The Dark Side of Bands for Hire

Hiring a band should be a fun experience. You can go out and see local bands for hire, check out their style and sound. See what they want to charge to play for your event, and compare with others to get a deal. That part is the fun. The dark side is what can happen when the band actually commits to the date.

First they may be late for the set up, and don’t get a chance to check their sound. This can lead to truly awful feedback noises, squealing pig noises from guitars, drums that are way too loud, and singers that can’t be heard. A truly professional group will show up early, have the time allotted to set up and do a proper sound check.

Next is the possibility that the band shows up late for the actual event. They may be stuck in traffic, have a vehicle problem, or simply be very slack on scheduling the time to get there. Then what do you as the client do? It is wise to have multiple contact numbers so that you can be in touch if the hour seems to be getting late.

Another issue is alcohol. If you are serving alcohol at a function and there is a band, be sure to discuss with them what you think about them partaking. Some musicians may ask to have a soft drink or a beer, but there are those that think they are a part of the party and want to celebrate, possibly a bit too much. Be sure to set a limit, or tell the band what you expect.
These are just some parts of the dark side of bands for hire.