Music Management

Tips for outdoor wedding ceremonies

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Many brides dream of having a romantic outdoor wedding. While outdoor gardens, views of the water and beautiful sunsets do create a very special ambience, the surroundings are not always hospitable to musicians’ delicate instruments. The sun can be damaging to a stringed instrument’s fine finish, for example, or the ground conditions can put a harp in jeopardy. The wind can be a potential problem for music stands and the sounds of the ocean can hamper the sound of the music.
Here are some guidelines that we offer for outdoor wedding ceremonies:
There can be no rain, mist or drizzle.
Musicians cannot perform in temperatures lower than 60 degrees.
Musicians must be out for direct sunlight.
Harps must be placed on a dry, level surface that is clear of debris.
When close to the ocean, a tent for the musicians is desirable.
If you have any questions, you can always call our office at 617-489-7600 and speak to one of our knowledgeable salespeople. We always try to accommodate your wishes.
Our picks for artists with many years of ceremony experience both indoors and out:

Band Viewing Opportunities

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For all you future brides and grooms planning your weddings for 2010, or for those of you still planning a holiday party, we’d like to give you a chance to hear some of our favorite bands live. If you are interested in attending any of the following events or showcases, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 617-489-7600 to RSVP and we will give you all the details.
Saturday November 28th
8:00 p.m.
Boston
Sunday November 29th
3:00 p.m.
Arlington
Wednesday December 2nd
8:00 p.m.
Somerville
Friday December 11th
Boston

Platinum Plate Gala November 21st

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Music Management is proud to be participating in this year’s T.V. Diner Platinum Plate Gala with host Billy Costa of Kiss 108.  The event takes place Saturday November 21st at the Herb Chambers Lexus Dealership in Sharon.
Representing Music Management for this 800 guest event will be the Hip Pocket Orchestra and the Remix Jazz Trio.  Tickets are available at Aceticket.com.  All proceeds from this event will benefit the good work of Cradles to Crayons.  
Learn about Cradles to Crayons HERE.
For more information about the Platinum Plate Gala, click HERE.
For more information about Hip Pocket Orchestra, click HERE 
Go directly to the Hip Pocket Orchestra website HERE.
For information about the Remix Jazz, click HERE.
T.V. Diner host Billy Costa sat down with Stu Camiel and the Hip Pocket Orchestra to talk about the gala and the music.  View the interview HERE.

Jazz at the Four Season’s Bristol Lounge

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The Four Season’s Bristol Lounge remains one of the few rooms in the city where you can hear top notch pianists play 7 days a week – a great thing to  keep this in mind if you are looking for live music in an elegant and relaxed setting.  Music Management is pleased to have been partnering with the Four Seasons for many years to provide music in the Bristol Lounge, where you will find a great menu and never a cover charge to hear Boston’s best jazz musicians.  Music Management recommends you pay a visit to The Bristol Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel where we have updated the live music schedule to include lively jazz trios every Friday and Saturday night. 
On Fridays from 8pm to midnight The Bert Seager Trio, including Barry Smith on bass and Nat Mugavero on drums, is the featured group.  The level of interaction and musical freedom that these musicians achieve while performing in a hotel lounge is refreshing. 
On Saturdays Joe Barbato performs with his trio during the same hours.  If you are looking for a soulful jazz musician, Joe is the real thing.  
The Four Seasons has also hired Jeffrey Moore – Boston’s most elegant hotel pianist – to play Monday through Thursday nights from 6 to 10 pm and also on Sunday nights from 6 to 9 pm.  Jeffrey has a vast repertoire and polished sound. After playing at the Langham Hotel for 27 years, he is really excited about stepping up to Boston’s finest hotel piano lounge.   Known as “a living library of American Music,” Jeffrey literally has at his fingertips more than three thousand works of popular, classical, jazz, and show music.  
Every Sunday during brunch the fine jazz duo of bassist Dan Greenspan and pianist Doug Johnson perform from 11 am to 2 pm.  Dan and Doug have been playing together for over 20 years and have a beautiful and intimate rapport.