{"id":804,"date":"2018-04-30T14:52:53","date_gmt":"2018-04-30T13:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=804"},"modified":"2023-08-18T12:27:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T11:27:41","slug":"5-wedding-band-qualities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/5-wedding-band-qualities\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Planning: 5 Essential Qualities To Look For In Your Wedding Band"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">So you\u2019ve booked the venue, decided on the caterer and designed the invites.\u00a0 All that\u2019s left now is to book the entertainment \u2013 but where to start? Most likely you&#8217;ve never booked a band, musician, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singer<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/djs\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"Hire DJs\">DJ<\/a> before now, so it&#8217;s important to know the right <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Halfway-to-New-York\">questions to ask wedding bands<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Well, before you <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\">begin your search for bands<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0with<strong> Encore<\/strong> (shameless plug!) it\u2019s good to know what to look for.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There&#8217;s nothing worse than booking a band, only to find on the night that they haven&#8217;t got what it takes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">So last week, I chatted with band leaders from two of the UK\u2019s most successful <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Hire Wedding Bands\">wedding bands<\/a> and asked them what it was that kept couples coming back to book them. Here are the top five qualities which they think <strong>you should check before you book a wedding band<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Need more general advice on planning your wedding music? Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-musicians-ultimate-guide\/\">Ultimate Guide to Hiring Wedding Musicians<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69efc3af1f7cd\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69efc3af1f7cd\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69efc3af1f7cd\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/5-wedding-band-qualities\/#-1-That-Theyll-Get-Your-Guests-Up-On-The-Dance-Floor\" title=\"\u00a01. That They\u2019ll Get Your Guests Up On The Dance Floor\">\u00a01. That They\u2019ll Get Your Guests Up On The Dance Floor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/5-wedding-band-qualities\/#2-Passion-For-Performance\" title=\"2. Passion For Performance\">2. Passion For Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/5-wedding-band-qualities\/#3-Years-of-Experience\" title=\"3. Years of Experience\">3. Years of Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/5-wedding-band-qualities\/#4-Extensive-Repertoire-Ability-to-Take-Requests\" title=\"4. Extensive Repertoire &amp; Ability to Take Requests\">4. Extensive Repertoire &amp; Ability to Take Requests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/5-wedding-band-qualities\/#-5-%E2%80%98Dep-endable-Band-Members\" title=\"\u00a05. \u2018Dep\u2019-endable Band Members\">\u00a05. \u2018Dep\u2019-endable Band Members<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/5-wedding-band-qualities\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/5-wedding-band-qualities\/#Other-Articles-you-might-like\" title=\"Other Articles you might like\">Other Articles you might like<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-1-That-Theyll-Get-Your-Guests-Up-On-The-Dance-Floor\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a01. That They\u2019ll Get Your Guests Up On The Dance Floor<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"modern-quote full\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8230;the ability to interact with the audience and perform requests from guests is a big part of making each occasion special and unique.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Regularly attending wedding fairs, I get to speak to engaged couples and learn about their biggest hopes and fears for their weddings.\u00a0 It comes as no surprise that an empty dance floor is one of those fears.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When you find a band you like, ask them about previous performances and read their customer reviews. The ability to play guitar and the ability to get people dancing are complimentary but independent skills sets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Russel Parsons<\/strong>,\u00a0band leader of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Deloreons\">The Deloreons<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Fiddlin-About\">Fiddlin&#8217; About<\/a><\/strong>, told me that the ability to interact with the audience and perform requests from guests is a big part of making each occasion special and unique: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>\u201cIn my band, we interact with the audience, it\u2019s about us getting people up and dancing.\u00a0 When we get a request, more often than not, one of us will know the song.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ujrVbHp-5LQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent&#038;listType=playlist&#038;list=PLIIhThTnRlHmrxS9DK_hmteR2NIWpgP2L\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Passion-For-Performance\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2. Passion For Performance<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"modern-quote full\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">True passion for performance is what transmits infectious energy to your guests to get them dancing.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Musical talent is only one part of what makes a great band.\u00a0 True passion for performance is what transmits infectious energy to your guests to get them dancing.\u00a0 When I speak to top musicians, it\u2019s not lost on them what a privilege it is to be chosen and trusted to perform on the most important day of your life.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Russel<\/strong> (Lead Singer, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Fiddlin-About\">Fiddlin&#8217; About<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Deloreons\">The Deloreons<\/a><\/strong>): <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>\u201cAfter every wedding we always send an email thanking the couple for letting us be a part of their day!&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Years-of-Experience\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3. Years of Experience<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"modern-quote full\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The best performers will respond to your guests, adding or remixing songs to give them more of what they want in the moment.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The best bands might play 100-200 shows a year. With that level of experience comes the ability to customise their set list to match each unique couple and their wedding. The best performers will respond to your guests, adding or remixing songs to give them more of what they want in the moment.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Sam<\/strong> (Band Leader, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Halfway-to-New-York\">Halfway To New York<\/a><\/strong>) has learnt over the years that the running order of the songs played has a big impact on getting guests dancing: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cIf you have a first dance where the friends and family are around all ages, you don\u2019t want to hit them with a modern song. I would always start with an older song, get the older guests dancing first\u201d.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_825\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-825\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-attachment-id=\"825\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/5-wedding-band-qualities\/h2ny-at-gramercy-theatre\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/H2NY-Gramcery-Theatre-081914-46.jpg?fit=1200%2C801&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,801\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"H2NY at Gramercy Theatre\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Wedding Band Halfway To New York perform at event&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;One of Encore&#8217;s Wedding Bands &#8211; Halfway To New York &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/H2NY-Gramcery-Theatre-081914-46.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/H2NY-Gramcery-Theatre-081914-46.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-825\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/H2NY-Gramcery-Theatre-081914-46.jpg?resize=770%2C514&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"H2NY at Gramercy Theatre\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/H2NY-Gramcery-Theatre-081914-46.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/H2NY-Gramcery-Theatre-081914-46.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/H2NY-Gramcery-Theatre-081914-46.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/H2NY-Gramcery-Theatre-081914-46.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/H2NY-Gramcery-Theatre-081914-46.jpg?resize=104%2C69&amp;ssl=1 104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A great wedding band &#8211; Halfway To New York<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Extensive-Repertoire-Ability-to-Take-Requests\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>4. Extensive Repertoire &amp; Ability to Take Requests<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"modern-quote full\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Great musicians pride themselves on delivering moments you\u2019ll never forget.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When you find a band you like the look and sound of, ask them to send you their song lists.\u00a0 For experienced bands, you\u2019ll find that the material is really extensive \u2013 after all, they\u2019re used to playing to audiences of all ages and tastes every week throughout the wedding season.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<cite><em>\u201c<\/em><em>I ask my clients to go through our repertoire and let me know any songs they particularly do like and any songs which they particularly don<\/em><em>\u2019t like \u2013 so I know exactly what type of music they\u2019re after\u201d.<\/em> <em>\u2013<\/em><em><strong> Sam<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Halfway-to-New-York\">Halfway To New York<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/cite><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you have a couple of special requests that you\u2019d love the band to perform \u2013 just ask.\u00a0 Most groups are more than happy to learn a song or two if they don\u2019t know them already.\u00a0 Great musicians pride themselves on delivering moments you\u2019ll never forget.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-5-%E2%80%98Dep-endable-Band-Members\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<strong>5. \u2018Dep\u2019-endable Band Members<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Deputy (or \u2018dep\u2019) musicians are approved replacement band members. For example, to replacement bass player that can step in if the original bass player is ill or double booked. It\u2019s fairly common that approved replacement musicians may step in if required, particularly with the top wedding bands, as players can have all kinds of commitments, from session work to international touring.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The best wedding bands will only work with dep musicians who are of the same talent and familiar with their repertoire.\u00a0 They&#8217;ll also make sure that the singer you see in their promo material is the singer who performs at your wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em><em>It<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>s too much of a gamble to ask someone else to take my singer and band leader position.\u00a0 It<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>s someone<\/em><em>\u2019<\/em><em>s wedding and your reputation!<\/em><em>\u201d<\/em> <em>\u2013<\/em><em><strong> Sam<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Halfway-to-New-York\"><strong>Halfway To New York<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1of3ShJacoY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting married is one of the most important events in your life and an occasion you want to make truly unforgettable. An amazing live band will help you ensure your guests are on their feet and not sitting in their chairs!<\/p>\n<p><em>If you\u2019d like any tips \u2013 get in touch with me directly, <u><a href=\"mailto:joel@encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via email<\/a><\/u> or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start an enquiry at encoremusicians.com<\/a>\u00a0to quickly receive quotes from the UK\u2019s largest selection of outstanding musicians.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/author\/joelaaronvincent\/\"><strong>Joel Vincent<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nHead of Sales &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/\">Encore Musicians<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other-Articles-you-might-like\"><\/span>Other Articles you might like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-how-to-find-and-hire-a-dj-for-your-wedding\/\">How to find and hire a DJ for your Wedding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/which-online-wedding-planning-tools-should-you-use\/\">Which online wedding tools and apps should you use?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/advice-from-real-couples-booking-wedding-musicians\/\">Honest advice from 35 couples who have already booked their wedding band<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-planning-wedding-day-timeline-music\/\">A Wedding Timeline: Where you need to think about music on the big day<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you\u2019ve booked the venue, decided on the caterer and designed the invites.\u00a0 All that\u2019s left now is to book the entertainment \u2013 but where to start? 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