Frequently Asked Questions
Groove Authority is a member of The Verified Wedding Band Group with a regular, dedicated, committed musician lineup that rehearses regularly, plays many weddings together, and has a large song list and learns your special dance song requests. “Conglomerate” or “roster” bands may seem like a great fianacial deal; however, a roster “band” isn’t really a band-it’s a list of musicians who get told to show up at the same event and most likely have never played together before or possibly even met! Don’t take this risk on your special day!
Yes, this can be done with the number of musicians and instrumentation that fit your event and budget.
Groove Authority is based in Boston, MA. We perform regularly all over the East Coast. Including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Weddings, corporate events, charity galas, holiday parties, reunions, anniversaries, conventions, fundraisers, festivals, bar mitzvahs, birthday parties and celebrations of all types…
Groove Authority is a 7 or 8 piece band, including: one or two male lead vocalists and one female lead vocalist, male keyboards/lead vocalist, saxophone/percussionist, drums, bass, guitar. The lineup can be expanded, adding any or all of the following: trumpet, trombone and additional singers. All of the musicians sing backup vocals.
In a 4-hour time frame, we typically perform three 1 hour and 10-minute sets with two 20-minute break between sets. (Depending on the length of dinner). However, we can adjust our sets and breaks to accommodate your event schedule. During our set breaks, we can play a custom playlist of recorded music (provided by us or you) through the band's sound system, this is a also great way to play particular songs or genres the band may not play and you also may use the band's wireless microphone during breaks for announcements, toasts, raffles, etc. As an alternative, by special request and for an extra fee, we can arrange to have a DJ spin during band breaks.
Yes, absolutely! Our MC services are always included free of charge with all reception packages. Unlike many competitors who nickel and dime for each extra service, we never charge separately for MC services.
Our experienced MCs handle all announcements throughout your event. They line up and call the couple and wedding party (for weddings) or speakers and presenters (for corporate and private events) at the appropriate times. They announce special moments such as the first dance, parent dances, speeches, or any requested shout-outs.
After booking, we send a detailed questionnaire to gather all the important event information. Our MCs review this in advance to ensure a smooth and personalized experience for you and your guests.
Absolutely! Typically, we have wireless mics available at no extra charge.
For local events, we supply the full sound system and stage and dance floor lighting and wireless mics for toasts.
From you and/or the venue, the band needs:
1. A clear performance area of (Ideally) 10' x 20' (we can fit into smaller spaces) with access to adequate power (two 20-amp electrical outlets minimum).
2. Stage and/or risers and dance floor are up to you and your venue but are not required. Ideal stage size is 16' x 24', minimum is 8' x 20'.
3. Hot meals for the band members and sound crew if applicable.
Absolutely! We have wireless mics available at no extra charge.
We are happy to learn up to three special request songs for your event, as long as we have the request at least 90 days pior. Also, keep in mind that if you require certain songs that are not on the band's play list, the original recording can also always be played though the band's P.A. system.
The band’s manager will send you a planning sheet for your event and together we develop a timeline that fits your needs. We are also happy to work with a coordinator and the venue and are happy to accommodate the given master timeline.
We almost always provide a dedicated, professional sound technician at all our events who is an expert at making sure the sound is perfect during the dinner set, dance sets, during the toasts band breaks. It's easy to keep the volume “just right” for cocktail hour and dinner, we play at a lower volume that allows your guests to easily converse. After dinner, we increase the volume just enough to provide the energy and get the crowd dancing. Regardless, the volume can always be raised or lowered with the slide of a button.
Always appropriate for your event. For most events, the males will wear black suits and various matching colored ties of your choosing, female singer in formal dress.
I send a planning sheet to you along with the contact and together we develop a timeline that fits your needs. We then contact any wedding coordinators and the venue regarding your event timeline, equipment load-in, power and set up, so the band is ready to play as scheduled.
Groove Authority has great reputation and track record of making wedding receptions unforgettable! (Please read our reviews on Wedding Wire or The Knot. Groove Authority is a band with great musicians, amazing male & female lead singers, a tight rhythm section and play a great variety of all kinds of music. Reliability and professionalism are guaranteed as is an exciting night of great, dance music!!!!
