Wheelhouse

Most folks attending our shows will develop the urge to dance. And it usually spreads through out the audience. A line dancing frenzy is a common sight, followed by out-bursts of hootin' and hollarin'.

If you are booking us for a wedding, we have learned that frequent communications is a must. Wheelhouse can prepare special songs when given at least 60 days notice. We can also MC the event, but that takes coordination with your wedding planner, or we'll need a script and time to discuss the order of events.

Wheelhouse also takes care of the sound system, as well as the stage and dance floor lighting. We have roaming wireless microphones so that guests can offer best wishes to the hosting party.

We urge brides and/or wedding planners to communicate with us directly by telephone or by email.

Wheelhouse is a 9 member cover band, emphasizing multi-part harmonies and playing songs right off the pop-music charts. In pop-country music, we cover artists such as Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, Corbin Easton, Garth Brooks, and many more. We also cover many contemporary hits which are current favorites. Our song selections are programmed for one objective ... make people want to get up and dance.

The band conducts business in a professional manner; is timely, and dependable. We clearly understand that for commercial venues, our job is to attract and retain customers through-out the performance to help make money. For event planners, it's our job to be highly entertaining to help ensure that guests have a good time and a memorable experience.

We are also a community minded band, willing to donate performances at little or no cost to help fund raise for non-political, non-religious 501(c) organizations. We do place a limit on the number of free performances per year, so if you are a legitimate charity, please call to find out about availability.

Wheelhouse maintains an amplification system, suitable for audiences up to 1500 participants. If your audience will likely exceed that number, Wheelhouse can arrange to bring in an additional professional sound company.

We have our own sound engineer, who monitors our systems, and provides special effects as necessary. If a sound system is provided by the hosting organization or sound company, our engineer is happy to work with you, but does need an area to manage effects.

STAGE: Being a larger band with lots of equipment, Wheelhouse requires a stage size minimum of 32 feet length (stage front, left to right) by 24 feet depth (front to back). The stage should be elevated at least 18 inches off the ground, and have a stair or long ramp.

POWER: Wheelhouse requires a minimum of three (3) 20-Amp circuits coming from a main electrical panel of at least 100 amps. Each circuit must be properly grounded. The power outlets must be no more than 50 feet from the performance area (stage). Each circuit must be dedicated strictly to the performance area; in other words, each circuit must not have any motorized appliances receiving power while the band is setting up or performing. Motors generate "radio frequency" noise in the amplification units.

STAGING & GROUND SURFACE: Cement, asphalt, and grassy areas are suitable surfaces for stage placement. Dirt surfaces and dusty conditions are hazardous to our amplification units and unsuitable for performance.

PROXIMATY: If Wheelhouse is providing the sound system, we must get our box truck reasonably close to the stage area for unloading.

SETUP: If Wheelhouse is providing the PA system, setup and soundcheck requires a total of 5 hours. If Wheelhouse is NOT providing the PA system, band setup and soundcheck requires only 2 hours.

TRUSS & LIGHTING: If Wheelhouse is contracted to bring stage lighting, proof of event liability insurance must be provided. Wheelhouse can arrange liability coverage, but the costs will be directly passed along to the event organizer in addition to our performance and sound fees, and must be fully paid 30 days in advance.

BREAKDOWN: Please allow Wheelhouse 2 hours to breakdown and stow equipment for transportation.

EVENT DAY LEAD TIMES: To avoid rushed setups, resolve any technical issues, and sound check the band, please allow for area access 8 hours in advance. For example, if your event begins at 5:00pm, Wheelhouse should have access to the event site by 9:00am.

For wedding receptions, Wheelhouse can provide a separate secondary PA system for announcements and toasts. The system contains three wireless microphones for roaming guests.

We optionally provide recorded background music (of your choice) for cocktails and meals prior to the show.

We also offer post-performance DJ services for late night guests. Stage lighting for the band is part of our basic service. Large scale professional LED stage and arena lighting is available through our professional sound and light company.

On our website, we maintain a list of important factors you should consider for bigger events and productions. We also provide technical information (electrical and logistics) for event centers and management.