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The Karens

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About The Karens

The Karens. Playing your favourite Rock and Soul Covers in London and the South-East.
Cover band
London
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We are The Karens, are a powerhouse five piece covers band (drums, guitars, keys, bass, lead vocals and backing vocals) based in North London and our mission is to leave no dance floor empty. Our setlist spans 1960s-2020s, and includes several classic songs and dancefloor anthems. Our interpretation of seminal tracks and banging grooves is inspired and we deliver cherished classics with a twist. Drawing from a repertoire of authentic soul, powerhouse rock and many more iconic genres, we guarantee to pound your eardrums, move your dancing feet and leave you wanting more. Recent gigs include: Marion Anderson Pub, Clerkenwell - November 29th 2024 Fiddlers' Elbow, Camden - March 21st 2025 The Green Man Beer Festival, Essex - May 17th 2025

The Karens' Reviews

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Ryan

Didn’t expect to be belting out Don’t Stop Believin’ and Rescue Me on a Friday night in Camden, but The Karens made it impossible not to. Proper energy, slick transitions, and powerful vocals.

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Simon

I was sceptical about another covers band — but The Karens aren’t just tight, they’ve got serious energy. Crowd was buzzing from the first note to the last encore. Easy Lover was a vibe.

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The Karens' Song list

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"The Letter" - Joe Cocker (4:11)
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" - Queen (2:43)
"You're So Vain" - Carly Simon (4:18)
"Rescue Me" - Fontella Bass (2:51)
"Proud Mary" - Tina Turner (5:27)
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" - Stevie Wonder (2:39)
"You Make My Dreams" - Daryl Hall & John Oates (3:11)
"Don't Stop Me Now" - Queen (3:29)
"Mustang Sally" - The Commitments (4:02)
"Chain of Fools" - Aretha Franklin (2:47)
"Tequila" - The Champs (2:15)
"Green Onions" - Booker T. & the M.G.'s (2:56)
"Money For Nothing" - Dire Straits
"Fortunate Son" - Creedence Clearwater Revival (2:21)
"Rich Girl" - Daryl Hall & John Oates (2:23)
"Beggin'" - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (2:48)
"Hard To Handle" - The Black Crowes (3:08)
"Stuck In The Middle With You" - Stealers Wheel (3:29)
"All I Wanna Do" - Sheryl Crow (4:32)
"Mercy" - The Third Degree, Jon Allen (3:20)
"Valerie" - Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse (3:39)
"Tears Dry On Their Own" - Amy Winehouse (3:06)
"Drift Away" - Dobie Gray (3:54)
"Rosanna" - TOTO (5:31)
"Super Duper Love" - Joss Stone (4:20)
"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" - The Proclaimers (3:39)
"Get It On" - T. Rex (4:23)
"Step On" - Happy Mondays (5:17)
"Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" - ABBA (4:53)
"Long Train Runnin'" - The Doobie Brothers (3:27)
"Jumpin' Jack Flash" - The Rolling Stones (3:43)
"Piece of My Heart" - Big Brother and the Holding Company
"Sweet Home Alabama" - Lynyrd Skynyrd (4:44)
"The Weight" - The Band (4:34)
"Gloria" - Van Morrison (5:20)
"Rosanna" - TOTO (5:31)
"Wicked Game" - Chris Isaak (4:49)
"Dreams" - Fleetwood Mac (4:18)
"Easy Lover" - Phil Collins
"Black" - Pearl Jam
"Get Lucky" - Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams (6:10)
"Livin' On A Prayer" - Bon Jovi (4:09)
"Don't Stop Believin'" - Journey (4:09)
"Love Shack" - The B-52's (5:21)
Shallow - Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Trying to get to you - Elvis Presley

The Karens' Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£937.50
Up to 2 hours£2000
Up to 3 hours£3125

Add-ons

PA, mixer and mics
+£1250
Customer questions

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get on the night.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys, Drums. We are a powerhouse 5 piece outfit.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

This is a really popular request and if you'd like to provide a DJ service via our PA before the set starts and after the final set until the venue closes, we can facilitate this for an additional fee.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works setwise for your event.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Supplying a PA system is an extra add-on to your basic quote. We usually require a minimum of 4m by 2m space to perform. We do not offer to supply a lighting system.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £60 for this service to take into account rehearsal times and studio rental etc.
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Soul, R&B, Rock, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Pop rock, Motown, Pop, Disco, Funk, Folk rock, Funk rock
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Christmas party, Corporate event, Private event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Charity event
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