The Antlers Inventive covers duo, singing well-known songs, on harmonies, bodhran, & guitar

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events in Edinburgh, Midlothian. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Duo

2 x 50 min sets (within 2 hours): £434
3 x 50 min sets (within 2 hours): £558
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About / Biography

The Antlers are Henry, on guitar and vocals, and Ciara, on vocals, bodhran (Irish hand drum), and whistle. We are passionate about finding well-known songs, putting our own twist on them, and sharing them with people who love music. In our repertoire, you'll find anything from modern pop songs from Lady Gaga to old hits from the Ronettes and the Ink Spots. We focus on adding tight harmonies and nice instrumentals, and we very much enjoy what we do.

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Location

Based in Edinburgh, Midlothian

Will travel up to 415 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 415 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.

Ode to Billy Joe

Angel from Montgomery

Sugar Town (Nancy Sinatra)

Summertime

Dream a little dream

Nothing compares to u

Buonanotte Fiorellino (Francesco de Gregori)

Gold dust woman

Stand by me

The power of love (Frankie goes to hollywood)

When Doves cry

Bongo Bong (Manu Chao)

Black is the colour

I’ll fly away

Wayfaring stranger

You are my sunshine

No no no

Staying alive

Start wearing purple (Gogol Bordello)

Folsom Prison

Tear drops (Massive Attack)

I’m in love with the shape of you

La vie en rose

Look what they’ve done to my song (Melanie)

Brand new key (Melanie)

Walking after midnight

Crazy (Patsy Cline)

Crazy (Gnarls Barkley)

Killer Queen

Fever

Io non mi sento italiano (Giorgio Gaber)

People are strange

Mr Jones

The Mission (Puscifer)

La vida loca

Supreme

Be my baby (Vanessa Paradise)

Be my little baby (The Ronnettes)

All I have to do is dream

Up on the roof

What becomes of the broken hearted

Saturday night at the movies

Paperbag (Fiona Apple)

Silver Springs (Fleetwood Mac)

Pardon Me (The Cox Family)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need a performance space of at least 1.6m x 1.5m. We also require 2 mains electricity sockets, unless our clients wish us to perform acoustically.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We can provide our own amplification if needed. We don't usually perform at high volumes. We do not provide lighting equipment.


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 from Spotify before, after, and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music, in which case we would require a playlist in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

In June 2025, we were asked to play at a festival in Roden, Holland. The energy from the crowd was fantastic, the setting was beautiful, and the fellow musicians were wonderful to get to know. We had a blast.
We've also played at a number of charity events which are very enjoyable, and playing at a Christmas lighting ceremony was also very special.


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

For both of us, Paul Simon's Graceland is one of our favourite albums. We also both enjoy Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Pearl Jam, and the Beatles.


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

We have both had experience of gigging in the UK and the rest of western Europe. Since we started gigging together in Edinburgh and the surrounding area, we have played pub gigs, sessions, festivals, and functions/parties.


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

You really can't beat playing at weddings, but corporate events are also very enjoyable as they are normally well-organised. Any event that gets us out to new locations is always welcome.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 1.5 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 50 minutes or 3 x 50 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?

Yes, we are happy to perform outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface, and a power supply close to the performance area (unless the client wants unamplified performance). Overhead shelter is required if it is raining for the safety of our equipment and everyone at the event.


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

We can learn specific songs for any event if given advance warning but most of our set is the songs and tunes which we feel best fits our style. We typically do cover songs, however we also perform in a folk group under a different name, so we can also introduce a vaste number of folk songs if required. Please contact us and we can discuss it.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

We generally have people come up to us after our performance to compliment our choice of songs and to talk to us about the music that they love. When we meet tourists, they often tell us how happy they were to encounter us.

Recent Clients

The Antlers has performed for these clients:

Haddstock

Project 42

Abbeyhill Colony of Artists

Trade Unions In Communities

Venues

The Antlers has performed at these venues:

The Waterside Bistro, Haddington

The Doric, Edinburgh

The Station Yard, Dunbar

The Harbour Chapel, Dunbar

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Folk

Bluegrass

Folk Rock

Irish Rock

Traditional English Folk

Traditional Irish Folk

Traditional Scottish Folk

Swing

Country

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Rock

Britpop

Classic Rock

Rock 'n' Roll

Features:

Male vocalist

Public liability insurance

Male & female vocalists

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

100% acoustic (no power)

Female vocalist

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