I've been entertaining on weddings since 2000. Through the years I came to understand what makes a successful wedding. I truly believe in custom wedding experiences, that's why besides choosing songs from my songlist I give the wedding couple the option to select their own songs for dancing that mean alot to them, so that they don't feel restricted with only my songlist. Many times I would actually learn songs from the clients list to surprise them with my own renditions of their favorite songs.
I worked with many coordinators, and I understand the importance of a wedding having a timeline that everyone follows. Being an MC as well as the DJ for the event gives me great advantage to help the wedding flow in a natural way. I love when people add special touches to their wedding, be it a sorority sisters singing to the bride or a family member busting out a tune with the band. Anything that makes your wedding your own, that's in my mind the most important thing. That being said I can definitely help you to organize the evening in the best way. That's why I meet 1-2 months before the event to discuss all the details with the bride and groom.
High Energy level and Dancing is what gets me repeat business therefore I am very involved into making sure people dance throughout the night and are being entertained. That's when my versatility comes into action from 60s,70s,80s hiphop, pop, Mo-Town, Crooner Jazz, I vary it in such a way that the night constantly evolves into new genres and rhythms so that everyone gets the chance to dance from your parents to the youngest kids. Some people are strictly against line dances but I have to say that line dances are great at loosening up your guests and getting them on the dance floor initially. During dinner time expect me to serenade the guests with a Josh Groban or Andrea Bocelli rendition. In short I am all about creating that special memorable experience on your wedding.
From Justin Timberlake, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Pitbull, Justin Beiber, Michael Jackson, Prince, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Drake Goga can cover extremely wide range of music.
Goga! Thank you for making our reception so special and so much fun! We will never forget it! THANK YOU!
(Jennifer Walker Wedding Longview,TX)
Dear Goga! I can't tell you how much fortunate we were, and how grateful we remain for having you in Napa, CA for our wedding. The guests were overwhelmed by your talent and continue to rave about you! Warmest regards
Rachel & Wes Wedding (Napa, CA)
We just wanted to say thank you for providing such awesome music at our wedding! I can't tell you how many guests asked, "Where did you find this guy?! He's amazing!" You did a fantastic job + we really appreciate it!
Ashley A.(Wedding DJ)
Goga, We are still getting compliments on you and the band from our dec 7 wedding. Your musical range is outstanding! You made my night fun and so great! Thanks!
Sara Mancuso (Wedding Band)
You are as Good as it Gets!!! Goga Music is Magical. Thanks for making my daughters Wedding Reception memorable and Special for All !! We would do it All again ... Including the rain..just for the night of music!
Lynn Olson (Wedding DJ)
I've seen you on a wedding. It was ours....and you and the band rocked it!
Mark Wettreich (Wedding Band)
You're the best....hope I fall in love soon so I can hire you before your fame explodes!
Jodie Tedrow(local restaurants)
Guests at our wedding talked about Goga for months! It was definitely the party of the year and he totally made it!
Martha Riddell (Wedding Band)
Everyone LOVED you at our wedding and wondered where we had found you!!! You are an amazing artist Goga!!! So grateful to have been blessed with your voice and talent at our wedding!!!
Alicia Mapp (Wedding Band)
A few months have passed since our wedding and we still have people asking about you! You made our special night an incredible experience for us along with our guests and we are so glad we had you! If anyone is considering Goga for their wedding, you will not find a better musician!
Anna Sterling (Wedding Solo)
I wanted to say how much I enjoyed working with you and your band on Mark and Martha's wedding. Your music selection and the energy of the band was great!
Cindy White. (Wedding Coordinator)
We just heard your band at Marc and Susana's wedding and you guys were amazing! We loved the variety of Latin, Pop, fun music - what a fantastic evening - From the hora to Volare, we had a blast!!
Sue Henesson (Wedding Band)
In addition to the Wedding Reception Goga is able to perform on the keyboard or acoustic guitar with/without vocals during the Ceremony.
For a small extra fee you can also add a a violin player or a saxophone player to the above setup.
Traditional Christian Wedding Songs Jesu Mans desiring, Cannon in D, Bach - Air on G String, Wedding March, Ave Maria - Gounod, The Prayer
Traditional Jewish Wedding Songs Erev Shel Shoshanim, Al Kol Eleh, Jerusalem of Gold, Yadid Nefesh, Sunrise Sunset, Eshet Hail, Boi Beshalom
If you are on a budget and were considering having a DJ then definitely hire Goga as a One Man Show which 10 times better than having just a DJ. You will get an singer/entertainer/MC/DJ all in one package
If you love live band sound then have Goga's full 8 piece band with a horn section for that pumping sound. The breakdown is below
One Man Show consists of Goga singing and playing the acoustic guitar/keyboard to backup tracks. that setup also include MC and DJ services.
Full Band members are: 1)drums 2)percussion 3) Goga on Vocals and Keyboard, DJ, MC 4)bass 5)electric guitar 6) saxophone 7)trumpet 8)trombone.
Minimum Band Size the band starts with at least 6 members : 1)drums 2) Goga on Vocals and Keyboard, DJ, MC 3)bass 4)electric guitar 5) saxophone. 6) percussion but for the addition of the horn section consider the full 8 piece
Goga can provide up-lighting around the room of the ballroom. Having up-lights at your wedding greatly improves the ambiance of your event which in turn helps get more guests on the dancefloor faster.
Ask Goga about the up-lights package cost. In any event 2 up-lights are free with the booking of the wedding. But to get the whole room in an ambiance color consider getting the uplight package of 14 lights
Bridal Party Intro If the bradal party is announced the names and the order of the bridal party entrance. The entrance song?
Bride & Groom Intro Mr and Mrs (first and last name of the groom) entrance song?
First Dance First Dance song title? First Dance after introduction or after dinner ?
Welcome I like when either the bride and groom welcome the guests in the beginning or their parents. that sets the tone for the party
Prayer/Blessing Is there a prayer or a blessing? who is saying it?
Father Daughter Song Name of a song if any ?
Mother Son Song Name of a song if any ?
Cake Cake cutting approximate time?
Toasts For all toasts the names and relationships of the people speaking to Bride and Groom(e.g. Best Man, Maid of Honor, Brother)
Bouquet Toss Bouquet Toss Time if any? special song title?
Garter Toss Are you doing Garter toss? special song title?
Last Song It's custom to play 1 last song that signals the end of the event. Song title?
Dance Music from Goga's List Select Any songs from my list that you think would be good for dancing from the list here
Dance Music from Your own List Select up to 20 songs that you think would be good for dancing from your own list to be DJed on my breaks, write the song titles and performers in a typed out list
Dinner Music from Goga's List Select up to 10 songs for me to perform during dinner from the list here
Dinner Music from Your own List Select up to 10 songs from your own list to be played during the Goga's dinner break. Write the song titles and performers in a typed out list
Goga is a national entertainer , so he is available for your weddings in any state in the US, Canada or Mexico. When considering taking Goga to a destination event, these are the things that you would have to consider:
Equipment Rental Goga Travels with a laptop and acoustic guitar, microphone and a mixing board. the rest is rented out locally. Price of that rental including delivery for (2 speakers 1000w each with stands, 1 mic boom stand, 10 cables) should be around $250-$350
Flight Ticket in addition to destination ticket add a price of one checked bag both ways. ($50 on American Airlines)
Rental Car In most situations it is easier and cheaper to rent a car vs taking a cab.
Hotel/Motel Cost I assume 1 nonsmoking room for no more than $100-$140
Total Fee So the total charge for a destination event is Goga's local performance fee with addition to the expenses provided above
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