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The Eclectic Groove is your private party, club and wedding Connection !

The Eclectic Groove is a 2 – 9 piece cover band offering
great vocals, superb harmony, desired tunes and lots of energy.            

The Eclectic Groove caters to your party, club and wedding needs, making every performance a unique and memorable one.
We cover the most popular tunes, from yesterday to the pop hits of today, from Train to Billie Holiday, Etheridge to Sinatra. With reasonable rates, good musicians and state of the art equipment we can make your next
event one to remember! Contact us for showcase dates and rates. Let us make your next affair an unforgettable one.

The Eclectic Groove is not your typical party/wedding band. We are not a put together agency band with several groups of changing musicians that book themselves under the same company name. We deliver personalized, professional, on time service to you. We play the music that will make your affair unique, memorable and successful.

For a full profile of the Eclectic Groove visit us at www.theeclecticgroove.com

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Where to put the Band:
Remember that the reason you've hired the Eclectic Groove is because you want to have a party, and the party revolves around the band (i.e. dancing, etc). It is important to have the band in the center of the room and not off in a corner somewhere. In general it is a good idea to have a bar in the same room as the band since many guests tend to congregate around the bar area.


Is the Facility Appropriate for the Band
Most facilities can accommodate bands, but some are not able. There isn’t a band that likes to be hired to play an event and upon arrival find that the facility has a 5 ft. by 10 ft area for the band to setup.. So, make sure that your facility has appropriate space and proper electricity. This can be the difference between having a great party and having no party.



Remember Everybody Musically
Needless to say, everyone has their own musical tastes. Although important to hire a band that you enjoy, it's also important to keep your guest in mind. You may like high-energy dance music but there may be some guests who would like a swing song or perhaps a ballad. The best parties are those where everybody gets involved. You can speak to out band leader before the event and discuss the music choices.



Don't sit guests next to the speakers
Sounds obvious, but it happens all the time. Do not place tables within five feet of the speakers. Regardless of who is sitting there, if you are that close to the speakers, it's too loud. Tables should be positioned at least 10 to 12 feet away, but that's not always possible


The dance floor should be immediately in front of the bandstand
Obvious, but it happens. The dance floor was off to the side of the band or the dance floor was in the middle of the room, tables were all around it and the band was off in the corner. This scenario can destroy any chance of having a party. The band needs to interact with crowd in order to get the party started and the only way to do this is to have the dance floor immediately in front of the band.


Keep the Party Going
Momentum is what makes a party. Party is all about mood, so don’t kill the mood. Some mood killers include :taking two hours for dinner and presentations, continuously interrupting the party portion of the event with announcements and asking guests to leave the 'main party area' for other events. This is not to say that you cannot make announcements or have a nice dinner. Of course you can, but keep the event moving. It will keep your guests entertained and everybody will have a better time. Remember that nobody likes to sit still for 2 hours. So once the party is started, keep any interruptions to a minimum.



Outdoor Events
The beautiful weather event is easy but the not-so-beautiful one can be a challenge.
Keep these thoughts in mind. You will need tenting over every area where people may be. This includes walkways from the main tent to an existing permanent structure. Also, due to wind blowing the rain in, you will need a tent with sides that can be pulled down (in the event of nasty weather). Due to the nature of electronic equipment, the band will need to be under a shaded protected area, regardless of what the weather is like.


Flooring
For the band MUST be set up on a permanent, LEVEL surface. The band cannot set up on grass even if it is pretty level. Try to set up the band on a deck or patio if possible. If you rent a dance floor, make sure that the floor is large enough to accommodate the band as well as an area for dancing. Also make sure that the production company that installs the floor will level it.


Electricity
By nature, outdoor events are usually away from electricity. If the band setup area is within 20 feet of the electrical sources then extension cords can be run to that source. However, if the band setup area is far away, then you are left with generators. The size generator needed to run a band is quite large, you'll need one that can generate a continuous 4 20-amp circuits (about 8000 watts).