- Location:
- Sunnyvale, California
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 300 miles from Sunnyvale.
- Pay Range:
-
$700-$3000 per event
- Member Since:
- 2007
- Primary Category:
- Dance Cover Band
- Additional Categories:
- Live Band
- Genre:
- 60's Hits, 70's Hits, 80's Hits, 90's Hits, Dance, Disco, Pop, Rock, Top 40, Variety
- Influences:
- Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar, James Brown, Elvis Presley, Santana, Donna Summer, Bobby Darin, The Pointer Sisters, The Temptations, The Rolling Stones
Group Members
- Melissa Hart - Vocals
- Dan Rola - Vocals
- Scott Switzer - Alto & Tenor Saxophones
- Dave Miller - Keyboard
- Tom Quade - Guitar
- Mike Dile - Bass
- Dave Powell - Drums
Description
Thanks for checking out the #1 Gigmasters Live Band in Northern California!. With a focus on danceable rock, pop, motown, disco and R&B tunes from the 60s through today, this 7-piece band has a record of getting everyone out on the dance floor. Add their sophisticated jazz quartet during cocktails and dinner and their recorded music during breaks and you've got a single solution to your music needs for your next event. Their unique blend of rock and jazz musicians allows them to play a broad variety of music which appeals to almost any audience, adding additional variety to the genres above by including soul, funk, ballads, jazz standards and even a sprinkling of music from the 40's big band era. A previous client stated it best, "It's nearly impossible to provide ageless music which gets people from their teens through their 80s on the dance floor. The Sound Effect has excelled at this challenge." Just take a look at our extensive library of more than 200 songs below and you'll no doubt find several of your favorites.
To add a level of sophisticated ambience, The Sound Effect Jazz Quartet is frequently utilized during cocktails and dinner. Between the Jazz Quartet, the Sound Effect Band, and their provision of recorded music during intermissions, The Sound Effect provides a comprehensive solution to the musical needs of your event from beginning to end.
Whether you select items from our "Ala Carte" menu or go for an additional discount with a "Combination Platter", our goal is to provide you and your guests with a day of fond memories that will last a lifetime. We fully understand the stress that is encountered when undertaking a major event and want to work with you as much as possible ahead of time to ensure that the last thing you'll need to worry about during the event is the band. For events more than 50 miles from San Jose, a travel fee applies. Take a look at the "Quick Quotes" and you'll see that we have the most competitive pricing of any of the 5-star bands in the Bay Area.
THE SOUND EFFECT BAND (Ala Carte)
A 7-piece band (male and female vocalists, sax, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums) featuring a mix of rock, pop, R&B, soul, funk, motown, jazz and ballads. We focus on songs which are dancing favorites to keep the dance floor full throughout your event.
THE SOUND EFFECT JAZZ TRIO/QUARTET(Ala Carte)
For more subtle background music featuring jazz standards, The Sound Effect Trio or Quartet can provide your event with music during the cocktail hour and dinner, or when music is not the feature of your event. The trio consists of keyboard, bass and drums. The quartet adds a saxophone to the instrumentation.
COMBINATION PLATTERS
Platinum - 1 1/2 hours of The Sound Effect Quartet for cocktails and/or dinner, followed by 4 hours of The Sound Effect Band. Includes 2 Special Request Songs.
Gold *** OUR MOST POPULAR EVENT PACKAGE *** - 1 1/2 hours of The Sound Effect Quartet for cocktails and/or dinner, followed by 3 hours of The Sound Effect Band. Includes 1 Special Request Song.
Silver - 1 hour of The Sound Effect Quartet for cocktails and/or dinner, followed by 2 hours of The Sound Effect Band.
SPECIAL SONG REQUESTS
When booking The Sound Effect Band, we are happy to work up arrangements of special songs you'd like to request, given that we have sufficient advance time to create the arrangements and rehearse them. We are happy to work up one special request for the third hour of band time booked at no extra charge, or two songs for a four hour booking.
TESTIMONIALS (from non-Gigmasters clients)
From John, the Groom of a San Francisco Wedding Reception (Platinum Package, September, 2008)
The Sound Effect was everything we could ask for and more! Not only are they talented and well versed musicians, they conduct themselves with the utmost level of professionalism and customer service. A band plays a big role in the overall success of a wedding reception, and The Sound Effect delivered in every aspect. We received multiple compliments about the band from friends and family. Lastly, we would like to thank Scott for his exceptional customer service and attention to detail. You deal with many different vendors in planning a wedding and Scott was one of the most responsive and courteous, which makes a challenging process so much easier!
From Baldwin, the Groom at a San Francisco Wedding Reception (Platinum Package, July, 2007)
We thought your band did a phenomenal job. We had a great time dancing to your music and would definitely recommend the band to anyone we know that is getting married. We appreciate how you were able to adapt to the chaotic timeline and do the MC-ing.
From Diklah & Shlomi, the Bride and Groom at a Palo Alto Wedding Reception (Jazz Trio, May, 2007)
The Sound Effect trio played at our wedding, and proved to be an excellent choice. We met them during one of their rehearsals, and they all seemed very nice and professional. Throughout our communication with them, they were very responsive and very prompt.
Song List
Available For:
Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings
Feedback
- Thank you, Scott, and your amazing band - the music was just wonderful! Had everyone up dancing, just as you promised! We had so many compliments on your talents! And, wow, did my Irish friends smile when the Irish music started!!! My daughter and her new husband were thrilled with the way you played "their favorites" as were all their friends. And, you were so pleasant to work with!
Very best wishes for continued success with your musical talents, you're terrific!!
-- P P, Tiburon, CA, 11/9/2008
- Our event went off great and I received many compliments on the band. We were holding a fundraising auction for a public elementary school, which has been typically mundane and ending immediately following the auction. Having The Sound Effect for our event this year turned the whole thing around and people danced until it was time to turn on the lights. They did a fantastic job setting the mood with a great selection of music while people were perusing the auction items, eating, talking, etc. Following the auction, we dimmed the lights, the band started back up, and the crowd on the dance floor grew. At the end, everybody still wanted more, even though the babysitters were working overtime.
Thanks guys,... and Melissa, our event was a huge success and we hit the number we needed to fund the new playground, with revenue exceeding any previous fundraising effort for the school.
Josh -- Josh R, Benicia, CA, 3/24/2007
- The Sound Effect was great. The band was very professional and sounded great in the space provided. Our house wedding had 175 people, and every comment about the band was positive. I had several guests come up to me and tell me that it was such a refreshing change to have a band instead of a DJ, and it was fun to have them perform. We also had their jazz quartet perform after the ceremony which added so much to the ambiance of the evening.. The members were friendly, outgoing, and willing to chat with guests and that put them over the top for me. I'd reccomend them to anyone. -- Steve R, Davenport, CA, 5/31/2008
- The Sound Effect performed at my wedding and they were simply awesome! I had several guests (many of whom are music connoisseurs) comment on the high quality of the musicians and vocalists. The band stayed energetic all night and got everyone on the dance floor. The entire evening went very smoothly!
In addition, the band leader Scott was extremely responsive to all my requests related to scheduling, special songs, etc. It was a pleasure to work with them!
I bet that in a couple years, the band will be very well-known in the Bay Area and it will be difficult to book with them -- grab them fast!!! -- Elizabeth C, San Francisco, CA, 10/28/2007
- The Sound Effect helped our Anniversary Party come off above all expectations. Their range of music appealed to our diverse group of family and friends and they kept the dance floor hopping all night. Not only was their music outstanding, they looked like they were having a great time. During their breaks they mingled with the guests and we felt as though we had known them for years by the end of the night.
We had many guest come up to us and ask us how we found such a great band. They were amazed to hear that we found them on the internet. So many of our guests were asking them about their availability that I think they nearly ran out of business cards. -- Larry A, Hillsborough, CA, 10/10/2008
- Responsive and organized! Enthusiastic! Accommodating and flexible! Talented and creative! A great mix of sophistication and fun. The Sound Effect is a wonderful group of musicians who made every effort to ensure that our wedding day went off exactly as we had envisioned it. They even learned a few of our favorite songs, including the first dance. We very much enjoyed working with the band, and Scott in particular made the entire process comfortable and stress free. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. -- Rik G, Petaluma, CA, 9/22/2007
- this band was nothing less than awesome at our wedding reception. extremely versitile, they can play jazz quartet during dinner and then play all kinds of rock and pop - probably just about any song you could name. Scott is the leader of the band and is totally gracious and professional-thanks Scott. the Sound Effect is the best deal going, they are guaranteed to rock your party and they have enjoy themselves too which is nice to see. hire this band today, take it from the bride and groom you won't be disappointed!
KK; 12/27/07 -- Laura F, San Jose, CA, 12/15/2007
- Absolutely wonderful. All comments positive, very accomodating. Very sensitive to needs and requests, very talented and accomplished musicians. Everyone loved the band, and I would hire them again in a flash.Thank you. Scott Mann, Discovery Bay Yacht Club. -- Scott M, Discovery Bay, CA, 12/31/2007
- The group was very professional in all aspects. Listening to their music one could tell they loved what they were doing and obviously had extnesive backgrounds in the world of music! I would reccomend The Sound Effect to anyone looking for great music, fun people, and true professionals. -- Bob H, Roseville, CA, 6/7/2008
- The band was very professional and efficient in communications which was great. We asked them to make some changes to leads in some songs and asked them to learn one new song. They did it with ease. They were very accommodating to us. They showed up on time and looking great and played incredible music for our wedding. People commented on their music and style and passion. And although i never intend to have my own wedding again, we would absolutely recommend then! -- Arthur C, San Francisco, CA, 8/11/2007
- There are no words to explain how pleased my wife and I were. Most importantly I had nothing but compliments from my guest about their performance and overall great attitudes. We felt like we've known The Sound Effect for years and had a great time partying with them. The night ended to fast. Thank you Sound Effect and God Bless. -- Errol R, Lathrop, CA, 7/7/2007
- The Sound Effect played for my son's Barmitzvah. My son spent three weeks looking and listening to at least 100 bands on the internet. We picked The Sound Effect because they were better than all the other bands we listened to and fit within our budget.
Both the kids and the adults had an amazing night. The Sound Effect and their music hit just the right tone for a magic evening with great dancing, fun and soul. They were so professional and such nice people. I have already heartily recommended them to several dear friends. We will use them again ourselves as soon as we can. They are great in every way. Scott Switzer, the band leader arranged and rehearsed some special songs for us. He was super accomadating and totally responsible and professional. Their two lead singers rock and so do their musicians. This band has heart, soul and spirit. I highly recommend The Sound Effect.
-- Jeffrey B, San Francisco, CA, 6/16/2007
- Our wedding was everything we wanted it to be, and The Sound Effect exceeded all of our expectations. It was great working with them before the event, and they went to great lengths to ensure that every detail was taken care of. A very easy vendor to work with. It was also great that they were able to provide music for the ceremony, cocktails, dinner and for terrific dancing afterwards. A true one-stop shop for music during the evening. The dance floor was full the whole evening, and every guest that mentioned the band had only great things to say about them. -- Larry A, Santa Clara, CA, 11/1/2008
- We were so pleased with the Sound Effect. They were everything and more than we expected in a band. Our wedding was perfect and they were a hit with all of our guests, both old and young. They played a variety of songs and kept the dance floor full the entire night. Everyone commented on how great they were. We would recommend them to any future bride and groom. They'll make your day unique and fun! -- Ann R, San Jose, CA, 12/13/2008
- The Sound Effect played for our son's Bar Mitzvah and wildly exceeded all of our expectations. They sound much better in person than there demos. They're also friendly and outgoing and don't have any musician's ego issues. I'd highly recommend them. -- Julie B, Santa Clara, CA, 10/18/2008
- The Sound Effect was an exceptional addition to our reunion and made for a much more memorable event than a DJ would have done. -- Alice C, Saratoga, CA, 10/11/2008
- Having live music, and especially choosing The Sound Effect, made for a lively and fun party. Thanks everyone. -- Jennie M, Hillsborough, CA, 10/25/2008
- Our clients were bursting with good things to say about the band. Their music selection was just the right mix to keep everyone on the dance floor, and the band fed off of the energy of the dancers to keep everything going until the end. -- Charles B, Redwood City, CA, 11/8/2008
- The Sound Effect provided a great atmosphere for celebrating all of the hard work of our staff during the past year. They assisted us with the timeline as we planned our event, and performed very well. They had people up on the dance floor who hadn't danced in years. We'd certainly recommend them and hope to use them again soon. -- Troy W, Stockton, CA, 12/5/2008
- You can't go wrong in booking The Sound Effect for your event. This it the second time this year we've booked them for clients and they were extremely well satisfied in both cases. We'll continue to recommend them to our clients for future events when live music has been requested. -- Charles B, San Jose, CA, 12/6/2008
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