The Directors Showband

Last reviewed: August 1, 2026. Business status: Active.

This profile reviews The Directors Showband in Montreal, a live showband whose official website specifically identifies weddings among its event services. The official site describes an 11-piece format led by vocalists Tony Picciuto and Randi Katz, with vocalists, rhythm instruments, keyboards, horns and a disc jockey in the listed full entertainment package. It also presents separate options for live wedding-ceremony music.

Couples considering the band should treat the published lineup and service descriptions as a starting point for a direct proposal. The website does not publish current prices, package durations, travel charges or a public postal address. Those details, along with the exact performers and production requirements for a particular date, should be confirmed in writing. Last reviewed: August 1, 2026.

Services and specialization

The Directors Showband presents itself as a Montréal-based showband for weddings, private events, corporate functions, galas and fundraisers. Its main show page lists an 11-piece format consisting of three singers, guitar, bass, drums, two keyboards, trumpet, two saxophones and a disc jockey. The site also says that formations can be developed for the needs of an individual event, so couples should not assume every booking automatically includes the full published lineup.

Wedding-ceremony music is described separately from the reception show. The ceremony service can involve recruiting and managing musicians, handling sound and technical details, matching music to the wedding party, developing custom arrangements, coordinating the ceremony and timing musical transitions. Published configuration examples include string and keyboard trios, a keyboard duo, a keyboard-and-flute trio and an accordion trio.

• Live showband entertainment for weddings and other events
• Published 11-piece full entertainment format
• Wedding-ceremony musician configurations
• Song selection and customized ceremony arrangements
• Sound and technical coordination for ceremony music

Musical format and repertoire

The official repertoire description spans music from the 1940s through current popular releases. Listed styles include R&B, soul, funk, Motown, dance, jazz, pop, rock, disco, standards, rock and roll, tangos, cha-chas, duets and classic ballads. Ceremony selections may be classical, traditional, religious, modern or contemporary.

The site also states that the band can perform in English, French, Italian, Hebrew, Arabic and Spanish. French appears twice in the source list, so it should be treated as one language rather than evidence of an additional capability. Couples requiring a particular song, cultural repertoire or language should ask whether it is already performance-ready, whether a new arrangement is needed and which vocalist or musician would perform it.

• Multi-era dance and popular repertoire
• Classical, traditional, religious and contemporary ceremony choices
• English, French, Italian, Hebrew, Arabic and Spanish listed
• Custom set lists and ceremony arrangements discussed on the official site

Service area and who it may suit

The business identifies itself as Montréal-based. Its main show page says The Directors are equipped to travel, but it does not publish a defined service radius, destination list or travel-fee schedule. Couples planning outside Montréal should confirm transportation, accommodation, production and load-in costs before comparing proposals.

The published format may suit couples seeking a substantial live-band presence, multiple vocalists, horns and a repertoire intended to cover several eras and musical styles. The ceremony configurations may also be relevant to couples who want live music before the reception. Venue size, stage space, electrical capacity and sound limits will affect whether the full format is practical, so suitability cannot be determined from guest count alone.

• Based in Montréal
• Official site says the band is equipped to travel
• Potential fit for multi-era or multilingual celebrations
• Exact destination coverage and venue feasibility require confirmation

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the clearly described instrumental and vocal composition of the full showband. The official site also confirms that sound, stage lighting and a backdrop are part of the band’s equipment offering. Its dedicated ceremony page provides specific information about music planning, technical coordination and several smaller musician configurations.

Practical limitations concern information that is not published. The site does not provide current package prices, performance lengths, break schedules, overtime terms, travel charges, stage dimensions, power requirements or a public booking calendar. It also does not publish a postal address on the confirmed The Directors domain. Couples therefore need a date-specific written proposal before assessing total cost or logistical fit.

• Documented 11-piece format with singers, rhythm section, keyboards, horns and DJ
• Sound, stage lighting and backdrop listed on the official site
• Specific ceremony-planning tasks and configurations are documented
• No public pricing, availability calendar or detailed technical rider was found

Pricing

Current prices are not published on The Directors Showband’s official website. The site refers to live-entertainment music packages but does not display starting rates, package totals, deposits or travel fees. A direct quote is required.

For a useful comparison, couples should request an itemized proposal showing the selected band size, ceremony musicians, reception performance time, DJ coverage, sound and lighting, setup and teardown, travel, accommodation if applicable, overtime, taxes and any venue-related production charges. The proposal should also identify which elements are included and which are optional.

• Prices are not published
• No starting price or standard package total is stated
• Request a written, itemized quote for the wedding date and venue

Contact and booking

The confirmed official website is thedirectors.ca. It publishes the phone number 514-926-4426 and the email address thedirectors@sympatico.ca. These contact details appear consistently in the footer of the show, cast and ceremony-music pages.

No clean postal address was found on the confirmed official domain, so the address field has been left blank. When making an enquiry, couples should provide the wedding date, venue, ceremony and reception locations, anticipated schedule, preferred band configuration, musical priorities and any language or cultural requirements. Availability should not be inferred from the website alone.

• Website: https://thedirectors.ca/
• Phone: 514-926-4426
• Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca
• Postal address not published on the confirmed official domain

What couples should confirm

Before signing, confirm the exact musicians and vocalists assigned to the date, since the site describes both a full showband and other formations. Ask how band sets, DJ music and breaks will be scheduled, and whether ceremony, cocktail-hour, dinner and reception coverage are separate services.

The venue should review the production plan early. Confirm stage dimensions, load-in access, electrical supply, sound restrictions, lighting and backdrop requirements, setup time and the responsibilities of the venue’s technical team. The contract should also address cancellations, rescheduling, overtime and performer substitutions.

• Date availability and the exact performing lineup
• Coverage for ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, reception and band breaks
• Requested songs, languages and custom-arrangement deadlines
• Stage, power, sound-limit and load-in requirements
• Travel, accommodation, overtime, taxes and other additional charges
• Deposit, payment, cancellation, rescheduling and substitution terms

Continue planning

• Canada wedding directory
• wedding planning and vendor guide

Frequently asked questions

Is The Directors Showband an 11-piece wedding band?

The official show page describes an 11-piece format with three singers, guitar, bass, drums, two keyboards, trumpet, two saxophones and a disc jockey. It also says formations can be tailored, so couples should confirm the exact lineup included in their proposal.

Can The Directors provide live wedding-ceremony music?

Yes. The official ceremony page lists options including string and keyboard trios, a keyboard duo, a keyboard-and-flute trio and an accordion trio. It also describes help with song selection, arrangements, technical details and ceremony-day coordination.

What styles and languages does The Directors Showband perform?

The published repertoire includes pop, rock, R&B, soul, funk, Motown, jazz, disco, standards, ballads and music from several decades. The site lists English, French, Italian, Hebrew, Arabic and Spanish. Confirm specific songs and language requirements directly.

Does The Directors Showband travel outside Montréal?

The official site says the band is equipped to travel, but it does not define a service radius or publish travel fees. Confirm destination availability and all transportation, accommodation and production costs for the chosen venue.

How much does The Directors Showband cost for a wedding?

Prices are not published on the official website. Couples must request a date-specific quote and should ask for the band configuration, performance time, ceremony services, DJ coverage, production, travel, overtime and taxes to be itemized.

Sources checked

• The Directors Showband
• Ceremony Music – The Directors Showband
• The Cast – The Directors Showband

Phone: 514-926-4426

Website: https://thedirectors.ca/