Once you are contracted, I will email you our current song list. Over the next several months prior to your event, you simply highlight songs you really like and cross out songs you really don’t like. If there are additional songs not found on our list, we can have those songs arranged for you free of charge. [...]
BLOG: Wedding and Corporate Event Planning Articles
-
David Rothstein Music:
Features an huge blog that includes over 80 super helpful and fun wedding and corporate event planning articles.Average Chicago Wedding Bands:
Have no idea what a blog is or only have articles about themselves with no helpful information for you.
Do you perform outside Chicago?
June 17th, 2009
Yes we have performed for events throughout the U.S. We have a travel agent we work with who can provide the exact costs involved in bringing us out for your event. Depending on your schedule, we usually prefer to have the musicians arrive the day before your event. David will schedule a meeting at the venue with [...]
Are there any additional expenses not listed in your Pricing Packet?
June 10th, 2009
There are a few additional expenses not found on our pricing packet: Parking- The client is required to cover all parking expenses for musicians and sound personnel. This only applies to events in downtown Chicago. Meals – We only require meals for musicians performing 3 hours or longer. Staff meals are far less expensive than the meals [...]
How to hold a Microphone for your wedding toast…
June 3rd, 2009
For the microphone to pick up a clear and undistorted sound it must be held about one to three centimeters from your mouth. Hold the mic at a constant distance so the volume of your voice doesn’t keep changing. Try to keep the mic steady and don’t let it wave about. Do not press the microphone [...]
When is my Final Payment due for my Chicago Wedding?
May 21st, 2009
The final Balance is due during the week of your wedding. We accept Checks, MasterCard and Visa. There will be a 3% fee for using a credit card. If you’d like to make a payment prior to your wedding, we do accept early payments. We will give you a receipt and keep track of your payments. We [...]
Don’t make this mistake for your Corporate Event
May 7th, 2009
Everybody has to watch their bottom line when planning a corporate event especially when you have to justify all expenses to a commitee, Boss or CFO. The mistake many Corporate event planners make is confusing cost with value. Let’s say you need a Jazz Trio for 3 hours. Music Company “A” charges $1,275 for 3 hours. Music Company “B” charges $975 [...]
Is Everybody Creative?
May 1st, 2009
I believe we all have an inner artist whether we take the time to get in touch with that side of us. It’s always there waiting inside to be discovered. We live in a society that says we need to be a brilliant artist or we should just be quiet and leave it to the pros. [...]
How did you get started?
April 24th, 2009
I grew up in Chicago. I lived behind Wrigley Field until I was about 6. Go Cubs! We moved out to Elk Grove Village where I went to high school. During 6th grade, I started playing the string bass. Prior to that, I played the violin. Going into junior high with pimples, braces, playing the violin, during [...]
What if my Cocktails and Dinner are in different rooms?
April 17th, 2009
Let’s say you are using our Chicago Jazz Trio (Piano, Bass and Sax) for Cocktails and Dinner. The Chicago Jazz Trio can easily move from the cocktail area into the ballroom very quickly and easily. For example, your cocktails are scheduled from 6:00-7:00pm. The Chicago Jazz Trio will play from 6:00-6:45pm and move into the other room [...]
Acknowledging the Death of a Parent at Your Wedding By Nina Callaway, About.com
April 10th, 2009
When a parent or other close relative has passed away recently, it’s important to find an appropriate way to remember them without ruining the joyous tone of the wedding. After all, a wedding is a celebration, and while a missing parent is certainly sad, it shouldn’t overpower the wedding day.Some ways to remember a parent: Set [...]
