June 10th, 2010
When planning a function, many organisers are increasingly coming to realise the unique attraction of live music, over the traditional DJ or playback of stock tracks. Whether this has been encouraged by the welcome sight of a live band playing regularly on TV dance shows, the greater emphasis on performance by famous pop bands, or simply a deep-seated yearning for live music after years of soulless karaoke backing tracks, there is no doubt that live music is definitely back in fashion.
In a digital age, in which we are accustomed to hearing quality, flawless musical output via a range of electronic media, audiences for live music, function guests will usually demand high calibre, sophisticated performances from artists. Function bands that can meet these exacting demands will not only have a great deal of experience in performing together, but will also be able to generate a full, rich sound through the use of multi-instrumentation, harmonised vocals, and technically superlative amplification.
Sourcing function bands might seem easy at first, but the difficulty is in finding those that are guaranteed to meet the exacting criteria of function guests. Not only is general performance quality a crucial requirement, there is also the need to ensure that the live band can cater for the particular musical tastes and expectations of the function attendees; a school prom, for example, will probably need a more intensely up-to-date repertoire than a 50th birthday party.
The good news is that our professional 12-piece band, London Soul, can meet all your function requirements.
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June 2nd, 2010
The wedding’s evening function is when the happy couple and their guests can celebrate and relax, as well as being an opportunity to welcome friends and acquaintances, for whom there may simply not have been enough space at the earlier wedding breakfast. Quality live music is guaranteed to make this evening function a fitting, and enjoyable, climax to the big day.
The benefits of live music over a disco, or other ways of amplifying pre-recorded tracks, are immeasurable. Not only will live bands provide a stunning visual focus for guests enjoyment, but there is no better way of encouraging people on to the dance floor than the presence of quality singers and real instrumentation on a main stage.
Live bands that are best received at weddings manage to home in on truly well known and exciting sounds. Classic pop, rock and soul, as well as credible and catchy contemporary songs, always strike a chord with the widest cross section of ages and musical tastes. The best wedding bands will also make guests feel a part of the show, through the use of friendly interaction.
The recommended method of choosing a band for a wedding is to look up testimonials and endorsements. It will quickly be seen that there is nothing better than a live band to help turn a wedding night into an event that will live long in people
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May 28th, 2010
When booking wedding bands for the evening event you want function bands that can get your guests up off their feet and dancing. Most live bands can do this for you. The big question is what type of music do you want them to play? You need to think about the genre of music you love, what type of music will appeal to guests of all ages and what will fit in with the theme of the wedding day.
The most popular choice is that of pop and rock stretching from the sixties through to the here and now. Whether live bands play The Beatles or other popular songs from pop history, they are guaranteed to be a hit as most people will be familiar with them and they are great dance floor fillers. Function bands will normally have as a minimum of rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass guitar and of course drums.
The next top choice is funk and soul. You’ll find these live bands are bigger than the standard party bands and will have keyboards and possibly brass and sax. There will be a mix of female and male vocals and you will be guaranteed to get your wedding party off to a flying start.
However you may want to mix up the music genres so talk to your function bands at length to ensure they have that flexibility.
At London Soul we are a larger party band with a wide repertoire of music to offer and experienced at all types of events from wedding to corporate functions.
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May 21st, 2010
At a corporate event, the grand finale is often made by choosing function bands who will get the party atmosphere going and make sure your guests feel well looked after and leave the event on a high. Party bands provide the show element to any event and are essential when it comes to getting people up off their chairs and onto the dance floor. Function bands can be made even more spectacular by incorporating light shows and pyrotechnic displays, depending on the budget.
In addition to big party bands you may also want to include circulating entertainment for guests that remain seated. This may include comedians or magicians for example. They can help guests to break the ice and are particularly effective when the guests have just been seated to get conversation flowing.
Dancers can be used to encourage guests to get up onto the dance floor either by choosing guests from the sidelines or offering your guests mini classes to the live band music. This can work well with party bands that play big band music, Rat Pack genre and Latino music but will complement other forms of music such as rock and soul.
The choice of music can definitely make or break your corporate event but it is important to understand what the goal of the entertainment is before you choose. You obviously want to keep your guests occupied and stimulate interaction as well as making the evening memorable.
At London Soul we offer a great range of music and have years of experience heading up corporate events.
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May 18th, 2010
If you are in the process of choosing entertainment or live bands for your corporate event there are some key points to consider:
Will you want to have party bands as the main feature for the evening or simply background music for the event?
Will you need to have separate types of music for the beginning of the evening and then later on in the evening, for example a cocktail pianist as background for reception drinks and live bands for dancing?
Is the main goal of the evening to entertain your guests or do you want to encourage business discussion and networking?
How old are your guests?
Will the event take place in one room or will you need live bands that can move from one location to another?
When choosing function bands you need to ensure that they are well qualified and experienced to do the job. You probably want to impress your guests with an atmosphere of class and sophistication so make sure the live bands come dressed appropriately, particularly if you are having a reception, dinner and speeches.
If the event is a company party you will be keen to get everyone dancing. In this case you want a big band to do the job and create a party atmosphere. Party bands have experience in delivering music you can dance to and are expert in getting the crowd off their seats and onto the dance floor. Good live bands will have a wide ranging repertoire which will appeal to all age ranges.
At London Soul we have an exciting range of music to choose from and can guarantee to deliver a night to remember.
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