ABOUT US


The Moonshakers consists of some of the Midlands finest musicians. The bands members have a massive amount of live experience playing in prestigious venues across the UK.
The Band is fronted by the charismatic Nick D Maddams.
Nick is a powerful and talented singer. Having worked with some of the Midlands top function/covers bands, Nick can smoothly adapt to many styles and Genres.
Nick has had success reaching the final 50 contestants of ITV's 2005 X-Factor.
After facing Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, Nick was invited to London "boot camp" but sadly didn't make the final 3.

The bands set list is constantly changing but here is an example of some tunes we play. Songs are grouped by decade - 1950's to present day.

      

50' & 60's


Chuck berry - Jonny be good
Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally
Frankie Valli / Muse – Cant take my eyes off you
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Free - Alright Now

70's


Maggie May - Rod Stewert
The Doobie Brothers - long train running
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
Lynard Skynard – Sweet Home Alabama
Wild Cherry – Play that Funky music
Buggles – video killed the radio star

80's & 90's


Bruce Springstien - can't start a fire without a spark
Bryan Adams - Summer of 69
Van H - Jump
Queen - One Vision
Black Crowes - Hard To Handle
Lenny Kravits - Are You Gonna Go My Way
Oasis - Cigarettes & Alcohol
Green day – Basket case
Oasis - She's Electric
Bon Jovi – You give love a bad name
Blur - Song2
Jamiroquai – Cosmic girl
Steriophonics - Pick a Part That's New

00's


Tom Jones - Mama told me not to come
Feeder - Buck Rodgers
Foo Fighters - Times Like These
Good Charlotte- Girls & Boy's
The Killers – Mr Brightside
U2 – Vertigo
Dakota – Stereophonics
Paulo Nutini – New shoes
Pink - Who Knew
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Danni California
The Feeling - Love it when you call
The Fratellis – Chelsea Dagger
Kaiser Chiefs – Ruby
Kings of Leon – Sex on Fire
Katy Perry – Hot and Cold



Events


Since forming in 2005 The Moonshakers have gained experience in many events including :

  • Weddings

  • Corporate Events

  • Private Functions

  • Award Presentations

  • Christmas Parties

  • Charity Events

  • Birthday Parties

And more!