Q. Does GUILTY PLEASURE offer any additional services?
A. Yes. Our keyboardist Brian Eggleston is available to perform solo piano during your cocktail hour. If you prefer, he can be accompanied as a duo with multi-sax player Greg Cambio, or joined by female vocalist Nina Pralour, or joined on bass by Bob West.
We will work with you to provide any combination to enhance your reception.
*Please note there is an additional small fee for each musician performing the cocktail hour which is not included in the band's basic 4-hour price.
Q. I'm having my ceremony at the same location as the reception. Can you also provide music for my ceremony?
A. In addition to performing during your cocktail hour, keyboardist Brian Eggleston is available for your ceremony. Brian will perform traditional wedding selections on organ. If you prefer, vocalist Nina Pralour is also available to join Brian and has sung for many wedding services. We will work with you to provide the finest musical background to enhance your ceremony.
*Please note there is an additional small fee for each musician performing the ceremony which is not included in the band's' basic 4-hour price.
Q. How many pieces are in the band?
A. Guilty Pleasure has 7 members which include; Male and Female Lead Vocalists/Emcees, Multi-Sax player (alto/tenor/soprano) with Lead/Backing Vocals , who also plays Percussion, Multi-Keyboardist with Lead/Backing Vocals, Guitarist with Lead/Backing Vocals, Bassist and Drummer.
We also bring our own soundman / tech / roadie..Paul Malenfant who then becomes our "8th" member who handles all our our sound and lights!
Q. What kind of music do you play?
A. We play a wide variety of popular dance music..Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco, Pop/Rock, along with current dance hits including classic standards, ballads and lite Jazz. We focus on keeping your guest on the dance floor all night! Check out our master songlist on our website at:
www.guiltypleasure.net
Q. Does GUILTY PLEASURE play at many weddings?
A. Yes! The members of GUILTY PLEASURE all have extensive wedding experience! We also play at corporate functions and holiday parties, dances, benefits - all kinds of events! We have posted a sampling of feedback from satisfied clients of all types, throughout our website at:
www.guiltypleasure.net
Q. How does GUILTY PLEASURE dress for a wedding reception?
A. Unlike some bands that only wear tuxes, the men in the band usually wear black suit w/ white shirt and a black or silver tie.
We can also wear any combination of different colors to match your wedding theme, by request.
Examples: Black suit w/ Black, Blue, Red or White shirts...along with Black, Red or Silver ties.
However, if you prefer,the band will wear tuxes by request. Nina, our female vocalist, always wears formal evening attire.
Q. How long do you typically play for?
A. The band typically performs for 4 hours at most wedding receptions. The band's individual members are available to perform at your cocktail reception (for an additional fee) and the band is available to stay and perform an extra half-hour or hour (for an additional fee) should you decide your crowd still has energy left to burn after the band has performed for 4 hours!
*This would need to be discussed and agreed to by party, band and venue within last half-hour before original end time.
Q. How many breaks do you take?
A. Two breaks during a four hour performance. We'll play during dinner until the entrees are served. After dinner, we'll only take one more 15 minute break during the remainder of the function. Should you decide to hire the band beyond 4 hours, a decision that can be made on the spot that evening, we may need to take an additional 10 minute break.
Q. What happens when the band takes a break? Does the party stop?
A. Certainly not! GUILTY PLEASURE will insure music is played throughout the evening to keep the party going. We will play music by iPod continuously through our PA system on all breaks to keep your party going strong!
Q. I don't see the song we want for our first dance on your song list? Will you learn a special request?
A. We are happy to learn a song for your first and/or last dances, as well as for your parents' dances. You can assist us in this effort by emailing us an mp3 of these special songs in advance. Preferably within a month of your special day!
Q. How much will it cost to have GUILTY PLEASURE perform at my function?
A. Pricing can vary significantly depending on where, but especially when, you have your function.
GUILTY PLEASURE is based in the greater Boston area. If we have to travel beyond 2 hours from Boston, you'll pay a little more.
In New England, the most popular time for a wedding is a Saturday night from May to September. Any professional band will charge a small premium for these times. On the other hand, should you choose a Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon, you should be able to save a little money.
Q. Is it possible to view the band?
A. Yes! The band performs regularly in clubs and other public events.
If you would like to see the band during a private function, you can..but we do urge caution in this area. The type of clientele that hires GUILTY PLEASURE is usually the kind that wants their function go off without any hitches. As a result, obvious intrusions from uninvited parties are discouraged; you'd probably feel the same way about your function. To that end, we urge you to contact us for a list of venues that are more amenable to viewing the band discreetly, thereby insuring that party's privacy and saving you from feeling like you're an unwanted intruder.
Q. What time does the band arrive to set up prior to the function?
A. Our typical arrival time is 2 hours before the bands scheduled start time. The band also prefers to be all set-up and sound checked before your guest arrive in the reception area. In that case we would arrive earlier. We will coordinate these details with the venue before arrival.
Q. Who do I speak with to coordinate the flow of events, introduction of the bridal party, and the special dances?
A. You can visit our website to view our "Wedding Reception Checklist".
Feel free to copy/print and use this form as a guide to help plan your special day. This form gives us all the information we need to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. Typically, as the weeks, and then days, before the big day tick by, Chris Botelho (bandleader & drummer) will be in touch to discuss details, and coordinate any changes you may have. He will help make all the planning and details of your special day run as smoothly as possible.
Q. I've decided I want to hire GUILTY PLEASURE for my function. What happens next?
A. We send you our "Entertainment Agreement" which clearly spells out the terms and conditions. Your deposit, usually 50% of the total charge, is due along with the signed agreement. We appreciate you returning the signed agreement with deposit within two weeks of when you receive it. When we've recieved your signed agreement and deposit your date is confirmed and the band is reserved.
Phone: (508) 878-4606 / Email: info@guiltypleasure.net / Fax: (508) 673-7781
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