Duo
Instruments: Vocals and piano (or guitar) with sequenced bass and percussion.
Ideal for: Small parties, cocktails, ceremonies.
Line-ups · From duo to orchestra
Five line-ups, one máquina del sabor
Arturito & La Máquina del Sabor adapts its line-up to the event: duo, trio, quintet, septet and full nine-piece band. The repertoire and the director stay the same; what changes is the power, the space needed and the budget.
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Comparison
What each line-up includes and what it is for
Trio
Instruments: Vocals, piano and a percussionist on congas, bongó and small timbal.
Ideal for: Wedding cocktails, restaurants, terraces.
Quintet
Instruments: Vocals, piano, bass, congas and timbales.
Ideal for: Weddings up to 150 guests, corporate dinners.
Septet
Instruments: Quintet plus trumpet and trombone.
Ideal for: Large weddings, street parties, venues.
Full band
Instruments: Two vocals, piano, bass, timbales, congas, bongó and bell, trumpet and trombone.
Ideal for: Town festivals, festivals, city stages.
How many musicians do I need for my event?
As a rule of thumb: up to 40 people, duo; up to 100, trio; up to 200, quintet; up to 300, septet; over 300 people or any outdoor square, the full nine-piece band. Space matters as much as headcount.
The question we get most is "can't just five of you come to the festival so it is cheaper?" We can, but we do not recommend it, and we prefer to say so beforehand: in a square with 500 people a quintet sounds like a covers band and the crowd drifts to the bar. Conversely, nine musicians in a room of 80 is too much. As Arturito puts it, "the best line-up is not the biggest one, it is the one that makes the place sound full without anyone having to shout for a drink."
FAQ
Questions about line-ups
What is the real difference between the quintet and the septet?
Trumpet and trombone. The quintet has a complete rhythm section and vocals and works very well for dancing in mid-sized venues; the septet adds the horns that play the mambos and give salsa its orchestral sound. Outdoors or above 150 people, the step up is very noticeable.
Can we combine two line-ups at the same event?
Yes, and it is what we recommend most for weddings and corporate events: trio for the cocktail hour and quintet or septet for the party, with the same musicians scaled up. Cheaper than two bands, and the transition is natural.
How do I know which line-up I need?
Tell us how many people, where (indoors or outdoors, approximate size) and what kind of event, and we will tell you in the same conversation. Rule of thumb: up to 40 people, duo; up to 100, trio; up to 200, quintet; up to 300, septet; over 300 or any outdoor square, full band.
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