FAQ

Booking The Brendan McCahey Band:

• How to Book:

  • Secure the band with a €400 deposit using any credit or debit card.

  • Receive a confirmation email.

 

• Communication and Details:

 

• • Keep in touch for finer details closer to the event.

  • Feel free to contact for any questions throughout the planning process.

 

• Performance Duration:

  • The band plays for 3 hours, and the DJ continues until the hotel curfew.

  • Flexible with the schedule and can adapt to each couple’s pre-arranged time.

 

• Volume Control:

  • Ensures a quality show and adjusts volume upon request throughout the night.

 

• Playlist Preferences:

  • Welcomes suggestions for the playlist, especially “Must Have” tunes.

  • Couples not required to select songs; the band reads the crowd and adjusts accordingly.

 

• First Dance:

  • Enjoys playing the first dance and accepts advance notice for specific song requests.

  • Honors original versions from CDs if preferred.

 

• Availability:

  • Check availability promptly as dates fill up quickly.

  • Contact via call, WhatsApp, or email, or use the Check Availability page.

 

Booking Process:

• Showcase:

  • Attend live or virtual showcases to experience the band’s performance.

• Quote:

  • Provide event details for a quote.

  • Quote is considered a promise with no hidden extras.

• Deposit:

  • Pay a deposit, typically by credit/debit card, bank transfer, or cash, to reserve the date.

• Details & Schedule:

  • After deposit, the band is available for communication during business hours.

  • Gather more event details via the internet form.

• Music Selection:

  • Finalize song selections, including the first dance, four weeks before the event.

• Confirmation of Details:

  • Details recorded in the ‘Wedding Details Form.’

  • Confirmation call 2-3 weeks before the event.

On the Day:

• Band Arrival:

  • Arrive 60-90 minutes before the specified start time.

• During the Event:

  • Continuous liaison with the function coordinator (typically best man or bridesmaid) to ensure a smooth event.

• Payment:

• Finalizing Payment:

  • Payment in cash on the night to be finalized.

  • Enables immediate payment to the rest of the band.