The Acoustic Duo

TO HAVE SOME OF YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED PLEASE SCROLL DOWN & CLICK TO FIND OUT MORE
Do you have a CD? How far do you travel? What do you offer? Will I need a DJ? What will you wear at my event? I am not sure what I want yet, can you help? What is your set list? Do you have public liability insurance? Are you PAT tested? What Equipment do you have?
How much do you cost? What is included in the quoted price? How do I book the duo? Do you require a deposit? Will I need to sign a booking agreement?
What are your Sound Requirements? What is your space requirement at the venue? How long can you play for? What about sound check? Is it possible to customise the repertoire? Can we learn a special song or songs that are not on the play list?
DO WE HAVE A CD? Yes - We have a hardcopy promo CD available to send out upon request. Please email us at: info@theacousticduo.com. HOW FAR DO YOU TRAVEL? We are based in London but will travel to venues throughout the UK and Abroad. WHAT DO WE OFFER? You will be getting two professional musicians at a very competitive price, performing pure acoustic arrangements of well known songs without backing tracks. 1 x guitarist + 1 x vocalist. We have our own PA system so you do not need to hire one. WILL I NEED A DJ? As we are an acoustic duo, it is not your usual live band/DJ disco dancing atmosphere, so we do not provide a DJ option as such. If you are looking to have a disco atmosphere to end the evening, a DJ would be a great option to follow our live music or work in-between our sets for variety. If having a DJ to play after us is not what you had in mind, then we can play music in between our sets via an iPod through the PA system at no extra cost to you and would still get your guests dancing. Either way having a duo and/or a DJ would still be a more affordable option than hiring a full live band. WHAT WILL WE WHERE AT YOUR EVENT? Weddings & Private Functions - We will dress suitably for your event - for weddings this includes evening wear and smart dress. I AM NOT SURE WHAT I WANT YET - CAN YOU HELP? We are more than happy to offer ideas to help you structure your evening's entertainment and will liaise with you via a very personal service to get the music perfect for your event. We will work around any special requirements you may have and are always happy to answer any questions. Email us at info@theacousticduo.com or fill out our CONTACT USEnquiry Form DO YOU HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE? Yes we are both members of the musicians union and are covered via Hencilla Canworth Ltd. Further details available via this link http://hencilla-musicians.mmbox.co.uk/Liability Certificate available upon request. ARE YOU PAT TESTED? YES - you can view our PAT Test by clicking HERE.
HOW MUCH DO YOU COST? Please fill out our ONLINE ENQUIRY FORM and we will send you your quote. please provide us with as much information as you can. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE QUOTED PRICE? The quote is based upon details provided by you in your initial enquiry and it is inclusive of all extra costs such as travel and VAT, unless stated otherwise. HOW DO I BOOK THE DUO? BOOKING IS EASY - A FEW SIMPLE STEPS: 1) Fill out our Online Booking Enquiry Form (Available HERE) 2) We send you a QUOTE 3) Let us know you want to go ahead with your booking & we send you a booking confirmation form with details of all your event requirements 4) Return the form back to us & your deposit. 5) Booking is confirmed & we come and perform for you! To view or download our Terms and Conditions of Booking - Click Here If you have any questions at all please email: info@theacousticduo.com DO YOU REQUIRE A DEPOSIT? Yes - this is set at 20% of your quoted price. Once you have filled in your booking details your deposit must be paid within 5 days in order to secure your date. WILL I NEED TO SIGN A BOOKING AGREEMENT? Some events may require this. The booking agreement will have details of the engagement; the date of the event, the duration of set and the agreed price. The booking agreement is made in accordance with our booking terms and conditions - this is to protect both parties against any last minute cancellations. Any questions on our terms please email or call us for clarification. To view our Term and Conditions - Click here
SOUND REQUIREMENTS: Power Supply for our PA system Please let us know if a sound limiter* is fitted within the venue. * Sound limiters are devices that are designed to monitor the sound in a venue and limit the maximum sound level that can be generated by sound equipment used by DJ's or Bands etc.. SPACE REQUIREMENTS AND YOUR VENUE: If you are having a DJ or a full live band playing at any time, is there sufficient room at your venue for both to set up and perform? Our minimum space requirement is approx 4 x 3 metres. HOW LONG CAN WE PLAY FOR? The standard set lengths in general are: 1 x 45 min set 2 x 45 min set 3 x 45 min set NB// additions to this might be 1-2 songs performed during a wedding ceremony for example. But we can also cover the following 1 x 60min, 2 x 60 mins - depending on how you are planning your event Please find out more by filling in our ONLINE ENQUIRY FORM SOUND CHECK? We will need time before any guests arrive to set up our equipment and check the sound levels, (minimum of 30 mins). Ideally, it is best to have about 45mins, so that we can ensure the best sound quality and volume level suitable for the venue. IS IT POSSIBLE TO CUSTOMISE THE REPERTOIRE? Yes of course - feel free to look at our set list and select the songs you would most like to hear and veto any songs that you would rather not hear. One thing to bear in mind is that during the event we might adjust the set order slightly or songs, depending on dynamics, set pacing and audience reaction. CAN WE LEARN A SPECIAL SONG OR SONGS THAT ARE NOT ON THE LIST? We are happy to learn song(s) at your request, if you let us know no less than 14 days in advance so that we can prepare. Depending on your requirements you may be required to pay a small additional fee per song for this service, and if so, this will be included in your quote.
WHERE WE MIGHT WORK BEST: Corporate Parties & Functions Playing during your meal Playing in between presentations and/or speech's Playing whilst you have drinks & greet your guests Or at another time at your request as arranged in advance Weddings & Civil Ceremonies: Playing during your wedding/civil ceremony - Entrance of the Couple/Bride - During the signing of the register - As the couple make their exit Playing during the drinks reception and photographs Playing during your main meal or wedding breakfast Playing early evening to warm up your guests before your DJ arrives to take over and get your guests on the dance floor. Playing in between your DJ's sets. Or at another time at your request as arranged in advance.