Jimmy Maxwell Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 10:33AM Always such a pleasure to play at the D-Day Museum. In this clip, Ms. Jenny Leigh sings "Summer of 69" for a corporate party, accompanied by the full JMO horn section.
JMO is available for parties of all shape and size. To talk about booking this great New Orleans band at your next affair, give us a call today!
Jimmy Maxwell Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 3:46PM If you live in or anywhere near New Orleans in the Deep South you may not realize you have a gem within your reach that can be there for you in awesomeness when you need them. JMO is a New Orleans band that will blow away any event or celebration you are panning.
Picture courtesy of unionsquareevents.comFor example, perhaps you are in charge of finding the entertainment for a charity that you volunteer for that is having a large fundraising gala. What you need is directly referred to as a charitable gala band or a gala band. The JMO cover band is the perfect choice for your event.
The JMO or Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra understands precisely the needs of your gala and will help you make it a resounding success. JMO appreciates that a gala band at an event like this can be extremely helpful in raising money, increasing awareness, thanking patrons, etc.
Worthy causes are always behind charity events and no other New Orleans band knows this better than the Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra. The band appreciates the financial goals of the fundraiser gala and will perform as the exact gala band that is needed. Additionally you can count on your guests being delighted by music that we can fill the air with!
Whether the charity organization is holding a silent auction, a gala fundraiser, or a black tie ball, the Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra has played it all. In considering your function, realize that the entertainment can throw it over the top or be a negative force. We will through it over the top. Music is such a critical element of charities gatherings that the uniqueness of your event will be provided with an enormous selection of music by JMO.
Count on it! You can’t go wrong with hiring JMO as your gala band. They are the best of the best and with such a tremendously enormous amount of music to choose from you will have what you want performed professionally and as you desire!
Jimmy Maxwell Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 9:59AM Are you thinking of a dance band from 9pm to 1am in a ballroom, but unsure of how to make it happen? Do you imagine a rockin' party for your final business bash of the year, but aren't clear about what to look for next?
Whatever you want to celebrate Mardi Gras, a birthday, the Super Bowl, an anniversary, or just LIFE, JMO will arrange the location, the needs of the party throwers, the entertainment, the invitations (working in correlation with an association and organization) everything you need to host your event without having the headache of pre-arranging. We do it all!
JMO has a repertoire of every event, gathering, gala, ball, fundraiser, dance party they have ever played. These guys personally know every location in New Orleans and can recommend, based on your needs (number of people, type of event, etc.), which place is best suited to rock the party.
JMO is a dance band where the name of the game is variety: disco, rock, Latin, jump/swing/blues, R & B, pop. From public events and charitable galas to Mardi Gras balls and private parties, the band is ready to show up in black tuxes with black banded collars with button covers or ready to adapt to a costume party or a simple "come as you are" event.
A good dance band that provides variety is not easy to find today. Usually bands focus on just one area of music. JMO plays the widest variety of music for an avenue desired. If you would like a DJ for your dance party, our dance band can also provide that for you as well. If you would like vocalists or a singer,we can definitely take care of it. Working in association with premier professionals, we create for you the party, dance party of a lifetime!
JMO is a flawless, full service dance band that will take care of every single detail needed taken care of. All you do is tell us what you want and JMO will deliver in style, fun and perfection!
Jimmy Maxwell Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 4:35PM Any New Orleans band can tell you that great music comes from having soul, seasoned musicians, and a fabulous up-front vocalist. Of course, these tricks aren't only famous in New Orleans. Many great performers have risen to national stardom by holding tight to these virtues, including one of JMO's favorite contemporary performers: the exceptional Mr. Michael Bublé!
In case you haven't heard, Michael Bublé himself is coming to the New Orleans Arena to perform live on October 22, just 2 months from today! But if you can't wait that long or can't make the date, we've got some exciting news for you:
JMO has created it's very own "Michael Bublé Tribute Show"! The show features Mark Monistere singing all of Bublé's greatest hits, including all the typical classics of Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick, Jr. With a New Orleans twist, we've got a great live show featuring a big band complete with all the suave stylings of Bublé himself.
To get the Michael Bublé Tribute Show at your next event or in your own backyard, contact Randi de la Gueronniere at (504) 398-0077. We promise you, you'll soon be in L-O-V-E.
Jimmy Maxwell Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 11:27AM At JMO, we've been producing entertainment for more than a few decades. Our extensive experience gives us a particular vantage point on the field, and today we'd like to offer a few things you might not have thought to consider as you book music for a business affair.
So, what should you look for in a band? Here are 6 tips to choosing the perfect entertainment for a corporate event!
A good first step is to the song list of the band you're considering. Most bands post a list of songs on their website but the question to ask yourself is “what am I looking for”? A good place to start is by organization of the song list. Does it make sense? How is it grouped, by decades, by artist, by genre? Or is half of the listed devoted to original music? For most corporate events, original music is not what you have in mind. You’re looking for a band that covers the popular genre(s) that appeal to your guests. It may be a blue-collar good time country music party which can include old and new country songs along with cajun and zydeco music.
JMO plays the JAFRA convention in New Orleans, July 2013It may be that you're taking your corporate event to the next level and hosting an upper-end awards banquet that rewards top sales associates or devisions. In this case you may want Broadway style or Academy Award type theme music. Some companies will go even heavier down the "theme night" route (i.e. James Bond themed entertainment, Dixieland jazz band with a classic second line, etc.), which can be a fun way to make "just another convention" actually a pretty fun party. The point is matching the right band for the right set of circumstances. You may want to consider a band that focuses on a wide variety of entertainment. These types of groups are known to play just about anything, anytime and anywhere.
Ok, you’ve checked the song list and decided on the genre of the party, but what does the band look like? Or, what do they sound like? Check their photos and video pages of their website. Do they wear various costumes? Costumes is a term borrowed from the theatrical world, but in band lingo means a wide variety of things. Your concern is do they show up in boots to a black tie affair (thank you Garth Brooks!). Do they wear tuxedos and formal gowns, or do are they bluejeans/flannel/t-shirts to a formal event? There’s nothing that says you can’t mix and match these concepts now-a-days. It's just important to remember that 1) it’s your decision, and 2) you should be aware of these variables as you book the entertainment.
Remember, the band is a major driver in the "feel" of the evening and of your event. The band is often on stage all night, and will at some point have the focus every event attendee (including your boss and co-workers) as the evening progresses.
The entertainment you choose also drives the energy of the audience which is something else you can secretly check out in the videos. It's easy to get a feel for the band, but equally important is to watch for how the crowd is reacting to the band. Is this the one time each year when your company gets to let loose (dance all night, sing along, participate in line dances, be pulled up on stage) or the only chance to have meaningful conversations outside of the office (network, enjoy the background music, connect with the CEO at a sophisticated and timeless party)? It's your choice, but remember that the band you hire will make all the difference!
You’re right, no body uses press clippings any more. What an archaic term that has become. But most bands also have their online equivalent called “comments” or “reviews.” This is that peer review process that has come to work so well. Are they drawing good reviews on their website? How many followers do they have on Facebook? Are they on other social media sites? Do they have comments or subscribers on YouTube? This is not a tell all or end all decision maker for the band but it will offer you some guidance.
Be sure to ask the band if they are flexible in terms of set up, break time, green room accommodations and most of all, volume levels. There’s nothing worse than the band that won’t turn down the volume while people are having dinner conversation. Conversely, your party can be a dud if the band can’t step up to the plate (so to speak) and take the evening to the next level once the crowd has finished dinner. That’s the time to kick up your heels and dance the night away.
Does the band have a profile that includes: photos, video, audio, and song list? Do they have recommendations and or comments critiquing or thanking them for a great job? Do they seem able to provide exactly the kind of evening you were imagining in terms of dress, theme, dancing, and logistical flexibility? If you take care of all of these variables in advance, you're all set to have a great party that will keep business flowing all year long.
If you're in the New Orleans area or would like to book JMO for your next business affair anywhere in the nation, check out our corporate event music page to give you an idea of what JMO can offer. Whether you choose us or someone else, best of luck in your search and we hope you have a great party!