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Planning and Preparation

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Conference entertainment ideas people will actually want to see, hear, and do

February 16, 2023 by Encore Entertainment
Do your corporate events have guests cringing in their seats? A national society of human resources professionals is hiring Janet Jackson this year to be their keynote performer.  Apple once…
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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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Check out this playlist of songs about Indiana for your wedding or event

July 26, 2022 by Encore Entertainment
There are songs about Indiana and then there are songs about Indiana you'd feel proud to play for friends, guests, or family. Use this list for a touch of home.…
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Nonprofit fundraiser

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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Father and daughter dance at their wedding

Find and preview great father daughter dance song ideas in this sortable list

June 9, 2022 by Encore Entertainment
Father-daughter dances date back to early parts of the 18th and 19th centuries. In the 2020's, however, the father-daughter dance is being updated with new traditions. Instead of a father,…
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6 tips for a successful cocktail party

July 12, 2022May 5, 2022 by Encore Entertainment
Hosting a cocktail hour or a wedding cocktail party? There's more to it than just cocktails We once helped set up for a cocktail hour at a large corporate event…
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3 clever new ways to add personal touches for your guests on your wedding day

July 12, 2022March 25, 2022 by Encore Entertainment
“My wedding day is all about me” is not a phrase most brides or grooms want to hear themselves think. Of course the day is all about the couple, but…
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How your wedding music can impact your wedding photos

March 25, 2022 by Encore Entertainment
It’s about a week after your wedding. You’ve just sat down to an email from your photographer with previews of all the images. Everyone’s dressed great, the food was terrific,…
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Steal this list of questions to ask when hiring a wedding band

July 12, 2022December 21, 2021 by Encore Entertainment
You and your wedding guests might not remember the table settings years from now. They might not even remember the cake. And they probably won’t remember what songs the band…
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Holiday parties with the band etc.

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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  • Why Encore?
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    • 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
    • Greenwood
    • Indianapolis
    • Louisville
    • Zionsville & Lebanon
  • Event Types
    • Find an act or artist
    • Corporate Events and Fundraisers
    • What We Do
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