{"id":296118,"date":"2021-05-08T08:00:58","date_gmt":"2021-05-08T07:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=296118"},"modified":"2023-09-04T12:00:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T11:00:46","slug":"tips-wedding-band-musician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/tips-wedding-band-musician\/","title":{"rendered":"Insider Tips from a Wedding Band Musician"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s plenty of advice out there on hiring a band for your wedding \u2013 so much that it can be difficult to know where to start. We thought we’d go straight to the source and have a chat with Ali, a pro musician with hundreds of wedding receptions under his belt. Ali is lead vocalist and guitarist extraordinaire with the always in-demand Roxy Jukebox<\/a>, so he knows a thing or two about putting on a successful show.<\/p>\n

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We asked Ali about the most important aspects of choosing the right band \u2013 that one, perfectly-suited act to make your celebrations exceed all expectations. From song choice to genre of band, to practical stuff like how many plug sockets you need, we’ll let Ali fill you in on all the little aspects of booking a live band that you just wouldn’t think of without years of experience in the wedding entertainment industry.<\/p>\n\n

Insider Tips from a Wedding Band Musician<\/h2>\n

What should couples prioritise when looking for their band?<\/h3>\n

“This really is a great question. Look at everything the band offers in addition to their promo and weigh up what works for you. Many bands cover the ceremony, reception and also DJ for you on the evening, which not only will save you money overall but will also allow your wedding to run a lot smoother with only one lot of equipment, one point of contact, one load in\/out\u2026 and one full dancefloor! Prioritise not only the promo, but also take some time out to investigate what packages the band has on offer.”<\/p>\n

How much input do couples have in choosing the songs in your set list?<\/h3>\n

“We’re happy to discuss song choice, and if there any songs on our repertoire that are really special to you \u2013 let us know and we\u2019ll make sure we add them to the set. Having said that, we find it works best if we choose songs, as we read the crowd. Our main aim is to keep everyone dancing and we play songs to make that happen. With over 30 years of experience between us, we know how to make your wedding the best it can be! Plus, most wedding bands will happily learn a special request for your first dance.”
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