Music is a crucial and necessary part of life, particularly events, occasions and gatherings! These could be formal; related to business, networking and clients or an important day like a wedding. They could also be something lighter and informal like a birthday bash or a welcome home party.
In any case, when you’re making arrangements as an organizer, one of the things you need to decide between recorded and live music.
If you Lean Towards Live
If you’re someone who values and appreciates the value of having a live band play at your event, the next step is likely looking for and hiring a band to work with. Though there are many inexperienced live bands out there, there are also those who know their stuff and have played for countless shows, events and occasions in the past.
If you manage to connect with a highly experienced live band for hire, working with them will likely be a little different than working with amateurs.
What Experienced Live Performing Bands wish You Knew
We did our research and spoke to numerous experienced live performing bands from Dallas as well as other parts of the state. Here are some things most skilled and experienced live performing bands wish event organizers knew beforehand!
We Know What We Need
Many organizers give bands a really hard time when it comes to technical requirements relating to the show or performance. Technical requirements may include stage arrangements, placements or even combinations of instrumentation.
Though there is a level of flexibility that any experienced live band will allow organizers, when they make recommendations with regard to acoustics and other particulars, they mean business. Many bands struggle as organizers try to one up them and treat them like they are not already aware of exactly what works and what doesn’t!
We Work Best As a Team
Another thing many live performers feel is that some organizers take very little interest in the planning process. They wish that organizers were more forthcoming about what they wanted by way of outfits, stage arrangements and other such particulars.
It isn’t about micromanaging and being insistent even when the band makes an informed recommendation. It’s about communicating and coordinating, something that most reputable live bands know how to do!
We’ve Done This Before
Finally, bands that have been playing professionally for years know their music, their strengths and how to execute a show. There are many organizers who panic a whole lot and among other things, overstress about whether or not the band will do their bit.
Most experienced bands wish that organizers knew that they didn’t get where they were professionally by messing shows up! The fact that they have entertained, amused and excited guests successfully for years makes them confident that they can add value to the event or occasion at hand!
Winding Down
Sure there are bands out there that can make a right mess out of things. That being said, there are others who are simply brilliant when it comes to performing live and entertaining guests in whatever capacity is needed! You just need to work with the right band!
The Razzmajazz Dixieland Band is a Dallas – Texas based band which has been successfully entertaining music lovers, enthusiasts and guests for over two decades. Specializing exclusively in Original Jazz styles such as Dixieland and swing jazz from the 20’s to the 50’s the band offers to perform at corporate events, Mardi Gras and other desired events and functions.
Bands like these guys know their stuff and are the sort that you can work with, communicate with and at the same time not need to worry about or micromanage!
We hope you folks found this article useful! Happy band-hunting folks!
