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By Rob Hard, About.com Guide to Event Planning

Bands and Musicians for Events

Saturday April 28, 2007

Event planners should become familiar with the range of music styles available before planning a program or event. A few examples:

  • A jazz trio to play during an informal reception.
  • A harpest to play during dinner in the midst of an art gallery exhibit.
  • A pop band to play top 40s from the 60s through today.

Music is a critical element to incorporate into any event because of its powerful appeal to the sense of sound. Learn more about the popular options, including when to hire musicians and what instruments to expect for blues, bluegrass, classical, country, jazz, pop and rock, soloists, world music and more.

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