FAQs
How far in advance should we book?
Booking as early as possible is always the best way to go! This ensures that the Dulie Noted band is reserved and locked in for your very special day.
If ever you find yourself in a crunch and wanted to hire Dulie Noted, please feel free to reach out. We are very optimistic a solution can be worked out.
Does the Dulie Noted band work with Party Planners?
We absolutely love collaborating with party planners! We understand that planning a memorable event whether it's a high-energy wedding reception or a corporate party, it takes teamwork and collaboration, which is why we are dedicated to joining forces with any Party Planner to make your vision come to life.
Do you travel outside of New York City?
Yes, we do! Even though our home base is NYC / Tri-state area, we love traveling and playing events in far-off destinations. Whether it's a beachside wedding in Bali or a corporate retreat amidst the serene mountains of Switzerland, the Dulie Noted band is ready, willing and able to make your dream event come true! Please feel free to reach out for more details.
Does Dulie Noted work with a DJ and/or Rapper?
Indeed, it is what we deem as an additional service, all you need to do is reach out to our dedicated staff and make the inquiry about the DJ and/or Rapper.
Do you offer ceremony and cocktail hour music?
Absolutely without a doubt! We have some of the finest NYC musicians and vocalists who would be thrilled to perform for your ceremony and/or cocktail hour!
Will you MC our event?
Yes! One of our vocalists always emcees and will take care of all the announcements throughout your special event. Our MC will keep the room energized and the audience fully engaged!
What size band(s) do you offer?
Our basic band setup is 8 pieces, which includes 3 vocalists, a keyboardist, drummer, bassist, saxophonist and guitarist. Dulie Noted can easily add one or more instrumentalist such as trumpet, trombonist, vocalist and/or a DJ, rapper to the mix. We can also size down to a Duo, Trio, Quartet or Quintet etc based on your personal preferences and budget.
Do you play ethnic music?
Absolutely! We do it all the time!
The Dulie Noted band helps clients celebrate their heritage by performing horas, tarantellas and other ethnic songs.
Do you take special song requests? Also I have certain songs that I don't want to be played... is that okay?
Absolutely! We can and will learn any of your special requests including your first dance, father/daughter dance, mother/son, ceremony, bridal party entrance, cake cutting etc.
We just ask that you email us the URL of the song from YouTube or mp3 at least 30 days prior to your event. Whether you have specific songs that you want played or ones that you'd rather not hear, just let us know. We will surely accommodate your special request!
How long does the band play for?
Included in our wedding package is:
⦁ one hour for the ceremony (30 minutes for pre-ceremony, 30 minutes for the actual ceremony),
⦁ one hour for the cocktail hour, and
⦁ four hours for the reception.
If your reception is longer than four hours or if you need an after-party DJ, please let us know.
Does the band take breaks?
We definitely provide continuous music at all of our events. We work closely with you and the Party Planner and/or Maitre ‘d to coordinate the flow of your special event.
What does the band wear?
The gentlemen wear black suits with a black shirt and a white tie. Ladies wear classy black dresses.
And if you want something else, please ask us. Chances are we can make it happen for you.
Does the band have insurance?
Yes, we carry full liability insurance. We will provide a copy of our COI (Certificate of Insurance) to your venue upon execution of the performance agreement if requested.