Uptown Drive boasts a “Certified Original Lineup” meaning we perform (and rehearse) with the same members at each and every contracted event whether hired as a wedding band or corporate event entertainment. This ensures a consistent choreographed show – something our clients have come to expect.
First and foremost we’ll need you to obtain a quote and confirm availability through our contact page. If everything looks like a great match we’ll send you over a performance contract, rider (don’t worry, no green M&Ms!) and a 50% deposit invoice to lock things in. Once paperwork is signed and deposit is sent in you’re all set!
Our clients have a slew of options for payment including ACH transfers, Chase QuickPay, credit cards (via PayPal), Venmo, Square Cash and, of course, a good old fashioned check in the mail or cash on site!
Yes, we carry a $2M general aggregate certificate with a blanket additionally insured provision.
To hire us as your Austin wedding band we are usually booking 8-14 months in advance but we hear from some of our corporate and other private event clients MUCH sooner to their event date. We suggest reaching out either way and please note that we frequently move scheduled nightclub shows to accommodate our private event clients!
Absolutely! We perform all over our home state of Texas quite easily with a touring van rental but also fly out for destination weddings and other select events. Contact us for a quote that will always include our travel costs!
Short answer – as much as you want! We recommend an indication on styles of music that would be the best fit alongside a short “please play” and “don’t play” list. This is all laid out concisely in our pre-show worksheet that you’ll have the opportunity to fill out a few weeks in advance of your event date.
They vary considerably for each event. Typically we’ll play 60min sets with 15-30min breaks but that all depends on the overall event flow. We take great pride working with our clients to button up a full event timelines and emcee scripts to cover all the bases and push any potential downtime down to ZERO!
We will always recommend a stage for the aesthetic and professionalism but it is not required. We do not bring staging with us and it’s definitely not a standard practice for bands to do so. If you are looking into one our requested dimensions are 16’x20’ with further detail available in our event rider.
Absolutely and we’ll go a step further to offer each speaker a quick mic tutorial (if applicable) and our audio engineer will be out front adjusting volume levels to make sure your guests hear each and every word!
Our standard lighting package provides awesome accents to our show without overpowering the decor and overall feel you worked so hard to achieve. Our setup does not illuminate the dance floor or other areas of your event space so just let us know if you’re looking to supplement!
We update our upcoming events calendar about a month ahead with both public showcases and private events. Just let us know what works best with your schedule!