How does Blind Date control volume? Blind Date is able to play at extremely low volumes. All volume is controlled at the sound board, as very little sound is coming from the stage itself. During dinner, the band plays light jazz and keeps the volume at a level where guests can talk comfortably. Blind Date has played everything from small rooms to large outdoor venues and the band's p.a. can easily accommodate either. Sound Board? Will that mean lots of cables running from the stage to a big piece of equipment in the middle of the room? No! One of the benefits of Blind Date's sophisticated audio system is that our sound board is controlled wirelessly via a laptop computer. Our sound engineer moves inconspicuously throughout the room and blends into the crowd, which not only means he'll be relatively undetected, but his mobility allows him to optimize the sound quality for every part of the room. How many breaks does the band typically take during a performance? The band follows the Austin Federation of Musicians’ guidelines of 1 (15 minute) break per hour. However, we hate to leave people on the dance floor and we typically only take two breaks. We are flexible and can work with the client to select a break time that would work best for their schedule of events. For weddings, our breaks are perfect times for the bride/groom to cut the cake and make toasts. Does the band play background music during their breaks? Yes, we have a collection of CDs that work great for our breaks. If you have a particular CD that you would like played, you can bring it to your event and we will play it. What are your electrical requirements? Blind Date uses 4 (20 amp) circuits. There are extremely few venues that cannot accommodate this. Two of the circuits are for the p.a., and two are for our light system. We can use only one circuit for the lights, if necessary. Can your band add a horn section? Yes! We can add a complete horn section for a small additional charge. We have an amazing, preferred horn section that we hire for your event. Please contact us for more information and pricing. What size stage does Blind Date require? For the regular 5-piece band, Blind Date requires a 15x20 ft. stage. When playing with the horn section, a 18x24 foot stage is required. Do I have a say in what songs will be played at my event? Yes, you can specify exactly what you want to hear. However, we recommend that you go through our song list and select songs that you definitely want and don’t want to hear played during your event. Then, leave the rest up to us. That way, we can use our experience to read the crowd. Our number one goal is to play songs that will get the most people on the dance floor having a great time! What will the band wear to my event? Our dress depends on the type of event you are hosting. Typically, Morgan wears a dress and the guys in the band wear a suit. What do you need to reserve a date? Blind Date requires a 50% deposit and a signed contract to reserve a date. The balance is paid at the event. Can anyone in the band play solo classical piano or guitar during my ceremony or cocktail hour? Yes, Mark has a degree in classical guitar and does this quite often. He can work to cater the event to suit your preferences.