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Is the band available for my event date?
Since
most of our shows are private and we have many temporary holds on
dates, we can not publish a calendar of open dates or scheduled engagements. The best
way to find out if your date is open, would be to call (708) 403-8488
or E-mail
our office
to see if we are available on your event date.
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Is it possible to view the band?
Out of
respect for other clients private parties, we do not invite
prospective clients to view live performances. Instead, we offer
private presentations every other Monday night from 9:30 PM to 10
PM at our rehearsal studio. We
perform a variety of musical styles. This is a great way to see
and hear
The
Southside Connection Band
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How far will you travel?
The
Southside Connection Band
has traveled throughout the
United States, but,
normally within 200 miles of the
Chicagoland
area.
Traveling fees will apply for locations over 50 miles from downtown Chicago.
See
Traveling Fees on our price
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Do you offer live music for the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and/or dinner hours?
Yes. You may choose to hire one or more of our musicians to perform
for your ceremony, cocktail hour and/or dinner
hours. We offer a Pianist; Trumpet; Sax, Flute,
Bass, Guitar, Drums and Female Vocalist. We
only offer these services as a part of a complete band package.
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Do you include a DJ service for cocktail hour, dinner hours and band
intermissions?
Yes. At all shows we include a free DJ service. Soft
pre-recorded music is played on CD's during cocktail and dinner
hours and upbeat dance music on band breaks. Customers and
guests may request songs to be played. This insures continuous
music throughout the evening. (To Top)
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When should I book the band?
Most of our clients book the band at least 10 months
to a year prior to their events. Please call at (708)
403-8488 or
e-mail us as far
in advance as possible. (To Top)
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How long will you hold a date while deciding?
We can only hold a date for two weeks as
other clients may view the band for the same date at the next
private presentation. (To Top)
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Is the band fully insured?
Yes. The band has
general liability coverage and equipment insurance. (To Top)
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How do I book the Southside Connection Band for my event?
Call us at (708) 403-8488 or e-mail
us. We will need to know your event date, name, company name, address, city, state, zip,
home phone, work phone, e-mail address, banquet facility, performing
time, how you heard about the band and a description of your
event. We will send you a contract with this information on
it. When you send back the signed contract with a deposit of $600
the date will be secured for your event. We will contact you after
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How do I request promo?
Call us at (708) 403-8488 or e-mail
us. We will need to know your event date, name, company name, address, city, state, zip,
home phone, work phone, e-mail address, banquet facility, performing
time, how you heard about the band and a description of your
event. We would
be happy to send you an information kit that includes our
demonstration CD, song list, client references, and
price list.
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The ages of our guests will vary considerably. Can your band play all
types of music?
The
versatility and quality of musicianship in our band is such that our
musicians can authentically perform a wide variety of music that
includes Big Band, Swing, Standards, Jazz, Oldies, Motown, R & B,
Disco, Classic Rock, Country, 70's, 80's and 90's Pop/Dance
music and today's hits (see our
Song List).
One of the most consistent comments we get from our clients and
guests is that we are able to perform all of these different styles exactly
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Will the band learn a special song for me?
If
you dont see your special song on our song list, let us know and
The
Southside Connection Band will learn it for you.
We ask you to provide us with eight weeks notice, an MP3 or CD of your song
and the sheet music. (To Top)
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How many songs do you perform at a typical 3 hour show?
The
band plays 15 songs per one hour set. In our minimum 3 hour
show, we perform approximately 45 songs. (To Top)
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Do you play any ethnic music?
We play a few ethnic songs, including Irish, Italian, Polish and
Jewish. If you would like more, our DJ can accommodate this by
playing ethnic CDs during our breaks. (To Top)
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How many members are there in the
Southside Connection Band?
The
Southside Connection Band
is an eight-piece group
which includes electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards\sax,
keyboards\trumpet one male vocalist and two lead female vocalists.
Most of the members of the group sing lead and harmonies.
This provides a good variation between male and female songs.
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Is it always the same musicians
and singers?
The
Southside Connection Band is a set group, which means that the same
musicians appear at all of the
Southside Connection Band performances. This
insures that the band sounds tight and well-rehearsed, unlike
most orchestras which are assembled from a stable of available
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What happens if a member is sick?
It
is not often when a band member is sick as they are all very
dedicated musicians. If a band member is too ill to perform, a
musician of equal caliber will substitute, ensuring the overall
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What do the band members wear?
The
Southside Connection Band
men always wear sharp black tuxedos, and the women, elegant evening wear.
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When do you arrive to set up your
equipment?
In keeping with our commitment to your guests' enjoyment, our singers
and musicians set up their equipment and perform sound checks before
your guests even arrive, insuring a smooth and pleasant transition
from dinner to dancing. For an example, if your event starts at
6 pm, the bands' arrival time for setup would be 4:30 pm. (To Top)
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How much room and power does the band require?
When planning your floor plan, the band requests
a stage area of 12 x 18, if possible. This is only if you have
a choice, if not, don't worry, we will make things fit.
To create the best interaction between the band and dancing
guests, the dance floor should be directly in front of the band.
If the bar and/or sweet table is in another room, it directs
guests away from the dance floor as well as making it difficult to
communicate the bouquet & garter toss, special dances, and other
announcements. If
possible, try to keep everyone in the same room. We require at
least two dedicated 20 amp circuits. (To Top)
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Do I need to offer meals to the band
members?
The
band members do not expect dinner, but, if you invite us
to dine, the members will appreciate your generosity.
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Do you mind if a guest sits in to perform with the band?
If
you would like to have someone sing a song or perform with the band,
we are happy to do this as long as advance notice is given.
However, due to the high level of preparation that is done for each
event, we are unable to accommodate last minute requests. That is,
we cannot have somebody coming up on the day of the event and
sitting in.
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Will the band perform at a volume that is comfortable for me and for
my guests?
It
is important to us that the guests at your party be comfortable with
the volume of the music. When we are hired as a dance band, it's our
job to keep the dance floor crowded. Music should complement
your party, not compete with it. We pay careful attention to
providing an atmosphere conducive to conversation and dancing.
If, during the event, you ever think we are either too loud or too
soft, please let us know and we will be happy to adjust our volume.
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Will you make announcements and introduce the wedding
party?
We
offer a "Master of Ceremonies" service at no extra charge. For
wedding receptions, one month prior to the event, we will send out a
master of ceremonies work sheet to fill out. For bridal parties, we work with you to ensure proper
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Can I use your microphone
for announcements and toasts?
Yes.
Our microphones are always available to use for you and your guests.
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Can the band perform during cocktail and dinner hours?
Yes.
You may choose to hire one or more of our musicians to perform for
your cocktail and/or dinner hours. Our pianist
can provide a variety of music ranging from classical to new age
music. Our expert musicians have years of
experience playing very pleasing jazz standards. (To Top)
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How long are the performing sets?
Each
set is one full hour. The band performs a minimum of 3
sets. Each set is followed by a short 10 minute break. (To Top)
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How many breaks do you take and how long are they?
The band takes two 10 minute breaks during a standard three hour and
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Do you include a DJ service for breaks?
Yes. You can select songs to be played in advance or let
our pro DJ keep things moving. (To Top)
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For booking information and availability, Free
Demo CD or general questions,
please contact us at (708) 403-8488 or e-mail us at
Ray@SouthsideConnection.com
Orland
Park, Illinois.
Visit our sister band The Under Cover Band
at
www.ucband.com
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