The Hitmen Trio
Award winning band
“The Hitmen Trio use amplified acoustic instruments, creative, original arrangements and mash-ups to give well-loved songs a unique makeover. This year they won the Judges’ Commendation for Wedding Band of the Year at the WeddingsOnline.ie awards and were nominated for the Brides’ Choice award. The band are known for their harmony vocals and use guitar and piano to create an upbeat yet intimate sound. Roly Smyth, Cian Mekitarian and Romain Piccolo are versatile virtuoso players; their shows have so much energy and passion you’d be forgiven for thinking there were twice as many onstage”
Hot Press
Meet THE BAND
The Hitmen Trio have been gracing stages big and small in Ireland and abroad for over 10 years.
Initially playing at small boutique weddings and parties, within a few years they developed the sound to fill ballrooms and festivals, even a weekend slot at Electric Picnic on the Moretti Stage. We love playing main events, drinks receptions and ceremonies and have a cracking DJ set too.
Cian and Roly have been friends and creative influences on one another since the tender age of 8, growing up in County Kildare, and their careers have always involved each other musically as the dynamic is strong.
Roly & Romain undertook a HDIP in music in 2012, started jamming together and the blend was instantaneous, a band was set up and gigs were booked!
Using acoustic instruments the sound created is impressively warm and dynamic, the songs and arrangements are expertly crafted and the energy emitted on the dance-floor has been the focal point of hundreds of weddings and functions to those in the know. Get in touch to book your event. We can promise you won’t stay in your seat.
ROLY SMYTH
Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards & PianoDrinks reception Piano/vocalsA born performer and musician Roly loves all aspects of the music business, from the organisation of the band logistics to dealing with excited brides and grooms with the wedding planning.
Roly’s versatility and professionalism come in very useful whether organising ceremony music or piano performance (yes, he plays piano at ceremonies and receptions) and his true passion for music can be seen when performing with the Hitmen Trio using his signature rhythm style guitar and vocals. He thrives on the energy and fun derived from being in a great wedding receptions band. Roly got married in October 2012 so has been through the process most couples reading this are going through now- feel free to ask him for advice (not on marriage itself, just the organisation of the party)!Strange Fact:
Roly is training for a half Ironman this year and is determined to be in the best shape of his life!
CIAN MEKITARIAN
Lead Vocals and Rhythmic Beats
Vocalist and Performer Cian brings it to the table in true Hitmen Trio style
A performer, artist (visual and audio) percussionist and vocalist; Cian brings energy and class to proceedings with craic aplenty from his throne in the middle of the Trio
Unmistakable vocals and range, a keen sense of arrangement, with a personality for any stage- it is his pleasure to perform in the Hitmen Trio
ROMAIN PICCOLO
Lead Guitar, Bass, Vocals
I am originally from Bordeaux in France but am settled in Dublin’s fair city (be jaysus) and teach and perform music here.
I play lead acoustic guitar in the band. I have a passion for arranging songs, it’s my thing, and you will see or/and hear my invisible ‘Roman’ stamp on many a solo, lick and riff within our set.
“J’adore!” our sound in the Hitmen Trio – even though we play cover songs, we choose only the good ones and the best not so good ones, and they are all so tastefully done with exotic twists and turns and unexpected mash ups.
See Us Live
we play Nationwide, get in touch for a venue near you
At private functions nationwide- email info@thehitmentrio.com for locations
Recurring Event (see all)May 21, 2026 12:00 am-December 13, 2026 12:00 am
We sometimes showcase in Naas and surrounds, get in touch for details.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydD4NuY6bbY
Are you looking for a wedding band with a real difference?
The Hitmen Trio use only amplified acoustic instruments, original arrangements of great, instantly recognisable songs and harmony vocals to create an upbeat yet intimate sound for your celebration. Multiple award winners from Hot Press/Weddings Online and Mrs2be, with our musicianship you are in safe hands.
Live music is integral to having a great time with friends, family and guests and it is vital to book a band with the experience, flexibility and energy to allow the night to be unforgettable for you and your guests. Perfect for any wedding large or small and we delight in surprising and delighting and going the extra mile, please take a good look at our website and testimonials page (over 200 testimonials).
The Hitmen Trio are multi instrumentalists with Romain augmenting his phenomenal acoustic guitar with jazz and blues and classical for the drinks reception and ceremonies. Roly is a classically trained pianist and it features heavily in the drinks reception and ceremonies along with his guitar and vocals.
Cian is a wonderful lead and ceremony singer and adapts his voice to suit lots of styles, it helps to have an acting background here which he has and brings his all into the performance and craft of each song. He also plays percussion and guitar and writes songs in his spare time.
Highlights and accolades that we are very thankful for included
- Becoming 4 times winners of the highly prized Hot Press Wedding Bands to Want. (2015-22)
- Winning the Brides Choice award
for Overall Wedding Entertainment. - Winning the Judges Commendation award
for WOL Best Wedding Band 2014 and Musicians of 2015.
- Playing 3 nights at Electric Picnic 2022, (mostly in the rain, but wonderful atmosphere and craic)
- Playing centre stage at Bray for the return of Katy Taylor after the Olympics 2012, great scenes.
- Playing for Leinster Rugby in the Mansion House, Jameson events all over Europe and so many weddings in Ireland meeting wonderful people.
Why should I book the Hitmen Trio?
- Musicality and originality combined with hits from the 60′, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s to present day means there is something for everyone to enjoy…and it’s NOT the usual cheesy predictable fare.
- Expect creative expression, passion and energy, unbelievable mash-ups, and a great range of music and styles from a quality alternative wedding band choice.
- Our fantastic arrangements ensure all your guests will have an amazing night. Expect the dance floor to be filled and grooving with everyone from the young to the young at heart!
- We will work with you and your requests for the music on your special day, just give us at least 3 weeks notice to work on a specific request.
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What People are saying
“The dance floor was full and every age group was giving it all they got all night”
– Maeve & Phillip
“Seriously you have no idea how much the crowd loved you ”
– Ann Frances & Donal
“The guys were amazing, they had everyone dancing non stop. They playes our first dance song and it was beautiful. It was like a festival. At one point I had to change my shirt nexus I’d been dancing so long. Amazing would highly recommend. Worth every penny. Apart from getting married they were the highlight of the day”
– Chris Tulfarris
“The Hitmen Trio were an amazing band to have at our wedding and really made the occasion so special for us. They played our ceremony music, along with the reception and dj. They were so professional all the way through and had absolutely everyone dancing all night. Such nice guys also, and so personable. Cannot recommend them highly enough.”
– Sorcha and Charlene
Hi Roly, Roman and Cian, thanks again for an amazing performance at our wedding on Wednesday. You we’re absolutely fantastic and kept the floor full. Everyone was saying how brilliant you were. So talented and nice and genuine to deal with too. Happy New Year, hope 2017 is a good one for you, Eadaoin xx
– Eadaoin and RobertFallon & Byrne
The three guys are incredible musicians. My new wife’s family are big into their music and they were thrilled, along with all of our guests with the set played. They are so energetic and really got the crowd going. They are incredibly talented and their song mash-ups are brilliant.
The guys played our first dance song (On Top Of The World by Imagine Dragons) for us and even sent us a video of them practicing it a few weeks before so we could practice.
They dance floor was packed. The energy the guys bring is amazing and they were all anyone could talk about the next morning.
Roly stayed on to play a DJ set late into the night and it was also top class. We had sent a Spotify playlist of the type of music we like and he picked a set of crackers.
– John and Emma ShielCoolbawn Quay, Co. Tipperary
The guys were amazing, they had everyone dancing non stop. They playes our first dance song and it was beautiful. It was like a festival. At one point I had to change my shirt nexus I’d been dancing so long. Amazing would highly recommend. Worth every penny. Apart from getting married they were the highlight of the day
We can’t recommend highly enough the Hitmen Trio. The lads put on such an energetic and memorable show for us and our guests. There was a large crowd all night up dancing and enjoying the great songs they played. From day one dealing with them, they were very accommodating and had no problem with any of our requests (I ask them to play a specific song about a week before the wedding) .
– ChrisTulfarris – 31 Jan
These guys are truly AMAZING. They made our wedding. They’re excellent musicians who bring energy, originality and enthusiasm. The dance floor was packed from the first song until the DJ (also provided by them) finished. Everyone was raving about them and one of the bridesmaids actually booked them on the night for their own wedding. I can’t thank and praise the Hitmen Trio more, Thank you, thank you, thank you.
– Amy and ShaneThe Millhouse – 6 Nov 2017
Super talented, accommodating, easy to deal with. Everybody LOVED you guys. Would recommend you to anybody without hesitation! Romain’s guitar wow
– Ruthie & garyJune 2017
From the get go, you were all so helpful with music suggestions, and even agreeing to learn our first dance!
Your are supreme professionals, the day ran so smoothly, from ceremony, right through to the DJ – having The Hitmen Trio do the lot was the best decision we made.
– Shane & Orla
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