No matter what kind of event you’re planning, there are some marvellous musicians out there who, for a relatively modest fee, can bring your occasion to life. Unfortunately, finding those musicians is not always straightforward. Obviously, if you’re reading this …

For my sins, I read bridal forums.

No, it’s nothing kinky. For me, it’s a way of trying to understand some of the concerns that people might have when they’re thinking about hiring a band (or not hiring one). For …

It’s been a tricky enterprise, figuring out how to present The Mood Merchants in a way that is easy to understand.

On the one hand, The Mood Merchants is a band, in much the same sense that other jazz bands …