We are located in Miami, Florida and consider Miami, Palm Beach, Naples, Tampa, and Orlando, to be our regular travel areas. Additional travel fees may be incurred for locations such as Key West.

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Yes, we can offer our saxophonist for the cocktail hour, or our pianist if a piano is available. Other musicians can be added as well.  Our musicians perform instrumental Jazz and Smooth Jazz background music as is often desired for the cocktail hour, and we can also assist in securing specialized acts for cocktail hours such as a New Orleans themed horn group, steel drummers, Latin groups, Acoustic guitar/vocal acts, etc.

We outsource our ceremonies to a fantastic group that specializes in ceremony music, as I prefer that our musicians are well rested and ready for the reception segment. You will benefit from direct pricing from our ceremony musicians, and they offer many options including solo performers as well as string groups.

Checks are preferred however other methods off payment are available.  We must add on a fee for credit card payments due to fees charged to us by the credit card companies.

Yes, we carry the standard two million dollar policy as required by some venues. We can also have your venue listed as additionally insured but need adequate advance notice of two weeks in order to take care of this for you.

We are proud to be recognized as preferred vendors by many venues. However, we do not pay venues to be included on their lists, nor do we agree to pay commissions for this status. If you see us listed as a preferred vendor, it is because the venue genuinely believes we are a top-tier organization worth recommending—not because we have made any financial contributions to be included.

Some well-known venues charge their vendors either a yearly flat fee or a percentage of each event to be included on their “preferred vendor” list. To maintain this system, they often allow only a select few agencies access to the list, effectively channeling all events through these agencies that are willing to cooperate with the venue. As a result, the agent may charge the client a commission of 40-50%. From this commission, the agent then pays 10-20% back to the venue. Additionally, this arrangement can lead to taxes being applied to a service that typically wouldn’t be taxable.

We like to arrive with the bulk of our equipment four hours in advance of the bands start time along with the set up crew and sound tech. We typically set up in less than two hours, and then have some downtime to rest up in advance of the show. Other members such as the drummer, bass, and guitar players arrive one and a half hours prior to, vocalists arrive one hour prior to.

It seems straightforward, and it typically isn’t an issue. However, we have encountered venues where the entire room is blocked off, or the stage is cluttered with chairs, tables, and items from other vendors. This usually happens when the ceremony is held in part of the same ballroom, and the venue is rearranging the space to accommodate the ceremony area after the event. This is acceptable, as long as our stage is set up and we have access to it for our setup.

It’s generally not an issue, but some venues do not feel obligated to provide parking for the band’s vehicles. This can create unnecessary difficulties and stress for our group, and we want them to be in a festive mood for your event. Finding parking for our truck and trailer, especially in cities like Miami, can be nearly impossible. While there is usually a parking spot available at the venue, it often requires the client’s assistance to secure that space in advance. We are familiar with which venues are problematic and can inform you if we need help with parking arrangements.

To ensure a smooth wedding, it’s important to keep things simple and have a sensible plan established well in advance. Early planning often focuses on food service and the formalities of the event. We frequently take cues from the catering manager to help with the food service flow. It’s generally best to finish all formalities before dinner, allowing most of the time afterward for fun activities. We also like to create a lively atmosphere right from the start. Our approach is to keep things upbeat and enjoyable, playing lively dance music between courses whenever possible.

This situation is rare, as most people understand that creating a fun party that engages all guests—young and old—is something we excel at! However, there are occasions when a well-intentioned client may want to have more influence on the band’s playlist than we feel comfortable with. The most successful events are those where everyone is included, and it’s a joy to see all guests on the dance floor, regardless of age, truly enjoying themselves together. When left to our own devices, every event achieves this level of success. It’s only during times when we receive excessive direction that the party may not meet our high standards. Many people may not have experienced the type of parties we organize, and due to their limited experience, they might not know what will work best for their crowd. It’s the familiar songs that guests have heard many times that elicit the best response, and tracks you might be tired of hearing on the radio will feel fresh when performed by a fantastic band with engaging performers singing and dancing. With all that said, we still aim to cater to our clients as much as possible. However, too much or too little direction is not beneficial. We appreciate just the right amount of input and general guidance, and with that, we can elevate your event to remarkable heights.