The Settings We Play In

Because we are an instrumental duo, our music is perfect for small venues, as background music for events, and as incidental music for productions. A vocalist demands and deserves a certain amount of attention, and thus is not as effective for background music. A band playing in a particular genre can alienate people who would rather not listen to that genre, or can overwhelm an event with their volume. We pose no such difficulties.

You would not, however, want us as your wedding reception dance band. And if you wanted a particular genre, like blues or jazz, you might be disappointed. But we would be perfect for playing background music as the wedding guests arrive and are seated, or during certain parts of the ceremony, or for the presentation of the newlyweds, or as guests arrive at the reception.

These are the kinds of venues we have played:

• A bakery's pizza night, with customers lined up to pick up their orders (we played outdoors)
• A holiday party at an assisted living facility
• Art openings in a gallery
• Outdoors at an arts festival
• A private birthday party
• Background and ceremony music for a wedding
• The grand opening of a community health center
• An opening act on stage
• A flu clinic!

We are also very flexible in how we present our music. If you wanted music that was quiet and sedate, or loud and energetic, we could do that. If you wanted us to fill our set with more blues, or more folk, that could be done. We can add musicians for a larger band. We are able and willing to sing, so if you wanted us to do so, say, at the beginning of a set, to get an event rolling, that's possible.

We had our most challenging opportunity recently playing for a Halloween wedding. Not only did we play in costume, but we altered our music to make it appropriately spooky. There are many ways in which we can enhance your event!

• For more on what we play, go here.
• For a sample setlist, go here.