Ad Hoc Party Bands & Wedding Vendors

Wild Road Country

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:18:34 +0000

Partial Song List

Amarillo By Morning, George Strait
Little Sister, Dwight Yokum
Fast As You, Dwight Yokum
Copperhead Road, Steve Earl
Guitars & Cadillacs, Dwight Yokum
Honkey Tonk Woman, Rolling Stones
Friends In Low Places, Garth Brooks
The Fireman, George Strait
Good Hearted Woman, Willie& Waylon
Pancho & Lefty, Four Horseman
Way to Survive, Ray Price
Jack to A King, Ricky Van Shelton
Silver Wings, Merle Haggard
All My Exes Live in Texas, George Strait
Six Days on the Road, Dave Dudley
Tulsa Time, Don Williams/Eric Clapton
Memphis, Chuck Berry/Buck Owens
Stand Up, Mel McDaniel
Tennessee Waltz, Traditional
Help Me Make It Through The Night, Kris Kristofferson
Hot Rod Lincoln, Commander Cody
Farewell Party, Gene Watson
Steel Guitar Rag, Merle Travis
Wreck of the Ol' 97, Johnny Cash
Put Another Log on the Fire, Tompall Glaser
Tempted, Marty Stuart
Old Time Rock and Roll, Bob Seger
Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On, Mel McDaniel
Swinging Doors, Merle Haggard
Big City, Merle Haggard
Long Haired Country Boy, Charlie Daniels
Chattahoochee, Alan Jackson
Don’t You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me, Ray Price
Hands to Yourself, Georgia Satellites
Oh Lonesome Me, Georgia Satellites
Folsom Prison, Johnny Cash
Hey Good Looking, Hank Williams
Jambalaya, Hank Williams
Cowboy Rides Away, George Strait
Just Call Me Lonesome, Radney Foster
Dance With Who Brung You, Asleep at the Wheel
Will I do till the right one comes along, Prairie Oyster
Looking At The World Through a Windshield, Dave Dudley

Raves & Reviews

We thoroughly enjoyed having you guys play at our non-profit event! It was so great to see the kids and their families enjoying your amazing musical talent. Thank you so much for sharing the evening with us, we appreciate it so much and would love to have you back again! -Shawna

Hey guys, I just wanted to say thank you so much for playing at my wedding reception. You guys were awesome! The music just kept on playing and the songs were everything I had wanted! My husband and I were both very pleased and so glad we had a band. I think our guests had a great time too! Thank you for learning the song we had asked for as well. I will definitely recommend you all and keep you in mind for any upcoming celebrations we might have. Good luck in upcoming gigs and thank you again! Elizabeth in Elbert

Wild Road Country is an amazing band. Their music was wonderful, they were very professional, and the rapport between the band members was pleasant. The audience was very responsive to their performance. I would certainly hire them for future events. Melissa ~ Town Fair Board

We hired Wild Road to play at our Neighborhood Night Out event. It was great! They arrived early to set up and played lively fun country music to the crowd for over 2 hours. The vocals and instruments were professional sounding and many people came up to me throughout the night complimenting and asking questions about the band. I would definitely consider hiring Wild Road again for another event. Thanks! Amy ~ Home Owners Association

Classic Country, Modern Country, Country Swing Band

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Wild Road is a group of guys who love to play Classic Country, Newer Country and Country Swing. This band has formed a great sound with some very talented people and they just love to play good Country Music.

This band was formed with the idea that Country Music is a staple of Americana that rivals that of the blues and Rock and Roll. With that in mind, they band works hard at every show to bring you the very best in Country music. If you are looking to have a live country band at your next event or evening of entertainment, Wild Road is the band for you.

The Wild Road Country Band plays for festivals and backyard parties, company events, weddings and more throughout Colorado. They are perfect corporate entertainment for your company picnic in Denver, Boulder, Vail, Colorado Springs, Steamboat Springs, Keystone, Aspen, Estes Park, as well as surrounding states: Wyoming, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska and New Mexico.

For events in Denver, Boulder, Vail, Colorado Springs, Frisco, Estes Park and other towns throughout Colorado as well as surrounding states where you want a great band that plays country hits, Wild Road Country is the perfect choice.

Best of the Knot…. AGAIN!

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:06:14 +0000

Ad Hoc Entertaiment is pleased to announce that brides have voted us The Best of The Knot 2012! This is our 5th year in a row as a Knot favorite and we couldn't be happier!

Saving the Date for Jen & Matt

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:01:50 +0000

Aren't they darling?!!

Why You Should Use Live Musicians For Your Ceremony

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:32:25 +0000

Most of our bands are able to provide a smaller ensemble for your ceremony. Whether you hire a classical ensemble or a full band, we recommend you use live musicians for your ceremony. Here’s why…

We feel very strongly that you should use real musicians, not CD’s, for the ceremony. The average length of time it takes for a bride to walk down the aisle (or as we often experience in Colorado, a mountain path) is somewhere between 10 and 30 seconds but the recordings a DJ would use are somewhere between 2 and 4 minutes long. With many favorite classical songs, that 30-second walk is over before you get to the part of the music people recognize. That means that a DJ has to fade out the music they are using when the bride reaches the altar so that she and the bridal party don’t have to stand there waiting awkwardly for several minutes until the song is over. Ceremony musicians have the distinct advantage of being able to being the song at the right place and can time the music on the spot, ending pieces more gracefully and musically. Plus, live music is more elegant!

Ad Hoc Entertainment Receives 2011 Denver Award

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:13:27 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

NEW YORK, NY, December 7, 2011 — Ad Hoc Entertainment has been selected for the 2011 Denver Award in the Music Entertainment category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

The Knot Real Wedding

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:40:17 +0000

The Knot featured the real wedding of Ryan and Caki Cook.

The reception took place at the University Club downtown and featured the Spotlight Band for the entertainment. Spotlight Band leader, Matt Bassano, says, "This wedding was unusual in that the bride and groom wanted a gospel choir to sing the choir parts on the Rollings Stones tune, You Can't Always Get What You Want. We hired Shiva Maxi's group. The choir couldn't get through the crowd at first so they started singing from where they were, eight there on the dance floor among the guests. It was one of the great moments in our history. The crowd went nuts, everyone sang, and we had a blast!"

How to Choose Between a Band and a DJ

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:22:17 +0000

There are different types of Bands and different types of DJs…

A wedding DJ is different from a club DJ or a hip-hop DJ just as a wedding band is different from a bar band or a show band. Wedding DJs and bands have a wide repertoire to delight all ages and musical tastes. Other types of bands and DJs, though great in their own fields, won’t have the wide repertoire, experience with all the genres of music, and understanding of how weddings flow that an experienced wedding band or DJ will have. Also, a good wedding band or DJ understands that the party is not about them, it’s about you!

The Ceremony

For your wedding ceremony music, always go with live musicians. The reason: a DJ’s recording of Pachelbel’s Canon is 3 minutes long but you may only need 30 seconds as you walk down the aisle… the DJ is going to have to simply fade the track out which will sound awkward. Wedding musicians, on the other hand, pick a good place to end the piece, so the song actually ends rather than just fading out.

The Reception

With music for the wedding reception, it’s not as cut and dried…

1) Live music adds a special touch you and your guests will remember for years to come. Just as Danny, a groom who hired the Spotlight Band said, “If only our friends had a wedding reception band like this I would’ve quit whining during the first song!”

2) A DJ will generally (not always) be cheaper than a wedding reception band, although sometimes not by much, and if you’re planning a longer reception, various things can change that. For example, a string quartet and a DJ may cost as much as 75% of the price of a live band that can play the wedding ceremony, background music for cocktails and dinner, then launch into dance music for the rest of the night.

3) A band will be higher energy because real instruments just simply kick harder than a recording. Of course, it had better be a good band that also knows when NOT to be loud and high energy, such as during dinner!

4) A DJ should have a huge selection on hand; however, if the bride and groom pick their favorites in advance, a really good wedding reception band (such as the Spotlight Band) can absolutely play as wide a variety as a DJ… and, again, it’ll kick harder, giving your entire reception more energy than someone can create by playing CDs.
Every situation is different, so call us to work out what combination of live musicians, wedding ceremony ensembles, wedding reception bands, and DJ’s will work best for you!

Gypsy Mandolin

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:52:51 +0000

Raves & Reviews

"they always provide us with the perfect match… they are reliable, sound phenomenal, and we never have to worry about anything with them…"

- Rebecca, Maggiano's

Mandolin-Guitar Duo

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303.282.6460

Charlie Provenza's Mandolin/Guitar Duo, Gypsy Mandolin is an extremely versatile duo, playing everything from gypsy and classical Italian music to bluegrass and the Blues.

Charlie Provenza heads this pair on mandolin, a six-time winner of the Telluride Festival mandolin contest and a Winfield mandolin championship title holder. To create an uplifting and unique atmosphere for your special event, choose this world-class duo.

Gypsy Mandolin playes for parties, corporate events and festivals throughout Colorado and in nearby states. They are the perfect choice for a unique atmosphere and upbeat sound.

The Polka Dotz

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:50:09 +0000

Raves & Reviews

"they always provide us with the perfect match… they are reliable, sound phenomenal, and we never have to worry about anything with them…"

- Rebecca, Maggiano's

Polka Duo

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303.282.6460

Polka Band with Accordion and Violin: The Polka Dotz accordion-violin duo plays polka, bluegrass, jazz, classical and more! This duo plays music to lift your spirits. Perfect for house parties, Oktoberfest, town festivals, parades, weddings, celebrations and private parties, this group will bring a dose of polka vitality to any event.

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This duo plays for festivals, picnics, parties, corporate banquets, themed events and more throughout Colorado and in nearby states.

The Polka Dotz at Larimer Square's Oktoberfest

DJs

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:13:50 +0000

Raves & Reviews

"…they always provide us with the perfect match… they are reliable, sound phenomenal, and we never have to worry about anything with them…"

- Rebecca, Maggiano's

Find a Wedding DJ, Karaoke DJ or Dance DJ

Inquire online (via the form to the right–>)
or call us anytime

303.282.6460

Our DJs are reliable, versatile, professional, and fun. Whatever the occasion, whether a lively tropical-theme bachelorette party or an all-ages formal reception, our experienced DJs create the mood with appropriate music, dress, and emcee services.

Choose from any genre of music including dance, rock, disco, oldies, Motown, big band, swing and more. We even have a variety of suggestions for first dance songs for your wedding reception and novelty songs to get that train weaving through the room or to get everybody up and doing the slide.