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6 Steps for Hiring a Party
Band
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Pick a genre
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Research
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Party bands come in all shapes and sizes. The first step in hiring a party band is picking a band
that will play the type of music you would like. Many party bands specialize in a type of music or
theme. There are rock bands, decade-themed bands, cover bands, kids bands and a variety of
other specialties. It is good to be clear on what type of music you would like at your party before
looking for a good party band.
Party bands are more accessible than people think. Researching a party band could be done
on the internet. Many party bands have websites, and videos to advertise their services. Even
with the internet, the best way to research a band is through word of mouth. Ask a friend that
was recently married or threw a party. They may know some great party bands and can help
you get in contact with the party band.
Check their references
 Once you have a party band that you think is a good fit check their references. Ask people that
may have used the party band before. These people can give an honest opinion. If you don’t
know anyone, ask the party band if they have any references they can provide.
 Some good questions to ask the references would be if the band showed up on time? Did they
play throughout the whole set? Were they accommodating to the crowd? How were they?