So you are planning your big day or a special celebration and you have hit that question thatalmost every couple faces at some point: do we go with a live band or a DJ?I have been spinning records at weddings, private parties and corporate events across the UKand abroad for over 25 years. I have played alongside live bands, I have replaced live bands atthe last minute and I have watched both formats fill a dance floor and, occasionally, an emptyone. So I feel I am in a pretty good position to give you an honest, no-nonsense answer.
Spoiler: there is no single right answer. But, There is a right answer for your event.
The Case for a Live BandThere is something undeniably electric about a live band. The energy in the room when atalented group of musicians locks into a groove is hard to replicate. Guests who might notnormally dance find themselves on their feet. A great live band creates a moment, and momentsare what celebrations are all about.Live band…