Your Questions Answered

How do I book the band?
There are several options for booking Crossroads depending on your event and time constraints. It can be as simple as a phone call or we will send you a written confirmation via post or email. You can even book the band online by filling in our online booking form.  

How far will the band travel?
We are based in Sligo and regularly play around the Northwest (Sligo, Mayo and Donegal) however, we are available to play dates all across Ireland. Both Liam and Gerry have played in every county of Ireland in the past. 

We also need a DJ, can you help me?
We pride ourselves on being able to offer a full range of services to our clients. This includes pre-event receptions to a DJ to help cap off the perfect wedding reception. One of the advantages of using these services is that there is only one set of equipment to set up and absolutely no break between the band and the DJ. You are assured of consistently high quality entertainment from the beginning to end of your event.   

How much time does the band need to set up?
Although it takes only takes 30 - 40 minutes to set up the equipment, we generally arrive much earlier to ensure we have time to run through a sound and equipment check before your guests arrive. We do this to ensure your event will not be interrupted by our set up crew, or the evening spoiled by faulty equipment, poor sound, or any other possible musical mishap. We request that the stage is available to the band at least one hour prior to the start of your event.

How Long Will The Band Play?
Although two hours is the standard length of the gigs we play, the simple answer to the question is, "as long as it takes!" On a typical pub night, although we are advertised to play for two hours, we usually play for longer. We can tailor our program to be as long or short as your event requires. For weddings and parties, we can play up to three hours if it is arranged in advance.

Does the band use stage lighting?
We have invested in a full professional DMX/MIDI stage lighting system. Because of our unique MIDI system, the lighting is actually built into the show on a song by song basis. We can also provide a lighting system to light the dance floor if requested. Our goal is to provide the most exciting visual presentation possible for your event.

What is the band's line up?
Crossroads can provide any line up between two and five musicians. Because of our unique IMSS (Integrated MIDI Sound System), the sound the band produces remains consistent. Our main instruments are: guitars (electric and acoustic), keyboards, bass and drums.

What is the band's dress code?
As professional musicians, we understand the importance of dressing suitably for every event. When you book us for your event, we ask you to specify your preference from casual to formal.

Do you cater for all age groups?
As you can see from our extensive set lists, Crossroads can provide music for all ages in all genres. With over 40 years of playing experience between us, we have played everything from folk to pop to country and rock 'n roll. Our sets can be custom tailored for your audience and include hits from the 50's and 60's right up to the present day charts, as well as country, ballads, and folk.  

How can we be sure you will do what you say?
We understand that when you are organizing an event (whether it be a wedding, corporate function, or party) you have plenty to worry about without thinking about the band. To ensure your event will be musically trouble free, we give you a full description of what we will do in our confirmation and we guarantee we will do everything we say, when we say.

Other bands I have heard are very loud, how loud are Crossroads?
As mentioned above, we have a unique sound system which allows us to control every facet of our performance. We have played in every type and size of venue and can be as quiet as background music, or loud enough (without being too loud) to "rock the house." Our 2000 watt sound system is capable of providing the best musical experience "from a whisper to a scream."

My uncle does a mean Frank Sinatra, do you allow singers from the crowd?
We leave this choice to you, however we would suggest that keeping guest singers to a minimum will help keep the evening's entertainment moving. If desired, we can provide full Karaoke backing tracks if you will tell us in advance what songs will be performed. We have a full range of Karaoke tracks available as part of our DJ service.