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Acoustic Duo, Band & DJ - a true full day solution. Gorgeous vocal harmonies, first class lighting & special fx.
The wedding band you dreamed of, The DJ that pumped your dancefloor, & the full day entertainment solution that you will remember forever
Our packages include a fully customised aisle walk, registry signing &ceremony finale songs of your choosing, live first dance. We'll learn and customise any song, to be as light & beautiful, or as energetic and dancy as you like, customise the lyrics, the timing, the feel & genre to make it fit your vision exactly!
We're seasoned & professional wedding musicians, with interstate & international performances to our name, playing shows multiple nights a week all over Adelaide at public events, so you have plenty of opportunity to enjoy the experience ahead of the big day.
You wont find a more diverse or accomodating cover band. With an absoluteley gorgeous voice & fantastic vocal range as the core of the duo and band, working alongside some of Adelaides most experienced supporting band members.
Band size options range from solo/duo acoustic or DJ up to a 7piece party band and everything in between
In duo mode, sweet & simple acoustic harmonies, can grow into Guitar, Bass, light percussion, & live looping, which are seamlessly integrated into party performances to give you an impressiveley bigger band sound, from just 2x performers, alowing May Rocket to work into even the tightest of budgetary constraints, This means a great night out, plenty of energy, & a pumping dancefloor, without the hefty pricetag. Live music AND DJ for the typical price of just one service!
if you want to have a light acoustic soloist or duo for the ceremony, or cocktail hour, and a full on party band for the reception, we can add a drummer or percussionists, Woodwind/Sax, Brass/trumpet, strings/violin, & aditional guitar & bass players DJ services.... We can pair up DJ & bongos/congas, or with other instrumentals, & put together the exact band or music sound you need to fit your day, in any style you like.
We are career musicians, but, we also love what we do, and can assure you that we are just as excited about performing at your wedding, as you are. We bring a bag of tricks to keep things running smooth, & ensure that everything you could possibly need is accounted for...
About
We are life time musicians that truly love what we do. We know exactly what you're looking for, what you need, and how to make your wedding day entertainment perfect! You can expect sweet harmonies that will give you goosebumps. We love performing, it's what brought us together, and there's no experience like seeing our performances bring others together too!
Rob Butvila
Owner & Performer
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Ceremony only:
- up to 1x hour travel from Adelaide
- 1hr advance setup & soundcheck, tear down within 1 hour of completion
- Acoustic DUO performance with a ceremony time of 1hr or less
- 3x special or customisable songs tailored to your needs (ie bridal aisle walk, registry signing, Return down the aisle track)
- live high quality recording on the day of the ceremony tracks provided on USB, + post production to prepare them for sync to video if needed
(3hr total commitment)
Ceremony + 30mins advance gathering music or post ceremony:
All of the above plus
- Extra 30 mins of live music as guests are gathering (or once ceremony is complete)
- Wireless handheld, lapel or headset mics for MC, Celebrant, or any other announcements or guest/bridal party use
- Clean & produced Audio recordings of the ceremony and vowels off our desk provided on USB with the recorded tracks if using our mics
(3.5hr total commitment)
Advance, Ceremony + Cocktail Hour:
All of the above plus
- one extra hour of Acoustic Duo performance for cocktail hour or canapes sessions
- one extra customized track for ceremony or cocktail hour (including modifying style, feel, or lyrics to suit personalized names/places etc
- powerless PA system for remote ceremony locations at no extra charge
(4.5 hr total commitment)
Advance, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour & Entree's including:
Everything in all of the above packages plus
- 2hrs in advance setup and soundcheck
- An extra PA system for split locations across ceremony and cocktail hour or reception venues
- 4x hour total performance time from pre ceremony gathering to entree and dinner music
- 1x extra personalised or special request track, usually utilized for a live first dance depending on the format of your day
(7hr total commitment)
All Ceremony packages include High quality PA systems, decorated with white fabric drape, illuminated wash lighting to match colour schemes if desired for evening segments, and discount on extension to reception entertainment sessions for continued Duo entertainment, band or DJ options.
Mobile/Battery PA options are available for remote or difficult locations
- 1x to 6x hours of Live acoustic play time available
- Various styles & genres to suit the mood of the different stages of your evening, from low key background to high energy party music
- including learning, restructuring or rewording & performance of a "First Dance" song in any style you desire.
- Provision of PA system, and wireless microphone system you may utilise yourself for speeches
- "off the desk" recording of first dance song, and speeches (if our mic system is used) provided on USB Free
- Lighting options from minimal, to complete DMX controlled light shows
- MC options available
- Professional Wedding DJ
- Requests? No Problem, we build our set around your prefferences
- Mobile PA systems availble for unpowered locations
- Plenty of Big audio power to make sure your dancefloor is pumping
- Impressive Lighting options from minimal and basic, to Full overhead truss setups, pre scripted light shows and special effects
- Drape covered and iluminated DJ Facades, white ribbons, and draped speaker arays for a first class, clean and elegant presentation
- The best party of your life
- Live Party band for the ultimate live entertainment.
- Can expand from duo early in the evening to larger band as the nigt progresses to suit all budgets
- Go as big or small as you like, the more band members, the more fun we can bring
- so many different styles available, we can play all your heavy metal favourites as pretty ballads early in the nignt over dinner, and make sure even the slowest of your slow favourites hits the party tempo when its time for the dance floor. rnb, jazz, rock, pop, grunge, blues, anything you like.
- Horses? yes, we play that ;)
- Options for band to MC for you.
- Structure the exact instruments for the mood you desire, we routineley perform with additional guitarists, vocalists, bass and drummers, but our band also can include Brass and woodwind instruments like trumpet and sax, strings like violins and cellos, maybee even a keytarist instead of a pianist - you tell us how you want your party to go down, and we'll make it happen :)
Weather just for effect, to fill a planned gap in the night, to give different music in different areas, or to provide an alternate way of letting guests pick your playlist, we can provide a retro CD jukebox for your night out.
Jukebox hire can be booked on its own for $399, or if the band or DJ is already booked, it can be added for $200
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Our packages all include learning and modifying an aisle song and a first dance song in any style, theme or genre you desire to make sure your day is perfect.
We love to play requests and are happy to accomodate play list choices if you have something specific in mind...
normally song and playlist requests dont carry any additional charge, as most songs we either already perform, or, are happy to learn, but, if you have a list of songs that are obscure, or, we know will be particularly difficult to perfect, then this could take significant learning time, which we will need to attatch an additional fee to.
examples of difficult or obscure requests are if you need us to incorporate a rap in brazilian, or sing an italian opera - and I only mention these examples, because these are things we have been requested of in the past.
We supply instruments, PA system, and performers to use them, the only thing we need from you, is a stage area, and access to is a suitable power source.
We can run full accoustic sessions if you require, or battery opperated setups. if you need us to supply power, please request a quote in advance as this will be more expensive than our regular pricing
Yes, we will supply professional wireless microphone systems that you can use for your speeches, or ceremony.
If you do use our microphones, we can provide you direct recordings off our mixing console via usb.
Sure! its your day, we're there for you :)
If you want to have a sing along, pick up a guitar, or have a jam along on the drums with the band, or on your own, we're more than happy to accomodate this..
If "uncle joe" is prone to carry on, and you want to make sure he doesnt get on the mic, that's fine too, just let us know!
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Get Expert AdviceHow much are travel fees for wedding bands/djs?
G'day. We're currently tossing up between a city wedding and a destination wedding in the country. Wondering how much wedding bands/djs charge to travel (and if they even want to?) How far are they willing to travel for a wedding? Thanks!
How quickly do we need to book in a band or DJ for our wedding?
Curious at what point in our wedding planning we should be thinking about entertainment?
Rocket Entertainment
the big 3 book fast. that is venue, photographer/videographer, and venue. those people can do only 1x wedding per day, so book very early. I book weddings for our clients out to 3 years ahead, so the earlier you start looking, the sooner you will get the artists you want.
At the same time, ive filled clients with newer artists the week prior. it all comes down to how pick are you with getting the best option, and how popular is your date!?
Is it OK to have a do-not-play list at our wedding?
Hi there. There are some songs I really don't want played at our wedding but I know some of my family will request it. Can I give our DJ a list of these songs - but how do they handle it with the guests? I don't want to offend anyone.
Rocket Entertainment
"DO NOT PLAY" lists are something we go through with every client. Some songs are known triggers for friends/family, some songs are innapropriate, and some you just dont like. It's perfectly ok to say "we dont want that" . I like to run through not just what specific songs couples dont like, but, what artists, and even genres or eras to avoid too... that's how the best nights happen, by making sure the music is liked by everyone, including the bride and groom!
For guests I use a password. If the couple gives the guests the password, ill play any request. If they dont, I filter the request, and if its on the do not play list, ill tell them its comming up soon, or that i just played it ???? never will I say "no because the bride said so".... unless thats what you want!
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This question has no real answer, because it's different for every artist.
Where are they comming from? if its less than an hour away, most bands wont charge travel, beyond that, how far? do they need to drive? do they have to fly or take a ferry? how long are they spending in transit? what are the costs to them?
Even fuel is expensive in 2023, so if you're a rural drive that they have to sit in a car for 4 hours each way, expect to pay at minimum for thier fuel and vehicle costs at AT LEAST 50c/km to cover 2 way travel PER VEHICLE (and all band members + gear may take 2x or 3 vehicles)
in this scenario, that extra 8 hours driving is the LEAST enjoyable part of thier work, so, expect to pay for this time at somewhere between $25-$100/hr
flying if possible may sound more expensive, but, cuts down thier travel time, so expect to pay lower fees per members time, but, then expect to pay airfair costs, partking, vehicle hire at the other end, possibly extra luggage costs need to be considered.
If its far enough that the band is on the road and performing for more than 10hrs in total, you may need to start looking at accomodation too, or, if no planes leave after theyve finished. alot of musos will gladly sleep in a smelly car boot if they have to, but generally, a basic minimum standard somewhere near the event or airport, with access to charge devices, do some washing up, and get a feed without going to far is going to run you at least $150-$400/night depending on dates and locations.
ofcourse, others may have higher gig fees, and build this into the price and not charge you for it. some may be desperate for the work, so not charge you (though, be carefull, if theyre desperate, there may be a reason)
So, that all noted? how long is a piece of string? once you nail down some finer perameters, you should be able to establish what thier fixed costs are, what thier time is worth, and what opportunities it costs them maybe not being able to commit to events immediateley before/after yours (including the day before/after) due to travelling.
The more band members, the bigger that cost, and some bands will have members that wont travel is also another consideration
At Rocket Entertainment, I book events not only for myself, but many other artists, and can testify as to how individual this question is, so there is no fixed rule.
Me myself, I'll generally stay at a sub $100 hotel room or with friends if I fly, in my bus or van if I drive, add on costs of fuel or airfairs, and a reduced rate flat fee on my hourly charge which varies based on the level of inconvenience and or cost of not being able to commit to other events. I fly for 1-2 events per month, so have the system down pretty well and have a few "home" bases scattered about with duo/DJ colleagues around Australia to keep costs and hassles down, but for many, this can be a rather extensive and expensive undertaking, so, dont balk when you get travel quotes above what you expected, that's pretty normal for anyone working away from home lugging lots of equipment