Frequently asked questions:
Q: What does it require to book the band?
A: A $1,000 deposit and a signed agreement will guarantee your date.
Q: What does your price include?
A: Our fee covers the full 8-piece band with 3 horns in addition to all sound and lighting operated by a professional technician. Travel and lodging expenses, if needed, are also normally included.
Q: How long do you play for?
A: The standard format is up to 5 hours including breaks. Breaks vary for type of engagement; wedding receptions are usually two 15-minute breaks with longer playing sets. Other types of engagements with all party music may be 45 minutes on, 15 minutes off or a two hour concert would have no breaks.
Q: Can you also play the cocktail hour and/or ceremony music for the wedding?
A: Yes, we can. If we perform the cocktail hour on the same stage as the reception and it does not exceed our time period booked for, there is no additional charge. There would be a small additional fee for extra playing time or moving to another location. We can quote you a very reasonable fee for ceremony music based on the number of musicians. We are able to provide quality classical, popular or jazz music styles.
Q: What age group does your music appeal to?
A: 17 SOUTH has developed a very diverse playlist that is certain to please everyone. Included are numerous top hits from the Jazz era up to today’s popular music. Our styles range from 60’s favorites, Motown, R & B, rock, jazz, 80’ & 90’s music to dance party favorites from such popular groups as Bruno Mars, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Maroon 5 or even Frank Sinatra.
Q: What are your power requirements?
A: We require a minimum of two dedicated 20-amp power circuits. In general, power needs to be within 50 ft. of the band, 100 ft. maximum. A generator or power booster may be needed for outdoor engagements.
Q: What are your stage requirements?
A: We prefer a minimum 12 ft. deep by 24 ft. wide stage, 12 x 20 ft. is our minimum. However, a stage is not mandatory for indoor engagements but highly recommended. Outdoor performances require a covered stage shielded from rain or inclement weather.
Q: Will you learn a special tune for our engagement if requested?
A: Yes, we will learn a special song for your reception if it's not on our song list and will have it professionally arranged.
Q: Will you handle announcements and Emcee if requested?
A: Of course!...it would be our pleasure to handle any and all announcements.
Q: Do you DJ recorded music for your breaks.
A: We also play great music during our breaks or, if you prefer, just give our sound man your Smartphone & he’ll play all all your downloaded requests.
A: A $1,000 deposit and a signed agreement will guarantee your date.
Q: What does your price include?
A: Our fee covers the full 8-piece band with 3 horns in addition to all sound and lighting operated by a professional technician. Travel and lodging expenses, if needed, are also normally included.
Q: How long do you play for?
A: The standard format is up to 5 hours including breaks. Breaks vary for type of engagement; wedding receptions are usually two 15-minute breaks with longer playing sets. Other types of engagements with all party music may be 45 minutes on, 15 minutes off or a two hour concert would have no breaks.
Q: Can you also play the cocktail hour and/or ceremony music for the wedding?
A: Yes, we can. If we perform the cocktail hour on the same stage as the reception and it does not exceed our time period booked for, there is no additional charge. There would be a small additional fee for extra playing time or moving to another location. We can quote you a very reasonable fee for ceremony music based on the number of musicians. We are able to provide quality classical, popular or jazz music styles.
Q: What age group does your music appeal to?
A: 17 SOUTH has developed a very diverse playlist that is certain to please everyone. Included are numerous top hits from the Jazz era up to today’s popular music. Our styles range from 60’s favorites, Motown, R & B, rock, jazz, 80’ & 90’s music to dance party favorites from such popular groups as Bruno Mars, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Maroon 5 or even Frank Sinatra.
Q: What are your power requirements?
A: We require a minimum of two dedicated 20-amp power circuits. In general, power needs to be within 50 ft. of the band, 100 ft. maximum. A generator or power booster may be needed for outdoor engagements.
Q: What are your stage requirements?
A: We prefer a minimum 12 ft. deep by 24 ft. wide stage, 12 x 20 ft. is our minimum. However, a stage is not mandatory for indoor engagements but highly recommended. Outdoor performances require a covered stage shielded from rain or inclement weather.
Q: Will you learn a special tune for our engagement if requested?
A: Yes, we will learn a special song for your reception if it's not on our song list and will have it professionally arranged.
Q: Will you handle announcements and Emcee if requested?
A: Of course!...it would be our pleasure to handle any and all announcements.
Q: Do you DJ recorded music for your breaks.
A: We also play great music during our breaks or, if you prefer, just give our sound man your Smartphone & he’ll play all all your downloaded requests.
