Friday, October 29, 2010

Why Choose Live Music For Your Special Occasion

By Andrew Cagney

If you want to only dance the night away, then by all means book a DJ for your event. But if you want great rapport with your guests, so that they enjoy themselves, then think about getting live music at your wedding reception or any other event that you might be planning.

We always want music at our functions because it sets the tone for the day or evening and puts guests into a relaxed state of mind. This is really important, as you want them to have a good time. So getting a live band to entertain and help make it a success, you need to know what to look out for.

Firstly you need to find out if the venue you chose will allow for live music to be played. Will it be alright to set up a stage with lighting and sound equipment? Many wedding venues won't have any problems with this, but just make sure to be safe.

It also depends on which genre of music you like and which you think the majority of your guests will appreciate. You should know the age groups and can work off this to get the most versatile band to do the gig. It is also important for you to tell them what you absolutely won't tolerate and what music you love. They basically should be experts enough to please a wide audience.

As soon as a good relationship as been established between the band and your guests, they will basically lead the way and introduce great songs. Your guests will flock to the dance floor and have a really good time. With slow and fast tempos, even great grandma and grandpa can have a turn on the floor.

It is also important for you to choose a band who don't have their own agenda by playing only their style of music when given the chance. You don't want your guests to feel they must leave the p[arty because of rap or hip hop music being played and no one can understand it. So set the boundaries and request that certain music not be played at all. If you have a mature enough band, then they will know how to handle the evening, without you worrying about it much.

A live band is pretty much at your beck and call for the duration of the event so make sure that they follow your instructions. They should not be drinking on stage and there should never be vulgar language in their music or in their conversations with the guests. They should therefore be professional enough to understand this.

Let's assume you are planning a wedding, then ask the band members to dress appropriately as well. They need not go out to buy new tuxedos or ball gowns, but they should at least be dressed smart casual. If the band has female members then they should not be under-dressed because this would be embarrassing for the bride if everyone is gawking at the lady on the stage and not paying attention to the main attraction.

There is nothing that can beat live music at a celebration party. Whether it be a 21st birthday or a 60th wedding anniversary, a band sets the ambiance and makes it personal for the guests. They are therefore important to your event's success and can never to compared with a DJ. - 2361

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