Questions & Answers:
We are planning a wedding and need a music selection that appeals to people of all ages. Can you do that?
No problem. You have no idea how many songs there are that grandchildren and grandparents both know. I have hundreds of them in my repertoire.
How many musicians are in your band?
The minimum is 1 (piano). We generally start with a Piano/keyboard and Bass, then add other musicians as your occasion may call for. For example - Drums would be important if you are
planning on people dancing. If you have preferences for Sax or Trumpet, they could be included as well. We also have male and/or female Vocalists.
Can you play for my wedding ceremony?
We can get an Organist, Violinist, Classical Guitar, Harp or even an small Ensemble - The choice is yours.
I will be having some foreign relatives attending the wedding. Can you do any Ethnic music?.
We do some Americanized versons of ethnic music, but if you want the real thing we would be happy to play some pre-recorded music specifically for them. Many times people supply their own Ipod or
CD's for this.
My parents think I should have a live band at my wedding, but I prefer a DJ - what do I do?
You can do both. In a typical reception, you may consider live music during the announcements, toasts and dinner followed by recorded "Party" music such as: Boot scootin' Boogie, YMCA,
Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance, Macarena, Electric Slide, etc.etc.
There is no piano at the club. Can you bring a keyboard?
Yes - This is a common situation but - no problem. Musicians have their own instruments and amplification equipment. We just need access to electrical power and enough space to
perform.
How do I coordinate the date between the Caterer, Band, Minister, Photographer, Florist, Dresses, Tuxs, and Chauffer?
WOW! That's too big of a question to answer fairly here - This can be a most difficult and time-consuming job. We would only suggest that as soon as you have your date determined, contact
each one for their availability and ask them to put you on "hold" for that date/time. As early as you can, get a firm - signed agreement/contract with each of them. This way you won't
have to be concerned about losing out on your first choice. There are also plenty of resources
available from your library from books and videos to professional "Event Planners" and - of course - the internet.
Since you mentioned Agreements or Contracts, do we have to meet with you to finalize our plans?
I would like to meet with you personally and talk over the musical aspects of your wedding. If this is not practical, then we can discuss all the details by phone. I have a very simple
aggreement that can be emailed to you showing all of the items we would have discussed by phone. It's simply a matter of emailing a reply back with a note attached confirming the
accuracy. Snail mail or fax can still be used if you don't have a computer (but then how are you reading this?).
We do require a refundable deposit to reserve a date/time. The deposit is generally refundable 60 days prior to the performance date.
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