The Good Guys have been nominated in the category of Wedding Band Of The Year for the prestigious Weddings Online Awards 2013. To help us scoop the top slot we could use your help! We would greatly appreciate if you could click on the banner above and offer us your vote for this year’s awards. We’d like to thank all the wonderful couples – past, present & future who have chosen The Good Guys for their special day. Who knows, you might even be able to boast to your friends & family that you had the Wedding Band Of The Year perform at your wedding reception

Also we have confirmed our monthly showcase appearances at The Clarion Hotel in Dublin Airport from July through to December 2012 so there are plenty of opportunities for you and your friends or family to come along and experience the sounds of The Good Guys performing your favourite songs completely live in relaxed and comfortable surroundings.

Speaking of songs, we’ve updated our set list and are now performing the freshest songs from chart topping artists including Bruno Mars, Olly Murs, Mumford & Sons, Rihanna, Maroon 5 and Adele. Also our professional DJ catalogue is bang up to date with the latest smashes from the likes of David Guetta, FUN, One Direction and Carly Rae Jepsen. Don’t worry though – we still play all your classic favourites from the Rat Pack and Elvis right through to Michael Buble and the Black Eyed Peas! Why not come and visit our next showcase and see and hear for yourself!

Tuesday, 10th January 2012
Tuesday, 7th February 2012
Tuesday, 28th February 2012
Tuesday, 27th March 2012
Tuesday, 17th April 2012
Tuesday, 22nd May 2012
Tuesday, 19th June 2012

Simply register your interest in viewing the band for any of the above dates by emailing info@thegoodguys.ie and we will send you a personal invitation closer to the time.

Also, there are lots of new photos on our Facebook page from recent happy couples’ big day with The Good Guys. In addition, we’ve added some new venues to our site with some helpful advice for future brides and grooms.

Thanks for visiting our site and be sure to stop by again soon for more updates.

What’s the musical background of the members of The Good Guys?

To cater for every client and the varying musical tastes of their guests it is highly beneficial to have an eclectic serving of musical backgrounds in a group. ‘The Good Guys’ successfully combines the mixed talents of its individual members to deliver a sensational show packed with variety. Some are classically trained, some have performed extensively in jazz and big band and some have cut their teeth on the Irish rhythm and blues scene. All of the members have worked in the corporate sector with some of the largest and best known party bands in the country. Outside of the wedding entertainment sector, individually ‘The Good Guys’ work in media production (TV & radio), songwriting and studio performance.

What would you say is the goal of The Good Guys, what do you hope you can do for people?

The goal of ‘The Good Guys’ is to provide each and every client with a truly memorable, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable wedding reception. By providing numerous services (reception music, band and DJ), each to the highest possible standard we are a one stop shop for all of a couple’s wedding entertainment needs. Simply by booking ‘The Good Guys’ every couple and their guests will be guaranteed a highly entertaining and unforgettable experience. Every client can have as much or as little input into the night’s entertainment as they wish and thanks to the competence and professionalism of our booking coordinator all of our clients can be assured that every request will be listened to.

How would you describe your sound?

‘The Good Guys’ are a band with distinctive quality combining professional musicianship, faithful arrangements and a world class high fidelity PA system. The band’s extensive experience helps to deliver a completely live super tight and super sharp show that is both impressive and entertaining in equal measures.

How do you help the bride and groom choose their music?

Our vast repertoire is a concentration of some of the best party music ever written. We have carefully selected songs that are tried and tested and that aim to please the majority of guests at a wedding reception. The couple can handpick songs from our extensive list or they can let the band call the shots on the night. It’s entirely dependent on each bride and groom. Either way, the couples and their guests cannot fail to enjoy the wide selection of music played by ‘The Good Guys’. In addition, ‘The Good Guys’ will learn the first dance song, if required, and perform it live on the night!

What other criteria do you use to plan your sets?

We carefully examine all of the details for every couple – venue, number of guests, special requests, etc. and select a set list that we feel will be most suited to enhancing the ambiance on the night. As the band is completely live we are also in a position to make a set change on the spot if we notice that a particular style of music isn’t working. The attention to detail is one of the main reasons that ‘The Good Guys’ manage to keep a dance floor full all night long.

Have you noticed any trends with regard to the tunes people ask for?

Most people want to enjoy themselves as much as they can and therefore there are a number of songs that crop up on the special request lists frequently. More often than not these songs are already in our extensive repertoire. In addition to the obvious party selections, we frequently travel to different parts of the country and may be asked on occasion to perform some old time waltzes or perhaps a quickstep medley. From time to time we might be asked to perform a ‘Siege of Ennis’ or ‘Paul Jones’ style dance to encourage people on to the floor.

Some clients request swing and big band music due largely to a resurgence in the popularity of this music through the likes of Michael Buble, Westlife and Rod Stewart.
Luckily none of these trends pose a problem for ‘The Good Guys’. We’re comfortable playing practically any style of music.

At each stage, what mood do you hope to create for the wedding party?

We strive to exude as much positive energy as we can and try and lift the mood of any reception – easing the guests in gently with the first dance or two and then taking it up a gear as we hit party mode. We like to think of our show as being high energy and exhilarating. More often than not, guests can’t stop dancing because they simply don’t want to – they enjoy themselves so much!

Within the sometimes rigid wedding format, how do you put your unique stamp on your set?

We use clever arrangements and innovative segues to link seemingly incompatible genres and provide a seamless program of music for the whole night. As the goal is to keep people dancing, there is hardly any gap in the music. We successfully transition from pop to jazz, rock to reggae, country to waltzes and everything in between without any jarring transitions. The continuity is one of the most talked about aspects of our band from a client’s perspective.

How do you ease the bride and groom’s nerves regarding the first dance?

First of all we offer them choice. They can have any song they wish – either played live by the band or the original recording can be played in high fidelity sound through our state of the art DJ system. They can select any style of song they desire – slow or fast, ballad, swing, indie, pop, rock, reggae, waltz – we’ve played them all! Usually couples have a fairly set idea on what they would like but from time to time, some couples get overwhelmed with the choice of songs available to them. We usually offer helpful advice to steer them in their preferred direction. All they need to do is fill out the booking form in advance of their reception and the rest is taken care of.

Obviously your music is great, but what other tricks do you use to fill the dancefloor?

Our main objective is to deliver great music all night long. We try to avoid long winded time killers or overly cheesy audience interactions. That being said, we encourage the guests to have dance-offs, play air guitar, impersonate Michael Jackson or Mick Jagger. Occasionally we are requested to perform audience participation sets which we do from time to time. We rarely need to resort to ‘tricks’ because the music is so good!

How do you balance your own unique style with the need to please your audience?

The primary aim of ‘The Good Guys’ is to satisfy each and every client and their guests. We don’t allow our personal taste or feelings about music interfere with our ultimate objective. It’s all about client satisfaction. At the same time, we do feel we have a better idea about what will actually work with an audience as opposed what a client wants to hear all night long so we will provide constructive advice on how to ensure that their guests will experience something truly unforgettable and enjoyable.

How do you hope people will feel by the end of the night?

We hope that everyone feels truly entertained, happy and satisfied at the end of the night. We hope that the couples and their guests will leave the venue with enduring memories of one of the best nights they’ve ever had content with the knowledge that they chose the right band for their reception.