1. What do guys charge?
Our charge is based largely on driving distance, type of gig and availability, but ranges from $1750 - $4000 for most bookings. Club bookings will be at normal club rates. Since we normally only accept one-two bookings a month, a request to book an additional gig in a month is going to carry a higher charge, as will a booking on a major holiday weekend. Our rates are generally negotiable.
2. What do you mean by "classic rock and classic country?"
The band members enjoy a variety of music styles. As cover band music goes, people seem to want to dance and have a good time to familiar tunes. We play music from Elvis, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Willie and Waylon, The Oak Ridge Boys, Blues Brothers, Lynard Skynard, The Eagles, The Knack, Billy Joel, and many others. To us, the songs we play are timeless classics. And they're also "time-tested", especially for wedding dances. Some might refer to many of our songs as "Oldies."
3. How far will you guys travel?
Two band members live in Madison, two in Eau Claire, one in Marshfield. We will consider gigs beyond those areas, but such gigs will carry a higher charge and we may need hotel rooms provided. Generally, we'll play anywhere in Wisconsin.
4. How can I find your availability?
Call or email us. Check out the "Gigs" link on our home page. We all have wives, families and day jobs. Booking only once per month, the gig schedule isn't the best way to know if we are available. Please don't be offended if we have to turn you down even if it looks like we're available.
5. Do you play for wedding dances?
Is the Pope Catholic? Weddings are our speciality and preferred gig of choice. In all honesty, we're damn good at it. We've only been playing together for 32+ years. We get great reviews playing wedding dances and are known for our ability to please Junior to Granny. Click out the "Wedding" link on our home page for more information.
6. What instruments do you all play?
We take great pride in our musicianship and vocal abilities. We feature bass guitars, drums, electric and acoustic guitars, vocals, keyboards, harmonica and fiddle on a couple tunes, accordion and a vast array of auxiliary percussion. We sing 3 and 4 part harmonies. We may also feature a professional sax player and/or a 2nd guitar sideman for a reasonable additional fee.
7. How loud do you guys play?
We'll play as soft or as loud as you want us. After all, it's your event. You're the boss. You call the shots. We rarely are told to "turn down". We realize that sometimes you just want to sit, listen and talk to your friends.
8. Does Whoz Playing? need free drinks all night?
Free drinks are always appreciated, but not necessary. We will never overdo it. A complimentary brandy old fashioned sweet (A Whoz Playing? tradition) to start the performance puts you on our "A" list!
9. What do you need for set-up and staging?
PLEASE READ - THIS INFORMATION IS CRITICAL. 90min to set up and 60-90 minutes to tear down. As a 5 piece band, we need a stage or area to play that's sheltered from the elements and 15' wide and 13' deep. Good clean power is essential. We normally need 3 separate 20 amp circuits to be safe. We once played for a city festival and every time the Ferris wheel started up, our sound cut out. True story.
10. Will you show up in jeans and t-shirts?
We dress to the event. Wedding dances call for suit-n-tie. Got a themed event? We can dress to your theme. And we'll have fun with it.
11. Do you require a contract?
Yes. A contract protects both you and us. We recommend contracts so there is no misunderstanding as to the date, time and place, cost, details and any other terms of payment for the performance. We generally book 12-18 months in advance. Contracts are highly recommended.
