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Below are some additional services that the Pressure Point Band can provide you for your event.

 
 

 

 
Wedding ceremony music

 

Interested in having a microphone and live or pre-recorded music at your ceremony? If yes, the Pressure Point Band has several options for you. Most weddings that have more than 100 guests will at least need a microphone and sound system for the officiant and other speakers; otherwise guests may not be able to hear what is said during the ceremony. Also, most ceremonies have music, live or pre-recorded. The Pressure Point Band can provide all this for you easily and at significant cost savings since it is a simple upgrade to your booking of the Pressure Point Band for your reception. Options you might want to consider are:

 

 
  • Sound system with microphone(s) and pre-recorded music
  • Sound system with microphone(s) and live solo piano
  • Sound system with microphone(s) and live solo classical guitar Audio Sample
  • Sound system with microphone(s) and live piano + live flute Audio Sample
  • Sound system with microphone(s) and live classical guitar + live flute
  • Sound system with microphone(s) and any live combination + vocal Audio Sample

 
 
 
 
Gift CDs

 

It has been brought to our attention that many of our clients want unique or personalized items to give as gifts to their guests for weddings and company events. Quite a few of our past clients have purchased copies of Michael Winkle’s CD “This Dance” for that purpose. Michael is the leader of the Pressure Point Band and the CD is a compilation of timeless standards and original music that has a broad appeal and has garnered rave reviews from jazz radio station KMHD and regional jazz reviewer, George Fendel. This is a fairly inexpensive gift that will last a lifetime and always bring back memories of your wonderful event.

 

 
Please ask about a bulk purchase price and visit the website www.michaelwinkle.com for audio samples and more information about the artist and the CD.
 
 
 
 
Video slide shows

 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I wonder what they would say about a big screen, digital slide show with full motion video capabilities, put to music at your special event? For weddings, imagine your friends and family having cocktails or dining with a digital slide show or video presentation showing the story of you and your special someone. For a birthday you could show pictures of the birthday boy or the birthday girl throughout their life. Graduation events could feature pictures of the graduates and exciting moments throughout their high school years. Even corporate events could enjoy a slide show… pie charts to music anyone? We provide a large screen, projector, computer (if needed), and music.

 

 

 
 
 
Dance instruction

 

From one-of-a-kind choreographed first dances for couples prepared and taught in advance of the event, to interactive group lessons taught during events, our dance instructors do it all. Professionally trained instructors teach ballroom dancing, country styles, line-dances and more. Competing in various dance competitions annually, our instructors are great dancers themselves and can surely help you get the steps down. Ballroom styles that we teach are salsa, swing, cha-cha, merengue, rumba, tango, samba, mambo, foxtrot, and the waltz. Some of the country styles we teach are the electric slide, the boot scoot, slap leather, tush push, the two step and more!

 

 

 
 
 
Early set up

 

As part of our standard offering we setup and complete our sound check 30 minutes prior to our contracted start time at no additional cost to our customers. However, on some occasions our customers require that the band complete its setup earlier than 30 minutes before playtime. That of course requires additional time for the band and therefore will incur an additional fee for that time. The fee will vary based on where the event is and how early the setup is to take place. If an early setup is of interest to you please let us know when we are creating your price quote.

 

 

 
 
 
Break disc jockey

 

Playing live music is hard work and therefore bands take breaks. In each hour of playtime our band will break for 15 minutes. During that time we play pre recorded background music so that the music never stops. However, if you want to keep the party upbeat and dancing during the break time then you should consider ordering our break DJ. The break DJ will keep the music going and the attention on the dance floor without adding much to the overall cost. The break DJ uses a computer based audio system that runs through the same speakers that the band uses, brings more than 10,000 songs, takes requests and makes announcements durring the breaks.

 

 

 
 
 
Overtime and tips

 

If the party is going really well at the end of the night and you wish to extend your party the Pressure Point Band is always available for an extra set. Many of our parties are extended and we bill that extra set at $75.00 per musician. A set consists of 45 minutes of playing time. This is usually arranged in the latter stages of an event. In regards to tipping the band, the amount is entirely up to the discretion of the purchaser. Tipping is not expected but obviously appreciated as an expression of appreciation for a job well done..

 

 

 
 
 
Site inspections

 

If you would like to have one of our representative do a walk