Once again, we wish to thank all the brides that voted for us and helped us make The Knot Magazine’s “Best of Weddings” for 2009. This is the third year in a row we’ve been honored by this placement, and we couldn’t have made it without all of the wonderful brides we’ve worked with over the years.

The magazine is on newsstands now. Here’s what they published about us:
This Cleveland company can provide ceremony musicians, reception bands or DJs for your wedding - whatever you need to get the music you want. “Everyone at the wedding said that they were the best they had ever heard!” raves one bride of her band. “The night and atmosphere were perfect!”

Our friend, wedding and event planner Ginny Sukenik, wanted to share some information you should know about applying for a wedding license in Cleveland and Ohio.

“You must apply for a marriage license within the county of the state in which you are being married.  Apply at the probate court located in the courthouse of the county in which you will be married.  A blood test is not required in Ohio.

There is no longer a waiting period to receive your license in the state of Ohio, although it still would be wise to apply a few weeks early.  Licenses are valid for sixty days.  You will want extra copies of your license since you will need an original when reapplying for an updated social security card and driver’s license with your new married name.

You must apply in person and each county requires applicants to provide either/or both forms of identification: 1) a valid drivers license, and 2) social security number.  All counties require you to be 18 yrs of age or you will need parental consent as well as a counseling certificate.  If you are remarrying, bring a certified divorce decree or death certificate.

Requirements vary from county to county, so please call the Marriage License Dept. at your issuing county courthouse for fees and hours of operation.

For Cuyahoga County Probate Court, Ohio please call 216.443.8920 or go to: http://probate.cuyahogacounty.us/marriage.htm ”

Here’s a list of county marriage license offices in Northeast Ohio. Please call ahead to validate current business hours:

* Ashtabula County Probate Court
25 W. Jefferson St.
Jefferson, OH
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm
440 576-3453

* Cuyahoga County Probate Court
1 Lakeside Avenue Room 146
Cleveland, OH
Hours: Monday - Friday: 830am - 430pm
216 443-8922

* Geauga County Probate Court
231 Main St.
Chardon, OH 44024
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 415pm
440-279-1830

* Lake County Probate Court
47 N. Park Place
Painesville, OH
Hours: Monday - Friday: 730am - 5pm
440-350-2784

* Lorain County Probate Court
226 Middle Avenue
Elyria, OH
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm
440-329-5176

* Medina County Probate Court
93 Public Square
Medina, OH
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm
330-725-9703

* Portage County Probate Court
203 W. Main Street
Ravenna, OH
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm
330-297-3870

* Summit County Probate Court
209 S. High Street
Akron, OH
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm
330-643-2345

One of the most popular bands at Jerry Bruno Productions, TCB, has added a new female vocalist to the band and she is amazing. Sandra Payne has been signed, toured the country and released her own solo cds in the past, and now she’ll be releasing her exciting vocals at Cleveland area weddings and events. Her multi-octave range has been hailed as “phenomenal” and “inspiring” throughout the years, as she’s performed everything from gospel, Christian, jazz and rock.

Below are some clips from the brand new video just filmed by the group. For more video, visit TCB’s page on the Jerry Bruno web site.

“Sing a Song” by Earth Wind & Fire

“So What” by Pink

“Disturbia” by Rihanna

For Chris Telzerow, his family and church came first, but as many of us know, he also loved to play golf.  Just three weeks before Chris lost his battle to liver cancer, he was on the golf course – thin and yellow, but still gutting it out for 18 holes at Stonewater in Highland Heights.  On Tuesday June 30th of this year, we will be honoring that memory and raising money for the Telzerow family with a golf outing in Chris’ name.  We hope that all of you will mark the date on your calendars and join us on that date.

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We put together a list for a meeting with a bride yesterday, so I thought I’d refine it post it. I’d been meaning to do such a post for a while anyway. I made a point to leave out some of the songs that you’ve seen on all the other lists and tried to include some more obscure choices.

I included links to the lyrics because face it, “Daughters” by John Mayer might seem like a good song to dance with your father to, but when you really read the lyrics, you might think twice. More song lists to come!

Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John
Daddy’s Little Girl - Michael Bolton
Do I Make You Proud - Taylor Hicks
Father and Daughter - Paul Simon
Gracie - Ben Folds
Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart/Van Morrison
Hero - Mariah Carey
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) - James Taylor
I’ll Stand By You - Pretenders/Carrie Underwood
In My Life - John Lennon
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Lullabye - Billy Joel
My Father’s Eyes - Amy Grant
My Girl - The Temptations
Sweet Child ‘O Mine - Guns N Roses or a nice Cheryl Crow version
The Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog
Take Good Care of My Baby - Bobby Vee, Beatles
Teach Your Children - Crosby Stills & Nash
That’s How Strong My Love Is - Otis Redding
Through the Years - Kenny Rogers
To Sir With Love - Lulu
Unforgettable - Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole
You Are so Beautiful - Joe Cocker
You Decorated My Life - Kenny Rogers
You Got It - Roy Orbison
You’ve Got a Friend - James Taylor

Jerry Bruno will be an instructor for Community Partnership for Arts and Culture’s upcoming presentation of “The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute.” Jerry will be one of a panel of experts discussing “Pricing in Practice,” covering topics including how artists set their prices, pricing adjustments and discounts, markets, and how pricing is impacted when using different channels such as online or through agencies.

The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute, or AEI, is a three-day workshop where artists of all disciplines will be introduced to a variety of topics to help them understand the business of art. Local artists, lawyers, community and business leaders will present topics for artists of all career levels.

The Institute will be held March 13-15 at the Gallery at Trinity Commons, 2230 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland. Visit the CPAC web site for more information.

The Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (CPAC) is a nonprofit arts and culture service organization dedicated to Northeast Ohio’s arts and culture sector. CPAC strengthens the sector’s capacity, resulting in a vibrant quality of life, better educational opportunities and a strong economy.

The fabulous Sherena Wynn, one of the many talented acts represented by Jerry Bruno Productions, will be part of the 2009 Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame Induction festivities in April.

Wynn will open for Cleveland’s own Little Anthony and the Imperials at their April 3rd concert at the World Famous Agora Ballroom. The show begins at 8:30 pm and seats are reserved. Click the flyer below for ticket information.

Here’s another glimpse at FasTrack, LIVE!  The video features all the members:

Craig Douglas: Drums/Congas/Vocals
Dave Allen: Sax/Vocals
DD Magdalena: Lead Vocals
Dennie Hall: Lead vocals/Guitar

There’s an interesting poll going on at another wedding blog: Should you wear white to someone else’s wedding?

Personally, I always thought it was a given that white was strictly reserved for the bride and would never wear it myself, unless it was part of a theme requested by the bride. The photographer of the photo to the right feels the same (click to view photographer’s comments).

And what about black? As a musician, we all wear formal black which is fine, but as a wedding guest I wouldn’t personally wear black either; weddings should be optimistic!

What do you think? Would you wear white as a guest, or if you’re a bride would you mind? I’ll post the link and results of the poll I’m speaking of after we get some feedback.

We’ve been nominated for another award! Cleveland Business Connects Magazine has nominated us for Best Entertainment. Nominations are created by votes from CBC Magazine subscribers.

CBC is having a Connectors’ Choice Awards ceremony and celebration on March 4th at the House of Blues, and one of our newest bands, the InsideOut Show Band, will be entertaining! The Celebration is open to all for networking, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dancing from 6-9 pm.