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The Hound Dogs
The Hound Dogs – Wedding and Function Band provide high-energy live music for weddings and private events across the South of England. We specialise in evening wedding receptions, delivering packed dancefloors and a great atmosphere.
Forget the staged promos; this is what a Hound Dogs wedding actually feels like!
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About The Hound Dogs
The Hound Dogs – Wedding and Function Band are a professional live wedding band providing high-energy entertainment for weddings and private events across the South of England. We specialise in evening wedding receptions, creating a great atmosphere and packed dancefloors with music that appeals to guests of all ages.
Known for our friendly, reliable and professional approach, we work closely with couples and venues to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience from first enquiry to the final song. With years of experience performing at weddings and events, we understand how important timing, communication and flexibility are on the day.
Our performances are fully self-contained, with professional sound and lighting included as standard, and we offer flexible line-ups to suit different venues and celebrations.
Known for our friendly, reliable and professional approach, we work closely with couples and venues to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience from first enquiry to the final song. With years of experience performing at weddings and events, we understand how important timing, communication and flexibility are on the day.
Our performances are fully self-contained, with professional sound and lighting included as standard, and we offer flexible line-ups to suit different venues and celebrations.
Our Story
The Hound Dogs grew out of years of live performance and songwriting, with members who started out playing original music before moving into live events and celebrations. That background means we approach every wedding and event like a proper live show — with attention to energy, timing, and reading the room.
We do what we do because we love seeing a room come alive. From the first dance to a packed dance floor later in the evening, our focus is on creating a great atmosphere and making the night feel effortless for our clients. Experience, preparation, and genuine enjoyment of live music are what drive us — and that’s what our clients respond to most.
We do what we do because we love seeing a room come alive. From the first dance to a packed dance floor later in the evening, our focus is on creating a great atmosphere and making the night feel effortless for our clients. Experience, preparation, and genuine enjoyment of live music are what drive us — and that’s what our clients respond to most.
Our Team

Led by Nigel Thomas, The Hound Dogs work with a carefully selected team of professional musicians. In addition to the core band, we have a dependable roster of experienced deputies who are fully briefed, rehearsed, and familiar with our sets and approach.
This structure ensures consistency, reliability, and a seamless experience at every event.
This structure ensures consistency, reliability, and a seamless experience at every event.
Experience
The Hound Dogs are built on years of live performance experience across weddings, private events, corporate functions, and venues. Led by Nigel Thomas, the band draws on a background of original music, touring, and extensive live work, bringing that same level of musicianship and preparation to every event.
Over the years, we’ve performed at a wide range of venues — from intimate celebrations to high-profile locations — with a focus on packed dance floors, smooth-running evenings, and consistently positive feedback from clients and venues alike. Our experience means we know how to read a room, adapt in the moment, and deliver an event that feels effortless from start to finish.
Over the years, we’ve performed at a wide range of venues — from intimate celebrations to high-profile locations — with a focus on packed dance floors, smooth-running evenings, and consistently positive feedback from clients and venues alike. Our experience means we know how to read a room, adapt in the moment, and deliver an event that feels effortless from start to finish.
Typical Clients
We typically work with couples and clients who value live music, energy, and a polished, professional experience. Our events range from weddings and private celebrations to corporate functions and venues, where a full dance floor and a great atmosphere matter. Most clients are looking for a high-quality live band who can read the room, keep the momentum going, and handle the evening seamlessly from first dance through to the final song.
Credentials
Musicians’ Union members, The Hound Dogs operate with full Public Liability Insurance and a professional, venue-ready setup. This ensures we meet the requirements of venues and event organisers, and gives clients added peace of mind that everything is properly covered and handled professionally.
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