Here are some of our most frequently asked questions..
Do you have music to play in between live music sets? Yes! We can have music playing from within half an hour of getting the PA equipment into the venue. Please bear in mind that we have play lists of music from background dinner music to party tunes. We also can supply a DJ who will work with us subject to his availability. This option obviously incurs an extra charge.
When do you arrive? As a rule we arrive at around 6.30pm for weddings and parties. This usually fits in with the end of the speeches and prior to evening guests arriving. It takes us an hour to set up and we do this as quickly and efficiently as we possibly can. If you are having your event in a marquee ask the company to set the stage for the band by a gap and we can sneak in the back. Most marquee companies curtain off the stage area so you can have the band unveiled later in the evening. If not, we find that many people like watching the band set up and it adds to the excitement of what is to come. With regards to sound checking we are again as un-intrusive as possible. Trust our experience, we will not be shouting 1-2, 1-2 over your speeches! Often we will play a little ballad to check levels which takes no longer than 5 minutes. If you require us to arrive before this time there will be a waiting time surcharge. We cannot leave our equipment unattended as it is uninsured if we leave it. So please bear in mind that our time costs in the same way that it would to hire your bar staff, photographer or caterers for an extra 2 hours.
How Long do you play for? We play for 2 hours. This is usually broken into 2, 1 hour sets but can be 3, 40 minute sets. Though in our considerable experience 2 sets flows better and strongly advise 2 one hour sets.
Will you learn our first dance? Yes! So long as we have 8 weeks notice. We also have a list of first dance choices you may like. We also can play your first dance from MP3 player or laptop through our PA system if you would like the original. Bear in mind that if you are having a choreographed song it is best to use the original song as a live version may be slightly different in sequence... don't waste your hard work!
Will you learn other requests? As a rule we have to say no here. We are 7 individual people and rehearsal time is costly. It is simple logistics that we cannot learn new songs for every performance. We do update our sets regularly and are building an evergrowing repetiore of tried and tested songs. If you have a lot of songs you really want to hear at your event, many people are putting a playlist together on their ipod which we are happy to play through our PA system. That way you get your own choice of music through the breaks. Perfect!
Can we see you live before we book? Yes! Check our regularly updated gig list, our facebook page and Norfolk Gig Guide.
Do you have party lighting? Yes! Our lighting is LED to light the stage and the band. We also have disco lighting aimed at the dance floor.
Why is it so expensive, you only do 2 hours!? The simple answer to this is we don't only do two hours. Dependent on the client needs we can be leaving our homes in the late afternoon, and not getting home til 3am! We play for 2 hours, but there are many factors that go into making your night, including rehearsal time and expense, travel, equipment and instrument expenses, PAT testing, Public Liability insurance costs, fuel and childcare! Not to mention you are paying for great musicians who have spent years learning their craft! As you can see the list is extensive! We are also very reasonable in price, be sure to shop around before booking the first band you come to! There are 6 people to pay. The average wedding takes us 8-9 hours each in man hours not including any rehearsal time and cost or fuel expenses.
Do you have public Liability insurance? Yes, up to £10m through the Musicians Union.
Do we get a contract? Yes, for a private function you will sign a contract, keeping both parties informed and secure.
What do I need to provide for the band? We ask that the band are provided with free soft drinks for the evening and a light meal if setting up is required before 7pm. Please ensure a minimum of 4 power sockets for the stage area, you would be surprised how often we get to a venue and there's nowhere to plug in the band equipment and lighting. It is dangerous to plug lots of equipment into 1 socket! It is also very useful if there is somewhere for us to sit while we are not performing. This is particularly important at marquee events. The use of a dressing room is appreciated if available. For playing and to accommodate our equipment, we require a stage area of approximately 5m x 3m (if smaleer than this we will have half band on stage and half off) It is very important that the drums and PA eqiupment can be set up on a stable area. Much of our equipment is heavy and it is appreciated if we can park, load and unload as close as possible to where we are playing; please let us know if there are any access or parking issues at the venue.
When do you arrive? As a rule we arrive at around 6.30pm for weddings and parties. This usually fits in with the end of the speeches and prior to evening guests arriving. It takes us an hour to set up and we do this as quickly and efficiently as we possibly can. If you are having your event in a marquee ask the company to set the stage for the band by a gap and we can sneak in the back. Most marquee companies curtain off the stage area so you can have the band unveiled later in the evening. If not, we find that many people like watching the band set up and it adds to the excitement of what is to come. With regards to sound checking we are again as un-intrusive as possible. Trust our experience, we will not be shouting 1-2, 1-2 over your speeches! Often we will play a little ballad to check levels which takes no longer than 5 minutes. If you require us to arrive before this time there will be a waiting time surcharge. We cannot leave our equipment unattended as it is uninsured if we leave it. So please bear in mind that our time costs in the same way that it would to hire your bar staff, photographer or caterers for an extra 2 hours.
How Long do you play for? We play for 2 hours. This is usually broken into 2, 1 hour sets but can be 3, 40 minute sets. Though in our considerable experience 2 sets flows better and strongly advise 2 one hour sets.
Will you learn our first dance? Yes! So long as we have 8 weeks notice. We also have a list of first dance choices you may like. We also can play your first dance from MP3 player or laptop through our PA system if you would like the original. Bear in mind that if you are having a choreographed song it is best to use the original song as a live version may be slightly different in sequence... don't waste your hard work!
Will you learn other requests? As a rule we have to say no here. We are 7 individual people and rehearsal time is costly. It is simple logistics that we cannot learn new songs for every performance. We do update our sets regularly and are building an evergrowing repetiore of tried and tested songs. If you have a lot of songs you really want to hear at your event, many people are putting a playlist together on their ipod which we are happy to play through our PA system. That way you get your own choice of music through the breaks. Perfect!
Can we see you live before we book? Yes! Check our regularly updated gig list, our facebook page and Norfolk Gig Guide.
Do you have party lighting? Yes! Our lighting is LED to light the stage and the band. We also have disco lighting aimed at the dance floor.
Why is it so expensive, you only do 2 hours!? The simple answer to this is we don't only do two hours. Dependent on the client needs we can be leaving our homes in the late afternoon, and not getting home til 3am! We play for 2 hours, but there are many factors that go into making your night, including rehearsal time and expense, travel, equipment and instrument expenses, PAT testing, Public Liability insurance costs, fuel and childcare! Not to mention you are paying for great musicians who have spent years learning their craft! As you can see the list is extensive! We are also very reasonable in price, be sure to shop around before booking the first band you come to! There are 6 people to pay. The average wedding takes us 8-9 hours each in man hours not including any rehearsal time and cost or fuel expenses.
Do you have public Liability insurance? Yes, up to £10m through the Musicians Union.
Do we get a contract? Yes, for a private function you will sign a contract, keeping both parties informed and secure.
What do I need to provide for the band? We ask that the band are provided with free soft drinks for the evening and a light meal if setting up is required before 7pm. Please ensure a minimum of 4 power sockets for the stage area, you would be surprised how often we get to a venue and there's nowhere to plug in the band equipment and lighting. It is dangerous to plug lots of equipment into 1 socket! It is also very useful if there is somewhere for us to sit while we are not performing. This is particularly important at marquee events. The use of a dressing room is appreciated if available. For playing and to accommodate our equipment, we require a stage area of approximately 5m x 3m (if smaleer than this we will have half band on stage and half off) It is very important that the drums and PA eqiupment can be set up on a stable area. Much of our equipment is heavy and it is appreciated if we can park, load and unload as close as possible to where we are playing; please let us know if there are any access or parking issues at the venue.
