by Dannii Symes
The party is all set. The venue has been secured for your special occasion. The food is bought and all of the decorations are ready to be put up. It seems as if everything is in order. All the guests have responded and even family members are excited to see each other, after many years apart. These scenarios are applicable to pretty much any function that requires planning. After all of these things have been done the only remaining party day question is whether to use a DJ or to book a band.
Many folks have opted to use a DJ, simply because it is easier. They show up with their equipment, have several hundred songs to play, usually in a variety of genres and unless they are brand new, they are usually fine for most occasions. The biggest challenge with this choice is that your DJ is limited to only the music he/she brings with them. Many times, with a diverse aged group of people, they will not have songs that your guests may wish to hear.
If your guests are varied in age, the available music from a DJ, could be a challenge. Another consideration is their sound system. Depending on where you have your gathering, the in house sound system may or may not be sufficient to give you quality sound.
When you book live music, your options are broader and in most cases, you can customize the music better. First off, they will bring their own sound system. If the group is accustomed to playing these types of venues, they are better suited to supply quality sound, so after a couple of sound checks, they are ready to rock and roll. By selecting live performers, it is also easier to include them into your theme, whether it be sound or appearance, you have more choices.
You may use an agent to find your band or you will be able to visit local clubs to see them in action. This way, you get to see how they interact with their customers and how their performances are received. This can add some fun to the choosing of your group, as the better entertainers you find, the better the party will proceed.
Costs will definitely be different. One DJ will surely be less expensive than hiring a band. However, the diversity of live music will overshadow the differences in cost. The Disc Jockey may act as a Master of Ceremonies for you, but the leader of the band can be that and much more.
Your guests will always respond better to live music. Everyone loves to hear good music. Listening to the same songs that are heard on the radio, can get old and tired. But hearing a live rendition of a song, performed well, is almost like being at a concert. This will have a huge impact at the party.
Your choices are wide open and depending on the size of your venue, when you book a band, you have more control and more options. Maybe there will be one family member or friend who has aspirations to be a superstar and you really do not wish to have your party turn into a karaoke contest, but singing with a band will offer them a great chance to test out their pipes and give you a resounding performance. And, by the way, have a great time at the party.
Musician Dannii Symes is one of the founding members of Soul Desire is a specialist writer for the http://www.souldesire.co.uk site. Making the right Band Booking will ensure the success of your event. Find out more about ensuring you book a bandcorrectly from this site.
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