Friday, April 22, 2011

Some Useful Tips About Wedding Bands In New York

By Sherrie Underwood


Most people say that getting ready to get married and host a reception is an exciting yet stressful time. It is also not a cheap process. But if you are at this stage at your life where you are phoning caterers and photographers and driving around looking at venues, then you might be interested in wedding bands in New York.

A wedding band can comprise of any number of musicians and can play almost any type of music. This is why it is important for you to know exactly what you want. It may, of course, be difficult to find a group which exactly meets your requirements. If you happen to know such a group which is available, book them as soon as you can.

It is important to know what genre of music you prefer as this will determine what group you choose. Most groups play a specific style of music which will impact their numbers and the types of instruments they use. The number of musicians in the group will affect the price, as they often charge depending on how many members are in the group.

If a jazz or pop group is not really your first preference, then perhaps a classical string quartet would be better suited to your taste. Such a group is made up of four string instruments, namely a first violin, a second violin, a cello and a viola. They also sometimes play light music and jazz.

Many people prefer something less formal which is easier to dance to. A very popular choice is to have a group with a lead singer, drums and back up guitar and vocals. They often play well known songs which people like to dance to. It is always nice to have live music at a reception rather than recorded music.

The first step is to choose your preferred genre of music. The next step is to consider the length of time which you want the band to play for and when precisely you prefer them to play. It is common to have the band play at the reception. Remember that groups which charge by the hour can be expensive if you do not plan your times carefully.

The final thing to remember when searching for wedding bands in New York is to do research on the group beforehand. Ask for demonstrations and recordings. Ask for references and recommendations. There are many very good musicians out there, but sadly there are also some which are not good and you want to avoid hiring those.

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