FAQs
The information below answers the most frequently asked questions about
the Vincent James Band, the premiere Philadelphia wedding and events band.
HISTORY: Since 1985 the Vincent James Band has been providing experienced, upscale entertainment for thousands of wedding receptions, corporate business events and elegant affairs from Philadelphia, New York, Delaware, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., from New England to Florida and all along the East Coast. Based on referrals by many satisfied clients and entertainment facilities, this award winning Philadelphia wedding band is one of the Delaware Valley’s busiest. The Vincent James Band is a ten piece ensemble, featuring seven unique male and female lead vocalists, who pride themselves in authentically reproducing the songs they perform. This top Philadelphia wedding and events band comes highly recommended because of their unique ability to tailor their diverse repertoire of wedding and party music to each audience and pack the dance floor at any celebration.
INSTRUMENTATION: VJB is an ten piece ensemble, that includes electric and acoustic guitar, keyboards, tenor, alto and soprano saxophones, trumpet, flute and clarinet, optional trombone, harmonica, bass guitar, drums, various percussion instruments, and these Philadelphia wedding and events specialists always perform with a professional sound engineer and DJ.
INSTRUMENTATION: VJB is an ten piece ensemble, that includes electric and acoustic guitar, keyboards, tenor, alto and soprano saxophones, trumpet, flute and clarinet, optional trombone, harmonica, bass guitar, drums, various percussion instruments, and these Philadelphia wedding and events specialists always perform with a professional sound engineer and DJ.
MUSIC: The Vincent James Band is one of Delaware Valley’s best wedding and events bands at motivating a crowd to the dance floor. VJB structures their repertoire to include a variety of songs that continue to receive the most positive response. Categories of great wedding and party music include: Motown, classic rock, big band, music from the 40s through to today's chart toppers, all with an emphasis on dancing. In addition to their vast repertoire of wedding and dance songs, ethnic and specialty music can also be performed at your request. VJB does not perform novelty songs, however, if you and your guests want to enjoy novelty dances such as the Cupid Shuffle or the Wobble, they can be played by our DJ at your request. In addition to music during cocktails, we estimate an average of forty to fifty songs are performed throughout the usual four hour wedding reception, private party, corporate affair.
CEREMONY MUSIC: A variety of instrumentation and classical accompaniment, such as classical guitar, flute, keyboard, and trumpet/flugelhorn can be provided in any combination for the wedding music at your ceremony.
COCKTAIL MUSIC: Cocktail music selections range from solo piano and/or classical guitar or, a combination of guitar, piano, saxophone, trumpet - jazz duo, trio or quartet. As an option, a classical guitarist can perform in one area such as an outside patio, deck or terrace, while a jazz pianist performs in another location such as the indoor bar area.
DJ: Very reasonably priced supplemental DJ services are also available and, are a great option for extending the music at your wedding reception or company celebration.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: VJB is experienced in providing complete emcee services for your bridal party introductions, special dances, special wedding music, and all other announcements and formalities at your wedding reception or special event. We can provide a wireless microphone for toasts, welcome speeches, blessings and invocation, etc., on your special day.
EQUIPMENT: VJB's equipment is state-of-the-art but compact and will typically arrive 2 hours prior to the arrival of your guests. Also, VJB’s Sound Company can be contracted to provide professional sound equipment which includes microphones and speakers for ceremonies held at your wedding reception venue, all available at a an affordable cost.
COCKTAIL MUSIC: Cocktail music selections range from solo piano and/or classical guitar or, a combination of guitar, piano, saxophone, trumpet - jazz duo, trio or quartet. As an option, a classical guitarist can perform in one area such as an outside patio, deck or terrace, while a jazz pianist performs in another location such as the indoor bar area.
DJ: Very reasonably priced supplemental DJ services are also available and, are a great option for extending the music at your wedding reception or company celebration.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: VJB is experienced in providing complete emcee services for your bridal party introductions, special dances, special wedding music, and all other announcements and formalities at your wedding reception or special event. We can provide a wireless microphone for toasts, welcome speeches, blessings and invocation, etc., on your special day.
EQUIPMENT: VJB's equipment is state-of-the-art but compact and will typically arrive 2 hours prior to the arrival of your guests. Also, VJB’s Sound Company can be contracted to provide professional sound equipment which includes microphones and speakers for ceremonies held at your wedding reception venue, all available at a an affordable cost.
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SONG LIST: The award winning Philadelphia wedding band's song list is comprised of a variety of proven dance songs that appeal to all age groups. Though not all inclusive, the VJB song list includes selections that are guaranteed to set and keep the celebratory mood of any event. Our repertoire includes many more songs than would generally be performed at a single event.
FIRST DANCE: VJB will make every effort to perform your first wedding dance selection, provided it can be tastefully performed live with the band's instrumentation, and your song request is made at least eight weeks in advance. If you prefer, our VJB audio engineer / DJ can also play the original MP3 version through the main sound system.
BAND MEMBERS: VJB always performs with the same band members. In the event of an unlikely emergency, we assume sole responsibility for a replacement from our access to an extensive network of the finest musicians in the region.
FIRST DANCE: VJB will make every effort to perform your first wedding dance selection, provided it can be tastefully performed live with the band's instrumentation, and your song request is made at least eight weeks in advance. If you prefer, our VJB audio engineer / DJ can also play the original MP3 version through the main sound system.
BAND MEMBERS: VJB always performs with the same band members. In the event of an unlikely emergency, we assume sole responsibility for a replacement from our access to an extensive network of the finest musicians in the region.
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CONTINUOUS MUSIC: When giving the option of continuous music, most bands perform with a certain number of musicians on stage at a given time, while the other band members alternate breaks at various intervals throughout the evening. In the absence of the musicians on break, significant limitations are placed on repertoire. As a result, songs are performed with only the available musicians on stage at that time, and typically to recorded backing music tracks, instead of song selections best suited for that particular wedding reception, private party, or corporate event. Using a continuous music format, the full band is rarely on stage together and overall, more total break time is actually taken.
VJB, on the other hand, creates the type of party that wedding and corporate clients envision for their special events; always performing with the full live band on stage until the main course is served. Your celebration gets off the ground often with a ninety minute first set. During service of the main course, background music is played through the main sound system, which provides a comfortable volume for your guests to converse. A brief second break (approximately 10 minutes) occurs when the last set of the night is expected to be longer than one hour and forty-five minutes, during which time dance and requested music is provided by our sound engineer / DJ. The overwhelming majority of VJB wedding and corporate clients choose this format, which is included in our fee. The option to have live music performed during main course is also available. Contact Charles Interrante of VJB Productions for details.
VJB, on the other hand, creates the type of party that wedding and corporate clients envision for their special events; always performing with the full live band on stage until the main course is served. Your celebration gets off the ground often with a ninety minute first set. During service of the main course, background music is played through the main sound system, which provides a comfortable volume for your guests to converse. A brief second break (approximately 10 minutes) occurs when the last set of the night is expected to be longer than one hour and forty-five minutes, during which time dance and requested music is provided by our sound engineer / DJ. The overwhelming majority of VJB wedding and corporate clients choose this format, which is included in our fee. The option to have live music performed during main course is also available. Contact Charles Interrante of VJB Productions for details.
INSURANCE: A certificate of liability insurance can be provided to your facility if required.
PRICE: Rates are determined by the month, day of the week, time of day and location for which an event is scheduled. For more information, please contact VJB Productions.
PRICE: Rates are determined by the month, day of the week, time of day and location for which an event is scheduled. For more information, please contact VJB Productions.
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