Ellie Brigida

Serves Fall River, MA

35244

Hired 5 times

7 employees

3 years in business

$200/hour

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Elle Brigida
Completed on 10/9/2022

Introduction

"Ellie is a straight shot of dopamine" I didn't come up with that. It's what the audience tells me 99% of the time! I am absolutely in love with singing and I love bringing that joy and energy to your special event. I'm a singing guitarist who plays the songs that make you smile. I love making people feel good and music is the best way that I can do that! I've been doing it since I was 2 years old and memorized all of the words to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" Neon Lighthouse Duo: Ken and Ellie are two lead vocalists with tight harmonies, guitar and a rhythm section. We can sing all your favorite top 40, rock, country, pop and oldies! Neon Lighthouse: Over 10+ years of performance experience with HUNDREDS of shows and 300+ weddings! 7 lead singers which means we can sing pretty much any song you’d ever want. From Queen, Beyonce, Fleetwood Mac…to Nelly, Fall Out Boy, Harry Styles - we can do it all! Fully customizable band from our acoustic duo to our full 7 piece band means we have a band for every budget and event. From intimate weddings to packed holiday parties, we make every event the party of your life. Get the best of both worlds with a Live Band and DJ Combo! Pair the crowd engagement and excitement of our band with the unlimited playlist and polish of our veteran DJ/MC The Femmes: The Femmes are an all women and non-binary band in the Boston area that performs songs by women and non-binary artists. Their roster includes Berklee alumni, touring artists, veteran wedding band performers and pit band musicians with over 10 years of professional experience. A majority of the members are part of the LGBTQ+ community and love to perform at events by and for our community. The perfect band for your wedding or private event that focuses on women, the LGBTQ+ community and allies. PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTACTING ME 👉 My minimum fee is $500 for a solo performance and $1200 for a duo. I can put together anywhere from a 3-12 piece band. If your budget matches, I would love to put a custom quote together for your special event. Thanks 😀👌🙏 Whether it's playing solo, with the Ken and Ellie duo, with my wedding and events band Neon Lighthouse and women's band, The Femmes. I've been performing at weddings and private events for over 8 years. I'm great with a wide age range, special requests and can assist with event planning. My repertoire spans from 1960s through the present, ranging from Adele to The Zombies. (Ask for my song list!) "I've never seen someone as excited and happy to be performing as Ellie! She radiates positivity and you can't help but feel it too! I couldn't stop screaming after every song! " - Julia M., Client Neon Lighthouse Duo Reviews: (this includes Ken Freeman on guitar and vocals and myself on the Cajon/Percussion) "Ken and Ellie are absolutely wonderful! We've had them at our restaurant on Friday nights and the staff are always raving about them the next day. Their vocals are top notch and they are both easy going and really know how to read the crowd. Great song selection too. My favorite was Islands in the Stream." - Raf S, Pazza on Porter, East Boston I would love to provide price quotes tiered for up to a 7 piece band. That way you can find the perfect balance for your budget and music entertainment needs.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

My minimum fee solo is $600 and $1200 for the Neon Lighthouse duo. Typically we can perform for up to 3 hours for that price. Because every project is different, we're happy to provide custom price quotes tiered for up to a 7 piece band. That way you can find the perfect balance for your budget and music entertainment needs.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Typically the customer will email us to start the conversation. We'll then schedule a quick call to go over specifics. From there, we will issue a contract and take a 50% deposit to hold the date. Any questions and follow up calls are welcomed once the date is confirmed. The balance is due on the day of the performance.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I studied vocal performance at Wagner College in New York City. As a band manager, I've been managing bands and working with planners and clients for the past 3 years. I love working with a client to help bring their vision to life and throw a killer party that runs as smoothly as possible.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I came out of the womb singing. Once she moved back to Boston after college, she got involved in different bands and started singing with Neon Lighthouse Band. I started the Femmes, Boston's only women and NB party band this past year because I saw that less than 10% of Boston's gigging musicians were women. I wanted to change that!

What types of customers have you worked with?

Typically there are 3 types of clients we work with. - Wedding couples that want music for ceremony, cocktail hour and/or reception. We perform as a duo and with up to an 8 piece band (Redline). - Corporate event planners that need music entertainment for their specific events and parties. - Private party clients. These are typically celebrations like graduations, milestone birthday parties or just an excuse to get together with friends. Usually, we will perform in the client's home. Sometimes the client will rent a venue for the party. We're open to whatever the client decides.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

We don't take bookings more than 6 months in advance. A lot of our bookings are done within 3 months to 1 week prior to an event. A few favorite recent bookings: Neon Lighthouse Duo - Encore Boston Harbor, Raising Cane's Opening, Matadora The Femmes - Harley Davidson Women's Rider Day, Martha's Vineyard Pride, Stargaze Festival Neon Lighthouse Party Band - Countless weddings, Fenway Park, Boston Marathon

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Since we perform private events on a weekly basis, we can offer my advice on anything from flow of events, length of performance and song selection.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

The client should know their budget and confirm the venue where the event will take place before contacting us. We're flexible, but these details help move the booking process along faster.