Wedding...Band or DJ?

fins26 · Post by **fins26** » May 27, 2003 9:39 pm

Those who know me know im certainly NOT talking about my wedding but am helping a friend who is a rather large parrothead and getting married....long story short, get a band or DJ, money's not a huge issue and she wants someone who'll at least do m'ville and come monday and volcano if they get a band, obviously those would be no problem with a DJ....so i pose the question to all Band or DJ?

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » May 27, 2003 9:44 pm

DJ... a band won't have the same style or sound

Key Lime Lee · Post by **Key Lime Lee** » May 27, 2003 9:48 pm

As a musician... go with a deejay.

Most wedding bands that would play Buffett will s***. It will be like Buffett on ludes.

The deejay will play the records and your friend will be happier.

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » May 27, 2003 9:50 pm

Depends on the band I guess. One thing I learned from the band at my reception was that you should go listen to a WHOLE show of the bands you are considering to get a feel for their style. Don't just check out a few songs. Trust me on this one.

Dally · Post by **Dally** » May 27, 2003 9:57 pm

Key Lime Lee wrote:As a musician... go with a deejay.

Most wedding bands that would play Buffett will s***. It will be like Buffett on ludes.

The deejay will play the records and your friend will be happier.

I'll have to agree with the expert here!!!

:):)

Greg, are you sure it's not your wedding

kitty · Post by **kitty** » May 27, 2003 10:13 pm

fins26 wrote:Those who know me know im certainly NOT talking about my wedding but am helping a friend who is a rather large parrothead and getting married....long story short, get a band or DJ, money's not a huge issue and she wants someone who'll at least do m'ville and come monday and volcano if they get a band, obviously those would be no problem with a DJ....so i pose the question to all Band or DJ?

Oh thank God!! I would have to have a talk with that girl iof she agreed to be your wife!!

You know I am kidding...you are just not ready for marriage yet!

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » May 27, 2003 10:15 pm

I was going to say DJ at first too but being the pimpette that I am.......your "friend" might want to consider some of the great Buffett cover bands..... you'd be surprised how reasonable they are and if he/she was budgeting for a band anyway and want buffettesque type music I'd say check them out!!!

Junior_Mint · Post by **Junior_Mint** » May 27, 2003 11:23 pm

I think I would have to say band!
only if you know their sound!
A DJ is too, i dunno easy!
Sounds weird, but a band adds character to your wedding,
plus I feel it is a little more traditional. And if the band messes
up it makes it that much more memorable. If your DJ messes up
people don't really remember that to much. And its not as funnY!

sailingagain · Post by **sailingagain** » May 27, 2003 11:26 pm

Don't get married. Save the money.

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » May 27, 2003 11:27 pm

sailingagain wrote:Don't get married. Save the money.

Ceol na Mara · Post by **Ceol na Mara** » May 27, 2003 11:40 pm

sailingagain wrote:Don't get married. Save the money.

Have you been talking with my husband?

Ceol na Mara · Post by **Ceol na Mara** » May 27, 2003 11:48 pm

I agree with PHAW and Junior Mint. If money is not the issue, I think a band is classier. And you can find good cover bands. If you need recommendations, I sure PHAW and others here can help you. And your local Parrothead Club, too.

But whether it's a band or dj, listen to them real good. And make sure it's in the contract that the ones you are listening to are the ones you'll get. I remember at a high school reunion the dj had not the faintest idea what songs were from our years, and when we told him he only had a few of those songs with him. All he had were current songs. He couldn't understand why no one was dancing. When he would finally play one of our songs, everybody was on the floor. So ask for a list and make sure they know of any special songs needed well in advance.

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » May 27, 2003 11:49 pm

Ceol na Mara wrote:I agree with PHAW and Junior Mint. If money is not the issue, I think a band is classier. And you can find good cover bands. If you need recommendations, I sure PHAW and others here can help you. And your local Parrothead Club, too.

But whether it's a band or dj, listen to them real good. And make sure it's in the contract that the ones you are listening to are the ones you'll get. I remember at a high school reunion the dj had not the faintest idea what songs were from our years, and when we told him he only had a few of those songs with him. All he had were current songs. He couldn't understand why no one was dancing. When he would finally play one of our songs, everybody was on the floor. So ask for a list and make sure they know of any special songs needed well in advance.

AMEN Ceol......at my 10th HS reunion (many moons ago)....the stupid DJ didn't even have the class song in his repetoire!!!!

Banana Wind · Post by **Banana Wind** » May 27, 2003 11:54 pm

Get a Buffett cover band, if you can find one.

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » May 28, 2003 12:10 am

Fins...WHERE is this wedding?

fins26 · Post by **fins26** » May 28, 2003 7:08 am

the wedding is in Orlando, i think they are leaning towards a band and i tend to agree with them, the husband isnt soo much a parrothead so they wouldnt want an actualy JB cover band i dont think (i would, but again were not talking about me

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CoconutBreeze · Post by **CoconutBreeze** » May 28, 2003 8:08 am

As a Looong time DJ, I have to say go with the DJ. A good DJ will have EVERYTHING that is needed. Besides, you meet with them before hand to make sure that all the songs that are wanted, he has.

Twelve Volt Cop · Post by **Twelve Volt Cop** » May 28, 2003 8:09 am

Go with the DJ. Much more entertaining.

Luni'sBackYard · Post by **Luni'sBackYard** » May 28, 2003 8:54 am

The best reception that I ever went to had Kareokke!! That way you can get everyone involved, its awesome to hear what the old-timers choose to sing and to hear the little kids sing is cool too! Plus you can always take a break and play some dance tunes where the girls can do their thing.

Being a musician, I would love to play a few slow tempo songs at someones wedding, but my band and I may not know every song they request. Plus, if you hire a wedding band you may end up with a freakshow like Adam Sandler singing Boy George all night

ZeroDuval · Post by **ZeroDuval** » May 28, 2003 9:10 am

I'd go with the DJ, if Lee Totten is to busy to perform!!!!!

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