In Lieu Of Flowers is a 6-piece original Americana band that brings the authentic sound you're looking for. We understand that booking the right band can make or break your event. That's why we pride ourselves on being professional and easy to work with from first contact to the final note.
No drama, —just great music that sets the perfect atmosphere. Our vintage-rootsy songs create an unforgettable vibe whether you're planning a festival, wedding, corporate event, or private party. Guests consistently tell us we were the highlight of their experience, which means you look great for making the booking.
We handle all the details so you can enjoy your party. Sit back and trust the Flowers!
4 reviews
Ann C.
August 23, 2025I can’t say enough about working with In Lieu of Flowers and of the music they played. Dave went above and beyond to help our event be a success!
At our evening, outdoor event the night was cool. There was a soft breeze and the musicality just took us away. Beautiful instrumental offerings and vocals.
We will have them back to our venue.
Book them!!
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Americana Band, Folk Band
Jessica D.
October 11, 2022We hired In Lieu of Flowers for our Harvest Festival and they did not disappoint! We had many attendees comment on how much they enjoyed the music. Dave was wonderful to deal with, and we would hire them again in a heartbeat! We plan on having them back for our festival again next year. Highly recommended!
Hired as: Americana Band, Folk Band
In Lieu Of Flowers
Thanks, Jessica, we'd be honored to come back!!!
Emily O.
August 22, 2022I was so impressed by their professionalism during the booking and set up process. Most important, my guests and I were blown away by their musicianship. They played a mix of covers (see their list of influences) and their own songs and it was all fantastic. Everyone was raving. Thank you, Dave and the crew!
Hired as: Americana Band
In Lieu Of Flowers
Thank you Emily, the whole band thoroughly enjoyed playing at your event, we could ‘t stop talking about it, what amazing friends you have, and you’re an amazing host!!!
Sal S.
June 6, 2022Great music and storytelling provided by great musicians. Love the violin and peddle steel!
Easy to work with. Great songs. I'm gonna have them back!
Hired as: Americana Band, Folk Band
Price range: $600 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 40 - 200 minutes
You can expect catchy melodies, tight harmonies, great storytelling, and a round trip ticket through the aural landscape of Americana music. Mostly original songs with a smattering of popular cover tunes done in our own unique way. We are very easy to work with.
In Lieu of Flowers is a 5-piece original Americana band hailing from the dusty trails of Rhode Island and the rugged plains of Massachusetts.
We got a hankerin' for the vintage!, mixin' the sweet tones of mandolin, violin, accordion, banjo, and Irish bouzouki with the old-timey twang of the telecaster, the Gretsch guitar, and the ambient lap steel. topping it all off, we lay down these plucked strings over the heartbeat of a rhythm section provided by the sound of bass and drums.
our melodies paint a picture of the American landscape both old and new, rich and vibrant like the sunsets over new England. and when it comes to lyrics, it's story time!, we also pour our hearts out in harmonies high and lonesome, that'll make your soul stir.
so if you're lookin' for a sound that's as timeless as the frontier but modern as a broken heart, give us a
We simply need enough room for 6 musicians; back row: drums, pedal steel player sitting down, keyboards, front row: 2 guitarists, mandolin, bassist. need 3 microphones, 2 in front, 1 for the drummer.
Friday
Concert
7:00pm - 9:30pm
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North Smithfield, RI
Saturday
Festival
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Cotuit, MA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Contoocook, NH
ORIGINAL SONGS:
In The Hallway Of My Heart
Badfinger In My Ear
My Halo
The Usual Way
Caught It From Love
Miss Hazelwood
The Fable
Whittled Down To Nothing
100 Reasons
Blonde, Black, and Blue
Princess Divorces The Toad
Broken
Big Pink
Common Courtesy
Aberration of Light
No Diamonds
Haunting Me
Battle Song
Come On Down
Dirty Little Mouth
COVER SONGS (Americana Style):
You Might Think - The Cars
The Battle Is Over - Levon Helm Band
Can't Let Go - Robert Plant & Alyson Krauss
Wildflowers - Tom Petty
Tennesee Whisky - Chris Stapleton
Willin' - Little Feat
Teach Your Children - CSNY
You 'Aint Goin' Nowhere - The Byrds
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
No Surrender - Bruce Springsateen
The Band, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, and Alison Krauss, Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Buddy Miller, Alabama Shakes, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Sr., Buck Owens, and The Buckaroos, Waylon Jennings, Marc Cohn, NRBQ, Son Volt, Wilco, Tom Petty, and the Heartbreakers, Neil Young, John Prine, The Byrds, Led Zeppelin, Keith Richards, Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Ry Cooder, Loretta Lynn, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Springsteen, Nathaniel Rateliff, T-Bone Burnett, David Rawlings, Milk Carton Kids, Taylor Swift, The Low Anthem.
We bring all our own gear.
Americana Band
