Friday, June 18, 2010

Hiring A Private Party Band

By Marie Janus

Imagine a scenario. You are at a party, and only a few people are dancing. The music is generic pop music that is being played just about everywhere right now. The people who are dancing are doing so rather awkwardly, as the music wasn't really meant for dancing to. Other people are just sitting around and doing nothing or chatting dully. No one is that excited about the music, as it is what they have been hearing everywhere else. It is generic - it is not a private party band.

Now imagine a second scenario. You are dancing, and feeling lots of energy flowing through you. Just about everyone else is dancing as well, and they all seem really happy. You have never heard music exactly like this before. You hear voices from microphones, and the sound of live instruments. You are in the zone with a live band.

Live bands are great for parties, weddings, office functions, etc. Because they are full of life. When people hear live music, played soulfully by people who love music, they often react better to it. It is often more enjoyable to dance to music that is being played in front of oneself than it is to dance to music that comes out of some speakers.

People often like listening to old favorites, but dance song recordings can get old. When one goes to more than one wedding in a short period of time and both weddings use DJs, it is likely that they will hear many of the same songs. And these songs will be the original recordings, so they will be played exactly the same.

Live bands may either be original or they may play other people's music. Some do both. But when it is your wedding or party you can choose exactly what type of music you want - be it pop or swing. If you have a band rather than a DJ, you can have more control over the type of music played at your party. For instance, if you hire a swing band for dancing, no one will be able to request that new pop dance hit.

Live bands are, by definition, made up of live people, so they can interact with the audience. Some bands encourage audience members to participate, and can joke around with them. DJs can possibly do this, but generally they tend to stay off on the sidelines.

It is also good to choose a band because it is a group rather than one person that you are supporting. Some bands have a dream of gaining popularity all over the world, and by hiring them you can fuel that dream.

Thus, live bands are a great choice for private functions. They are not appropriate for every occasion, as they may be somewhat costly. But if you want energy, uniqueness, interaction, and vibrancy, you may want to consider hiring a band for your next function. They may offer a freshness to a boring and stiff function that cannot be found many other places.

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