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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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Sarlas Music is lauded for energetic, versatile performances that keep the dance floor packed all night. Clients praise their clear communication, meticulous planning, and flexibility to learn special songs and handle complex timing. They also provide elegant ceremony and cocktail ensembles and reliable emceeing, making them highly recommended for weddings.

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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.

Sarlas Music is lauded for energetic, versatile performances that keep the dance floor packed all night. Clients praise their clear communication, meticulous planning, and flexibility to learn special songs and handle complex timing. They also provide elegant ceremony and cocktail ensembles and reliable emceeing, making them highly recommended for weddings.

Courtney
Courtney Sent on 05/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band!!!!

Hands down, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding was selecting Sarlas for our band!! From the very beginning of our planning, we knew they were the right choice for us and they absolutely over exceeded our expectations on our wedding night! The band brought SO much energy to the dance floor and kept it packed all night long!! They were so fun, vocals were amazing, strings and band absolutely crushed it! Every single one of our guests have commented on how incredible the band was. Thank you, thank you for making it the best night of our lives!
Rose
Rose Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Band

Hiring Sarlas Band for our wedding was a no-brainer. After seeing them perform at my sister’s wedding, I knew they’d be perfect for ours. Their energy was incredible, the music kept everyone on the dance floor all night, and our guests had an absolute blast. We couldn’t recommend them more!
Pamela
Pamela Sent on 09/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Chris Sarlas Orchestra rocks!!!

The Chris Sarlas Orchestra played for our daughter’s wedding on September 13, 2025. They were incredible! So talented! Such a range! They can play anything and play it perfectly. Chris is awesome to work with throughout the planning process. He is also an excellent emcee at the event! We highly recommend them.
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Isabella Sent on 08/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Incredible Band!

We could not have asked for a better band for our wedding! From the very first song to the very last, the dance floor was packed. The band transitioned seamlessly from one song to the next, keeping the energy high all night long. The vocals were absolutely incredible across every genre whether it was pop, rock n’ roll, R&B, hip-hop, or even country, they nailed it.
We’ve had countless guests tell us how amazing the band was, and we couldn’t agree more. Chris, the band leader, was phenomenal; he took the time to learn our vision, helped us curate the perfect set list, and kept the evening flowing smoothly as our MC. The band even went the extra mile by learning three new songs for our first dance and other family dances, which made those moments so personal and special. They also incorporated Bulgarian music during the band’s break so we could celebrate our culture—it meant so much to us and our families.
This Sarlas team truly made our wedding unforgettable, and we can’t recommend them enough!
J
J Westberg Sent on 08/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!!!

Chris and Carol helped us after another musician backed out less than 4 weeks before the wedding. They contacted us within hours of our inquiry and put us at ease immediately. They listened, suggested, provided options and DELIVERED the most incredible music for our daughters wedding. CALL them First and you will not be disappointed. Quality and professional. Thank you Chris and Carol for making our daughter and son in laws wedding day the best day ever!
Haylie
Haylie Sent on 06/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

the BEST Band Hire in Chicago

Sarlas Music was an absolute dream to work with! As the planner, I was blown away by their professionalism, seamless communication, and above all, their incredible energy on the wedding day. From the first song to the final sendoff, they kept the dance floor packed and the vibe electric. Guests of all ages — from grandparents to the bridal party — were out there dancing all night long. The band read the room perfectly and brought just the right mix of classics and crowd favorites. I can’t recommend them highly enough and they truly helped make the night unforgettable!
Ron
Ron Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Definitely 5 stars from beginning to end.

Chris and his team absolutely nailed our wedding. COUNTLESS guests remarked how amazing the music was. Literally everyone was on the dance floor.

Obviously, reception music was a huge part of this review but Chris and team went above and beyond during our ceremony. Our ceremony was very different--it was as much of a coordinated show as it was a ceremony. With videos, walk down music for each participants and a one eyed cat (yes, one-eyed cat) processional to coordinate there were a ton of moving parts. Any mistimed music or poor pacing would've have killed the mood but Chris took the run of show and executed flawlessly.

If you're looking for a band that will get everyone up and having a good time. And one that takes the time to make your wedding personal--look no further than the Chris Sarlas Orchestra.

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Maria Sent on 04/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Artistrings was an excellent addition to our wedding reception!

We hired Artiststring from Sarlas Music to play before the wedding as guests arrived and then again during cocktail hour. Carol and Chris were great to work with and helped us with the selection of pieces to play. Its amazing how they could recreate so many popular pieces with just four string instruments! Our guests raved about them and it added such an elegance to our evening. Wish we’d kept them through dinner and beyond!
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Tammy Sent on 03/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever!

Chris and the band did an amazing job at our wedding! They are sooo talented!! The dance floor was packed all night thanks to the band! They were great to work with the entire planning process too. Couldn’t recommend them enough!!!
Jimmy
Jimmy Sent on 03/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The dance floor was never empty!

The Chris Sarlas Orchestra was absolutely phenomenal at our New Year's Eve wedding! From start to finish, they kept the dance floor packed and brought incredible energy to the night. Chris was fantastic to work with because he was collaborative, thoughtful, and dedicated to making sure the music fit our vision. He helped us craft a large playlist for the band to work from, allowing them to read the room and play the perfect song every time.

One of our favorite moments was opening the dance floor with *Everybody Needs Somebody to Love* by The Blues Brothers. Chris and the band nailed the timing, seamlessly weaving it into our thank-you speech before launching into the song right on cue for my wife and me to kick off the night in style. Another highlight was when they played a family favorite, *Walk the Dinosaur.* The entire party knew the dance, and seeing everyone join in was unforgettable.

They rang in the new year with style, played until 12:30, and closed out the night with an incredible rendition of *Pink Pony Club.* Now, months later, our guests are still raving about how much fun they had and how they’ve never danced that much at a wedding before. A packed and lively dance floor was so important to us, and The Chris Sarlas Orchestra made it happen. If you want a band that knows how to throw an unforgettable party, look no further!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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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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