WEDDINGS

One Mag Band is all you will need for your wedding. We will create a set list catered to your special day, and tailored to your personal preferences. We are modern, energetic, professional, and take pride in our diverse repertoire. Guaranteed to make you get out of your seat and dance! Cocktail hour? Ceremony music? We've got you covered. We look forward to hearing from you and hope to be a part of your big day.

We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions. For additional questions, click here.

General Questions about One Magnificent Band

How many band members are in One Magnificent Band?
One Mag Band is made up of six full time musicians. We can add horn players to the mix to get an even fuller sound. The members of the band are professional musicians.

What is the band's instrumentation?
The band is made up of two female vocalists, one lead guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist, guitarist/vocalist, bass player, and drummer.

What types of music do you play?
During a pre-wedding consultation we go over your musical tastes to tailor the performance to what you'd like to hear. Please see our songlist to get an idea of the huge variety of music we play.

How far away from Chicago do you travel?
We will go wherever you are -- and you can hold us to that! Traveling fees will apply for locations over 50 miles from Chicago. Where the band needs to fly, a PA system and backline music gear will need to be provided. For more information on traveling fees please contact us.

Do you perform wedding ceremony music?
Yes, we offer a solo acoustic guitar, solo piano, or guitar/piano duo for ceremonies. We can also provide and/or accompany any vocalist.

What about cocktail hour or dinner music?
Yes, we offer either a three-piece (guitar, piano, and bass) jazz group or solo piano.

 

Questions Pertaining to Planning Before Your Event

How do I find out if the band is available for my event date?
Simply contact us by email at info@onemagband.com and we will let you know if your date is available.

Will we get the chance to discuss our ideas of the music and our particular musical tastes with you?
The music at the reception should be a reflection of your own styles and interests. Your consultant understands this, and we will meet with you, either in person or over the phone, to discuss your vision of the evening from the general plan on down to song specifics.

Can I see the band live at an event before I book the band?
Please visit the Showcase tab to find out more information.

When must I commit to booking the band?
To insure that the date is available, a verbal commitment is needed as soon as possible. At that point, we will forward you a contract for you to sign and return to us with a 25% deposit.

What is all of this going to cost us?
Our fee varies upon a few factors. The day of the week, the time of the year, the time frame we'll play, the location of the wedding, and the size of the sound system we'll need based on the room dimensions and crowd size are some of these factors. To give you a ballpark idea, very generally speaking, we charge between $2500 and $6000 for our performances.

When is payment due?
The deposit is due with the signed contract, and the remainder of the balance is due the night of your event.

What forms of payment do you accept?
We will accept a personal or corporate check, cash, money order or cashier’s check.

 

Questions Pertaining to Your Event

What is needed from us on the day of the performance?
An area to play (stage or no stage is fine) and electrical power (3 separate circuits is ideal) is all we need from you. We provide everything else.

When do you set up your sound/lighting equipment?
The entire sound system is set up and sound checked prior to the room opening for your guests. We will be there approximately three hours before guests are to arrive for our set up and sound check.

What does the band wear?
We are most comfortable in black suits, white dress shirts and black suit ties. The females will be dress in nice evening wear. Should you require us to dress it up, we can certainly accommodate you.

Do we need to feed the band?
This is completely voluntary. It helps if we don't need to leave the venue between sound check and our start time, but it is not necessary.

How do you manage volume levels?
We play to the sensitive needs of our clients. Our sound system will accommodate any size room. If, during the event, you feel the music is too loud or too soft, just let us know.

Who will make the announcements and introductions?
Not only does One Mag Band provide exciting live reception entertainment, but we also emcee the entire event starting with the introduction, the wedding party, and turning your guest’s attention toward particular highlights throughout the evening. Our sound system is available for speeches, toasts, blessings, and any special announcements. If you have someone who'd like to MC the event, they are more than welcome to do this through our system. Otherwise, we take care of that for you.

Will there be music played during dinner?
Yes, we will provide low-key music while you are enjoying dinner. Requests are accepted also..

How long can we expect you to perform?
We typically play three hours of reception music with two-10 minute breaks. However, we can accommodate you whatever your needs might be. Music will be played during breaks.

What about overtime should we decide that we want the party to continue?
No problem. We have an overtime rate as part of the contract.

Please feel free to email us or call us with further questions.
We're honored that you would consider One Magnificent Band. Thank you.