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Founded by Ken Arlen, Arlen Music Productions is a Chicago-based entertainment company that specializes in providing live customized music for special events. Recognized as the leader and trendsetter within the Chicago special event industry, Arlen Music has also established a nationwide presence with its premier band, the Ken Arlen Orchestra.

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Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Liability Insurance

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Arlen Music Productions

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Entourage, Indigo, Velocity, Skyline, and Front of House are highly praised wedding bands for their exceptional performances at various venues in Chicago. Multiple reviewers highlighted the bands' ability to keep guests dancing all night long, their talent in curating setlists that match couples' music tastes, and their professionalism in accommodating special song requests for ceremonies and first dances. The bands received glowing reviews for creating a lively and memorable atmosphere at different wedding events, with guests expressing high satisfaction and recommending them for any special occasion.

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Entourage, Indigo, Velocity, Skyline, and Front of House are highly praised wedding bands for their exceptional performances at various venues in Chicago. Multiple reviewers highlighted the bands' ability to keep guests dancing all night long, their talent in curating setlists that match couples' music tastes, and their professionalism in accommodating special song requests for ceremonies and first dances. The bands received glowing reviews for creating a lively and memorable atmosphere at different wedding events, with guests expressing high satisfaction and recommending them for any special occasion.

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T K Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thanks Entourage!

Entourage was instrumental in making our Chicago Cultural Center wedding such a memorable event and kept the dance floor PACKED all night long. After our wedding, countless guests told us that Entourage was the best wedding band that they had ever heard and we couldn't agree more. Morgen is an absolute rockstar of a bandleader and was a true pleasure to work with in the weeks and months before the wedding. Live music is very important to us and we were so lucky to be able to book Entourage for our big day, we can't recommend them enough. Thanks Entourage!
Gina
Gina Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band ever!

Indigo was the band we chose for our Chicago wedding at Salvage One. We cannot say enough great things about Indigo – they made all our wedding band dreams come true! The band is lead by the incredibly talented Kendall Nesbitt, who kept all of our guests on the dance floor (including himself) all night long, curating a set list that perfectly matched our music taste (Motown, oldies and pop). He delivered the BEST version of “Shout!” (with a mashup of Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds!) we have ever heard. Some guests who typically do not prefer that song were raving about it. Each band member and singer were also insanely talented – Noah perfectly sang our first dance song “Forever You and Me”. We also would be remiss to not mention the solo guitar during our ceremony too. They were able to perfectly learn and play versions of songs we requested for the processional. If you are looking for a high energy, fun wedding band, we highly recommend working with Arlen, specifically Indigo. “Worth every penny.” – A happy father of the bride. Thanks Arlen/Indigo!
Giuliana
Giuliana Sent on 09/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire the band Velocity!

Velocity provided music for our wedding ceremony over Labor Day Weekend at Revel Motor Row in Chicago. The musicians and vocalists brought so much energy and joy to the celebration! They played music at the ceremony so beautifully, created a calm and elegant atmosphere during cocktail hour and dinner, and kept the dance floor full all night long! They kindly learned first dance songs as well as additional songs special to my family members. Not only are they incredibly talented musicians, but they also know how to read the room and keep everyone engaged. Guests of all ages have told us it was the best wedding band they’ve ever heard! Would highly recommend Velocity to provide music at any special event.
May
May Sent on 07/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Arlen Skyline

Skyline is the best. They made our wedding night amazing. Chris and everyone else were extremely communicative throughout the process and played exceptionally the night of our wedding. We would highly recommend them to anyone
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Molly Sent on 07/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Skyline - a huge win for our wedding!

Can’t say enough great things about the band we booked, Skyline. They played an incredible variety of songs to perfection! They even happily learned a new song for the bride/father dance.

If you’re looking for a top-notch band all around, look no further than Skyline. They have it all!!! We literally think they are the reason the wedding celebration was a huge success. Guests are still reminiscing about their favorite song that they danced to with their best friends. Priceless!
Sinead
Sinead Sent on 02/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Front of House

We are so happy we hired Front of House for our September wedding at the Chicago Athletic Association! Everyone raved about the band - from my aunts in their 70s to my cousin’s teenage daughters. A band that can cater to all ages and different tastes and keep everyone on the dance floor is pretty rare! David was really helpful throughout the planning process helping us build a timeline for our reception dinner. We had a song in mind for our first dance and the band learned it for us, which made our night really memorable. We had a guest comment that she felt like our wedding had the best timeline “flow”, and that was all due to David’s suggestions. If you are considering Front of House as your wedding band, do yourself a favor and book them!
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Peggy Sent on 12/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

FRONT. OF. HOUSE. (Microphone drop.)

I can’t say enough great things about FRONT OF HOUSE! This incredible 11-member band, led by the talented David Sherman, exceeded every expectation. During the planning stages, David went above and beyond, helping us fine-tune the evening’s itinerary and carefully curating a perfect playlist based on our preferences—both songs we loved and ones we wanted to avoid.

FRONT OF HOUSE even learned a few new songs we requested, including the Father-Daughter dance, which made our celebration even more personal and special. On the day of the wedding, they brought an infectious energy and professionalism that had everyone on the dance floor all night long. Their enthusiasm was palpable, and their talent undeniable.

We especially loved their on-stage choreography—it was clear they were having as much fun as we were! Their ability to read the room and create the perfect musical vibe made our wedding reception truly unforgettable. The energy they brought was lively, joyful, and exactly what we dreamed of for our daughter's big day.

A huge thank-you to Rebecca Richey, Katherine Anderick, Bret Zweir, Curt Bley, Brian Danzy, Tom McCarthy, Josh Hettwer, Josh Jern, LeTroy Jackson, Rebecca Brown, and of course, David Sherman. You all were the heartbeat of our celebration, and we wouldn’t dream of hosting a wedding without you!
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Ashley Sent on 06/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best vendor decision ever!!

A big 'thank you' to you to Indigo for such an incredible night! There was a theme among our wedding guests' compliments we received about the day, and Indigo was by far a highlight!

I can confidently say booking you all for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! We said we wanted to throw a party and have everyone talking about the entertainment, and that is exactly what happened!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Ashley & Alex
Julie
Julie Sent on 12/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Indigo - Amazing Band!

Oh what a night! Indigo is amazing! Our wedding guests were so impressed with them - from the jazz trio during dinner to the high energy music that kept everyone on the dance floor. Kendall knows how to start a party and keep it going until the end of the evening! Their range of music and ability to play to our guests was so impressive. We are so glad that we decided to select the 11 piece band - the horn section was fantastic! And then they ended the evening with a private dance for the bride and groom that was so special. They are definitely a five star band! A big thanks to Kendall and Indigo for a very special evening!
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Mark Sent on 11/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Band

This band is excellent. We highly recommend this band.
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