| Description | Price |
| Two 45 minute sets | £400 |
| Wedding (full day) | £600 |
Kirsty and the River Rats are a vibrant 5‑piece covers band bringing unforgettable live music to weddings, pub gigs, private parties, and festivals. Known for their versatility, they deliver high‑energy performances that blend classic rock, alternative rock, modern rock, new wave, R&B, and disco funk. Fronted by a powerful female vocalist with a commanding stage presence, the band is backed by seasoned musicians who create an electrifying atmosphere at every event. Whether you’re planning a wedding reception, lively pub night, or festival celebration, Kirsty and the River Rats guarantee a setlist packed with crowd‑pleasing hits that keep audiences dancing. Their dynamic sound and professional approach make them the perfect choice for any occasion. Book Kirsty and the River Rats to experience one of the most exciting covers bands on the scene today.
Their setlists move effortlessly from timeless rock anthems to groovy dance-floor hits, keeping audiences on their feet from the first note to the last. Each member brings years of musical experience and passion to the stage, creating a sound that’s both tight and spontaneous — a true celebration of live music.
Whether performing in intimate venues or at large events, The River Rats deliver a show filled with rhythm, soul, and undeniable chemistry. Their mission is simple: to make sure everyone leaves with a smile and a song stuck in their head. Everything you will need, complete with 8,000 watt PA system and fill light show
Based in Radstock, Bath And North East Somerset
= areas covered (up to 50 miles)
= free travel (up to 30 miles)
Do it Again. Steely Dan
Enjoy the Silence. Depeche Mode
Echo Beach Martha and the Muffins
Valerie. Amy Winehouse
The Door. Teddy Swims
Get Lucky. Daft Punk
Stuck in the Middle. Stealers Wheel
Sweet Home Alabama. Lynyrd Skynyrd
Weak Skunk Anansie
Black Velvet. Alannah Myles
Venus. Shocking Blue
Still got the Blues - Gary Moore
Shut up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Dancing in the moonlight. Thin Lizzy
Whiskey in the Jar. Thin Lizzy
Creep. Radio head
Hush. Kula Shaker
Turn back time. Cher
A Design for Life. Manic street Preachers
Don’t Stop. Fleetwood Mac
Comfortably Numb. Pink Floyd
The Best. Tina Turner
Here I go Again - Whitesnake
Rock and Roll - Led Zep
The Logical Song- Supertramp
Self Control - Laura Branigan
You make loving fun - Fleetwood Mac
Ideally , we would like a performance space of at least 4 metres x 3 metres. 4 x 13 amp power sockets and 4 parking spaces
Yes. We have our own 8,000 watt PA system and light show . We reduce the PA size for small and medium size venues. Our stage props and lighting form a big part of our show
Directions and parking/unloading information. Also, it is always useful if we know the earliest time that we can access as it’s always beneficial to set up and sound check in good time. If there’s a sound limiter in the venue we would need to know and check it out. One huge advantage of the band is that we can use a high end electronic drum kit to be able to control volumes
Yes - we are happy to play music before and after our sets. We can also organise a specific DJ if required
We have a full 8,000 watt PA system for larger venues and a 4,000 watt PA system for small- medium size venues
Yes - we have a full light show
We have played at a large outdoor wedding on a big trailer - we have played village dances, charity events and pubs mainly. Phil on bass has played in front of 3,500 people as a member of a Blues Brothers tribute act
We love the range of music we play. It includes the sophistication of Steely Dan, the alternative style of Depeche Mode, the rock of Led Zep, the R&B of Amy Winehouse and the dance styles of Daft Punk
The band members have varied degrees of experience. The leader of the band played for decades in wedding and tribute bands He played in front of crowds in excess of 3,000 on a few occasions with a Blues Brothers tribute band. . Eva on keyboards is a classically trained pianist. Kirsty and the River Rats are the result of 2 years of intensive rehearsal. We played 20 gigs in our first 12 months on the road.
We love playing to any enthusiastic crowd regardless of the venue . We do love a full dance floor and our set list is aimed at achieving that.
We normally need a couple of hours to set up ….we normally perform 2 x 45 minute sets ( plus any encores !)
Yes
We are happy to learn any specific songs upon request. Clients can see our set list beforehand of course
Clients love the set list and wide range of music. They particularly comment about the wonderful voice of our lead singer Kirsty
A typical set would be 2 x 45 minutes
The Railway Inn, Burnham on Sea
The Sun Inn , Frome
The Riverside Bar. Midsomer Norton
The Strode Arms, Cranmore
The Oakhill Inn, Oakhill
StokeFest (music festival in Stoke St Michael )
Binegar Band Night ( music festival in Gurney Slade)
The Railway Inn, Burnham on Sea
The Sun Inn , Frome
The Riverside Bar. Midsomer Norton
The Strode Arms, Cranmore
The Oakhill Inn, Oakhill
StokeFest (music festival in Stoke St Michael )
Binegar Band Night ( music festival in Gurney Slade)
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Charity Event
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Pop
Covers
Rock
Alternative Rock
PAT tested
Lighting system included
Male & female vocalists
Female vocalist
PA / sound system included
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