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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS - listed below are answers to any queries you may have regarding hiring The Groove Company covers function band. Please do not hesitate to email if you have any further queries.
PA Top quality compact EV PA system which will cover any function from
40 to 500 people. LIGHTING Stage lighting to cover the band members - space permitting. Electricity - at least 2 standard 13 amp sockets within reasonable
distance to the stage area. The band can be dressed in the following attire: DJs / Black Tie If we are unavailable for a specific date we may still be able to recommend
a suitable band for your function. Also, if you are looking for a string
quartet, clarinet quartet, saxophone quartet, harpist, South American
guitarist, trad. jazz, or anything out of the ordinary, please let us
know & we will see who we can suggest. With many variables involved it is very difficult to provide a price
that covers all eventualities, therefore, we quote for each function
individually. Primary factors that effect pricing; How many band members are required To confirm a booking, a booking form needs to be completed & signed
for each engagement. A deposit of 50% is to be enclosed with the signed
booking form. Primarily The Groove Company is a 4 piece band but can be presented in the following formats: Quartet - male vocal/keyboards, female sax/flute/backing vocals, bass & drums. Extra band members can be added if required, ie. guitar or trumpet. Duo - male vocal/keys, female sax/flute/backing vocals (programmed bass & drums).
The Groove Company repertoire consists of over 600 songs, so you can be sure there is something for everyone, especially on extra special occasions such as wedding days when there are so many age groups to cater for. The sets that we perform are constructed as the evening progresses so that we can chop & change in response to audience reaction. No two performances are the same. We like to send the client our songlist in advance so that they can tick & list their favourites to be played on the night, or the choice can just be left up to us. We find that 2 x 1 hour sets is the best format but specify a maximum playing time of 3 x 45 minute sets during the evening. The timings can be totally flexible to fit in with any plans you may have. We also provide a disco during the band breaks, so the evening does not slow down at any point. The CDs can either be for dancing or background. Please note the 'themed' sets are not costumed, they are only musically themed. Generally we will play a complete mix of material to suit the audience, however, we can also offer the following 'themed sets'. Blues Brothers/Commitments/James Brown Soul set - approx. 45 mins 'Rat Pack' - music from Frank Sinatra/Dean Martin/Sammy Davis Jnr. - approx. 1 hour 50's & 60's - approx. 90 minutes 60's & 70's - approx. 90 minutes 70's & 80's - approx. 90 minutes 80's & 90's - approx. 90 minutes Ballroom / Sequence dancing Background Jazz - suitable during a meal, cocktails or outdoor reception CDs are provided during the band breaks - although we are more than happy to work alongside an independent DJ of your choice. Primarily we are a live band so might not have as large a selection of CDs/Lighting effects as a fulltime disco. Provided we are informed at least 4 weeks before the wedding we can advise whether or not we will be able to perform the 1st dance live or provide it on CD - the clients preference will always come first if at all possible. |
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