If you are looking for those right tunes for all ages at your wedding to enjoy, Motown music produced a large range of classics that are still loved today! The best Motown songs for weddings are those easily recognizable, upbeat tunes that every generation knows. Motown was originally a record label founded by Berry Gordy [...]
Christmas with Elvis is a musical performance for all who love live shows and want great entertainment for the holidays with friends and family! This great holiday tour happens every December and is one of the many other exciting events that Big Ray and the Kool Kats perform. Christmas with Elvis stars Matt Lewis, who was [...]
Catherine and Zack had a gorgeous, luxury wedding at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards on November 10, 2023 with friends and family. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards is the premier, luxury wedding venue in Central Virginia, named "Wine Region of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast. This unique vineyard not only serves the finest crafted wine [...]
Brittney and Daniel got married on September 30, 2023, surrounded by gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Wintergreen Resort. Wintergreen Resort is the ultimate, luxury, four-season vacation spot with spacious condominiums and thrilling recreation, all in the heart of nature. Brittney is a competitive ski racer, so getting married at Wintergreen Resort where [...]
Big Ray and the Kool Kats take pride in delivering great music, entertainment, and providing excellent service that caters to each couple. Big Ray takes every wedding very seriously and plans each wedding with the couples, and the planner, meticulously. Planning your wedding with Big Ray and the Kool Kats is stress free. Big Ray [...]
You should always ask your live music band questions! You want to know what you are paying for and who you are getting. Hiring a crowd pleasing wedding music band is a big step in wedding planning and you want to make sure you hire the right one. A band of professional musicians who regularly [...]
There are three songs at your wedding that are undoubtedly the most important when thinking about music. The Processional Everyone knows that ancient organ tune, "Here Comes the Bride," by Richard Wagner signifies that the bride is walking down the aisle and so forth. Nowadays, brides march to their own beat. Processional songs have varied [...]
PLANNING THE LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT PARTS OF YOUR WEDDING DAY IS VERY IMPORTANT. It’s the next thing in line after you’ve chosen your wedding venue, picked your caterers and decided on a theme. Picture your wedding ceremony being over, you’ve taken your photographs, and now it’s time for your reception. Can you think of anything that is better than dancing to live music... Click on the title to read more!
I get asked this all the time. While there is no question that the cost of a great band will impact your budget, I want you to ask yourself some questions when deciding to book a band and what part of your overall budget should be allotted... Click on the title to read more!
IT ALL STARTED WITH A WASHINGTON DC BRIDE AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS. We were just a little shook when we learned she worked for Wedding Wire and The Knot... Click on the title to read more!
