Faq

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What are the Lost Wax musicians in my band?

Our 4 standard Lost Wax sizes are:

  • Lost Wax 5-piece: male lead singer, female lead singer, drums, guitar and bass
  • Lost Wax 8-piece: all of the above plus a third lead singer, keys and saxophone
  • Lost Wax 10-piece: all of the above plus trumpet and trombone
  • Lost Wax XL, continuous play: all of the above plus a fourth lead singer, second guitar player and drummer. This band can play non-stop for up to 3.5 hours

If you have customized one of our standard bands (or are considering it), here are the

most popular customizations:

  • 6-piece: standard 5-piece plus keys OR sax
  • 9-piece: standard 8-piece plus trumpet OR violin

11-piece: standard 10-piece plus violin OR baritone sax (Both of these options may also be added to the XL band)

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How much does it cost Lost Wax to add a musician to my band?

We are based in Kansas City so if your wedding is within driving distance, or if it requires a flight, additional accommodations may be needed when adding musicians for travel dates.

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How long will Lost Wax play for?

Lost Wax is available for the duration of your reception. While the typical dance party set lasts 2-3 hours, we are flexible and committed to providing entertainment for the entirety of your celebration.

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How many breaks does Lost Wax take?

During the dance party set, Lost Wax will take a 15-minute break approximately every hour to hour and 15 minutes of performance time. Additionally, the band will require a break during dinner service, typically aligning with when you and your guests are dining.

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Does it cost extra for Lost Wax to play at my ceremony?

If your ceremony is held at the same venue as your reception, there is no additional charge. If your ceremony is at a different location, we offer the option to have one or more musicians from Lost Wax perform. You may also choose to include additional musicians, such as a violinist or cellist. Pricing for these options varies, so please reach out for a quote.

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Will Lost Wax provide a microphone for my ceremony and does it cost extra?

If your ceremony is at the same venue as your reception and only requires a wired microphone on a stand, there is no additional charge. If you prefer a wireless handheld or lapel microphone—commonly used by officiants or for videography—our ceremony package is available. Contact us for details.

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Can I have some Lost Wax musicians play for cocktail hour?

Yes, there are several options for cocktail hour music depending on the size of your Lost Wax band. There is never an extra charge for this even if they are set up in a different room/area than the main band. Here are the most popular options for cocktail hour music:

  • Acoustic guitar (with or without vocals)
  • Piano
  • Saxophone
  • Piano and sax
  • Piano, sax and singer

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Does Lost Wax include an MC?

Yes. All of Lost Wax shows include an MC who will make all announcements including your grand entrance and toast introductions.

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Does Lost Wax provide microphones for us to use for toasts?

Yes!

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What does Lost Wax wear?

Lost Wax’s colors are black and white. The band wears all black with white accents. Men wear black pants and a button up shirt with either a jacket and/or vest and tie. Women wear a black dress or jumpsuit. Everyone wears white Adidas with three black stripes. If your wedding is black tie or black tie optional, please let us know. The band will dress accordingly.

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Will Lost Wax learn new songs for my reception?

Yes, Lost Wax can learn up to 3 new songs for an event. However, if your band leader feels like the song you have requested is not something Lost Wax is going to be able to do well, they will offer different options for including that song.

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Does Lost Wax come with lights?

Yes, Lost Wax comes with bar lights. These lights shine up on the band adding color and illuminating them for your guests. We can also customize an entire lighting scheme for you.

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What is the deposit/payment schedule?

There is a 50% deposit due with booking. The remaining balance is due 7 days prior to your reception. If you add anything after the booking deposit is paid (stage, lighting, additional musician etc.) there is not another deposit required.

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Are there any additional fees or taxes added to the price of the band?

No, there is nothing else added to the cost of the band.

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What is the process Lost Wax uses for selecting music?

You will have a scripting meeting via Zoom with your band leader about 2 months out. In this meeting, you will go through your entire timeline and discuss announcements, music and logistics. You will also get a reminder email 3 months out with a list of things to have finalized before the scripting meeting. It is helpful if you send a playlist or simply a list of songs and artists you like ahead of this meeting but it’s not required.