Gin & Boots / Hot Buttered Rum
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"If I could give more than 5 stars I would! The entire band is extremely talented, flexible, and an..."
"Erik and his bands are everything you could ask for in a live band. We book him and Hot Buttered Rum..."
What is the story behind Gin & Boots / Hot Buttered Rum?
Gin & Boots, Hot Buttered Rum and Speakeasy to Me offer huge acoustic energy with electric results. All three bands feature multiple singers, virtuoso violinists and full sound systems. Need an MC? Bandleader Erik Yates has you covered. Wireless mics for the ceremony? No problemo. Beautiful processional music, an acoustic cocktail hour set, then a plugged in raging dance party for the reception? That's our specialty. Let's talk.
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Gin and Boots is an acoustic trio rocking neon-bright pop covers on standup bass, violin, and guitar. The band's a perfect 'Swiss army knife' for your big day, at home playing your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. For a bigger sound, add drums to this group or check out Hot Buttered Rum, a five to six-piece bluegrass-rock band bringing decades of public & private event experience. Why not bring a music festival to your wedding? Or, if time travel's your thing, Speakeasy to Me is a sophisticated swing quintet drawing inspiration from the glamour of the 1920s and '30s. It features female vocals, clarinet optional vintage dancers and some of the best outfits you've ever seen. If a full-sized group's too much for the space, talk to Erik about a duo or solo set. Or maybe it's a mutli-day wedding-palooza?! Bring all three!
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5 years in business
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We speak English and Spanish
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Review summary
Hot Buttered Rum/Gin & Boots are highly praised wedding bands—talented, professional, and flexible—learning special songs, tailoring lineups, and handling audio/setup. They get guests of all ages dancing and feel like part of the celebration. Strongly recommended.
Hot Buttered Rum took our ceremony and reception to the next level.
Just book them already.
Thanks again Erik!
Top Notch Musicians Who Get Everyone Dancing!
Best Wedding Ever
Erik and the boys were awesome, professional and – most importantly – fun. We had a very small wedding in Mendocino, so they really just felt like an extension of the friend group.
At the same time, they brought all the equipment and professionalism you’d expect from a veteran touring group of world-class musicians. I mean, we got a private Hot Buttered Rum concert (!), which would have blown my teenage mind back in the early aughts.
On a personal note, I’d just add that these guys are some of the kindest folks you could ever hope to meet.
Highly recommend them for all your wedding needs. Take me back!
Gin & Boots
Hot Buttered Rum played at our wedding 25 years ago!
Wedding party highlight
Gin and Boots
Erik was super easy to work with and had great ideas for how to use our venue (barn). It was also supposed to be largely outside, but the weather didn't cooperate, so we were inside...which I think was even better. They were very flexible. Highly recommend.
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