Absolutely! One of the best parts of hiring a live band for your wedding, party, corporate event, restaurant, or special celebration is being able to make the music feel personal to your event.
If there’s a song that means something special to you—or a song you know will get your guests onto the dance floor—you can ask The American Flyers about adding it to the performance.
Why Song Requests Matter
Music creates memories.
There may be a particular song that reminds you of your spouse, your family, your friends, or an important moment in your life. Having that song performed live can make your event even more meaningful.
For weddings, a requested song might be:
- Your first dance song
- A father-daughter dance
- A mother-son dance
- A song from when you first met
- A favorite song you share as a couple
- A song that always gets your friends dancing
For birthday parties, anniversaries, corporate events, and private celebrations, song requests can help personalize the entertainment for your guests.
Can The American Flyers Learn a Special Song?
If you have a song you’d love to hear during your event, let the band know when you’re booking.
Some songs may already be part of The American Flyers’ repertoire. Others may be songs the band can consider learning or incorporating depending on the song, arrangement, instrumentation, and performance schedule.
Because learning a song specifically for an event requires preparation, it’s best to make special requests as early as possible.
When Should I Make a Song Request?
The earlier, the better.
If you have several songs you’d like the band to consider, provide your list when you first contact the band.
This gives the musicians time to review the songs and determine which requests work best for the performance.
For weddings, this is especially important for songs connected to specific moments in the reception.
What Types of Songs Can I Request?
You can ask about virtually any style that fits the band’s musical repertoire.
The American Flyers perform a variety of music, including familiar songs from different genres and decades.
Depending on the event and performance, you may be able to request songs from styles such as:
- Rock & Roll
- Classic Rock
- Country
- Pop
- R&B
- Soft Rock
- 70s favorites
- 80s favorites
- 90s favorites
- Other crowd favorites
The best approach is to give the band your requests and discuss what will work well with the overall performance.
Can I Give the Band a “Do Not Play” List?
Absolutely—this can also be helpful.
If there are songs or styles you don’t want played at your event, let the band know in advance.
For example, you may have certain songs that you simply don’t enjoy, or you may want to avoid a particular genre.
Providing both a must-play list and a do-not-play list can help the band better understand your musical preferences.
Don’t Forget the Guests
While your favorite songs are important, it’s also worth considering your guests.
A wedding or private party may include people from several generations with very different musical tastes.
The goal is to create a setlist that reflects your preferences while also keeping the audience engaged.
A professional band can help balance your special requests with songs that are proven to get a crowd moving.
Can I Request Songs During the Performance?
It’s always best to discuss special requests with the band before the event.
A live performance follows a planned setlist, and musicians may have specific arrangements, transitions, and timing requirements.
Last-minute requests may not always be possible, particularly if the band hasn’t rehearsed the song.
That doesn’t mean you can’t make requests—it simply means planning ahead gives you the best chance of hearing the songs you want.
The Best Song Requests Are Personal
The best requests aren’t necessarily the songs that are currently popular.
They’re the songs that mean something to you.
Maybe it’s the song you and your partner danced to when you first started dating. Maybe it’s a song your family has always sung together. Maybe it’s the song that guarantees your friends will fill the dance floor.
Those are the songs that can turn a great event into a memorable one.
Ready to Create Your Setlist?
When you contact The American Flyers, let the band know what you’re planning and what music you’d love to hear.
Share your favorite songs, special dances, must-play songs, and any music you’d prefer to avoid.
The goal is to create a live music experience that feels like your event—not just another performance.
Have a Song in Mind?
Don’t be afraid to ask!
Send The American Flyers your event details and song requests as early as possible so the band can determine what’s possible and help create the perfect musical experience for your celebration.
Your event. Your favorite songs. Your memories.
Let’s make them live.