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Book a DJ by tomorrow with these super-specific questions

January 12, 2023 by Encore Entertainment
Sure, you should ask about costs and timing, but what about a DJ's performance style, preferences, and music choices? Go deeper in your search for a DJ with these questions…
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Here’s where to hire a jazz band in Indianapolis

January 11, 2023October 13, 2022 by Encore Entertainment
The best jazz bands for hire near Indy include three options: Cocktail Sax is a jazz band for hire with decades of experience and can be customized in size.Circle City…
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How live bands for charity events and galas increase fundraising all night long

July 28, 2022July 26, 2022 by Encore Entertainment
Ask any charity event organizer what the secret is to a successful fundraiser and they'll tell you two things: alcohol and good times.  A fundraiser event is measured only by…
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21 steps to postponing or rescheduling your wedding or event

August 2, 2022March 20, 2020 by Encore Entertainment
Amid events being canceled or delayed due to COVID-19, we've been working with brides, grooms, and other event planners on rescheduling dates. In a lot of ways, it's like re-planning…
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Book and plan your holiday party entertainment now

August 2, 2022September 18, 2019 by Encore Entertainment
September and October are the best late months to book holiday party bands. As Christmas and New Year's Eve approaches, private parties and companies looking for a way to kick…
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How you can help your DJ make your wedding unforgettable

August 2, 2022August 19, 2019 by Encore Entertainment
Your wedding DJ controls the mood of a room from their fingertips. Knowing when the crowd needs a jolt of energy or a chance to cool down is their primary…
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  • Home
  • Why Encore?
  • Acts
    • Find an artist or act
    • the band etc…
    • Candlewood Strings
    • Circle City Bucket Drummers
    • Circle City DJ
    • Cocktail Sax
    • The Rat Pack
    • Jayne Bond and the Pink Martinis
  • Equipment rental
    • Stage rentals
    • Lights and uplighting
    • Sound and audio rentals
  • Browse by Genre
    • 50s, 60s, and 70s music
    • 80s music
    • Classic rock
    • Cocktail and jazz
    • Contemporary and Top 40
    • Pop music
    • Unique and interesting
  • By location
    • Bloomington
    • Carmel
    • Fishers
    • Fort Wayne
    • Indianapolis
    • Louisville
  • Event Types
    • Find an act or artist
    • Corporate Events and Fundraisers
    • What We Do
    • Weddings
  • Guides
  • Get a Quote
  • Contact