a.       The band has literally lasted longer statistically than some marriages.

b.      The success is credited to a very strong sense of teamwork.

c.       The foundation is made up of trust, caring for each other, and respect for each other’s talents and contributions.

2.  The secret to this band is variety.  Very few bands can cover a wide range of musical genre.

a.       This band covers all styles from Jazz to Country, from Rock to Standards.

b.      Key to success is playing what the audience wants to hear, not what the band wants to play.

c.       The members of the band view the work as fun.  You have to want to play.  It’s not a job for any of the members as each have full time careers.

3.  Professionalism depends on breathe of skill.  This band has a wide background which adds to the eclectic nature of the show.

a.       Mike McCormack- Creator of the band – Played in other rock bands, and wedding bands, and studio work.  Day job – Manager of Edy’s Ice Cream.

b.      Les Piela – Joined the band in 1990 – Played in other rock bands, an oldies band, has subbed for wedding bands as well as backing National Acts.  – Day job – Manager in the Aerospace Industry.

c.       Ken Lieberman – Joined the band in 1994 – Played in other rock bands, and oldies band, a wedding band, and toured with Up With People.  Day job – Director HR of BAE Systems. 

d.      John Castiglione – Joined band in 2006 – Played in other wedding bands as well as rock bands.  John teaches drums as well   Day job – Bloomfield Board Of Education for 25 years.

e.       Patrice Nicita – Filled in with band since 1998 and came on fulltime in 2002, started a family a few years later and is now back – a classically trained vocalist who has performed in various styles of bands, Day job - Executive in the Financial Investment industry. 

4. Good Times is a value-added entertainment group.  You get more entertainment than most bands.

a.       While many bands play 40 minute sets per hour, this band is notorious for playing 75 to 90 minute sets.  That appeals to venues.

b.      The band not only covers a wide range of musical styles, but provides a turn-key entertainment product for weddings, i.e., church service, cocktail hours, and DJ entertainment during breaks.  This band can also provide packages intertwining Live music with DJ to suit all your needs.  All managed within the core membership.

c.       Because this band is a part time business, the members can afford to offer more value to our customer.  For example, while some bands charge $5,000 or more for a wedding, Good Times can do it for a fraction of the cost.

5.  The focus is on the people, both within the band, and with the customers.

a.       It’s risky for bands to call up potential singers and have them perform.  This band is talented enough to pull this off on a regular basis.

b.      The band interacts with the audience.  They don’t play at the people, they play to the people.

c.       We’d be glad to furnish anyone with references.