Here are some of our most frequently asked questions.
Please contact us if we haven't answered yours.
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What are the advantages of using
a live band? |
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Live music provides energy and excitement
with a visual impact that simply cannot be duplicated with recorded music.
Good Vibrations creates a mood that gets your guests dancing
and makes the party one to remember!
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How many musicians
are in your band? |
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The band consists of between four and
six
musicians, depending on your needs and budget. Depending on specific
configuration, the instrumentation includes keyboard/bass, guitar, drums, saxophone/clarinet, trumpet, and male/female vocals.
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What style of music do you play? |
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Good Vibrations plays all of
the most popular styles of music — just have a look at
our extensive song list!
We can play music from all generations and styles including jazz, swing,
classic rock, Motown, disco, pop, and all popular ballroom dance
styles.
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Can you play songs
not on your song list? |
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Absolutely! The song list
is intended to show the range of musical styles the band can perform but
does not represent our complete repertoire. Special songs can
also be learned for your event if necessary. |
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Do you provide your
own sound system? |
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We provide everything required to support our
performance, including a high quality professional sound system at no additional charge. |
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What are your
space and electrical power requirements? |
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We ask our clients to allow floor space of 35
square feet per musician and a minimum depth of ten feet.
Setup locations other
than ground level must be accessible via elevator or ramp.
For electrical
power we require a single dedicated standard 120V power source within 20 feet of the
band's setup location. Click here for band layout
examples. |
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Can you play
at outdoor locations? |
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Weather permitting, we can play at outdoor
locations. Shading from the sun must be provided for the musicians and a
hard flat (non-grass/dirt) level surface is required to support the musical equipment. We
require a single dedicated standard 120V electrical power source within 20 feet of the
band's setup location. |
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How can I hear your
band? |
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Please contact us to
hear a demo of the band. Out of respect for other
clients’ private parties, we do not invite prospective clients to view live
performances. We trust you to make an informed choice about the band after
hearing our demo, reading our literature and client testimonials, contacting
previous clients for references, and meeting with us. |
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Can you provide a
Master of Ceremonies? |
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For most weddings we act as the Master of
Ceremonies for announcements, introductions, special dances, cake cutting,
bridal bouquet toss, and all other reception events. Our service includes
full pre-wedding coordination to determine music selection, announcements,
event timetable, and all other details for your special day. |
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Can you provide
music for my wedding ceremony? |
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Band musicians can also play for your ceremony,
or we can provide you with a harpist or classical ensemble. |
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How do you dress
for performances? |
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The men are dressed in tuxedos and our lady
vocalist wears formal evening attire for formal events
such as weddings. For corporate and other events, business attire is worn
unless otherwise specified by the client. |
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Do you take breaks? |
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The band takes one 15 minute break each hour. If
desired, recorded music can be played during these break periods to provide
continuous music for your event. |
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Can you provide
references? |
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Good Vibrations has been in business since 1976
and has performed for countless weddings, corporate, and other special
events. References of clients are always available upon request. |
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How much do you
charge? |
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Our competitive fees are based upon several
factors including the number of musicians, quantity of hours, and location.
Please contact us for a free quotation. |
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What are your
payment terms? |
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An initial deposit representing 50% of the
contract value is required with the contract to reserve the band. The balance is due two weeks
prior to your event. Acceptable forms of payment are check or
cash. |
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What are your
meal and gratuity requirements? |
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Although optional, meals are nearly always provided for band musicians since
performers spend 8 - 10 hours including travel, setup/teardown, and playing
times. Vendor meals are generally available at a reduced cost. Gratuities
are optional and not included in our fees. Tipping is generally $20 - $25
per musician.
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How far will you
travel? |
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Although based in Los Angeles, the band also
performs in the Southern California counties of Orange, Riverside, San
Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. |
