Indianapolis & Central Indiana
Professional, polished, and easy to work with β acoustic live music that makes your event memorable without the complexity of a full band.
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Forget the Name is an acoustic husband-and-wife duo based in Carmel, Indiana. We specialize in creating exactly the right live music atmosphere for corporate events β professional enough to impress your clients, warm enough to get your team talking.
We handle everything: sound equipment, setup, and a set list tailored to your event. You just focus on your guests. Whether you need relaxed background music during a dinner, an engaging performance for a cocktail hour, or upbeat energy for a company celebration, we adapt to the moment.
We Play At
From intimate team gatherings to large company-wide celebrations, we bring the right energy to every corporate occasion.
Make your company holiday party one people actually look forward to.
Live music keeps the energy up and the conversations flowing.
Sophisticated background music that impresses without intruding.
Elevate recognition moments with live acoustic accompaniment.
Laid-back, crowd-pleasing music for outdoor team events.
Set the right tone for reveals, receptions, and celebrations.
Why It Works
Not every event calls for a full band β and that's exactly where an acoustic duo shines.
The Music
Our catalog spans classic rock, pop, country, soul, and folk β familiar, crowd-pleasing songs that resonate across generations and backgrounds.
Artists we cover include: The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, Bill Withers, John Denver, Tracy Chapman, Paul Simon, The Lumineers, Zac Brown Band, Chris Stapleton, Taylor Swift, George Michael, Lake Street Dive, Ray LaMontagne, and Cyndi Lauper.
About Us
We're Todd and Leah Severson, a husband-and-wife acoustic duo who've called the Indianapolis area home for nearly 30 years. We live right here in Carmel β we know these venues, these communities, and these audiences.
We're easy to work with, responsive, and take every booking seriously. When you hire us, you're not dealing with an agency or a booking middleman β you're working directly with the musicians who will show up and perform at your event.
Got Questions?
We recommend booking at least 4β6 weeks in advance, and earlier for peak seasons like the holiday party season (OctoberβDecember). That said, reach out whenever β if we're available, we'll make it work.
Pricing varies based on event length, location, and specific needs. We're happy to provide a custom quote β just reach out through the form below and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
As an acoustic duo, we have a very small footprint. A space roughly 8x8 feet is plenty. We can fit in corners, on small stages, or in open floor areas β whatever works best for your venue layout.
Absolutely β this is one of our strengths. We read the room and adjust our energy and volume throughout the event. Many corporate clients love starting with relaxed dinner music and finishing with more upbeat crowd favorites.
Yes. We bring our own professional PA system, microphones, and all necessary equipment. You don't need to worry about sourcing audio gear β we handle everything.
We typically perform in sets with short breaks in between. Most corporate events run 2β4 hours of music. We'll work with you to match the performance schedule to your event timeline.
Yes! We encourage clients to share must-play songs or artists in advance so we can prepare. We're also happy to take requests on the night of the event from our existing catalog.
We're based in Carmel and primarily serve Central Indiana β Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, Zionsville, and surrounding areas. For events further out, reach out and we'll let you know if we can make it work.
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