For intimate settings, cocktail hours, or backdrop ambience, the solo violin can add a touch of class and character to an event. But one of our favorite ways to augment such a performance and truly fill a room is with the electric violin. Despite playing as a solo violin, this instrument can take on a [...]
Sometimes, events can call for multiple locations and formats — indoors, outdoors, seated, meandering — and with that, so must the accompanying music entertainment! While some ensembles must remain planted, we’re proud to offer several types of music groups and instrumentation that are flexible with your event’s needs. String Quartets & Trios A great example [...]
Central Florida is home to iconic theme parks, a thriving entertainment industry, and much more — making it also one of the best places in the country to host a convention. Orlando, with its high density of hotels, restaurants, event venues, and attractions, also touts the second largest convention center in the US — the [...]
The career of our own founding musician, Tom Butler, is both rich with stories and impressive in scope. Here, we dive a little deeper into some of his history, accomplishments, and favorite moments in music. How did you get your start in music? As a kid, my family was very musically gifted. In fact, [...]
Having a summer party or corporate event that calls for live music? Perfect for a tropical party, summer beach theme, or simply any outdoor event under the sun, the sounds of smooth and Latin jazz music — like bossa nova, samba, rumba, salsa, and more — will infuse a tropical, laid-back feel to any setting. [...]
If you’ve never booked live musicians before — and even if you have — there are many questions that you’ll need to ask (and many you may not think to) in order to have the engagement run as smoothly as possible. Here, we provide a list of our most frequently asked questions to give you [...]
There are more than 70 million baby boomers in the US alone born from post World War II to about 1964. If we would use musical eras, we could say the baby boomers were those musicians born between the end of the Swing Era and the beginning of Disco, and for those who listened to [...]
What do you get when you mix a violin, bass, and accordion? The popular, romantic sound of Mediterranean music. Perfect for spring and summer events, our Mediterranean trio conjures up Italian, French, and Spanish vibes through the distinct sound of these instruments together. What does Mediterranean music sound like? The signature sound of traditional Italian [...]
If you’re like some engaged couples, you know the exact type of music — maybe even the exact band — that you’d like to play at your wedding. For others, a little exploration of the many options is in order. Either way, to get the sound you love at the price you want, knowing when [...]
Tipping etiquette in any industry, profession, or even country can be a nuanced topic. As the holidays roll around with all sorts of seasonal events, we’re often asked by clients and fellow entertainers alike what the appropriate rate is for showing your appreciation to live musicians. While there’s no set standard, we have a few [...]
