DJ v Band

samnjenna Posted: Apr 30, 2005 05:30 PM

DJ v Band

Okay I'll start off by saying I am biased -- I always wanted a DJ, b/c I want to hear Etta James sing 'At Last' and Lyle Lovett sing 'She's No Lady'. . .

but I went to a wedding last night that just reinforced my opinion.

The band played everything from Sinatra to The Cure the same way --

Why is it that Bands are considered the 'classier' choice?

All you Band-lovers, please tell me I'm wrong -- and which Bands do you love?

AJsMommy122 Posted: Apr 30, 2005 05:45 PM

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Who cares about what is 'classier' go with what YOU really want!!!!!!

Mrs_B Posted: Apr 30, 2005 05:51 PM

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I prefer DJs. My friend got married last June and had a band (because her dad insisted). EVERY song sounded the same and it wasnt until 1/2 way through each song that we were able to figure out what they were singing. BUT... I love the 'live' feel that you get from a band. FH and I decided to get a percussionist in addition to the DJ to get that 'live' sound.

N.Y.bride Posted: Apr 30, 2005 07:52 PM

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I wanted a DJ mostly b/c of the $$ but also because I like to hear my songs played EXACTLY the way I know them from the radio. I dont like the bands creative surprises LOL

ssbride05 Posted: Apr 30, 2005 08:06 PM

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Posted by Future_Mrs_B

I prefer DJs. My friend got married last June and had a band (because her dad insisted). EVERY song sounded the same and it wasnt until 1/2 way through each song that we were able to figure out what they were singing. BUT... I love the 'live' feel that you get from a band. FH and I decided to get a percussionist in addition to the DJ to get that 'live' sound.

I agree...

103005FallBride Posted: Apr 30, 2005 09:05 PM

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We're doing a DJ. Mostly because of $$$!

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Apr 30, 2005 09:46 PM

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Posted by 103005FallBride

We're doing a DJ. Mostly because of $$$!

same here. otherwise I would have definitely wanted a band.

May05Bride Posted: Apr 30, 2005 09:46 PM

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we're doing band. I like the idea of a 'live' band playing.

I heard a sample CD from our band, and we loved all the different types of songs that they sang.

I think it depends on the band. Some sound all the same, others.. (hopefully mine) are very good at mimicing songs.

Blu-ize Posted: May 01, 2005 01:22 AM

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Get what you want. If you want the DJ, get that. I prefer a band and my band did a great job. People even commented that they sounded like the record. There are great bands out there that do a great job of sounding authentic.