The Side Project

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Award winning entertainment for your special day & We ALSO "push play" DJ - You can have both live and your favorite recorded tracks!

Voted "Couples Choice Award 2021" Wedding Wire/The Knot and "Best of 2017" Seattle Bride Magazine! The Side Project performs summers in Seattle, WA and the rest of the year they perform in the SW. This acoustic-pop husband and wife based duo, Suzie and Ben Bradford, have been performing together since 2004. Offering a repertoire of songs that span several genres and decades, they play throughout any part of your wedding and can be accompanied by more musicians to form a trio, 4-piece, or 5-piece band. From beautiful slow ballads to danceable singalong songs, the band has a versatile range for your individual needs. Suzie and Ben have played hundreds of weddings / venues and from cover songs to original songs, they have entertained guests of all ages. Whether you require ceremony music or reception entertainment, The Side Project offers expertise to all key moments on your big day. Through consultations, Suzie and Ben can devise a playlist that flawlessly symbolizes your loving relationship. From The Beatles to Taylor Swift, their song list includes tunes to please any crowd. They can also learn new songs specifically for your wedding day. On the day of your festivities, this band arrives with an array of uplighting options, a top-of-the-line sound and PA system, and more. Regardless of how large or quaint your chosen setting, it can be filled with vibrant splashes of color and crystal-clear sounds. Again you have the options of choosing a duo up to a 5-piece band. You may even want to start with a duo and build through the evening or do any combination you like to suit each part of your special day. You can expect professionalism, smiles, and true talent from The Side Project!
Suzie and Ben also perform with string quartets and larger symphonies. A new song can be learned specifically for your event. Instrumentation may include acoustic guitar, violin, keyboard, bass and drums. Band provides the sound system, a handheld microphone for announcements, and optional LED lighting.

Band acknowledgements include songs used on international TV shows Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, and The BBC London. Their melodies have been heard in Starbucks around the country and their original album “Boombox” played on national radio and got a rave review by Music Connection Magazine. The band’s latest 5 original songs were recorded with the award winning Northwest Sinfonia 45-pc. orchestra at Bastyr Chapel.

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