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Alex Carter3 said:What date are you looking at?
I just got back from a party where Viva played, and man, they were incredible. They are worth every single cent. 🙏🙏🙏

Either May 23rd or May 30th. We still need to coordinate with the church and the venue, though I expect the hall will be great.

I agree that Viva is fantastic, but $2,500 is quite a significant amount.😲😲😲

Austin Sanchez9 said:Either May 23rd or May 30th. We still need to coordinate with the church and the venue, though I expect the hall will be great.

I agree that Viva is fantastic, but $2,500 is quite a significant amount.😲😲😲

I know, I know. I thought the exact same thing before I headed out to the pier where they were playing.😉

Austin Sanchez9 said:Since they perform both as a full band and as a duo, it seems there is some level of satisfaction there. I would personally love to experience Viva, but the costs are simply too high for me right now. My partner is keen on seeing them, so we are currently trying to figure out our options and see what might be possible.

Hey there!

I've seen the duo version of Ferata before (though they can also bring in a full band or an extra vocalist depending on how you want to mix things up 🤣).
Everyone I know was absolutely blown away by them, so I give them my warmest recommendation! 👍👍
When you consider the massive gap in price, they really don't fall behind Viva in terms of quality!

Anyone heard about that old band from back in the Disney days? They're calling themselves Carriage now. Just some veteran musicians...🤷

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I need the contact info for the folks listed above... seriously, if anyone can slide me their numbers via DM, please do

Also, I’m looking for some music recommendations. Ideally a duo, if you have any leads... let me know😍

Does anyone have a number for The Three Musketeers? And do they even play at backyard BBQs?

Hey everyone, anyone here from San Diego? I’m looking to hire a photographer out there... does anyone know someone actually talented? Also, any idea what kind of rates I should be expecting to pay...

Does anyone know the cheapest way to get invitations printed?? I want to write the text myself, buy my own cardstock, and handle the cutting—I just need someone to run the print job for me.

Alex Carter3 said:I know, I know. I thought the exact same thing before I headed out to the pier where they were playing.😉

Viva actually played at our celebration last year—they were $1,500 back then. THEY ARE WORTH EVERY PENNY! 🙏 I don't want this to sound like I'm just bragging, but even now, people still talk about how we had the best band ever. As far as I know, they've bumped their price up to $2,200 now because they're so heavily booked.
These guys are true professionals—everything from the music to the gear is top-tier. They even bring that fog machine effect for the first dance. Honestly, I wouldn't skimp on the music; it's pretty much 90% of the entire vibe👍

Raymond Brooks7 said:duo ferata
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I need the contact info for the folks listed above... seriously, if anyone can slide me their numbers via DM, please do

Also, I’m looking for some music recommendations. Ideally a duo, if you have any leads... let me know😍

Actually, let me provide you with the number for Ferata; we previously placed a deposit with them.

George Bennett9 said:Hey there!

I've seen the duo version of Ferata before (though they can also bring in a full band or an extra vocalist depending on how you want to mix things up 🤣).
Everyone I know was absolutely blown away by them, so I give them my warmest recommendation! 👍👍
When you consider the massive gap in price, they really don't fall behind Viva in terms of quality!

Thank you; we actually just put down a deposit to book them. They mentioned they were performing New Year's Eve over in Colorado.

Jerry Sanchez53, I am in agreement with you. Viva does an exceptional job, though their services are perhaps a bit beyond my current budget.

Jerry Sanchez53 said:Viva actually played at our celebration last year—they were $1,500 back then. THEY ARE WORTH EVERY PENNY! 🙏 I don't want this to sound like I'm just bragging, but even now, people still talk about how we had the best band ever. As far as I know, they've bumped their price up to $2,200 now because they're so heavily booked.
These guys are true professionals—everything from the music to the gear is top-tier. They even bring that fog machine effect for the first dance. Honestly, I wouldn't skimp on the music; it's pretty much 90% of the entire vibe👍

I agree with every single word!

Austin Sanchez9 said:Jerry Sanchez53, I am in agreement with you. Viva does an exceptional job, though their services are perhaps a bit beyond my current budget.

Well, I suppose $5000 it’s certainly not a small amount, by any means... though if you can manage to set the money aside or perhaps cut back on something else, the difference in quality might be worth it.
As for another band, I would suggest Major League—they played at my brother-in-law's place and I thought they were 👍 quite good, plus they are about half the price. 😉

Jerry Sanchez53 said:Well, I suppose $5000 it’s certainly not a small amount, by any means... though if you can manage to set the money aside or perhaps cut back on something else, the difference in quality might be worth it.
As for another band, I would suggest Major League—they played at my brother-in-law's place and I thought they were 👍 quite good, plus they are about half the price. 😉

They usually run a bit more than $5000, right now the going rate is about $2,500

Thomas Sanchez532 said:They usually run a bit more than $5000, right now the going rate is about $2,500

Well, I suppose that's possible. 🤷
Back when we were performing (around November 2007), they had already announced that prices would climb in 2008, projecting a cost of roughly $2,200. It's possible they adjust their pricing on an annual basis? 🤣

Thomas Sanchez532 said:They usually run a bit more than $5000, right now the going rate is about $2,500

The last I heard, the figure was actually closer to $2,300.

Jeremy Wilson5 said:The last I heard, the figure was actually closer to $2,300.

So, if we look at 😂
it seems the only thing one can say with any certainty is that the price likely falls somewhere in the $2,400 to $2,700 range.😛

Jerry Sanchez53 said:Viva actually played at our celebration last year—they were $1,500 back then. THEY ARE WORTH EVERY PENNY! 🙏 I don't want this to sound like I'm just bragging, but even now, people still talk about how we had the best band ever. As far as I know, they've bumped their price up to $2,200 now because they're so heavily booked.
These guys are true professionals—everything from the music to the gear is top-tier. They even bring that fog machine effect for the first dance. Honestly, I wouldn't skimp on the music; it's pretty much 90% of the entire vibe👍

Visa played ours too, they're fantastic!!! 🙏🙏🙏
I definitely agree with the bold part!
No amount of flowers, cakes, food, tablecloths, or centerpieces is going to entertain a crowd like a great band does. They played stuff that I personally barely even listen to, but man, it was incredible...😉

Alexander Ruiz2 said:Visa played ours too, they're fantastic!!! 🙏🙏🙏
I definitely agree with the bold part!
No amount of flowers, cakes, food, tablecloths, or centerpieces is going to entertain a crowd like a great band does. They played stuff that I personally barely even listen to, but man, it was incredible...😉

The real kicker is that beyond being phenomenal musicians, they are incredibly professional. We provided them with a very specific song list and requested certain cues for specific moments—like the bouquet toss and such—and they followed our timeline to the letter. They were truly brilliant! 🙏
And the lead singer has such a stunning voice, doesn't she? I still get goosebumps just thinking about some of those performances! 👍