Deborah did a wonderful job at our wedding! She took the time to understand what type of music we wanted and what type of atmosphere we were looking for...  Initially, we were not sure if people were going to dance. We suggested that Deborah perform one type of music for our party if it looked like the crowd was going to dance; and another if they didn’t look interested in dancing. Deborah really engaged and worked the crowd. Everyone ended up dancing and having a good time—all the seats were empty. In fact, our music was so good that people from the next hall actually asked if they could join us.  Deborah’s voice is beautiful: She sounds like Streisand. And what a range: She sang a wide variety of songs for us: from jazz classics and oldies to popular dance tunes. We never had so much fun at a wedding. The music really made it happen—and music is one of the things that people remember about your wedding. We highly recommend Deborah Wang for your special event.

Drew and Danielle Stamford, CT

Dear Deborah, I just wanted to simply say “Thank You” for your professionalism. You were organized, polite, and handled all the details. Your music selections were perfect and you made my party a huge success. Your voice is incredible! Follow your dreams! I do hope to see you again soon! Good Luck & Thank You!

Sincerely, Michelle East Haven, CT

Hi Deb, Pete and I would like to thank you for your wonderful entertainment at our son’s Wedding Rehearsal dinner at Anthony’s Ocean view…. You really made it a very memorable event with the songs you sang.  Pete and Jennifer were so surprised when they came in. Your professionalism you demonstrated will be highly recommended for other occasions.

Sincerely, Carol & Pete New Haven, CT    

Dear Deborah, Thank you so much for the “spectacular” job you and your band did at our wedding! We especially appreciated the way you performed our first dance, “It Had To Be You”. You helped make our celebration a huge success and we are so happy we chose your band! We look forward to your arrangements at our future events in the years to come….

Fondly, Krista & Kevin Madison, CT    

Dear Deborah, Thank you so much for making my special birthday extra special by your presence and music. When you sang “Unforgettable” to me I felt 10 feet tall. Your music and you added the “special touch” to my party.

Ginger New Haven, CT

     “We didn’t think we could touch a live band, ” Robert said as I booked his July shoreline wedding. “I told you it would cost less than you thought, and it would sound awesome,” I answered, smiling as we went over the details of the reception.

     This is the reaction I often get when I book my group. We’re part of a new breed of bands making music in the new millennium. We’re in a world where trios sound like big band orchestras and duos boom out the base with subwoofers only a DJ would envy. How do we do it? The cutting edge musician is utilizing Midi (an acronym for musical instrument digital interface). Without getting too technical, midi enables a controller (often the piano player’s keyboard) to send signals to various synthesized sounds, telling them what and when to play. 

     I thought sequencing and programming were bad words, I had been in bands of six players or more for over 15 years. Then I heard the sound of a midi acoustic base played in a Jazz medley. I became a convert.

     Bear in mind, a song is only as good as the human that sequenced it and we musicians haven’t been replaced by our laptops yet. The groups that make the best use of midi are those that do not over-utilize its wonders, but incorporate it to expand their sound and to complement their talents.

     A piano player’s solo is only smokin’ if he is an excellent musician, no matter how good the midi base or drums sound. Nothing replaces a smooth vocalist singing your first dance or that special ballad when you dance with your Dad. It’s always advisable to hear the band play live before booking them. That way you know exactly what you are getting and how it will sound.

      While midi technology can bring the violins of concertos and the big base of a dance band to your wedding, the price of these bands is usually a fraction of the cost of larger groups. They are often trios, duos and sometimes even single artists. For that reason they are often more affordable than their larger counterparts. They are usually more willing to learn a special tune for each wedding, since fewer players means simpler rehearsal schedules. It is also more likely that, because of their small size, the band will stay together in the months and years to come leading up to your special date.

     The next time you are attending a fancy gala or your best friend’s wedding, close your eyes and listen to the music. Then count the number of players on the bandstand. If the band’s using midi, you may find you are in for quite a surprise.