Category: Music

Cinco De Mayo Party Ideas

Seems like everyone these days is celebrating Cinco de Mayo. And what’s not to love? It includes everything from maracas to margaritas, salsa to Mariachi! Cinco de Mayo happens to fall on a Saturday this year and it’s the perfect time to throw a super fun fiesta. For those of you unsure where to start here are a few tips:

Mariachi Bands are the most popular choice for music. They’re lively, fun, costumed and add lot’s of fun and ambiance to your party. They range anywhere from 3-10 members. But if you like to think out of the box consider hiring a Latin Jazz group or for more subdued occasions, a Flamenco guitarist. These can both give your event a special ambiance. You can even bring in some lively dancers. The possibilities are many. To find out what will work for your needs and budget contact me. Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is just around the corner!

Halloween will soon be here…

Ghosts and goblins will appear! Halloween is one of my favorite nights of the year. It brings back fond memories of trick or treating with my brother while our father strolled along and helped us with our candy. We’d leave around 6pm and cover as much area as possible until our time ran out. We’d come back with two pillow sacks full of candy and treats. Well nowadays, Halloween has turned into one the biggest party nights of the year. There are also many Day of the Dead celebrations going on as well. It’s the perfect time to bring in fun and appropriate music (monster mash etc…), costumed entertainers (psychics, tarot card readers, magicians, hypnotists), Face painters, Caricature artists and more to make your party a total success.  If you’re in need of any last minute ideas or entertainment don’t hesitate to contact me. I work with more that 400 professional performing artists locally and am here to help!

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Questions to Ask Any Professional Entertainer

It is important to ask the right when interviewing a potential entertainer. Musical entertainment is usually the first thing you will remember from your event and is one of the biggest factors in the success (or failure) of the event. Your best bet is to be completely informed about any potential entertainer. Ask the right questions and get referrals from trusted sources.

Will we be guaranteed to have the performer of our choice?

How long has the performer been doing business?

What is their experience with private events; how many have they performed?

Do they have professional references we may contact?

Is there a video performance we can preview?

What do they do that is unique or special?

Do they have any special training, or certification?

Will the entertainer direct activities at our event?

What planning process would you go through for our event?

Are you flexible with the style of performance?

Have you worked at our chosen location before?

If our event runs over on time, will you stay? Would there be an extra charge for that?

Are any deposits refundable if we need to cancel?

Do you have any special needs if our event is outdoors?

Will your performance include breaks? If so, how long? Are you able to provide music in the background during the break?

Will you require food during the event?

Do you take specific requests during the event?

How early will you arrive for setup?

What type of wardrobe/costumes will you have for our event?

In addition to a sound system, do you also bring lighting system?

Don’t be afraid to ask these questions. Any reputable professional will be happy to answer any of these questions.

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How To Avoid A Massive Pile Up At Your Event

Here’s something that often gets overlooked when planning an event. Coordination of all vendors loading in! Many times there is just one loading area to bring everything in through. If your band, staging, lighting, sound, decorators, caterers and everyone else arrives simultaneously you can have a massive traffic jam on your hands that can result in frustration and wasted time for everyone. The easiest solution is to coordinate set up times with your vendors and/or put them in touch with each other. A group email works well for this. Sometimes it’s advisable to work with fewer vendors that can provide more services for you. This can result in better pricing and a more coordinated effort. For instance I can help you with all your entertainment needs as well as all aspects of production (sound, staging, lighting, video and much more) no matter how big or small your event might be. Hope these tips will help things run smoothly for you!