Side One is the live music vendor of choice for high-energy weddings, corporate gatherings, fundraising galas, and milestone celebrations your guests will never stop raving about.
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Our dance band is our most popular service, though we can customize any package to suit your event. Dance band include 3-hours of music within a 4-hour call.
Musicians: Male Vocal, Female Vocal, Guitar, Keyboard, Bass, Drums, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, BG Soprano Vocal, BG Alto Vocal
The ultimate party starter and our flagship band. With two background vocalists, a horn section, and powerhouse lead vocals, this configuration guarantees a packed dance floor and a show-stopping performance.
Musicians: Male Vocal, Female Vocal, Guitar, Keyboard, Bass, Drums, Tenor Sax, Trumpet
A couple fewer bodies on stage, but the horns still provide that big-band sound. The guitar and bass players take on the essential background vocals.
Musicians: Male Vocal, Female Vocal, Guitar, Keyboard, Bass, Drums
The most compact dance band and still a complete barn burner. The keys cover the horns.
Musicians: Male Vocal, Female Vocal, Guitar, Keyboard, Bass, Drums, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, 2 x Trumpet, BG Soprano Vocal, BG Alto Vocal
The ultimate in big-band style, this ensemble adds a second trumpet and baritone sax for a four-horn section that will blow you away — literally and figuratively.
Musicians: Male Vocal, Female Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion
Perfect for intimate spaces and smaller guest lists, this group delivers the full Side One repertoire in an unplugged style.
Guests love hearing everything from Queen to Nicki Minaj in this stripped-down setting.
Musicians: Male Vocal, Female Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Percussion
With the addition of bass, this lineup brings a fuller, more dynamic sound to the unplugged experience.
Musicians: Guitar or Piano
Elegant and understated, a solo musician on guitar or piano sets the perfect tone for cocktail hours or intimate gatherings.
Musicians: Guitar/Piano + Horn or Guitar/Piano + Bass
Adds depth to the soloist with bass or horn, creating an inviting atmosphere for mingling and light conversation.
Musicians: Guitar/Piano, Drums, Bass or Guitar/Piano, Horn, Bass
Classic and timeless, this trio brings the energy of live jazz with a compact setup that fits any space.
Musicians: Guitar/Piano, Drums, Bass, Horn
With the addition of a horn, the jazz quartet brings a sophisticated sound that elevates your event’s ambiance.
Musicians: Singing Guitarist or Singing Pianist
A singer with their guitar performing a mix of contemporary songs everyone knows and loves. The right mix of upbeat but background appropriate allowing guests to converse and mingle
Musicians: Guitar + Vocal
A vocalist and guitarist for a bit more presence, performing either contemporary favourites or more of a jazz vibe – or a bit of both.
Musicians: Guitar/Piano + Vocal
Smooth vocals paired with guitar or piano create a cozy and intimate mood for cocktails or dinner.
Musicians: Guitar/Piano, Vocal, Upright Bass
Adds upright bass for a warm and grounded sound that brings jazz standards to life.
Musicians: Guitar/Piano, Vocal, Upright Bass, Sax/Drums
Brings in a drummer or saxophonist for an added melodic layer to the trio’s classic sound.
Musicians: Guitar/Piano, Vocal, Upright Bass, Sax, Drums
A full jazz ensemble, this configuration delivers a rich and immersive sound, perfect for formal events and lively receptions.
Our phenomenal musicians create iconic moments that set your event apart, leaving a lasting impression on all who attend.
BASED IN VANCOUVER, CALGARY, TORONTO AND SEATTLE—AND READY TO ROCK ANY DESTINATION
We started in Vancouver, but demand quickly grew beyond our hometown. Soon, we built Side One band in Calgary, Toronto, and Seattle—each filled with top-tier musicians trained to deliver the same unforgettable experience.
With a band based in four amazing cities, Side One can bring world-class live music anywhere in the world (we travel well!).
Wherever your event is, we’re ready to take the stage.
We had such an amazing night with Side One rocking out for our 10th Anniversary Party in Calgary. Everything to do with Side One was professional and first class.
They exceeded our expectations and had our entire party dancing for 4 hours straight followed by an encore. They played all our favorite music and did an amazing job of connecting with everyone at the party.
Our guests haven’t stopped talking about how Side One was the best band ever. Now we just have to find another excuse to party with Side One again!
Morgan Hincks
Set the tone for your big day with expertly curated live music, from transcendent ceremony arrangements to a barn-burning dance floor experience.
Imagine a work party where everyone stays until the very end. You can make it happen with dynamic entertainment that keeps the room energized.
Make your Gala the season’s event that no one wants to miss! With outstanding music and vibrant performances, you will captivate donors throughout the night and keep them coming back year after year.
Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestones with an intimate performance that shapes cherished memories for you and your loved ones.
We strive to provide the perfect live entertainment package for your event. Since your event is unique, our service package will be customized to suit your needs, and our pricing will reflect that.
Reach out to our team for a custom quote. But first, please consider the following points:
Side One provides two crucial components of any event: music and audio visual production (sound gear and technicians, also called A/V).
In terms of music, you should ask yourself if your goal is to get people dancing, to provide background atmosphere during mingling, or both.
If you want dancing, we have several dance band sizes to suit any party. The bigger the band, the more musicians, the higher the cost. If you’re unclear on how big a band you need, we’ve written a great little piece HERE to help you make the call.
Suppose you know there will be dancing, but you want to add some background music as well for another part of the event. In that case, you might start with our standard dance band service and then “add on” smaller, more mellow configurations for different parts of the event (solo guitar/vocalist for cocktails, jazz quartet for dinner, etc.). Think of these as appetizers to your main course.
Perhaps you ONLY want an appetizer. This is, of course, no problem, although we then price the service a la carte rather than as an add-on to a dance band booking.
When it comes to A/V, some venues supply production (mics, speakers, technicians, etc.) but MOST do not — or at least not at the level required to accomm
