FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We start at 2500 for a 4 piece band (piano, bass, drums, sax) and vocalist, and go up to 12000 for a band that has a guitar, organ, a full horn section, additional percussionist and background singing. If we have to commute one way more than 3 to 3.5 hours, or take a flight, a room per number of musicians will be required. Shows requiring flights also require a 50% deposit up front to book the flights and ground travel. We will also need room confirmations before any flight or ground transpiration is secured.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I have clients walk me through their event and what they expect from entertainment to get a clear idea of what we are required to do. Once both the client and myself have a clear idea of their needs and a picture of what the event will look and sound like. I confirm with the band and we book the gig. I normally take a 20% deposit unless it is a holiday or in December( requires a 50% deposit)and I either send the customer a contract or, in some cases, they may want to send me one from their legal department. I typically touch base with the client again shortly before the event to make sure nothing has changed, and to reaffirm we have everything taken care of on our end. At this point, If they desire, I usually show them setlists that have any toasts, cake cutting, special dances, breaks etc. incorporated to to make sure we are facilitating the flow of the evening. This is also the point where I run through any special songs not in our sets, to make sure those are in the "Break Music" Sets. We then come in and give them the time of their lives!
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a degree in Event and meeting planning which helps me to coordinate with the party planners to ensure every event goes off smoothly and professionally. I have quite literally performed for thousands of weddings, galas, fundraisers, corporate events and private parties of all types. All my musicians are seasoned veterans in the music industry and are prompt, professional, practiced and impressive. We have charts from the best arrangers in the US and it shows when we perform. There is nothing sloppy about this act. They all have thousands of hours dedicated to honing their craft and are true professionals.