The Wedding Band Show

The Wedding Band Show

A wedding podcast by The Brian Mc Dermott Wedding Band set up to help couples find the perfect wedding band for their big day! The show is hosted by Brian Mc Dermott and will include different wedding suppliers each week.

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March 30, 2024 22 mins

Introducing The Atlantic: Ireland's Newest Wedding Band Sensation!


Are you prepared to move in time with the beat of your love tale? The Atlantic is here to set the scene for your ideal wedding, so look no further! In an exclusive interview with Brian McDermott of The Wedding Band Show podcast, Mark and Ray from The Atlantic give us a behind-the-scenes look at the beginning of their exciting new business.


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Wedding Band Ireland:

Meet Brian McDermott, the lead singer of Irish Wedding Band, The Brian McDermott Band, a dynamic 6-piece wedding band based in Ireland since 2006. With a mission to keep the dance floor full all night, the band has become synonymous with creating unforgettable wedding experiences.

Band Members:
Brian McDermott: Lead singer an...

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January 26, 2024 3 mins

My thoughts on if you need a wedding disco to run until 2am.

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January 10, 2024 1 min

What time should a Wedding Band break?

This really depends on loads of factors including the venue, start time, how the band plays their set, size of the crowd, etc but I’ll go over it in general terms.

Most professional wedding bands in Ireland do a non-stop set so the guests generally do need a break if you want to keep the floor full all night including the disco.
For me I like the break in the middle of t...

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March 19, 2023 23 mins

In this episode of The Wedding Band Show Brian has a great chat with Fergal Fay the founder of the Irish Dance Troupe, Celtic Dance Fusion.

How Celtic Dance Fusion Started?

Fegal got his start in Irish dancing through his mum and being brought along to her classes as she was an Irish Dance teacher in Dublin. His dad was a founding member of The Chieftains so he was mainly on tour at the time.

He came up with the i...

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March 12, 2023 38 secs

Always a great idea to use your wedding date as the reference on your banking app!



The Brian Mc Dermott Band,

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Band Site - https://thebrianmcdermottband.ie/

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March 6, 2023 58 secs

A quick little tip from Brian about double-checking your wedding booking and making sure your wedding suppliers are locked in for your big day!




The Brian Mc Dermott Band,

Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/BrianMcDermottChannel

Band Site - https://thebrianmcdermottband.ie/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brian_mc_dermott/


For more episodes of The Wedding Ba...

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February 28, 2023 49 secs

Just a quick mention for the Weddsonline.ie survey that recently came out. According to the survey, the average price for a wedding band in 2022 was €2,247 which I would say maybe slightly on the low side.

Every band is different so you can never judge them by price alone. If I was working out my wedding budget for 2023 / 2024 I would include a price of €2500 for the wedding band which gives you some more room to find the...

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February 11, 2023 19 mins

Long Time Coming Band - the best in wedding entertainment! Based in Co. Louth, Ireland, this 5-piece band has over 26 years of experience in providing exceptional live music for weddings.

With a personalized approach, they will work with you to tailor their set list to your preferences. Not just a band, they also offer a full DJ and sax package, ceremony and drinks reception music, and top-notch equipment for a quick 22-m...

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January 23, 2023 3 mins

"Are you having trouble organizing your wedding? Look nowhere else! We'll be giving some advice on how to get the most out of going to a wedding expo in this video. First and foremost, get there early to avoid the crowds and to begin your search for the ideal vendors for your special occasion. Be confident and approachable; the vendors are there to assist you in planning the wedding of your dreams. Don't rush; take y...

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Should I have Irish dancers at my wedding?

I think it’s nice to have them but the timing is very important!

I’d recommend getting them on during the tea break or even before the first dance. It’s never a good idea to start the band and then have to stop after 15 or 20 minutes to let them perform…That just breaks up the band set and loses playing time!

Another important thing is to make sure your irish dancers bring the right cables to...

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January 31, 2022 41 secs

If you are looking for a Wedding Band for a 2022 wedding you should check out https://weddingbandassociation.ie/

It's a great site where you can submit your details and only hear from the Wedding Bands that are available on your date. 

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October 25, 2021 7 mins

This is a quick little episode to explain how some bands can take far too long to set up for weddings!

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April 18, 2021 32 mins

In this episode, I had a great chat with Mark Kennedy from the wedding band Hot Fuss. 

Mark is the bass player in the band and also sings.

Hot Fuss is a Galway-based wedding band and most of the band live in Portumna. The band recently won an award from
WeddingsOnline.ie and have been performing at weddings since about 2010. The band plays all over Ireland and Mark explains that their most regular area to cover is probably...

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March 27, 2021 19 mins

Top 4 reasons people book Flog The Dog (2021)

Flog The Dog are a Kerry Wedding Band but they perform for weddings all over Ireland.
In this episode of The Wedding Band Show, I caught up with Steve from the band to talk about the top 4 reasons people book Flog The Dog for their wedding.
 
Reasons To Book Flog The Dog?
1 - Music Style
2 - Crowd Interaction
3 - Reviews
4 - Easy Booking Process
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March 21, 2021 64 mins

Get More Bookings (With Alan Berg)

This is a special episode of The Wedding Band Show because I have an international speaker who has helped countless wedding suppliers around the world improve their wedding businesses!


- Who is Alan Berg?
With more than 25 years in sales, marketing, and sales management, Alan Berg has been called “The Leading International Expert on the Business of Weddings & Events”...

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March 11, 2021 19 mins


Booking A Wedding Band Online?

On this episode of The Wedding band Show show, I talk about the best way to book a wedding band online and important things to look out for. I’m joined again by Aobh Pollard from Electric Blue Band.

 Where to start your search?

Because wedding couples can't get to see bands in a live situation the next question is where should they start their search. Aobh thinks that if she was starting out he...

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March 7, 2021 14 mins

On Today's episode of The Wedding band Show show, I caught up with Aobh Pollard from the Irish wedding band Electric Blue. 


About Electric Blue

Electric Blue is a 5-piece wedding band based in Dublin, Ireland.  They are an 80’s, 90’s, and noughties tribute band but play everything needed for a great wedding set. Everything from Mustang Sally to Galway Girl! The band's favourite genre is the cheesy 80s type st...

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February 27, 2021 21 mins

On this week’s episode of The Wedding Band Show, I chatted with Fergal Harmon from the Bridal Wave Wedding Band.

Bridal Wave is a 4-piece wedding band based in Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim but they perform at weddings all over Ireland. The band started playing the pubs and clubs about 15 years ago and they moved into weddings around 2016. A lot of their fan base at this time started to get married and wanted Bridal Wave as their ...

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February 21, 2021 17 mins

How to move your wedding suppliers to a new date...with  Blue Moose

On this episode of The Wedding Band Show, I talked with Tony Ward from Blue Moose Wedding Band about the easiest way to move your wedding suppliers to a new date!

The first step?
So if you are a wedding couple that has to move your wedding because of restrictions what's the first thing you should do? Tony breaks down the three categories...

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