Hire an Acoustic (Unplugged) Band!
Now here’s a nice idea. Instead of hiring boring pre-recorded music, hire a local acoustic band to serenade at your special event, rather than tinny loud music by professional DJs or booming speakers.
These are becoming really popular, as a way to support local indie musicians, and prevent noise pollution from booming bass sounds throughout the neighbourhood.
Music for London has more information. Acoustic concerts have no power supply, the host simply offers food and drink, and the players are paid from the donations or payment given.
The sound is kept organic (these are professional musicians with talent). Most still use amplifiers so people can hear them, but the sound is not overpowering.
Bands are usually 2 to 5 people and prices are consistent with hiring a professional band.
This is so that talented musicians can actually make a living, rather than work in an office job they hate, and save their talent for the weekends.
