Rare Form ... Rare Form is one of the most dynamic and charismatic wedding bands to serve the greater Boston/New England area. Choosing Rare Form guarantees you the quality live performance you expect from an outstanding group of professional entertainers - everytime! Having performed over 1200 weddings, as well as 300+ other bookings, at some of the finest hotels and function rooms in New England, we've got the experience to handle any situation with grace and style
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does the band offer any additional services?
A. Yes. Our keyboardist Eric Goldberg is available to perform solo piano during your cocktail hour. Eric is an outstanding jazz pianist whose solo performance never goes without notice. He's another example of how Rare Form gives your function that flair of excellence you're after.
Q. I'm having my ceremony at the same location as the reception. Can you also provide music for my ceremony?
A. In addition to performing during your cocktail hour, Eric Goldberg is also available for your ceremony. He's extremely experienced in this area, having performed for couples of every religous denomination imaginable. His ceremonial repertoire is vast, and he's extremely conscientious in coordinating the event with you, insuring you get exactly the music you want.
Our trumpet player, Mark Berney, is also available for ceremony performances. Mark also has a great amount of experience in this realm and has performed as a duo with Eric on various occasions. Mark is known for the beautiful, melodic tone he gets from his instrument; the perfect sound to enhance any ceremony.
Q. How many pieces are in the band?
A. The band is an 8 piece band which includes two horns; trumpet and sax. If you are on extremely tight budget, you can eliminate one or both of the horns. However, we do discourage this. Any live performance is greatly enhanced by the presence of a small horn section (trumpet and sax).
Q. What kind of music do you play?
A. We play most styles of popular music - take a look at our Song List! We can entertain you with sounds from the 1940's to today's current hits.
Q. Does Rare Form play at many weddings?
A. Absolutely! We also play at corporate functions and holiday parties, dances, benefits - all kinds of events! We do, however, play many more weddings than all other types of functions combined. We have posted a sampling of letters from satisfied clients of all types, on the Tributes page of our website.
Q. How does the band dress for a wedding reception?
A. The men in the band wear tuxes, while Gigi, our female vocalist, wears formal evening attire.
Q. How long do you typically play for?
A. The band typically performs for 4 hours at most wedding receptions. Our keyboardist, Eric Goldberg, is available to perform at your cocktail reception before the function, and the band can always stay for an extra half-hour or hour should you decide your crowd still has energy left to burn after the band has performed for 4 hours!
Q. How many breaks do you take?
A. Two breaks during a four hour performance. We'll play during dinner until the entrees are served. After dinner, we'll only take one more 15 minute break during the remainder of the function. Should you decide to hire the band beyond 4 hours, a decision that can be made on the spot that evening, we will take an additional 5 -10 minute break.
Q. What happens when the band takes a break? Does the party stop?
A. Certainly not! Rare Form will insure music is played throughout the evening to keep the party going. We have a large selection of CD's to play on all breaks to keep your party going strong!
Q. I don't see the song we want for our first dance on your song list? Will you learn a special request?
A. We are happy to learn songs for your first and last dances, as well as for your parents' dances. You can assist us in this effort by emailing us an mp3 of these special songs in advance.
Q. What time does the band arrive to set up prior to the function?
A. Our typical arrival time is 2 hours before the bands scheduled start time.
Q. Who do I speak with to coordinate the flow of events, introduction of the bridal party, and the special dances?
A. Approximately 6-8 weeks prior to your function date, Donna Driscoll, bass player Gene Driscoll's wife and all around gal Friday, will mail you our Wedding Reception Checklist. This form give us all the information we need to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. Typically, as the weeks, and then days, before the big day tick by, you'll be in touch with Donna to discuss details, and ask the many questions I'm sure you'll have. Rest assured, Donna's extremely friendly manner has calmed even the most nervous of brides. Many of our clients comment on how much they enjoyed working with Donna. We sure you will also.
