Emerald City Celebrates 4th of July at Southlake Stars & Stripes
Southlake’s Annual Stars & Stripes event was this past weekend and Emerald City Band had the privilege to provide a rocking time for the crowd! Every year Southlake closes off the roads in their town square and shopping center and allows food trucks and entertainers from all over Dallas to celebrate USA! This year Emerald City performed on the main stage at Frank Edgar Cornish IV Park located in the middle of the shopping center. Surrounded by a beautiful fountain, lush trees, and enthusiastic fans, Emerald City Rocked the house! After the first set, we paused the music and dimmed the lights for a Spectacular Fireworks display that could be seen across all the parks! Post fireworks, Emerald City rejoined the audience to dance the night away. Thank you Southlake and our amazing fans for celebrating the 4th of July with us!
A Floral Fairytale Fantasy Wedding at The Ritz Carlton
A Flower Power Celebration!
It was a sunny evening in Dallas when Hannah Forbare and Fritz Deichert gathered their loved ones together to celebrate their love for each other at The Ritz Carlton in the heart of Downtown Dallas. Kristin Butler and her hard working team at Fabulous Fete were the proprietary planners who organized a Floral Fairytale ceremony and reception in the same ballroom at the Ritz Carlton. Guests were welcomed to a floor to ceiling florally outfitted ceremony with elegant music from a string quartet. Emerald City’s own soloists, Jade and Adam, performed an acoustic version of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” as the bride floated down an aisle decorated with lavish petal white blooming trees designed by Bella Flora of Dallas. After the ceremony guests were escorted into the main cocktail area to enjoy beverages, light refreshments, and a Gospel ensemble from Eclipse Entertainment.
Both the ceremony and reception spaces were decorated from top to bottom with stunning drapery and floral arrangements provided by Bella Flora and soft colored lighting for the full room by Stage 2 Lighting. Rounded tables with lengthy floral tree arrangements, single feature floral vases, and soft candle lighting were organized around a square dance floor, provided by Center Stage Floors, which featured the bride and groom’s monogrammed initials. More of the unique collection of white florals from the original ceremony space were used throughout the space, transporting guests to an enchanted forest. With such a large volume of florals the ballroom smelled of the most heavenly floral shop featuring a diverse bouquet of white flowers ranging from romantic roses, to delicate orchids and hydrangeas. The cake, provided by the hotel and outfitted with florals from Bella Flora, sat in front of the largest floral feature of the venue, a magnificent wall bouquet with almost every type of ivory flower you could imagine.
The ballrooms doors opened and the new “Mr. and Mrs. Deichert” came waltzing into their first dance song, “Crazy Love” by Van Morisson. After the parents of the bride and groom shared some loving sentiments with the newlyweds, the party was up and rocking. Emerald City busted out their favorite hits like “Ain’t No Mountain,” “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” and various pop medleys while guests danced the night away. Elysium productions and John Cain Photography were close to the action ready to capture the best memories of the night. Guests were encouraged to visit the MirMir photo booth to take home souvenirs from the night.
A full sized candy bar with new and old classics was set up for guests who were looking to satisfy their sweet tooth.
With a deep, shared love for baseball, the bride and groom donned their jerseys and sneakers and opted for comfort for the final dance set of the night.
Congratulations to Fritz and Hannah Deichert! We had so much fun celebrating your special day! Check out the gallery by John Cain Photography below.
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Vendors Listed in this Article:
Images/ Photography: John Cain Photography
Planner: Fabulous fete
Florist: Bella Flora
Lighting: Stage 2 Lighting
Dance Floor: Center Stage Floors
Gospel Choir: Eclipse Entertainment
Food Truck: Fletcher’s Corn Dogs
Videography: Elysium Productions
Photo Booth: MirMir
Hair and Makeup : My Fabulous Faces & Sonia Trevino Hair
Venue: Ritz Carlton
Allen’s Market Street USA Celebration and Firework Spectacular
It was an early celebration for the Fourth of July last weekend in The City of Allen for the Emerald City Band. Market Street, Texas Health and many other Texas Based sponsors teamed up with The City of Allen to host one of the hottest events of the Summer, “Allen USA” a festival of live music, food, and activities all in celebration of the Fourth of July! Fans from all ages spread across Celebration Park to watch Emerald City Band rock out on the main stage.
Like always, Emerald City brought the energy from the top of the show, and quickly the front of the stage was packed with patrons, rocking out to their favorite hits. The set moved on to include “I Want it That Way,” “Dance with Somebody,” and “All I Do is Win.” Fans were moving and shaking, fired up with energy to spare. The show closed with “Club Can’t Handle Me” before the big screen was put away and the lights in the park were winked out to feature a fireworks spectacular by Pyrotecnico. The sky was a light with colorful sparks perfectly timed to a curated playlists of top hits.
Thank you to our loyal and new fans who came to support us this weekend! We had a great time and can’t wait to rock out with you again!
Emerald City Band Brings Down the House at Murphy’s Sounds at Sundown
Emerald City Band was proud to be the closing act at this year’s Murphy Sounds at Sundown! Every summer Murphy hosts local bands from all over DFW to perform at the Murphy Central Park Amphitheater which hosts an audience of over 3000 people. The evening kicked off with an enthusiastic crowd and one of Emerald City’s Original songs “Make You Mine”. Audience members were perched with their favorite lawn chairs and picnic blankets from the main audience seating and overflowing all the way to the hill side. Once the party started, it didn’t stop! Adults and children alike were lined up in front of the stage ready to bust a move. Emerald City rocked the house with old and new hits like “September,” “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” and “Levitating.” Our front line singer, Jade, closed out the show with “Don’t Stop Believing” and the audience cheered her on by lighting up the audience with the flashlights on their cellphones.
Emerald City Band served as a perfect way to bring down the house on one of Murphy’s most popular summer events. Thank you to everyone who attended and we’ll see you again next year! Check out the highlights video below!
The Real Housewives of Dallas: LeeAnne Lockens Wedding
Lights! Camera! Action! Emerald City Band had the amazing opportunity to perform at LeeAnne Locken and Rich Emberlin’s wedding reception earlier in the year. LeeAnne Locken, a main cast member on Bravo TV’s “The Real Housewives of Dallas” is known for her outgoing and “tell it like it is” personality and we’re quite the fan.
On the newest season of Bravo’s hit reality show, her wedding ceremony and reception aired and it felt so good to relive that epic night Planned by exceptional wedding and event planner, Steve Kemble, and an immensely talented team of vendors, her wedding was something out of a dream.
Our founder and CEO, Deno Taglioli, wrote and performed an original song specifically for LeeAnne and Rich for their first dance as husband and wife. Titled “You Are Mine”, the song truly captures what it means to have found that forever partner in life. Take a look below at a video recap and photo gallery of that amazing night.
Photography Credit: http://Jennefer Wilson Fine Art Film Photography
Video Credit: Robert Kauffman
Emerald City’s “Rock the 2020” NYE Party
It’s hard to believe but the holidays are just around the corner and with that comes our annual New Years Eve Party, ‘Rock the 2020’. Emerald City Band is excited to be back at the Hilton Anatole for the party of a lifetime where people from over 20 states travel to Dallas, Texas to celebrate the new year with the band.
This is the 11th New Year’s Eve eve and every year, the partying gets better. Several different ticket packages, including dinner, drinks, hotel rooms, meet and greets with the band are on sale now. This will be the party of the century and we want you there. Check out ecnye.com to buy tickets and for more information.
Emerald City Band & Fundraisers
Emerald City Band has been a part of hundreds of fundraisers dedicated to several amazing causes. From homelessness prevention to aiding war veterans, it’s been something the band has always taken close to the heart.
In just the past month, we performed at three fundraisers galas, performing for amazing people who dedicate their time to helping the community.
Our founder and CEO, Deno Taglioli, is very passionate and fond of these fundraiser.
“There’s something about giving back to the community but also knowing you’re working with people who put in so much love and dedication in all of these important causes. That’s what really makes it all come full circle.
-Deno Taglioli
Huge Nerium International Party at American Airlines Center
Emerald City Plays the Biggest Corporate Events
Nerium International wanted something special for their big corporate “All Whiteout” party, and who else to make it Once In A Lifetime but Emerald City Band.
At the home of the Dallas Mavericks and the biggest music events in Dallas, the American Airlines Center, Emerald City kept the massive crowd moving and dancing for 3 hours, with Founder and CEO Jeff Olson even getting on stage.
Thanks again to Nerium for letting us celebrate your company success. The crowd was wild at this all whiteout party – were you there? Check out the video below.
Nerium International is a leading relationship marketing company specializing in scientifically advanced, age-defying products. Nerium was recognized for the second year in a row by Inc. 500 │ 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
Tread & Threads 2019
For over eight years, Emerald City Band has had the opportunity to travel to Kanas City, Kansas and perform at the nationally recognized black-tie gala, Treads & Threads. Hosted by The University of Kansas Health System and taking place at Kansas Speedway, this event is dedicated to raising money in expanding and improving patient care at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
This event has always been special for the band, not only because of the significance of the organization’s mission but because of the energy and overall atmosphere when performing. Through the sound checks to the other incredibly talented bands in the line-up, it’s the best feeling. In the past, we’ve had the pleasure to share the stage with renowned and acclaimed bands and musicians such as Barenaked Ladies, Kacey Musgraves. This year, we did with none other than the phenomenal REO Speedwagon.
Texas Live! 1 Year Anniversary Celebration with Emerald City Band
Texas Live! celebrated it’s one year anniversary on August 9th, 2019 and Emerald City Band was excited to be a part of the celebration.
Filled with a variety of restaurant, cocktail bars, and entertainment, the Texas Live Arena! celebrates everything sports, music, and fun related. Placed in the middle of the establishment where crowds fill the first and second floor while cheering on the Texas Rangers is a 100-ft LED HD television where games are shown. As soon as it was time for the band to perform, the television was raised and the band jumped on stage.
Throughout the night, the band immersed themselves into the crowd and interacted with fans and families, bringing the energy and party to a whole new height.
Overall, Texas Live! brings sports fans from all over to football, basketball, baseball, you name it; together for the best time; and Emerald City Band loved every second.
Happy 1 Year Anniversary Texas Live!