Funky Mother Covers High-Energy Live Band for Weddings, Corporate Events & Private Parties.

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Available to book from £950. For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

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“Absolutely brilliant – had everyone on the dancefloor all night.”
“Professional, organised and a fantastic sound.”

Trusted by couples, venues and companies across Bristol and the South West

Who We Are

Funky Mother Covers are a high-energy nine-piece live covers band specialising in weddings, corporate events and private parties. We deliver a big, vibrant sound with feel-good rock, pop, soul, disco, funk and Motown classics guaranteed to get guests dancing.

Our carefully chosen repertoire spans the 1960s to the present day, featuring artists such as Tina Turner, Amy Winehouse, Madness, The Four Tops, The Police, The Weather Girls and many more, making us a perfect fit for mixed-age audiences.

What Makes Us Different

With an exciting nine-piece line-up, we create an atmosphere that few bands can match. Our sound is driven by:

• Two outstanding lead vocalists with backing vocals
• A traditional brass section delivering punch and energy
• A tight, funky rhythm section keeping the groove strong

The result is a powerful, professional live show that keeps the dancefloor full all night.

Why Choose Us

✔ Specialists in weddings & corporate events
✔ Highly experienced, professional musicians
✔ Packed dancefloors and great crowd interaction
✔ Full PA & lighting included
✔ Smart, professional appearance
✔ Friendly communication from booking to performance
✔ Special song requests and first dances welcomed

We take care of the music — you enjoy the celebration.​

Reviews (7)

There are currently 7 user ratings for Funky Mother Covers

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Bristol, Bristol

Will travel up to 60 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 60 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 10 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.

Isnt She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Move on Up - Curtis Mayfield

Roxanne - The Police

25 or 6 to 4 - Chicago

Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean

Mama Mia - Abba

Back to Black - Amy Winehouse

Hot Stuff - Donna Summer

Havana - Camila Cabello

Isnt She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

I Feel Good - James Brown

Good Times - Chic

Walking on Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves

Stayin Alive - Bee Gees

September - Earth Wind & Fire

Mama Mia - Abba

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Come on Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners

Back to Black - Amy Winehouse

I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Cant Take My Eyes of You - Andy Williams

Geno - Dexys Midnight Runners

Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin

Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Rehab - Amy Winehouse

River Deep Mountain High - Tina Turner

Soul Man - The Blues Brothers

Night Fever - Bee Gees

Respect - Aretha Fraklin

Its Raining Men - The Weather Girls

Natural Woman - Carole King/Aretha Franklin

It Must Be Love - Madness

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need a performance space of at least 3 meters x 2 meters. We require min 2 x 13 amp power sockets and 3 parking spaces.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system to all of our gigs as well as a simple lighting rig.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.


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

Yes, we’re happy to play music before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

We performed at one of the biggest International Balloon Fiesta (The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta) It was amazing to entertain the crowds !


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

Aretha Franklin, Dexy Midnight Runners, Abba, Tina Turner, Amy Winehouse.
Their iconic pop and dance music have always been a crowds favourite, and we love incorporating popular hits into our sets.


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

The Funky Mother Covers consists of 9 professional musicians producing a full wall of sound as a back drop to all the classic floor filler hits from the 1960s to date. We specialise in Soul and Motown favourites
(Four Tops, Supremes, Billy Ocean, Temptations, Martha Reeves and others) though our fabulous singers cover other popular artists such as Amy Winehouse, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Andy Williams, Frankie Valli, Tina Turner, Madness and many more to keep every audience dancing.


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

"We love playing at all sorts of events! The guests are always happy and it’s easy to get them dancing."

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best."


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


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

We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 5 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers would describe us as a high energy group that loves to get the audience on their feet dancing.

Recent Clients

Funky Mother Covers has performed for these clients:

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

John Lewis Group

Southmead Hospital Charity Trust

St Peters Hospice Cancer Charity

St Johns Ambulance Trust

Venues

Funky Mother Covers has performed at these venues:

John Lewis

Bristol international Balloon Fiesta

Plus Many, Many More .....

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Cruise

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Pop

Covers

Disco

Funk

Motown

R&B

Soul

Features:

Lighting system included

Public liability insurance

Instrumental

PAT tested

DJ / background music options

Male & female vocalists

Female vocalist

Male vocalist

PA / sound system included

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