Craig Francis Music is a cover band for hire in Melbourne, VIC.
Regulars at venues like Werribee Mansion and Crown Casino, Craig Francis Music bring funk, soul and R&B to Melbourne weddings and corporate events, with September, Crazy in Love and Signed Sealed Delivered among the staples. They scale from a solo artist right up to a nine piece with live brass section and percussion, and can fold in DJ and MC services, with all sound and lighting supplied including a microphone for speeches. String trio and quartet options cover the quieter moments. Couples describe them as easy to deal with, one noting the band took care of everything from the ceremony songs through to the night's last set.
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The show
The process is deliberately short. You talk through what you want, settle which instruments and extras you're after, whether that's saxophone in the line-up or someone handling MC duties, and then it's locked in. Funk, soul and R&B is what gets played once the night arrives. September, Crazy in Love, Signed Sealed Delivered, that sort of ground.
On the day
Fully self sufficient. All sound and lighting comes with them, and that includes a microphone for speeches, which saves you chasing the venue for one on the day. Handy at a wedding, where the speeches and the music usually end up needing the same bit of equipment.
Performance options
Anything from a solo performer up to a nine piece with a live brass section and percussion. String trio and quartet options are there for ceremonies and dinner. DJ and MC services can be added to the band, and the final shape gets confirmed at a showcase and a meeting once you've booked.
Insurance and paperwork
Public liability insured
Song list
181 songs
1000 yrs - Christina Perri500 miles - Sleeping at last500 miles - The Proclaimers80s / 90sAbout Damn Time - LizzoAin't that a Kick in the Head – D. MartinAint no Sunshine - Bill WithersAll about that Bass - Meghan TrainorAll night Long - Lionel RichieAll of me - John LegendAmerican Boy - EstelleAngel is a Centrefold - J Geils BandAngels - Robbie WilliamsAnglo Indian Grand MarchApril Sun - DragonAre You Gonna Be My Girl - JetAt Last - Etta JamesBackstreet's Back - Backstreet BoysBetter - Screaming JetsBetter Be Home Soon - Crowded HouseBetter Man - Pearl JamBetter Together - Jack JohnsonBeyonce - XoBillie Jean - Michael JacksonBlame it on the Boogie - The Jackson 5Blister in the Sun - Violet FemmesBLUES and ROCKBlues Suede Shoes - ElvisBlurred Lines - Robin Thicke/PharrellBoys of Summer - Don HenleyBrown Eyed Girl - Van MorrisonCall me Al - Paul SimonCall me Maybe - Carly Rae JaspenCan't stop the feeling - Justin TimberlakeCan't Take My Eyes off You - Frankie V.Ceremony & 1ST DanceChasing Cars - Snow patrolCrazy - Gnarls BarkleyCrazy in Love - BeyonceCrazy Little Thing called love - QueenDance Monkey - Tones and IDance with Somebody - W. HoutsonDancing in the Dark - Bruce SpringsteenDiscoDon't start now - Dua LipaDont change - INXSDreams - Fleetwood MacEagle Rock - Ross WilsonEasy - Faith No MoreEmpire State of Mind - Alicia keysEverything - Michael BubleEverywhere - Fleetwood MacFaith - George MichaelFever - Peggy LeeFly me to the Moon - Frank SinatraForget you - Cee Lo GreenFUNK, SOUL and R&BGet lucky - Daft punkGet up - James BrownGive it up - KC & The Sunshine BandGold on the Ceiling - Black KeysHappy - Pharrell WilliamsHarder to Breathe - Maroon 5Hey ya - OutkastHighway to Hell - AC/DCHo hey - The LumineersHoly Grail - Hunters & CollectorsHorses - Daryl BraithwaiteI feel good - James BrownI gotta feeling - Black Eyed PeasI saw her standing there - The BeatlesI will Survive - Gloria GaynorI wish - Stevie WonderI'm A Believer - SmashmouthI'm yours - Jason MrazI've got you under my skin - F. SinatraIf I ain't got you - Alicia KeysIf I aint got you - Alicia KeysINDIE and ALTERNATIVEIt's my life - Bon JoviJessie's Girl - Rick SpringfieldJust the way you are - Bruno MarsKhe Sanh - Cold ChiselKiss - PrinceL.O.V.E - Natalie ColeLa Vie En RoseLevitating - Dua LipaThe list below is regularly updated. Most of the songs can be arranged for a wideLittle lion man - Mumford and SonsLiving on a prayer - Bon JoviLocked out of Heaven - Bruno MarsLonely Boy - Black KeysLong way to the Top - AC/DCLove Shack - The B52sLovely Day - Bill WithersMake you feel my love - AdeleMan I feel like a woman - Shania TwainMan I need - Olivia DeanThe Middle - Jimmy Eat WorldMoondance - Van MorrisonMoves Like Jagger - Maroon 5Mr Brightside - The KillersMr Jones - Counting CrowsMusic for the HoraMustang sally - Wilson PickettMy Girl - Otis ReddingMysterious Girl - Peter AndreNext to me (acoustic) - Emile SandeNo Diggity - BlackstreetNo Diggity - Chet FakerNutbush City Limits - Tina TurnerOcean Drive - Duke DumontParty ClassicsPerfect - Ed Sheeran & BeyoncePlay That Funky Music - Wild CherryPony - GinuwinePOP and DANCEProud Mary - CreedenceProud Mary - Tina TurnerRain - Dragonrange of styles from acoustic and background music to dance floor fillers.Rehab - Amy WinehouseRock around the clock - Bill HaleyRolling in the Deep - AdeleRun to Paradise - ChoirboysRunaround Sue - Dion & The BelmontsSave room - John LegendSave tonight - Eagle Eye CherrySeptember - Earth Wind & FireSex on fire - Kings of LeonShake it off - Taylor SwiftShake your Tailfeather - Ray CharlesShotgun - George EzraShut up and Dance - Walk the MoonSigned sealed delivered - Stevie WonderSimply the best - Tina TurnerSkate - Silk SonicSmells like teen spirit - NirvanaSon of Preacher Man - Dusty SpringfieldStand by me - Ben E KingStand by me - Otis reddingSteal my kisses - Ben HarperStuck on you - MeikoSummer of 69 - Bryan AdamsSuperstition - Stevie WonderSway - Dean MartinSweet Caroline - Neil DiamondSweet child 'o' mine - Guns n RosesSweet home Alabama - Lynyrd SkynyrdTainted Love - Soft CellTake me Back - NoiseworksTalk is cheap - Chet FakerTarantella CalabreseTarantella NapoletanaTeenage Dirtbag - WheatusThat's Amore - Dean MartinThinking out Loud - Ed SheeranThrow your arms around me - HuntersTime after time - Cindi LauperTime of your Life - Green dayTraditional & CulturalTreasure - Bruno MarsTwist and Shout - The BeatlesUptown Funk - Mark Ronson/Bruno MarsValerie - Winehouse / Mark RonsonVideo Killed Radio Star - The BugglesVINTAGE and JAZZWake me up before you go go - WhamWalking on Sunshine - Katrina / WavesWannabe - Spice GirlsWatermelon Sugar - Harry StylesWhat is love - HaddawayWish You Well - Bernard FanningWonderful world - Louis ArmstrongWonderwall - OasisYou and Me - LifehouseYou never can tell - Chuck BerryYou're the one I love - David GrayYou're the Voice - John FarnhamYou've got the Love - Florence machineYour love keeps liftin me higher - Wilson
Reviews
5.0from 10 reviews
5.0Rebecca · Jun 2016
We cannot express how happy we are that we chose Craig Francis Band to perform at our wedding! They sounded amazing together and had a varied playlist catering to many tastes. Craig was a dream to deal with leading up - very accommodating and prompt. Couldn't recommend them highly enough
5.0Suzie · May 2016
Thanks again for playing at our wedding, you guys were awesome! We were so happy with the music and it was great to see everyone up and dancing. Thanks for being so easy to deal with and taking care of everything that needed to be done, including my Hanson song request which was a pleasant surprise I had forgotten I had requested!! Craig's job as MC was also fantastic and seamless.
5.0Lori · May 2016
There was not one time the 5pc band were playing that most people weren't up dancing, everyone raved about Craig Francis Music! Thank you also for saving our date for many weeks until we had heard you play. That really showed us that you were confident in your service!
5.0Jodie · Apr 2016
Craig was excellent. He made sure the schedule flowed really well. The music was great. He was always responding and acknowledging my emails. Definitely worth the money.
5.0Siobhan · Apr 2016
EXCELLENT. The song choices were fantastic and we had nothing but positive comments from our guests. There were always people on the dance floor and that's always a sign of a great band! The band interacted with our guests and got them up and involved. Fantastic evening had by all.
5.0Stacey · Mar 2016
Fabulous fabulous fabulous. We had just 30 people at our wedding and even in a small venue these guys know how to get a party started! They took care of everything and were completely professional in doing so. Would hire them again in a second.
5.0Jessica · Mar 2016
Craig Francis Music are the ultimate professionals. Everyone commented positively about the entertainment and loved their choice of music. Craig was also our MC and he entertained the guests, while keeping us on schedule. We highly recommend them and am glad we had them on our special day.
5.0Danielle · Mar 2016
Craig was easy to deal with prior to the wedding organising everything. Very organised and answered any questions promptly which helps when organising a wedding. Reasonably priced when comparing to other bands. I would highly recommend them to anyone else looking for a wedding band.
5.0Caterina · Mar 2016
AMAZING!! We loved how professional, easygoing and talented these guys are. They got everyone up and dancing and the music was on point. Thank you so much for being part of our special day, we absolutely love you guys and cant thank you enough for an awesome experience. XX
5.0Casey · Mar 2016
Craig Francis and his band were absolutely amazing at our wedding! Could not recommend them strongly enough! They were helpful, accommodating, super friendly and pulled off amazing music throughout the day and night! Had them for our ceremony songs which just made the whole thing more magical!! I want another wedding just to hire them again!
