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NYCMeghan Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:10 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:10 PM

Slightly Tacky question regarding band prices...

I'm looking at several Franklyn Wayne Bands (Heart & Soul and another...)

What is a ballpark price for a Franklyn Wayne band???

Thanks!

VickiC Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:14 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:14 PM

Re: Slightly Tacky question regarding band prices...

Usually a FW band will run you anywhere from $5000-6500 depending on the band.

Sometimes if you contact the band directly, you can get a better price since you are not booking through the agency, and therefore you don't have to pay the agency any money.

Misty Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:16 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:16 PM

Re: Slightly Tacky question regarding band prices...

Depends upon the time of year. For your time...figure on 5500-8000.

SweetCin704 Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:17 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:17 PM

Re: Slightly Tacky question regarding band prices...

Silly Q, but are bands any cheaper for an afternoon wedding?

VickiC Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:20 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:20 PM

Re: Slightly Tacky question regarding band prices...

Time of year shouldn't have anything to do with it. Either a band is booked or it isn't.

Many bands that are with wedding agencies also play out in bars and clubs, so when they are not booked for a wedding, they are still making money that night. Many of them are also with OmniPop, who books bars and clubs.

Misty Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:25 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:25 PM

Re: Slightly Tacky question regarding band prices...

Yes, they are cheaper in the afternoon. I called for quotes from Franklin Wayne when I was looking, and asked for November and got 5-6000. For May and September I got 5500-8000. Just passing on what I was given. If it's different now...great! I thought this was lousy, and didn't book with them.

Chloegirl Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:31 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:31 PM

Re: Slightly Tacky question regarding band prices...

Just went to a wedding where Extreme (A Franklyn Wayne band) played. THey were excellent and worth every penny.

For a Sat. night in June it was about 5500.

VickiC Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:35 PM+

VickiC MEMBER SINCE: 1/02 TOTAL POSTS : 2395 WEDDING DATE: Aug 18, 2002

Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:35 PM

Re: Slightly Tacky question regarding band prices...

Well that stinks Misty - they shouldn't be doing that.

That's why we went right to the band we wanted and booked straight through them. It was better for us ($$) and we dealt with the band directly.

shawl Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:37 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2003 03:37 PM

Re: Slightly Tacky question regarding band prices...

I have also found that band prices vary by time of year - off season is definitely cheaper.

h2k Posted: Aug 06, 2003 01:04 AM+

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Posted: Aug 06, 2003 01:04 AM

Re: Slightly Tacky question regarding band prices...

FW bands run between $5000 and $6500. However there is negotiating room with any and every band, if your wedding is off season or within the next 6 months. Usually bands (not specifically FW bands) will reduce their price by $500, sometimes you can get more off, if you are good at haggling.

Taragirl Posted: Aug 10, 2003 11:43 PM+

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Posted: Aug 10, 2003 11:43 PM

Re: Slightly Tacky question regarding band prices...

Amazing that there seems to be such confusion, cuz I shopped the Franklin Wayne bands extensively and the prices are ABSOULUTELY between $5500 and $6200. NONE higher....so, if you doubt me, just give them a call tomorrow.
And, the bands I heard were all great!!