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Band FAQs
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Song Selection & Genres
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We have an ever growing song list that we build our sets from, comprised of popular music from across the decades. All of our songs were chosen with one goal in mind: to get people singing and dancing! During the planning process you’ll have the opportunity to influence the song selections by indicating your favourites you’d like us to play, or your least favourites to avoid, if any.
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Yes! You’ll have the opportunity to make 1 custom song request. It will have to be approved.
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We certainly can take song requests! I can’t guarantee we’ll be able to play it however, but in any case, we’ll take it. 😉
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Our repertoire consists of music from the genres of Pop, Disco, Rock, Country, & more. If you have a particular theme or style preference, we’ll take that into consideration when building the set list. Our main goal is to keep your guests singing, dancing, and having a good time!
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Yes, we generally have at least one during the course of the night, but can do more. A dynamic show with high and low moments is the key to keeping things interesting and spicy throughout the night.
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Yes! If you’d like to line up a particular song for a particular moment, we can work that into the plan.
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We’re up for it! If you want to attempt this, keep in mind it will be done on the fly without rehearsal with the singer, but it can definitely make for a fun moment, no matter how smooth it is.
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Right now, our primary language is English. Feel free to make a French or Spanish song request and we can see if we can do it!
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Yes! If you have a particular theme in mind, we’ll select songs that best suit that theme.
Special Requests
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Logistics
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We’ll need access to power and adequate shelter to protect the equipment from inclement weather if outdoors.
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Yes, each package includes sound and lights. The sophistication of the set up varies depending on which package is chosen, but no matter what, we’ll come prepared to set a mood.
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We keep things at a comfortable and clear volume. Not too quiet where you can’t hear, not too loud that it’s over powering. If the idea is to have people be able to carry on a conversation comfortably, we’ll set it up with that in mind.
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Looking for an Ottawa wedding band? We've got you. Not exactly in Ottawa, but love the vibe? No problem. We travel well.
We perform at weddings and events in Ottawa and surrounding areas, including Kemptville, Smiths Falls, Merrickville, Perth, Carleton Place, Pakenham, Almonte, Arnprior, Chelsea, Wakefield, Gatineau, Aylmer, Luskville, Cantley, Quinnville, Renfrew, Calabogie, Carp, Mississippi Mills, Spencerville, Brockville, Kingston, Gananoque, and Prescott.
We'll travel as far west as Toronto/GTA and as far east as Montreal. There is an additional fee for any travel beyond the Ottawa area.
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Our band performs at weddings and events all over Ottawa.
Central Ottawa: Centretown, ByWard Market, Sandy Hill, The Glebe, Chinatown, Little Italy, Lower Town, Old Ottawa South, Old Ottawa East
West End Ottawa: Westboro, Wellington Village, Hintonburg, Carlingwood, Britannia, Bells Corners, Nepean, Barrhaven, Kanata, Stittsville
East End Ottawa: Vanier, New Edinburgh, Rockcliffe Park, Manor Park, Beacon Hill, Orleans, Blackburn Hamlet, Rothwell Heights
South End: Alta Vista, Heron Gate, Hunt Club, Riverside South, Findlay Creek, Greely, Manotick, Gloucester
Rural and Suburban Areas: Carp, Richmond, Munster, Metcalfe, Vars, Osgoode, North Gower
We'll bring the music and soul to any wedding or event across Ottawa.
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Booking
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Generally speaking, each package includes at least 2 hours of live performance and 1 hour of Party Playlisting. Our favourite approach is to do a 2 hour non-stop show to keep the momentum up, followed by 1 hour of a post-show Party Playlist. The show can also be broken up into sets with breaks.
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Nope! You have up to 2 hours available to you but if you only want 1 hour, we’ll make it an hour to remember. The starting prices still apply.
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If we decide to go with multiple sets, the break is typically 15-25 minutes. Music will be played during this break.
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There will be a 50% non-refundable deposit required to book. The balance will be due 2 weeks prior to the event date. If you cancel prior to 60 days from the event date, the balance won’t be due. All the details will be laid out in a contract during the booking process.
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I’m happy to hear the budget you’re working with and collaborating to see what we can make happen with it.