Welcome to our Virtual Showcase Experience!
We’ll walk you through a typical Showcase, where you’ll preview the band, discover the range of our music selection, get answers to our most frequently asked queries, and learn tips for throwing a great party that all your guests will be talking about. While we recommend seeing the band perform live, our Virtual Showcase is the next best thing!
View our Live Showcase Calendar.
Pro Tip: For an authentic showcase experience, pour a drink to enjoy while you watch these videos!
Alright here we go!
We're at the showcase, you’re in your seat, and the band takes the stage! We normally start the night with a larger band size and a classic song like “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder featuring our horn section. You’re wowed! This video highlights the 10-piece Band with a 2-horn section, vocalists, guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums.
The song ends and the crowd goes wild!
At this point, one of the producers would take the mic to let you know we’ll dress for your wedding in any style you request. Showcases are a band rehearsal night, but we’re pros at dressing for any occasion.
What does the band wear?
We always dress up for YOUR wedding. Suits and ties, cocktail dresses, tartan for your barn wedding, or formal attire for your black tie bash!
Moving on, what might we play next?
Maybe more Motown or another classic tune. The showcase songs are different every time, but we try to keep the flow the same. Here’s “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers:
Is the band size adjustable?
Okay, maybe you’re thinking: “A big band sounds awesome but we’re having a small wedding, so we’re thinking of a smaller band.” We have you covered! Here we slow it down with the classic “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran, featuring a 5-piece Band:
We might highlight another small band configuration next and a different genre of music.
This next video shows “Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry. It’s great for warming up the dance floor during the first set:
Do you play a variety of different styles?
Yes we do! Anything from Motown and Classic Rock to 90s throwbacks and current chart toppers, you name it! Every year we add new songs to our repertoire based on requests, and Bruno Mars and Lizzo songs are currently at the top of that list.
Lately, we are seeing a lot of requests from the 90s, and 00s and wow we love playing them! A few popular requests are “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls, “Wonderwall” by Oasis, and “Sex On Fire” by Kings of Leon. We also love R&B hits from this era, like “No Scrubs” by TLC and “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan. We have so many favourites, but one that has been a hit at recent events is “I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys:
Yes! The majority of the band went to school for music and are highly skilled in both classical and jazz styles. What that means for you is that the Baker Boys Band are a one-stop shop and can cover all of your music needs. We offer options including solo piano, classical guitar, a jazz trio for your Cocktails & Canapés, or full string quartet for your Ceremony. In addition to keeping the dance floor packed once the Reception starts, we pride ourselves on being able to provide the perfect musical atmosphere for the most intimate moments of the wedding.
What might the music sound like for our Ceremony?
Have a song you’ve always dreamed of walking down the aisle to? Whether it’s an acoustic version of “Can’t Help Falling In Love”, a string quartet arrangement of your favourite Beatles song, or a piano rendition of “Perfect”, we’ve got you covered! Below is an example of a trio performing a Ceremony classic, “Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel:
Your Ceremony has ended, there isn’t a dry eye in the room, and your guests are thirsty!
Everyone will probably make their way outside or to another room for Cocktails & Canapés. Our musicians will be set up and ready to go with some lively background music to get the party warmed up. We can perform instrumental versions of Motown, pop, and rock songs during this time. This is our Jazz trio performing the classic “There Will Never Be Another You”:
Now back to the party!
Since our showcases are much shorter than an actual event, we try to give you an idea of the variety we offer but move through them quickly. We keep the energy up all night and the dance floor packed! We’ll start with a song from the 60s or 70s, which we find helps get guests of all ages on the dance floor earlier in the evening to warm things up. This is an 10-piece Band performing “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire: