Great Family Artists
Notes on live music, luxury weddings, and unforgettable events — straight from the band.
The formats that fit each part of a corporate event, what they cost, how far ahead to book, and the questions to ask before you sign.
Read the story →The 12 questions to ask a wedding DJ, what a DJ costs, the red flags, and when a live band or a band-and-DJ mix is the…
Read the story →Ceremony, cocktail-hour and reception musicians for a Denver wedding: who plays each part, the songs, the sound each space needs, 2026 prices and a sample timeline.
Read the story →The best wedding bands in Denver for 2026, with 2026 prices, band sizes for The Brown Palace, the Limelight and other Denver venues, and a checklist…
Read the story →The best wedding entertainment in Denver for 2026, by format, with 2026 prices and how to size an act to The Brown Palace, the Limelight and…
Read the story →The best wedding entertainment in NYC for 2026, by format: full-production bands, a DJ with live saxophone, strings and brass, with 2026 prices and the venues…
Read the story →A DJ with live sax sits between a band and a DJ. Here is how the hybrid format changes a reception, and how OMG! with FKAjazz…
Read the story →Looking for live folk and strings for a Colorado wedding? Here is where a string band fits in your day and how the Taylor James String…
Read the story →Booking a singer in the vein of Sinatra? Here is how to choose one and how Chris Norton leads big bands and orchestras.
Read the story →Your venue decides four things about your wedding band: how many musicians fit, how the sound is powered, how long travel and load-in take, and how…
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When you’re booking entertainment for a luxury wedding at The Plaza or Cipriani, the stakes are too high for guesswork. You need a live band that…
Read the story →One of the most common dilemmas couples face when planning their wedding entertainment is the classic question: should we hire a live band or a DJ?…
Read the story →What separates a wedding where guests check their phones from one where the dance floor never empties? The answer isn’t just talent — it’s science. At…
Read the story →When you book a wedding band, you are not just hiring a group of musicians — you are entrusting the most important celebration of your life…
Read the story →Choosing the right wedding band is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning your New York City celebration. The entertainment sets the…
Read the story →When it comes to choosing a wedding band, nothing speaks louder than the experiences of real couples who have already celebrated their big day. Great Family…
Read the story →Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado is one of the mountain venues we play most often. We have played weddings there since 2023, and more are…
Read the story →Quick answer: The 7 best wedding bands in New York City for 2026, in our list: Great Family Artists (our company, disclosed above), Hank Lane Music…
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