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The Start is a band from Ottawa, Ontario offering professional and courteous services since 2009. The band is a complete crowd-pleaser, exhilarating the audience with its energetic performance. The Start offers a song selection that goes beyond typical rock standard to ensure that it has got something for everyone. The Start has Graeme Weeks on vocals and guitar, David Little on lead guitar, Nathan Hoedeman on percussion, Marek Krowicki on keyboards, and Liviu Pavel on bass guitar.

Services offered

The Start is a five-piece cover band that specializes in British music like rock, Britpop, mod, ska, and R&B covering bands like Elvis Costello, The Cure, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Modern English, Roxy Music, and so much more. The Start provides a song list of about 80 songs per performance including some late and classic songs. The Start offers PA systems and stage lighting as well.

Other services

Apart from weddings, The Start also offers live music for various events and has provided services for places like bars, race tracks, tiny spaces, restaurants, pubs, halls, and more.

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Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental duo
Instrumental trio
Soloist/vocalist

How many musicians are in your band?

4-6

What genres of music does your band play?

Dance
Rock
Pop
R&B
80s
90s

What instruments does your group play?

Organ
Guitar
Drums
Piano

What music services do you provide?

Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Music during breaks

What services do you provide?

Microphones
Reception music
Music during breaks
Sound / PA system

What items are available?

Fog
Lighting
Microphones
Sound PA

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$1,500

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$4,000

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,200

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Travel expenses
Rehearsal dinner music
Reception music
Music during breaks
Sound/ PA system
Microphones

Which of the following are included in the price?

Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Sound PA
Recorded music breaks
Lighting
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180 York K1N 1J6 Ottawa (Ontario)

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