Frequently Asked Questions

Next Episode performs at weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, community events, wineries, clubs, and restaurants. Tell us about your occasion, guests, and the atmosphere you want to create.

We serve the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. For an event outside this area, contact us with the location so we can discuss availability, travel, and any additional costs.

Contact us as soon as you have your event date and venue. Availability varies, especially for weekends and holidays. If your event is coming up soon, please still ask—we can check the date for you.

Use our booking inquiry form and include your event date, venue or city, event type, guest count, performance schedule, and entertainment needs. We will follow up with availability and a tailored proposal.

Pricing depends on the performance length, musician lineup, location, production needs, and event schedule. Request a personalized quote so the scope of entertainment and included services are clear.

Contact us to confirm availability and review your proposal. Your booking agreement will specify how to secure the date, any required deposit, and the payment schedule. An inquiry alone does not confirm a booking.

Please contact us as soon as your plans change. Rescheduling, cancellations, and any related payments are handled according to your signed booking agreement and the availability of the new date.

Our repertoire includes Top 40, pop, R&B, soul, disco, funk, classic rock, dance favorites, and smooth grooves. We work with you to shape the musical direction for your audience and event.

Visit our Songs Library to browse by genre. The library is a sample and is not a complete representation of Next Episode’s song catalog. If you do not see a favorite, ask us about it.

Yes. Share the mood you want, favorite artists, preferred genres, and any songs you would rather avoid. We will discuss a musical direction that suits your celebration and helps the performance flow naturally.

Please send special song requests as early as possible, including the artist and preferred version. We will confirm whether the song is available or can be prepared, along with any preparation time or additional fee, before you rely on it for a key moment.

Performance length, set times, and breaks are arranged around your event schedule and confirmed in the proposal or agreement. Let us know about speeches, meals, and other activities so we can coordinate the timing.

Break-time music should be planned in advance. We can discuss a playlist or coordination with your DJ or venue so you know who will provide and operate music between live sets.

The musician lineup is confirmed as part of your proposal and depends on the entertainment format and event needs. Share your venue size, guest count, and musical preferences so we can discuss suitable options.

Tell us which moments need music, such as the ceremony, cocktail hour, grand entrance, dinner, first dance, and reception party. We will discuss suitable entertainment and confirm the performers, equipment, and timing for each part in your proposal.

Yes. We coordinate performance timing and key music cues with your designated event contact. Please share the event timeline and contact details for your planner, venue, and DJ so everyone can prepare together.

Please identify all performance locations during planning. Moving between rooms may require additional equipment, setup time, or crew. We will discuss transitions and confirm the agreed arrangements before the event.

Let us know when speeches and announcements are planned and whether a microphone is needed. We will confirm microphone access, audio coverage, and who will handle announcements with you and the venue.

Sound requirements depend on the venue, audience size, and event format. Tell us what the venue provides and we will discuss the production setup. Your proposal will identify the sound equipment and any lighting or additional production included.

Requirements vary with the musician lineup and equipment. Share the performance-area dimensions, power access, loading arrangements, stairs or elevators, and venue access times. We will confirm space, power, setup, and sound-check needs during planning.

Outdoor performances require a suitable covered performance area, a dry and stable surface, appropriate electrical power, and a weather contingency plan. Share your venue details so we can confirm whether the setup is suitable and agree on arrangements for changing conditions.

Please share any sound limits, curfews, or sound-limiter requirements before booking. We will review them with you and the venue to determine a suitable performance setup and schedule.

Send your venue’s requirements and submission deadlines before booking, including any certificate of insurance or vendor paperwork. We will confirm what can be provided and any arrangements needed.

Let us know as early as possible if you want additional performance time. Any extension depends on musician availability, venue restrictions, and agreement on any additional fee. Please confirm the change with our designated band contact.