Choosing a band

082507 Posted: Jul 10, 2006 01:29 PM

Choosing a band

We're trying to narrow down our search for the perfect wedding band. Our top 3 are Renegade from LI Paramount, The Next Faze from Faze 4 and Soho from Lou Davis Music.

We like them all but are having trouble deciding. Is anyone using these bands or has anyone been to a wedding with any of these?

Any insight is much appreciated! Thanks!

tonimike Posted: Jul 10, 2006 01:44 PM

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im using arcadia from LI paramount,, They ar ehaving a showcase tonite as a matter of fact.. Both Renegade & Arcadia are great, Dot kow about the other one

thelastresort Posted: Jul 10, 2006 01:46 PM

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I've seen faze 4's Play by Play 2x and if their other band is as good as them, you'll be thrilled.

lauramark Posted: Jul 10, 2006 01:54 PM

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I only saw the demo DVD from Arcadia, and they were amazing. We are going tonight to the showcase to see them live. My contract is all written up and ready based on how we feel tonight!! They are so good..... I saw Renegade at wedding 2 years ago and was certain they were going to be my band, but we saw arcadia first and loved them!!!

Linda36 Posted: Jul 10, 2006 03:31 PM

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My cousin used Arcadia at her wedding and they were amazing. From the minute we walked in they had people dancing the whole night. Definitely the best band I have ever heard at a wedding!

R&J0806 Posted: Jul 10, 2006 05:09 PM

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i've heard great things about the first two.

Goldi1021 Posted: Jul 10, 2006 05:20 PM

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Faze 4's Play by Play was perhaps the best wedding band I have ever seen.

debbiedee77 Posted: Jul 10, 2006 06:26 PM

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My wedding band was The Mystic. I know it's not one of your 3, but they were great! They play at Hudson and McCoy on Thursday nights, you should check them out.

LaurenF Posted: Jul 11, 2006 07:35 PM

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i looked at a few bands and chose renegade. i thought their energy was amazing, and i only saw them at a showcase which i would think would be hard to be energized for, considering people aren't dancing---they're sitting awkwardly in chairs lined up on a dance floor!!! but despite that no one was up and moving, they were awesome! i saw a dvd of a lou davis band and i wasn't impressed. i've heard great things about the faze 4 bands and i've seen dvds- they seem to be really good. but of course renegade is my favorite!

bridejune04 Posted: Jul 11, 2006 10:37 PM

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I would check out Arcadia. They are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! People still talk about them from our wedding.

082507 Posted: Jul 12, 2006 11:08 AM

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Did it bother you that there is only 1 female singer in Renegade? She was very good but that's one of my concerns. Am I overanalyzing?

Lou Davis doesn't have showcases or a dvd. You can only listen to a cd which we thought was an odd way of choosing a band but obviously it works for some people. Anyone have any thoughts on that?

soon2bmrsdunn Posted: Jul 12, 2006 11:12 AM

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I went to a wedding where they had a faze 4 band (don;t know which one) but they were amazing. FH and I wanted to use faze 4 but they were too expensive for us.

082507 Posted: Jul 12, 2006 11:21 AM

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Yes, Faze 4 is a little pricier. Renegade's price is extremely reasonable which is also a big consideration for me... it would be nice to catch a break on something!

soon2bmrsdunn Posted: Jul 12, 2006 11:22 AM

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Posted by 082507

Yes, Faze 4 is a little pricier. Renegade's price is extremely reasonable which is also a big consideration for me... it would be nice to catch a break on something!

Aaaahhhhh!!! WHat it would be like to catch a break on something wedding related!!

SoonToBeMrs.L Posted: Jul 12, 2006 02:19 PM

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I have heard good things about Renegade. You should check out the band we booked, Soul Revival , so far they are the only vendor I have booked besides my hall and photographer, they are really geat. They were very reasonably priced, and willing to work within our budget. www.soulrevivalband.com

DavidsBride06 Posted: Jul 12, 2006 02:42 PM

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Not to confuse you further but we went with Niteflight. They have a great sound and when we saw them at their showcase, they looked like they were having fun up there. The MC is also very personable. Good luck with your search

josie t Posted: Jul 14, 2006 01:58 PM

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We also is thinking about hiring Lou Davis. It's the Erich G Band. I never heard about them so I'm kind of skeptical.

Have you thought about Hank Lane. i heard good nothing but good review about them.

josie t Posted: Jul 18, 2006 08:05 AM

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Hi,

you made your decision yet? we are getting close. i agree it's hard to make a decision.

who are you dealing with at Lou Davis? how's pricing?

Josie