A Gala Event - a Gala Creative Group International, Ltd. Company
Local: (631) 324-4686
International: +001 (516) 826-7200
Toll Free: (800) GET-GALA / (800) 438-4252
www.GetGala.com

Guests may forgive and forget a less than perfect location and less than gourmet food but they won't forget being bored. Music is the key to any great event. It soothes and it moves. It inspires and it initiates. But how do you know what sort of music to have? You want people to have fun, but you don't want to blast people out of the room! Ask A Gala Event! Do you need the same sort of music for the entire event? No! Just ask A Gala Event. Have one of their acappella groups perform during cocktails and both you and your guests will be talking about the party years afterwards. Swing, Caribbean, Reggae, 70's, top 40, Country and pop bands, classic rock bands, Latin, live classical performers, jazz, ethnic groups and DJ's! A Gala Event can provide any sort of music you like from acapella to zydeco and will suggest ways to incorporate different sounds into your special event. They also have many hard to find ethnic groups and entertainers. Add in some of their special entertainment suggestions and you have a true gala event! A Gala Event has produced weddings in India, the NYC Centennial Ball for Mayor Giuliani, and parties of all types in many private homes. Hugh Wunderman, the owner of this company, has resources to tap for any event and he has gained them not only because of talent and experience, but also because he is a truly nice guy who wants each event to be special for his clients. East End events demand their level of professionalism and quality. (See Entertainment, Party Planning and Rentals

Jerry Costanzo Big Bands
114 Robbins Street
(631) 473-1942
www.jerrycostanzobigband.com
www.jcomusic.com

The hit television show American Idol is evidence that good music transcends the generation gap; Jerry Costanzo Jazz & Swing is incontrovertible evidence. Everyone from Generation Y, through the Baby Boomers to seniors, loves the sounds of jazz, swing, Latin and American Popular Standards. When I played a demo CD at my house recently, all my guests, no matter the age, were immediately put into a happy enthusiastic mood. You can choose Jerry with his 10 or 17 piece orchestra, or you can ask for smaller ensembles: trio, quartet, quintet etc. If you want to make sure everyone gets the music they love, Jerry Costanzo Jazz & Swing provides a professional DJ for rock, pop, and top 40 to play during band breaks. The repertoire of this professional band is as extensive as its popularity all over the East End and tri state area. They have made weddings and other events in the Hamptons, Block Island, North Fork Wine Country, New York City, and the Gold Coast fabulously memorable. Jerry Costanzo is a consummate professional with a great sense of responsibility to his clients. Visit his website to hear some samples of his music.

Michael Soloway, Guitarist
Serving the Long Island Area including The Hamptons and LI Wine Country
(631) 470-0523
www.mikesoloway.com/ceremony

When I played Michael's CD's the first time, the guests at my B&B were having breakfast. As I entered the dining room, they all asked me what CD's were playing. They loved the music! It's no surprise. Michael Soloway has studied classical and jazz guitar and has served on the faculty of NYU, and CUNY. He has played with renowned jazz musicians in Manhattan, New Jersey, and Long Island and his debut at Carnegie Hall received rave reviews in the NY Times. For weddings he offers classical guitar for the ceremony. The elegantly delicate sounds of classical guitar at wedding ceremonies underscore the spiritual commitment of the exchange of vows. When the cocktail party starts, Michael switches gears and equipment. Jazz standards and bossa novas brighten the ambience for the festivity. Michael Soloway is a trained professional with high standards for his music and for his clients. His equipment is state of the art, and his talent is art itself.

Special Entertainment

An event in the Hamptons, be it a wedding, private party, charity event, or corporate event, requires entertainment matching the Hampton style and mood. Ken Carrion, owner and founder of this entertainment company, understands the Hamptons, knows music, values his clients, and on top of all that, is a truly nice guy. His slogan, "A cure for the common party," demonstrates his whimsy, but it also quite true. Live musicians combine with DJ's to produce great sound. His Masters of Ceremony are sensitive to the guests' tastes and his clients' requests. If you are planning any event of any size, I urge you to call Ken. Speak to him a while, and you will surely be as impressed as I am.

A Gala Event - a Gala Creative Group International, Ltd. Company
Local: (631) 324-4686
International: +001 (516) 826-7200
Toll Free: (800) GET-GALA / (800) 438-4252
www.GetGala.com

A Gala Event calls it the WOW factor. Believe me, they use the right nomenclature. You'll be "wowed" just visiting their website, so you can imagine what it would be like to actually experience an event produced by this amazing company. Again, believe me when I say "produced." Hugh Wunderman, owner of this spectacular special event company, makes full use of his many years of professional Theatre background (The Met and Broadway) ensuring that each event is choreographed perfectly. What's hot right now? They have their finger on the pulse. How about a Moulin Rouge party? Or a hand carved Ice Bar of the NYC skyline that changes colors? Who's your favorite musical group, entertainer, political leader or famous person? A Gala Event can even raise them from the dead to perform live. Choose from one of the largest rosters of Impersonators and Tribute Acts in the Country! Imagine reliving the Rat Pack from the Vegas Sands Hotel live at your party. They can even get you the real Celebrities and Headline Acts to perform at your event. Planning to launch a new Corporate Product? Perhaps some living statues to entertain and stimulate the conversation will get the media's attention? Las Vegas Night, Circus? How about having your picture taken with some real tigers? Want to throw a party for your kid that they'll never forget? How about a Virtual Reality or Foam Party complete with interactive games and music? Need a Show like Blue Man Group or Stomp? They have just the right act that will turn the ordinary event into extraordinary. It's impossible to list all the amazingly creative ideas of A Gala Event; I imagine the list never ends! Pour yourself something good to drink, and set yourself down at your computer to visit their website. You'll be entertained for an hour or more, and if you didn't plan on throwing a party before, you will when you're done! My mind is spinning with what I would want to have at my party! Now, do I want it in the Hamptons or North Fork Wine Country? (See Party Planning, Music and Rentals

Big Bands, reggae, ethnic, hard rock, jazz, pop, classical, New Age. - Whatever your music or entertainment needs are A Touch of Class can provide the answer. So extensive is its musical library for its in house Disc Jockeys and so deep are its resources with the over fifty bands it represents, that there is no ambience it can't create for your event. Not only can it provide great music, but it can also provide entertainment: MC's, dancers, acrobatics, magicians or animal acts! If you can think of it, this company can provide it, in The Hamptons or anywhere else. Your first step to creating a really great event should be a phone call to owner, Sherry Schweitzer.