Sunday, May 31, 2015

Choosing Tribute Bands For Hire

By Ericka Marsh


When looking for a live band for an event, there are numerous factors to consider such as budget, type of event and the venue. Tribute bands for hire offer a way of providing a specific type of music to suit an event like hiring a Beatles group for a 60th birthday party. These groups exist to honor the music of original artists like the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Alice Cooper and Neil Diamond. Some of them have performed for many years and their acts are of such a high standard that they even have their own fans.

Some of these groups have been together for many years and have become quite famous in their own right. Neil Diamond, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Alice Cooper and others have inspired many groups to try and recreate their sounds. Costumes, hairstyles and even gestures and mannerisms are studied closely. For others, it is all about capturing the distinctive sounds of the original band. They use authentic instruments and amplifiers.

Looking online enables one to listen to demo tracks that are recorded in a studio. From these, a good impression of the skill level of performers can be obtained, although they will not sound quite the same when playing live. Photographs of the band are also available as well as video recordings of live performances which offer a better idea of how they sound and move on stage.

One of the most important considerations is the venue. A number of groups are able to adapt to the size of a venue. They have a smaller number of members who perform in an intimate venue and are able to scale up with more members, instruments and lighting for bigger venues. A larger band needs a stage and a fairly large space to sound its best.

Prices vary considerably depending upon the experience of the band, the number of members and amount of equipment used. Some of these groups have been together for years and have played for a wide variety of corporate and private clients. There are those that have many members and they use elaborate costumes, stage sets and lighting.

Backing tracks are used by many groups so as to produce the full, rich sound. This allows them to offer reasonable prices. It also means that they are able to perform in the smaller, more intimate venues.

Once you have found the band you want, you need to check whether it is available. A quote will be sent to you including all costs such as travel and extras. If it suits your budget, all you need to do is sign a contract and pay a deposit.

Once an ideal band has been found, check for availability on the date and whether they are within budget. A quote is easily obtained which includes travel costs and any other extras. If this is suitable, a simple click is all that is needed to book the band. A proper, legally binding contract should be signed by both parties. Once a deposit has been paid, the booking is secure.




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