If you are looking for a way to boogie and have a great dance floor for your wedding, For a Good Time Call band won’t let you down! For a Good Time Call has decades of experience and due to this, the can perform any music types! Your requests can almost always be accomplished! Not only that, they can turn from party to show band in a multitude of ways including having even a little choreography. Check out more about For a Call Time Call below!
Tell us about For a Good Time Call + how long you’ve been in business.
Deanna with 4AGTC: Let’s start at the beginning with the question we are asked most often… Why is your name For a Good Time, Call…? We were in the van en route to an event in Lexington, and the 80’s tune, “Jenny 867-5309” came on the radio. When it got to the bridge of the song, the entire band simultaneously stopped their conversations, threw their hands in the air and screamed, “FOR A GOOD TIME CALL!!!!!!” It was clear that we had officially found our name. That was almost 10 years ago and we haven’t looked back since. It was a bold choice, but it perfectly embodies what we are all about, which is showing people a good time!
How did you get started in weddings?
Deanna with FAGTC: I joined my first wedding band at 22 and have been involved in the industry in one way or another ever since.
What’s the philosophy behind your company?
Deanna with 4AGTC: We actually have three mottos: 1. Under-promise & over-deliver! 2. People first. This means treating everyone with kindness and being cognizant of the energy you’re bringing to a situation. We have a zero tolerance policy regarding drama or disrespect within our team and we stand by it. 3. Be pleasant, be flexible & do your job. Events involving hundreds of people and thousands of details are prone to unexpected changes. As the band, you’ve got to be able to go with the flow, put on a smile and make it work!
What are your strengths compared to other wedding bands?
Deanna with 4AGTC: Our biggest strength would be that what you see and hear online is 100% real. We make it a priority to present ourselves authentically, even if it’s iPhone footage from a show. I am married to a videographer & audio engineer, so I can create whatever content I want to show off our brand, but I find that most folks simply want a great band at a fair price. Seeing that un-produced iPhone footage alongside our professional promo takes away any uncertainty because the client can see and hear the consistency between the two. Secondly, in the past we have promoted ourselves as more of a party band vs a show band. Since we expanded in 2022, multiple vocalists, matching outfits and choreography can now be added to your package if you’re looking for that vibe. As full-time musicians who play together regularly, we have assembled an impressive list of songs and can easily shift the same players from a honky tonk to a festival and back to a high-end wedding venue. No matter what, 4AGTC is a high-quality product that represents what you’d expect from a band in Music City.
What attracts couples to your business?
Deanna with 4AGTC: We live up to our name! We are a little unorthodox, but I think that our choice of branding helps potential clients know that they are going to have a professional, yet relaxed experience with us. We honestly don’t have a targeted “type” of client. We just stand by our brand and believe that if we keep doing what we do, the couples who are meant to find us will!
What is the most innovative new product, service, style or other aspect of your industry that brides and grooms might appreciate?
Deanna with 4AGTC: There has been a shift in favor of supporting small businesses vs corporations and it’s been awesome to witness that conversion. Grocery chain cakes and big box store flowers are great, but I love to see the pride in a local baker’s face as they’re putting the finishing touches on the dessert table or seeing a reusable dried floral arch going up vs mounds of live flowers that may potentially end up in the dumpster at the end of the night. I am a firm believer in staying local, supporting your community and using sustainable materials whenever possible! It makes a huge difference!
Is there anything else you’d like to share about your company?
Deanna with 4AGTC: I have been in the music business since my first professional performance at age 9. From dive bars to touring the world… running corporate A/V to helping produce videos for CMT. I have seen it all and have spent a lot of time molding my experience into a product that checks all the boxes. When it comes down to it, if you come to Nashville looking for a band that is professional, affordable, versatile, personable, drama-free, inclusive and reputable with a decade of stellar reviews, we are your people and For a Good Time, Call is your band…
Huge thank you to Deanna for chatting with me about 4AGTC, yours and your band’s background and experience. Be sure to reach out here!
