Q: When can I speak to or meet with someone from the band to discuss my upcoming event?

A: You may contact Carol Young, Kaleidoscope’s manager, even before you have made your final decision, to ask questions about the band. Once you have contracted for Kaleidoscope, you will be contacted by Carol several weeks prior to your event and you will be asked to fill out the online questionnaire regarding the details of your event. Once you have completed the form Carol will contact you again to set up a time convenient for you to either meet in person or talk on the phone to discuss in greater depth the itinerary for your party. Carol has spent her lifetime working in this industry as a booking agent as well as a musician and band leader of her own wedding/Bar-Mitzvah band. She knows from firsthand experience what makes a party a success. She will gladly work with you to establish a schedule for the evening that flows seamlessly and never allows for “down time” when your guests may decide to leave. Kaleidoscope prides itself on keeping your guests entertained and on the dance floor to the very end and then some, as almost every party begs for an encore.

Q: When does the band arrive to set up?

A: The bulk of the ban’s equipment will arrive 2 ½ hours before they are scheduled to start. This allows the ideal amount of time for setup. However, there are situations where we won’t be able to access the stage area during that time frame if the ceremony is in the same room where the band will perform. In that situation the group will quietly make a preliminary equipment setup in an adjacent room to ensure the band is ready in the alloted time.

Q: How large of a stage does the band need and does it need to be elevated?

A: The ideal stage size is 16ft deep by 30ft wide. However, we realize that that is not always possible due to the shape and size of the ballroom. We can, and will, fit into smaller areas when necessary. Risers have the perfect height for the band to not only be seen above the dancing crowd yet still low enough to allow easy access to the dance floor for both the frontline as well as those guests that feel the urge to be a star with the band. If risers are not an option we will gladly perform at floor level.

Q: What are the band’s power requirements?

The band must have a minimum of 2 110 volt dedicated circuits to prevent a power outage.

Q: What will the band wear?

Kaleidoscope prides itself as being the best dress band in town! Altogether, the female singers have fourteen different outfits and the men color coordinate with each one. We encourage our clients to select the outfit that bests compliments your theme and color scheme, as well as desired style. Check out our fashion department on this website.

Q: How many breaks will the band take?

It is extremely important to the band that they make a good impression on you and your guests. Nothing takes away from that like frequent and long breaks. We will only take two breaks during a four hour event and they will be very strategically placed so as not to be noticed. One will be during the meal and a short one about one hour after the meal is finished while dessert is served and the cake is cut. Kaleidoscope keeps a close eye on your guests and if at any time it seems appropriate to cut a break short they will do so.

Q: Will there be any music during the band’s breaks?

We immediately start playing appropriate music on Cds when the band breaks. If, however, you wish to hear specific songs during that time, you are invited to fill in that portion of the questionnaire and send it to Carol Young. She will then burn a custom CD for you with the songs of your choice that they will play on their breaks. That CD will then be given to you at the end of the evening. There is no extra charge for this service.

Q: How is the volume controlled?

A: Kaleidoscope travels with an experienced sound technician. Richard Morales is at the band’s side throughout the evening controlling the sound of the band. If at any time you feel the volume is getting too loud, we encourage you to speak to Richard and he will immediately rectify the situation for you.

Q: Does the band come with lights?

A: Yes, we provide both stage lighting and lighting for the dance floor. But if you are looking for something really exciting, such as what is seen on our video, that will be an extra charge. We can provide any size package you want.

Q: Can the band provide music for my ceremony or cocktail hour?

A: Kaleidoscope does not have the instrumentation to perform the type of music that most ceremonies prefer. Your agent can help you find the right combination. However, we love to perform for cocktail hours and we can provide anywhere from one to four pieces to play soft jazz while your guests mingle.

Q: Am I required to provide meals for the band?

A: Meals are always appreciated, especially since the band members are on location for so many hours. However, you are not required to and you can rest assured that not providing meals will not have any negative impact on our performance.

Q: What kind of input do I have in selecting songs that the band will play?

A: Kaleidoscope keeps their song list updated here on our web site. The songs on this list are tunes that the band plays extremely well, have proven to be good dance tunes and suit the bands style of playing. We ask that you indicate if there are any songs that you absolutely do not want played and to check off the songs you want to be sure that the band will get to and then let the band read your crowd and do what they do best to provide your party with the best music and entertainment.

Q: Will you learn a special request?

A: Yes! We know that your First Dance is something so very special to you and that we may not know the song you have selected. We will gladly learn it for you. We simply ask that you give us a few weeks notice as we will probably have other songs for other brides on our agenda to learn.