Vocalist

Considering live entertainment, but wary of the price? For much less than the cost of a band, we can provide you with live entertainment and a DJ!  You’ll hear selected songs performed live by one of our talented vocalist.  In addition, your DJ will keep the music going non-stop by mixing your favorite dance songs as performed by the original artist. What better way to add a personal touch to your special day than with this ultimate crowd-pleasing package. Twilight can perform from cocktail hour to the last dance, and even at your ceremony. Ask for more details on this exciting, dynamic package. This package includes free dance-floor lighting.

Live Vocalist Package Guideline
by George Gibson

Here is a list of some of the songs I sing.

Songs Performed (PDF)

On average, I will perform one or two songs per ten-song set, which, when combined with great dance music, is a good mix that will really enhance your reception.

Some songs are better suited for dinner while others are great for fast or slow dances.  I find that the best way to start the dancing is to invite all the couples on the dance floor, whereupon I open by singing a love song.    I’ll pick it up by playing/singing some familiar oldies and dance songs so that all your guests can get involved, then I work from there, paying special attention to your song list and your guest requests.

My repertoire expands all the time too, mainly due to new requests.  I probably left quite off a few songs from the list that I have performed before, so if there are any songs that you would like me to sing that you don’t see on the list, just mention them, and I will let you know if can do them or not.

I’ll give you a general idea of some of the material I perform and when I perform it. I don’t generally sing during cocktail hour since I am organizing things. During dinner, I sing a lot of the standards, songs by Frank Sinatra (Summer Wind, The Way You Look Tonight), Harry Connick Jr. (It Had To Be You), Nat King Cole (L-O-V-E), or Mack The Knife, etc.   I'll mix in a slow one or two (You’ve Got a Friend, To Make You Feel My Love, Beautiful In My Eyes), gradually progressing to more slightly up-tempo songs such as Margaritaville, Can’t Take My Eyes off of You which I mix in with original artists …some Motown and oldies, contemporary easy listening and of course your list.

Although I can sing a variety of styles, there are certain types of songs I don’t generally sing, such as club dance songs and songs that are above my range.  Looking over the list I have provided, you should get a pretty good idea of what types I do sing, but don’t hesitate to inquire about any song you may want performed.  I just may be able to do it.

I start the dancing off by inviting all the couples on to the dance floor, and I open by performing a slow song, which gets people on the floor, especially the guys. Early on, I’ll play and sing some familiar songs that everyone knows.  I have found that starting off this way is not only considerate to your guests (whose ages will range greatly), but is also a great way to fill a dance floor, especially since people are a little reluctant to initially get out and dance to songs they don’t know.  As the evening wears on, I am able to mix in more contemporary songs by reading the crowd and seeing what works. 

Now as far as the live vocals go, it is important to note that I can sing as many songs as you like, or as few as you like.  Generally, I’ll perform about 2 per ten-song set, which is a good ratio. If I had to put together a list of some of the best songs I do (judging by response), I would include the following songs: Can’t Help Falling In Love (easily my best song), Unforgettable (great for parent dances), Sea of Love, Wonderful Tonight (good for last slow song), Have I Told You Lately (Van Morrison style), Fly Me To The Moon, Keeper of The Stars…. Some of the faster songs I enjoy doing include Twist and Shout, Jump Jive and Wail, Some Kind of Wonderful, etc.

“Participation” songs are among my favorite because they really get your guests involved. For these songs, I try to gauge the crowd to see how they would react to songs.  For example, there is an entertaining bit I have done with the Soul Man where I give a guest or two a pair of glasses and black Fedora, and they’ll do the dance that little Blues Brothers dance.  I have also had a great time with sing-a-longs like Friends in Low Places.  I love doing Brown Eyed Girl, Build Me Up Buttercup and Sweet Caroline because the girls sing along (ah, the fringe benefits!).

As with all of the other music, I would do the songs work best for you and your guests.  Knowing when to play or perform a song is just as important as the song itself.  I have the good judgment and experience to know whether or not certain songs will work in certain situations.  Also, I tend to stay away from performing current Top 40 music.  Since the music is so new, people generally like to hear the original artist.

Quite often I am asked to perform one of the special dances.  Should you opt for that, you should be able to get a lot of ideas off of the list.  Again, if there is any song that is not on the list that you would like me to sing, feel free to ask.

George Gibson