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Soda

Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
Allison
Mary
Mallory
Kathleen
MacKenzie

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor


Soda are a wedding band that performs across Chicago. In SODA, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the party started. Formed in 2008, this all-star lineup has quickly become one of Chicago’s most booked and beloved bands. If you like variety in your musical experience, you’ll find that Soda captures the heart and soul of one of the most diverse playlists you’ll find anywhere.

What’s your flavor? Because you’ll get everything all the time with Soda. From Sinatra to Bruno Mars and from Patsy Cline to Dua Lipa, this band can do it all. Multiple lead singers, each with distinctive styles, work to bring authenticity to all your favorite songs. The possibilities are endless. Classic Rock, Country, Motown, Disco, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Alternative–the list goes on and on.

When you gotta dance Soda has the tunes to get your family and friends on the dance floor and keep them there the whole night long. There is nothing quite like the energy of a real band, and it's like a gift you give your guests that lets them know how much they mean to you as they help celebrate your special day. Your reception will be memorable, and they'll talk about THAT BAND you have chosen for years to come!

Bandleader Rob Loar has assembled an all-star team of great Chicago musicians and will personally assist in helping you plan your reception. From music choices to the timeline, he can offer plenty of advice based on years of experience. His day of coordination with the venue and being there to provide all emcee duties are worth so much for that added little bit of peace of mind.

What You'll Love About SODA

The variety of music that this band can play at your event will ensure that all of your guests are on their feet dancing! Couples have highlighted their professionalism, along with their quality, making SODA a stand-out feature of their special day.

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FAQ

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

Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
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
Dance
Hip Hop
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock

What music services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Soda

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Soda is an energetic, professional wedding band that consistently keeps the dance floor full and earns rave guest feedback. The band is easy to work with, flexible, learns requested songs, and can MC or perform ceremony music. Their setlists, sound, and stage presence deliver memorable receptions and excellent value.

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Soda is an energetic, professional wedding band that consistently keeps the dance floor full and earns rave guest feedback. The band is easy to work with, flexible, learns requested songs, and can MC or perform ceremony music. Their setlists, sound, and stage presence deliver memorable receptions and excellent value.

Allison
Allison Sent on 09/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

LOVED! Couldn't have asked for a better band!

SODA was amazing! They were so patient and attentive during the whole planning processes and we could not have asked for anything better. They played the perfect music and the dance floor was packed the whole night, guests could not stop complimenting how amazing they were. If you are looking for a wedding band, look no further and book SODA as soon as you can!
J
Jessica Sent on 10/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing live band!

Soda played at our wedding this past weekend and our family and friends absolutely loved them. Rob was so easy to work with throughout the whole process and made everything seamless. He answered all of our questions and was very organized and made us feel prepared as we went through all of the details. They have great music to choose from and their prices are incredible. It was a great time and I would highly recommend!
Mary
Mary Sent on 10/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Must Book!

We hired Soda for our wedding and friends of mine still talk about how great they were and how fun the reception was. Rob was incredibly easy to work with and did a great job in organizing our reception. Their catalog is extensive and would meet anyone's needs musically. We had such a blast and the band was worth every penny! I would highly recommend booking Soda for your wedding (and bonus points if Tammy is available!) if you're hoping to have a full dance floor at your reception.
M
Maggie Sent on 08/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The band that brought the party!

Soda played at my brothers wedding 4 years ago and their dance floor was crowded and the time of our lives! It was a no brainer to use them for our wedding and they lived up to the hype I gave them to my husband.

Rob from Soda, was professional, open to suggestions, learned our wedding songs, and kept our dance floor alive all night long.

We couldn’t be more grateful for them and highly recommend the band for your wedding!!
E
Elli Sent on 07/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great Band!

I had seen this band many times t many different venues and they did not disappoint. Everything was great! Rob was very easy to work with and attentive to our needs. They have an extensive playlist, will learn new songs, and can "read the room". Rob was also the MC/DJ for the ceremony.
Mallory
Mallory Sent on 06/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book them!

Soda is by the far the BEST wedding band you could have for your wedding. They are incredible and do an amazing job at crafting a setlist that will work for exactly what you want. We loved working with them and Rob does a great job at getting back to you in a timely manner. I cannot recommend them enough. They are truly incredible.
Kathleen
Kathleen Sent on 06/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band out there!

Soda is the best band out there! They are professional, fun, and easy to work with. We had some song requests for them to play live and they went out of their way to surprise us with some that weren’t even on their online list. Their live performance was true to the artists and would have made TSwift and Bruno Mars proud. They are above and beyond!
L
Lanie Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book Soda!

We had Soda play at our September 1st wedding. This is your sign to book Soda!! We absolutely LOVED having a live band for our wedding. If you are looking for an amazing band for a great value, this is the one! It was such a pleasure working with Rob from beginning to end. He made the entire process so easy and worry free. Rob and the band were so flexible throughout the entire night. The band was able to read the crowd and adjust accordingly. They made our entire night run so smoothly and absolutely unforgettable! The band is incredibly talented, energetic, memorable and professional. Our guests could not stop talking about the music. They will keep your guests on the dance floor all night long! I cannot recommend Soda enough!
MacKenzie
Mackenzie Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

High energy, fantastic band

SODA was amazing and made our reception a total blast! Rob was so easy to work with - figuring out flow of the reception and giving opinions on how to make it as perfect as possible. He and his band played all of our "firsts" type songs wonderfully. Rob also played our ceremony and it was awesome - we were able to customize all of our major songs, allowing the day to be perfectly "us"!
Steve
Steve Sent on 11/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Soda played at our daughter's wedding reception at Ashley Farm.

We received a recommendation to contact Soda when the original band that we wanted was booked on the day of our daughter's wedding. Not knowing much about Soda, we decided to go see them play at a bar in Arlington Heights. They sounded great at the bar and had a great rapport with the crowd. During a break we approached Rob and told him what we were thinking about our daughter's wedding. He gave us plenty of time, asked excellent questions and made us feel comfortable with proceeding. That being said, we knew that it would be challenging for Soda to meet/exceed our families expectations for a great band. However, they were awesome in the scheduling of the event, the travel/prep/setup for the event, and of course the providing such a great TOP NOTCH show and music during the reception. The music and energy was the best that we have seen at any wedding in many years and we received compliments on the band from everyone that attended. So, if you are looking for a fun, exciting and musically superior band for a special event you will not go wrong with this group. And no, we're not related to anyone in the band and were not paid for this endorsement... :)
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