Outdoors

Will your musicians play outdoors?

In most cases, yes. The situations in which musicians will not play outdoors are probably about the same as those in which anyone else would not want to be outdoors - rainy or chilly weather. One exception, though, is excessive sunlight -- instruments are very sensitive to prolonged exposure to sunlight. And you'll find your musicians quickly ducking for cover at the slightest drop of rain, whether they're in the middle of playing or not. It is best if the musicians can be under some sort of covering (such as a gazebo or tent), to avoid any issues coming up related to too much sun or any rain at all. If the air temperature is below 60 degrees F., our musicians reserve the right to play outdoors at their discretion only.

Another issue to consider in planning for music outdoors is acoustics - or the lack thereof. Without any chamber within which the sound can reverberate, it quickly dissipates and thus can be hard to hear - especially if the wind is blowing. One solution is to rent amplification equipment (mikes, amp, and speakers).