Ife Jacobs & Eklectik Soul

So you want to hire a band, but don't know what to ask? No problem! Here a few things you might want to know.

1. What is the approximate size of the venue and is there a stage? This is helpful in determining how much sound equipment is needed. We want to make sure to fill up the room, but we also don't want to make people strain to hear us. If there's no stage, NO WORRIES! We can play anywhere.

2. How much time do you want the band to play? Depending on the amount of time, some bands may take between one to three breaks that may range from 10 to 30 minutes.

3. Do you have a DJ? If you don't no worries, we can provide party music for the time prior to us performing and when we're on break.

4. How many outlets are available? Our ideal number of outlets is three so we have space to move and groove, but two will work. If we're REALLY in a pinch, we'll make it work.

5. What kind of lighting do you want? If it's a daytime show, lighting is not as important, but at night - it may be a little challenging to see us, especially if we're outside. We don't bring lights, so you may want to take a look at some vendors for that.

6. Are we performing indoors or outdoors? We definitely need to know this so we can plan accordingly. If it's outdoors, we need to know if it's covered (in the event of rain or extreme sunshine) and if there are outlets nearby and available.

7. How much time does the band have before the event? A good rule of thumb is one and a half to two hours before the event begins. It takes a little bit of time for everyone to bring in their equipment, get set up, and soundcheck before and after the show. We want to make sure when your guests arrive we are ready to go and don't hear us soundchecking.

This list isn't exhaustive, but hopefully helps you to feel more at ease with the process. Now let's party!!!!