Band hire
Hire a Live Band in Bristol
Obsidian is a four-piece rock covers band from Bristol – drums, bass, guitar and vocals – with more than 20 years and 300 gigs behind us. If you want a live band for a party, a function, a pub or club night or a wedding reception, this is how to hire us.
What you get when you hire Obsidian
- A real four-piece rock band playing live, not backing tracks.
- The same line-up that has gigged around Bristol for years: founders Nige and Dib, with Matt on bass and Ray on vocals.
- A set of rock covers a mixed crowd knows the words to, from punk and classic rock to Britpop and modern rock.
- A band that plays in public most months, so you can come and hear us before you decide.
Meet the band or read the full setlist.
Events we play
Songs for a mixed crowd
A few from the set that always land:
- Teenage Kicks – The Undertones
- Jailbreak – Thin Lizzy
- Cigarettes & Alcohol – Oasis
- Dakota – Stereophonics
- Basket Case – Green Day
- Summer of '69 – Bryan Adams
- I Predict a Riot – Kaiser Chiefs
- Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf
Hear us before you hire us
Our next public gigs around Bristol:
- The Lamb – Friday, 18 December 2026, 7:00 PM
- The Horseshoe – Saturday, 30 January 2027, 7:00 PM
- The Railway Tavern – Friday, 12 February 2027, 7:00 PM
- The Dolphin – Saturday, 20 March 2027, 7:00 PM
Where you can hire us
We are based in Bristol and play all over the city and South Gloucestershire. Places we play regularly: Keynsham, Portishead, Pill, Staple Hill, Fishponds, Kingswood, Cadbury Heath, Oldland Common.
How hiring the band works
- Send us your date, venue, the kind of event and rough timings.
- We confirm we are free and send you a quote.
- We agree the details with you and your venue, then turn up and play.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to hire a live band in Bristol?
It depends on the date, the venue and how long you want us to play, so we quote for each event. Send us the details and we will come back with a price.
What events can we hire Obsidian for?
Pubs and social clubs, rugby clubs, birthday and anniversary parties, work parties, charity nights, festivals and wedding receptions.
Which areas do you cover?
Bristol and South Gloucestershire are home, and we regularly play Kingswood, Fishponds, Staple Hill, Keynsham, Portishead and Pill. If your venue is further out, ask anyway.
Can we see the band play before we hire you?
Yes. We play pubs and clubs around Bristol most months and every public gig is on our gigs page. Come and hear us first.
What does the band need from us to quote?
Your date, the venue, what kind of event it is and rough timings for the night. Email obsidiancoversband@gmail.com or use the booking form on the home page.
Can you play a song that is not on your setlist?
Ask when you book. If it suits the band, we might learn it.
Check your date
Send us your date, venue and rough timings and we'll come back to you with availability and a quote.