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The Great Imponderables
Top Award Winning Band - For the best time you and you guests will ever have!
4.9
4.9
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5 Reviews
931 Spring Forest Road Cashiers, NC 28717
t: 828-506-0011
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The Great Imponderables were voted on by their brides and acheived the National "Creme de la Creme" Wedding Reception Band Award for 2008 by the Wedding MBA. Recognized as wedding professionals in the industry, they will make your expectation of your special day a reality. Your wedding reception will be a time of celebration where all of your guests will be on the dance floor, making your event a night that will be long remembered. Supplying the right music at the right time is the reason this band is so sought after. Their variety of music will have your little neices and nephews, brother, sisters, parents, friends, and grandparents enjoying your special day. Your guests will not want to leave your celebration. In fact, many brides have commented, they didnt want to leave as well. The Great Imponderables are here for you. If you want a band that will treat your wedding with the special attention and concern that it deserves, you will want The Great Imponderables. 828-506-0011
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Frequently Asked Questions for Band
Are you an agency or a band?
Band
What is the size of your band?
Medium (4-6 musicians)
What music genre does your band play?
50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Acoustic, Blues, Classic Rock, Dance, Funk, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Punk Rock, R&B, Rock, Soul, Swing
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
What is your band's usual attire?
Weddings are black suits with ties. Sometimes we will wear a solid color shirt, just to differentiate the band from the rest of the guests.
Do you offer live sample performances or CDs?
We are a professional events band. As such, we are hired for private weddings and corporate events. Occasionally, we may have a live performance that is open to the public. For instance, we have played fund raisers for disaster victims to crowds of 4,000. We have also performed events for Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, and The National Endowment for the Arts. Still, the majority of our events are private. If you want to know how the band does with a live performance, we strongly encourage you to visit our official web site, read our comments, and contact those brides that have given us their information so that you can do just that. They will gladly tell you about the bands performance. NOTE: TGI was voted 2008's "Creme de la Creme" Wedding Reception Band by the Wedding MBA. This award was received from votes tallyed and comments made about all bands that were entered.
Are you willing to learn songs that you do not currently know?
Yes. However, with a wedding almost every weekend, you can see that these demands are extremely high. We will consider your request and consider our instrumentation and vocal range. If we feel that we can not do your song justice, we'll tell you just that. As an alternative, we will always play it on a CD, if requested. We have done this numerous times to the success of the event.
How much time do you usually need for setup?
Usually, at least 2 hours. Sure, some bands will say 30 minuts, but those are the bands that come carrying all their equipment through the middle of your guests, throw everything together, and then start blasting away. We route all of our cables and cover all unsightly cabling. We then run sound checks on all equipment and then balance your room for sound. You will not just get a lot of VOLUME, but a nice clean sound that can easily be heard.
How much space do you usually require?
The band should never be crowded. It does not look good for your event. WE usually ask a minimum of 12' X 14'. But here again, we have played in smaller areas. We will make it work for you, no matter what. This is a group of professionals and we know how to adapt to make things work.
Do you have a sign or banner that you use at events?
Sometimes, but not necessary.
What (if any) special equipment, such as disco balls or lighting, is offered with your service?
We have a licensed laserist in the band. However, in order for lasers to work, you must have fog. We have two fog machines; one for the dance floor and one for the air. We also have background lights, can lights for the band, a projector for both lighting and images, and a technician. We also provide special equipment for photo presentations.
Do you usually emcee the event, or talk between songs?
We do emcee your event to make sure that it never goes "dead". However, we usually don't talk between every song. We don't want to sound like a radio station. We want to keep the atmosphere as a wedding and not a night club or disco act. We introduce the bridal party, have a couple of games for all your guests, announce the cake cutting and any other special event you may be having, as well as make sure that all of your guests and participants are in the right place at the right time. We also work closely with your planner and photographer so they know what is going to happen, where, and when. That way, no one misses out on anything.
How would you motivate the crowd if no one is dancing?
We have never had "no one" dancing. However, we do have activities throughout the night that are designed to keep everyone involved. Some people don't dance, period. For those, you have to have something to keep them involved in your event. We do these activities during band breaks. This way, there's always something for everyone. No one is left out of your event.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you need a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Meals are somewhat customary for the band. The reason is that the band will show up 2-3 hours before your event to set up all equipment and make sure everything is tucked away nice and neat. They then have to wait about an hour or longer after the ceremony before they are ready to play. When they begin playing, they then have about 4 hours of performance, then another 1 hour or more to break down and load all equipment. That's a total of at least 8 hours at your venue. The band NEVER eats with you and your guests. The band usually eats there meal in the kitchen or some othere out of the way location. However, the band must be fed before their performance begins. Once they start, they do not have enough time to stop for a meal. As a result, it is encouraged that the band be fed when the bridal party is fed. This way they have time to finish up and prepare for their performance for the rest of the evening.
Do you play recorded music during your break?
Absolutely! You're not just hiring a band, you are hiring professional entertainment directors to make sure your event goes as long as you want it to. Still, we usually play the recorded music during breaks a little lower than when the band is playing. This actually allows your guests time to mingle and talk. After all, that is a part of your wedding as well. No doubt, you will have friends and family that may not have seen one another in years. They will want some time to be able to converse and not have to shout over the music. Also, older guests appreciate a little softer music from time to time. That is another reason that we have such a variety of music in our play list. You will want something for them to be able to dance too so they can enjoy the evening with you. More importantly, we provide activities and help to arrange your timeline so that there are activities during such breaks. This is when we show videos, do the cake cutting, toasts are done, flower toss, etc. We know how to help you work all of these things together.
If one or more of the band members is unable to attend, what is your backup plan?
We have other professionals that can play with us from time to time. However, we are all professionals and know our responsibilities. NO band member "lays out" as it were. We also have other bands that we can call on in such an emergency. However, we have never had to do any of these in our years of performance. All members are professionals and knows our jobs are important.
What is your overtime rate?
$600/hour and any portion thereof. For instance, if you only wanted the band to play 1/2 hour, it is still $600. If we play an hour and 15 minutes, it will be $1,200 ($600 for the first hour + $600 for the 15 minute portion of the second hour). All of this is in our contract with you. We will gladly go over the contract and all the details of your event when you contact the band for your consultation.
Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
WE incorporate those costs when we give you the price. If you want to save money, you need to let us know that you are supplying rooms. We WILL NOT discount a price after we give you a quote. If you are supplying rooms (we get 2 rooms with 2 double beds in each), you need to let us konw at the time of your request. Again, we WILL NOT discount our price after an offer has been made.
What is the required deposit to secure your services?
Deposit is based upon the size of the contract. Typical deposit is $400 and can go as high as $1,000. These are "booking" fee's and not deposits. This is to reserve your date. The balance of the contract is not due till closer to your requested date, usually a minimum of 14 days prior.
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