Hello, my name is Gerry Rothschild, singer and musician for The Gerry Rothschild Band. When it comes to recommending music to clients and event planners there are two main choices: live or recorded. I recommend the former, and here's why:
The Joys of Live Music
Think about the last time you went to a concert. You were excited. You had heard the music thousands of times, but this was different. This was a live performance, and because you were there, you were a part of it. That's how clients feel with a live band. For the guest of honor, or the bride and groom, their event is even more special because of the live performance, and it was designed and presented especially for them.
Guests, too, greatly appreciate the ambiance of live music. It allows them to feel free and safe to dance, listen, or even sit in with the band, which is becoming increasingly popular. This, of course, has to be arranged before the event. If there is someone in the clients family or on the company staff who is a singer or musician, and the client wants this person to perform, with the help of a pre-party rehearsal, a good band can accommodate any guest artist
Bands also allow guests to use new lyrics for popular tunes. In this scenario, friends of the bride and groom or corporate staff members, develop and sing "new" lyrics to old songs to "roast" the guest of honor.
Musicians can also deal with the unexpected. We were playing a wedding recently, when all of a sudden, the bride's grandfather, strolls up, grabs the mic, and starts to sing "Sunrise, Sunset." The band found his key, provided accompaniment, and created a sweet and unforgettable moment.
Communication with the Event Coordinator
When I am contacted by an event coordinator, I am usually asked about cost and availability first. I provide a price list of costs for bands of various sizes. I then ask for a meeting with the client so I can understand how they envision the wedding or party. It's great when the event coordinator can attend this meeting, but if that's not possible, I make it a point to keep the planner in the loop. I want to know how the client sees his/her event and the music they want to accompany it. I can help the client choose the right size band to play the music they want to hear.
A relationship with the event coordinator is crucial and a two way street. Regarding special songs, a couple's first dance as husband and wife, or a memorable tune to celebrate a landmark anniversary, I will make sure I report back to the event coordinator what songs are chosen and when they are wanted to be performed. Whether its the party time line, games I will lead, performers I will accompany, or announcements and introductions I will make, getting information out in a timely manner will make the event go more smoothly. Of course things don't always go according to plan, as a schedule of events can change in a heartbeat. Clear instruction from the coordinator can help these changes happen seamlessly.
The Event
The tables are set. The linens are draped perfectly. The flowers are gorgeous and the guests begin to arrive. I cue the band and its at that moment the event begins. You can feel it. Live music is the engine moving the event forward.
For a list of amazing award winning artists I have been blessed to work with and Emmy winning shows I have won awards for and composed for, please visit our website. The Gerry Rothschild Band. Thank you.
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