Since the advent of DJ’s and their sound mixes, they have pretty much taken over the entertainment market. Well so many people think. It’s alright to have one person playing the songs all night, if you want people to dance the night away. But, if for instance you have a wedding to plan or a special birthday party to arrange, then you need to consider live music at your event.
The reason you want music in the first place is varied for most people, but the consensus is that you want great background music when it’s time to mingle and danceable music when the crowd want to enjoy themselves on the dance floor. Hence there are some more factors to take into account when searching for that perfect band to entertain the crowd.
Your venue needs to be able to handle a live band because they do tend to make louder than usual music. Their vocals, guitars and drums should easily fit into the location you choose, without bombarding your guests with overly loud music. So the band needs to know that they are required to take into account that they are not playing in front of millions of adoring fans in a massive stadium.
The genre of music is definitely important. If you are into hip hop and techno music, then you are not going to please your guests that much, unless they are all teenagers. So assuming your quests are in different age categories, the genre should be thus varied enough so as to please everyone.
Soon a great rapport has been established with the band, the energy in the room starts to take on a life of it’s own and this is where their music can be modified to suit the crowd. Whether it’s a slow tempo for a romantic love song, or a fast beat for teenagers, a skilled band should be able to produce it.
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.
Now that you have a short list, you need to negotiate their fee, but only once you have listened to their music by either CD, DVD or where they are actually performing at present. Take note how they interact with their audience and if their music and vocals are good to listen to for a few hours.
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.
In conclusion, to have live music at your event, will only add to your success. They create fantastic ambiance and will instantly get your guests enjoying themselves, making it a day to remember.
Musician Andrew Cagney is a writer for the http://www.souldesire.co.uk website. Hiring a specialist Live Music will ensure the success of your event. Find out more about finding the best Essex Live Band for hire from this site.