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What are the advantages of using a live band? |
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The Jimmy Bond Orchestra can make your event a memorable one.
Their high energy, action packed performance gets the crowd dancing and having a good time!
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Do you have an audio demo or promotional materials? |
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Yes. Feel free to contact us at anytime for a promo kit which can include a CD.
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How long has The Jimmy Bond Orchestra been together? |
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The Jimmy Bond Orchestra has been together since
the Spring of 1999.
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How many musicians are in your band? |
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The Jimmy Bond Orchestra is a ten piece band
though sometimes we'll go to a nine piece or fourteen piece group with dancers depending
on the situation.
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Can you perform as a smaller group? |
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We have found that this particular music calls
for the entire 10 piece band to perform to the best of our abilities.
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What style of music do you play? |
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The Jimmy Bond Orchestra plays epic tunes from the 60s spy genre
including many 007 Themes plus songs from
Casino Royale, Austin Powers, Our Man Flint, Secret Agent Man
and many more action classics.
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What venues do you play? |
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We've played a variety of venues from arenas, mid-sized
clubs and large outdoor festivals to vineyards, small banquet rooms and private homes. We cater all our shows to the size of your event.
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What kind of events do you play? |
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We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the
different spaces and styles of events we play. Weddings, large corporate events, cocktail parties,
boat cruises, stadiums, outdoor festivals, etc... You name it, we've probably played it.
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Can you play songs not on your song list? |
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We've worked hard to maintain an extensive repetoire
so you can rest assured that we'll tap into your favorites. But, if you have any recommendations,
we'd love to hear it. |
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Can you provide music during cocktail hour or dinner? |
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We always have a variety of CDs from classic jazz
to soul to latin during any down time. We'll automatically provide music for pre-show, between
sets, or dinner. If you have any particular music you'd like, feel free to pass it on to us
and we'll be sure it gets on.
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Do you provide your own sound system? |
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We have the best sound systems & engineers in the business.
We provide everything required to support our performance up to a mid-sized venue. For larger events,
we have access to the biggest systems available though an additional charge may incur.
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What are your space and electrical power requirements? |
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We ask our clients to provide a stage or floor space of 24x12x10 feet.
For electrical power we require two standard 120V power sources within 20 feet of the
band's setup location. Click here for stage plot.
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When and how will the band set up? |
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We ask for a 3 hour window from door time
for our engineer & crew to load our production equipment. The band usually arrives 1 hour prior
to door for a complete soundcheck. Less setup time is possible for some events with prior consent.
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What if we’re concerned that the band is not be too loud? |
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The Jimmy Bond Orchestra is always prepared to perform
within any volume constraints. When loud sound is an issue, we usually bring in a very minimal
sound system and have been known to only amplify vocals when necessary.
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How can I hear your band? |
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Visit our music page or
feel free to contact us us anytime to receive a CD demo of the band. |
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Can you provide a Master of Ceremonies? |
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For most weddings we act as the Master of
Ceremonies for announcements, introductions, special dances, cake cutting,
bridal bouquet toss, and all other reception events. Our service includes
full pre-wedding coordination to determine music selection, announcements,
event timetable, and all other details for your special day.
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Can you provide music for my wedding ceremony? |
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Band musicians can also perform for your ceremony. We
have excellent and very experienced soloist, duos, & small groups. Inquire ahead of time
for pricing.
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How do you dress for performances? |
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Unless there is a particular request for more
formal attire, The Jimmy Bond Orchestra usually wears period defining clothes that
match our show. Typically you'll see cocktail dresses or mod suits early in the evening
then more go go wear such as miniskirts & boots and mod shirts & pants. Everything we
wear is appropriate for all types of audiences.
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Do you take breaks? |
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The band takes one 15 minute break each hour or 20 minutes
between longer sets. If desired, recorded music can be played during these break periods to provide
continuous music for your event.
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How long is your show? |
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We prefer to play one 60-minute set followed
by one 75-minute set. We can also play three 45-minute sets if it best suits your
event. We find the fewer breaks we have, the more fun people tend to have. But, we
are certainly flexible for your convenience.
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Can you provide references? |
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The Jimmy Bond Orchestra has been in business since 1999
and has performed for countless weddings, corporate, and other special
events. References of clients are always available upon request.
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How much do you charge? |
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Our competitive fees are based upon several
factors including the number of performers, quantity of hours, and location.
Please contact us anytime for a free quote.
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How far in advance should bookings be made? |
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As soon as you have a date, let us know so we
can have you on our calendar. We get many inquiries and want to be sure we get to your
event.
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What are your payment terms? |
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An initial deposit representing 50% of the
contract value is required with the contract to reserve the band. The balance is due at
your event. Acceptable forms of payment include personal check and cash. Credit card transactions
are also possible for deposits though an additional transaction fee will be charged.
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What are your meal and gratuity requirements? |
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Hot meals are normally provided by our client since performers & crew spend 8 - 10 hours including travel, setup/teardown, and playing times. Gratuities are optional and not included
in our fees. Tipping is generally $25-$50 per musician.
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How far will you travel? |
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Though The Jimmy Bond Orchestra is based in
San Francisco & Los Angeles, we're available to travel anywhere your budget permits.
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