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band for reception?

emilykschaeferemilykschaefer
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in Iowa-Des Moines
Has anyone seen any local bands that were good? I am looking for a rockabilly kind of sound, with not all their music being covered. Have you heard of the Barrelhouse Rockets from Winterset? I heard they were good... I just want to make sure people don't end up leaving because they don't like the music and arent having a good time.

Also, has anyone ever been to a wedding with a band? I am not sure how to approach it really. Should I have a DJ for the first part of the reception (during dinner, first dance, etc.) and then switch to the band later?

I really want to have a band because my fiance hates rap and I hate hearing the same songs I hear at every wedding. Also, I think if we got a good band, it would be something different and definitely would be more representative of our tastes and personalities.

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Re: band for reception?

  • VintageKittenVintageKitten member
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    edited December 2011
    omg I LOVE the barrelhouse rockets.
    I guess I dunno how "rockabilly" you want your wedding to be but there are quite a few good more punk/psychobilly type bands too that you could maybe pull from surrounding areas like omaha.
    I really like the afterdarks but theyre from moline.

    i wish there was more of a rockabilly/pinup scene here in des moines. seems like everyone is in hiding.

    i think some bands tend to be too loud if theyre at indoor locations so it probably depends. outside would be awesome.


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  • emilykschaeferemilykschaefer
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    edited December 2011
    oh good! I am glad you like the barrelhouse rockets! I am going to try to contact them (again--I've tried a couple times!). I will look into the afterdarks too. Thank you so much!!!
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