Things to think about when hiring a band for your special event:

(this applies to all special events incl. birthday party, anniversary, banquets, parties, corporate)

"Nothing compares to live music in terms of sound quality.
You can choose a band based on your own tastes, and the music will be what you and your spouse like.
Live music can be more exciting and can get the crowd more involved.
A band can vary the speed of the songs, depending on the mood of your guests and the atmosphere you wish to create.
Different instrumental or vocal solos can also be played throughout the evening."

 How important is your Entertainment?
 

"In truth, entertainment is 80% or more of the success factor in any event, while it is often amazingly as little as 5% of the event budget. A late ceremony start, a few flowers missing, even an average meal will hardly be noticed by any of your guests and will be more than made up for with experienced entertainment.
Live bands have a much bigger sound, different dynamic and larger presence and can interact with your guests a bit differently than a DJ.

An experienced wedding band knows how to keep your reception moving along and keep it exciting, keep people dancing and do all the traditional, intimate things like having special dances for the bride and her father, groom and his mother, etc.
"Live entertainment sparks fun," "The band has the human element of live singing and performance. It's warm, more exciting, and alive -"Its an alive feeling, "As long as it's a lively band, guests respond amazingly to bands."

 Music for cocktail hour?

Cocktail hour music is something that if you have it not everyone in the room notices it. But if you don’t have it people will detect something is missing because you will hear the hum of conversation and kitchen noise. Cocktail hour music can set an upbeat tone to start the party off.   It can also be very cost-effective if you’ve hired a band to play at the reception—one or two of the band musicians can play for a small hourly rate. However, a word of caution, you shouldn’t have too much music—people are there to talk and eat, and it is best to stick to something that will be in the background and not overwhelm the hour.

 In conclusion-------------------

"When trying to decide how much you can afford for entertainment, think about how much you can LOSE if your entertainment is poor or mediocre. Look for
professionals and pay them what they are worth."

We have been entertaining for the last 20 years with great success. Check out our feedback!

All instruments and sound equipment have been upgraded or replaced (an ongoing process) to include newest technology available  so you get  reliability and the best sound possible .

We work with you to make sure this event is the one of the happiest, joyful experiences of your life -a cherished memory for all in the years to follow. From the ceremony music, to cocktail hour, to the dance - we have appropriate sound and song selections - and we welcome requests!!!

 PACKAGES AVAIL. TO INCLUDE KEYBOARD INSTRUMENTALS FOR CEREMONY AND/OR RECEPTION,   LIVE DANCE MUSIC FOR RECEPTION, (CORPORATE EVENTS,  PARTIES ) DJ DANCE MIXES. 

N.B. For more info about hiring entertainment check-out these links! :-)

http://www.mixedcompany.com/Get_Value.html

http://www.bostonmusic.com/hiring-wedding-bands.htm