Musicians First, Wedding Band Second
The Rox are a four-piece with the musical range of a band twice their size. John handles lead vocals and guitar simultaneously, delivering everything from Barry White to Sam Fender without breaking stride. Allan's saxophone runs through the entire performance, not as a gimmick but as a core part of the sound, weaving through the set and lifting tracks in ways that a standard guitar-bass-drums lineup simply can't. These are serious musicians who happen to play weddings, and the difference shows from the first note.
280 Songs Deep
The repertoire runs to 280 tracks, and the range reflects the band's genuine musical depth. Stevie Ray Vaughan sits alongside Chappell Roan. Jimi Hendrix next to Sabrina Carpenter. A deep Beatles catalogue, eight Paolo Nutini tracks, Fleetwood Mac, Dua Lipa, Thin Lizzy, Teddy Swims. It reads like four very different record collections colliding, which is exactly why it works on a dancefloor full of people with different tastes. Couples can suggest favourites, flag songs to skip, and request their first dance learned live.
The Sax That Changes Everything
Allan's saxophone is the thing guests consistently single out. It's not an add-on or an accent: it's threaded through the whole night, from the main set to an optional Ibiza-style sax set that turns the tail end of the evening into something closer to a festival afterparty than a wedding wind-down. Eric Prydz, dance anthems, sax solos delivered on the dancefloor alongside John's guitar. Couples who've seen it describe it as the moment the night shifted from great to unforgettable.
First Dances That Stop the Room
For all the energy, The Rox have a quieter superpower. Their stripped-back first dance performances are mentioned in review after review, with couples specifically calling out how the band took a song and made it their own. Lewis Capaldi reimagined acoustically. James Arthur delivered with a warmth that brought the room to tears. It's a side of the band that balances the high-energy headline, and for couples where the first dance matters, it's a genuine differentiator.
What's Included
The Rox play a four-hour set as standard (typically 8pm to midnight) with a 30-minute break and background music throughout. The set includes a live ceilidh with fiddle played by one of the band members, fully called and guided for guests. Late-night options include a DJ set, the Ibiza sax set, or the band playing an extra hour live. A daytime acoustic set is also available for drinks receptions. Full PA and lighting are included.
What Couples Say
The patterns across years of reviews are strikingly consistent: packed dancefloors, guests raving about the band the morning after, and venue coordinators calling them one of the best they've worked with. John's communication in the lead-up is praised almost as often as the performance itself: relaxed, accommodating, and easy to deal with. The phrase that recurs most is some version of "the best band we've ever heard," and it appears across weddings of every size and style.
Who They're Perfect For
If you want a band with genuine musical credibility, a saxophone that transforms the room, and the kind of setlist depth that means every guest finds their song, The Rox deliver a night that sounds as good as it feels.
