Reviews

When you book us you’ll get Tommy on bass, Matt on guitars, Stuart on drums and Dougsie on vocals - just 4 guys committed to having a good time making sure you’re having a good time.

"A big thank you to the Newfangled Jesters for coming all the way to Devon to play for our wedding! They certainly did not disappoint!! The music was foot-stompingly fantastic and the dance-floor was always filled! Would highly recommend!"

Kate Tailby & Frankie Heard - Rockbeare Manor

20/11/2021

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"The band were great, turned up on time, were really helpful calling out the cake cutting for me. They had covered a Jimmy eat world song for our first dance, which was awesome. Had so many comments from guests saying how good they were. Also the whole booking process was very straightforward, was never in doubt about anything. Would highly recommend!"

Ben Ross & Roisin Anderson - Nancarrow Farm

28/10/2021

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"Where do we start? The band was absolutely amazing, we had the best time with them! They really got people up on to the dancefloor and interacted with our guests throughout. They really made our evening celebrations perfect. The acoustic duo set they played was also brill, and really added to the atmosphere. We're looking for an excuse to hire them again!"

Rosanna Ring & Jamie Stokes, Wedding - Almonry Barn

2/10/2021

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"From start to finish the band were amazing! Music for everyone! All guests were up on their feet dancing as soon as they started playing! They created an amazing atmosphere and I can’t have asked for a better way to celebrate our wedding! Highly recommend!"

Shona Ardy & Joshua Wren, Wedding - Bickley Mill

25/9/2021

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"From start to finish the band were amazing! Music for everyone! All guests were up on their feet dancing as soon as they started playing! They created an amazing atmosphere and I can’t have asked for a better way to celebrate our wedding! Highly recommend "

Shona Ardy & Joshua Wren, Wedding - Bickley Mill

25/9/2021

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"Newfangled jesters were excellent they were friendly and music was incredible , everyone said how Brilliant they were, and loved every song they played. They kept us dancing all night long."

Jessica Lang & Tom Anstiss - Seagrave Village Hall - Wedding

4/9/2021

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"I just wanted to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding last week. We had an absolute blast and have had so many comments from guests about how great you guys were. You really got the party going and got people involved on the dance floor.
Also thank you for being so flexible throughout the pandemic and thank you to Irving for being so communicative and helpful with re-arranging the plans so many times.
We had an absolutely wonderful wedding day celebrating with all our family and friends- thank you for being part of making it so perfect.
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Milly Beighton & Tom Mahon, Wedding – New Barton Barns, Devon

21/8/2021

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"The Newfangled Jesters were absolutely incredible, they played at our wedding and they were one of the best parts of the day. They played our first dance in a beautifully unique way, got all the guests up and dancing and were just fabulous. Thank you so much Sam and co.
The service from Hireaband was also excellent, they made the whole process so simple, thank you!
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Ellie Flynn & Jo Hyndman - Lower Damgate Farm - Wedding

7/8/2021

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"The Newfangled Jesters were professional, fun and really friendly. They played brilliantly and brought exactly the atmosphere we were looking for. We had lots of comments on how great they were. We would definitely book them again."

Emma Marsh - St. John The Baptist Church, Bisbrooke - Christening

7/3/2020

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"Really lovely and friendly when they arrived, excellent set and bags of enthusiasm. We chose these guys because we'd seen them at 2 other weddings, and they did not disappoint for ours. "

Abigail Gatt & Justin Hulls - Cripps Barn

14/2/2020

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"Sam and the band were punctual, personable and provided a brilliant set that really set the tone and atmospherics for our party. We had a great time and the Newfangled Jesters really made our day. Thank you. "

Katie & Belinda Miller - The Old Rectory, Trawsfynydd - Wedding Celebration

3/8/2019

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"The band were amazing!! Really interactive with the guests, got everyone up dancing and singing, and had a great set list. We had brilliant feedback from so many of our guest and the venue manager also said they haven’t had a band like that in a long time, and couldn’t believe how many were on the dance floor from beginning to end : )
Would highly recommend! "

Charlotte Glenister & Toby Walker - Wedding, Tunnels Beaches

13/7/2019

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"It was a pleasure to have The Newfangled Jesters play at our wedding. We and the guests loved them and they got everyone up dancing. They played all sorts of songs, from Blink 182 to Nicki Minaj and they were all a hit on the dance floor. We definitely recommend them! "

Harriet Surtees & Chris Watkin - The Pumping House

18/5/2019

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"Really excellent band. Saw them before at another wedding - had to have them for ours!
Thank you!!
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James Tate & Rebecca Taylor - Yorkshire Wedding Barn - Wedding

30/3/2019

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"Hi guys

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all of your energy and the wonderful performance on Friday. You literally saved the day!

Had so many people come up to me today how great you were (even the ones too shy to dance!).

I hope you made it to Cornwall okay and you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Best wishes

Clare
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Clare Billington - Wedding

15/12/2018

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"We absolutely loved having The Newfangled Jesters for our wedding. When guests arrived at the wedding breakfast and reception venue they were already playing acoustic music as agreed, and they were fantastic! They’d also prepared some easy listening music for when they were between sets, and let us borrow their microphone for the speeches, which was a very nice touch!

For the evening performance they were joined by their double bassist, and they set the party off! It was amazing! Every single person I have spoken to has commented on how good they were, and we couldn’t be happier with them!

Thank you so much to Hire A Band and The Newfangled Jesters for helping to make our wedding day so successful and special!

Caine & Felicity xxxxx
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Caine Murphy & Felicity Melia - The Tithe Barn - Wedding

29/9/2018

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"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! Loved having you at our party at the weekend, thank you so, so much Reuben and Sam for enabling us to have such a fantastic time with our family and friends. We loved how interactive you were with everyone, young, old, dancers and listeners. We loved your joyful energy and amazing skills and so many of our friends have asked 'How did you find such a fantastic band?' Certainly our good fortune.
Hope the cake and canapes helped your journey home guys! Brilliant fun, thank you so much.
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Paul King & Gail Murray - Shropshire - Wedding Celebration

22/9/2018

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"We were very happy with the band and how they played - they were actually better live than we expected them to be and sounded great. They looked really good too. I also loved that they got our friends involved in shaking tambourines etc. "

Vicky Keesey & Tom Rawlins, Wedding - Mud Dock Cafe

1/9/2018

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"Hireaband were fantastic. Communication was excellent, even to the point that on my wedding day, I had a question that needed immediately answering, I rang what I assumed was a general office number and the guy I spoke to was so helpful and prompt!

As for Newfangled Jesters, fantastic band, really got everyone going and dancing. Great with entertaining all ages. Would highly recommend.
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Helen Johnson & Edward Kolb - Camp Katur - Wedding (Tipi)

4/8/2018

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"Newfangled Jesters were incredible! Having a wedding in the UK summer we were worried the light evenings would discourage people getting onto the dance floor...but the second this band started playing the dance floor filled and was like this all night!

They brought so much energy and the set list was fantastic! All our guests said how great they were and insisted on them playing an encore.

We would 100% book this band again.
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Eve Cotterill & Tom Richardson - Kingston Country Courtyard - Wedding

30/6/2018

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"Just wanted to say a HUGE thankyou to you guys for the fabulous music at our wedding in Cumbria!!! I cannot recommend your band highly enough. You were everything we’d hoped for and more!!! From the second you guys started playing ,the dance floor was never empty and soooo many of our guests have asked where we managed to find such a unique, high-energy band!! "

Kirsst & John Hutchinson - Sedbergh Golf Club - Wedding

16/6/2018

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"The Newfangled Jesters were absolutely fantastic! They did so much to make our celebration memorable. The performances of the songs we requested were really special - definitely memories we will treasure. They sounded awesome, and were really entertaining. So many people have told us how much they enjoyed it. Thank you so much, we can't recommend you highly enough! "

Hannah Perry & Tom Holdaway, Bride & Groom - Aldwick Court Farm

9/6/2018

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"Brilliant band! Would recommend to anybody "

Joe Burgues & Erin Tincler - Mount Edgcumbe House

2/6/2018

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"The Newfangled Jesters were incredible. Everything we had expected and so much more. They got everyone dancing from the moment their first set started and are full of so much energy that the dance floor was full of people of all ages the whole night.
They were so accommodating in making sure everything was as we wanted and we’ve had a lot of our guests passing on their compliments about them. I have to say out of the whole weekend, the Newfangled Jesters will be one of the ever lasting memories of our wedding for us.
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Ryan Cox & Gemma Wilson - Cornwall - Wedding

12/5/2018

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"The Newfangled Jesters were utterly superb! They were great at getting the dance floor filled and keeping people dancing right to the end of their set. We had so many comments from guests saying how fabulous they were and how much they enjoyed dancing... in fact, several guests were feeling it in the morning from ‘too much bouncing’!!! We look forward to rebooking the group for our renewal of vows!"

Sarah Carpenter & Russell Hawes, Wedding - St Audries Park, Somerset

14/4/2018

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"Hireaband are really helpful and respond very quickly. The band, Newfangled Jesters, were absolutely amazing. So engaging and lively, all our guests loves them and so did we."

Jade Lewis & Andrew Morgan - Bryngarw House, Bridgend - Wedding

31/3/2018

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"Newfangled Jesters were amazing!!! Everyone was on the dance floor. One of the best parts of Jen and Scott's wedding day! Sam even came onto the dance floor with his accordion, fantastic festival feel which is just what they wanted. They were well worth the money we paid. Will want to see them again and hope we can invite them back for a farm festival we'd love to make happen in the future."

Sue McLachlan, Mother of the Bride - Wedding, Hampshire

2/9/2017

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"Absolute 10 out of 10 band - made the day absolutely amazing!"

Tom Finch & Hayley Simpson - Huntsmill Farm

26/8/2017

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"Morning guys, hope you had a good trip back home after being what was simply the best band we could ever have hoped for at our wedding on Saturday. We had some very high expectations of The Newfangled Jesters and let me tell you, you guys met, delivered and delivered again …and again in terms of being just , well the word is ‘brilliant’ and that still doesn’t cover it; The wedding party you helped create was honestly the most amazing day of our lives , seeing everybody just revelling in the moment and enjoying your sets and so many people have said your performances were pure fun & class…..I hope you guys enjoyed it as much as we did, we aimed for a festival vibe and I think what with a combination of Tipi’s and a double-bass playing band with a fine beard, we nailed it; and lastly Sam, thank you for giving me the nudge to do my song-bit; Anna was and I think still is just amazed that I had not only the cahones…I was sober….but also that I can almost hold a tune…..and to such an important song for us both."

Bob & Anna

5/8/2017

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"The band was truly awesome! They were very entertaining and engaging with us and they were great to dance too! They really made our wedding day extra special! "

Emma Holt & Simon Broomfield - Hurstbourne Tarrant Community Centre

29/7/2017

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"Fantastic! The Jesters were absolutely brilliant.

Johns son Jack who is ten found his musically Rhythm and loved being The Jesters new lead percussion man!

Our first dance song was beautiful and a memory to treasure. The Jesters were the perfect band for our vintage country wedding celebration and we would highly recommend the band. Especially to anyone who loves a good beard!


Our thanks and very best wishes
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Angela Stenhouse & John Fullard - The Secret Barn

8/7/2017

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"We both wanted to say how enjoyable Saturday evening was. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music and the set you guys played.

Thanks once again and good luck for the future."

Kathryn and Gary

1/7/2017

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"Absolutely fantastic evening we really enjoyed having Newfangled Jesters at our Hen Party and all the girls enjoyed listening and dancing to the band.

I could not recommend this band enough they really made our weekend very special and the Hen Charlotte was made up with her surprise as she wanted The Newfangled Jesters to play at her wedding but they are fully booked.

A special thank you to all at Hire a band for your service and Thank you to the band for making Sunday a special day.
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Rachel Mcmanamon - Clermont House - Hen Party

9/5/2017

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"The band were great, established a great atmosphere for the evening and we would highly recommend them to anybody."

Sally Ann Yates

29/10/2016

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"Newfangled Jesters were great performers, played fantastic songs and we had a great night dancing! "

Rosa Woodley & Jonny Barratt - Woodlands House, Stroud

10/9/2016

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"We had a great party and the Newfangled Jesters were brilliant. Easy to talk to and discuss logistics with beforehand, easy going and pleasant bunch of guys, very helpful and of course great music which got everyone dancing! Couldn't fault them. "

Greg & Debs

9/7/2016

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"I just wanted to say thank you so much to you guys for coming to our wedding and being so brilliant. Honestly, you could not have been better. We've had lovely comments about you from our friends and family so I want you to know how much people enjoyed it. I think Aldwick are hoping you get booked to do another wedding there again, because the staff there said how great you are too!

I realise you put a massive amount of work in to learning our songs for us, and we are so grateful. The moments that Tom and I had dancing together to those songs are some of my most treasured memories from the wedding. Really special, and I can't thank you enough.

Also, some of the male guests have told us that they have serious beard envy after seeing you!!

Best wishes, and thank you again,
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Hannah Holdaway
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