Frequently Asked Questions

We have a loose set-list for gigs based around our interpretations of songs and often mashed up.  We also pride ourselves on taking and re-interpreting requests.  Our core set-list includes the following songs:

Alanis Morrissette – Ironic
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Backstreet Boys – I want it that way
Bob Marley – Stir It Up
Britney Spears – Hit Me Baby One More Time
Blackstreet – No Diggety
Carl Douglas – Kung Fu Fighting
Cornershop – Brimful Of Asha
Craig David – 7 Days
Eagle Eyed Cherry – Save Tonight
Earth, Wind and Fire – September
Ed Sheeran – Castle On The Hill
Ed Sheeran – Don’t
Estelle – American Boy
Fun Lovin’ Criminals – Scooby Snacks
George Michael – Faith
Gnarls Barkley – Crazy
Hanson – Mmmbop
Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar
Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
Jackson 5 – Blame It On The Sunshine
Jamiroquai – Virtual Insanity
Jamiroquai – Canned Heat
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
John Denver – Country Roads
Jurassic 5 – Concrete Schoolyard
KC and the Sunshine Band – Give It Up
Marvin Gaye – Ain’t No Mountain
Men At Work – Land Down Under
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Nelly – Ride With Me
NWA – Express Yourself
Oasis – Wonderwall
Paul Simon – Call Me Al
Pharrell/Daft Punk – Get Lucky
Ray Charles – I’ve Got A Woman
Reef – Place Your Hands
Robbie Williams – Angels
Rupert Holmes – Escape (Pina Colada)
Shaggy – Angel
Simon and Garfunkle – Mrs Robinson
Stevie Wonder – I Wish
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
Sting – Englishman In New York
Tenacious D – Tribute
The Buggles – Video Killed The Radio Star
The Eagles – Hotel California
The Monkees – I’m A Believer
The Sugar Hill Gang – Rappers Delight
The Who – Pinball Wizard
Wheetus – Teenage Dirtbag
Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music
Will Smith – Fresh Prince of Bellair

Absolutely!  Unlike a lot of generic function bands, we pride ourselves on being who we say we are.  You will always get our singer and guitarist Jeremy and our drummer Charlie as the core of the band and Mongrel family

Our line-up is as follows:

• Singer/Guitarist: Jeremy Johnson
• Drummer: Charlie Gregory

We do know lots of very talented musicians, so if you’d like a bigger line-up for your event, or a specialist musician as an addition (such as a saxophone), then just let us know and we can arrange it!

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you’d like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional cost, so feel free to ask.

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we’re definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Our PA and lighting system is included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 4 meters by 2 meters space to perform.

If a song isn’t included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you’d like us to learn we are happy to do this for you.

Our rates depend a little on the time of year, day of the week, length of booking and tailoring the client asks for, so it’s always best to enquire for a quote, but as a ball-park, we usually charge £300 per hour of playing time, plus a travel supplement based on distance from Warwickshire

Absolutely!  Both Charlie and Jeremy have United Kingdom Musician’s Union membership which covers them both with £10million Public Liability Insurance.  All electronic equipment is PAT tested every two years.  Please ask for the certificates if you need them or are asked for them by your venue.

1. Contact the band via the contact page: https://mongrelband.co.uk/booktheband/
2. We will then be in touch to fill out a Live Engagement Agreement with the event details and agreed fee.
3. We than ask for a 25% deposit to secure the date in our calendars
4. On receipt of the deposit, you’ll get a final copy of the Agreement, a Deposit Receipt for your records and you’re all set!