Saturday, August 25, 2012

Bands for Occasions

By Pj Miranda


A special event is one that will attract all kinds of guests, as well as a live band is hired to enliven and entice the guests to be up on their feet and dance. Below are a few great bands for several types of events:

1. Jazz Band

Jazz music complements well to any company event which may have a New Orlean's theme or even to revive the jazz band era of the Forties. There are several jazz music styles similar to swing jazz, acid jazz, Latin jazz and more. Event organizers can choose to have a solo, duet, trio, quartet piece band, according to precisely what the client wants. Should the client can pay for to accommodate a huge band, the client can look for 20 or even more musicians to play. Instruments generally used by jazz bands are generally: piano, saxophone, trumpet, violin, accordion, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute and percussion.

2. Soul and Motown Band

Soul music came into popularity within the 1950s in Detriot, Michigan. It was made popular by the likes of James Brown, Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Smokie Robinson and many others. It's an appropriate choice for those who need to captivate and engage the crown to have a great moment at a party. This style of music type was influenced by the other styles like jazz, gospel not to mention country. The following instruments used by soul bands are: drums, bass, guitar, piano as well as harmonica.

3. Blues Bands

Blues is a musical genre started in the African-American neighborhoods from the "Deep South" in US. Blues bands develop a great choice for themed events with club environment together with Southern cooking and all-night dance. A number of musicians that popularized this music was Muddy Waters and B.B. King as well as others. A few of the musical instruments used are: harmonica, piano, bass, drums and guitar.

4. Traditional Bands

Some event organizers hire classical bands for that quintessential sounds and comfort of making your reservation for them anywhere. Time-honored musicians are normally dressed in formal costumes that gives it a touch of tasteful elegance. Classical bands may range from duo to decent (10 members); bigger options are available too. Musical instruments commonly used by this musical group are: chamber music, classical piano, guitar, harp brass ensemble, string quartet (one violo, two violins, one cello) and woodwind.

5. Bluegrass Bands

Bluegrass music is a sort of American roots music and classified as under country music. It is actually influenced by Appalachian music fused with Irish, English as well as Scottish standard music. This type of music is ideal for outdoor barbeque and picnic gatherings, among others. Some of the instruments utilized by bluegrass bands are often the banjo, fiddle, acoustic guitar and mandolin.

6. Country Bands

Country music is an American musical category that has its roots from rural Southern during the 1920s. It is similar to American folk music and western cowboys. It provides a unique appeal to the listeners. Country band is made for sporting as well as other outdoor events. Country music normally includes the following musical instruments: banjo, bass, dobro, autoharp, fiddle, guitar, harmonica, piano, zither, washboard as well as others.




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