| How far will the
band travel?
Sahara will travel all over the UK and worldwide.
How long do you play for?
Sahara’s standard set times are either 2 x 60 mins
or 3 x 40 mins. Extra playing time (eg. dinner jazz sets or extra
party and/or Scottish Ceilidh dancing sets) can easily be accommodated upon request.
Will I need to book a disco as
well as the band?
The choice is yours! Sahara can be booked
without a disco as the band will happily leave a background CD of
suitable music playing during their breaks. Alternatively, Sahara can provide
a DJ option - please click here
for more info.
How do you dress?
Sahara’s usual style of dress is glamorous evening
dress for the female lead singer and smart black for the men.
With advance notification, alternative outfits including formal
black tie, 70s party
gear or “Sahara Says Relax” 80s themed outfits can be worn.
What are the different line-ups
for Sahara?
Sahara’s recommended line-up for that exciting soul
sound is 7 musicians which includes drums, keyboards, bass guitar,
lead guitar, sax, trumpet, female lead vocalist and 4 male backing
vocalists. Alternative line-ups can be arranged from 5 to 10
players, if required. How much do you charge?
Pricing varies according to the size of line-up you
prefer, distance of travel, set-up and finish times and the length
of time you wish Sahara to play. Please contact the entertainment
booking agency who recommended Sahara to you for further details and
a personal quote. Sahara are committed to providing the very best in
quality live entertainment from start to finish. You can depend on
our professionalism, beware of cheap imitations!
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How loudly do you
play?
The band can play as loudly or quietly as you
like. Sahara have played at many functions of differing size, and
can tailor the volume to the size of the room and number of people.
Do you have insurance against
accidents and damage at venues?
Yes, Sahara holds public liability insurance of up to £10m and
all electrical equipment is fully PAT tested
Do you supply all your own
equipment?
Yes, Sahara has a top quality 3.6kw PA and
stage lighting system designed for audiences of up to 400 people.
Our in-house DJ service includes additional dancefloor lighting. For larger events, Sahara hire an extension for the sound and
lighting system, this is discussed and agreed with the customer
beforehand and then arranged by Sahara. Please let us know in
advance if there are any possible access problems (eg. lack of
parking, stairs, small entrances) as this may affect the price and
setup times.
Do you have any specific
requirements?
Sahara request a changing room suitable for the
number of people in the line-up you have chosen and a stage/setting
up area of 20 x 10 feet (6m x 4m), although smaller stage sizes can
be accommodated by setting up some equipment off either side of the
stage. We also need a safe supply of electricty. The full band
including lighting draws up to 28 amps, so we need either 3 x 13amp mains sockets for indoor events or a
generator capable of supplying 32 amps single phase at 240V for
outdoor events, (further details available on request). Sahara also
ask that hot meals (including two vegetarian) be provided for band members
and crew along with light refreshments and soft drinks for the
whole time we are on site, in order for us to perform at their
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