The Finns

The Finns

The Finns bring Southern charm and rock 'n' roll energy, blending three-part harmonies and a funky rhythm section to create dynamic, soul-stirring performances for every event.

5-piece core lineup
Listen:  -- Sample Songs
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Start Me Up
Rolling Stones
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (01) - Start Me Up (Rolling Stones).mp3
Rolling Stones
Start Me Up
Black Water
Doobie Brothers
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (02) - Black Water (Doobie Brothers).mp3
Doobie Brothers
Black Water
Free Fallin'
Tom Petty
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (03) - Free Fallin' (Tom Petty).mp3
Tom Petty
Free Fallin'
Hey Jude
Beatles
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (04) - Hey Jude (Beatles).mp3
Beatles
Hey Jude
The Middle
Jimmy Eat World
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (05) - The Middle (Jimmy Eat World).mp3
Jimmy Eat World
The Middle
Listen to the Music
Doobie Brothers
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (06) - Listen to the Music (Doobie Brothers).mp3
Doobie Brothers
Listen to the Music
Cecilia
Simon & Garfunkel
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (07) - Cecilia (Simon & Garfunkel).mp3
Simon & Garfunkel
Cecilia
Closer
Chainsmokers
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (08) - Closer (Chainsmokers).mp3
Chainsmokers
Closer
Wake Me Up
Avicii
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (09) - Wake Me Up (Avicii).mp3
Avicii
Wake Me Up
I Want You to Want Me
Cheap Trick
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (10) - I Want You to Want Me (Cheap Trick).mp3
Cheap Trick
I Want You to Want Me
No Rain
Blind Melon
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (11) - No Rain (Blind Melon).mp3
Blind Melon
No Rain
Shakedown Street
Grateful Dead
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (12) - Shakedown Street (Grateful Dead).mp3
Grateful Dead
Shakedown Street
My Girl
The Temptations
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (13) - My Girl (The Temptations).mp3
The Temptations
My Girl
Joker
Steve Miller Band
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (14) - Joker (Steve Miller Band).mp3
Steve Miller Band
Joker
One Headlight
Wallflowers
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (15) - One Headlight (Wallflowers).mp3
Wallflowers
One Headlight
Take It Easy
Eagles
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (16) - Take It Easy (Eagles).mp3
Eagles
Take It Easy
Wagon Wheel
Old Crow Medicine Show
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (17) - Wagon Wheel (Old Crow Medicine Show).mp3
Old Crow Medicine Show
Wagon Wheel
Africa
Toto
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (18) - Africa (Toto).mp3
Toto
Africa
The Way You Look Tonight
Standard
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (19) - The Way You Look Tonight (Standard).mp3
Standard
The Way You Look Tonight
Sweet Child Of Mine
Guns 'n' Roses
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (20) - Sweet Child Of Mine (Guns 'n' Roses).mp3
Guns 'n' Roses
Sweet Child Of Mine
Something
The Beatles
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (21) - Something (The Beatles).mp3
The Beatles
Something
Proud Mary
Creedence Clearwater Revival
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (22) - Proud Mary (Creedence Clearwater Revival).mp3
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Proud Mary
Time Of The Season
Zombies
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (23) - Time Of The Season (Zombies).mp3
Zombies
Time Of The Season
Get Lucky
Daft Punk
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (24) - Get Lucky (Daft Punk).mp3
Daft Punk
Get Lucky
Into The Mystic
Van Morrison
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (25) - Into The Mystic (Van Morrison).mp3
Van Morrison
Into The Mystic
Shape of You
Ed Sheeran
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (26) - Shape of You (Ed Sheeran).mp3
Ed Sheeran
Shape of You
Another Brick in the Wall
Pink Floyd
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (27) - Another Brick in the Wall (Pink Floyd).mp3
Pink Floyd
Another Brick in the Wall
Come Together
Beatles
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (28) - Come Together (Beatles).mp3
Beatles
Come Together
Truckin'
Grateful Dead
https://d3ryeotcgk2wwl.cloudfront.net/the-finns/audio/Finns (29) - Truckin' (Grateful Dead).mp3
Grateful Dead
Truckin'
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Hey Jude
Beatles, The
Classic Rock
Hit Me Baby One More Time
Britney Spears
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Hold My Hand
Hootie and the Blowfish
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Honey Bee
Tom Petty
Classic Rock
Honky Tonk Woman
Rolling Stones
Classic Rock
Hound Dog
Elvis Presley
Classic Rock
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
James Taylor
Classic Rock
I Love Rock 'n' Roll
Joan Jett
80's Pop and Rock
I Saw Her Standing There
Beatles, The
Classic Rock
I Shall Be Released
Band, The
Classic Rock
I Wanna Be Your Lover
Prince
80's Pop and Rock
I Want You Back
Jackson 5
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
I Want You To Want Me
Cheap Trick
80's Pop and Rock
I Will Wait
Mumford & Sons
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
I Won't Back Down
Tom Petty
Classic Rock
I'm On Fire
Bruce Springsteen
Classic Rock
I've Been Waiting
Matthew Sweet
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
If I Had $1,000,000
Barenaked Ladies
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
In My Life
Beatles, The
Classic Rock
Interstate Love Song
Stone Temple Pilots
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Into The Mystic
Van Morrison
Ballads & Slow Songs
Into the Great Wide Open
Tom Petty
Classic Rock
Is This Love
Bob Marley
Reggae & Caribbean
Jeremy
Pearl Jam
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Jolene
Dolly Parton
Country & Americana
Jump, Jive & Wail
Brian Setzer Orchestra
Jazz, Swing & Standards
Just One Look
Doris Troy
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
Just The Two Of Us
Bill Withers
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
Just What I Needed
Cars, The
80's Pop and Rock
Karma Police
Radiohead
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Keep On Rockin' Me Baby
Steve Miller Band
Classic Rock
Killing me Softly
Fugees, The
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Kiss
Prince
80's Pop and Rock
Kiss From a Rose
Seal
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Laid
James
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Landslide
Fleetwood Mac
Classic Rock
Last Dance With Mary Jane
Tom Petty
Classic Rock
Lay Down Sally
Eric Clapton
Classic Rock
Learn to Fly
Foo Fighters
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Let My Love Open the Door
Pete Townsend
Classic Rock
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Ballads & Slow Songs
Let's Stay Together
Al Green
Ballads & Slow Songs
Linger
Cranberries, The
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Listen To The Music
Doobie Brothers
Classic Rock
Love Shack
B-52's, The
80's Pop and Rock
Love Will Keep Us Alive
Eagles, The
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Lovely Day
Bill Withers
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
Low
Cracker
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Luckenbach, Texas
Waylon Jennings
Country & Americana
Man on the Moon
R.E.M.
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Miss You
Rolling Stones
Classic Rock
Mustang Sally
Wilson Pickett
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
My Girl
Temptations, The
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
My Little Girl
Tim McGraw
Country & Americana
My Own Worst Enemy
Lit
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Never Let You Go
Third Eye Blind
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
No Rain
Blind Melon
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
On the Road Again
Willie Nelson
Country & Americana
One Headlight
Wallflowers, The
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
One of these Nights
Eagles, The
Classic Rock
Operator
Jim Croce
Classic Rock
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Eagles, The
Classic Rock
Power of Love
Huey Lewis & The News
80's Pop and Rock
Proud Mary
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Classic Rock
Psycho Killer
Talking Heads, The
Classic Rock
Pumped Up Kicks
Foster the People
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Purple Rain
Prince
80's Pop and Rock
Redesigning Women
The Highwomen
Country & Americana
Rehab
Amy Winehouse
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Revolution
Beatles, The
Classic Rock
Right Down the Line
Gerry Rafferty
80's Pop and Rock
Ring of Fire
Johnny Cash
Country & Americana
Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley and the Comets
Classic Rock
Rockin' In The Free World
Neil Young
Classic Rock
Room At the Top
Tom Petty
Classic Rock
Roseanna
Toto
80's Pop and Rock
Run Rudolph Run
Chuck Berry
50s-60s Oldies & Rock and Roll
Running Down a Dream
Tom Petty
Classic Rock
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Bruce Springsteen
Classic Rock
Santeria
Sublime
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Say It Ain't So
Weezer
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
September
Earth, Wind & Fire
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
Seven Bridges Road
Eagles, The
Classic Rock
Shakedown Street
Grateful Dead
Classic Rock
Shape of You
Ed Sheeran
Modern Hits
Shiny Happy People
R.E.M.
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Shout
Isley Brothers
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
Signed Sealed Delivered
Stevie Wonder
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
Simple Man
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Classic Rock
Something
Beatles, The
Classic Rock
Sour Girl
Stone Temple Pilots
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Squeeze Box
Who, The
Classic Rock
Stand By Me
Ben E. King
Ballads & Slow Songs
Start Me Up
Rolling Stones
Classic Rock
Stayin' Alive
Bee Gees
Classic Rock
Steal My Kisses
Ben Harper
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Still Haven't Found
U2
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Straight to Hell
Drivin' and Cryin'
Classic Rock
Stubborn Love
Lumineers, The
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Stuck On You
Lionel Richie
80's Pop and Rock
500 Miles
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Proclaimers, The
80's Pop and Rock
Across the Universe
|
Beatles, The
Classic Rock
Africa
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Toto
80's Pop and Rock
Against the Wind
|
Bob Seger
Classic Rock
Ain't No Sunshine
|
Bill Withers
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
All I have to Do is Dream
|
Everly Brothers, The
Classic Rock
All You Need is Love
|
Beatles, The
Classic Rock
All Your'n
|
Tyler Childers
Country & Americana
American Girl
|
Tom Petty
Classic Rock
Amie
|
Pure Prairie League
Classic Rock
And It Stoned Me
|
Van Morrison
Classic Rock
Angel From Montgomery
|
John Prine
Country & Americana
Another Brick in the Wall
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Pink Floyd
Classic Rock
Atlantic City
|
The Band
Country & Americana
Baby I'm Yours
|
Arctic Monkeys
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Baby One More Time
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Britney Spears
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Back on the Train
|
Phish
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Backwater
|
Meat Puppets
Classic Rock
Bad Bad Leroy Brown
|
Jim Croce
Classic Rock
Bad Moon Rising
|
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Classic Rock
Ballad of El Goodo
|
Big Star
Classic Rock
Band on the Run
|
Paul McCartney
Classic Rock
Bang a Gong
|
T Rex
Classic Rock
Billie Jean
|
Michael Jackson
80's Pop and Rock
Black Water
|
Doobie Brothers
Classic Rock
Black Water
|
Doobie Brothers
Classic Rock
Blister in the Sun
|
Violent Femmes
80's Pop and Rock
Blue
|
Jayhawks, The
Country & Americana
Brandy
|
Looking Glass
Classic Rock
Breakdown
|
Tom Petty
Classic Rock
Bring It On Home To Me
|
Sam Cooke
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
Brown-Eyed Girl
|
Van Morrison
Classic Rock
Burning Down The House
|
Talking Heads, The
Classic Rock
Can't Help Falling In Love
|
Elvis Presley
Ballads & Slow Songs
Carolina Girls
|
Chairmen of the Board
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
Carolina In My Mind
|
James Taylor
Classic Rock
Carried Away
|
George Strait
Country & Americana
Casey Jones
|
Grateful Dead
Classic Rock
Cecilia
|
Simon & Garfunkel
Classic Rock
Closer
|
Chainsmokers, The
Modern Hits
Come Together
|
Beatles, The
Classic Rock
Comfortably Numb
|
Pink Floyd
Classic Rock
Copperhead Road
|
Steve Earle
Country & Americana
Could You Be Loved
|
Bob Marley
Reggae & Caribbean
Country Roads
|
John Denver
Country & Americana
Crazy
|
Gnarls Barkley
2000's Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
|
Queen
Classic Rock
Creep
|
Radiohead
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Crowded Table
|
The Highwomen
Country & Americana
D'yer Mak'er
|
Led Zeppelin
Classic Rock
Dance Dance Dance
|
Steve Miller Band
Classic Rock
Dancing in the Dark
|
Bruce Springsteen
Classic Rock
Dancing in the Moonlight
|
King Harvest
Classic Rock
Daughter
|
Pearl Jam
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Days Like This
|
Van Morrison
Classic Rock
December 1963 (Oh What a Night)
|
Four Seasons
Motown, Funk, Soul, & Beach
Dixie Chicken
|
Little Feat
Classic Rock
Dixieland Delight
|
Alabama
Country & Americana
Do It Again
|
Steely Dan
Classic Rock
Dock of the Bay
|
Otis Redding
Ballads & Slow Songs
Don't Be Cruel
|
Elvis Presley
Classic Rock
Don't Blink
|
Kenny Chesney
Country & Americana
Don't Bring Me Down
|
ELO
Classic Rock
Don't Dream It's Over
|
Crowded House
80's Pop and Rock
Don't Let Me Down
|
Beatles, The
Classic Rock
Don't Look Back In Anger
|
Oasis
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Don't Stop Believing
|
Journey
80's Pop and Rock
Down With Disease
|
Phish
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Dreams
|
Fleetwood Mac
Classic Rock
Drift Away
|
Dobie Gray
Classic Rock
Elderly Woman In A Small Town
|
Pearl Jam
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
End of the Line
|
Traveling Wilburies
Classic Rock
Ends of the Earth
|
Lord Huron
Modern Hits
Escape
|
Rupert Holmes
Classic Rock
Family Tradition
|
Hank Williams, Jr.
Country & Americana
Father & Daughter
|
Paul Simon
Classic Rock
Feel Like Makin' Love
|
Bad Company
Classic Rock
Fire and Rain
|
James Taylor
Classic Rock
Fishing In the Dark
|
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Country & Americana
Folsom Prison Blues
|
Johnny Cash
Country & Americana
Fooled Around and Fell In Love
|
Elvin Bishop
Classic Rock
Forever and Ever
|
Randy Travis
Country & Americana
Free Falling
|
Tom Petty
Classic Rock
Friend of the Devil
|
Grateful Dead
Classic Rock
Friends In Low Places
|
Garth Brooks
Country & Americana
From Hank to Hendrix
|
Neil Young
Classic Rock
Get Back
|
Beatles, The
Classic Rock
Get Lucky
|
Daft Punk
Modern Hits
Gimme One Reason
|
Tracy Chapman
90's Alternative and Hip-Hop
Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon
|
Neil Diamond
Classic Rock
Go Your Own Way
|
Fleetwood Mac
Classic Rock
God Only Knows
|
Beach Boys
Classic Rock
Golden Years
|
David Bowie
Classic Rock
Got My Mind Set on You
|
George Harrison
Classic Rock
Hallelujah
|
Leonard Cohen
Classic Rock
Happy Together
|
Turtles, The
Classic Rock
Harvest Moon
|
Neil Young
Classic Rock
Hava Nagila
|
Traditional
Ethnic & Specialty
Have You Ever Seen the Rain
|
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Classic Rock
Heart of Glass
|
Blondie
80's Pop and Rock

Core Lineup

Male Vocal/Guitar
Guitar/Vocal
Drums
Bass/Vocal

Add-on Lineup Options

Horns
Additional Vocalists
Dancers

Add-on Services

Additional Sound System
Live Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Sound System
Continuous Music
DJ Service
Live Ceremony Music
Second Line Parade
Offered by this band
Not offered by this band

About the Band

The Finns

With roots in the colorful and ever-evolving North Carolina music scene, The Finns epitomize a fun-loving, live rock’n’roll party experience with a comforting dash of Southern charm. This band of musical brothers share a love for the craft of performing timeless music which they combine with a keen attention to detail and seasoned professionalism. Accessible, approachable, and offering a song repertoire that ranges from The Beatles to Bruno Mars, The Finns offer a fun musical dynamic that makes special events uniquely memorable.

Each member of The Finns has impressive musical credentials that include major label recording, international touring, and performance experience at thousands of concerts and parties around the country. This unique perspective as a party band allows the The Finns to play to their strengths, showcasing an original spirit, an organic vibe and exceptional musicality.

Three-part harmonies resound as band leader and guitarist Mark Kano shares the vocal spotlight with his counterparts on the six-string, Jordan Powers and Josh King. The singing range of this threesome impresses audiences and allows the group to explore creative and harmonic landscapes, much like some of popular music’s most accomplished bands such The Eagles, U2 and Mumford & Sons. Bassist Andy Ware and drummer Eddie Walker keep a solid, funky backbeat that builds up the rhythm of every party and keeps the dance floor packed.

Live music feeds the soul, excites the heart and connects people in a unique and powerful way. The Finns exemplify the collective energy of a concert experience with a charming approach and undeniable musical talent to make sure every event is truly unforgettable.

LIVE PERFORMANCES

Testimonial

They were absolutely amazing! I had heard their music on the website but they were even better live. They made our wedding so magical and everyone raved about them all night (and since then). Even the venue said that The Finns were the best band they had ever had perform there. Saying they killed it was an understatement!!!!!!!

Lauren P
October 29, 2024

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Everything went great. The Finns were awesome! Everything they played was great. Their song selection was great. They accommodated a couple of requests. Also, what they played during dinner was really well done. Our dance floor was packed all night. People were raving about how awesome the band was. Right down to the way they were dressed, we loved them.
Brian D
October 22, 2024
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The Finn's were fantastic!!!! No one came off the dance floor. Their description on the website is perfectly accurate Ñ we loved them!
Sherri P
October 10, 2024
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Honestly, this was the best band ever. Everything was fantastic. So many people of all genders and ages ran up to Carter and I raving about the band!! The set list was to a tee PERFECT and they really rocked the house down. Felt so honored and special they learned out final song just for us. It is a tradition that we get together for that song, and we have done that at the past 4 weddings in our friend group! They made our tradition come alive being it was the first time a band played it for us. Thank you x1 million to such a wonderful talented group of guys that made our wedding day so much fun!
Sydney V
September 24, 2024
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The Finns were AMAZING! The music was incredible and we received so many kind compliments on how fun and engaging they made our reception.
Mackenzie and Jake
September 18, 2024
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We simply have so much to say about The Finns! The Finns are truly one of one. Individually and collectively, they are incredible musical artists. Several family members have mentioned that they are the best wedding band they have ever seen. We couldn't agree more. We are so grateful that you all were willing to work with us and help to create such a memorable evening.
Will A
September 10, 2024
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The Finns did an absolutely amazing job! I can't tell you how many people I walked past during the event and overheard comments like "I really like this band" or something of the sort. I personally enjoyed their style immensely and they were all so nice and easy to work with. The Finns were the perfect fit for that event.
Thomas
June 18, 2024
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The Finns were absolutely incredible, we could not have asked for a better experience with them. They were even better in person, which is hard to imagine given how amazing they sound online. Our guests raved about them all night and still a week later.
Mandy F
June 9, 2024

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