Hiring musicians directly seems like a smart idea and it’s very understandable why this choice is so appealing to consumers! You save money and eliminate the “middle man.” While it’s true that using a contractor/booking agency may (or may not) cost you a little more, what goes into the minimal extra costs and ultimately benefits […]
Pachelbel’s Canon is one of the most popular pieces of wedding music, and possibly one of the most recognizable pieces of music today. Written by German composer Johann Pachelbel nearly 300 years ago, the music has gone through much history to reach to it’s present infamy. Question: What does “canon” refer to? A Canon (or […]
If you and/or your partner have served in the military, Save the Date Music offers 10% off the total price of our services for your wedding and/or reception! This discount is a permanent addition to our services with no time limit. Present your military ID as proof of service and the discount is yours! We […]
Introducing the talented pianist, singer, drummer, and guitarist, Richard Tazewell! Richard’s interest in music began when his father brought his sister a ukulele back from Hawaii. “I was four and had plenty of time on my hands. She showed no interest but I was fascinated that I could make chords by pressing down on strings.” […]
Weddings should be a joyous and memorable family event–but they can be a nightmare when brides or grooms or mothers micro manage and sabotage the music plans. Last minute fussy-pants or power grabbing changes in song selection, duration of the contract, or music flow just upsets everyone and does not justify the results. 1. Take […]
Why do weddings cost so much when just a party is cheaper? The prices are caused by the brides themselves. Brides have evolved from simple garden weddings to demanding, customizing bridezillas and so the costs go up to meet those demands. To keep your prices down, please keep it simple. 1. Stick to the musicians’ […]
A fun addition to your wedding reception music is to personalize the songlist with tunes that mention your hometown, your honeymoon destination, your university, or your occupations. Songs such as Chicago, Chicago or New York, New York, Way Down Yonder in New Orleans, My Old Kentucky Home, Carolina on My Mind, Nothing Could be Finer […]
A charming and memorable addition to your wedding reception songlist is to “Dance Your Name”. Many women’s and men’s names are mentioned in songs of all decades and types, and it is fun to hear your name sung. There is: Along Comes Mary, Amanda, Angie Baby, Brandy, Carrie, Emily, Georgia on My Mind, Jenny Jenny, […]
A memorable wedding and reception can adapt a corresponding theme which carries through in the venue, the decorations, the food, the attire, and the music. Guests also enjoy participating with clothing choices of the theme. We have played Hawaiian/Island music at beach ceremonies with guitar and violin; Bluegrass/western weddings at Ward’s Hollow with banjo, mandolin […]
