Question 1

What makes The Barnstorm different than any other wedding band?

Accepted Answer

As a novelty, boutique, one-band operation, The Barnstorm plays only ~20 or so weddings per year (vs the 50+ weddings most other wedding bands play). We do this in order to better serve our clients with a higher degree of "attention to detail" - an attention to detail you 100% will not get with any other band. Our online reviews speak to this - many times citing The Barnstorm as best their vendor.

Question 2

How many musicians are in The Barnstorm?

Accepted Answer

There are 9 core band members - 4 male vocalists/party-throwers up front (2 of whom are guitarists), 1 female vocalist, drums, bass, keys, & saxophone. Upon request, we are able to add an additional 2x horns (trumpet + trombone) and/or an electric violinist.

Question 3

How would you describe The Barnstorm's musical style?

Accepted Answer

We play everything under the sun. We'll go from Stevie Wonder to Miley Cyrus to Temptations to Justin Timberlake to Bruce Springsteen to The Killers to Journey to Jay Z. If it gets the crowd dancing, then it's our style.

Question 4

How does The Barnstorm motivate a shy crowd to dance?

Accepted Answer

We have more than a decade's worth of education on "how to read a crowd." That means not just knowing how to KEEP an already eager crowd on the dance floor, but also what song it will take to get old Uncle Jimmy out of his chair and ONTO the dance floor. And let's be honest... it's hard for someone to feel self conscious when they see a bunch of grown adults acting a fool on stage, right?

Question 5

What does The Barnstorm typically wear?

Accepted Answer

We think we clean up pretty nicely for our wedding clients. We typically wear black dress pants, white button down shirts, and matching dinner jackets. Check out our Instagram (@TheBarnstorm) for a good idea of what we look like at weddings. Of course, if you have a theme that you'd like the band to participate in, we will make those accommodations.

Question 6

How many hours are included in the package?

Accepted Answer

We play up to 3 hours of LIVE music. If you're thinking, "Wait a minute, my reception is 5 hours long." Don't worry! Most receptions we play are 4-5 hours long. HOWEVER, we are not playing the entire time. Having LIVE music during dinner creates a bit of confusion - "Should we be eating?? Or should we be dancing??" etc. We work with you and your coordinator to ensure we build the perfect timeline for your day.

Question 7

How far will you travel?

Accepted Answer

We are based in NYC, & thus we typically play all over the Tri-State Region - NYC, New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut, etc.. We are also positioned to fly anywhere in the world to make your destination wedding one to remember. We've played weddings in other countries such as Greece, Ireland, and even Italy (TWICE!). Simply put, if travel expenses are covered, we'll play on the Moon!

Question 8

Do you guys use a setlist or do you 'read the crowd'?

Accepted Answer

We have a huge laundry list of songs that we can pull from in a moment's notice, but we try to NOT play from a setlist at weddings, as we try to stay as nimble as possible and have the agility to play to the dance floor at all times. On this same note, we DO provide our clients with our Master Song List so they can peruse, note some "MUST PLAYS," and more importantly, some "MUST NOT PLAYS."

Question 9

Can you Emcee?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We'll work hand-in-hand with you and your wedding coordinator to ensure we're "corralling" your guests and hitting all the important notes - introducing the couple & wedding party, announcing speeches/toasts, cake cutting, sparkler send-off, etc.

Question 10

How many weddings does The Barnstorm play each year?

Accepted Answer

Typically ~20. We don't spread ourselves too thin so we can provide our clients with the most unique experience for their big day. We treat each and every wedding as if it's our own.

Question 11

Could we come and see The Barnstorm perform live?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We play monthly showcases and encourage couples and their friends/family to come and see what The Barnstorm is all about. We do "let loose" more as it's at a bar and we have to walk the fine line of "rockin' bar band to get the crowd drinking" vs "buttoned-up wedding band." Either way, The Barnstorm's periodic showcases are a raucous good time and we suggest that you neatly press your party pants.

Question 12

Can you learn special songs for us?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. If you have any songs that are special to you, and we don't currently play them (we're thinking your first dance and parent dance songs), we'll learn them for you - no problem. We just ask that you let us know with at least a few weeks' notice so we can learn and rehearse them.

Question 13

Do you provide your own Sound/Lighting?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This is an area The Barnstorm shines (literally). We have a 5-man production team our state of the art Sound and Lighting Rig. We've invested heavily in this area in order to bring the absolute best product to our clients. Just like weddings, no two VENUES are alike, and it's through that lens for which we design the production at each gig. Check out our Instagram or YouTube for examples of this, or reach out if you'd like to see additional examples.

Question 14

Do you provide your own Stage?

Accepted Answer

No. Simply put, some venues allow it, and some don't. We don't require a stage, but we will say that it does add a nice element of "live concert" to the reception.

Question 15

What does The Barnstorm require to hold a date?

Accepted Answer

In order to put a hard hold on a date, we require a signed contract and a 20% deposit. The 80% balance is not due until the week of the wedding.

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