Frequently Asked Questions
Do you bring your own sound and lights?
Yes! We own our own sound and light system. The sound is easily enough to fill any hotel ballroom in the St. Louis area. We have two lighting trees with 8 lights each plus a few "club style" lights. If you want a more comprehensive system our agency, Contemporary Productions will have you covered!
Can we use your sound for toasts/anouncements?
Yes! Our system is yours to use as much or as little as needed as long as it is no more than two hours prior to our performance start time.
Do you have somebody who can emcee?
We sure do!
Will you learn a song for me?
We are very flexible on learning songs but we learn them on a case by case basis. If we don't think we can cover it for any reason, we will let you know outright.
If it's a common request we will learn it for you at no additional fee as long as we have enough time. However, if it is a more obscure request that we will never play again, we may charge a little bit to cover the extra rehearsal time.
Can you play with a smaller band?
We are asked this all the time! While we would love to be able to trim down and fit in your venue or budget, every member of FatPocket is a key player. Unlike many "pick up" bands, we rehearse weekly and it wouldn't be fair to leave somebody out. As a result, you will experience a tightly choreographed show with multiple singers and the funkiest horns in the Midwest!
How many breaks do you take? Is there still music playing?
FatPocket events are normally booked in three and four hour packages.
For a three hour booking, we play two 80 minute sets with one 20 minute break.
For a four hour booking, we play a 1.5 hour set, 15 minute break, 1 hour set, 15 minute break and end with another 1 hour set.
Yes! We have DJ'ed dance music playing during our breaks and you are welcome to provide your own mp3 player if you would prefer.
We are all kinds of flexible so if the timeline doesn't fit our standard model we will take care of you!
How do I book you?
You can send us an inquiry through our contact form on this site or email our agent (and keyboardist!), Peter Schankman, directly at pschankman@contemporaryproductions.com or call 314.721.9090 ext 219.
How much will you charge for my wedding/gala/holiday party/etc?
While we'd love to be able to answer that here, you're going to want to reach out to our agent above. Peter and the rest of the Contemporary team will have you taken care of right away!
Yes! We own our own sound and light system. The sound is easily enough to fill any hotel ballroom in the St. Louis area. We have two lighting trees with 8 lights each plus a few "club style" lights. If you want a more comprehensive system our agency, Contemporary Productions will have you covered!
Can we use your sound for toasts/anouncements?
Yes! Our system is yours to use as much or as little as needed as long as it is no more than two hours prior to our performance start time.
Do you have somebody who can emcee?
We sure do!
Will you learn a song for me?
We are very flexible on learning songs but we learn them on a case by case basis. If we don't think we can cover it for any reason, we will let you know outright.
If it's a common request we will learn it for you at no additional fee as long as we have enough time. However, if it is a more obscure request that we will never play again, we may charge a little bit to cover the extra rehearsal time.
Can you play with a smaller band?
We are asked this all the time! While we would love to be able to trim down and fit in your venue or budget, every member of FatPocket is a key player. Unlike many "pick up" bands, we rehearse weekly and it wouldn't be fair to leave somebody out. As a result, you will experience a tightly choreographed show with multiple singers and the funkiest horns in the Midwest!
How many breaks do you take? Is there still music playing?
FatPocket events are normally booked in three and four hour packages.
For a three hour booking, we play two 80 minute sets with one 20 minute break.
For a four hour booking, we play a 1.5 hour set, 15 minute break, 1 hour set, 15 minute break and end with another 1 hour set.
Yes! We have DJ'ed dance music playing during our breaks and you are welcome to provide your own mp3 player if you would prefer.
We are all kinds of flexible so if the timeline doesn't fit our standard model we will take care of you!
How do I book you?
You can send us an inquiry through our contact form on this site or email our agent (and keyboardist!), Peter Schankman, directly at pschankman@contemporaryproductions.com or call 314.721.9090 ext 219.
How much will you charge for my wedding/gala/holiday party/etc?
While we'd love to be able to answer that here, you're going to want to reach out to our agent above. Peter and the rest of the Contemporary team will have you taken care of right away!