Choose Your Music
Choose Your Music “After you decide what dance music will work well with your crowd,” says John Adams of New York Soul,“find out how your band will play to your audience, which will probably have both younger and older people. How will they make sure the music fits the mood you want for your wedding? What special requests can they do?” Perhaps most important,“How do you know the music won’t be too loud?”
One of New York Soul’s recent events was at the Hammerstein Ballroom, with Roberta Flack.“It was exciting because it was such a large event.The attention to detail by the event producers and how efficiently it was coordinated, plus the creative decorations, made it a great experience.”
Sophisticated, Classical, or Upbeat … When choosing your music,“What you want comes first,” says John.“We work with you to facilitate that. For example, for your cocktail hour you may want a moody, sophisticated jazz trio, and then for your ceremony, maybe a guitar singer-songwriter or a classical violinist.
“You also can choose more contemporary music, of any genre, that might be associated with your wedding theme.That might sug- gest traditional folk or ethnic music, for example.
“We can provide any format. Ideally, your band will be that flexi- ble too.Your reception should have energy to it as the evening goes on. It should be a well orchestrated show, so the sentimental mo- ments, like the first dance and special ballads, come alive, the same way the wild times you want on the dance floor also come alive.You want the music to capture and enhance the magical moments of your wedding.
“This is a sensitive company.We will coordinate the schedule of your evening to also have your dinnertime accompanied by tasteful listening music, and at the right volume.”
Experienced Entertainers … “At a large music agency, the quality level can be inconsistent. But we are a small agency focused on high-end talent. Our performers are acclaimed industry profes- sionals who have worked at top venues in New York and around the country, side by side with top entertainers.
“We are all full-time musicians who have performed since a very young age.We’ve come to know each other through gigs, perform- ances, and tours, and that’s created a special chemistry that brings real joy to each wedding we play. Our specialty is contemporary dance music, but we also cover every genre, from Big Band to Hip Hop.”
Attention to detail is essential to creating a wonderful wedding experience.“Thoughtful preparation of your music and stage pres- entation by your band is vital for making your big night perfect.We have everything calculated and we are meticulously prepared. Close attention to detail and preparation before the wedding helps us cre- ate the wedding of your dreams.
“The joy of making music and seeing our clients have a great time is tremendously rewarding. Knowing we helped make the wedding a tremendous success
