Monday, June 8, 2015

Choosing Tribute Bands For Hire

By Ericka Marsh


When hiring a live band, there are many considerations such as venue and type of occasion to take into account. With so many tribute bands for hire, making the right choice is important to avoid disappointment. Some of the factors that need to be considered in making this decision are budget, venue and experience of the band.

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.

When looking online for such a band, it is possible to listen to demo tracks. One can soon tell if they capture the essence of sound and feel of the original group. One must bear in mind that these demos are recorded in studio and the live sound may be a little different. It is also possible to see images and even view videos of live performances, showing exactly what they look like and how they move.

The venue in which an event is to be held affects the choice of band. A large live band with a full orchestra is perfect for a big arena. Any big band is better suited to a large space with a stage. A band can often adapt to suit a particular venue, cutting down to basics for a smaller, more intimate venue and adding more members and instruments when the venue is big enough.

Budget is always an important consideration and here again, a band may be able to adapt what is provided to suit a particular budget. Some of the more well known groups obviously charge more as they have the experience of having played for years for many different types of clients. The size of the band and the length of time they play also affects the price.

A number of groups like this use backing tracks. These are professionally recorded and help them to create a full sound without having many members and instruments. This means they are more adaptable to performing in smaller venues and are more affordable than a full, live orchestra.

When booking a band, make sure that enough time is allowed for setting up and doing a sound check in the space where they will perform. They will usually need a private room where they can change into their costumes and and get ready for the performance. The performance lengths vary and can be adapted to suit a particular event. Most groups offer a single set performance of about an hour or two sets of half an hour each with a break in between.

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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