Sound Source Setups:

We design our setups to follow the natural flow of your event. Depending on your home or venue layout, we may move the music to different locations throughout the evening to match each phase of the party. For example, if there’s a bar area, we often begin and end the night there, since that’s where guests tend to gather. During dinner, we’ll position the music to enhance the atmosphere without overpowering conversation. And when it’s time to dance, we’ll make sure the setup creates space and energy for movement.

Our team uses portable, wireless equipment and is trained to shift and reconfigure quickly and discreetly. This keeps the momentum going without any awkward transitions or interruptions.

Flexible Musician Lineups:

Most parties are a perfect fit for 3 or 4 musicians, but we can scale up to a 5-piece group if your event calls for more energy or variety.  Our lineup options include:

• Livelooping guitar/beatbox/singer (typically Bryce)

• Piano

• Soloist (usually violin, but sometimes trombone, saxophone, or electric guitar)

• Percussion (hand drums like congas, not a full drum set)

• Female vocalist

These musicians can be combined in any configuration. A duo might pair guitar or piano with any of the other instruments. A trio could include any three from the list above.

After getting to know your event goals during our planning calls, we’ll recommend the best combination based on the vibe you're going for and the availability of our artists.

Examples of Storyline Events:

Every party has its own rhythm. Here’s a glimpse into how we help guide that rhythm by combining flexible setups, live musicianship, and real-time decision-making.

Example 1: A 70th Birthday Celebration
Four musicians, continuous live music, multiple setups

• Arrival: Piano and violin duo playing soft acoustic music on the grand piano in the foyer (15 minutes)

• Cocktail Hour: Acoustic guitar, vocals, and percussion performing classic rock on the patio (75 minutes)

• Dinner: Violin and piano inside, playing upbeat instrumental versions of familiar songs (40 minutes)

• Dessert: Solo guitar set outside (20 minutes)

• Dance Party: Full band playing soul, Motown, country, and classics on the side patio (45 minutes)

• Break Set: Recorded electronic dance music for the younger crowd (15 minutes)

• Final Dance Set: High-energy live hip hop, pop, and singalong favorites (45 minutes)

This event flowed beautifully because we had four musicians, which allowed us to rotate smaller ensembles for each moment while keeping live music going all night. We came in with a flexible plan and adjusted as we went, responding to the energy of the room in real time.

Example 2: A 40th Birthday Party (10 PM to 1 AM)
Three musicians, late-night energy, high flexibility

• Welcome Set: Piano, vocals, and percussion performing modern dance songs reimagined (Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa) (15 minutes)

• Singalong Cocktail Set: Solo guitar/vocalist playing 90s rock favorites (30 minutes)

• Dance Set 1: Trio with guitar, piano, and dual vocals playing hip hop dance songs and singalongs (45 minutes)

• Break Set: Recorded dance tracks curated by the host (15 minutes)

• Dance Set 2: Trio back on with more dance favorites (15 minutes)

• Listening Set: Piano and vocal duo performing R&B and soul in an intimate, concert-style moment (30 minutes)

• Final Set: High-energy rock singalongs with the full trio (30 minutes)

In this case, the host had already thrown a full-day party. We started at a solid 7 out of 10 on the energy scale, leaving space to build. Throughout the night, we adjusted based on the crowd—knowing when to slow it down for conversation, when to spike the energy, and how to create unforgettable moments like arm-in-arm singalongs.

These are just a couple of examples, but they reflect our overall philosophy: with thoughtful planning and an experienced team, we can make smart, flexible choices on the fly that guide the night and create something truly memorable.