Zonkers Contact Information

Whether your needs are for wedding, fund raising, outdoor event, club venue, country club, marina, or just plain hootin' private event.  The parrothead will bring his brand of Zonkers entertainment to you.  Let us "Limbo Rock" your occasion.  Full lights and sound available.  If you need a larger sound system for an outside venue we can offer the services of a professional sound company.  Custom shows available for custom bookings !

If you will forward your show details, needs, location, etc on our quote request screen we will be happy to give you a quote on our services.

Zane Wooten

booking@thezonkers.net  

or

423-677-5554

Base Rate

$1000 for Wedding Receptions and Business Occasions
- Includes up to 3 hours playing time
- Free consultation to arrange musical selections and band set-up
- Includes one musical selection not on playlist (piano/chords/lyric sheet music must be received by band manager 8
weeks in advance)
- PA system and lights available. Large outdoor performances require an additional charge for a professional sound
system and operator. See options below.

Travel charge

An additional cost is added to the Base Rate for performances outside a 40 mile radius of Johnson City, Tn. Please e-mail
(booking@thezonkers.net) or call (423-677-5554) to obtain a price quote for your location.


Options

1) Each additional hour of playing time - add $300 to base rate for each additional hour.
2) Professional sound system and operator - add $500. Required for outdoor events covering a large area

Frequently Asked Questions:
 
What is your band's usual attire?
Our usual attire is Hawaiian shirts and slacks and summerwear. we are always on vacation !!     
Do you offer live sample performances?
all of our demos are live recordings 
Are you willing to learn songs that you do not currently know? 
Yes  
Do you offer special equipment into your service?
The Zonkers will come with fully professional sound system of over 1000 watts and full stage lighting to make your show an absolute success
 
Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal?
No.
Do you play recorded music during your break(s)?
Yes ,  preselected by bride and groom. 
How much time do you usually need to set up?
120 minutes set up 20 minute sound check
How much space do you usually require?
20'x 10'    we are a 4 piece band with keyboards and horns
What is your overtime rate?
extra sets negotiable on site. 

Additional Questions and Answers

The Zonkers are a wedding, party and special event band based out of the Tri Cities Tn area and we would love to come to your party or event and play for you. We play a combination of Buffett, Joel, tropical rock, the hottest classic saxaphone rock, classic rock, jazz, funk and swing in the area. From Stevie Wonder to Jethro Tull to Tom Petty to Billy Joel and the list goes on....We can tailor a show specific to your wants or needs.

Typical Reception Planning

COCKTAIL HOUR---------Your Master of Ceremonies will make introductions-----------

cocktail music available on request              

Typical Wedding Reception Protocol would be:

Lite Music.....  as guests move from cocktail hour to reception area  this is the time everyone finds their table and is seated.   Music will be very low and mellow.  

Bridal Party Introductions........Once all guests have been seated it is time for the wedding party to be introduced.  MC asks for everyones attn then the bridal party is introduced with last introduction the new Mr and Mrs. 

An invitation will then be issued for the new bride and grooms

First Dance  .......

                  Toasts and blessings are done after the first dance. 

Salad Course...........

                   Band plays lite swing music can be livelier on request.

MAIN COURSE ENTRÉE SERVED

Band takes break while dinner is served. It is proper to feed your band and all other vendors at this time.    Pre- recorded music played in background......

PARTY TIME ! 

            WEDDING PARTY DANCE TUNE

            CAKE CUTTING TUNE 

                        Everyone takes their seat.  Coordinate with caterer and photographer

FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE .......... MOTHER/SON.    May be prerecorded    if particular selections are needed.  The band will not be insulted by this request.

BOUQUET /  GARTER TOSS

HONEYMOON DOLLAR DANCE

BREAK TIME    RECORDED MUSIC PLAYED.

MORE PARTY MUSIC

LAST DANCE. 

         BRIDE AND GROOM WILL BE ASKED TO THE DANCE FLOOR.  HALF WAY THROUGH EVERONE JOINS THEM.