FAQ
frequently-asked questions and answers
General
Intensity’s bands specialize in weddings and play for approximately 300+ weddings annually! Additionally, we perform for fundraisers, company parties, debutante balls, proms, or any event with appropriate space and attendees that want to party! In all, we currently perform at about 400+ events per year.
Our bands typically follow a 4-hour block of time that includes three music sets. Additional time can be contractually added in 30-minute increments if desired.
We only take two breaks, and our breaks are shorter than most other live bands: only about 20 minutes each during a 4-hour performance window.
Possibly. While it is not one of the main services we offer, Intensity may be able to provide or help arrange ceremony music in addition to performing for your reception. This will depend on a number of factors, so contact our booking team, or your Entertainment Coordinator for more information!
Absolutely! Before the band takes the stage, warm up the crowd during cocktail hour with smaller-format performances for an additional fee. Size and instrumentation for your cocktail hour are subject to availability.
Yes. Please feed your band and crew members a hot meal. Our shows are high intensity (no pun intended) and require fuel for the energy that will be exerted over the 4 hour (or longer if additional time was added) contracted time.
Deciding on the size of your band really depends on quite a few factors, but this is why we offer a lot of options. We recognize that not every event is the same. We want to adapt to your needs. The number of guests in attendance at your event, the venue size, electrical specifications of the venue, budget and type of ambiance desired will all play a part in the decision of what size band you will want. If you are having trouble deciding, we can help! Just give our sales team a call at (972) 521-6771 and we can help you decide what is best for your event.
Yes! Intensity is specifically is designed to be more customizable than any other party band. Cost of booking includes 1 request, and any additional requests incur a fee per performer.
For most events, the men dress in all black suits & ties, and the women in black cocktail attire.
If you have specific color schemes, or want themed costuming for an event, we are happy to do that as well. While it’s fun for the band and can create a unique look, there are sometimes expenses that need to be covered in those situations. Our sales staff is happy to give you more details if your event requires specific costuming.
Absolutely! We make sure you are protected by carrying liability insurance as required by most high-end venues.
We are more than happy to answer any questions you have. You can contact us by clicking here or call our corporate office at (972) 521-6771.
Music
We can play just about anything! Take a look at each band’s song list to see what we are currently playing. Anything from Jazz to Motown, Country to Pop, Rock and R&B – we play it all! If people will dance to it, we’ll perform it.
Yes! In addition to picking your favorites from our song list, you can request up to 3 brand new songs for us to learn especially for your event.
Any additional songs can be added to our pre-recorded/mp3 playlist for the breaks. That way you can still hear the songs you love, even if the band can’t play it live.
No need – we’ve already got you covered. It is not in anyone’s best interest for the band to throw out obscenities during your party. We also know that, especially at weddings, young children may be in attendance. By default, we clean up the lyrics to any song. We strive to always provide highly professional, clean cut, and family-friendly bands.
Want to learn more? Check out our blog post about clean wedding music!
During The Event
We play a set list of recorded music on each break. We can also play recorded music for up to one hour prior to performing.
Yes! If you choose, we will happily emcee your event and announce upcoming activities or other general announcements.
For weddings, we will announce the entire wedding party, if you wish, or just the bride and groom for a Grand Entrance. We will also announce special activities/events such as Cake Cutting, Bouquet/Garter Toss, Toasts, etc.
Yes! We will provide a microphone on a stand for your speeches and/or toasts.
Booking
Call Us! If you want to check availability on a date, or have questions regarding the band or pricing, give us a shout at (972) 521-6771 and we’ll be happy to help. You can also Contact Us here.
We can often give you a ‘courtesy hold’ on a specific date for 24-48 hours, but to officially reserve the band, we’ll need a signed contract and ‘retainer’ check.
Hiring our bands to perform for your event includes the band members, their equipment and instruments, and main stage sound equipment. We also offer:
- Enhanced Stage Lighting
- Uplighting
- Pin-Spots
- Monogram Spotlights
- Cocktail Hour Performances
- Ceremony Sound Services
- and more!
Since we will already be there setting up for your event, we are able to add these services for a much lower price than our competitors at third party production companies. Please call us with any questions that you may have or to receive a quote at (972) 521-6771 or email our Director of Sales, CK, at ck@intensitybands.com for more details.
You will have a lot of control over your timeline, and we will work with you to execute your vision for the night. However, we’ve been at a lot of parties, so here is a quick breakdown of the typical set break down for an Intensity event:
- Set #1: 55 minutes of music – typically for guests’ dinner – Jazz music and Instrumentals are played.
- Break #1: 20 minutes
- Set #2: 55 minutes of music – it’s about time to get dancing!
- Break #2: 20 minutes
- Set #3: 90 minutes – high intensity dance party until the end
The sooner the better! We want to make sure we are available for your event and we are on a first come first serve basis. Also, there are a lot of details to plan out to make sure everything goes as desired for your event. However, if the band is available, we are willing to work with you on short notice.
We travel anywhere and everywhere! Obviously, the cost of the band in the case of travel is dependent on many factors (distance, air fare, equipment, etc.). Our production gear is based in the DFW metroplex, and we travel up to 500 miles with our own lighting and sound.
If your event is over 500 miles from Dallas, TX, we require flights, hotels and rented sound, lighting, and backline equipment. We are happy to provide you with more information upon request, just contact us.
We do partner with a very select few bands that we are happy to contract for you in some situations. We are not an ‘agency’, and it is not our business plan to represent a large number of bands. We are a band production company and our business revolves around creating the most entertaining and engaging show possible with our internal staff. However, if we are all booked up, we can sometimes direct you to a comparable band of similar style and quality.
We’ve only ever missed one event: we were driving through a snowstorm in Colorado, and our bus got stuck. That client got a full refund, and is the only one we’ve ever ‘canceled’ in over 10 years.
For us to miss an event would require an extremely unusual situation that would most likely affect a lot more than just the band (i.e. pandemic related shutdowns, major weather catastrophe). If, for any reason, we were unable to make it to an event, all monies would be refunded as dictated clearly by our signed agreement.
Pricing
Our bands are priced based primarily on size of band, distance travelled, event day and any seasonal discounts that might apply. Call us at (972) 521-6771, and provide one of our of Sales Team members with the city and date of your event, we can give you pricing for different band sizes, provided we’re available on your date.
A 50% retainer fee will be due once you sign the agreement in order to book In10City Band.
The remaining 50% balance along with any additional services (i.e. decorative lighting, ceremony musicians, additional pre-planned overtime etc.) will be due 15 calendar days prior to your event date.
When we agree to perform for you on a given date, we are inherently declining the opportunity to work at other events. We also have contractual obligations to our musicians and staff when we book them for the event.
For these reasons, we do not offer refunds, outside of exceptionally rare and specific circumstances. Exact criteria included in our Performance Agreement are available for review before you commit to a booking.
Totally up to you. Some people do, some people don’t. It’s certainly not required or expected, but the band members definitely appreciate it!
Planning
The venue will want to prepare parking for a large box truck and band member vehicles for the duration of the event. The venue will need to either prepare a stage or provide a location for a stage to be set up on and enough power to meet our needs. (This information will be provided in full detail within our Production Rider once the contracting process has begun.)
Your Entertainment Coordinator will also work directly with the venue prior to your event to take most of this off of your plate. Just know that if your venue is unable to provide things we’ll need, another vendor may need to be contracted for staging, power, etc.
A loading dock is preferred, but we are willing to work with different situations. Our equipment is extremely heavy. If the band will be playing on a different floor than the load in entrance, an elevator will be required to have full access to the venue and to get set up.
For 9 – 12 Piece Band
Recommended: Stage dimensions should be a minimum of 24’ wide x 16’ deep.
Minimum: Stage dimensions must be a minimum of 20’ wide x 12’ deep.
For 6 – 8 Piece Band
Recommended: Stage dimensions should be a minimum of 24’ wide x 16’ deep.
Minimum: Stage dimensions must be a minimum of 16’ wide x 12’ deep.
We recommend a stage with a height of 18″ – 30″. When you pay to have a live band, you want people to see them! A stage (riser) however, is not a requirement for us. We are able to set up on floor level if that’s your preference.
Once again, exact information will be provided in full detail within our Production Rider once the contracting process has begun.
We will need 3.5 – 4 hours to get fully set up and sound checked before the time to be clean and quiet.
Need help? Our Entertainment Coordinators were created to make all of this easy for you. We are not event planners or wedding planners, but we are uniquely qualified to help you plan the band’s performance for your event. EC’s are performing members of our bands who know our capabilities inside and out.
Your EC will give you access to your own client portal, which will allow you to custom-tailor your event to your personal taste through song requests, special moments, and more.