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Finding Live Wedding Bands Connecticut

By Harold Hall


If you are planning the celebrations for your wedding day you may choose to put on some live entertainment for the invited guests. Putting on a live show is a much better option than simply having a party DJ to play records. If you are looking to wow your guests you can look for live wedding bands Connecticut and some research is advisable before you make a booking.

It is important that you take some time to carefully think about the guests and what type of music they will enjoy. When you invite a large number of people to a function, their age range will be varied, and you will have to put on a show to suit all tastes. There are many groups to choose from who will perform rock, jazz, pop music and blues.

When you are looking for musicians in West Park, NY to provide live entertainment there are some very important things to bear in mind. Many of the bands are established or well known and others will be semi professionals. You need to calculate out how much you can afford to spend so that you hire a band that will fit into your wedding budget.

When you begin looking for a suitable band there are a few places to start your search and do a little homework. Many musicians will advertise in music magazines and in local venues and others will advertise online. Professional entertainment agents are also an excellent choice and they will have many groups on their books for you to choose from and they will advise you on a suitable act for your event.

If you decide to use the services of an agent they will ask you to go along and discuss your requirements for the day. You can look through a selection of their acts and listen to some tracks to give you an idea of what is on offer. If you make a booking you will need to pay a securing deposit and pay the remaining balance after the show.

When booking a band online, there are some things for you to look at, before making a final decision. Most bands will post audio and video on their web site and you can spend some time checking these out. Most sites will also have a testimonials page with comments and reviews from previous clients and these are worth reading before you make your final decision.

If you contact musicians directly, in order to make a booking, you should meet them or their management to discuss the arrangements. There are going to be many things to organize such as the duration of the performance and their fee. Most working musicians will have their own sound equipment and lights but it is worth checking so that you can hire this separately if it is required.

The venue where the band are going to be playing is another important thing to consider if you have to hire premises. The majority of venues will have the music licenses, permits and liability insurance to stage a live show. It is a good idea to know how many guests are attending so that you can ensure the venue will hold everyone comfortably.




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