Day of Embers
OVERVIEW
Day of Embers isn’t just about playing tunes; it creates an immersive musical experience. Daryl James and Dawn, a fiery duo with deep Welsh, Scottish, Irish, and Indian roots, weave together contemporary classics with centuries-old folklore, making every performance a unique journey. Their hauntingly beautiful harmonies and diverse instrumentation craft a sound that feels both ancient and fresh—perfect for couples who want music with meaning.
Whether it’s an intimate elopement or a full-blown wedding reception, their setlist spans current and vintage hits with an acoustic/folk twist, heartfelt melodies and toe-tapping jigs that will fill the dance floor (and may even have you all singing along too!). They bring a passion for storytelling and musical craftsmanship, tailoring their performance to reflect each couple’s unique love story.
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About
Iechyd Da! I'm Daryl James - originally from Wales and now a proud Aussie citizen! I am also part owner and music booker for Day of Embers with my wife, Dawny. We started our duo 5 years ago, performing at festivals and boutique events all around Australia, the UK and Canada, playing regularly at public and private events, house concerts and of course, weddings! I am here to make sure planning music for your special day is easy and stress free, so you can relax and enjoy!
Daryl James
Musician / Producer
Easy Weddings Special Offer
Personalised Love Song
Show how much you adore each other with your very own love song!
For our next 5 bookings with Easy Weddings, we are offering couples the option of a customised song for your special day... at no extra cost! Share beautiful details - like how you first met, what you love about each other most, choose a style of song that you both love... and voila!
We will send you a rough recording to make sure you love it (and we will work with you to make any adjustments).
We can then include it as part of your live music package, performing it for you on the day as a touching, humorous and tear-jerking moment to share with your family. We can also record your love song professionally as a beautiful and unique keep sake to mark this magical day.
With all of our love,
Daryl & Dawn
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Location
Service Area Sunshine Coast & Surrounding Areas
FAQ
Yes! You can either book us as a duo or Daryl James as a soloist. Or if you would like to mix it up... you can choose both options!
Yes! We understand how magical it is to have that perfect song as you walk down the aisle. For that reason, we are happy to learn a couple of new songs, just for you. We also have an extensive repertoire of songs that you can choose from for the rest of the day, all the way from the 50s to the hits of today. We can play a number of popular traditional (and not so traditional) Irish and English songs too, and even a few medieval tunes... for good measure!
Yes we can! Aside from our 'plugged in' set up and PA system, we also have a portable amp. This comes in very handy if access to power proves a little too difficult! For weddings that are set in gardens, forests, feilds, on beaches or on top of mountains, we have found this to be a perfect way of adding music to the most special moment of the day - when you are walking down the aisle.
April 2025
April 2025
Day of Embers
Ange we've so loved working with you too - thank you so much for this very beautiful review. We are both so pleased that you are happy with our contribution to your wonderful agency and look forward to working with you again! Love, Daryl & Dawny
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Hi Andy, wow thank you so much - it was an absolute honour to be part of your special day! I'm thrilled that you were so happy with everything and we both appreciate your beautiful words very much. We wish you both the very best and are sending all of our love. Daryl & Dawn