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You'll find some of the questions most frequently asked by clients below, but if you have a question not answered here please just get in touch and we're happy to answer as many questions as you have!
 

 

  

"We can't thank you enough for your performance at our son's wedding. To say you made the evening go with a swing is an understatement. You were fantastic. Everyone commented on how great it was to have live music. We have and will continue to recommend you to everyone. Jim & Pat Scott - January 2008
Q. What geographical area do you cover?
Our local area is Northamptonshire, but we're happy to quote for functions further away. Please email us with your venue's location (including postcode) and we'll let you know a price based on the distance we'll have to travel and whether overnight accommodation will be required.

Q. Can I see you play live before I book?
 The majority of our bookings are private functions, but we like to play a public gig as often as we can.  Our public performances are listed on our gig list page, so those considering booking us can come and see us play live.  We thoroughly recommend that anybody booking a band goes to see them play live first. See our gig list for the latest list of public dates.

Q. How do I know whether you're available?
Take a look at our gig list to see the dates we've already been booked for - if the date of your function isn't shown then please contact us and we'll let you know whether we're available.

 Q. How do I book you?
 When you wish to book us we will issue you with a contract, which you should sign and return to us with a deposit payment. The balance of the fee (total fee, minus deposit) is payable in cash on the evening of your function.

 Q. Can I book you provisionally?
We regret we cannot accept provisional bookings - it is not until we have received a signed contract and deposit payment that we can hold your date for you.

Q. Can we request a specific song for our First Dance?
If you would like Mr.P to learn and perform a special song of your choosing as your First Dance, please advise at the time of booking. You will need to notify us of your choice of song no later than 8 weeks before your wedding day.  This is free of charge.

Q. How long does it take you to set up your equipment?
If you have booked an evening with mr.p, set up usually takes around 1.5 hours, including a sound check. If we arrive at your venue 6pm, we'll usually be set up by 7.30pm and ready to play background disco music through our sound system.

If you have booked an afternoon with jazzy.p, set up only takes 30 minutes.

 Q. Have you got full Public Liability cover and a current PAT certificate?
Yes - we have up to date PAT testing and PLI to the value of £40m - we can provide copies of the relevant certificates on request.

 Q. There's a noise limiter fitted in our intended venue - is this OK?
We regret that we cannot work with a noise limiter. Limiters are based upon decibels, which react to pitch rather than straightforward volume and so can result in frequent and embarrassing cut outs in the music. This ruins the function for you and your guests and it can also damage our equipment when the limiter cuts back in.

Q. Can we use your sound system for speeches/announcements?
Once we've set up our equipment and had a full sound check,  we're happy to allow a designated person make use of a microphone.

 Q. How long do you play for?
If you have booked an evening with mr.p, we normally perform two sets, each one lasting between 45-60 minutes.
If you have booked an afternoon with jazzy.p, we will perform one set which lasts two hours.


Q. Can you provide pre-recorded music when you're not performing live?
As part of our standard service if you have booked an afternoon with mr.p, we will play background disco music through our sound system when we're not performing live. We have in excess of 72 days' worth of music on our laptop that we can play when not performing live. We've also got a full lighting system, lasers, scanners and a smoke machine to enhance the atmosphere.  This usually begins at 7.30pm right the way through until midnight (when Mr.P is not performing live).

 Q. Do you need feeding?
If you have booked an afternoon with mr.p, yes please!  It can be 10 hours from the time we leave our homes to the time we get back again, so a little something would be most welcome!  A simple plate of sandwiches is sufficient or the band can join in the buffet.

 Q. Do I need to arrange a changing room for you?
Yes please - we will arrive in mr.p or jazzy.p branded clothing suitable for setting up the equipment, but will then need to change into our suits for the live performance. Most venues will be happy to provide this free of charge.

 

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