Q:

What does the band wear?

A:

We are professionals and wear several outfits, depending upon the occasion; Tuxedo’s, Black suit and long tie, black polo shirts & khaki slacks and Hawaiian

Q:

What about volume of the band?

A:

We NEVER want to be too loud.  We are working for you and will change volume immediately when requested.

Q:

Can you cut the band down in size?

A:

No.  Ten is the minimum number of musicians needed to achieve the quality, sound and the variety which we provide.  Cutting the band down in size would be like using plastic table wear and paper table cloths at a formal dinner!

Q:

Can you provide a smaller group for cocktail and dinner music?

A:

Yes. Much of time we start with a four (4) piece group and play light jazz and popular songs from Gershwin, Porter, Rogers, Hart, Carmichael.

Q:

Can you back a guest singer or musician?

A:

Yes,we have backed the Temptations, Marvin Hamlisch, Rosemary Clooney, Al Martino, Four Tops and others!  Yes, the band reads music!

Q:

Will you learn new music or songs which are not on your playlist? 

A:

Yes, we vary the play-list throughout the year and will ‘do our best’ to accommodate your request.

Q:

Do you play requests?

A:

Yes, we will honor any and all requests if it is in our repetoire.  If we do not already play your song, we'll be happy to play a recording on our break.

Q:

How much space does the band require?

A:

We need a minimum area 16’ across by 12’ deep. We prefer to have 20’ across by 16’ deep.

Q:

Can we use the microphone for announcements?.

A:

Yes

Q:

Will you provide MC services?

A:

Yes, or you may provide you own mc and use our sound system.

Q:

When does the band take a break?

A:

The band will take a 10 minute break after the first hour and then each 50 minutes.  We try to time breaks with the ‘natural flow of the event’. Such as during toasts, cake cutting, speeches, etc.

Q:

How do you choose which music to play?

A:

In most cases, we ‘read the crowd’.  If people respond to a particular style of music, we usually stay with that style of music. If you request us to play only certain songs or types of music, that is what we’ll play.

Q:

Do you have suggestions for the ‘First Dance’ and ‘Father / Daughter Dance’?

A:

When I fall in Love’,  ‘It had to be You’, ‘Have I told you lately, I Love You’, ‘The way you look Tonight’, ‘What a Wonderful World’.

Q:

Do you have recorded music during the band breaks?

A:

Yes, we have our own or we will play whatever it is you request or provide for us to play.