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Every great party has three things in common: good food, good ambiance, and great music. As you plan your special event, you will be bombarded with choices about everything from color schemes to dessert platters, but when it comes to deciding on the music you want for your big bash, it really comes down to two main categories: live music or recorded music. In this article, we will be talking about the benefits of hiring live bands for a party or wedding.

While playing recorded music is both simple and low in cost, it does not add anything to the ambiance of a special event. It is a simple matter to put together a list of your favorite songs and them play them on a burned CD or from your portable music player, but where is the pizazz in that? For an informal party at home or a backyard pool party, playing your favorite music form your personal collection is a great idea. But for your wedding or anniversary party, an event that you will remember for the rest of your life, you want to do whatever you can to make the event especially special.

You could go with the option of hiring a professional DJ service, but face it: most of us have been to receptions with a DJ, and the result is usually pretty corny. DJ services usually have their employees follow a prescribed script, complete with corny jokes and cliche play lists. How many times have you been to a wedding reception where the DJ played a long list of disco classics and Top 40 pop hits? You do have the option of selecting the genre of music you want with a DJ service, but if you want something a little more elegant or if you want some good rock, there is no better choice than hiring a live band.

A major benefit to hiring a live band is that the people in the band will work cooperatively with you to tailor a set list that will create the perfect atmosphere. There is an appropriate musical style for each portion of a party; while your guests are eating, for example, you want them to be able to chat and visit with the other guests at the table. In this case, your band can play softly and at a lower tempo in order to create a conversational environment. On the other hand, once dinner is over and the time is right to get everybody up and dancing, the band can pick up the pace and play some upbeat, dance tunes to get the party started.

The other benefit to a live band is that the musicians your hire want to be well received. No self-respecting musician is going to play a show in a lazy or careless fashion; music is in their hearts and souls. DJ companies, on the other hand, do not have that soul deep connection to the music that they play. They provide a service; they are not showcasing their own talents.

The ambiance that a live music performance can contribute to your event is probably the greatest benefit to hiring a live band. For example, if your wedding reception is a black tie affair, having a group of musicians playing in a string quartet would add an unmistakable touch of class and sophistication to the overall environment of your reception. Furthermore, if you want to create an atmosphere where people are going to want to get up and dance, a high energy rock or soul band can really create the mood needed to get people out of their seats and onto the dance floor.

Finding a live band to hire is as simple as going online. Through a simple internet search, you can find many different music booking sites where you can find and listen to the different bands that are in your area. Usually, you can see photos and hear previews of their music, and will have access to contact information so that you can call the musicians directly to discuss your entertainment needs.

Probably the most fun way to find a musical act is go out for a night on the town. Go see some live bands at the local restaurants or clubs in your neighborhood, and you might hear a musical group that you feel would be perfect for your party. After they finish their set, approach them and inquire whether or not they are available to hire. This method is probably the best way to choose a live band because you have the opportunity to actually see their performance, and determine whether they are professional and talented enough to provide the entertainment for your big day.