If you are looking for an Asheville Jazz Band, then this
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How to hire an Asheville Jazz Band.
Get recommendations from friends, newlyweds and event planners. Search online for the type of band you want and the location, like - "Asheville Jazz Band". Search for the band way in advance of the event. You should book the band at least 6 months prior to the event. Good bands are booked solid for months ahead.
Check with your venue for any noise or space restrictions. Ask the manager what size band has worked best in the past. Make sure the band you have in mind will fit the space you are using!
Listen to their website audio samples and watch the videos. The band must have a professional website and media for you to watch. It is not acceptable in this day and age for a professional band not to be up with the website technology.
Go see the band live if possible. Note how the musicians interact with the audience and the variety of music they play. Is it appropriate to you event. Talk to them and get a feel for how they would be to work with.
Tell them what type of music you want played, such as swing Jazz or latin Jazz. Ask to see their playlist and note any songs you definitely want played and those you want not to be played.
For weddings, let them know what your song is. Find out what type of music they'll play on the sound system during breaks or tell them not to if you prefer.
Make a contract that includes dates, setup and finish times, breaks, musicians, clothing requirements, food and drink access, rates, deposits, cancellation and refund policy.
Asheville Venues: To see live Jazz.
Tressa's Jazz Club
The Orange Peel
Jack of the Wood
The Grey Eagle
Westville Pub
Asheville Event spaces: To plan an event
Biltmore House
Castle Lady Hawk
Comprehensive list of spaces
How to hire an Asheville Jazz Band.
Get recommendations from friends, newlyweds and event planners. Search online for the type of band you want and the location, like - "Asheville Jazz Band". Search for the band way in advance of the event. You should book the band at least 6 months prior to the event. Good bands are booked solid for months ahead.
Check with your venue for any noise or space restrictions. Ask the manager what size band has worked best in the past. Make sure the band you have in mind will fit the space you are using!
Listen to their website audio samples and watch the videos. The band must have a professional website and media for you to watch. It is not acceptable in this day and age for a professional band not to be up with the website technology.
Go see the band live if possible. Note how the musicians interact with the audience and the variety of music they play. Is it appropriate to you event. Talk to them and get a feel for how they would be to work with.
Tell them what type of music you want played, such as swing Jazz or latin Jazz. Ask to see their playlist and note any songs you definitely want played and those you want not to be played.
For weddings, let them know what your song is. Find out what type of music they'll play on the sound system during breaks or tell them not to if you prefer.
Make a contract that includes dates, setup and finish times, breaks, musicians, clothing requirements, food and drink access, rates, deposits, cancellation and refund policy.
Asheville Venues: To see live Jazz.
Tressa's Jazz Club
The Orange Peel
Jack of the Wood
The Grey Eagle
Westville Pub
Asheville Event spaces: To plan an event
Biltmore House
Castle Lady Hawk
Comprehensive list of spaces
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