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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 from the first song to the last note. Guests will be raving about your wedding for years to come!

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

Our packages include:

  1. Designated MC to handle all announcements/introductions
  2. Separate ceremony department
  3. Unlimited Song Requests
  4. DJ for band breaks
  5. State-of-the-art sound system
  6. Stage lighting
  7. Customizable schedule template
  8. Free, personalized gift for your guests to sign
  9. Free, flower donation program
  10. 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

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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 your popular wedding package?

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

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
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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Multiple reviewers highly recommend David Rothstein Band for weddings, praising their exceptional musical talent, interactive performances, and personalized touches. The band, led by David Rothstein, impressed with their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to customize the music for ceremonies and receptions. Reviewers highlighted the band's energy, ability to keep the dance floor packed all night, and engaging MC skills. Their attention to detail, including learning special songs for couples and surprising them with personalized gifts, added to the overall exceptional experience praised by guests. Overall, reviewers enthusiastically recommend David Rothstein Band for unforgettable weddings in the Chicago area.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Multiple reviewers highly recommend David Rothstein Band for weddings, praising their exceptional musical talent, interactive performances, and personalized touches. The band, led by David Rothstein, impressed with their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to customize the music for ceremonies and receptions. Reviewers highlighted the band's energy, ability to keep the dance floor packed all night, and engaging MC skills. Their attention to detail, including learning special songs for couples and surprising them with personalized gifts, added to the overall exceptional experience praised by guests. Overall, reviewers enthusiastically recommend David Rothstein Band for unforgettable weddings in the Chicago area.

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!
K
Katie Sent on 11/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/26 Wedding Band

Working with David Rothstein for our wedding at the University Club on 10/26/24 was such a great decision! David helped us throughout the planning process, was prompt at answering all our calls and emails, and helped with managing our reception timeline and keeping us on track.
The musicians and vocalists were so talented, fun, and professional - and like DRM promotes our dance floor was packed the entire night! His personal touch on the wedding made the end to end experience special. Working with Alex Kauffman for the ceremony music was also great! He learned our favorite Noah Kahan song to play as I walked down the aisle - which was so beyond special!
C
Carly Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Band! Highly Recommend

David and his team were such a pleasure to work with. From the initial phone call we had, he assured me that we would have the best night ever. He definitely did not disappoint! He carefully structured the night minute by minute to make sure everything goes smoothly. He took complete control and I never had to worry once about what was going on or what was supposed to come next. David is an amazing MC. He gets interactive with the guests and is a true professional. I was blown away by the talent of the band members as well. They will even learn certain songs that you request if you want them played! I highly recommend David Rothstein music to anyone getting married. They are worth every penny and you will have the most memorable night because of them!
Abigail
Abigail Sent on 09/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

David Rothstein made our wedding!

We got married on August 17, 2024 at The Abbey in Fontana, WI. The David Rothstein Band was a preferred vendor for The Abbey. While the band was ~2x our original budget toward music, it was 1,000% worth it. David Rothstein is communicative, responsive, and detail-oriented. Throughout our planning process, he got to know Dan and me and realized Billy Joel was one of our favorite artists. As a wedding present, the band presented autographed sheet music for "New York State of Mind," given Dan and I met in New York, and an autographed photo of Billy Joel and asked our guests to sign the back of each frame. They're now hanging in our living room and are a perfect reminder of the best night of our lives! We'd recommend DRS to ANY individual looking for a total banger of a party!
Alana
Alana Sent on 08/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing company - loved our experience!

We hired David Rothstein's music company for our August 2024 wedding and they are absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend! We went with the piano/violinist for the ceremony, jazz trio for cocktail hour /dinner, and a DJ with saxophone player for dancing. We couldn't have been happier with the experience. I wanted live music for most of the wedding but knew I wanted a DJ for the danicng. This was the perfect set! All of the live muscians were incredibly professional, highly skilled, and contributed to an amazing atmospohere of live music for the evening. The DJ was also incredible!! David of course was a wonderful emcee and was super helpful for the planning process! We had a great time dancing the night away. Overall 10/10 experience!!!
Bridget
Bridget Sent on 08/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Part of our wedding!!

David Rothstein Music was the first vendor we hired! From the moment we got off the initial call with him - we just knew this band was going to deliver! David was great in his communicating and planning. He not only has his band but he MC'd the reception to keep the flow going! All I wanted was people to dance and our wedding and my hope was exceeded because how great the band was! They invited the groom on stage to sing Country Roads, allowed my little cousin to dance on stage, they learned new songs that were special to us. Hiring this band was worth every penny and more! I cant say enough how amazing they were!!!
Svetlana
Svetlana Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly Talented!

We are so pleased with our decision to hire David Rothstein Music for our wedding! Our guests continue to rave about how amazing the band was and what a wonderful time they had on the dancefloor. The band had fantastic energy, the singers were incredibly talented, and the music was exactly what we envisioned for our special day. The ceremony music led by Alex Koffman was exceptional and David was a wonderful emcee. Thank you, DRS, for making our wedding so special!
Steve
Steve Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Santo Kreusch Wedding

My wife and I cannot say enough good things about DRSMusic. David was wonderful to work with. He was so prompt and responsive throughout our entire planning period. The musicians in the band were so talented, that we are still continuing to get compliments from our guests on how we had the best band at our wedding. Our wedding was about 5 months ago and people still tell us how much fun they had on the dance floor. We highly recommend to use DRSMusic at your next big event!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

21 Endorsements
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Absolute pleasure to work with!

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David Rothstein Music brings to the table the highest level of musicianship and professionalism in the Chicago area wedding market today.

Chicago Marriott Naperville Chicago Marriott Naperville Hotel Weddings

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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