| Some of the most Frequently Asked Questions are posted here. Please contact us with any additional questions you may have or with any comments! |
| Frequently Asked Questions What types of music do you play? Is it just beach music? Coastal Breeze can perform a wide variety of music, from Jazz, Pop, Beach, Motown, Rock, Soul, Hits of the 70's & 80's to today’s hits. Coastal Breeze plays the most requested and popular dance and party songs to get a wide variety of people dancing, singing, and having a great time. We play songs that have proven to be crowd pleaser's… and songs that touch emotions. We cater each performance to the particular event we are performing for, and for the specific needs of the clients that hire us. We feature a mix of great cocktail and dinner jazz (if needed), superb ballads for slow dancing, fabulous beach music, and the best in high energy and fun party and dance music to get your crowd on their feet! If you want a party featuring lots of Motown and Soul music, we can do it! If you want a beach party, we can do it! If you want a jazz-swing heavy night, we can do it too! With our musicians and our vast song list, we can handle nearly any event and most all personal tastes! Can I choose the songs I want you to play… or do you pick them? We prefer your input! It’s your event! You can leave it entirely up to us or you can certainly choose the songs you want to hear from our great song list. Coastal Breeze provides you a song list and you can select songs you love, songs you must hear, songs you feel your guests will like, songs you do not want played, etc. You can also add any special requests you may have… such as no line dances, no limbo, must play Electric Slide, etc., and list any new songs you want the band to learn that are not on our list. Once we get your selections back, our band leader will put together a crowd pleasing set list that is sure to entertain, based on your choices and our recommendations. Can I request special songs for my event? Yes you can. Please let us know the name of the songs and the artists/version in advance so we can prepare properly. We pride ourselves on learning new material and playing it great! Our pricing includes learning 2 new songs for you at no charge. Additional new songs can be done at an additional cost. The cost is to cover rehearsal time and purchasing of the sheet music and recordings. If you choose a song that does not fit our musical style and instrumentation, we will be happy to play a recorded version for you “DJ” Style… but that rarely happens! How many musicians are in the band? Coastal Breeze has 6 members: Joey is our Lead vocalist and lighting and sound engineer, Joe is our trumpet player/alto saxophonist/vocalist and band leader and manager, Lauren is our tenor and soprano saxophonist as well as our flutist and female vocalist, Kyle is our keyboard player and keyboard bassist, Chuck is our rhythm and lead guitarist, and Jay is our drummer! You can read more about each member on our Meet The Band Page! Additional Musicians such as vocalists, steel drums, percussionists, bass, and additional horn players are also used as needed and deemed appropriate for the event/venue. Substitute musicians are rarely used, but if we have an emergency, we notify our clients if any of our regular musicians are not available for a date. The band has experimented in the past with more musicians and less, and we find that 6 great musicians work the best. We also have 3 backups at every position in the event a musician is not available for a date! Will you come with less musicians to save me some $ Coastal Breeze is a 6 piece band. We need each of our musicians to make the sound which is the signature of Coastal Breeze! It also limits many of the songs we do since we rely on different members of our bands on different songs! We offer other small group options if you want a jazz quartet, etc., but if you want Coastal Breeze and all of our music, it will need to include all 6 musicians. But we understand budgets and will try to work with you if we can! How long will the band play? We can perform up to 6 hours (which includes our breaks). A typical event is 3-4 hours… depending on the type of event and what time of day or night the event takes place. Each set is approximately 45-50 minutes of performance with a 10-15 minute break, but this can be customized for your schedule. We provide appropriate recorded “DJ Style” music during our break time and can work our breaks around your specific schedule. Additional hours beyond 6 hours is possible, however due to physical limitations of the musicians and vocalists, we prefer to keep our events at a reasonable time frame. Feel free to ask if you have a need beyond 6 hours and we may be able to accommodate it with additional musicians or vocalists. How much does it cost to have Coastal Breeze at my event? We perform for free! But we do need to charge for everything else. Cost depends on many factors: How long you want us to perform and/or be present at your event. Travel time and distance from our location in Columbia SC. When your event takes place (i.e., during holidays, weekdays, daytime, evening, etc. The number of guests factor in as well, and finally, the type of event is also considered. We provide ample sound equipment and lighting for most shows, however, additional sound and lighting can be provided if requested at an additional cost. Additional specialty musicians may also be desired or wanted for some events. It's all negotiable depending on if we’re available and the above factors! SO…If you want us to perform for your event, we want to work with your budget if possible! It starts with you contacting us to discuss your date and details! Then we will be happy to quote you some pricing specific to your event! But consider the cost a small investment for what you will get... great music... and a great time for you and all of your guests! Will you adjust your sound volume to fit my type of event? Yes we will. We have 3 PA systems, from small to X-large, and we select the most appropriate sound system setup and volume level for each venue and circumstance. Each system can also have the volume adjusted to the appropriate level. Please check with us if you have specific concerns about sound…. But we have never had a complaint. What electrical needs will the band have? Coastal Breeze requires (4 minimum, 6 preferred) 20-amp circuits (standard wall outlets in most modern facilities) dedicated solely for band use. The outlets need to be within 20 feet of the stage area. This should not be a problem in most modern facilities, however, please check with the manager of your facility in advance. We can get by with less power, but it may limit us with our lighting. Power receptacles or a power generator must be provided by the client for any outdoor event. A generator can be provided by the band for an additional fee. What other considerations are needed for the band? • Our typical band setup is on a stage or riser 12 ft deep and 24 ft across the front. For most events, a stage or hard floor area at least this size is ideal, however, we can tighten up our setup for smaller venues and a stage is not required as long as the surface is solid and level. We require a minimum of 10' deep by 16' wide area. Let us know if you have a smaller setup and we can discuss options. We have fit into tighter spaces, but it means using different gear and speakers, etc., and may limit the ability to setup lights, etc. • For outdoor events a level stage or floor inside a tent (or appropriate cover) is required (we can provide our own tents or staging for an additional fee). • We also need a space or room to change clothes in at the same venue as the performance (can be a dedicated room, locker rooms, etc.) and a space to sit to take our breaks in (or suitable space in the same room as you and your guests such as a table for the band). • We also need a small area or room to store our equipment cases and gear (This can be the same room as our break room). Ideally, the space is near the performance area. Do we need to provide the band with food and beverages? The band is always thankful when provided food and beverages, however it is not a requirement unless it was part of the negotiated deal. Please advise if the band will or will not be provided food and beverages when negotiating pricing! Can the band help us with special announcements, etc. during the event? Yes, we will be glad to make announcements. We announce wedding parties and generally keep your guests informed about the events taking place during the event. Can I make announcements, presentations, toasts, etc.? Yes, we always have a microphone available for you and your guests to make announcements, presentations, toasts, etc. If you have any questions, please contact us. Can a friend come up and sing or play an instrument? We welcome your guests to come up and sing a song as long as you have advised us in advance so we can work out the arrangement with the performer. For liability issues with our insurance policy, we do not allow anyone to play our instruments. However, we welcome your guests if they wish to bring their own gear and would be happy to work out any special arrangements with them. This must be arranged in advance. What If we want you to keep playing past the contracted end time? We are often asked to play beyond the contracted time… so there is a space in the contract which has the fees involved to play an additional amount of time. We will typically do an encore or two if we are so enticed. Even with encores, many venues won’t allow us to play but a few minutes past the cutoff time without you having to pay extra for the facilities as well. You should first check with your venue to see if the facilities will allow you to stay over time, and find out about the fees that are involved. Typically, the workers and other vendors must all be paid to stay and the venue will insist on being compensated. But if you want us to do it, we certainly can! Any other questions? Just give us a call @ 803-414-0111 or drop an email to Joe Miller... joe@coastalbreezeband.com |
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