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Funktastic Productions is a wedding band based in Skokie, Illinois.

When you book a Funktastic wedding, you book a packed dance floor with a contagious atmosphere for all! If you're looking for the high-energy night of your dreams, Funktastic is your band. We'd love to work with you to create a completely customized setlist and night you won't forget. Trust us, your guests will be talking about it for years to come. Funktastic sets the standard for luxury entertainment for life's biggest occasions.


We build your night through music, which is nothing short of EPIC entertainment with NO limits. We provide full sound production, offer live music and DJs for every aspect of your wedding. Imagine your favorite song being played by a string quartet at your ceremony. Build your musical journey by adding in a classy vibe through our Jazz Trio or Dinner Quartets. Imagine your first dance and the excitement everyone has as guests start to dance to a FULL band with horns.


There's a reason we have a reputation as Chicago's Best Wedding Band. Schedule a call with us today!

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

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

Which of the following are included in the package?

Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

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
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
Punk Rock
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
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Funktastic Productions

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Funktastic received overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional performance at weddings. Couples praised their talented 10-piece band, Jazz Trio, and DJ services, with guests raving about the dance floor staying packed all night. The band's energy, professionalism, and ability to personalize the setlist to couples' preferences were highlighted. Reviewers emphasized seamless planning, interactive performances, and guests continuing to compliment the band long after the wedding. The band's ability to accommodate special requests, provide A/V support, and engage with guests made them a standout choice, with many highly recommending Funktastic for weddings and events.

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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.

Funktastic received overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional performance at weddings. Couples praised their talented 10-piece band, Jazz Trio, and DJ services, with guests raving about the dance floor staying packed all night. The band's energy, professionalism, and ability to personalize the setlist to couples' preferences were highlighted. Reviewers emphasized seamless planning, interactive performances, and guests continuing to compliment the band long after the wedding. The band's ability to accommodate special requests, provide A/V support, and engage with guests made them a standout choice, with many highly recommending Funktastic for weddings and events.

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Hannah S. Sent on 02/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The party did not stop

Look no further and book Funktastic NOW! We absolutely loved working with Mike, Amber, and the whole team. The planning process was so collaborative, we loved having a part in building the setlist with the band to ensure they played our favorite songs-- which they did!!!!

Not only did we have the AMAZING 10 piece band, we also had the Jazz Trio for cocktail hour, Photo Booth, and dance floor lights. On top of all of that, Amber was the best MC and kept the night moving swiftly while keeping the energy high. Our friends and family cannot stop talking about how amazing the band was and how fun the dance floor was, the party truly did not stop.

Live Music was the number 1 priority for us while wedding planning and Funktastic exceeded all of our hopes & dreams!!!!
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Jeff Z. Sent on 10/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best in the biz

Mike and Funktastic made our wedding. They’re the best in the business - had at least 20+ people compliment the band and ask who they were. Had the crowd going the whole time and made the party. Couldn’t recommend more!
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Michael Sent on 10/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Seriously - Just Book Funktastic.

You're likely reading this review because you've considered booking Funktastic for your wedding. We'll save you some time: just do it.

Funktastic absolutely knocked it out of the park at our wedding. They delivered a truly - truly - seamless experience throughout the entire evening.

They provided the A/V for the pre-ceremony, ceremony, cocktail hour, speeches, and dinner; they guided us in selecting music and creating playlists for every segment of the evening; they blessed the dance floor with their musicality (throughout the night, multiple guests told us that they felt like they were at an actual concert); their repertoire is unparalleled; and their DJ hosted an incredible afterparty, one that was memorable to all of our guests: even the ones whose memories were otherwise suspect by that point.

Funktastic was professional, accommodating, easy to work with, and genuinely phenomenal in all respects. They met and exceeded our expectations in every way possible.

Seriously - just book them.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Real Weddings

Dori & Michael
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Team

Mike Zabrin
Mike Zabrin
Owner

Originating from his original music band, Mike Zabrin's Funktastic, he performs every year on WGN Midday News, several interviews on WGN radio, Bass Player Magazine, Jazz Corner, and hundreds of other notable world-wide publications.

A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, Mike had his start playing the blues! Throughout college, he toured around the country with Chicago Blues Hall of Fame acts,.

Mike opened for acts like Buddy Guy at his club, Legends, and Bob Seger at The Allstate Arena. He was even recording projects with members of Kool & The Gang. During this time, an advocate for music education, Mike was also the GM of the music school, School of Rock.

Having the best musicians Chicago has to offer under his wing, Mike took the wedding & corporate event industry by storm with his company, Funktastic Productions. A keeper of WeddingWire's Couples Choice Awards & The Knot Hall of Fame, they have become the midwest's premier events band.

He lives to create unforgettable experiences with packed dance floors & incredible customer service.

Alysha Monique
Alysha Monique
Vocalist and Music Director

Bold, sensual vocalist, Alysha, mesmerizes audiences with the sultry vocal styling of jazz and soul music. Her endearing aura bewitches listeners into the essence of love, individuality and self-actualization. Surrounded by incredible musicians who strive to push their music to an innovative level, Alysha’s creativity and originality continue to ascend upward. An experience with Alysha is striking, genuine and poignant.

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