Party Band
Our flagship Party Band, featuring multiple singers, full rhythm section, and horns, is known for its unparalleled energy and quality of musicianship. Of an evening, you can be sure to hear a variety of dance music from the roaring 20's swing music to today's top 40 hits that are guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor.
Below are some example sets. Each set is approximately 1 hour in length.
Sample Set 1
Blues Brothers Theme (Can't Turn You Loose) - Blues Brothers
Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley and his Comets
Jump, Jive, and Wail - Louis Prima
Beat it - Michael Jackson
Disco Inferno! - The Trammps
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
(I've Had) The Time of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
STOP -Spice Girls
Good as Hell - Lizzo
Uptown Funk! - Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
Sample Set 2
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis
Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon
King of Swing - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
RESPECT - Aretha Franklin
Georgia On My Mind - Hoagy Carmichael
Come Sail Away - Styx
Feel It Still - Portugal. The Man
Believer - Imagine Dragons
Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
RATES
1 Hour of Music - $2 400
2 Hours of Music - $3 400
3 Hours of Music - $4 400
Client to include meals for the band when applicable
Fees Include:
Full Dance Band
Sound and Lights Systems
Audio Engineer
1 Song Request**
Transportation of Equipment***
** For weddings only. We will organize an arrangement for the band of any song of your choosing. A popular use of the requested song is the couple’s First Dance. Additional arrangements of songs can be requested for $100/song.
*** Travel distance for all engagements must be within 30km or 25 mins, whichever comes first (according to the fastest route on Google Maps), of Ottawa City Hall. Additional travel (within 200 km of Ottawa City Hall) will be billed at a rate of $15/hour/person + 25c/person/extra km. Travel of more than 200 km from Ottawa City Hall can be accommodated and will be billed at an ‘additional travel’ rate. Contact us for full details.
Ceremony Duos
Your wedding ceremony should be just as special as you are, which is why we're happy to offer a wide variety of instrumentations to suit your preferred musical sound. Have a listen to our many Duo combinations!
Guitar & Vibraphone*: 0:00 - 0:30
Guitar and Soprano Saxophone: 0:30 - 0:42
Guitar & Alto Saxophone: 0:42 - 1:18
Guitar & Tenor Saxophone: 1:18 - 1:51
Guitar & Clarinet: 1:51 - 2:21
Guitar & Voice: 2:21 - 2:52
*we are no longer offering Vibraphone as an option
Piano & Voice: 2:52 - 3:34
Piano & Tenor Saxophone: 3:34 - 3:53
Piano & Alto Saxophone: 3:53 - 4:08
Piano & Clarinet: 4:08 - 4:45
Piano & Vibraphone*: 4:45 - 5:10
Piano & Soprano Saxophone: 5:10 - 5:56
RATES
$500
Choose one solo instrument and one accompanying instrument:
Solo Instruments
-Voice
-Clarinet
-Saxophone
Accompanying Instruments
-Guitar
-Piano
For a ceremony length of up to 60 minutes.
The Wailin' Hues Jazz Ensemble
Our Jazz Ensemble is a versatile ensemble guaranteed to add that extra little element of class to any event. Perfect for cocktail parties and private events.
RATES
$600 for the 1st hour
$320 for each additional hour
+meals
Fees Include:
Small ensemble of jazz musicians
The Wailin' Hues Wind Quartet
Impress your guests by adding just the right amount of musical atmosphere to any function. From jazz standards to classical melodies, beautiful ballads to Disney favourites, there's something for everyone from The Wailin' Hues Wind Quartet.
RATES
$600 for the 1st hour
$320 for each additional hour
+meals
Fees Include:
Quartet of wind instrument musicians