band suggestions and costs

jeffandjazzgetmarried

Hi ladies - I'm trying to think through my budget and am REALLY wanting a New Orleans Band. I'd prefer a band that played more old school hip hop (Earth Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson, etc.) that was also able to play more updated hip hop and r&b. 

Any suggestions? Any idea what this would cost?

I'm thinking around 3K but am I way under. 

THANKS

Amanda4885R

We used After 8 and they were fantastic! The guitar and sax player also played for the processional and recessional during our wedding ceremony....check out their song list, it seems to be in line with what you are looking for. http://www.after8music.com/ I can't remember exactly what we paid, I think it was around $3,300, and it was about the same as everyone else was charging.

silverspark7

We are using the boogiemen and they were in a similar price range.  I think most bands will be in the $3000-$4000 range.  I would also check out groovy 7, bucktown allstars...I'll keep thinking for you.

NolaBride2012

Ekk... groovy 7 and bucktown both quoted us > 4000

I think most bands are running ~4000, unfortunately.

We also booked After 8! Saw them in person, and they were great! 

Other bands we considered that are close(r) to your price range: 

Harvey Jesus and Fire

Boogiemen

Top Cats

No Idea (careful... there are some shaky reviews about them on this board about cancelling last-minute or double-booking. But I saw them in person at a friend's wedding and they seemed fantastic, and she had no complaints.)

Vieux Carre Band

Karma (a litle higher than your price range but well worth it)

HTH!

NOLAbrideinDC

we had the topcats which were AMAZING and the hit of the party but the price is $5600. At least that is what they were a year ago. Happy planning! 

carolemb

I have a million emails from bands. I'll run though them and post a list.

carolemb

You may want to contact Cresent City Soul.  Wendy was amazing and sent out a blast for us to all the local bands. I bet she would reccommend some in your budget and even send a blast so that they'd email you if they are available.<ccsband@cox.net>

"Orleans" larry simpson<lawrencesimpson@charter.net> less than $3,000

Well they are the only ones who actually gave me a quote close to 3,000 but here are some other bands to check out:

Stormy - Mike Noto - Tel:   225-272- 2226    Fax   225-272-0437 www.stormyband.com mikenoto@bellsouth.net

Phat Hat - Rick Naqvi [rnaqvi@presonus.com] http://www.phathatband.com/  (they are great!!)

Ivy – Buddy Gaudet (504) 723-3161 http://www.ivymusic.com/index.html mhgaudet@bellsouth.net

Swingaroux –Billy, swingaroux@charter.net (504) 452-3452 http://www.swingaroux.com/

Bobby Cure and the Summertime Blues –504-460-4540  bobby@bobbycure.com  http://www.bobbycure.com  

Vieux Carre – 7 pieces - Racheal (504) 782-3961 www.vieuxcarreband.com vieuxcarreband@yahoo.com 

Voodoo Funk and Soul http://www.voodoofunkandsoulco.com/ Darryl Jacob (504) 729-0076 Kristopher Hines (985)630-4080

jeffandjazzgetmarried

THANKS ladies. I'm checking all these out.

I've started contacting some bands and because we are a Saturday day wedding there prices seem to be a bit cheaper. 

THANKS AGAIN! I'll report back with our selection.

NolaBride2012

Ooo the DW will definitely help you out!!

Good luck and let us know who you end up choosing!