# Looking for a Good Band **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 29, 2006, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312 "2006-12-29T20:35:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![eclipsed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bbce88/32.png) [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/1 "2006-12-29T20:35:11Z")
So… I got engaged a couple of weeks ago. i would like to find a band for for our wedding reception. i really dont want a wedding band. i want to get a band that plays clubs, bars, parties, etc. to make a long story short, when my fiance’s brother got married a couple summers ago, they found a band in chicago (the live in chicago and got married in wisconson) that played a wide variety of stuff, but never played at a wedding. they ended up convincing this band (called “Then Again” based in chicago) to play the wedding, and they played EVERYTHING. the wedding was pretty much the best party night ive ever had. sounds lame, but its true. looking for a band that plays any of the following artists (or majority of them). I know this is crosses a number of genres, but you get the general idea. Im looking for a band that will cover party hits by the following artists with energy and enthusiasm O.A.R. Journey Bon Jovi The Killers AC/DC Don Henley Bruce Springstein Coldplay Counting Crows The Cure Dave Matthews Band Eddie Money The Fray Fall Out Boy Goo Goo Dolls Guns n Roses Incubus Jimmy Buffet Led Zeppelin Lynyrd Skynyrd Michael Jackson Panic! At the Disco RHCP Rolling Stones Sublime Billy Joel Tom Petty U2 Van Morrison Beatles 3 Doors Down 3rd Eye Blind Good Charlotte John Mellencamp Any bands or suggestions you have are welcome. If you feel like insulting the bands i have selected, promptly click “New Posts” on the toolbar above, and find another thread to post in. i need suggestions and ideas, not negative crap. thanks in advance for the help. i know there are a lot of people on here that know how to have a good time… bring on the suggestions! ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/2 "2006-12-29T20:41:05Z")
Why not a DJ? ---
**Author:** ![eclipsed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bbce88/32.png) [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/3 "2006-12-29T20:46:28Z")
i feel like a dj is more of a safe route… plus i have been to weddings with djs that have been complete tools that dont know how to read a group of people, what mood they are in, whats working, what they want to hear, etc. now that im typing this, maybe a dj isnt such a safe route after all… anyway, i would be open to a dj only if i cant find a band that plays a good chunk (or is willing to learn) what we are looking for. also, everyone that went to my fiance’s bros wedding STILL talks about what a ridiculously good time it was (including me). it was like a rock concert, college party, dance, and wedding all rolled into one fantastic package. i want to have that type of experience at my wedding. i want to leave knowing that everyone had the best time possible. ---
**Author:** ![FightinMike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@FightinMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FightinMike)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/4 "2006-12-29T20:55:19Z")
Everytime I Die. Perfect for a wedding!! ---
**Author:** ![eclipsed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bbce88/32.png) [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/5 "2006-12-29T20:59:32Z")
> [@FightinMike](#): > > Everytime I Die. > > Perfect for a wedding!! cool sound, actually kinda like what i heard, but not quite what im looking for. more of a really kick ass cover (all) band. thanks for the suggestion though :tup: ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/6 "2006-12-29T21:39:30Z")
Local Band in Rochester called Perfect World. Play real good Alternative stuff. Real good live. Ill see if i can get there number ---
**Author:** ![Treads4Heads](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/treads4heads/32/7416_2.png) [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/7 "2006-12-29T21:47:48Z")
The Half Ton Horns, I do audio/lights for them. Great brass/funk mix. Lots of energy and fun always comes with them when we play out. [http://www.thehalftonhorns.com/](http://www.thehalftonhorns.com/) ---
**Author:** ![FightinMike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@FightinMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FightinMike)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/8 "2006-12-29T21:49:40Z")
> [@eclipsed](#): > > cool sound, actually kinda like what i heard, but not quite what im looking for. more of a really kick ass cover (all) band. > > thanks for the suggestion though :tup: ^^ was a total joke man ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/9 "2006-12-29T22:35:55Z")
The Rev Live or there is always Lance Diamond! ---
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/10 "2006-12-29T22:37:00Z")
Nazi Youth Brigade I would reccomend a dj. As stated before its a safer route… ---
**Author:** ![JDMR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmr2/32/7587_2.png) [@JDMR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMR2)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/11 "2006-12-29T22:44:19Z")
a. wtf dude, you did NOT call and tell me this b. i better be invited c. i like toms idea, THE REV is a pretty badass band that does some REALLY good covers…but they might be a bit too punk for a wedding…but who knows… ---
**Author:** ![JEG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeg/32/7246_2.png) [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/12 "2006-12-29T23:15:04Z")
New Rage. They play at the fire hall for the 4th of july beer tent every year. They are VERY good and do alot of classic rock covers. They do a very good cover of Freebird. We are always super packed when they play. I’ll let you know right now right now that they are expensive but VERY worth it if you a kick ass band. They are playing TODAY Dec. 30th at The Filling Station in Akron. I suggest you come check them out. FYI it is a small bar and it will be PACKED! But definatly worth seeing. To book them or questions call Mike 585-704-5313. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2006, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/13 "2006-12-29T23:21:46Z")
Thanks for telling your friends asshole…oh wait maybe you did and I was not included \>:0 ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2006, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/14 "2006-12-30T00:08:54Z")
wow sam i vmiss the days of chilling with u guys in the mighty parking lot whil lee slid his bare ass across me tercel or when we were going to pus spinners on my regal ---
**Author:** ![NA-KING](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/na-king/32/7515_2.png) [@NA-KING](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NA-KING)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2006, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/15 "2006-12-30T00:12:31Z")
It Dies Today, I got the hook up! HOLLA, HOLLA, HOLLA! ---
**Author:** ![BDR5oh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bdr5oh/32/7315_2.png) [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2006, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/16 "2006-12-30T01:44:10Z")
[PushButtonTheory.com](http://PushButtonTheory.com) … friends of mine gonna be your best bet … ---
**Author:** ![JUICEDSS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedss/32/7185_2.png) [@JUICEDSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JUICEDSS)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2006, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/17 "2006-12-30T05:18:46Z")
> [@BDR5oh](#): > > [PushButtonTheory.com](http://PushButtonTheory.com) … friends of mine gonna be your best bet … X2 :tup: ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2006, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/18 "2006-12-30T05:19:21Z")
congrats bro! awesome to hear ---
**Author:** ![MikeRi24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2006, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/19 "2006-12-30T09:49:30Z")
> [@dozr](#): > > The Rev Live i second that. my good friends brother is in that band [www.therevlive.com](http://www.therevlive.com) ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2006, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312/20 "2006-12-30T12:49:48Z")
If you do decide to go DJ, try to book Signature Entertainment. They use experienced DJ’s (all 15+ years experience DJing) that know how to read crowds and shit. They’re very professional, no young kids and shit. Mike Svetlock runs it and is also their best DJ, FYI… [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-band/22312.md?page=2)