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Chris Morgan said:I am of the opinion that the experience depends entirely on the prior arrangement. Initially, I was unimpressed by a band at one wedding because they played far too much country music after midnight, yet they were excellent at another event.
It occurred to me later that at the first wedding, the groom was in the military, and his group of friends seemed particularly enthusiastic about that specific genre.
In the end, due to various circumstances, we decided not to hire Babylon. Instead, we chose a different band we had already been in discussions with (the wedding is a year away). Naturally, we will finalize all the specifics later, but I wanted to see what was feasible; so far, everything I have envisioned is possible.
To be clear, there will be no heavy country music or typical sing-along anthems, nor will there be the standard practice of requesting songs (or paying extra for them). One may suggest a song to the vocalist, provided it fits within a designated set, but there will be no repetitions.
So, who's playing for you?
Alexander Thompson93 said:I actually caught a live set where Babylon was playing, and honestly? I’d give them a solid 7/10. They went a little overboard right before the morning shift—one guy was acting way too much like a high roller, ordering his own custom stuff and everything—and that just wasn't my vibe.
Victor, I haven't actually heard them play in person yet, but word on the street is they are legit. Their booking fee is around $12,000, and they just added a new guy who plays the violin. They can handle pretty much any genre you throw at them, except maybe zydeco. 😬
Personally, I'm 100% down to go; I have a feeling they're totally my kind of crowd! 😉
..iPhone talking..
And what's the price for 100 Proof? Like, what is it about them that you like so much?
Hey everyone!
So, I’ve been on the hunt for a band lately, and after digging through endless forum threads and YouTube videos, I’ve pretty much narrowed it down to three options: Victor, Babylon, and 100 Percent. Based on what I've seen, they just seem like they'd be a blast to have at a party.
I did try scrolling through the last 100 pages of this forum to see what people were saying, and while I found a bunch of old posts, I was wondering if anyone could share their actual thoughts on these specific groups? Maybe something a bit more recent...
The music itself is the biggest thing for me, so I’d really love to hear your honest impressions and vibes... I haven't actually heard any of them live yet. I tried looking up Babylon online, but I couldn't find any recordings featuring a female singer—just some clips of wedding crowds from back in 2010, which I think might be outdated since they have someone new now. As for Victor, I know the vocalist is supposed to be amazing... but I’m curious about the finer details... like pricing, how they run their sets... what genres they usually play, etc.
Thanks so much! 🙂