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The Difference Between a DJ and an MC

When organizing events like weddings, corporate functions, or large celebrations, two key roles often come into play: the DJ (Disc…

The Perfect Slice: Choosing the Right Cake Cutting Song for Your Wedding

When it comes to planning the perfect wedding, every detail matters, and the cake cutting ceremony is no exception! We…

Celebrating Love in Bloom: The Magic of Spring Weddings

As the world awakens from its winter slumber, there’s a palpable sense of renewal and joy in the air. Trees…

Jingle & Jam: How to Incorporate Holiday Tunes Into Your Wedding

‘Tis the season of love, joy, and festivities, and what better way to celebrate your wedding than by infusing it…

The Timeless Charm of a Live Band

When it comes to planning the perfect wedding, one of the key elements that can truly elevate the celebration is…

Elevate Your Big Day: Why You Should Hire Live Entertainment For Your Wedding or Event

Your wedding day is a momentous occasion, and you want every aspect of it to be perfect. One way to…

The Best Songs for LGBTQ+ Weddings

Love is a universal language that knows no boundaries, and LGBTQ+ weddings are a celebration of that love, acceptance, and…

Choosing The Right Band Size For Your Wedding

Creating the perfect sound for your wedding is easier than you think. Having music playing during the ceremony, cocktail hour,…

Corporate Event Entertainment with Nola Dukes Band

We know all we talk about is weddings, but we also perform (and love to perform) at corporate events. Our…

Spring Wedding Inspiration

Springs marks a time for a fresh start – a new beginning. What better season to have a wedding than…

What to Play and When: A Wedding Music Guide

When it comes to planning a wedding, music is one of the most important elements! (What else would you expect…

Romantic Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is next week, and if you and your sweetheart still have no idea what to do, we’ve got…

The Magic Of Having A Live Band

You’re on the dance floor at your wedding. All of your favorite people are around you. You’re singing into your…

The Best Wedding Planning Playlist

We’ve curated a fun playlist for you to vibe out to while planning for your big day. We hope this…

Planning Music For Your Event

Planning your wedding or event shouldn’t be stressful, so that’s why we’re here to help make it easier! When you…

What Steps Are Involved in Booking a Live Band?

Booking a live band for your wedding day or event can seem like a daunting task, but with us, it…

How to Maximize The Value Of Your Live Band

When most people consider hiring a live band for their special event, they think glamour, elegance, and… big bucks. Fortunately,…

Great Songs to End Your Reception With

For both actual events (as well as our live showcases), we LOVE to end with a sing-along. There are so…

Our Guide to Wedding Lighting

Lighting is one of the most important aspects of your special day that will set the ambience of the room.…

Best Father-Daughter Dance Songs

The parent dances are some of our favorite musical moments on an event – there are so many options when…

Tips for Hosting a Backyard Wedding

Backyard weddings are unique, intimate, and a when the weather is good, a great reason to have your event outdoors.…

A Guide to a Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Wedding

Your wedding day is going to be one of the happiest days of your life. Most couples want to go…

Planning a New Year’s Eve Wedding

What better day to celebrate love and a new start to life together than New Year’s Eve? Just think, all…

Winter Wedding Ideas for a Cozy and Elegant Party

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to get married! Winter comes with endless opportunities to host an elegant…

Tips for Stress-Free Event Planning

We’ve been a part of so many amazing events and weddings and know how stressful planning can be — but…

Choosing Your Dream Wedding Venue

Your loved one has popped the big question, you’re now engaged (congrats!) and a million thoughts start racing through your…

Planning for Unpredictable Weather

You’re getting married outdoors. All is sunny and grand, your guests are smiling and happy, when suddenly a rolling dark…

Must Have Wedding Photo Ideas

Your wedding photos offer a window into all the behind the scenes action and help keep the memories from your…

Ceremony Music Inspiration

Your wedding ceremony music should set the mood and enhance all of the emotions and romance as you walk down…

FAQ Refresh for 2021

2021 has already seen a rush of bookings. Couples are feeling hopeful that they’ll be able to host their dream…

Ideas for Valentine’s Day at Home

Celebrating Valentine’s Day at home is IN! With the continuing pandemic in mind, spending time in a public place where…

Top Wedding Trends for 2021

Every year, new wedding trends emerge. Throughout 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve seen color palettes, food, beverages, favors, and…

Why You Should Package Your Vendors

You’ve booked your band (us, obviously) and you want more bang for your buck, which is where we come in…

How To Choose a Song for Your First Dance

Sparks fly and fireworks go off as you and your fiancé hit the dance floor. It seems as if the…

Band Vs. DJ

Every wedding needs music, so the big question is: Band or DJ? Imagine this: you’re at your reception, your DJ…

Music Tips For The Alternative Wedding

While you’re planning your wedding, you realize that you don’t want it to be like anyone else’s. You want it…

Halloween Event + Wedding Ideas

It’s October, which means it’s time to set out your pumpkins, pick out a costume, and whip up some boo-zy…

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Wedding Entertainment

There’s no better feeling than seeing the look of love on our couple’s faces when their friends and family join…

How To Keep Your Guests On The Dance Floor

Let’s face it–when planning your wedding, you’re going to have a lot of uncertainty. You’ve probably never planned an event…

Create The Perfect Wedding Playlist

The playlist for your big day will set the tone for your party, whether you’re going for an airy garden…

Answering Your FAQs For Booking A Band

We’ve performed at every kind of event, from intimate backyard weddings to music festivals and galas with 1,000 guests, and…

Tips For Booking Your Dream Band

Booking your wedding vendors can be a daunting and stressful task, but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve broken down…

Plan With Confidence During COVID-19

Everyone in the wedding & event industry is rescheduling their entire summer calendar at the moment and we are heartbroken…

How To Throw An Amazing & Memorable Party

No matter what kind of event you’re planning, from a laid-back backyard gathering to a full on ballroom gala, there…