Our Private Events are so much fun!
The BlairOutLoud BAND performed at a house party over the weekend. What a blast! The theme was 60s, but all we managed to capture on video was a couple of 80s party jams! Enjoy and subscribe to the BlairOutLoud YouTube channel for more video this year!
Such a blast this last weekend! The BlairOutLoud BAND performed at a house party in Villa Rica, GA. We were celebrating birthdays for the hosts. Every year (this is our second year to perform here) they have a theme.. last year was 80s rockstars. This year was a 60s thing, Austin Powers groovy vibe.
We picked through our song lists and found some great 60s rock that we could pull off like Magic Carpet Ride, Come Together, some Hendrix stuff, and a few CCR tunes. I looked up late into the first set and noticed that the camera wasn’t on.. so I corrected that and ended up capturing a couple of tunes at the end of the first set, and a few more in the second. When I reviewed the footage, (I really only wanted 2 or 3 quick minutes for a video) what made the cut were a few 80s jams.. HA!
Anyway.. enjoy the Reel below. Let us know what you think!
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-Tom
Private Events Rock.. Let's Book Your Party Today!
We love private events.. Here’s one that was a blast over the weekend. Let’s book something for your next event!
This is Victoria.. she had an awesome birthday bash over the weekend, thanks to her husband Dave, putting everything together and hiring.. drumroll…. BlairOutLoud BAND!
Major shoutout to Dave, and Victoria’s family for coordinating this huge effort, renting out the roof top of the Strand Theater (in Marietta, GA), decorating everything to the max, getting awesome food catering, and clearing the “stage” space for the band! We would also like to thank the Strand for accommodating our afternoon load-in and setup journey.
Enjoy the photos from the event posted below (not my own.. all ripped from the organizer’s FB page).
We really had a blast at this party! BlairOutLoud BAND performs a solid mix of classic rock anthems, 80’s danceable rock, and 90’s alternative jams. There’s a little something for everyone, and we keep it as versatile and energetic as possible. At this event, we had our friend John Sousa filling in on bass guitar and he was fantastic.
We would love to come setup and play for your next event!
CONTACT me here to get rates and a quote that will work for your budget. BlairOutLoud private events can be just me.. BlairOutLoud SOLO, quiet OR loud btw… If you need me to sit in a corner and play guitar, I can do that.. Of course, if you let me stand, sing, and entertain that’s always a plus. LOL
But we can also offer BlairOutLoud DUO, which brings Amanda Blair into the mix on keys, flute, and percussion. Amanda adds a little more energy into an “acoustic duo” setup. Plus, she sings, so we can cover lots of female vocal driven songs as well.
Sometimes what’s right for the space.. or the budget, is BlairOutLoud TRIO. Trio shows usually are in tighter spaces where a full band with more than three people wouldn’t really fit. The Trio plays a lot of the same material the band would play, but can be a bit more relaxed, or “off the cuff” as you could say. The Trio has been perfect for small dock parties (around waterfronts), living room jams (we’ve done a few of those), small clubs with little or no stage, etc etc.
And finally BlairOutLoud BAND, where we reserve our most versatile, higher quality, and set-driven rock show offering. We bring the biggest sound and light production for this effort, and we generally need a bigger space, or would prefer a stage for this type of show. (Not required.. but is usually the better option for what we are going for). Amanda Blair brings the keys, flute, and her vocals back into the mix, so we perform material that utilize those assets.
Thanks for reading.. Contact us today about setting up your next event! Weddings, Cookouts, Reunions, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Bike or Car Shows.. you name it! Thanks for reading and enjoy the pics!
One of my favorite moments from 2022 😃
Here's one of my favorite moments of 2022: A wedding that Amanda and I were given the opportunity to perform for in September. I wanted to highlight this special event just after it happened, but couldn’t get to it, so here’s a post honoring these lovely folks, and saying thank you for allowing us to be a part of their special day!
Hello all! February 2023 in full swing! BlairOutLoud has some great show announcements to release.. (they will be shared in another blog post, and blasted on socials). Also, there’s been some changes that we’ve made that will guide our momentum here in ‘23. We are excited to share all of this, so stay tuned to this space and check back often if you like!
For now, here in this post.. I wanted to highlight a very special event that Amanda and I were a part of in September of ‘22. Unfortunately, I didn’t make time to blog about it here on the website just after it happened, but it was a great experience that I hope will lead to future opportunities where we can best offer our talents.
Early in 2022, I received an inquiry about performing at a wedding, set for September 23rd. At first, the client requested that I play acoustic guitar (basically my SOLO acoustic performance.. just a little snazzy and curated for the wedding environment) for the cocktail hour just directly after the ceremony. I was happy to do that and agreed, but I also decided to ask if they would like someone to perform music for the ceremony. HINT HINT.. Amanda.. HINT HINT… And they agreed!!
So, I signed Amanda and I up for the job. She would play piano in the ceremony, and I would be ready outside to play acoustic for the cocktail hour. This was truly going to be the first DUO event where we did not actually perform together, but both had a role. We were delighted and worked hard to prepare.
But what about the reception? At first, there was discussion about hiring a separate DJ to complete the line-up and have all the bases covered. But I started to wonder if the client would be open to let me DJ the event myself. I certainly would be good for it, and it would also allow Amanda and I to control the flow and feel of the entire event. No doubt there was a little bit of pressure to take all of that on.. but we were good for it, and the results speak for themselves.
The event was set in Dahlonega, Georgia, at a place called Juliet Chapel. This was beautiful venue with great outdoor spaces that begged for the weather to play nice… and that’s exactly what we experienced: Wonderful weather with warmth and low humidity. It really was just a perfect day.
So let me wrap up and say… KEEP US IN MIND! We would love to do more of these wedding events in the future! Reach out over my social media channels or CLICK the button below and fill out a form to contact me. Let’s make great memories together! Thanks all!
VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MCCOY FAMILY for hiring BlairOutLoud.. and to Tim & Jordan Schultz, your love was on full display.. may your marriage be fulfilling and wonderful for years to come!
Below was my FB post about the event just after it happened with pics and video from my perspective. Below that are a just a few more pics from the professional photographer, Tiffany Holmes Photography. Thanks for reading!
Got Special Events? Book BlairOutLoud!
The BlairOutLoud team of musicians has already performed lots of great private events and festivals this year, and there are still a few more on the calendar! If you have a special event coming up: birthday, anniversary, holiday party, cookout, graduation, etc.. consider booking BlairOutLoud! We can provide lots of set ups and have great pricing options!
👋 Hello friends & fans👍
Hope you are having a fantastic fall!
We LOVE Private Events and would love to perform for you! We have already had several amazing events this year, highlighted at the bottom of this post, but we are hungry to book some more!
Thinking of getting family together?
Fall cookout or cook-in with family and friends?
What about a Holiday Rock’N’Roll Party to close out 2021?
Got Grads celebrating next Spring?
Getting married and looking for entertainment?
Getting..umm..divorced.. and looking to party..?
The BlairOutLoud team is ready to provide great musical entertainment for all your different events, from a SOLO acoustic or DUO pairing for a lighter affair, or a rockin’ TRIO (acoustic or electric btw), to even still the full four-piece high-energy BAND to bring the house down!
Pricing and Requests:
Pricing is always negotiable per the event, but is generally based on production needs, transportation, lodging, and performance time.
We ask for a base pay of $100/hr of the performance time, for each musician involved.
Additionally, if travel and hotel stay are required, we contract this out on case by case basis.
Pricing Examples:
A two hour solo acoustic event would start at $200, or a duo for $400 (local event).
For a full band event, where we provide sound, stage, and lighting production, we start at a base of $800. Keep in mind that most events are contracted for three hours, and your price quote might be a little higher based on the type of sound and lighting that we need to pull-off for the right production to make the show memorable and fun for all!
- We contract our events with a 50% down, and 50% on arrival method, so that each musician can protect the date on the calendar, but if for some reason the event has to be postponed, the client will be responsible for the other half of payment on the rescheduled date.
- We schedule 2-3 months in advance, so if we aren’t available immediately, keep BlairOutLoud in mind for future fun! … Also.. at times, we can get fill-in musicians to handle club gigs so that we can accommodate your requests.. Don’t hesitate to reach out either way! We might be able to work something out.
- We can not set up on grass or “hard ground”. A concrete surface or wooden platform is required for our needs. We need a level / dry surface to set up stands, PA equipment, lighting, etc.
Genre and song requests:
BlairOutLoud is made up of a diverse group of musicians that can accommodate many rock and roll styles of music for your needs. Our best material contains 60s and 70s classic rock and r&b anthems, great 80s rockin’ and danceable hits, and favored 90s (some 2000s) alternative jams. We have both male and female harmonized vocals.
Tom Blair - leader of the group, plays solo acoustic, electric guitar in the band, and sings
Tom Carling - production designer, plays bass.. also acoustic guitar in duo settings, and sings
Darren Goot - drum engineer, lead cowbell, can’t not smile, and sings
Amanda Blair - keyboards (electronic sound design), flute, additional percussion, and sings
If the client requests specific music over the house system for a special event, we can build an iTunes style playlist (for example at a wedding reception, or corporate event). All additional music, scheduled announcements, and special moments can be accommodated with the right preparation and pre-production planning with the band.
If you are interested in booking BlairOutLoud for your next event, navigate to the Contact Form here on blairoutloud.com/contact or click the button below!
Check out some pictures below of private events that we’ve performed already in 2021 alone! We can’t wait to provide entertainment for you at your next gathering! Look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks for reading! Enjoy!
- Tom Blair
BlairOutLoud BAND - 40th Birthday Party - Fayetteville, GA - April 17, 2021
- We set up on the back side of a house near the pool area in the “outdoor” dining space and played for guests that were invited to the party!
BlairOutLoud SOLO - Wedding Reception - Trenton, GA - April 26, 2021
- I performed solo acoustic for the first half of this beautiful wedding reception, and then for the second half I pumped up the dance music playlist through my sound system and got folks out on the floor to dance the night away!
BlairOutLoud BAND - Wedding Reception - Marietta, GA - May 16, 2021
- The band got together to play at the Marietta Wine Market for Tom Carling’s wedding reception! It was a low key affair, but I included this photo to show that we can fit into tight spaces and provide great music!
BlairOutLoud SOLO - Wedding Reception - Blue Ridge, GA - May 29, 2021
- On this beautiful day in the Blue Ridge Mountains, I helped project the pre-recorded music used for the ceremony, and then I performed my acoustic cover material at the reception.
BlairOutLoud SOLO - Neighborhood Party - Acworth, GA - May 30, 2021
- The very next day from the wedding event (right above this photo), I performed a neighborhood party in Acworth, where the client had a piece of a ramp that he fashioned into a small stage!
BlairOutLoud TRIO - 4th of July Party - Weiss Lake, AL - July 3, 2021
- The TRIO was asked back! We played a Weiss Lake dock party last year in July of 2020.. We did such a great job the clients had us back again this year!
BlairOutLoud BAND - North Cobb High School 1991 Reunion - Acworth, GA - July 24, 2021
- The BAND was asked to perform 80s and 90s jams at the NCHS Reunion in July! We set up in a pavilion up close to Lake Allatoona. What a blast!
BlairOutLoud BAND - Oktoberfest Horsemen’s Run - Fayetteville, GA - September 25, 2021
- The Oktoberfest show was amazing. This beautiful neighborhood park was a central location for friends and family to gather, cook out, and enjoy great classic jams! We set up in front of a gazebo, where the drummer used it for his riser, and we stood on small stage planks out in the field in front.
BlairOutLoud acoustic TRIO - CAPA Golf Reception - Concord, NC - September 28, 2021
- Tom Blair, Amanda Blair, and Tom Carling performed as an acoustic trio at a corporate event, a reception held before the next day’s golf event. Carling and I performed many of the band songs acoustically, and enjoyed the percussion and flute accompaniment as well as vocals from Amanda Blair.
BlairOutLoud BAND - Tyrone Founders Festival - Tyrone, GA - October 2, 2021
- The BAND set up on a flatbed trailer to perform for this special festival to celebrate the founding of Tyrone, GA!
BlairOutLoud DUO - Neighborhood Party - Powder Springs, GA - October 10, 2021
- Tom and Amanda Blair performed just this past Sunday Oct 10th for a party of happy people enjoying great food, fantastic weather, and great live music!