Kurt Scobie - Private Events

Book Kurt Scobie for your next private function! From house concerts, to corporate parties, to weddings, to casual gatherings - Music by Kurt Scobie is the perfect fit for your next private event. House Concerts are... just that. A concert in your house (or on your patio, or lawn, or... rooftop). If you love live music and enjoy entertaining guests in your home, you should consider hosting Kurt Scobie for your next gathering. It costs almost nothing! Whether you throw a big weekend party or just want to have a simple weeknight dinner, adding live music from Kurt Scobie just might be the final touch you need to make your night unforgettable. For more info on booking Kurt for a house concert, follow this link: www.kurtscobie.com/houseconcerts Corporate parties and events are better when live music is involved. Kurt Scobie is experienced in performing for all types of events. Whether you need background music or someone to entertain a crowd, Kurt has done it all. Past clients include Bentley - Atlanta, Dave Ramsey, The University of Alabama, and The Atlanta Braves. For more information on booking Kurt Scobie for your next corporate event, follow this link: www.kurtscobie.com/corporateparties Weddings and receptions (and cocktail hours) deserve the best music possible. For your special day select a talented professional who can handle any situation and set up. Kurt Scobie is your low-stress performer and will make sure your wedding day is filled with beautiful music. For more info on booking Kurt for your wedding, follow this link: www.kurtscobie.com/weddings Private events of ANY kind can be enhanced by a talented musical artist. Kurt Scobie has performed for birthday parties, pool parties, house warmings, seasonal and holiday functions, schools, churches, and much more! Email booking [at] kurtscobie [dot] com for more information.
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Kurt Scobie customers say: "Kurt was wonderful to work with-he always responded quickly and thoroughly, he was thoughtful and prompt and really talented. Our guests of all ages at the wedding reception commented on how good he was and how much they enjoyed his music. I would highly recommend Kurt and I am so glad we found him." -Anne H. Roswell, GA 6/11/2011 "Kurt played during our wedding ceremony and did an amazing job! He was extremely easy to work with, and was always quick to respond to emails, questions, etc. He learned two new songs for our ceremony, and they sounded absolutely perfect! Many guests commented on how great his piano playing and his voice sounded. Thank you Kurt for helping making our wedding day flawless." Sharon H, Atlanta, GA 4/14/2011 "Kurt was wonderful to work with, so accommodating and, most of all, an amazingly talented musician. We had many guests comment on how great he sounded, and we are truly grateful that Kurt performed a private concert for our wedding reception!" - Carrie W, Atlanta, GA, 4/17/2010 "Kurt was a truly talented singer & pianist. He was incredibly accomodating, helpful, calm, & engaging. I would HIGHLY recommend him for your event" - Linda D, Marietta, GA, 12/31/2009
Upcoming Events April 14th, 2012 - Wedding Ceremony and Reception - Neighborhood Clubhouse (Cumming, GA) May 7th, 2012 - 500 Songs for Kids (PUBLIC EVENT) - Smith's Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA) May 19th, 2012 - Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour - Atlanta History Center (Atlanta, GA) June 15th, 2012 - Wedding Reception - Temple for the Performing Arts (Des Moines, IA) July 13th, 2012 - House Concert - Private Residence (Charlotte, NC) September 22nd, 2012 - Wedding and Reception - The Loft at Falls Park (Greenville, SC) Click here for the full Kurt Scobie performance schedule
Communicating a Clear Vision: Quick Tip You would think that we would have this communication thing down. We have phones, Facebook, Twitter, email, text messaging, instant messaging, picture messaging, Skype and tons of other time-wasting ways to connect with each other. Yet, we don't take advantage of these opportunities to communicate. We resort to... mind reading? Here's a quick tidbit that I've learned when it comes to sharing the VISION you have for your event! When I first started performing for weddings I had a good set of questions (so I thought) to ask the bride and groom. However, as the wedding would get closer, I realized that I didn't really have a clear understanding of what the VISION was for the event. I really didn't know what the whole thing was going to look like. I realized that I needed more than just answers to questions. I needed to sit and listen to their story and allow them to paint a (verbal) picture of what they wanted their day to be. Now, I still have my list of questions, but bigger than that, I encourage the couple to tell me all they can about what they want. I encourage communication and OVER-communication. Communicate and OVER-communicate. and OVER-communicate. and OVER-communicate. and OVER-communicate. and OVER-communicate. Have a great party! Kurt --- Kurt Scobie Singer/Songwriter/Pianist www.KurtScobie.com Jun 16, 2010 Add comment Share Top 5 Reasons to Hire a LIVE Musician Over Just Plugging in the ol' iPod The music isn't that important to you, huh? You just want a little something in the background? Here are my top 5 reasons you should go with a talented pro over copping out with canned music... FIVE: Enjoyability. Face it. Live music from a talented professional is just better. Your iPod can't smile. You can't talk to your iPod... well... you can (if this is you, you need to be getting help from another blog). Having that musician there, providing high quality entertainment, is just more pleasant. FOUR: Eventfulness. This is not a chill evening at home. This is an EVENT. And nothing says "This is an EVENT" better than live music! Whether its a wedding, private party or whatever, it needs LIFE! That musician can really make your event lively. THREE: Extravagance. It's GOOD to go over the top sometimes, especially for those important occasions. You may think "oh, that's just too much money" but really, you can find competitive rates for all kinds of entertainment. Try Gigmasters.com for starters. You can get a reasonable price and look like you went all out. Go ahead. Make it extravagant! TWO: Entertainment. Think about all of the jokes, fun/funny songs, and laughter that you can't get out of your mp3 player. Think about that really talented singer THERE... at YOUR event! Don't tell me you'd be more entertained from a digital jukebox. Do you think your entertainer's song list wont be that extensive? Think again. I've heard a few people refer to themselves as the "Human iPod". You might be surprised... (NOTE: some of us [shameless plug] can take requests and learn ANY songs you want). ONE: Energy. Steve Jobs may be improving battery life in his devices, but why not employ an energy-GIVING human being! Hiring a pro who knows how to maintain the energy level, is the difference between a nice canned-background music get-together and a memorable, high-energy event. You DO want your event to be memorable, don't you? It's a simple fact that when there is a high amount of energy, people remember better the fun they had at your event! So, for an enjoyable, eventful, extravagant, entertaining, and energetic party, hire that LIVE musician! Your event deserves better than that iPod. Kurt Scobie Jun 2, 2010 Add comment Share Choose Your Event Music: 3 Things You MUST Do to Get Started Are you ready to plan the music for your wedding or event? Do you have every detail figured out? Do you have just a few ideas? Are you completely lost? Planning music for your event can be overwhelming, but it can also be a lot of fun! Here's what I suggest to get started: 1. Dream. Go ahead. Dream big! Think about the most amazing party and write it all down. Brainstorm. See what you can come up with. Need some help? There are plenty of resources out there. Ask your friends/family for first-hand experiences. Write it down. Use your friend, Google. I like to use the Images search so that I can SEE it! There is no such thing as a bad idea at this point. Just go with it. 2. Research. You should have a good bit of ideas to go from. Now begin digging around for more info. Collect as much data, pictures, notes, advice and blogs as possible! A great resource and booking website is Gigmasters.com (visit my profile while you're there!). They provide a lot of information regarding music for different events. Look into different musicians, bands and DJs you think might fit into your vision. Each act usually has a website with photos, reviews, videos, mp3s and more that should help you. 3. Organize. You've now got this huge mess of info. Begin to put ideas together, throw them out, or set them aside to organize later. Think about what you want most. When my wife and I got married, we had some tough decisions to make. We had to organize our lists of what we wanted by how bad we wanted each item (priorities). Not good at organization? Get some help from that super-organized somewhat-nerdy friend of yours (don't tell them I said that). Once you've got all of this information organized, you're really on a roll toward having great music for your event! From here you can make some phone calls and send some emails! Remember, there are infinite possibilities. By dreaming big, doing your research, and getting organized, you can have a great event with stellar music. AND you can have fun in the process! Have a great party! Kurt --- Kurt Scobie Singer/Songwriter/Pianist www.KurtScobie.com --- Feel free to share your comments, thoughts and questions below! May 25, 2010 Add comment Share
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Communicating a Clear Vision: Quick Tip

Top 5 Reasons to Hire a LIVE Musician Over Just Plugging in the ol' iPod

Choose Your Event Music: 3 Things You MUST Do to Get Started