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Nothing Makes a Party Like Good Tunes! the number of members in the group; you want to have ample space. Now that you’ve chosen between a DJ and a band, I’ll mention some local favorites to help you out a bit. First there are Gene Casey and the Loan Sharks, Paul Mahos, Nancy Atlas, Suzy on the Rocks, and The Who Dat Loungers. These are all local bands that are guaranteed to deliver a great show, playing your
By george holzman III
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o, you’re getting married. You have the venue, the food, the guest list, cake and clothes taken care of. But what about the music? You think to yourself about the choice of picking either a disc jockey or a live band. There are both pros and cons to each and with a little info you should be good to go. Since not everyone has a band or DJ in the family you’re going to have to figure out exactly what you’re looking for. These tips and information should help. Let’s start off with the DJ. With a DJ you will not have to necessarily have a huge venue. Most DJ set-ups consist of one to two people tops. Another benefit is prices. Hiring a DJ’s a good step if you have a tight budget. As opposed to hiring a band, with the hiring of a DJ you are sure to have a wide range of songs to choose from. Thousands and thousands. Now the bands. With a band there are a lot of benefits. One would be that with them you are able to get more energy out of the crowd. Who doesn’t like to dance to their favorite songs? They will also get to tell jokes in between songs and loosen up the Whether you hire a band or a DJ you want your guests dancing at your wedding! crowd, making sure everyone has the time of their life. With a band you are able to have different favorites from now and then. Gene Casey and the Loan Sharks is a group based songs played in different styles. Take an old blues song from the 1920’s; you can jazz it up, speed up out of Greenport. They play an array of music ranging the tempo and even rock out to it (ala Cream and from Chuck Berry and Fats Domino to Johnny Cash “Crossroads”). Of course with a band you will have and the king Elvis Presley. Paul Mahos, whose band the staple songs for weddings including “We’ve Only is New Life Crisis, was signed to Tommy Boy Records Just Begun” and “Twist and Shout.” The only thing to in 2000. They are famous for their “no setlist” policy. Nancy Atlas is an independent singer-songwriter take into consideration is the size of your venue and
who has opened for such acts as Dickie Betts (former guitarist of The Allman Brothers), Jimmy Buffet and Eric Burdon (the singer of the Animals). Suzy on the Rocks is a three-piece band that has been voted a Dan’s Papers Best of the Best band for the past two years. They are influenced by Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and Diana Ross. The Hoo Doo Loungers, formerly known as the Who Dat Loungers, are a nine-piece band that includes two diverse and talented singers, a three-piece horn section, and a tight rhythm section. They are well known to put on a fast paced, exciting, and dynamic show. Many of the above live acts will perform at Dan’s Best of the Best Party at 230 Elm on November 15. Tickets are available at www. danshamptons.com/bestofthebestparty. Here’s a short list of local DJs. EJtheDJ is a music and video production company that has been hosting both weddings and private corporate events for both Long Island and the New York City area since 1985. Mytedjs. com offers a huge variety of party ideas including weddings, sweet 16’s, graduation parties and block parties. They offer New Jersey DJ’s for the Long Island area. They even throw in an mc, at no extra charge. With these helpful tips and ideas you should have a better grasp on what you want to do when planning your wedding. Whether you end up picking a DJ or a live band, you are sure to have a great night that you’ll never forget! www.lonesharks.com; www.newlifecrisis.com; www.nancyatlas.com;www.suzyontherocks.com; www.hoodooloungers.com; www.ejthedj.com; www.mtyedjs.com
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