Southold, New York
www.TheContractorsBand.com
A Gala Event - a Gala Creative Group International, Ltd. Company
Local: (631) 324-4686
International: +001 (516) 826-7200
Toll Free: (800) GET-GALA / (800) 438-4252
www.GetGala.com
Guests may forgive and forget a less than perfect location and less than gourmet food but they won't forget being bored. Music is the key to any great event. It soothes and it moves. It inspires and it initiates. But how do you know what sort of music to have? You want people to have fun, but you don't want to blast people out of the room! Ask A Gala Event! Do you need the same sort of music for the entire event? No! Just ask A Gala Event. Have one of their acappella groups perform during cocktails and both you and your guests will be talking about the party years afterwards. Swing, Caribbean, Reggae, 70's, top 40, Country and pop bands, classic rock bands, Latin, live classical performers, jazz, ethnic groups and DJ's! A Gala Event can provide any sort of music you like from acapella to zydeco and will suggest ways to incorporate different sounds into your special event. They also have many hard to find ethnic groups and entertainers. Add in some of their special entertainment suggestions and you have a true gala event! A Gala Event has produced weddings in India, the NYC Centennial Ball for Mayor Giuliani, and parties of all types in many private homes. Hugh Wunderman, the owner of this company, has resources to tap for any event and he has gained them not only because of talent and experience, but also because he is a truly nice guy who wants each event to be special for his clients. East End events demand their level of professionalism and quality. (See Entertainment, Party Planning and Rentals
AGES Events
East End of Long Island
(631) 902-0123
www.AgesEvents.com
Whatever the industry, when a company earns the respect of its competitors, receives referrals from them, and has a business that grows to a large degree through personal recommendations, you know it's at the top of its game. AGES Events is an entertainment company with such a recommendation. Originating out of a genuine love of music, and founded with the mission that hard work, creativity, and integrity are the keys to success, AGES has evolved into a top notch provider for an impressive list of clients including New York City's Webster Hall, organizer of major concerts, corporate affairs, and special events. AGES Event is also called upon for galas, charity events, and weddings by event planners and caterers throughout Long Island, including the Hamptons and North Fork Wine Country. Owner Jason Hadjoglou is an impressively open and unpretentious person so you can feel extremely comfortable contacting him directly. Though his website is new, his talent is well founded!
A Touch of Class Events
8243 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 367-1400
www.ATouchOfClassEvents.com
If you are not quite sure exactly what type of music you would like for your event, you should consider talking to Sherry Schweitzer, owner of A Touch of Class. Unlike many event companies, Sherry's is more than happy to assist with just one part of your party and if it's music you need, she can help you. Her company has an incredible music library for use by its in house Disc Jockeys and she represents over fifty bands and orchestras. She'll give you good advice and great music!
Craig Satchell
Piano, Vocals, Quintet
Philadelphia, Manhattan, Westchester, East End Long Island
(610) 259-4396
www.craigsatchell.com
You would expect to hear some classy fine music at the Dupont Country Club, former home of the Dupont family and one sound that's echoed throughout its historic and elegant halls is that of Craig Satchell. A pianist of the highest quality, Mr. Satchell has been asked to perform at some of the best social events both as a soloist pianist and with his quintet of vocals, piano, trumpet, bass and drums. . If jazz sounds move you, Craig Satchell will make you jump. If you prefer the modern sounds of easy rock, he works magic on his keyboard that can simulate a full band . He works with many dance groups for Motown, oldies, R&B, and Top 40. Mr. Satchell's gentlemanly demeanor and his broad repertoire raises any event to a classic. Craig Satchell is available for weddings, corporate events, charity galas and private parties.
DDE Weddings & Events
"A Wedding Event Specialist"
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 724-7400
www.DDEWeddings.com
Ken Carrion, founder and owner of this music company, is one of the nicest guys I have met in the event business. When you are hiring a music company, the character of the owner counts! You want someone you can depend on, someone who understands the feeling you want to create for your event, and someone who treats you like you are his only client. If you want the feeling of live music but want the songs to sound as you know them, Ken can deliver. His live musicians work with the DJ to produce a fabulous sound. I recommend this company highly.
When celebrity chef Marc Weiss decided to combine his remarkable culinary skills with his love of music and entertaining, the death knell for boring bridal parties rang deep and long. Guests of honor (along with regular guests if they like) help in the cooking of a gourmet meal while accompanied by great DJ music, tasty cocktails and then some dancing! Gourmet fare is a popular trend today with guys and gals appreciating the fun of cooking it and the joy of eating it. DJ CHEF can host as many people as your house can hold or set up in another venue like a winery or hall. Surfing through his website you'll get all sorts of ideas for special themes and Marc is the guy to bring it all together. He's got impressive credentials and a charismatic personality --- and he uses both to create the happiest, hippest, classiest, and tastiest memory for a very special person, his client. Marc does parties in the Hamptons, North Fork Wine Country, and Manhattan and some of his clients have even had him fly to distant locations for them. Get yourself something to drink, and click on his website. You're in for a half hour of fun and inspiration.
Michael Soloway, Guitarist
Serving the Long Island Area including The Hamptons and LI Wine Country
(631) 470-0523
www.MikeSoloway.com/ceremony
When I played Michael's CD's the first time, the guests at my B&B were having breakfast. As I entered the dining room, they all asked me what CD's were playing. They loved the music! It's no surprise. Michael Soloway has studied classical and jazz guitar and has served on the faculty of NYU, and CUNY. He has played with renowned jazz musicians in Manhattan, New Jersey, and Long Island and his debut at Carnegie Hall received rave reviews in the NY Times. For weddings he offers classical guitar for the ceremony. The elegantly delicate sounds of classical guitar at wedding ceremonies underscore the spiritual commitment of the exchange of vows. When the cocktail party starts, Michael switches gears and equipment. Jazz standards and bossa novas brighten the ambience for the festivity. Michael Soloway is a trained professional with high standards for his music and for his clients. His equipment is state of the art, and his talent is art itself.
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The Contractors Band Southold, New York www.TheContractorsBand.com |
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Sight and sound both make this five piece professional band one of the best I have seen and heard. All members are extremely talented and experienced, melding together when necessary and feeding off each other's energy when the song calls for it, as only a long-standing band of friends can. Of course, they have an extensive play list of music spanning 6 decades of popular music and rock-n-roll classics (including an unmatched catalog of '80s new wave and party favorites), and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. What really impressed me, however, was seeing how they relate to the people at the event. They really do care that people are having a great time, and bring this festive mood to the crowd not by imposing themselves, but rather by incorporating guests into a party spirit. They make sure the entertainment is handled tastefully and professionally from beginning to end so everyone involved can relax and have a great time! Check out their extensive website to find out where you can hear them play, so you can see for yourselves how good they are. Oh, and did I mention they are affordable?
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Trevor Davison Orchestra Riverhead, NY 11901 www.TrevorDavison.com Voted "Best of the Best" by Dan's Paper, 2002. |
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Listening to the CD, No Moon At All, by the Trevor Davison Orchestra makes me want to, well, dance! And isn't that what people want to do at weddings? The Trevor Davison Orchestra performs with four to eighteen pieces, and provides dance music ranging from big band swing, jazz and classical, to 50s do-wop, mo-town and contemporary top 40. They can provide soloists and ensembles as pianists, strings, harpists, woodwinds, brass, flute, sax, trumpet, trombone and more. You can choose from a selection of DJs. Trevor has been well known in North Fork Wine Country for years, and now The Hamptons set is also aware of his talents. He is in high demand, but never misses a beat!
A Gala Event - a Gala Creative Group International, Ltd. Company
Local: (631) 324-4686
International: +001 (516) 826-7200
Toll Free: (800) GET-GALA / (800) 438-4252
www.GetGala.com
A Gala Event calls it the WOW factor. Believe me, they use the right nomenclature. You'll be "wowed" just visiting their website, so you can imagine what it would be like to actually experience an event produced by this amazing company. Again, believe me when I say "produced." Hugh Wunderman, owner of this spectacular special event company, makes full use of his many years of professional Theatre background (The Met and Broadway) ensuring that each event is choreographed perfectly. What's hot right now? They have their finger on the pulse. How about a Moulin Rouge party? Or a hand carved Ice Bar of the NYC skyline that changes colors? Who's your favorite musical group, entertainer, political leader or famous person? A Gala Event can even raise them from the dead to perform live. Choose from one of the largest rosters of Impersonators and Tribute Acts in the Country! Imagine reliving the Rat Pack from the Vegas Sands Hotel live at your party. They can even get you the real Celebrities and Headline Acts to perform at your event. Planning to launch a new Corporate Product? Perhaps some living statues to entertain and stimulate the conversation will get the media's attention? Las Vegas Night, Circus? How about having your picture taken with some real tigers? Want to throw a party for your kid that they'll never forget? How about a Virtual Reality or Foam Party complete with interactive games and music? Need a Show like Blue Man Group or Stomp? They have just the right act that will turn the ordinary event into extraordinary. It's impossible to list all the amazingly creative ideas of A Gala Event; I imagine the list never ends! Pour yourself something good to drink, and set yourself down at your computer to visit their website. You'll be entertained for an hour or more, and if you didn't plan on throwing a party before, you will when you're done! My mind is spinning with what I would want to have at my party! Now, do I want it in the Hamptons or North Fork Wine Country? (See Party Planning, Music and Rentals
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