The Hunks and Punks Band has the “Six Essentials” of a great live band:
1. Range – from Ariana to James Brown, Bruno to Beatles, Christina to Billy Idol, Pitbull to Shania - you need something for everyone in all age groups. This means Motown, Pop, Disco, Rock n Roll and Country from one band. Don't settle for less...
2. Professional Staging – from basic lighting/sound to a sub-woofer PA, wireless mic system with a computerized LED dance/stage show lighting experience - hire a band that can provide what you want.
3. Variety (Horns & Harmonies) – avoid hearing the same lead singer and a repetitious “4 guy guitar band” sound” all night. You need a) several male/female lead singers, b) depth of musical instrumentation including saxes, keyboards, congas, etc. and c) quality musicians to pull off a night with a variety of great songs – ideally with 6 or more musicians...
4. Choice of Songs – you should select every song and the style of music that is meaningful for you (from a wide variety), and not just what the band wants to play...
5. Affordability – you need a band with a range of options that can make having a live band experience fit in your budget – including number of musicians, staging, length of event and more...
6. References – ask for a file of recent reference letters from people like you. Sample recent H&P Band comments include:
David Renaud, RPT . 36 years, fine tuning, voicing & rebuilding where quality counts. Trusted by concert halls & musicians throughout the capital region.
The Start is a 5-piece professional cover band from the Ottawa area. They perform 5 decades of British rock, pop and R&B covering bands like David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Amy Winehouse, The Cure, The Rolling Stones, Modern English, Billy Idol, and so many more!