Archive for Band News

The Square One Band

Dec 1

Square One is the perfect high-energy party band for any occasion, including weddings, corporate events and private parties. The band prides itself on its diverse set list and its ability to not only get people on the dance floor, but keep them there! These all-pro players perform a huge variety of party music from the past five decades: from classic rock to funk, R&B to 80’s.  Square One is able to meet all your musical needs by playing the songs YOU want to hear.  We will work with you to create the best possible experience for you and your guests.

Choose the best live musical entertainment for your next event; choose  Square One!

To have Square One at your next event, contact us.

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Choosing the Right Music for Your Wedding

Nov 2

Square One recently performed at a wedding where the groom asked for specific “no so well know” songs/artists to be played during the reception. The results were what we expected. While the groom and a few members of the wedding party enjoyed the songs, the majority of the guests did not. They stayed off the dance floor, had some strange looks for the band, and all-in-all, seemed apathetic to any type of celebratory mood.

After a brief band huddle between sets, the band decided to start the second set with what we knew would work. Sure enough, the guests’ moods quickly turned from reserved to raucaus, and the groom was very happy to see that his wedding night would be remembered as a great evening of fun!

Point being,  a wedding is about having FUN.  So, although there may be songs or artists that you are really fond of, those same songs or artists might not be exactly what is needed to create  an exciting party-like atmosphere for your guests. “Standard wedding songs” are usually standard for a reason; people like to hear them!

Thanks for listening!

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Avoiding Wedding Day Nightmares!

Aug 21

Because it is so easy to get everwhelmed as your big day approaches, I thought it might be appropriate to look at some potentially  overlooked wedding day scenarios.  This helpful article is a great reminder of some of the many things to look out for and avoid!

http://delhi.bollywoodshaadis.com/article/planning-&-reception/wedding-planning-tips/wedding-nightmares-to-avoid

And remember, one way to avoid having an entertainment nightmare is to hire The Square One Band for all you musical needs!

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Picking the Right Music for Your Wedding

Aug 11

I recently came across the website listed below, which discusses music choices for weddings. I know it is sometimes difficult to choose the right first dance song, the father-daughter dance song etc, for your event. Ultimately, it is up to the individuals choice and not what the masses think.  However, I think the link below will provide you with some helpful hints on picking the right music.

popular-wedding-songs.com/

Remember, if you don’t see a song on our songlist that you would like to have played for one of your dances, let us know and we will make every effort to learn it!

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Chateau Elan

Nov 30

Images from ALMS Championship Awards Ceremony and Afterglow Party gig at Chateau Elan.  This was a great corporate event / party — everyone loved the 80′s music magic.

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Weddings in Asheville, N.C.

Nov 20

The Square One Band often has the privilege of playing wedding receptions in the Asheville, North Carolina area.  As there are many locations to choose from when planning your event,  I thought this link might be helpful in making your choice for the perfect wedding location.  It includes all the top spots  for wedding events,  some of which we have had the pleasure of performing at;  hope it helps!

http://www.romanticasheville.com/weddings.html

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Tips for Choosing a Great Wedding Music

Nov 7

I recently came across this article on the Internet which discusses things to consider when choosing entertainment (in the form of live music) for a wedding. Some great tips to consider:

  1. Choose a versatile band that can provide lighter music for earlier in the evening and more lively music for dancing later in the evening.
  2. Most weddings guests have a varied age range. So the band should have a diverse repertoire. Ideally they might incorporate songs from the 60s and 70s for older guests and more current songs for the younger guests.
  3. Make sure that the band you choose has good references and plenty of experience.
  4. To find a good band to play at your wedding, ask for suggestions from friends and family. A good entertainment agency will have a variety of bands to recomnend for your wedding. Wedding planners may also have preferred bands that they work.

Hopefully these tips will give you some helpful information while looking for a band for this most important event. If you have any questions about all the services that the Square One Band can offer to help make your event as special as possible, don’t hesitate to ask by dropping us an email!

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Sending the Right Message to Your Wedding Guests

Aug 18

My wife and I recently received an invation to a wedding this Fall. While the invitations were well-done, with beautiful caligraphy, heavy stock paper, and an overall professional layout, there was one bit of pertinent information that was left out: the time of the event! Anyway, I thought that I would post a link I found which deals with the “Do’s and Don’ts” of wedding invitations..hope it helps!

http://www.wedding-guide.org/invitations-dodonts.aspx

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Testimonials

“Thank you so much for everything! I can't express how much I appreciate your attention to detail and your willingness to work with me and my indecisiveness and fretting at times. You guys were absolutely AMAZING!! We got so many compliments! As you promised, you got the party going and everyone on their feet. It was great and we had the time of our lives. The night couldn't have been better. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!”
- K. Chaney

“You guys were absolutely incredible. Everyone has asked me about you. I literally could not have been more pleased.”
- E. Carr

“You guys absolutely killed it last night. I can't thank you enough for doing such an amazing job, especially with our first dance song. All of my fraternity brothers that were at the wedding (not to mention other friends from Vanderbilt and my wife's friends from Cornell) and have heard every band under the sun… and every single one of my friends said you guys topped them all. I will be sure to pass the word along to anyone I know in the area hosting a wedding or event. You guys are THE premier band in the Atlanta area.”
- A. Keller

“It was truly a pleasure working with you guys as well and thank YOU for being so accommodating and understanding… thanks again for all you do and hopefully we will work together again soon!”
- J. Hawthorne, Gardens & Event Associate

“Your band sounded great at the A-C wedding on Saturday evening. Thanks for being here!”
- L. Lugo, Catering & Events Director

“Everything went great for Saturday's wedding! Square One Band could not have been more accommodating and were a pleasure to work with, not to mention very talented! We look forward to having them back at our venue very soon and will definitely be recommending them to future clients!”
- J. Hawthorne, Gardens & Event Associate

"Square One band was a hit! I hope to work with them again in the future!!!"
-T. Skinner, Posh Petals and Pearls, LLC

"We just wanted you to know again how great we thought your band was. Y'all played something for everyone, and we got the dance party we hoped our reception would be. You wouldn't believe all the complements we heard about you on Sunday before we left."
-Dale C.