On the Cheap
Japanese music and dance group Taikoza founded by Marco Lienhard, specializes in providing drummers that play the traditional taiko, a large barrel-like drum. Two drummers can perform a 10-minute session for around $750 to $1,000. A quieter choice is a two-to-three piece ensemble that performs for an hour for around $1,500.
Mid-Price
Surround your guests with familiar tunes old and new—cover band Soho performs a repertoire of music that includes Top 40 hits, Latin, Motown, classic rock, and disco. The act is booked through Lou Davis Music & Entertainment and prices start around $13,500 for a four-hour performance, with anywhere from 8 to 22 musicians.
Splurge
Book an emerging talent—South Africa’s R & B artist Danny K has opened for Usher, performed for Oprah Winfrey, and can put on a 45-minute show for corporate events. But all this comes at a price—rates range between $6,000 and $10,000, plus airfare from South Africa and hotel accommodations.
Posted 05.31.05
This story originally appeared in the April/May 2005 issue of the BiZBash Event Style Reporter.
Japanese music and dance group Taikoza founded by Marco Lienhard, specializes in providing drummers that play the traditional taiko, a large barrel-like drum. Two drummers can perform a 10-minute session for around $750 to $1,000. A quieter choice is a two-to-three piece ensemble that performs for an hour for around $1,500.
Mid-Price
Surround your guests with familiar tunes old and new—cover band Soho performs a repertoire of music that includes Top 40 hits, Latin, Motown, classic rock, and disco. The act is booked through Lou Davis Music & Entertainment and prices start around $13,500 for a four-hour performance, with anywhere from 8 to 22 musicians.
Splurge
Book an emerging talent—South Africa’s R & B artist Danny K has opened for Usher, performed for Oprah Winfrey, and can put on a 45-minute show for corporate events. But all this comes at a price—rates range between $6,000 and $10,000, plus airfare from South Africa and hotel accommodations.
Posted 05.31.05
This story originally appeared in the April/May 2005 issue of the BiZBash Event Style Reporter.
