The Grand Band & Agency

251-621-0234

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Categories: spanish fort band Address: 3 Malaga Drive
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
(map) Phone: 251-621-0234

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02/02/2009

It was all just a fantastic experience with this vendor. From its beautiful music to the "hip" music, my wife and I had the best time ever on our wedding date.<3

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About The Grand Band & Agency

The Grand Band & Agency is a band booking agency with over 40 years experience in sending entertaining acts around the South. We specialize in bands, musicians, entertainers, wedding ceremony, reception, cocktail, dance, reunion, convention, barmitzvah, batmitzvah, birthday and graduation parties. We offer Bands like The Tip Tops, Escalade, Perfect Image, Tom Blizzard, Cool Rayz, Figure Eight, Fuego Showband, Magnolia, Stormy, The Grand Band, Tribute, 18 Karat, Accent, Atlanta Sound, Kicks, FAB, Chee Weez, Brother 2 Brother, Mister Big, Atlanta Pleasure Band, Throwback, LaCoste Band, Somebody's Daddy, Full House, New Groove, Real Deal, Real Big Deal, Peek, Tony Bowers, Chuck Lawson, Orleanz, Powerhouse

FAQ for The Grand Band & Agency

Are you an agency or a band?

Agency

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?

50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Big Band, Classic Rock, Classical, Country, Dance, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Orchestra, Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul, Strings, Swing

Do you have liability insurance?

What is your band's usual attire?

Dress to the occasion

Do you offer live sample performances or CDs?

yes

Are you willing to learn songs that you do not currently know?

yes

How much time do you usually need for setup?

typically an hour for smaller to medium groups, 2 hours for large

How much space do you usually require?

8x10 area for small groups, 10x14 for medium, 12x20 for large

Do you have a sign or banner that you use at events?

What (if any) special equipment, such as disco balls or lighting, is offered with your service?

each act offers different lighting packages

Do you usually emcee the event, or talk between songs?

All our acts are professional, and know how to emcee events

How would you motivate the crowd if no one is dancing?

many of the acts present audience participation and interaction type songs

What is your policy on taking breaks? If you need a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?

Breaks are scheduled upon consultation with buyers, no set schedule. No set requirement for meals

Do you play recorded music during your break?

always-and choice of songs is done upon consultation with buyer a month prior to event

If one or more of the band members is unable to attend, what is your backup plan?

Each band leader/manager is responsible for maintaining trained backup players. This is never a problem, as we only book experienced groups.

What is your overtime rate?

varies by entertainment act. typically about 20-25% of total act cost per additional hour. Some acts do not charge for overtime

Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?

Travel and other act expenses are computed up front, and are contained within the initial quote given to buyer. There are no "add on or unexpected surprise expenses"

What is the required deposit to secure your services?

typically about 25-30% of total act cost. Some buyers pay by CC or PP, some send money in monthly, some pay up front. We are flexible. We don't want a client's money for one night, we want satisfied customers.