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Something Blue Band

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Pricing: From $2,495Category: Band HireLocation: 25 Yarra Valley suburbs

4.4 stars from 5 Google reviews

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Highlights

  • Five to ten musicians, with horn players in the larger line-ups
  • Traditional horas played live for Jewish weddings
  • Ceremony package with a vocalist and guitarist or pianist

About Something Blue Band

Something Blue Band is a wedding and party band based in Melbourne, its young members also gigging around town, and it has performed at receptions in the Yarra Valley. Its set list draws on soul, jazz, R&B and classic rock'n'roll, songs that get guests of all ages dancing, and the singers judge the mood before choosing what comes next. The usual line-up is five players: lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass and drums. A six-piece adds saxophone or trumpet, and bigger versions bring two horn players, up to ten musicians in all. Each reception package includes as many as four sets of 45 minutes, the PA, microphones and other equipment, setup and pack-down, and recorded music while the band rests. For the vows there is a ceremony package of a singer plus a guitarist or pianist for as long as an hour, with a PA of two speakers set up where you marry and a microphone for the celebrant. Where an outdoor vineyard spot has no power a battery PA may be available, and players such as percussion, wind, violin or extra guitar can be added. The band knows the traditional horas for Jewish weddings and can play a full bracket of them. You can pick every song or simply name a few you love to set the direction, and because the musicians spend close to seven hours on site, a meal, drinks and somewhere to take a break are appreciated.

Inclusions & amenities

Entertainment type

Bands Hire

Line-up size

Duo5-piece or more

Music style

Soul / Funk / MotownPop / RockJazz / SwingCovers / Party Hits

Budget

$$ (Average)

Pricing

Bookings begin at $2,495. There are packages for a five-piece, a six-piece that adds a horn player, and larger groups with two horns, plus a separate ceremony package.

Each package can be adjusted to fit your budget, and the final price is set by quote. Venues outside the metro area may attract a travel fee.

Performance Details

Reception packages cover as many as four sets of 45 minutes, a PA with microphones and speakers, setup and pack-down, and recorded music while the band rests. The ceremony package brings a singer with a guitarist or pianist for as long as an hour, a PA of two speakers and a microphone for your celebrant.

Outdoor performances need shelter from the weather.

Frequently asked questions

Does Something Blue Band play in the Yarra Valley?

Yes. The band has played Yarra Valley weddings and functions. A travel fee may be added for venues outside the metro area, and it will be shown in your quote.

What is the starting price?

Bookings begin at $2,495. The total rises with the size of the line-up, anywhere from five players to ten, and with extras like the ceremony package, so every booking is confirmed by quote.

How much live music do we get?

At least three hours, normally split into four sets of 45 minutes. The band plans the timing with you so the sets fit around speeches, dinner and other formalities.

Do we get a say in the set list?

Yes. Some couples choose every song, but most send a few songs they love to show the feel they want and let the singers take it from there on the night.

What does the band need on the day?

The musicians are on site for close to seven hours in total, so a meal, drinks and a spot to rest between sets help. Outdoor performances need cover from the weather.

Areas we service

Yarra Glen & Lower YarraHealesville & SurroundsUpper Yarra

Suitable occasions

Alistair Marks

Alistair Marks

3 years ago

SBB played an 11/10 gig for our wedding in Melbourne. I first spoke to Jeremy about 6 months out, and he made himself available to help at every turn, organising not only an incredible 7 piece band, but also a musician f…

Dee Fouracre

Dee Fouracre

3 years ago

Picked up the phone on the first call, happy to answer questions! Brilliant 👍 I wish other vendors were this great to deal with. Looking forward to working with you all.

Anish Rebello

Anish Rebello

7 years ago

Something Blue Band recently played at our wedding on 23 February 2019 at Aerial and words cannot express how fantastic they were. They say at weddings your guests will remember 2 things, the food and the music - and I c…

Liquid Infusion

Liquid Infusion

11 years ago

A great Service - fantastic music and great to deal with. Highly recommend. The sound will make you move.

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