Cocktail Party or Wedding Reception: Get the Music Right

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See us setting the perfect mood for a sophisticated cocktail party?

Like any cocktail party, the main point of this evening was to encourage guests to mingle and enjoy pleasant conversations.

Thanks to Vasna Wilson and Drew Altizer Photography for the wonderful photos.

So, how do we make the music perfect?  Easy!

Whenever people have us entertain at their weddings and parties, one of our first conversations usually begins this way:

“So, Robbie, you’re the expert.  How should I begin planning music for the big celebration.”

And I often reply with something like:

“Tell me about the mood you want.  Particularly, what do you want your party to sound like?”

Here’s a tip.  To start planning with a question like this seems like a no-brainier.  After all, people planning a party ought to consider how their guests enjoy how it sounds.

Occasionally, we hear about a party where the music didn’t fit somehow.  For example, how often do we hear  “The music was so loud, we could hardly talk there.”

Sometimes that’s the highest praise for a wonderful time.  Like at a lively graduation party or a festive birthday party.  Here everyone wants to dance like there’s no tomorrow, drowning in an ocean of music.

Sometimes it’s a bitter complaint.  Like at an elegant wedding reception or a sophisticated cocktail party.  Here everyone wants to enjoy satisfying conversations with important guests.

There are many kinds of celebrations.  Usually there are just a few ways to get the music right.  Always there are many ways to get it wrong.

The Magnolia Jazz Band entertains at all kinds of events.  My mission always is to get the music right.  Make it fit perfectly every time, whether at a baseball game for the San Francisco Giants or a sophisticated cocktail party for the San Francisco Junior League.

So here’s a tip:  Early on, I’ll ask the planner a few crucial questions to steer us in the right direction.  “What do you want your party to sound like?” is one such question.
 

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Meanwhile, the Magnolia Jazz Band entertains at weddings and parties throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. If you are ever nearby, you’ll love catching us in action, seeing and hearing us create a great mood.

How can I help you? Call 408-245-9120 or use [email protected]. Planning a celebration? Ask about our availability.

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