services
Side One is here to handle everything musician and audio related:
Dance bands
Smaller bands and soloists
Background music
Speech mics
Here is a run-down of our most popular services, though we can customize any package to suit your event. Our dance bands include 3-hours of music within a 4-hour call.
dance bands
FULL BAND (TEN-PIECE)
Female vocals
Male vocals
Guitar
Keys
Bass
Drums
Saxophone
Trumpet
2 x background singers
Guaranteed to pack the dance floor. Maximum entertainment value.
EIGHT-PIECE
Female vocals
Male vocals
Guitar
Keys
Bass
Drums
Saxophone
Trumpet
A couple less bodies on stage, but the horns still provide that big-band sound. The guitar and bass players take on the essential background vocals.
SIX-PIECE
Female vocals
Male vocals
Guitar
Keys
Bass
Drums
The most compact dance band and still a
complete barn burner. The keys cover the horns.
OH, YOU WANT MORE?
If you're looking to go REAL big, we have 12- and even 16-piece dance band options available. Shoot us a message to learn more.
small groups and soloists
COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND DINNER MUSIC
Live music is meant for more than the dance floor. Enhance your atmosphere with these economical add-ons. Each option includes 1.5 hours of music for cocktails or 2 hours for dinner.
ACOUSTIC SOLOIST
One of our lead singers will pick up a guitar and perform acoustic versions of tunes from all eras and genres. This is a great choice for cocktail hour and much more entertaining than an iPod.
We can also have a vocalist play the piano in some cases, depending on the city. Let us know if this is something that interests you.
ACOUSTIC DUO
See above +1, for a fuller sound. Perfect for a bigger space or if you want a little more presence.
ACOUSTIC TRIO
Add percussion to the duo for an upbeat feel. Guaranteed to increase toe-tappin'.
JAZZ TRIO
Guitar OR piano with bass and drums. Jazz standards in the style of Oscar Peterson and Wes Montgomery – perfect for a more formal or traditional affair.
JAZZ QUARTET
Add saxophone to the trio for standards in the style of Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, and Stan Getz.
OR
For more of a show, add a female vocalist and hear jazz favourites from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Diana Krall, and Michael Buble.
WEDDING CEREMONY MUSIC
We can arrange any song for your wedding ceremony, whether by Iron Maiden or Pachabel. Your choice will sound beautiful.
Our ceremony services include your selection of songs for the processional, signing, and recessional. We also include 20-30 minutes of music for guest arrival and 10 minutes as guests depart.
If you already know what songs you'd like, we're happy to recommend the ideal configuration from the choices below.
SOLO
Instrumental guitar or piano, or a guitarist/vocalist.
DUO WITH VOCALS
Male or female vocalist with accompanying piano or guitar. We can advise the best configuration once you decide what songs you would like for your ceremony.
STRING QUARTET
For the traditional-minded.
… and more
PRODUCTION
Our production package includes everything we need for our bands: main speakers, a mixer, monitors, mics, cables, DIs, mic stands, basic lighting, and a sound technician. However, we do require a minimum of 2 x 15 amp power circuits at the stage.
Our stellar sound techs take care of delivery, setup, and tear down. They also stay to mix
the band throughout the show, ensuring a fantastic-sounding performance.
For more on production, check out our blog post.
AUDIO MANAGEMENT
Of course, we can also support anything else that requires audio. Speakers for your ceremony, speech mics for dinner, and iPods for background music are just some of the requirements we satisfy regularly.
Audio issues can detract from your event's most important and emotional moments. Our audio management package includes an experienced sound technician to monitor and control everything, so you don't have to worry.
If your guests need to hear something, we can help.
EXTRA TIME
It's always possible to add extra time or additional sets to your booking. We can provide custom quotes to suit your schedule's needs.