Frequently asked questions

Yes. From ceremony musicians and cocktail ensembles to dinner entertainment, DJs, and full-scale reception bands, de Bois offers coordinated entertainment for every part of the celebration.

Yes. de Bois offers live bands, DJs, jazz ensembles, orchestras, vocalists, and specialty performers for corporate celebrations, formal galas, receptions, and private events.

Yes. Based in Los Angeles, de Bois provides entertainment throughout Southern and Northern California and travels for destination weddings and special events worldwide.

It is best to book the band as soon as possible. Our bands are sometimes booked over a year in advance and are secured by deposit on a first come first served basis.

As much as we would love to accommodate you, we cannot impede the booking ability of any of our bands by not showing them to every potential client.

We can…but we have to charge an extra 3.5%. Checks or bank wires are preferred.

No. As your contract states, final payments are due ten days prior to your event. Our bands do not handle payments.

This has not happened EVER in over thirty five years of business! We take great pride in our reputation and only work with professionals.

Please be reassured that the band will be set up and ready to play at the designated start time. The technicians usually arrive first…approx. five hours before start time.

Please let us know immediately so that we can inform the musicians. This will avoid any possible scheduling conflicts.

Yes. The week of your event, we will email all of the vendors whose contact information you have provided us on your worksheet.

If you have any special requests, please let us know AT LEAST four weeks PRIOR to your event. The bands will learn up to 3 new songs just for your event.

Usually not as we act as the liaison between our musicians and our clients. Many of our musicians maintain a hectic performance schedule. We are in constant communication with them regarding your event. If there are specific concerns that need to be addressed by your bandleader, we will gladly pass along the information.

Typically, a band can play approximately 40-50 songs during a four-hour time period.

The band usually takes no more than two breaks in a four-hour period.

Yes. The band will bring an iPod or a laptop loaded with music appropriate for all kinds of breaks. Background music for earlier breaks and dance music for latter. You are always welcome to provide us with your own playlist.

Your contract will indicate the cost per half hour for overtime of the band. If you decide that you want the band to play beyond their contracted time, please let your bandleader know at the event. We will invoice you after the event. There is no need to pay us on the day of your event for overtime.

Tips are not expected but are certainly appreciated.

We will replace him/her with a musician of equal or better talent.

Yes. Either the bandleader or the lead vocalists will emcee your event. They are professionally trained to do so.

This is up to you. Normally our men wear Black suits with straight black ties and our women wear elegant black attire...You could have them in just all Black, or something less formal, (casual, costumes, etc…)

Most of our bands require three 20-amp dedicated circuits.

This varies depending on the size of your band. Typically, the minimum stage size is 8'x16' for smaller bands and may go as large as 12'x24' for larger bands.

Yes. This will be indicated on your contract. Most event sites sell 'vendor meals' which are much less expensive than what you would have to pay for your guests.

No. Most venues & hotels will provide adequate umbrellas if necessary for the musicians (especially if they will perform outdoors). Additionally, we ask that you please provide heaters for the band if the conditions are cold. Keep in mind; if your guests are cold, your band is also cold!

Yes it can. Some packages have an additional cost.

No. We have a staff of event coordinators that can answer most of your questions and address any of your concerns.