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Men of Distinction performs primarily for weddings and corporate parties, and also plays public celebrations. The band describes itself as "South Carolina's Premiere Wedding Band" and offers "Wedding and Corporate Party Entertainment." Its site also lists a July 4th 2024 celebration at the Orangeburg County Fairgrounds, showing that it takes on community and holiday events beyond private bookings.
Event types the band covers
| Event type | What the site says | What that means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Weddings | Positioned as a wedding band and wedding entertainment | A fit if you want a band rather than a DJ for a ceremony-adjacent reception or party |
| Corporate parties | Listed as corporate party entertainment | A fit for company events where you want a formal start and a dance-party finish |
| Public celebrations | July 4th 2024 Celebration, Orangeburg County Fairgrounds | The band plays open community events, not only private bookings |
| Formal events generally | "Transform your formal event into an all out rocking dance party by night's end" | A fit if your event starts formal and you want guests dancing later |
The format: formal first, party later
The band's own description is the clearest guide to whether it suits your event. It says Men of Distinction "starts the night out smooth and stylish with sophisticated arrangements of swing, big band and jazz," then shifts into "an all out rocking dance party by night's end."
That two-part structure matters when you are choosing entertainment. If your event needs background elegance during dinner and a full dance floor afterward, this format matches. If you want high-energy music from the first minute, or quiet background music all night, the band's described arc may not match your plan.
What the band brings
According to the site, the group includes:
- Male and female vocalists
- A two-piece horn section
- A rhythm section
- A repertoire spanning "timeless hits spanning years gone by to the most recent party favorites"
The site also notes the band is a Cammy Award winner and says it can "entertain and bring to life the most demanding audiences." It adds that Men of Distinction is "the first choice of many event professionals."
Planning and leadership
The site names David Kitchings and Buddy Parker as the people who guide clients "from the planning of your music selections through the event itself." If you book the band, expect to work through song choices in advance rather than only handing over a setlist on the day.
How to decide if it fits your event
Ask these questions before reaching out:
- Is your event a wedding, corporate party, or public celebration? These are the event types the band presents itself for.
- Do you want a formal opening that becomes a dance party? That is the band's stated approach.
- Do you want live vocals and horns? The lineup includes both male and female vocalists and a horn section.
- Do you want help shaping the setlist? The site says the band's leadership walks clients through music selection.
Where to check availability and details
The site lists a phone number, 800.323.3599, and a mailing list signup. It also includes a video from November 2021 and a "Song Selections" section, which are the most direct ways to judge whether the band's sound and repertoire match your event before you inquire.