Get goosebumps from music? You can, and there’s a word for it.
Intense emotions from musical pleasure is called “frisson” Music helps us celebrate and share in the joy. Music makes us cry, helps us think during study sessions, and tugs at…
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Fill your event with Indianapolis’ big band jazz music favorites
Big band jazz music meets classic swing with Cocktail Sax Recently a young woman emailed to ask if it was silly to have "only swing music and jazz" at her…
Playlist or a band? Your brain on live music is way happier vs. recordings
Compared to recorded music, live music makes our brain activity rise It comes as no surprise that music makes us happy, sad, excited, and pumped for a big activity. No…
You’ll know when live music is the right choice for your wedding
The band etc... plays during a wedding Live music is always unique and makes every wedding day memorable and fun There are big benefits to live music at your wedding.…
What if no one dances at my wedding? So what! Here are some alternative ideas.
Your wedding guests might not be dancers, and that’s okay Wedding guests want to have fun at weddings, and the dance floor might not sound fun to them. And you…
Conference entertainment ideas people will actually want to see, hear, and do
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…
Book a DJ by tomorrow with these super-specific questions
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…
Here’s where to hire a jazz band in Indianapolis
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…
What do DJs actually do on stage or at weddings?
Discover a whole new world of dance music preferences with a professional DJ An experienced wedding DJ or party DJ can do a lot during an event. The DJ is…
Check out this playlist of songs about Indiana for your wedding or event
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.…