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Q & A with Bruce Macksoud, lead vocalist
of Blurred Vision Dance Band
New England’s Premier Party Band • Specializing in Weddings & Private Events!
When to book: Typically it’s a year in advance,
but it doesn’t hurt to start looking even earlier.
Make a case for why couples should
consider hiring a live band. There’s nothing
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like a live band, particularly if it’s a good band
that fits your desired genre. It allows for more
interaction; I can get out in the crowd and really
get guests pumped up. And we’re so versatile.
One of our packages includes the six piece
band for the reception with our DJ — FrankiJay
Productions — playing during dinner and breaks,
as well as a live performance by our unbelievable
female vocalist, Christiana, at the ceremony.
What do you typically play? Top 40, pop,
funk, disco…anything, honestly. We always ask
couples in advance for a list of any songs they
may want, whether it’s a first dance song, a
party song, an ethnic song, etc. And we also take
pride in the fact that we like to learn new songs
specifically for the couple. It's more meaningful.
What are some hot songs to play at a
wedding right now? For dancing: “Shout”,
“Brick House”, “Play That Funky Music” and then
anything by Bruno Mars or Beyoncé. As for first
dance songs, it’s so individual to the couple. But
I would say some popular choices are “At Last”
by Etta James, Michael Buble’s rendition of Frank
Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight,” or any of
Ed Sheeran’s ballads.
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What advice would you give to engaged
couples? If you’re considering a live band, go out
and see them perform in person —
don’t make
a judgement based purely on a review. And if
you can’t catch them at a show, set up a private
session. We typically invite couples to practice
so they can listen to our stuff and we can all get
to know each other. It's a good time. But we also
take it very seriously and we really consider it an
honor to play at someone’s wedding.
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