
Customer review by Samantha Church
07/01/2013 The Kicks
"The ease of booking The Kicks was made easier by having a dedicated booking agent from Alive Network to attend to our needs. The Kicks contacted us at the right moment before our wedding to discuss play lists and they were suburb to deal with and would recommend them to anyone else looking to book a wedding."
Customer review by Mark Coomber
22/11/2012 The Kicks
"Booking via Alive Network was so easy and gave a real variety of bands to choose from, together with the assurance that a back up would be found if there were any issues with the booking at short notice.
The Kicks themselves surpassed our expectations – they played a great set and the DJ service was perfect as well and Ian made sure that he had every single song we asked for ready to play. I would definitely recommend both for any event.
Thank you!
"
Customer review by Helen and John Moore
30/10/2012 The Kicks
"The Kicks were...
Absolutely phenomenal. Nearly every single wedding guest commented on how great the kicks were, which was evident when the dance floor was full for the entirety of their set! The music was amazing, timed to perfection, and the band put on a pretty good visual show too- sometimes in positions we never realised were possible whilst playing a guitar/drums etc! Communications, set up, DJing, and equipment were done to perfection and added to that the band were super friendly and professional. They absolutely made our wedding. We could not fault the guys at all, and would thoroughly recommend them to everyone! Thanks guys!
Alive Network was…
Brilliant to be able to browse loads of bands and filter by styles and location etc etc. The videos are absolutely essential for me, particularly as I'm not going to get a chance to see the bands before paying out a large sum of money. The best kind of video is live at a similar event to what I'm looking for. Had a great choice of bands. The Kicks stood out as they had a video, had superb personality in their performance and knew that they'd get everyone going.
Graham @ Alive Network was…
Responsive to every request and question. Helped liaise along the way, and just made booking a band so simply. Thanks!
Thanks for everything both Alive Network and The Kicks!"
Customer review by Chris Shepherd
08/10/2012 The Kicks
"Both Alive Network and The Kicks provided a highly professional and cost effective service. The band absolutely stormed it and really added to what was an amazing day. Ian was in continual contact throughout the preparations and on the night the band delivered well above our expectations! Recommendations all round!!"
Customer review by Robin Stander
22/09/2012 The Kicks
"The Kicks were amazing and really contributed to the atmosphere of the wedding! We don't think there was a single guest who didn't get up and dance at some point during the evening."
The Kicks is based in Hertfordshire but most of the
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