Wedding Music Bands in Chicago

If you’re the kind of couple who really cares about music, stop looking. Funk Almighty is the real deal! Daryl helped us customize everything from the piano at our ceremony to the jazz trio during dinner to the full band for the reception. They were tight, funky and just a blast. We're still getting texts from friends saying “that band though” We couldn’t agree more. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

We hired Stitely Orchestra for our wedding. We had a trio for the ceremony, a pianist for the cocktail hour and an 8-piece band for the dancing at the reception. Each part was absolutely incredible! The ceremony music was really beautiful and they played whatever we asked for in advance. The open dancing was SO MUCH FUN!!! Their energy was contagious and the dance floor was filled for 3 straight hours. Jeff and his team were a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Stitely Orchestra for any event. The planning process was super easy as they had a portal where we could select which songs and genres we liked or disliked. I cannot say enough good things about this band. Everyone was impressed!

Julia

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Booking Howl2GO was the single best decision we made for our wedding at the Field Museum in Chicago. We always knew we would have an incredible night since every time we visit a Howl at the Moon it is an absolute blast. But we didn’t know all the other guests would feel the same way until everyone started coming up to us to say that this is the best band they have ever seen and the most fun wedding they have ever been to! Each band member was clearly passionate and doing what they most love – they jumped up on the piano, came down into the crowd, engaged the audience, matched all the right energy, and gave it 110% at every turn. Howl2GO gave us the show of our lifetimes and we will never forget it! We will forever be booking Howl2GO for all our future parties and events!

We hired Brooke and the Nice Things to play our wedding. Brooke has an absolutely angelic voice and the band is so talented! The dance floor was packed all night long and we had tons of compliments from our guests. The band's range is incredible – a solid mix of classic hits and newer songs, which is exactly what we were looking for and helped keep guests ages 1-84 on their feet. We were provided with a song list from which we could highlight our favorites and do-not-play songs, and were able to choose 3 additional songs for the band to learn. Brooke clearly cares deeply about her work and kindly let us know that one of our choices wouldn't translate well to the instruments so that we could make another selection. The only issue we had on the wedding day is that there seemed to be some confusion with our playlists – my husband noticed during dinner that our dinner playlist wasn't being played. This was probably an oversight by the staff at our venue, and was quickly corrected once he mentioned it to our wedding planner. Still – we spoke to several bands during the planning process but are SO glad we chose Brooke and the Nice Things for our wedding day!

We had heard stories of wedding bands not delivering the same level of talent seen in their videos, (Some bands don't even send the same people you see in their videos!) which made us initially cautious. From our very first conversation, Robby made it clear that this band has a single A team which meant that you get the true lineup, instead of a watered down variation of the band. Their focus on quality was so impressive. The RCP was even more exciting than they are in the promo video. The service side of things was a dream. Planning from out of town could have been stressful, but Robby made the entire process so easy. He was incredibly helpful coordinating with us and our venue and made sure the night came together seamlessly. They provided ceremony sound and cocktail music, but most importantly: THE BAND WAS AMAZING! Our guests are still talking about it! The horn section was simply astounding and the singers put on a fantastic show. You only get one shot at a night like this, and having a band of this level made all the difference. We cannot recommend them highly enough

If I could give 100 stars I would! Mike and the entire Funktastic family are unbelievable! If you are in the process of looking for a high-energy, professional band for your event that will keep the dance floor PACKED the entire night, BOOK THEM NOW! if you don't, you are making a HUGE MISTAKE!! I'm still riding the high of my son's wedding this past weekend. I literally cried while speaking to the lead vocalist at the end of the night. I told her how much I loved our evening and it was because of them! The vocalists, musicians and sound engineers were insanely fabulous! It is now 3 days later and I still have friends and family raving about this band. They are so easy to work with as well. They take the time to listen to the bride and groom and really get a feel for the vision they have of how they want the night to be. Funktastic has a very extensive catalog of songs they know, and they are willing to learn a few new ones for your event. We wanted the band members to interact with our guests and they did. The main vocalist came out onto the dance floor and the crowd went WILD! We had countless guests tell us they were the best wedding band they have ever heard! As my friends are now the age where their kids all start to get married, I will absolutely be encouraging them to book Funktastic. I can't wait for my next two sons to get married because I have the stress of choosing the right band DONE! Thank you, Mike and the rest of Funktastic for giving us a night that we will never forget!

Nick

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I was beyond thrilled when the Catz told me they were free for our wedding (they book up fast!). Their reputation precedes them and I can confirm they are an amazingly talented band. Additionally, it was so nice working with Richie who was prompt in communication and always willing to answer all our questions. As a seasoned professional, he knew how to make sure our wedding reception ran smoothly. He even took extra time to work with my brother ahead of the big day so we could play Greek music during the band break and had back up CD versions of our playlist made just in case the aux cord failed us. The night went off without any technical difficulties and the dance floor stayed full & lively. Would highly recommend.

Antony

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We are so happy we decided to have SRO perform at our wedding. We chose the 9 piece band and the added wind instruments really adds a lot to each song. Patrick and Kara were really easy to work with and super responsive. They were able to give input on how to adjust our first dance song to make sure it fit what we wanted. The day of the wedding Patrick filled the role of the emcee and we just felt all the events flowed perfectly partly because he played the role so well. The band was LIGHTS OUT! So many of the guests made comments about how it was the best wedding band they’ve heard. The only regret we had was that we should have made the dance floor bigger because it was packed the ENTIRE NIGHT! Thank you Patrick and Kara for making our special day a party!

Caroline

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My wife and I had BWK play at our wedding, and we could not have been happier with their service! From the start, they were super organized and easy to work with. Their client portal and the guidance from Molly helped us think through the vision of our wedding. Molly was also really helpful in adding on last minute services when we realized we needed them. Our guests (and us!) had an amazing time on the dance floor singing along and dancing the night away!

We couldn’t have been happier with Sorry for Partying! From start to finish, they were incredibly organized and made the whole process so smooth. Their pre-wedding questionnaire covered every detail from the ceremony to the reception, which gave us total confidence that everything would go off without a hitch. On the day of the wedding, they absolutely crushed it — three straight hours of nonstop music and energy! The set list had a perfect mix of songs and genres that kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Their announcements were clear and perfectly timed, following our schedule to a T. One of our favorite moments was the surprise couple dance circle — it was such a fun and memorable touch, and all our guests are still talking about it! Since the wedding, we’ve had so many friends and family tell us how much they loved the band. If you want a professional, high-energy band that knows how to throw a great party, Sorry for Partying is the one.