Some of the fun we have with cocktail music is in sprinkling in super-fun songs that you would never expect. One thing you can say about the 1980s: It is FULL of super-fun songs! When inserted into a jazzy-cocktail vibe, they become timeless works of art that fit pretty much any cocktail hour. From New-Wave to Hard Rock to Rap to Boogie and Movie Soundtracks, there is just so much incredible material to work with. If you have been following along on our social media pages lately you may have notices our recent focus on song years. Dubbed as "The History Of Happy Music", we have grown incredib ..read more

*** This week we take a look at all of our favourite dance songs from the 2010s that we love to play -> Looking back on music in the 2010s decade, what really stands in hindsight are all of the catchy pop and dance songs that made us all move. Was it because they were the only songs we could all agree on in a decade of a million music channels? Probably :) Every time we pull out any of these happy little songs, heads start to turn around and shoulders start to move as they all share a common lightness in their energy that simply makes us want to smile and dance. One of my favourite aspects ..read more

*** Performing songs from TV and Movies is the ultimate expression of fun! Here are our favourites: I love performing songs from TV and Movies! It always comes as such a fun surprise to guests whose heads almost always turn as they grin and start singing along. These happy nostalgic theme songs can often be the turning point in a performance, igniting a communal vibe and starting conversations. Best of all is that our jazzy instrumental renditions maintain a somewhat classy atmosphere, while still having all of the fun that we all truly want to have together. From FRIENDS to GAME OF THRONES t ..read more

*** We loved those old MUCH MUSIC compilations so much we decided to write about it -> One of the coolest parts of my job is getting to chat about music with our amazing clients. This week's idea was born from a remarkably fun client meeting I had a couple of years back with client-besties Lisa & Steve, who love those old MuchMusic Big Shiny Tunes albums as much as I do In getting to perform at their wedding after that, our band cleverly inserted tons of Big Shiny Tunes into their wedding playlist including everything from BLINK182 to FOO FIGHTERS to Or other amazing client besties in ..read more

*** The 90s is just plain fun! Here are our favourite throwbacks for your wedding playlist inspiration -> One thing that usually happens when you start planning your wedding music is that it causes you to go digging through your music collections. It can be an incredible source of nostalgic fun as you rediscover those those epic songs that helped define your glorious youth. Playing those songs at your wedding just feels good. The 90s is one of the greatest decades of music ever. For anyone who, like me, was just a kid through this decade, you might also remember the hours and days spent wa ..read more

*** We love helping to make corporate dinner receptions memorable and special-> Planning a dinner to recognize and celebrate the amazing people on your corporate team is a wonderful way to give back to the people working hard for your company's success. We have greatly valued the opportunity to have been a part of many corporate awards dinners, taking seriously our job help elevate the evening and make it memorable and special for everyone. In adding our LIVE Music complete with DJ service through the evening, there are a number of key moments that we love to help with. The combination of ..read more

***A detailed look at our Full Wedding Package when you ask for everything-> What does it look like when you hire Brent Miller LIVE for your full wedding day? We include a unique mix of both LIVE & DJ to help create memorable moments that will make your wedding stand out as truly amazing. While every wedding timeline is different, we will use the example of a popular 5PM - 1AM wedding timeline to help you imagine how all of the different musical parts might fit together at your open wedding including 4x45 minute LIVE sets wherever they fit best for you! 5:00PM Ceremony -> Are you be ..read more

When you want to fill your Cocktail Hour with classic songs that everyone will enjoy -> We love performing at cocktail receptions! The energy, the mood, the chance to break the ice and start a reception off nicely and match the vibe of the evening is always an interesting challenge. Starting your reception off on the right note is often all about choosing the right songs. When your guests hear music that they love, it helps inspire conversation, loosens the atmosphere and ignites the party spirit before they have even entered the dinner reception. Song requests are always a great idea, and ..read more

It is always a special time when we get a chance to perform at the fabulous Shangri-La TO Here are some of our favourite photos and videos performing there over the past few years including ceremonies in the Rosedale Room, receptions in the Museum Room, Cocktails on the lovely outdoor terrace and wedding dances in the Queen's Park Room. Popular LIVE Music options include: CEREMONY - Instrumental Duo & Trio (Piano, Stand-Up Bass, Violin) COCKTAILS - Jazzy Duo (Piano/Vocals & Stand-Up Bass) DINNER RECEPTION - Romantic Duo & Trio (Piano/Vocals, Stand-Up Bass, Saxophone) WEDDING DANCE ..read more

*** Shaping your Ceremony Music with the magical sounds of Summer Strings-> There is something a little more magical about summer ceremonies. The warm lazy atmosphere of the long days carries a specifically relaxing and lovely feeling with it, the sound of pianos,violins and acoustic guitars carrying over the warm afternoon breeze for all to enjoy. Summer ceremonies are so amazing in that they can happen absolutely anywhere! From the stunning back yard gardens of TO mansion houses to the gorgeous vineyards of the NOTL region, we have been accustomed to adapting to virtually any beautiful c ..read more