Wedding Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Funk Syndicate a ‘real’ band or just a group of musicians brought together to perform at our wedding and how many people are in the band ?

A: We are a real band. We are proud to say that we are in our fifth year collectively and the same people show up to each performance. There are 8 performers and we employ a sound company to monitor and manage the volume.

Q: Speaking of volume … are you loud? Are my older relatives going to be able to dance and enjoy some conversation?

A: We use digital technology. There are no loud amplifiers onstage which puts us light years ahead the rest of the bands.This give us total control to manage volume. Music volume is NEVER an issue ! In fact, we are always asked to turn it up. 

Q: Once you load-in the reception hall, how long does it take for setup ?

A: Once we have the electricity amenities needed and know the perimeters of our playing area, we can be setup & ready within 2 hrs. It is one hour to  tear down. What we need to know from you is what time we have access to the reception area and what time we need to quit making noise before guests arrive. This gives us an opportunity to set volume levels the make this one of the best days of your life !

Q: Can you provide break music in between sets or play a CD that we have made ourselves?

A: Absolutely! We can also accommodate any special announcements, special dances or in some cases special music requests. For instance, we have played numerous Italian
and Jewish weddings where we were asked to play The Hora – Hava Nagila.

Q: You spoke about helping us customize the music. How do you do this?

A: We actually meet with you or your wedding planner to go over our repertoire in order to build the perfect sets for your night. And I might also add that during this process, we can agree on how long each set and break will be. We price ourselves for f complete sets of music or four total hours.

Q: I am going to have a variety of age groups at my reception. Will there be something there
for every one to dance to?

A: Funk Syndicate caters to a broad demographic of age groups. Your family and guests will be on their feet dancing no matter what age!

Q: What is method of payment?

A: We require a 50% deposit to hold the date. The balance due is the evening of the reception. We accept checks, cash and money orders. We do not accept credit cards.

Q: What if I have planned my reception for an outside venue and it rains?

A: Unfortunately, Mother Nature can alter any outdoor plans so we suggest that  an alternate and more sheltered plan be in the works. This is your responsibility. When in doubt make sure that the venue is covered to avoid any accidents that can occur when you mix electricity, rain or severe weather. 

Q: This all sounds great! How do we get started?

A: First thing is to get familiar with our repertoire in order to get an idea of what songs you would like for us to perform. You can go to www.kcfunk.com and click on the REPERTOIRE button. If needed, we can provide you with a professional promo kit that gives you everything you need to know about the band. This also includes some recent live recordings of what we sound like. I would also suggest that you see and hear the band live to know exactly what you are going to get. After you have done your homework, you can call our business line at 913-269-8537.

We will be proud to be a part of your special day and we guarantee that you and your  guests will be talking about Funk Syndicate for years to come. In fact, many of our married couples and their families continue to come see us for months and years after.

Funk Syndicate is your ‘perfect wedding entertainment’ solution!