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The Pocket Rockers are a highly skilled and captivating 4-piece party band committed to delivering an extraordinary and unforgettable experience for your event.

Our live performances encompass a dynamic blend of beloved Rock and Pop anthems, spanning from the 1950s to the present day. From the iconic sounds of Harry Styles and Blink 182 to the timeless hits of Elton John and ABBA, we seamlessly intertwine these chart-topping songs to create a show that will have your guests joyfully tapping their toes and applauding with delight.


What truly distinguishes The Pocket Rockers is the exceptional talent and extensive experience of our band members.


Each member boasts an impressive background, having individually showcased their skills in the United States, graced the stage of Top Of The Pops, toured alongside Kelly Clarkson as part of her band, and even had the honor of opening for Bon Jovi at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton.


By selecting The Pocket Rockers for your event, you can anticipate nothing short of a top-tier, polished performance that will leave a lasting impact on your guests.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Southampton, Hampshire

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 75 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

OUR EVER-EVOLVING PLAYLIST:

(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To – Weezer

A Million Dreams – Pink.

All The Small Things – Blink 182.

Amazed – Lonestar.

Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet.

Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Buck Rogers – Feeder.

Buddy Holly – Weezer.

Burning Love – Elvis.

Cake By The Ocean – DNCE.

Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake.

Caroline – Status Quo.

Castle On The Hill – Ed Sheeran.

Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol.

Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellis.

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen.

Dakota – Stereophonics.

Dance With Me Tonight – Olly Murrs.

Dancing In The Dark – Bruce Springsteen.

Disco 2000 – Pulp.

Does Your Mother Know – ABBA.

Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen.

Ever Fallen In Love With Someone – The Buzzcocks.

Faith – George Michael.

Footloose – Kenny Loggins.

Forget You – Cee Lo Green.

Friday I’m In Love – The Cure.

Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jr.

Harder To Breathe – Maroon 5.

Help – The Beatles.

Henrietta – The Fratellis.

Higher and Higher (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) – Rod Stewart.

I Believe In A Thing Called Love – The Darkness

I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor – Arctic Monkeys.

I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles.

I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany/Billy Joe Armstrong.

I Want To Break Free – Queen.

I Want You To Want Me – Cheap Trick.

I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons.

I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrants.

I’m A Believer – Smash Mouth.

I’m Still Standing – Elton John.

Iris – Goo Goo Dolls.

Jailhouse Rock – Elvis.

Johnny B Goode – Chuck Berry.

Jump – Van Halen.

Layla – Eric Clapton.

Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi.

Long Train Runnin’ – Doobie Brothers.

Lover Of The Light – Mumford & Sons.

Man! I Feel Like A Woman – Shania Twain.

Marry You – Bruno Mars.

Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5.

Mr Blue Sky – ELO.

Mr Brightside – The Killers.

Never Can Tell – Chuck Berry.

Never Forget – Take That.

No Diggity – Oli Brown.

Oh Boy! – Buddy Holly.

Paradise – George Ezra.

Parklife – Blur.

Perfect – Ed Sheeran.

Place Your Hands – Reef.

Poison – Alice Cooper.

Proud Mary – James Bay / Tina Turner.

Proud Mary – James Bay.

Reet Petite – Jackie Wilson.

Rock N Roll Star – Oasis.

Schools Out – Alice Cooper.

Sex On Fire – Kings Of Leon.

Shake It Off – Taylor Swift.

Shut Up And Dance With Me – Walk The Moon.

Smooth – Carlos Santana & Rob Thomas.

Spice Girls Medley – Spice Girls.

Step Out – Oasis.

Stuck In The Middle With You – Jeff Healy.

Summer Of 69 – Bryan Adams.

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond.

Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand.

Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus.

Teenage Kicks – The Undertones.

That’ll Be The Day – Buddy Holly.

The Boys Are Back In Town – Thin Lizzy.

The Greatest Show – The Greatest Showman.

The One – Kodaline.

The One and Only – Chesney Hawks.

The Power Of Love – Huey Lewis & The News.

Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars/Mark Ronson.

Valerie – Amy Winehouse/Mark Ronson.

Walk This Way – Run DMC & Aerosmith.

Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves.

We Built This City – Starship.

When You Were Young – The Killers.

Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton.

You Belong To Me – Bryan Adams.

You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall & Oates.

You Really Got Me – Van Halen.

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

* Parking spaces for up to 5 cars (can condense to 3 if required)
* Changing facilities & space to store gig bags etc
* The band do not expect to be fed (we just ask to be made aware if food is available to us)
* 2 x double sockets


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, We are completely self contained. We bring our own PA system and have a great lighting package for both the stage and dancefloor.


What information do you require about a venue?

There are a few things we would like to know about your venue before the event date such as:
If they have parking or access close to the event room, is there a sound limiter, does the band have access to a storage room. We are happy to communicate with the venue if given a contact name and email.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, we provide a playlist service for free as standard. We can also work with requests from the client if given them in advance. Our playlist is unmanned as when it is playing we will usually be finalizing set up, having something eat or packing up the equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We have played a wide range of shows, and we enjoy every single one. We have played some wonderful venues, such as the Ageas bowl and St Mary's Stadium in Southampton.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

The band members have a wide range of influences, in truth to many to mention :) If its music you can dance to, then you can be sure we have heard it.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

The members of the band have all got many years experience and have played in various bands all across the world. From the UKs best Greenday tribute band, playing in the USA, to opening for Bon Jovi you can trust the band to provide a great nights entertainment.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We love playing weddings. To be part of one of the biggest days in the clients lives really gives us a buzz like no other.


Is Your Act Sound LImiter Friendly?

Yes, If we are made aware of your venue having a sound limiter we will bring an electric drumkit. This along with our sound technician will make sure the levels are kept sounding their best giving peace of mind to both you and the venue.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

The Band perform 120 minutes of music split over 2 x 60 minute sets (as standard). We also offer a cheaper 1 x 90 minute set list.

We include a “DJ style” playlist as standard in our quote. This is played before our sets, during the interval, and when our 2nd set finishes.

The band will arrive at the venue at 1800 and begin loading in equipment. Earlier arrival times may incur an extra fee.

The band require 60 minutes to set up all our equipment and perform a line check. We then ask for 15 minutes of uninterupted time for a complete sound check.

The band will aim to finish live music at 2330 as standard. The DJ playlist will run to Midnight. These times can be agreed beforehand with the client.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Weather dependent, absolutely.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We ask that trust is placed in the band to use their years of experience to cater a set list for your event. We create a set list which seamlessly blends together (we don't waste time talking between songs) and flows. We can take recommendations of songs which the client doesn't want to hear.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

High Energy, Professional, Fun and above all else something for everyone.

Recent Clients

The Pocket Rockers has performed for these clients:

Royal Navy

Bournemouth Junior District Lawyers Division

Frimley Park Army Cadets

Amigo Loans

Thompson Valves LTD

Hermitage Hotel, Bournemouth

Venues

The Pocket Rockers has performed at these venues:

Igeas Bowl

St Marys Stadium

Explosion Museum

Balmer Lawn Hotel

Frimley Park Music Festival

Netley Park Music Festival

Langstone Quays

Bournemouth Pier

Hermitage Hotel, Bournemouth

Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth

East Horton Golf Club

The Crown Hotel & Resteraunt

Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton

The Great Barn, Titchfield

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

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