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QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS -
listed
below are answers to any queries you may have regarding hiring The Groove
Company covers band.
Please do not hesitate
to email if you have any further queries.
Equipment - PA
& Lighting:
PA
Top quality compact
EV PA system which will cover any function from 40 to 500 people.
It is possible to allow clients to use our PA for speeches.
We do not use smoke machines, strobes or radio mics.
LIGHTING
Stage lighting to
cover the band members - space permitting.
Disco effects lighting to cover the dance floor.
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Band Requirements
Electricity - at
least 2 standard 13 amp sockets within reasonable distance to the stage
area.
A comfortable, private changing area.
Food & drinks for the musicians would be appreciated.
In most instances the band requires 1 hour to set-up.
Space required - approx. 16' x 8' (negotiable).
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Set-up Time
Depending on how
easy it is to get into the venue it usually takes between 45 minutes
and 1 hour to be set-up & ready to play.
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Dress
The band can be
dressed in the following attire:
DJs / Black Tie
Matching waistcoats & smart shirts
Smart casual
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Availability
If we are unavailable
for a specific date we may still be able to recommend a suitable band
for your function. Also, if you are looking for a string quartet, clarinet
quartet, saxophone quartet, harpist, trad. jazz, or anything out of
the ordinary, please let us know & we will see who we can suggest.
Please contact us via the enquiry form
or contact page.
Check out our recommended artistes page.
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Prices
With many variables
involved it is very difficult to provide a price that covers all eventualities,
therefore, we quote for each function individually.
Please contact us via the enquiry form
or contact page for an accurate quote.
Primary factors that effect pricing;
How many band members
are required
Set-up & finish times
Travelling distance
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Booking Form
& Deposit
To confirm a booking,
a booking form needs to be completed & signed for each engagement.
A deposit of 50% is to be enclosed with the signed booking form.
The balance payment is required seven days prior to the function.
We are covered for Public Liability Insurance through the Musicians
Union.
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Band Line-ups
Primarily The
Groove Company is a 4 piece band but can be presented in the following
formats:
Quartet - male
vocal/keyboards, female sax/flute/backing vocals, bass & drums.
Trio - male
vocal/keys, female sax/flute/backing vocals, bass (programmed drums).
Duo - male
vocal/keys, female sax/flute/backing vocals (programmed bass & drums).
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Songlist
The Groove Company
repertoire consists of over 600 songs, so you can be sure there is something
for everyone, especially on extra special occasions such as wedding
days when there are so many age groups to cater for. The sets that we
perform are constructed as the evening progresses so that we can chop
& change in response to audience reaction. No two performances are
the same. We like to send the client our songlist in advance so that
they can tick & list their favourites to be played on the night,
or the choice can just be left up to us.
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Playing times
We find that 2 x
1 hour sets is the best format but specify a maximum playing time of
3 x 45 minute sets during the evening. The timings can be totally flexible
to fit in with any plans you may have. We also provide a disco during
the band breaks, so the evening does not slow down at any point. The
CDs can either be for dancing or background.
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Themes
Please note the 'themed' sets are not costumed, they are only musically
themed.
Generally we will
play a complete mix of material to suit the audience, however, we can
also offer the following 'themed sets'.
Blues Brothers/Commitments/James
Brown Soul set - approx.
45 mins
'Rat Pack' -
music from Frank Sinatra/Dean Martin/Sammy Davis Jnr. - approx.
1 hour
50's & 60's
- approx. 90 minutes
60's & 70's
- approx. 90 minutes
70's & 80's
- approx. 90 minutes
80's & 90's
- approx. 90 minutes
Ballroom / Sequence
dancing
Background Jazz
- suitable during a meal, cocktails or outdoor reception
CDs are provided
during the band breaks - although we are more than happy to work alongside
an independent DJ of your choice. Primarily we are a live band so might
not have as large a selection of CDs/Lighting effects as a fulltime
disco.
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1st Dance (Weddings)
Provided we are
informed at least 4 weeks before the wedding we can advise whether or
not we will be able to perform the 1st dance live or provide it on CD
- the clients preference will always come first if at all possible.
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