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Sarlas Music offers live-music entertainment in the Chicago area. This wedding band wants to get to know you so that they can customize an entertainment package with your vision and deliver an energetic performance to keep your dance floor packed all night long. Their talented musicians play the best new sounds you love and engage guests throughout the night.

Experience
The band was placed in the top five wedding bands by CBS Chicago. Members regularly perform on the Fox TV show Empire, with touring acts such as Stevie Wonder, and with Broadway in Chicago shows including Hamilton.

Services Offered
Choose from upbeat strings to more traditional ensembles. With customized options from ceremony music through the last dance of the night, trust Sarlas Music’s constant communication to ensure a seamless entertainment experience. Add new songs to the extensive song list they already provide. Packages include:

  • MC
  • Willing to travel
  • Music during breaks
  • Vocals
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Ceremony
  • Cocktail hour
  • Reception
  • Liability insurance
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Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
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
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Sarlas Music

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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Reviewers rave about the musical talents and professionalism of Chris Sarlas and his orchestra, hailing them as the highlight of weddings. The band's ability to keep the dance floor packed all night, seamlessly transition between songs, and cater to creative requests like special dance songs make them a memorable choice for weddings. Clients appreciate the band's flexibility, communication, and coordination with the venue, noting they exceeded expectations and made the night stress-free and unforgettable. Some also commend the band for learning special songs, accommodating genres, and keeping the energy high throughout the event.

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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.

Reviewers rave about the musical talents and professionalism of Chris Sarlas and his orchestra, hailing them as the highlight of weddings. The band's ability to keep the dance floor packed all night, seamlessly transition between songs, and cater to creative requests like special dance songs make them a memorable choice for weddings. Clients appreciate the band's flexibility, communication, and coordination with the venue, noting they exceeded expectations and made the night stress-free and unforgettable. Some also commend the band for learning special songs, accommodating genres, and keeping the energy high throughout the event.

Jordyn
Jordyn Sent on 01/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Never seen them in person? NOT a problem!!

We knew we wanted a band, but were unfamiliar with Chicagoland bands. We appreciated that they have so many examples and videos playing different types of songs at various venues. You really get an idea of the quality and versatility of the band. The band learned a special song for our first dance and we never felt like they couldn’t deviate from their lists. Our dance floor was packed all night and for months following we had guests still talking about our band! We had guests ask for the set list because it seemed like every hit was played. Chris keeps the band flowing from song to song seamlessly and we loved that the music kept going. There was never a pause when a song finished waiting for them to re-set for the next one. As someone who could only go off reviews when searching, consider your search over!
Kaitlin
Kaitlin Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Band!

I cannot say enough great things about Carol Sarlas Orchestra, throughout the entire planning process they were a great resource and worked collaboratively with us on all music selections. Then day of they exceeded all expectations! From flawlessly announcing the toasts, to learning multiple special song requerts and a night of dancing we’ll never forget - everything was perfect. We cannot tell you the number of compliments we've received thus far on the band, the dance floor was packed the entire night.
Mick
Mick Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply a must

Chris was so incredibly communicative and helpful throughout the whole process. He was extremely flexible to any of our asks and went above and beyond to make sure that the night went off without a hitch. The band sounded amazing, and we received tons of compliments about how much they contributed to it being an unforgettable night.

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
National Hellenic Museum National Hellenic Museum Rooftop Weddings

I have known and worked with Sarlas Music for several years at weddings, cocktail parties and galas. Chris and Carol are extremely professional as well as being amazing musicians. They play all types of music and have all sizes of bands. We hired them for our fundraising Gala held at Navy Pier this past May and they were just fantastic. We had a trio during cocktails and a big band before, during and after dinner for some dancing prior to the act we brought in from Greece. Quite frankly, they outplayed the other group by a million miles. The vocalists were so good and when they switched to Greek dancing music after the auction... let's just say there was a LOT of dancing. Highly recommend them for any event.

STEPHANIE ROGERS BAND STEPHANIE ROGERS BAND Wedding Bands

Chris is the ultimate professional and his band is AWESOME! :)

Artistrings Artistrings Wedding Musicians

If you want a packed dance floor from beginning to end, this is the band to call. The vocalists are almost too good to be true. Chris is the most honest, hard-working, talented bandleader you will find, and he will work tirelessly to make sure that your wedding is perfect. He returns calls promptly, is the nicest guy you will ever meet, and is an incredible MC who will get your guests up and on their feet, dancing the night away. They offer literally hundreds of live video clips so you can watch them from the comfort of your own home. Look no further. This band is IT!!

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