THE FUNKTION WEDDING AND DANCE BAND NJ

Wedding Day Timeline:  1. Order vs. Time:   When we are constructing a wedding day timeline for a client the order is more important than the exact time.  While it’s helpful to map out time blocks, picking an exact time will only set you up for failure.  For example: 7:25pm-First Dance, 7:28 Father/Daughter Dance is way too specific.  While the song you selected for your first dance may be 3 minutes and 30 seconds this scenario leaves no time for the band to interact with you and set up a meaningful introduction for your father/daughter dance.  And chances are, some things will take longer than anticipated and others a little shorter.  Instead, identify the order that works best for you and your fiancé and trust your vendors to implement it!  A little Flexibility and Trust are key. 2. Ask For Feedback:  Once you have a good idea of the flow you and your partner envision for the day, it’s a great idea to reach out to your vendors for feedback.  Your band will have some great ide

CONTINUOUS MUSIC OR NO CONTINUOUS MUSIC NJ WEDDING Continuous Music or No Continuous Music Many companies will use continuous live music as a selling point. This is already built into the pricing.  We are a bit uncertain of the actual value of that extra 20-25 minutes when, with some proper planning- its not necessary.  It is your choice of course. However we believe a break is good for the musicians as well as dynamically for your guests. Generally, your affair is 5 hours in length beginning with cocktails followed by a 4 hour reception. Most often the keyboardist is playing the cocktail hour.  In about 30% of our wedding events, the keyboardist/guitarist is playing the ceremony as well.  Thats about 6 hours. What we feel – at meal time is give our fingers and your guests’ ears a short break and put on some pre recorded music you may love but the band may not get to.  Its also a very short dynamic change after several hours to  chat with some light recorded back ground musi

Our Thanks to The Four Seasons Rock n Roll Club Friday, July 18 2014 One of our best crowds, we had to keep up with them !!!!

The Funktion has joined forces with the prestigious Philly Event Group.   We believe in total dedication to quality, fairness in pricing for our clients and an honest and sincere approach to everything we do.  Real musicianship lives here. OUR MISSION IS TO MOVE YOU

The Funktion Budgeting For Entertainment- Get The Best 1. Budget Very few of us have the ability to spend whatever they want on their wedding or event. This means most of us work within a budget. Sitting down and realistically looking at your budget breakdown will help determine which band you pick. Most bridal budgets recommend spending 10% on entertainment, but this can vary for different people. You need to determine what is most important to you. If you want to pay extra for a band you love and lower the budget elsewhere, that’s OK!   -Consider an independently owned entertainment company. -chances are the owner also performs. You can expect to pay $11,000 and up if you go another route.  Included in that fee is 15-25% charged you to cover commissions, over head, kickback fees to venue for their recommendations and pushing their bands, and profit.  Save yourself a serious sum – go directly to the independent bands…They are not cookie cutter, less expensive, and m

The Funktion Hire The Best Band For Less- The Funktion People may not remember the beautiful candelabras you placed near the guestbook table, or the flowers you had along the aisle, but they will remember a bad or great  band! Here are some tips that will help you find the best band for you. This is like it is: First.. . Please watch our video.. LIVE.. Unedited -the sound of the band is simply…incredible. This is what you get- an incredible sounding band playing to an audience- not to the camera in a poorly lit studio..  When viewing videos, please note most are not live.. most are produced in a dark studio with audio dubbed in.. Be a discerning client. You are paying good money. 1. Budget Very few of us have the ability to spend whatever they want on their wedding or event. This means most of us work within a budget. Sitting down and realistically looking at your budget breakdown will help determine which band you pick. Most bridal budgets recommend spending 10%

The Funktion Greetings From The Funktion Band Photography by Roland David     http://www.rolanddavid.net/ This is not your typical bar band, agency band, or wedding band for that matter. This is The Funktion: Unique, Edgy, Hip, Elegant -Honest- with an amazing sound all their own.  Book The Best : 732-546-4710 New Jerseys Hottest Band

The Hottest Non Wedding-NJ Wedding Band July 19th, 2013 | Author:  KLNEntertainment   0 The Hottest Non Wedding-NJ Wedding Band If you seek something spectacular that wont break the bank as we are a Non Agency Band… Look no Further Festivals   Private Parties Weddings The Funktion – NJ Weding Band  Corporate Fundraisers and Events The Funktion Corporate Event An ultra-exclusive private party and corporate show band that showcases the highest caliber musicians managed by KLN Entertainment Inc In addition to The Hottest Shows, The Funktion ™ is the only band that customizes each show to fit the specific vision of your event, managed by NOT by staff that costs you more, but by the bandleader. Each show features state of the art sound and concert style lighting if selected. Creating custom entertainment experiences for the following venues: WEDDINGS   CORPORATE SHOWS   CONCERTS   PRIVATE PARTIES   COUNTRY CLUBS   FESTIVALS YOU WI

The Funktion Summer Wine Tasting – Cairnwood Estates, Bryn Athyn PA July 12th, 2013 | Author:  KLNEntertainment 0 Summer Wine Tasting Thursday, Aug 15, 2013 – 8:00-10:30 pm Cairnwood Estate will open its doors Thursday, August 15 for a romantic end-of-the summer evening including a wine tasting showcasing wines from around the world, live jazz with The Funktion Band-(  www.thefunktiononline.com  ), and a chance to explore the Beaux Arts-style mansion and its lush grounds. Visitors are invited to experience the grandeur of the “Gilded Age” from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.  Co-hosting the event is Frank’s Union Wine Mart of Wilmington, Delaware, which will provide international wines.  Imported and domestic cheeses will be among the fare offered. Admission to the  Summer Wine Tasting  is $25; Members receive 1/2 price admission to all events. Limited tickets are available.  Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 215-947-2004 or by s

Entertainment- Who doesn't just want to have a spectacular time? Finding and hiring a great band is important to having a fine, unique, and fun wedding. Be sure to call or meet in person with the band leader leader to get a sense of how they will be to work with. It's your big day and they should be willing to do anything they can help make your day perfect for two of you. Ask if they will learn any song for your special dances that they don't already play or if it's okay if uncle Bob sits in on guitar for a song or two. If sense resistance or they mention an additional fees, find another band. Always ask if there are any additional fees for travel, taxes or other that will show up in the contract. The fee you discuss should always be all inclusive - don't sign any contract that isn't all inclusive. Most likely the band you hire will be wedding professionals and they know what song selection will work best to move your crowd to the dance floor. Ask your ba

The Funktion When it comes to your event, the entertainment you choose can be the crucial decision to the lasting impression you leave on your guests and yourself as the happy couple. The band will fill the air with music creating an atmosphere of at first romantic sophistication and by the end fun-filled party time to celebrate the beginning of the rest of your lives together. This guide will assist you in the options you should consider which will ensure it’s covered and you can focus on more important matters such as the dress! Live Bands are a great touch for wedding entertainment. There are professional bands available that can provide you with a list of songs so you can make your own choice of songs and make an evening everyone will remember. When it comes to arranging the wedding entertainment the most important thing is to book quality acts. There are entertainment agencies (KLN Entertainment) that specialize in taking care of it all for you. You can usua