In this episode, I had a great chat with Mark Kennedy ex member of the Co. Galway 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. They perform all over Ireland and Mark explains that their most regular area to cover is probably Cork & Kerry. Hot Fuss was set up originally as a pub band and over the years has transformed into a wedding band.

As Mark claims, they really are Irelands Top Number One Premier Wedding Band 😁

Hot Fuss Set List Style

Mark talks about how they always tries to find a balance in their setlist so that they can appeal to crowds on the cover scene but also have full dancefloors when they perform at weddings. The band usually plays about 30 minutes of Jives and Waltzes at the beginning of a wedding but this can always change depending on the crowd. They also have the ability to perform a 2-hour rock set if needed. Mark also says that you need to give the crowd credit because most of the older guests still appreciate well-performed rock and disco classics and they will enjoy them as much as jives and waltzes. The other thing to consider is that young people will jive at weddings if the songs are played well!

The band has performed at hundreds of weddings so Mark recommends that a couple should relax and let the band do what they do best which will keep the dancefloor full all night.

You can find the episode that Mark references about learning the first dance here!

Hot Fuss Band Wedding Packages 2021
The band has several different wedding packages available. Because Mark also has a one-man show he can provide the music for the drinks reception at a wedding. The band can also include a disco and Johnny the guitar player is also a professional wedding DJ.

Another option which has become popular is Mark Kennedy performing his one-man show instead of a disco. In this scenario, all the wedding guests can move back to the hotel bar after the band, relax and join in on a singsong if they wish. It’s a great idea and would work great for Irish weddings with smaller crowd sizes.

Hot Fuss Reviews

You can check out real reviews from wedding couples of the band HERE

For information on this Wedding Band use these links,

Website – https://www.hotfussband.com

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HotFussBand

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hotfussband

Email – [email protected]

Call – 0868225296

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 https://pixelproductions.ie/