The Funky Buskers is a brilliant Supergroup-Trio-Wedding-Band, right up to a full 3 piece band that perform live covers. The band features Alan Downey, drummer and percussionist of International hit group Aslan and also Pat Byrne, the Winner of hit TV show The Voice. The Funky Buskers are considered one of the Top 10 Best Live Reception and Wedding Bands in Ireland right now and will have your wedding party on their feet!
The Funky Buskers Videos
About The Funky Buskers
- Band Size: 3-piece (up to Live 6-piece Band)
- Set: Full 2 hour to 2 1/2 hours set
- Areas Covered: Nationwide
- Music Style: Current Chart & Modern Hits and Music from 1960s 70s80s 90s 00s
The band's massive set shows a big emphasis on smooth vocal harmonies and a very cool acoustic style set up.
They are the perfect Party Group, Covers Band or Wedding Band that delivers 100% every time. Performing amazing Songs that everyone will know the second they are played. All the greatest Hits from present day, right down through all the generations, with 70's 80's 90's and 50's and 60's. The band is made up of musicians who have all over 20 years experience in the industry.
You can be assured they will certainly fill the dance floor from beginning to end. The Funky Buskers are a totally Unique Act for Corporate events or as Alternative Wedding Entertainment, something different from the norm, to make your event stand out and one that will be remembered for years to come!
Who are the guys behind the band?
This incredible 3 piece band features famous musicians like:
- Alan Downey from Aslan on Percussion and Drums
- Pat Byrne from the Voice on Guitar
- Fozy on keyboards and bass
The Funky Buskers Setlists
The Funky Busker's 3-piece setlists include many popular pieces like the ones below.
Sample Setlist #1
- Mrs. Robinson – Simon And Garfunkel
- Get Lucky – Daft Punk
- Angels (Robbie Williams)
- She's the One – Robbie Williams
- Take it Easy – The Eagles
- Folsom Prison Blues
- Ring of Fire/ Walk the line
- Sweet Caroline
- What a wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
- Little Lion Man – Mumford and Sons
- I will wait – Mumford and Sons
- Save Tonight – Eagle eyed Cherry
- Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard – Simon and Garfunkel
- Cannonball – Damien Rice
- Twist and shout – The Beatles
- Brewing up a Storm – The Stunning
- Bad Moon Rising – Creedance Clearwater Revival
- Come up and see me – Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel
- Dancing in The Moonlight – Thin Lizzy
- American Pie – Don Maclean
- You Do Something to me – Paul Weller
- HeyDay – Mic Christopher
- Superstition – Stevie Wonder
- Riptide – Vance Joy
- Milky Chance – Stolen Dance
- Dynamite – Taio Cruz
- The Bucket – Kings of Leon
- Don’t look back in Anger – Oasis
Sample Setlist #2
- You can Call me Al – Paul Simon
- Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams
- Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen
- I got My mind Set on You – George Harrison
- Passenger - Let her Go
- Blame it on me – George Ezra
- Budapest – George Ezra
- Ed Sheeran – Thinking out Loud
- Jason Mraz – I wont give up
- I'm on Fire (Springsteen)
- The River – Bruce Springsteen
- I would walk 500 miles
- The Gambler – Kenny Rogers
- Walk of Life – Dire Straits
- She's Electric – Oasis
- Wagon Wheel – Nathan Carter
- Mustang Sally – The Commitments
- Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn
- Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
- Country Roads – John Denver
- Suspicious minds – Elvis Presley
- Elvis Medley ( That's alright Mamma / Blue suede shoes / Hound Dog / Jailhouse Rock
- Proud Mary – Tina Turner
- Little Talks (Of Monsters and Men)
- Ho Hey (Lumineers)
The Funky Buskers Testimonials
We recently had The Funky Buskers 3-piece band at our wedding on Saturday 20th August 2016 at Belleek Castle, Ballina.
We would just like to give you some feedback on it and you are welcome to use this on the website if you wish.
From start to finish the whole experience was excellent. That includes booking the band through Faye at Audionetworks and any other contact we had with her leading up to our wedding which was hassle free, helpful and extremely professional. We noticed that any e-mail we sent to Faye was replied to almost immediately and when planning a wedding that kind of efficiency means a lot.
On the day of our wedding when our coordinator brought us to the bar for a few moments away from our guests for a break, Pat Byrne took the opportunity to come up and have a chat with us and see if there was any additional songs we would like them to play (bearing in mind the band had already immediately agreed to play a list of requests we had sent on to Faye a few weeks in advance of the day). We both thought this was a really nice touch for him to come up and have a chat with us like that and he was an absolute gentleman to deal with and really personalised the whole thing.
When it came to organising our first dance music the whole thing yet again was no bother at all. All we had to do was send the name of the song to Faye a few days in advance and the band had it perfectly cued up through their sound system and ready to play. Pat again had been very polite in complimenting us on our song choice when he was chatting with us earlier.
Once the first dance was over the band immediately started and the floor remained full until they finished. They were absolutely fantastic and made the day for us and our guests.
Since our return from our honeymoon we have had many of the guests that attended enquire about getting contact details for booking The Funky Buskers for their own occasions which we have gladly passed on. We have also had many guests say they were the best wedding band they ever heard and that it was the first time they had heard a band at a wedding that they would gladly go and see at a normal gig!
We would like to sincerely thank Pat, Alan and Jay for giving a truly memorable performance and really adding something truly special to our wedding day. They have so much more to offer than a standard 'wedding band' - fantastic musicians, great song choices and Pats voice topped the whole thing off.
We also like to thanks Faye from Audionetworks for arranging everything so fantastically.
Kind regards,
Shane & Síne
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping us book The Funky Buskers for our wedding in Bellingham Castle on October 1st.
The reaction to the band has just been unreal, we had the 4 piece band at the evening reception and Pat acoustic at the drinks reception. A huge highlight of the day was Pat singing in the garden after dinner as we released balloons, it was a really special moment for us and he could not have been more accommodating. His voice is incredible.
The full band absolutely rocked the reception, the dance floor was jam packed from beginning to end - the set list was spot on and they sounded amazing. Just loved every minute of it.
Thanks so much
Laura and Dave xx
Can you extend a huge THANK YOU to the Funky Buskers, they were absolutely Amazeballs!!!!!
I was so happy I trusted you on this one, everyone loved them.
Thank you so much, have a brilliant Christmas and I will talk to you in the New Year.
Michelle
Michelle Wall
Executive Assistant
CTO + VP of Engineering
Just want to say a massive thank you for organising the Funky Buskers to play at my wedding on Friday!
They did a brilliant job and I had so many people comment on how good they were!
Also special thanks to them for learning our first dance song!
Pat's voice is unreal and they created the perfect atmosphere!
Thanks a million,
Ciara & Brendan
the band were brilliant, everyone commented on how good they were
Had us on the dance floor all night ,Thank you faye and The Funky Buskers for making are wedding Amazing !!!!
Thanks,
Anita
Morning Suzy,
Just wanted to send you an email to thank you for all your help organising the band. The service was impeccable and the band were fantastic.
They created the perfect atmosphere for my mum's birthday and were so accommodating and pleasant to deal with.
Please pass on my family's thanks again to the lads in the band.
Kindest regards, Leanne
Hi Suzy,
Just to let you know that Funky Buskers were just so good at our party on
Sat night. They really hit the spot, everyone enjoyed them.
Thanks so much,
Mary Ann
Hi Suzy,
I just wanted to say a huge Thank You to yourselves and The Funky Buskers. You were super friendly and efficient to deal with right the way from start to finish which was such a huge help when planning the wedding. And as for the band - our guests are still raving on about them! The dance floor was packed literally all night long and the lads read the crowd so well to play a different type of song to get everyone going again if there was any bit of a lull at all (which there rarely was!) And we would like to say a special thanks to Pat for doing such a beautiful job on our first dance song, its something we will both always remember. It sounds like a cliché but we will genuinely recommend the Funky Buskers to anyone and everyone!
Thanks again for everything
Nicola & David
Hi Suzy,Enda and I just wanted to send you a note to say a huge thank you to both the Funky Buskers and Jeff for the music they performed at our wedding reception on Sat, 21st Nov. Alan, Pat and Jay were just so great to deal with and easy going, the same goes for Jeff. The music was just fantastic and I think we barely sat down all night. We also really appreciate the preparation and time you gave the process and how easy you made it for us.
So many people wanted us to pass on their appreciation, they really loved the music and had a ball. The music was just stunning and it just added so much to our day.
Thank you so much,
Lisa & Enda Dornan
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So why should you book the Funky Buskers?
- 1/2 price band cost - your only paying for a 3pc set up
- Brilliant set list, which you can tailor
- 20 years experience so they won't let you down
- Full time Professional Musicians, no part timers allowed
- Able to read a crowd and ability deliver the best suitable tracks for your event
- Big harmonies Big Set Great value
- Perfect Budget Wedding Idea
Special Offer!
You can talk directly with the band and go over your perfect set list exactly the way you want.
The Funky Buskers also offer a massive discount on their Wedding Packages when you:
- Book the Band for the night, Drinks Reception, DJ save €500
- Book the Band & Get your Wedding DJ €150 Discount
- Book the band as the main Wedding Band get the 2pc version for the Drinks Reception 1/2 price
Book now at +353 1201 3660!


