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Questions to Ask Before
Hiring Party Bands
 Ask them about their style of music. Something very loud like rock music may not be
suitable for some gatherings. Therefore, you should ask it before finalizing your decision.
 Ask them if they are comfortable playing songs that you select. You may want your band
to play your favorite pop hit, but not all of them will be in a position to play it right.
Therefore, you should inquire it before you let them play on your special day.
 Ask them about the number of musicians they have in their band. You should also ask how
many of them will play on your special day. This will also help you get an idea if the band
you have selected will be able to perform in the space you have available on the stage. A
good idea is to hire a portion of a great band to save some money in the process.
 Ask them if they need any special lighting or effects to perform or they will arrange
everything on their own. Knowing it in advance will prevent misunderstandings. You may
want to hire party bands that know how to create an atmosphere with fog machines and
other special equipment. Just bear in mind that the bands that offer more than the tunes
are going to charge a lot. Therefore, you may want to consider your budget constrains
when hiring them.
 Ask them for how long they will be playing at your party. They may have different
packages, but you should pay special attention to the number of hours. Here, you should
also ask how many breaks to expect. Good bands will have backup plans when they take
short breaks. So, be sure to l earn about this aspect before you decide to hire a specific
band.