If you haven’t seen the Family Band live then this is an attempt to give you a flavour of what we do. The band consists of Dad Paul, his three sons Toby, James and Jonny and drummer and honorary son Pete. All of the members of the band are multi-instrumentalists and will play two or three different instruments each during the course of a gig. This versatility gives them an ability to tackle almost any style of music and consequently always makes for a refreshingly different and surprising set list.

All four front members of the band are lead vocalists in their own right and during a performance the lead spot switches between them, as well as great lead vocals most songs also feature great harmonies with the distinctive sound that only happens when members of the same family sing together.

The most common question asked of a band is “What sort of stuff do you play?” and for us it is always the most difficult question to answer. Every audience is different and we never plan a set but instead draw on the hundreds of songs and tunes in the repertoire to suit each individual gig. We have become known for certain songs which usually make an appearance but apart from that we haven’t got a clue what we are going to play.

One of the most popular things about the band is its versatility and during the course of a performance they will cover a vast array of styles which could include some or all of the following genres. Pop, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Tamla Motown, Rock, Indie, Country, Bluegrass, Ska, Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Disco, Jigs and Reels, Rock and Roll and much more. There are also the unique versions of classic songs played in unexpected styles that the band is particularly known for.

Many bands can play all night for dancing and The Starks Family Band is no exception, but very few bands are as entertaining, the banter and interplay between the members of the band are only part of the show. Sometimes the dance floor is packed with people not dancing but wanting to be closer to the band to better see the witty and clever set piece numbers for which they have become known.