Piano bars rose to relevance in the late 1800’s alongside Ragtime music, a style which featured pianos heavily and encouraged a playful and spontaneous style. This style created a space for musicians to “duel” using their creativity with the instrument. Club owners were able to use this creativity to give their bars a fun feeling and […]
Thank you to those of you that attended the ILEA Northern California Chapter Gala! We had the honor of being a Gold Level Sponsor and working with the Gala Committee to create an unforgettable night for our industry friends. The night started in Africa with festive cocktails and the silent auction items. Then we moved […]
We’re all trying to do our best for our families and our businesses. When it comes down to it, we just want to be successful. Should it really be so hard? Maintaining a solid work/life balance is a challenge, even without the extra stressors of being in the event industry. In an industry where time […]
Who doesn’t love listening to music at a party? Whether your entertainment provided is by a DJ, a band or even if you’re simply playing music from your iPod, it’s important to understand copyright laws and performance rights. At Innovative Entertainment we help connect top performers with our clients, bridging the gap between your audience […]
We recently got the opportunity to connect with musician and Band Leader DICK BRIGHT from the Dick Bright Orchestra. An Innovative Entertainment Exclusive Artist, The Dick Bright Orchestra has built a reputation as being San Francisco’s premier social band. They also travel to perform throughout the U.S. for conventions, corporate events, fundraisers, weddings, and private parties. Based on Dick […]
Whether you’re new to the game or an old pro, you know that there’s a lot of hard work and thousands of details that go into planning any event. Even if your event is in an area that you know well or have worked before, having a local industry professional on your side can help […]
A social phenomenon has hit the streets of San Francisco to celebrate an anniversary of 50 years. The city’s tribute to the infamous “Summer of Love” kicked off on June 21st in Golden Gate Park with a free concert featuring 60’s performers such as members of Jefferson Airplane. The original 1967 event is noted as […]
A winery can make a lovely, sophisticated setting for a private cocktail party, a wedding, a corporate meeting, or a dinner party. These 3 featured wineries of the Napa Valley are some of our favorite partners, and they have unique settings for large and small groups. We will work with you to find the perfect location to […]
Whether you are celebrating French Independence Day on July 14th or just want to experience ‘la joie de vivre,’ a French inspired event is a classic theme allowing hosts a lot of liberty when choosing a location, menu, and performers. Innovative Entertainment wants to make sure that your French style party is as authentic as […]
What are some of the first things that come to mind when you hear the word: California? Perhaps it’s the palm tree land that’s full of beautiful warm weather; or maybe it’s the perfect beaches that first come to mind, which offer some of the most incredible waves in the entire country. However, while these […]
