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I want to discuss my up and coming live event, if you dont mind, Abby?

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 14/03/2007 16:18

So, my wedding.....lets talk folks....

How can i possibly convince a half decent live band to play at my reception Very Cheaply?

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Califrau · 14/03/2007 16:20

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 14/03/2007 16:22

Ooooh will The Police be coming too?????

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 14/03/2007 16:42

I WANT TO TALK WEDDINGS

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bundle · 14/03/2007 16:43

we had a big band at our wedding, there were almost as many musicians as there were guests

bundle · 14/03/2007 16:43

we had a big band at our wedding, there were almost as many musicians as there were guests and it was pricey

bundle · 14/03/2007 16:44

ooer

someone pass vvv a nappy

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 14/03/2007 16:45

LOL!

can i ask how much it was......please?

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bundle · 14/03/2007 17:38

over a grand

Rhubarb · 14/03/2007 17:39

We had my 2 brother-in-laws bands playing, one was Irish the other punk. They did it for free.

Do you not know anyone who plays in a band? Student bands might appear cheaply.

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 14/03/2007 20:26

bugger - over a grand is WAY too much.

i dont know any musicians rhubs....

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OrlandoTheMarmaladeCat · 14/03/2007 20:27

Local music academy? The only one I know of is in Guildford (don't know where you are)

A brilliant band played at a friend's 40th for free because it was their first gig. They were superb!

ThisTime · 14/03/2007 20:28

LOcal Uni? Usually have fab student bands?

FrannyandZooey · 14/03/2007 20:28

Ask some buskers

seriously

it worked for me

southeastastra · 14/03/2007 20:29

my nephew plays in a punk band if you're interested

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 14/03/2007 20:32

DP would probably like it SEA , but NO, not for me....

Im in North London.

So Franny, you just strolled up to some buskers...where? and asked them what exactly?

I could really do with great live music. Can't see anyone doing it for free though....

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FrannyandZooey · 14/03/2007 20:35

Tell them that you really like their music and would they come and play at a party for you?

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 14/03/2007 20:36

Well, yes, but, that would mean talking to strangers

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FrannyandZooey · 14/03/2007 20:37

I promise you, unless they are secretly very successful musicians just having a laugh, they will be thrilled, and get quite excited about it

choose young ones that look like music students

they will do it for a couple of hundred I bet

Hayls · 14/03/2007 20:37

We had a live band but only cos we initially booked a DJ but hten the hotel where we'd booked the reception realised they'd double booked us with another couple. They offered to change it to the week before and cover any additional expenses; the DJ couldn't do the new date so we got a live band and THEY PAID. was fantastic but probably a bit drastic for you... Could you try and confuse some members of staff?

FrannyandZooey · 14/03/2007 20:38

well write them a note then

what you have to know them first? So we have to find you very cheap but good, musicians, who you already know?

Ceolas · 14/03/2007 20:40

But you don't know any...

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 14/03/2007 20:41

LOL Hayls...not likely.

So, do you think it might be worth asking at the local university if they have any student bands then? I'd like a band, rather than a dj - its just much more fun (says she with a teeny tiny budget)

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VeniVidiVickiQV · 14/03/2007 20:43

No, but..yes.....

I'll have to loiter around the local tube station I think....its right opposite the local university campus

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JanH · 14/03/2007 20:47

Try local high schools/6th forms too - my nephew is 16, has been in a band for ages and they are very popular locally - no idea how much they charge mind you.

JanH · 14/03/2007 20:48

And of course you would only have to supply them with soft drinks, so much cheaper!

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