Wedding Reception Band
for Asheville, Charlotte, Knoxville, Greenville, Atlanta

"First Choice for wedding reception entertainment."

 How much should NC reception bands, live music for Asheville wedding band or Greenville weddings, or live music for other special events cost?

Several factors should be considered. However, if you're looking for a band for your wedding reception or other special event, you
  DO NOT
want to cut costs here.

The fact is: 81% of reception guests say that entertainment is what they remember most about a wedding and 72% of brides say they should have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment. (Source: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001.)

Consider the information on this page to make sure you budget enough for a professional band. Professional bands will cost more than "bar" or "night club" bands.


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The Great Imponderables
to give you a cost for your wedding reception or other professional live music needs.

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Cost of Live Band

A median price for a professional band can run from $1,200 to $5,000 depending on needs and length of performance.  The Great Imponderables cost for the band typically runs $2,000 - $3,200. Oddly enough, some people have actually hired bar or night club bands for a difference of only a few hundred dollars. Yet, is this what you want for your wedding?

The Great Imponderables will price your event according to your needs. Sometimes it may be less, sometimes more. There are several factors to consider when pricing a band for your event.

Here is a basic formula to help you understand cost factors;

A minimal band will have at least 4 performers. A band typically plays from 3-4 hours per event. The band has to load equipment and then travel to the venue. After arriving they must locate the person in charge of the facility. After the cordial greetings, etc., they then have to check on power, stage set up, etc. Now comes unloading the equipment and setting everything up. After all the mixers, mics, amps, lights, etc. have been connected it is now time for a sound check. All this has to be done before any guests or an audience arrives. This usually takes The Great Imponderables about 2 hours. Bands that can set up in 30 minutes rarely have the right equipment for a wedding reception.

So, for a typical 3-4 hour performance, you already have enlisted the work of 4 men for at least 9 hours work. Then there's the cost of their equipment. True, you're not paying for the equipment, but as in any business, the cost and depreciation of tools must be figured in. Guitars, amps, mixers, drum sets, etc, can easily run into the thousands of dollars. It doesn't take much to realize a band that is only charging $1,000 -$1,500 for a 3-4 hour performance either doesn't have the proper equipment or they're just trying to get a job. If they're that desperate to play, then there must be a reason for it.

Don't forget experience. True, many bands play weddings, in addition to their night club or bar acts. But would you call such a band a wedding professional? The Great Imponderables ONLY plays professional events. We also MC events and fund raisers to keep things moving and people motivated. In fact, the drummer is a co-chairman for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Entertainment is usually one of the last things to be organized. It seems to be the least important.  It's also the one place everyone tries to find a bargain. The problem with all that is the major percentage of the success of your event depends upon the entertainment (see note in left column).

Since entertainment plays such a major percentage in the success of your event, then why do people try to budget such a small percentage here? Many are not aware of the role it plays.

Truth is, you can probably hire a DJ for $500 - $800. However, that is one person with stereo equipment, playing cd's that guests probably have at home or in their cars. For just a little more, you can have LIVE music with a professional band.

Please feel free to contact us about your  wedding reception, anniversary, or other special event. We will gladly get you a special price to suit your needs. WE also accept most major Credit Cards.

 

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