Miami Wedding Guitarist & Bands 5.0 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
Musicians specialized in weddings, serving Miami and surrounding areas
2280 NW 32nd Street, Miami, FL 33142
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Services: BandCeremony Music
Established: 1999
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About
Wedding ceremony music, cocktail music, bands for receptions. I serve the South Florida area: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and the Keys. Whatever your need for musicians is, I got it: String Quartets or Trios, Piano and Harp players, Violin players and singers, etc.

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Non-Saturday discount  
Posted By: Miami Wedding Guitarist & Bands
Hire us for any other day of the week, except for Saturdays and take a 20% off. (more)

Expires: Mar 31, 2010
Applies to Band, Ceremony Music

Endorsements
I've seen Carlos and his band perform at several weddings. They are very talented, everyone loved their music. Keep up the good work Carlos!

Frequently Asked Questions for Band
Are you an agency or a band?
Band
 
What is the size of your band?
Large (6+ musicians), Medium (4-6 musicians), Small (1-3 musicians)
 
What music genre does your band play?
80s, 90s, Acoustic, Classical, Dance, Jazz, Latin, Oldies, Orchestra, Pop, R&B, Rock, Strings, Swing
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
What is your band's usual attire?
tux is the standard
 
Do you offer live sample performances or CDs?
Yes, and you may also watch some acts on YouTube
 
Are you willing to learn songs that you do not currently know?
Of course, just give me enough time to prepare
 
How much time do you usually need for setup?
Depends on the number of musicians requested. A soloist can be ready to perform in 15 minutes. An 8-piece band would require about an hour.
 
How much space do you usually require?
2 square yards per musician.
 
What (if any) special equipment, such as disco balls or lighting, is offered with your service?
I have rechargeable amplifiers, capable of working where no electricity is available (i.e. on the beach or parks).
 
Do you usually emcee the event, or talk between songs?
No, but I would allow the use of my equipment if you have somebody to do it.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you need a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
I only expect to be offered what minimum courtesy requires (some refreshments, soda maybe).
 
Do you play recorded music during your break?
Yes, that's standard procedure
 
If one or more of the band members is unable to attend, what is your backup plan?
I've been doing this for many years and know most musicians in the area. I always have an available substitute.
 
What is your overtime rate?
Same as regular hourly rate.
 
Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
Per car (2 musicians): $50 to Broward, $100 to Palm Beach, $100 up to Marathon.
 
What is the required deposit to secure your services?
20%

Frequently Asked Questions for Ceremony Music
What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?
Instrumental - Duo, Instrumental - Solo, Instrumental - Trio, Soloist / Vocalist, String - Quartet, String - Quintet, String - Trio
 
What instruments does your group play?
Cello, Drums, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Piano, Trumpet, Viola, Violin
 
What is your usual attire?
Tux.
 
Do you offer live sample performances or CDs?
I can let you know of my scheduled gigs.
 
How much time do you usually need for setup?
15 minutes for a soloist, about 30 minutes for a String Ensemble.
 
How much space do you usually require?
2 square yards per musician.
 
Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
Per car (2 musicians): $50 to Broward, $100 to Palm Beach, $100 up to Marathon.

Tips and Advice

About the ceremony:

-You may, and should, pick the pieces for the ceremony, these are 3 or 4, and they are the really important ones.
-Some suggestions:
1. A piece for the Court: maids, flower girl, ring boy, etc. walk with a specific piece. The standard, and very much appropriate is Pachelbel’s Canon in D.
2. The bride most of the time
walks with other melody. The standard is the March known as "Here Comes the Bride".
3. If you have a sand or candle ceremony, something Celtic is very aerial and appropriate. Also are: Ave Maria (especially if you are catholic), Bach’s Air in G or Arioso, Vivaldi’s Spring or Sunrise-Sunset (if you are jewish).
4. As you walk out,(recessional) the standard is the Wedding March, by Mendelssohn.

All these are only suggestions. Besides the standards, you may ask for any song meaningful to you. I have been asked for Beatles’ songs, Broadway songs, movies' songs, etc. If your give me a reasonable time, I can make an arrangement of any song and play it at your ceremony.

-About cocktail time and the reception, give the musicians guidelines but let them "work the room", all of us, the musicians, attend to at least a couple of weddings per week, WE KNOW what to play to please any audience. 
-Do not micro manage. And please, apply this tip to everything. You cannot pick every single song of the party, the same way you cannot stand behind a cook to check how he slices every onion. Relax and enjoy your party.