The Gamblers

Oranmore, Co Galway
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The Gamblers are a professional wedding and event band based in Galway, Ireland.

We play -all live-, energetic music to keep the dance floor full for the night!

With guitar, bass, accordion, fiddle, bodrhan, and drums we will entertain you and your guests with hi-energy music. Each member of The Gamblers has at least 15 year's experience in the music industry. We have all performed in other wedding/events bands in the past; so with The Gamblers you can be reassured that our collective experience of over 90 years in the business and musical lineage we will make your night a night to remember.

We provide a wide range of music to keep all of your guests entertained. Playing lively Irish Trad mixed in with your Pop, Rock and Country favourites!

The Gambler's sound is uniquely versatile with its -all live- traditional set. We have worked hard to put together a modern and professional traditional set to give that extra sound and craic on your night.

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dee
5.0
Married on 18th Oct 2025
We loved this band from the first time we seen them in Oranmore! They are so nice to deal with and so accomodating and are pure professionnals. They brought the absolute craic from our first dance to Siege of Ennis to the end of the DJ session. Every guest — from our young nephew and nieces to our friends and family were on the dance floor having the time of their lives all night. The dance floor was never empty. They nailed every song, and the transition from the live set to the DJ was so smooth. They even worked in all our personal requests perfectly. Having You'll never walk alone for our last dance was just so special- all thanks to Billy's recommendation to choose a song that is special for us as a last dance. We’ve had so many guests tell us it was the best wedding band they’ve ever heard, and we totally agree. They made our wedding absolutely unforgettable!
Go raibh míle maith agaibh Billy and the lads :)
Added 3rd Nov 2025
Ali
4.8
Married on 11th Oct 2025
The Gamblers played at our wedding Oct 25 and we cannot recommend them highly enough! They are such a talented group of musicians and are so easy to work with! They were so accommodating to requests from us and our wedding guests and they kept the dance floor hopping all night! I highly recommend using their option for DJ also after the band plays! They read the room perfectly and kept everyone on their feet until 2am! They were such a huge part of our wedding and really made the day for us! Thank you so much to all the band! We would definitely highly recommend them! You will not find better!
Added 20th Oct 2025
Dee
5.0
Married on 3rd Oct 2025
We had The Gamblers play at our wedding, and they were absolutely class! From the first song to the final song, the dance floor was packed all night. They played a perfect mix of everything to keep everyone on their feet.
So many of our guests commented on how amazing the band was and how lively they were.
They really know how to read a crowd and keep the momentum going.
We’re so glad we had them as part of our day! Thanks so much lads!
Added 22nd Oct 2025
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Leanne and Vadim McEvoy
5.0
Married on 27th Sep 2025
We had The Gamblers play at our wedding in County Clare in September 2025, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better band and DJ. From the very first song to the last dance, they kept the floor packed all night long! The energy, talent, and professionalism from the whole band were exceptional. They played a fantastic mix of music that had everyone — from our youngest guests to our grandparents — up dancing and singing along. Their transitions between live music and DJ sets were seamless, keeping the atmosphere electric from start to finish. So many of our guests came up to us afterwards saying it was the best wedding entertainment they’d ever experienced. The Gamblers really made our night — their chemistry on stage, the quality of the sound, and their ability to read the crowd were second to none. If you’re looking for a wedding band and DJ who will bring unbelievable energy, top-class musicianship, and unforgettable memories to your big day, we couldn’t recommend The Gamblers more highly. They were an absolute highlight of our wedding and we’re beyond grateful for the amazing experience they gave us and our guests. Thank you so much, lads — you were phenomenal! 💃🕺🎶
Added 15th Oct 2025
Erin Kelly
5.0
Married on 17th Sep 2025
Billy was delightful to work with, very responsive and genuine. The band was incredible - everyone was so talented and they put on an amazing show. We had requested they learn 1-2 songs outside of their genre that we liked (punk/rock/pop punk) and they went above and beyond to learn 5-6 songs for us. They absolutely nailed it! Would highly recommend them for any event.
Added 28th Nov 2025
Eimear
5.0
Married on 18th Jul 2025
We had the Gamblers for our wedding in July 2025. They were absolutely brilliant. We wanted good craic and everyone up on the dance floor- which they absolutely achieved!! We even had a ceili which was just brilliant. We were delighted and our guests are still talking about how good the music was. We opted for them for both band and DJ and it was so seamless from booking to the night. Couldn’t recommend them enough- Billy and the lads are the best if you’re looking for a night of great fun and lots of dancing!!
Added 15th Oct 2025
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Sharon and Cathal O'Connor
5.0
Married on 4th Jul 2025
We had The Gamblers play at our wedding reception in Kilronan Castle, and they were absolutely fantastic. From the moment we booked them, Billy and the lads were incredibly accommodating, professional, and easy to work with—nothing was ever too much trouble.

Their performance on the night was outstanding. The dancefloor was full from start to finish, thanks to the incredible music and energy they brought. Every single guest commented on how brilliant the band was, and it truly made the evening unforgettable.

Thank you so much, Billy, for everything. You and the band were a huge part of what made our day so special.

Sharon and Cathal O' Connor
Added 6th Aug 2025
Dearbhaile
5.0
Married on 28th Jun 2025
We had The Gamblers play at our wedding on Saturday and they were just unbelievable! The dance floor was packed for the whole night and they played exactly the type of music that we asked for. Billy was a gent to deal with from day 1 and every message was replied to so quickly!
So many people commented on the band, from our friends to our parents and aunts/uncles, so all age groups were catered for! If you're looking for a lively band with a mix of classic and modern songs,the Gamblers are the band for you!
Added 2nd Jul 2025
Sheila & Paul
5.0
Married on 13th Jun 2025
Booking The Gamblers for our wedding was one of the best choices we made!

We booked the band for the evening and as DJ later that night.

They were so responsive, helpful and had no issue with any of our requests in the lead up to our big day.

They were lively and so much fun on the day itself.
They had great interaction with the guests and kept the floor full from the moment they started and the whole time they played.
They played a mix of genres that kept all ages happy and even played my late father’s favourite song so well (which wouldn’t be very popular or that well known).

Our guests are still talking about what an amazing band we had.

Couldn’t have asked for better!
Added 2nd Jul 2025
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Chloe
5.0
Married on 7th Jun 2025
We had Billy & the lads play our wedding, both band & DJ, three weeks ago and cannot say enough good things about them!

From first contact to the follow up Billy could not have been better. Fast to reply, ready with all the hints and tips!

We genuinely had the best time! So did everyone, the band are still the talk of the parish 3 weeks later - the best wedding band people have heard in a long time - no one could get over how full the dance floor was all night - even the hotel staff mentioned it! The lads read the crowd and knew exactly what to play to keep everyone up and dancing!

10/10 would recommend the lads to anyone planning a wedding or event!



Added 3rd Jul 2025
Lisa Larkin
5.0
Married on 30th May 2025
We cannot recommend Billy and The Gamblers highly enough! We had The Gamblers for our wedding back in May and from the minute we sent the first enquiry Billy was so quick to come back to us and was so helpful, letting us know where they had upcoming gigs so we could go see them etc. On the day they were absolutely amazing, the crowd never left the dancefloor all night from the minute the band started until the DJ set ended. They emailed us a couple of weeks before the wedding and built their set list around the songs we wanted included. Thank you so much Billy & the lads!
Added 23rd Aug 2025
Stephen Finn
5.0
Married on 23rd May 2025
Billy and the gamblers are Excellent! They travelled to cork no problem. There setup and gear they have is unreal. Dance floor was busy all night. Everybody came to me afterwards saying band were Excellent where did you get them my anwser was Galway there always a good session in Galway so why not bring Galway band to cork. Great job lads highly recommend ye for weddings.
Added 27th May 2025
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Mary McCarthy
5.0
Married on 25th Jul 2024
Billy and the band were brilliant from start to finish! Once they’d kicked off, the dance floor never emptied and a few days on, we were still sore from dancing! They were incredibly obliging and great with communication. Would 100% recommend for a great night.

Added 29th Jul 2024
Con & Kat
5.0
Married on 8th Jun 2024
Billy and the team were incredible. From the music set, to the impromptu reels, and DJ, our guests had an absolute blast on our big day.

Book them, you won't regret it!
Added 24th Dec 2024
Edel Hamilton
5.0
Married on 10th Sep 2023
Amazing wedding band, tailored the music exactly to the crowd as we wanted, the dance floor was full all night. And such a lovely group to work with and prepare for your Special Day! My brother already has them booked for his wedding and really looking forward to seeing them again.
Added 21st Jun 2023
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Sinead
5.0
Married on 20th May 2023
The Gamblers were our wedding band and they were brilliant. Billy was an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish, very chill and easy going we didn't have to worry about anything and nothing was too much trouble. They played exactly what we wanted and they learned our first dance too which we were delighted with. The band was great craic on the night and the dance floor was full from start to finish.
Added 15th Jun 2023
Mairead Murphy
5.0
Married on 29th Apr 2023
I cannot recommend this band enough- the dance floor was full all evening and they sang a variety of songs to suit everyone's taste. Billy was such a pleasure to deal with- very chill and professional. We were delighted he was able to sing our song we had picked for our first dance. Everyone commented afterwards on how great the band were and at keeping the crowd going with a mix of trad and modern and liveliness to there music.
Added 7th Nov 2023
Crystal McGoff
4.8
Married on 16th Sep 2022
I can't say enough good things about this band. They were fantastic from start to finish and absolutely made our wedding! Guests were coming up to us and saying that they?d never danced so much at a wedding and some even said it was the best wedding they?d ever been too. I was over the moon with the response from guests and my husband and I had the best night. The gamblers are a proper band and you can tell how much they enjoy playing together. They have a great musical set up with a violin, guitars and accordian. This meant that both the traditional and more modern songs sounded fantastic and authentic. The had a great mix of old and new and great crowd participation. I was so lucky to find the Gamblers!
Added 21st Jun 2023
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Anna Coyle
5.0
Married on 6th Aug 2022
John and I got married last August. Billy and the lads were our band on the night.
We could not recommend The Gambler Band enough. Our guests did not leave the dance floor all night. The band were extremely entertaining and the lads all have amazing talents. Thanks again to Billy and the band for making our wedding so memorable. We will never forget the fun night we had dancing to their music! So many of our guests asked about our band and said they would also highly recommend them!! Thanks again lads ????
Added 13th Jun 2023
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