Something's Always Flying

Read on to get a full overview of what is included when you hire us besides the music.

The Volume.
Let's start here and talk about the volume, or as we like to call it, the "make or break" factor for your event. You might not have thought about it, but trust us, your guests or neighbours will definitely notice if their ears are ringing by the end of the night.

Acoustic drums and cymbals. Here's the issue ... they're loud. Really f'n loud. Like, "wake up the dead" loud. Which means that all the other instruments have to compete with that level of noise.
Most bands struggle with the volume issue because they simply can't turn it down.

Well, don't worry, we're not most bands. We're like the Goldilocks of music - we know how much volume is "just right" for your event.
Our secret weapon? ELECTRONIC DRUMS.
They allow us to control the volume from the beginning, so we can rock out as loud or as quiet as you want. Plus, we're not just musicians, we're also expert volume whisperers. If you want it quieter, we'll make it quieter. If you want it louder, we'll crank it up to eleven and rip the paint off your walls.
Regardless of the situation we can keep the volume at a reasonable level without sacrificing any of the energy and excitement of a live performance.
So if you're worried, don't be. We've got you covered. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show - at whatever volume level makes you happy.

First Contact.
Of course we need to find out if we are a good fit for you and your guests. Classic Rock is a vast genre and now covers around 70 years of music, so finding a 'fit' for your event is very important.
For example …
- You want to hire a rock band because your husband or wife is a classic rock fan but, you dig country.
- "You guys play classic rock but I want to hear punk, 80's hair bands and 90's alternative also."
- "Do you do Elvis?"
These situations are gone over to make sure we are right for you. We are very flexible, if we can accommodate, it will happen. If we cannot it’s possible we can aid you in your search for what you really need.

The Cost.
We do need to cover our expenses like any other entertainment you would hire and we've streamlined our rates so they are as low as possible. We own all of our equipment so you're not paying any rental fees for the equipment and we carpool when possible so you're not paying extra for gas.
Once an agreement is reached we go to work making sure your event is amazing.

The Research.
We come out to research your venue completely. No, we aren’t going through your fridge but when it's available we do come out to see the site and meet you in person. We need to check the power situation, see the performance site, the load in and out area and the parking situation. For outdoor events, we discuss the rain contingency and make sure we have planned for the weather no matter what it may be on your date. We have a checklist of things that are discussed at the pre-gig meeting to ensure everyone is taken care of from the time we walk on site to the time we leave. From logistics to porta-potties we discuss EVERYTHING. We've done a few of these things over the years, this stage helps us so we know what we are responsible for, you are clear with your side and possibly things you haven’t even thought of come to light.
We will work together to provide a great experience for you and your guests.

The Show.
You are going to hear Rock and Roll that is a given and it's very very good.
The music covers many different eras. There truly is something for everyone and the set lists are always changing but, beyond the music there is so much more.
Performance area, lighting, sound levels it all matters.
Details are important; the smallest thing could be a lasting memory, a song that is requested, people you want to acknowledge, pictures, video, or Uncle Jim doing the worm on the dance floor … there are so many situations and we do try to address them all because the better we are at providing what you need, the more successful your event is.
If there's something you want to hear it's our job to get that for you. If we can learn it we will or we can put it on our 'between set' audio list you are guaranteed to hear it!
In the end, we are a rock band, we like to perform and we care, we really do and when you peruse the reviews we have accumulated, you are reading things our friends have said about us. The thing is, they weren't always our friends, in the beginning, they were just like you, looking for entertainment and found us.

The Clean Up.
What happens when the band leaves? We are very proud to be able to say we take care of your space and will leave it like we were never there. Anything we’ve moved or anything we may have dropped will be gone before we are. We even assist in the clean-up after your guests have left no matter where the event takes place.
We’ve assisted bar staff and cleared tables, carried food and packed Tupperware, swept garage floors and moved lawn furniture, emptied coolers and done the recycling. After everyone is gone and it's just your best friends helping to clean up the mess - we are still there making it easier. It’s been said before, we care, we really do.

The Finish
The final thing is your review of your experience from the moment you clicked ‘send me a quote’ to the pictures or video we may send you days after the event is over. We may not become lifelong buddies but we will impress you with our performance and our thoroughness.

From the Manager
I've been in customer service for most of my adult life and I use the skills I've learned every day.
As the manager/drummer of this band I can’t wait to meet you, whether it's a big event with hundreds of people or 30 close friends in your backyard, let’s talk about how we can make your event memorable.
Stephen

Over the course of 16 years, many miles and a few personnel changes, we have now become a six-member rock band that performs with vocals, guitars, keys, harmonica and drums. Our band is well-rehearsed and has hundreds of shows under our belts. We hail from the Waterloo Region of Ontario, Canada, which places us right at the center of the Ontario music scene.

We have performed at numerous shows over the years, ranging from backyard or garage performances in front of twenty or thirty people to large festivals with crowds of thousands. Our performances have taken us to fields, arenas, living rooms, backyards, beautiful beaches, grassy knolls, yacht-filled docks, bars, and music venues. We even once performed in a shooting range! We know that surprises can happen at any time, and that's why we enjoy what we do so much!

Our band is like a family, and we range in age from our early 30s to our early 60s, allowing us to provide a wide variety of music to our clients. We are all working-class individuals who are friendly and professional and will always be willing to listen to any requests you may have.

Over the years, we have put a lot of effort into networking, which has paid off handsomely. If you need any assistance in finding something, we may be able to help you out. After all, "the show must go on"!

One of our clients has said, "The experience of this band is refreshing - it is well-oiled and very good!"
They weren't wrong!

Please feel free to visit our media section and browse our collection of videos, our audio section features a demo of the variety of music we play and our pictures section, where you will find promotional shots as well as a QR code to access our social media pages.

Below you will find a list of the equipment we use, it is changing all the time as we reinvest in our gear but you may like a certain sound or wonder what it takes to put on a show like ours, well, here you go.

Something's Always Flying uses:
Mixer: Behringer XAir XR 18
Loud Speakers: Yorkville
Microphones: Shure, Sennheiser, Headway
IEM: Shure, Behringer
Keyboards: Nord
Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Schecter
Guitar Effects: Boss, TC Electronics, Fulltone, MXR, Dunlop, TC Helicon
Guitar Amps: Marshall, Hughes and Kettner, Peavey cabinet.
Guitar Picks: Dunlop
Vocal Effects: Boss, TC Helicon
Bass Guitars: Rickenbacker, Fender
Bass Amps: Traynor w/Warwick cabinet
Drums: Alesis Strike Pro SE, Yamaha DTX, Gibraltar kick pedals, Pro Mark sticks.