LIVE MUSIC FOR WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND CEREMONIES
Over the last 25 years, Night & Day Band has performed successfully at hundreds of weddings and receptions in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. We have established a solid reputation as one of the most exciting and reliable wedding bands in the area. If you are searching for the perfect swing and variety band or ensemble to provide live music for your wedding day, Night & Day is the clear choice.
Night & Day has the versatility and flexibility to meet all of your musical needs, including ceremony, cocktail, background, listening, and dance music. For smaller, more intimate weddings, we offer jazz/swing combos of up to five pieces. For larger receptions, our six- and seven-piece variety wedding band may be the best choice. We will work closely with you on your musical dance choices (first wedding dance, parents dance, last wedding dance). Over our many years of performing wonderful live music for weddings in Washington DC, MD and VA, we have received many compliments about our ability to "read the crowd." This is an extremely important skill at a wedding reception, where the guests may range in age from toddlers to seniors. We are experts at sensing when it’s time to change the beat.
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This first list of musical samples demonstrates how the music might progress during a “typical” wedding reception. We begin with mellow, jazzy instrumental pieces appropriate for the cocktail and dinner phase. This is the time your guests want to converse, and the music should set the mood without getting in the way. The tempo picks up as the evening progresses, with more swing and big band numbers to energize your crowd. At the peak of the party the music moves to oldies, Motown and classic rock for dancing, with romantic ballads sprinkled in. As your wedding draws to a close, the music of our wedding band has reflected the many moods of the evening:
Sample Songs
Sample Playlist
This playlist is to show the broad range of dance music that Night & Day plays. To function as a successful variety wedding band for dancing at your wedding, you must be able to play jazz, big band, swing, jump, Latin, Motown, and Classic Rock. All of these styles are demonstrated by the band in the samples below.
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| Big Band Medley: | Contents: Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy • It Don't Mean a Thing • In the Mood • Tuxedo Junction • Chatanooga Choo Choo • Take the A Train • Sing Sing Sing |
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| Swing / Jump Medley: | Contents: Jump Jive and Wail • Jim Dandy |
| Latin Rhythms Medley: | Contents: The Shadow of Your Smile • Begin the Beguine • Copacabana • St. Thomas |
| Motown / Classic Rock: | Contents: Brown Eyed Girl • Honky Tonk Woman • Rescue Me • Teach Me Tonight • In the Midnight Hour • Have I Told You Lately • Dancin' in the Streets |
| Five / Four Piece Combos: | Contents: Three Little Words • Love is Here to Stay • It Had to be You • When I Fall in Love • Moonglow • I'm Getting Sentimental • Watch What Happens |
To hear more audio clips reflecting the diversity of our band, please visit our online Music Library »
CONTACT NIGHT & DAY MUSIC
The best way to determine our availability for your wedding, corporate function or special event is to call me at 301-593-4209. We will talk about your particular needs. You can also contact us by completing the e-mail form.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Every bride and groom has questions about the music that adds a romantic and lively touch to their wedding. We provide helpful answers and will answer any other questions you have.
APPLAUSE FOR NIGHT & DAY LIVE MUSIC FOR BACKGROUND MOOD AND DANCING
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COME AND SEE NIGHT & DAY MUSICIANS PERFORM
Listen to the sound of our trios, vocalists and piano music in clubs and other venues in the Washington area.
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