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6 October 2026
Can the Same Musicians Play for the Ceremony, Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast?
Yes — and I have done this many times. In fact, one musician or one small act can work very...
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6 October 2026
Should Wedding Musicians Play During the Meal?
I think they can work extremely well during the wedding breakfast. But the type of music matters enormously. For me...
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6 October 2026
What Happens if a Wedding Runs Late?
Wedding schedules are wonderfully optimistic things. The ceremony begins at 2pm. Drinks at 3pm. Dinner at 5pm. Speeches at 7pm...
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6 October 2026
What Can Go Wrong With Live Music at a Wedding — and How Do You Prevent It?
Most wedding music problems are not really musical problems. They are usually logistical ones. The musicians are in the wrong...
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6 October 2026
Live Band or DJ for the Evening Wedding Reception?
It probably will not surprise anyone to hear that, as a musician, I have a natural preference for live music...
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6 October 2026
What Should You Ask a Wedding Venue About Live Music?
If you are planning live music for a wedding, one of the easiest assumptions to make is that either the...
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6 October 2026
How Long Should Wedding Musicians Play?
This is one of those questions that sounds as though it ought to have a very simple answer. It doesn’t...
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5 October 2026
What Happens if It Rains? Planning Live Music for an Outdoor Wedding
Outdoor weddings can be wonderful for live music, but weather is one of the things that needs a little thought...
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5 October 2026
Destination Wedding Music: What Should You Consider?
Planning music for a destination wedding is a little different from booking musicians for a wedding close to home. There...
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5 October 2026
How Far in Advance Should You Book Wedding Musicians?
There isn’t really a single answer to this question. I’ve been booked for weddings several years in advance...
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29 September 2026
Playing Without Cables: Wireless Guitar at Live Events
One of the small things that can make a surprisingly large difference when playing at weddings and private events is...
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29 September 2026
Playing Anywhere with Battery-Powered Amplification
One of the great advantages of a solo guitarist at a wedding or private event is mobility. A guitarist...
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