Episodes

  • Q&A: Should you hire a separate band for specialty music, how to start researching to find a wedding band in your community or town and is it worth having an after party?
    Dec 30 2023

    On this first episode of Season 2, we answer questions written in from our audience!

    We'll discuss whether or not it's worth hiring a separate band to perform specialty music, how to start researching to find a wedding band in your community or town, and whether or not it's worth investing into having an after hours party!

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    For more information about Craig Scott Entertainment or to inquire about booking for your event, please visit http://craigscott.com.

    For questions or topics you would like discussed on the show, please send an email to
    info@craigscott.com.

    To see and hear clips and photos of the different groups that Craig Scott Entertainment offers, please visit the Instagram page at
    http://instagram/com/craigscottent or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/craigscottentertainment.

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    11 mins
  • A conversation with Abbey Rochford - Senior Events Manager at Hilton Pearl River
    Apr 27 2023

    On this episode of Party Notes, Scott sits down for a conversation with Abbey Rochford!

    For the past 7 years, Abbey has been the Senior Events Manager at one of the most prestigious, award-winning hotels in the New York/Tri-State area,
    Hilton Pearl River.

    Abbey and Scott discuss such topics as how she got involved in the industry, how to prepare information for venues to be efficient for your event site tour, different aspects of
    Hilton Pearl River that make the venue so very unique, and much more!

    To contact Abbey Rochford, or to book a tour of the venue for your event, please visit:

    Website: http://hiltonpearlriver.com

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/HiltonPearlRiver

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hiltonpearlriverweddings

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hiltonpearlriver

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/HiltonPearlRiv

    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/hiltonpearlriver

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    For more information about Craig Scott Entertainment or to inquire about booking for your event, please visit http://craigscott.com.

    For questions or topics you would like discussed on the show, please send an email to
    info@craigscott.com.

    To see and hear clips and photos of the different groups that Craig Scott Entertainment offers, please visit the Instagram page at
    http://instagram/com/craigscottent or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/craigscottentertainment.

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    37 mins
  • Tips for surprise performances, announcements and guests at your event
    Apr 20 2023

    On this episode of Party Notes, Scott discusses the pros and cons of surprise performances, announcements and guests at your party.

    This conversation explores such topics as the best way to organize having someone perform with the band or DJ, when to integrate pop-up performances or announcements in the event timeline, as well as other tips on creating a more seamless flow of music to keep the dance floor packed and party fun for everyone.

    Scott is joined by the saxophonist from the Craig Scott Band, Matt Townsend, to help broaden the discussion and present more context.

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    For more information about Craig Scott Entertainment or to inquire about booking for your event, please visit http://craigscott.com.

    For questions or topics you would like discussed on the show, please send an email to
    info@craigscott.com.

    To see and hear clips and photos of the different groups that Craig Scott Entertainment offers, please visit the Instagram page at
    http://instagram/com/craigscottent or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/craigscottentertainment.

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    19 mins
  • A conversation with Christine Figliuolo - owner of Creations By Christine
    Apr 18 2023

    On this episode of Party Notes, Scott sits down for a conversation with Christine Figliuolo!

    Christine is the owner of Creations by Christine, an event planning and design company that’s been turning dreams into reality since 1995. Based in the North New Jersey / Tri-State Area, CBC Events has produced hundreds of unique events, from lavish affairs in mansions and tents to intimate parties at home and Country Inns.

    Christine and Scott discuss such topics as how she got involved in the industry, how different events and charities have influenced her business and continue to expand her vision, how to vet and screen the vendors for your event and tips for what to do after becoming engaged.

    Christine and Scott are joined by Matt Townsend, the saxophonist from the Craig Scott Band, to help broaden the discussion and expand more perspective.

    Please visit and contact Christine Figliuolo here:

    Website: http://cbcevents.com
    Facebook:
    https://facebook.com/CreationsByChristineEvents
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/cbcevents
    Twitter:
    http://twitter.com/cbcevents
    LinkedIn:
    http://linkedin.com/company/creations-by-christine-events

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    For more information about Craig Scott Entertainment or to inquire about booking for your event, please visit http://craigscott.com.

    For questions or topics you would like discussed on the show, please send an email to
    info@craigscott.com.

    To see and hear clips and photos of the different groups that Craig Scott Entertainment offers, please visit the Instagram page at
    http://instagram/com/craigscottent or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/craigscottentertainment.

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    47 mins
  • Quarter Notes - How to master speeches at a wedding or party
    Apr 5 2023

    On this episode of Party Notes, Scott covers another segment of the Quarter Notes series - shows that are designed to be shorter, quick discussions with tactical tips that can be immediately implemented to help streamline your planning process.

    Scott discusses tips to effectively give a speech or toast at an event, including how to hold the microphone, ways to integrate a shorter personalized joke or story, how to ensure the speech is the right length, and much more!

    Scott is joined by the saxophonist from the Craig Scott Band, Matt Townsend, to help broaden the discussion and present more perspective.

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    For more information about Craig Scott Entertainment or to inquire about booking for your event, please visit http://craigscott.com.

    For questions or topics you would like discussed on the show, please send an email to
    info@craigscott.com.

    To see and hear clips and photos of the different groups that Craig Scott Entertainment offers, please visit the Instagram page at
    http://instagram/com/craigscottent or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/craigscottentertainment.

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    16 mins
  • The legend and lessons of Lester Lanin
    Apr 5 2023

    On this episode of Party Notes, Scott covers his greatest influence and inspiration behind starting Craig Scott Entertainment, discussing the great society band leader Lester Lanin.

    Scott discusses how Lester Lanin essentially created the “society dance beat” to keep a dance floor packed, a few unique ways that Lester would brand his events and personalize the party, how to make your guests comfortable and their experience pleasant, and much more.

    Scott is joined by the saxophonist from the Craig Scott Band, Matt Townsend, to help broaden the discussion and present more perspective.

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    For more information about Craig Scott Entertainment or to inquire about booking for your event, please visit http://craigscott.com.

    For questions or topics you would like discussed on the show, please send an email to
    info@craigscott.com.

    To see and hear clips and photos of the different groups that Craig Scott Entertainment offers, please visit the Instagram page at
    http://instagram/com/craigscottent or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/craigscottentertainment.

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    17 mins
  • Quarter Notes - The perfect place for parent dances in your wedding timeline
    Apr 5 2023

    On this episode of Party Notes, Scott covers another segment of the Quarter Notes series - shows that are designed to be shorter, quick discussions with tactical tips that can be immediately implemented to help streamline your planning process.

    Scott discusses a crucial element with planning a wedding timeline: where to place your parent dances in the evening. We discuss why, how and when to do your dances to keep a streamlined flow for the evening, and most importantly, avoiding disrupting the flow of a packed dance floor. 

    Scott is joined by the saxophonist from the Craig Scott Band, Matt Townsend, to help broaden the discussion and present more perspective.

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    For more information about Craig Scott Entertainment or to inquire about booking for your event, please visit http://craigscott.com.

    For questions or topics you would like discussed on the show, please send an email to
    info@craigscott.com.

    To see and hear clips and photos of the different groups that Craig Scott Entertainment offers, please visit the Instagram page at
    http://instagram/com/craigscottent or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/craigscottentertainment.

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    13 mins
  • Quarter Notes - Create a custom email address for your event
    Mar 30 2023

    On this episode of Party Notes, a new segment is introduced, called “Quarter Notes.”

    These shows are designed to be shorter, quick discussions with tactical tips that can be immediately implemented to help streamline your planning process.

    Join host Scott Hornak as he discusses how creating a custom email address can relieve a tremendous amount of stress with regards to communication and contracts from vendors, as well as information and ideas for your guests.

    Scott is joined by the saxophonist from the Craig Scott Band, Matt Townsend, to help broaden the discussion and present more perspective.

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    For more information about Craig Scott Entertainment or to inquire about booking for your event, please visit http://craigscott.com.

    For questions or topics you would like discussed on the show, please send an email to
    info@craigscott.com.

    To see and hear clips and photos of the different groups that Craig Scott Entertainment offers, please visit the Instagram page at
    http://instagram/com/craigscottent or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/craigscottentertainment.

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    8 mins