bands

kmmm Posted: Oct 09, 2002 03:38 PM

bands

Been to a few showcases, anyone have any recommendations?

OctBride03 Posted: Oct 09, 2002 03:40 PM

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Well of course I'm going to go with the company I chose. Skyline Orchestras. They have 4 bands that they showcase. I chose Rhapsody, it was more of my style... you should check out their website. www.skylineorchestras.com. They are always having showcases! :o) Good luck!

kmmm Posted: Oct 09, 2002 03:45 PM

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Thanks. So far I've heard Body Heat and Times Square Orchestra. Both were pretty good, but it's hard to picture it all together and what they will really be like.

OctBride03 Posted: Oct 09, 2002 03:47 PM

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It was tough for me too to make this decision. Good entertainment is very important when planning a wedding. I actually went to TWO showcases for the band I chose before I actually went with them... I heard good things about Times Square Orchestra if that helps

VickiC Posted: Oct 09, 2002 03:50 PM

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I recommend Full House. www.fullhousemusic.com They were outstanding. People were coming up to us all night telling us how good they were, and they even ran out of business cards to give people who asked for them.

They have a sound clip section on the website so you can hear them.

kmmm Posted: Oct 09, 2002 03:51 PM

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I was really impressed by them so that def helps!

kmmm Posted: Oct 09, 2002 03:54 PM

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Fullhouse? def will check em out...any suggestions are APPRECIATED..!

michele31 Posted: Oct 09, 2002 04:04 PM

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www.milestonemusic4u.com

Dotty is great to work with. Her voice is amazing. There are MP3s on the site to listen to. My first dance song, Grow Old With Me is also on the site. They recorded it for us.

Misty Posted: Oct 09, 2002 04:07 PM

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There is a little secret in Connecticut named 'The Funkestra'. They are FABULOUS and will travel to LI with no extra expenses. They are also VERY reasonably priced. We're getting a 9 piece band for under 5000, with continuous live music and a cocktail duo.

www.funkestra.com

The clips on the website really do not do them justice, you have to go see them to appreciate how great they sound. They usually play in CT, Stamford/New Haven area...about 45 minutes from the city. It's very worth the trip!

kmmm Posted: Oct 09, 2002 04:12 PM

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Def will check em out? Anyone have any opinions on Faze4?

LisaT Posted: Oct 09, 2002 04:14 PM

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Current Affair is an amazing band. We had a bunch of requests for their info after our wedding. In fact one couple was willing to cancel the band they booked and lose the deposit if they could get current affair for their wedding.

currentaffairmusic.com

mickeya1a Posted: Oct 09, 2002 04:21 PM

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I used Phoenix and absolutely LOVED them. Toni Ann was wonderful to work with.

My sister used True Blue 3 years ago (they are a Faze 4 band) and they were great too!

I saw Code Bleu at a showcase and thought they were great.

luvleyles Posted: Oct 09, 2002 04:39 PM

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Times Square Orchestra - as Paula Abdul says - I have 2 words for these guys - fu-namonal!

Check out them out - timessquaremusic.com

blushingbride2003 Posted: Oct 09, 2002 04:42 PM

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Times Square Orchestra is great!! Energetic and plays a diverse genre of songs!!

MarcellaBella Posted: Oct 09, 2002 04:45 PM

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as you know I booked Ric Mango Band..

CatchI22 Posted: Oct 09, 2002 05:15 PM

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My brother booked Faze4 for his wedding (8/03) and him and his FI loved them. Said alot of people they knew used them.
I am using the Ken James Orchestra for mine. I got a lot of positive feedback form people who used them and saw them at weddings. The one thing I didn't want was a LOUD band, I hate when I go to a wedding and can't talk to anyone b/c the music is blaring in my ear. Everyone said they keep the noise level down to a comfortable level.
My wedding is this weekend so I will post how the band was when I get back!

BermudaBride Posted: Oct 09, 2002 05:19 PM

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I would def. check out FullHouse & The Mystic as well.

metphan Posted: Oct 09, 2002 05:21 PM

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I'm using the JK Band from JK Entertainment. We checked out a lot of bands before we decided on them. I highly recommend them. I told a few people about them already and they all booked them after meeting with them.

Miro127 Posted: Oct 09, 2002 06:25 PM

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another vote for skyline orchestras (we're using code bleu, and have only heard positive things about them from poeple who have used them at their own weddings!).
i saw faze4 in a showcase and thought they were good, but definitely not better than code bleu, nonetheless $5000 better!