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Hey Jimmy is a wedding band based in Chicago, Illinois that offers musical diversity and top-notch entertainment. The band was started by award-winning producer and music director Jimmy Riley. They have been providing non-stop energy all over the United States since 2008.

Services Offered
Hey Jimmy makes sure that couples get the best possible experience, giving them a dynamic show while also providing a personalized touch. They play all genres of music, making sure that they play exactly what you want and making songs sound like the original version. They come up with medleys and mash-ups that will give you a fresh and energetic performance so that you and your guests are dancing all night.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

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

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)?

4 - 6

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

Classic Rock
Country
Hip Hop
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Hey Jimmy

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Tierney Sent on 08/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Band!

This band absolutely rocked my wedding! They brought incredible energy and a solid song selection aligned with my preferences that had everyone up on the dance floor. Jimmy and his crew are very talented and friendly. I appreciate them traveling all the way from Chicago to Cleveland for my special night. Their performance was sensational, and I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
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Nathan Sent on 03/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Hey Jimmy is Outstanding!

Hey Jimmy gave us the night of our life. They are so talented in everything they do. They are very easy to work with and will provide anything you need. They went above and beyond the entire night to make sure our guests were entertained and happy. They are overall excellent people. We had so much fun with Hey Jimmy at our wedding, I hope to see them live again!
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Bridget Sent on 10/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great Time All Around

Hey Jimmy did a wonderful job with our wedding. We had a Jazz Trio during cocktail hour which was beautiful. Once dancing began Hey Jimmy did a great job knowing exactly what to play and the dance floor was always bumping.
Hey Jimmy was fun too as they didnt even mind our rowdy guests that wamted to dance on stage with them at times. I would reccomend them to anyone who wants their wedding to be a great time!
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Scott Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hey Jimmy Made Our Wedding Special

From planning to performance, Hey Jimmy really shines. We had some very specific requests that they not only accommodated, but went beyond our expectations. With their energetic performance the dance floor was packed from start to finish. Our guests gave us a lot of great feedback about how great the band was as well as requests for their contact info which is the best compliment.
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Jen L. Sent on 12/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best band in Chicago PERIOD!!

Hey Jimmy is absolutely amazing!!!! They hit it out of the park for our private event. Our V.I.P. told us he saw Hey Jimmy at a wedding and was blown away. He said hire them no questions asked. Jimmy was so cool, easy to work with and humble too. Which was impressive considering who he has worked with in the music business. The singers (Nick and Christa?) were so good. What chemistry! We'll hire Hey Jimmy again next year for sure.

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Lori Sent on 12/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We couldn't be happier

Love love love Hey Jimmy. They made me feel like the bell of the ball. The dance floor was full all night and we were so happy. So many people called us afterwards and said "Who was that band?!!!! Hire them fast before someone else gets them. We beat out three other couples.

Lori
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Lauren Sent on 11/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Made our reception stand out.

Still getting compliments about Hey Jimmy months after our wedding. Our dance floor was absolutely packed the whole night. So glad we went with Hey Jimmy! Highly recommend!
Emily
Emily Sent on 11/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band!

When my (now) husband and I sat down to discuss important pieces we wanted to have for our wedding, having a band was definitely at the top of our list. And his first comment was Hey Jimmy! He had been to two weddings where they played and I actually had a co-worker who had them at theirs as well. It was simply a no-brainer for us and boy are we glad that we had them!

They were fun, engaging and knew how to get the crowd on the dance floor. I've had SO many people tell me how much fun they had at the wedding and it was certainly a huge part thanks to Hey Jimmy. Several people have reached out wanting their name for future events.

One of the other things I appreciated was that my dad had inquired about having a mashup of two songs for our "father-daughter" dance. Jimmy immediately went to work on putting this together and shared it with us beforehand to make sure it was perfect. I thought that was beyond thoughtful and so appreciated.

Thank you for making our day memorable and giving us some amazing memories that will last a lifetime!

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Sarah Sent on 11/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Band

Hey Jimmy delivered. They played for our wedding and they were awesome! I would definitely recommend them to others who are looking for a band!
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Janet Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Hey Jimmy - The Best

Hey Jimmy have played at a few corporate events that my husband and I have been at, so we knew we wanted them for our wedding (having a band was our splurge). Boy did they deliver! Even though we had a small wedding, the dance floor was full up until the very end. Our guests kept on talking about how great the music was (even now!). They played all of our must-haves and also played enough variety to keep everyone engaged. Having that mix is so important! Can't recommend enough.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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