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DRS Music, Inc is a complete, all-inclusive live music company dedicated to celebrating YOU! We provide all the music for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Our 8, 11, or even 14-Piece Orchestra will pack your dance floor. Guests will be talking about your wedding for years to come!

Our packages include:

  1. Designated MC to handle all announcements/introductions
  2. Unlimited Song Requests
  3. DJ for band breaks
  4. State of the art sound system
  5. Stage lighting
  6. Free, personalized gift for your guests to sign
  7. Customizable schedule template
  8. Complete peace of mind!

First Band Voted into the Knot Hall of Fame

Best of the Knot and Best of Wedding Wire for 17+ years

Most Charitable Wedding Vendor in the Nation

We have 25 years of giving couples like you unique, unforgettable weddings. We celebrate YOU!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Brass - Trio
Brass - Quartet
Brass - Quintet
Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Orchestra
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Organ
Piano
Trumpet
Saxophone
Viola
Violin

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals

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
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Reviews of David Rothstein Music

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David Rothstein Band has consistently received rave reviews as a top choice for wedding music. Couples were impressed with David's responsiveness, personal touch, and attention to detail during the planning process. The band's talent, energy, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night were highlighted in the reviews. Guests enjoyed the diverse song selection, interactive performances, and the band's ability to cater to special requests, making the weddings unforgettable experiences. Reviewers highly recommend David Rothstein Band for weddings in the Chicago area for a seamless and exceptional musical experience.

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David Rothstein Band has consistently received rave reviews as a top choice for wedding music. Couples were impressed with David's responsiveness, personal touch, and attention to detail during the planning process. The band's talent, energy, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night were highlighted in the reviews. Guests enjoyed the diverse song selection, interactive performances, and the band's ability to cater to special requests, making the weddings unforgettable experiences. Reviewers highly recommend David Rothstein Band for weddings in the Chicago area for a seamless and exceptional musical experience.

Matt
Matt Sent on 11/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

DRS Music CRUSHED at our wedding!

We are now two months removed from our wedding on September 1st - enough time to decompress and see many of the friends and family that attended the wedding.

The two constants we have heard from every person who was there: "you guys got lucky with the weather", and "WOW, that band was amazing!!" My wife and I totally agree. DRS Music absolutely crushed it at our wedding.

We had initially heard about DRS Music from one of my groomsmen, who attended a cousin's wedding at which DRS Music played. He gave a full endorsement, and we were on board. We reached out to David Rothstein well in advance of our wedding and he responded right away. We were on board.

The process for preparing for the wedding with David was great. David is personable and charming, and you can tell he cares a ton about his clients and understands how momentous a day it was to be. The DRS Music library of songs is HUGE. Even still, I had a special request for our Mother-Son dance, and the band learned it and played it just for us.

On top of that, my wife and I did a special "Parents" dance involving the myriad step parents in our family with a unique medley song that David helped put together. And again, it was executed beautifully.

When it came to the actual dancing - man, what can be said. The band crushed. Every musician was talented and got a time to shine. They played the hits, and some up-tempo renditions of slower songs that were super creative. Our friend hopped on the mic for a song, and the lead singer was happy to cheer her on. Nearly every guest stayed til the final song of the night - no one was willing to leave! They were that good.

David played a wonderful MC for the night; gracious and funny throughout.

Altogether, DRS Music blew everyone away and made our day that much more incredible. Nothing ruins a wedding like a lame band, but nothing makes it unforgettable like a great one like this. I'd absolutely recommend them to anyone doing a wedding or other event in the Chicago area. 10/10.
Serra
Serra Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend this band!

We chose the David Rothstein band for our wedding, and we are so happy we did! They coordinated the music for our ceremony and reception, and it was all perfect! David was quick to reply to all our questions leading up to the wedding, and took all our requests into consideration. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner music was all beautiful! We chose the 11 piece orchestra for our reception, and we are so happy we did. They were so fun and the vocalists were amazing! Everyone told us how amazing the band was, and everyone was on the dance floor all night! We all had such a fun night! We can't thank David and the band enough for a wonderful night! We are so happy we chose them for our wedding!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 11/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

DRS Music's Jazz Trio Made Our Intimate Wedding Unforgettable!

I had DRS Music in mind for live music at our wedding even before we picked the venue! I did my fair share of research on various live bands/musicians early on during our engagement, and when the time finally came to choose, I knew we HAD to work with DRS Music—what sold me initially was a combination of the transparency on their website, the consistent 5-star reviews I read across several sites, and the raw video footage of the talented musicians in action. I knew we made the right decision as soon as we got in touch with David. When I first submitted my inquiry for availability of the jazz trio for our wedding reception dinner, David responded probably within a day--the fastest of all the vendors I previously reached out to! Instead of an email in response, he called me directly, which is something I greatly appreciated, especially when a lot of wedding planning can feel like a waiting game. I was worried I wouldn't be able to find live music for our wedding given that it was a very small and intimate affair. David reassured me that he's all about celebrating US and what we want out of our wedding. Whether your wedding is “big” or “small,” David will work with you to find the best option for your special day. From our initial call, to getting him in touch with our venue event coordinator, David was nothing but responsive and supportive throughout the entire process. Closer to our wedding date, he sent over a questionnaire that asked my husband and I to share the details of our love story and the music we wanted played at our reception. David noted that we love the show, "Lost," and he had a special poster with our photo on it created just for us and for all our guests to sign. Throughout the night, the jazz trio played BEAUTIFULLY all the songs/genres we requested, and David was available to communicate with throughout the evening and served as our MC. We received compliments from our family all night and even after our wedding about David and the jazz trio. At our request, the trio learned our first dance, mother/son, and father/daughter dances; they played the most beautiful renditions of our favorite classics, really setting the mood for a special night. My dad, who loves live music, was in tears before he even made it to the dance floor when he heard the trio play “What a Wonderful World” for our father/daughter dance. On top of an unforgettable night, David offered to take our floral arrangements to a nursing home, where he dropped them off the following morning for another person to enjoy :) I cannot recommend DRS Music enough! The 5-star reviews about DRS Music speak for themselves, offering genuine praise for the musicians' unmatched professionalism and incredible talent. David, in particular, shines not only as a captivating MC but also as a pleasure to collaborate with, ensuring every event is seamless and unforgettable. Thank you David, Adrian (piano), Nate (saxophone), and Joshua (double bass) for sharing your talents with us and our family on a night we won’t soon forget!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

21 Endorsements
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David Rothstein Music was here for a large wedding in July and they were fantastic! What impressed me the most was their setup. A band setup can be very obtrusive to a formal, elegant wedding setup, but the bands setup was so professional and only complemented the wedding's decor. Would love to have them back!

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