A Sligo-based six-piece covering soul, funk, disco and big 80s/90s hits, led by singer Gráinne McCarthy and offering live ceremony music, a jazz quartet option, and DJ services.
The MASS Band is a six-piece live band from Sligo led by soul singer Gráinne McCarthy, focused on soul, funk, disco and 80s/90s party hits.
They offer modular services beyond the main band: live ceremony music, a jazzy quartet setup, and an in-house DJ experience.
The group has extensive gig experience, including hundreds of performances and weddings in France, Spain and Scotland.
# The MASS Band: What to know before you book
Sligo that markets itself as a party-starting wedding band. Their repertoire centers on soul, funk and disco, with a selection of epic 80s and 90s hits intended to get guests dancing across age groups.
Lead vocalist Gráinne McCarthy fronts the group. A prominent saxophone presence is part of their core sound. They describe their performances as high-energy with an old-school feel, built around classic dancefloor material rather than niche or purely modern sets.
Song choices mentioned in the profile emphasize broad, familiar material designed to move a mixed crowd. The write-up highlights a signature live moment: a jammed rendition of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme tune that the band uses as a showpiece.
The MASS Band positions itself as versatile for wedding-day programming. Options listed in the profile include:
The band has been active on the live circuit since 2010 and claims hundreds of gigs. The profile cites international wedding dates in France, Spain and Scotland, indicating experience with destination or out-of-region events and the logistics those require.
Couples looking for a lively, crowd-pleasing band focused on dancefloor classics will find the MASS Band aligned with their goals. The combination of a prominent singer, sax-driven arrangements and a setlist skewed toward soul/funk/disco and recognisable 80s/90s hits is aimed at wedding crowds that want sustained dancing and singalong moments.
If your priorities are quiet, minimalist ceremony sets or niche genre specialists, the MASS Band's festival-style approach may be more energy than needed.
To check availability or pricing, the profile directs readers to the band's website: themassband.com. The piece appears on OneFabDay's Supplier Spotlight series and was written by Diana Bunici.
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