What does a jazz band need from our venue?
Less than you might think. The band brings its own instruments and sound gear. Your venue covers a few basics.
Your venue provides a power outlet near the band and space for the band to set up. Outdoors, the band also needs full shade. Dream City Jazz brings its own keyboard, amps and drums, and arrives about 45 to 60 minutes before the music starts.
The checklist
| Item | Who provides it |
|---|---|
| Keyboard, amps and drums | The band |
| A power outlet near the band | Your venue |
| Space for the band | Your venue |
| Full shade outdoors (a tent or a big leafy tree) | Your venue or a tent rental |
| A microphone for toasts and announcements | Your DJ |
Need a piano at the venue? No. The band brings its own keyboard.
Setup time
The band arrives about 45 to 60 minutes before the music starts. That covers unloading, setting up the keyboard, amps and drums, and getting ready to play. If your venue has load-in rules or a set arrival window, tell us during planning so the timing works.
If the band plays in one spot for cocktail hour and another for dinner, mention that too. Every setup needs a power outlet near the band.
Space and layout
We don't publish a fixed floor size, because rooms and lineups vary. A duo takes less room than a quartet with a horn. Send us your venue and lineup, and we'll talk through where the band will go. Whatever the spot, it needs an outlet nearby.
Playing outside? The rules are a little stricter: full shade, no more than a drizzle, and temperatures between about 55 and 92 degrees. Outdoor events with a jazz band.
What clients say about the day
★★★★★“So glad we found them. Very easy to work with, great communication. Showed up on time and played perfect music for our cocktail hour. It was a special touch that many guests commented on.”
★★★★★“It was amazing working with Dream City Jazz. From the first contact, to the pre-wedding meetings, to the day of, everything was easy and professional. Their performance and capabilities were great and set a perfect tone for the end of our ceremony and the cocktail reception. They were even willing to accommodate a move from outside to inside, mid-performance. All in all, they were fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for jazz music for any occasion.”
Venue questions
Does our venue need a piano?
No. The band brings its own keyboard, plus amps and drums.
How much space does the band need?
It depends on the room and the lineup. Send us your venue and lineup, and we'll talk it through.
When does the band arrive?
About 45 to 60 minutes before the music starts, to set up.
Does the band bring a microphone for toasts?
No. The band uses the DJ's microphone for toasts and announcements.