Lauren S. I would love band suggestions. NM

mickeya1a Posted: Jun 22, 2001 11:55 AM

Lauren S. I would love band suggestions. NM

caf73 Posted: Jun 22, 2001 12:05 PM

I'll try to help too.

I had a budget and a saw several bands that I liked. where is your reception...sometimes they recommend some band. this industry is all on referals.
I booked Phoenix - they are part of the Skyline Orchestra group. I got a 9 piece band - cocktail hr & reception for $4000.00
I also liked the band Skyline (part of the group too) but they were booked.
The group does a lot of showcases. The number is 631-277-7777 or www.skylineorchestras.com

fm221 Posted: Jun 22, 2001 12:31 PM

I`ll try to help too.

We booked Code Bleu. They are also part of Skyline Orchestras. I believe they were also in the $4,000 - $4,500 range. I saw some very positive notes posted on this site about them.

Fran M Posted: Jun 22, 2001 12:52 PM

Speaking of Bands ?

Did you ladies find a difference in price for bamds on a Friday or Sunday vs. Sat night? We booked a Tiempiece for our Friday night wedding and Im just curious about this.

fm221 Posted: Jun 22, 2001 12:54 PM

Speaking of Bands ?

They didn't mention a price differential when we booked them, but ours is a Sat. afternoon, so I am not sure. Sorry.

LaurenS Posted: Jun 22, 2001 01:12 PM

Band Suggestions

In addition to what the other ladies suggested..
We booked Renegade (LI Paramount-I also heard that Arcadia is great too). But the close runner`s up were: The Original Faze Four, NYC Swing, Cafe Wha Band(they are less traditional, but a great band). I can get websites if you want. It`s worth a shot to look, and whatever you decide will be great. When you look, pay attention to the personality of the band leader, because he/she will be running your affair.
Sorry to sound like I am lecturing, but when I started I knew nothing and I really got an education from the helpful Ladies on this board!
Also, about the price differential, Saturday night is definitely the most expensive. Good Luck!

Jackie Posted: Jun 22, 2001 01:12 PM

I`ll try to help too.

We booked Arcadia. They are with LI Paramount and were about $5,500. They have other bands that are supposed to be very good also. Good luck!

caf73 Posted: Jun 22, 2001 01:17 PM

There was no difference with the bands I saw NM

Misha Posted: Jun 22, 2001 01:25 PM

Lauren S. I would love band suggestions. NM

We booked a Hank Lane Orchestra band.

lizrio Posted: Jun 22, 2001 01:39 PM

Lauren S. I would love band suggestions. NM

i booked Bodyheat..they are basically independent, but sometimes do showcases under Franklin Wayne Mgmt. They were MUCH better than other bands we saw!

BRIDE-TO-BE Posted: Jun 22, 2001 03:12 PM

The band we booked....

The band we booked is The Mystic. It is an 8 piece band with 1 female singer, several male singers and a horn section. We paid $4300.00 and it did include a piano player for the cocktail hour. If anyone is interested in hearing them they will be at Jillian`s tonight (6/22/01) for happy hour from 5 to 9. They played at my sister-in-law`s wedding last February and they were great! Hope this helps...

KarenT Posted: Jun 24, 2001 11:37 PM

Get On Up - A GREAT band!!!

I just got married on 6/9 and the band we used was 'Get On Up' - We were VERY happy with them and got tons of compliments on how great they were. They're an 8-piece band. The band leader is Rob and his number is 516-705-8409.
Best of Luck to you all!
Karen