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Our party was beyond amazing, and a large part of the credit is due to them. Every single person in the band was so incredibly talented. My husband and I danced the entire night, as did most of our guests. Towards the end of the night, the band leader commented that only two people were sitting down, everyone else was on the dance floor!!! We couldn&#8217;t have asked for a better wedding band. We would use them again for any parties in the future. We highly recommend Flipside!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-author\"><h5 class=\"testimonial-author-name\">Caroline Callahan<\/h5><a class=\"testimonial-company\">9\/26\/25 wedding, The Galley, Nantucket<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"hb-testimonial-box\">\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hb-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>THIS IS THE BAND YOU WANT!!!<\/strong><br \/>\nAmazing!!!!! We were blown away. My husband immediately emailed this to the band after the wedding (which is so out of character) &#8220;Guys and gals, Just wanted to send a quick note to thank you so much for the amazing show you put on for our wedding (8\/30 in Bristol, RI). Probably ten guests came up to me and said you were the best wedding band they ever heard. I agree. You absolutely crushed it from start to finish and turned our wedding from fantastic into unforgettable. Really and truly an amazing show. Wouldn&#8217;t change a thing. At the risk of sounding like a ridiculous, over-the-top testimonial, so glad we went with Flipside. All the band members I spoke with were great people too. Thanks a million times over&#8221; Sums it up perfectly!!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-author\"><h5 class=\"testimonial-author-name\">Marissa Rampino\/John Barker<\/h5><a class=\"testimonial-company\">8\/30\/14 wedding, Mount Hope Farm, Bristol, RI<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"hb-testimonial-box\">\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hb-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Flipside band performed at our wedding and it was freaking EPIC. If you want a dance party from the beginning to the end then hire these guys. You bring the energy and they bring the performance.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-author\"><h5 class=\"testimonial-author-name\">Mike Watts and Kate Northrup<\/h5><a class=\"testimonial-company\">7\/5\/14 wedding, Southern Maine Community Colllege, Portland, ME<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"hb-testimonial-box\">\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hb-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t<p>Redline played at our wedding reception this summer and they were incredible! My wife and I had previously been to a wedding that they played at and they were the best we had ever seen, so we went with them for our own. We were not disappointed, it was the best decision we could have made. We were on the dance floor the entire night along with everyone else. They played a great mix of songs at the right times and brought plenty of energy. The lead singer interacted with the guests and made her way around for some dancing, which everybody loved. I would highly recommend checking them out and booking them for great music and lots of dancing!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-author\"><h5 class=\"testimonial-author-name\">Matt McCann<\/h5><a class=\"testimonial-company\">July 18, 2015 wedding at Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford, CT<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"hb-testimonial-box\">\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hb-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Joel and I want to thank you guys and Redline so much!! We had the\u00a0time of our lives, and so many of my guests kept commenting on how\u00a0awesome the band was. I had a few older relatives who said they hadn&#8217;t\u00a0danced in 30 years, and had a blast!! You guys delivered exactly what\u00a0I was hoping for!!! I would be happy to review you, and if you ever\u00a0need a client recommendation I&#8217;d be happy to answer any questions!!\u00a0You rock!!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-author\"><h5 class=\"testimonial-author-name\">Carly &amp; Joel Soltman<\/h5><a class=\"testimonial-company\">Sept. 6, 2015 wedding, Portland, ME<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"hb-testimonial-box\">\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hb-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t<p>We had a great experience with Murray Hill and the band Redline. They were really easy to work with and very responsive. Redline was phenomenal and had everyone dancing the entire night! Every guest we have spoken to since the wedding has mentioned how great the band was.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-author\"><h5 class=\"testimonial-author-name\">Carey Dever<\/h5><a class=\"testimonial-company\">Oct. 3, 2015 wedding at Hamilton Hall, Salem, MA<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"hb-testimonial-box\">\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hb-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Going with Redline from Murray Hill was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. The band was phenomenal! They were so talented and professional. Every guest we have spoken to since the wedding has said how amazing the band was. They had everyone dancing the entire night. Paul was our contact at Murray Hill and was very easy to work with. I would highly recommend working with them!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-author\"><h5 class=\"testimonial-author-name\">Jessica Lesage<\/h5><a class=\"testimonial-company\">Oct. 11, 2015 wedding at Stevens Estate, Andover, MA<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"hb-testimonial-box\">\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hb-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">I can\u2019t even begin to explain how awesome\/amazing\/incredible you guys were last night. Everyone wanted to know who you were, where the band was from, and how were you all SO good! We knew we wanted a live band at our wedding but you blew us away with the talent and energy on the stage last night. I can\u2019t say enough good things about you guys! From start to finish the whole company has been a breeze to work with and since the minute the band took the stage you set exactly the vibe we were trying to encourage. Thank you for making yesterday the most incredibly epic day of our lives &#8211; it would not have been the same without Unity!!!!!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-author\"><h5 class=\"testimonial-author-name\">Sara &amp; Chris Bishop<\/h5><a class=\"testimonial-company\">Wedding at The Fells, Newbury, NH<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"hb-testimonial-box\">\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hb-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t<p>Everything was great! The band was super energetic and easy to work with and the vocalists were great. Almost all the guests were on the dance floor. Also, Ryan was great to work with leading up to the day &#8211; super easy-going. At one point we didn&#8217;t think the ceremony musician was going to show up and the band quickly offered their services. The ceremony guitarist did end up coming, but I appreciated the band springing into action so quickly.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-author\"><h5 class=\"testimonial-author-name\">Amy Werner<\/h5><a class=\"testimonial-company\">August 2th, 2015 wedding at Gedney Farm-New Marlboro, MA<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"hb-testimonial-box\">\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hb-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t<p>We had Murray Hill Talent&#8217;s band Unity perform at our wedding and they were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Everyone (parents, older family members, younger family members, friends&#8230;) had an unbelievable time. You definitely can&#8217;t go wrong with this band. In addition to the wedding itself, they were also terrific to work with leading up to the wedding. Cory and Ryan were very organized and gave us full confidence that the wedding would go off without a hitch. Ryan also played acoustic guitar for us during the ceremony itself and during the cocktail hour. Not surprisingly, he did an amazing job during these two components as well. Trust me, you won&#8217;t be disappointed with going with Unity!!!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-author\"><h5 class=\"testimonial-author-name\">Phillip and Devon Lacombe<\/h5><a class=\"testimonial-company\">Wedding at Museum of Science, Boston, MA<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"hb-testimonial-box\">\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hb-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t<p>The wedding was excellent! Beautiful location, great food and drink, and phenomenal band. Unity did an unbelievably good job, and far exceeded our already high expectations. Lots of energy, great dancing, awesome song list&#8230;the list of positives goes on!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-author\"><h5 class=\"testimonial-author-name\">Eric Pheifer<\/h5><a class=\"testimonial-company\">Wedding at Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Stonington, CT<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"hb-testimonial-box\">\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hb-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t<p>The band was INCREDIBLE! They were so great and had people on the dance floor from start to finish. We loved them!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-author\"><h5 class=\"testimonial-author-name\">Stephanie Nappi<\/h5><a class=\"testimonial-company\">July 18th, 2015 wedding at East Bay Grill Plymouth, MA<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-spacer clearfix\"><div class=\"spacer\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-title clearfix\"><h4 class=\"\">FAQ<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-spacer clearfix\"><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:25px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-module-wrapper\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"filter-tabs-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"filter-tabs faq-filter\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"selected\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-filter=\"*\" data-filter-name=\"All\">All <span class=\"hb-filter-count\">(0)<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-filter=\"djs\" data-filter-name=\"DJs\">DJs <span class=\"hb-filter-count\">(0)<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-filter=\"uplighting\" data-filter-name=\"Uplighting\">Uplighting <span class=\"hb-filter-count\">(0)<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-filter=\"bands\" data-filter-name=\"Bands\">Bands <span class=\"hb-filter-count\">(0)<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"where-should-i-set-my-dj-up\" class=\"hb-toggle djs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere should I set my DJ up?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To ensure maximum enjoyment for all, a DJ should be set up adjacent to the dance floor, along a wall in the center of the room (as opposed to a corner, with tables between the DJ and dance floor).  They should also be within 25 feet of an electrical outlet.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-i-customize-a-dj-playlist\" class=\"hb-toggle djs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan I customize a DJ playlist?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sure!  We welcome your input.  After all, you know the musical tastes of your friends and family better than any DJ would!  That being said, an experienced DJ usually has a good idea of what resonates with large diverse crowds, and they often need to read the room and respond to what is working (or not working), so it&#8217;s best to give them some freedom throughout the night.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"whats-included-with-a-dj\" class=\"hb-toggle djs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat&#8217;s included with a DJ?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our DJ packages include up to 5 hours of performance time, plus up to an hour of set-up time.  We also bring our own sound system, speakers, wireless microphone and all required music.  All you need to provide is a 6-8&#8242; covered table and a meal for the DJ.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"do-you-need-to-do-a-walk-though-at-my-venue-prior-to-my-event\" class=\"hb-toggle djs uplighting\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo you need to do a walk-though at my venue prior to my event?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is not always necessary, but we\u2019d prefer it if we haven&#8217;t worked there before. Most ballrooms, barns and tents are pretty self\u00a0explanatory. \u00a0We are familiar with so many venues in New England that we have most likely been there already.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-the-lights-change-colors-throughout-the-night\" class=\"hb-toggle uplighting\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan the lights change colors throughout the night?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, if you like. We suggest using a color that enhances the room through dinner, and then a change once dancing has begun, every few\u00a0songs or so. The subtle color change later in the evening will invigorate guests and signal a change in the party vibe.\u00a0 Or, if you&#8217;d like a more consistent look, you can always keep the color of your choosing throughout the entire event.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-many-lights-do-i-really-need\" class=\"hb-toggle uplighting\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow many lights do I really need?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>All spaces are different, but for most applications you would need about one light every 12 feet, and the average tent or ballroom has 180\u00a0linear feet of perimeter, so we would ordinarily use about 16 fixtures. However, when you subtract for doorways, fireplaces, or other nooks\u00a0around the perimeter, 12 or fewer fixtures could easily suffice. \u00a0For larger venues, multi-room, specialty applications (Statues, Fountains,\u00a0Walkways, Pillars, Cake Tables, etc) more may be needed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"does-the-performance-area-need-to-be-sheltered\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDoes the performance area need to be sheltered?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For outdoor events:\u00a0The performance area or stage should be level and should be covered to provide shelter\u00a0from excessive rain,\u00a0wind, sun, etc. Keep\u00a0in mind that if proper shelter is not provided for band, the band\u00a0and crew must stop performance\u00a0and tend to protection of their expensive gear and instruments.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"do-we-need-to-provide-a-stage\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo we need to provide a stage?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">We do not require a stage, but we do need a flat, level, dry performance area. \u00a0Raising the band onto a stage does help the band members visually connect with more of the audience, so it is a nice touch. \u00a0If you do decide to rent a stage, the recommended size\u00a0is 12&#8242; deep by 16&#8242; wide.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-are-your-electrical-requirements\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are your electrical requirements?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Two, 20 Amp 110 volt dedicated circuits within 25 feet of the band (preferably). These dedicated\u00a0circuits should not be shared with catering, lighting or other power needs. For outdoor functions\u00a0a GFI circuit (ground fault interrupter)\u00a0is required for the safety of the artists during\u00a0rain and thunderstorms. \u00a0If one\u00a0cannot be provided, please be aware that performance may be interrupted until the threat of electrical shock is\u00a0over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When using generators, a 6000-watt generator with two 20 amp 110-volt duplex outlets is\u00a0recommended. Total\u00a0distance from power source (generator) should not exceed 25\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you must run extension cords to the performance area, use heavy cords (12 or 14 gauge). Never\u00a0plug more than two 50\u2019\u00a0cords together. Total distance from power source to stage should\u00a0NEVER exceed 100\u2019. \u00a0Long extension cord runs greatly reduce the power.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>*Important tip:\u00a0Lighting, heaters and portable cooking devices take up a lot of \u201cjuice.\u201d \u00a0It is imperative\u00a0that you do not\u00a0share these type of devices with the power source designated for the band.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-many-vehicles-does-the-band-arrive-in\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow many vehicles does the band arrive in?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The band members travel separately but also do a little ride sharing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>On average the band will travel in 4-5 passenger cars and one large van.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"do-i-need-to-provide-meals-for-the-band\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo I need to provide meals for the band?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Our bands require a hot nutritionally balanced meal for each member plus\u00a0one crew member.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The group doesn\u2019t need anything fancy and it doesn\u2019t need to be what your guests are having.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Venues will often have some type of vendor meal available. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The group may request a few vegetarian options if available.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Water, juice and soda should also be made available to the band if possible. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>That is always appreciated.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It is also recommended\u00a0that you\u00a0consider a &#8220;break area\u201d for performers. \u00a0This\u00a0may be a designated \u201cgreen room\u201d, table or unobtrusive area away from guests.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"do-we-pick-all-the-songs-the-band-plays-during-the-dance-party\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo we pick all the songs the band plays during the dance party?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We do NOT recommend going through a band&#8217;s song list and hand-picking songs for the band to play, as if the band were a juke box. \u00a0<span class=\"s1\">While a band\u2019s song list contains hundreds of songs that they have played before, and could potentially play, it is not necessarily representative of their strongest material.\u00a0 Bands know which specific songs they play best and sound strongest. \u00a0Repertoire varies from season to season based on the band\u2019s chemistry at that point in time and what is working well at the events. \u00a0Bands often formulate sets in regards to tempos, song keys, lead singer interchange and set pacing. \u00a0Many bands feature\u00a0segue-ways, solos, and extended parts that have been carefully planned &amp; rehearsed. \u00a0For a strong, tight and powerful performance, we recommend you keep a general approach to letting us know your likes and dislikes. \u00a0Give us a handful of specific songs you would rather not have the band play, as well as a few general styles and songs that you would love to hear. \u00a0This will be a helpful tool for the band to use, while allowing the band to play to their strengths.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"will-the-band-learn-songs-for-my-wedding\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWill the band learn songs for my wedding?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The band will learn <b>one <\/b>song not on their repertoire list for your event (as long as the song is within the band&#8217;s\u00a0instrumentation\u00a0capabilities and general style). \u00a0We must receive your specialty song request at least 4 weeks prior to your wedding date, in order to adequately prepare the song for performance. \u00a0 For best performance quality, we suggest that you choose any special dance songs from the band&#8217;s song list.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This will ensure a strong, well seasoned performance instead of being the first time they will have performed the song live.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You might\u00a0also consider having the band&#8217;s sound engineer play the\u00a0original recording through the sound system. \u00a0The original version is what people and clients are more accustomed to and stirs up more emotions than having a band perform a song that is relatively unfamiliar to them (especially for key moments such as first dances, parent dances, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-the-band-play-longer\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan the band play longer?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Most often the band is able to perform for additional time.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Consult your contract for the exact rate.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Payment\u00a0needs to to be sent in advance of the wedding or given directly to the bandleader in the form of cash at the wedding. Overtime availability of your artist should be determined prior to your event. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The overtime rate on your contract is <i>not<\/i> a pro-rated band rate based on the full band cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>*Tip:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It is best to let the band know your intentions of overtime as early\u00a0as you can.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This will help the band pace the dance sets\u00a0and not perform a \u201cbig finish\u201d too early.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"whats-the-best-way-to-get-people-dancing\" class=\"hb-toggle bands djs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat&#8217;s the best way to get people dancing?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A great time to start the dance party is right after dinner, after the parent dances. \u00a0And remember &#8211; nothing helps fill the dance floor more than when YOU dance!<\/p>\n<p><em>*Tip: Dipping the lights down low sends the signal that it\u2019s time to party. Ask your onsite manager to dim the house lights after dinner\/parent dances. Our production crew does our best to also notify the venue to do this.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"whenhow-should-we-do-the-parent-dances\" class=\"hb-toggle bands djs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen\/how should we do the parent dances?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These usually follow the cake cutting\/after dinner, and serve as the best transition from dinner to dancing. \u00a0These songs may be shortened as well, depending on the dancing prowess of the bride, groom, and parents.  If you&#8217;re having a hard time choosing two separate songs, consider incorporating both the bride\/father and groom\/mother dances during the same song. This will provide enough time for the photographer to take pictures of each couple. \u00a0A couple minutes into the song, we can\u00a0invite all guests to join in (optional), which leads nicely into dancing.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"whenhow-should-we-do-the-cake-cutting\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen\/how should we do the cake cutting?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This is normally done after guests have finished eating, or towards the end of dinner. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Most couples\u00a0like us to announce the cake cutting but not make a huge spectacle out of it (It\u2019s up to you though).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Optimal cake cutting music is a soft, but upbeat\u00a0tune that will segue into the parent dances.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"when-should-the-band-take-their-dinner-break\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen should the band take their dinner break?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In order to ensure maximum dancing and keep the break to a minimum length, we recommend that meals be immediately available to the band as your guests <i>begin <\/i>eating the main course. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>When your guests are finished eating their meals, they will usually want to start dancing\u00a0&#8211; this is a bad time for the band to be sitting down eating their\u00a0meal.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>All of this should be arranged with your catering manager prior to the wedding.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>We will also do our best to convey this to the catering manager.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"will-the-band-be-too-loud-during-dinner\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWill the band be too loud during dinner?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Most volume concerns take place during the dinner portion of the wedding.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s important for the band to play at low volumes during this time (background tunes, acoustic songs, instrumentals, etc.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>*Tip:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>When working on your seating chart, avoid seating older guests directly next to the bandstand and\/or near the band&#8217;s speakers. Older guests are often\u00a0most sensitive to volume.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-kind-of-music-will-the-band-play-during-dinner\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat kind of music will the band play during dinner?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For seated dinner service, the band will usually perform lower volume (non-dance party music) until the main course is served (depending on how many courses you are serving).<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"whenhow-should-we-do-toasts-andor-blessings\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen\/How should we do toasts and\/or blessings?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A great time for toasts is after your first dance and prior to dinner service (or during\/between early courses).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 You definitely don&#8217;t want to put them off until too late in the evening, when it&#8217;s difficult to keep guests&#8217; attention. \u00a0<\/span>We recommend this order: Welcome speech,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0any bridal party toast, blessing (if any), then dinner<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>*Tip &#8211; for best sound, projection and to avoid feedback, try and remind toast people to hold microphone right up to their mouth (not down by their chest ) and to avoid standing right in front of speakers.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"dancing-before-dinner\" class=\"hb-toggle bands djs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDancing before dinner?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We&#8217;re into it! \u00a0(As long as it&#8217;s OK with the catering staff). \u00a0Occasionally a couple will request that the dance party begin immediately after the first dance. Although this can be a fun idea and set the great tone for the night, it often interferes with the catering time-line and service, throwing off the natural flow of the evening. \u00a0It is important to discuss this thoroughly with the caterer before asking the band to go right into dancing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Tip: Motown or classic party favorites work best for this option as those songs tend to get all ages on the dance floor very quickly.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-do-we-choose-a-first-dance-song\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do we choose a first dance song?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Go through the band&#8217;s song list (found on your band&#8217;s page on our site). \u00a0All songs are fair game but you may\u00a0find the songs in the \u201cDinner &amp; Slow Dances\u201d section most helpful. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The band can also learn a song if so desired. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Wedding websites such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theknot.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theKno<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theknot.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">t<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weddingwire.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weddingwire<\/a> are great resources for current specialty dance ideas and trends. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"whenhow-do-we-do-the-first-dance\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen\/how do we do the first dance?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A great time to do your first dance is immediately after any formal introductions upon entering the main room.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>After the Bride and Groom have been announced and the applause has died down, the band can go into a first dance song. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Options include the band performing your song or us playing the song on MP3 thru the bands sound system. For clients looking to keep it short, the 2-3 minute mark is a good benchmark for the band to end it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>*Tip : Many clients opt to play a pre-recorded version of their first dance song.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This part of the night has a lot of focus and can be a great option to ensure the exact version (tempo\/form &amp; feel) that you are familiar with.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Especially helpful for choreographed dances or more obscure songs and songs with high emotional attachment.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"does-the-band-do-introductions\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDoes the band do introductions?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The band generally introduces the wedding party as couples enter the room while playing upbeat energetic music in the background with no lead vocals (so that guests can hear the introductions). <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Most often parents are included in the bridal party and are introduced first.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Grandparents are often acknowledged directly from their seats instead of walking in with the bridal party.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The bandleader will get everyone in order and lined up before the announcements, and go over name pronunciations, leading up to the grand entrance.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"explain-the-bands-performance-time\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExplain the band&#8217;s performance time\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The artist\u2019s performance time is the time at which the artist will begin the actual performance. Performance times are consecutive and cannot be uses intermittently or \u201cbanked.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Any changes\u00a0in performance, starting, and ending times should\u00a0be made\u00a0as soon as possible.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Due to possible\u00a0scheduling conflicts, artists\u00a0may not be able to alter performance times, set-ups times, and\/or overtime. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"when-will-the-band-arrive\" class=\"hb-toggle bands\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-single\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"hb-moon-plus-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen will the band arrive?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hb-accordion-pane\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The band&#8217;s sound engineer will be the first to arrive onsite. He will set up the bulk of the equipment (Speakers, monitors, mics, mixing board, drums and various backline). \u00a0Two hours is usually a sufficient amount of time to set up and test all sound system equipment. \u00a0The artist(s) arrival time on the contract is the earliest time the artist will be able to show up at your event and begin setting up. Earlier set-up times, if possible, must be arranged with Murray Hill Talent in advance of the engagement and may include additional costs. Please understand that having the band play an iPod or laptop\u00a0through the sound system prior to start time will incur more costs because it will increases the engineer&#8217;s\u00a0contracted arrival time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-spacer clearfix\"><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:25px;\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since 2006, our\u00a0talented, visionary staff at Murray Hill Talent has played\u00a0a part in\u00a0over 5,000 weddings. \u00a0That&#8217;s a lot of experience! 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