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Sway is a high-energy dance band playing everything from current Top 40 to retro-motown, big-band swing, classic rock and r&b. Sway consistently plays everything from intimate back-yard weddings to some of the top black-tie galas, including the Museum of Science and Industry's Celestial Ball, the Adler Planetarium Celestial Ball to name a few.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
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)?

7+

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

Big Band
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Dance
Gospel
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Karaoke Services
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

Reviews of Sway Chicago

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Sway Chicago consistently wowed wedding guests with their exceptional performance, keeping the dance floor packed all night long and adapting well to the crowd's energy. Reviewers highlighted the band's diverse set list, professionalism, and ability to create an unforgettable atmosphere. Their seamless communication and attentiveness during the planning process further impressed couples. Guests praised their talent, with special mentions of the vocalists and saxophone player, solidifying Sway Chicago as a top choice for live wedding music.

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Sway Chicago consistently wowed wedding guests with their exceptional performance, keeping the dance floor packed all night long and adapting well to the crowd's energy. Reviewers highlighted the band's diverse set list, professionalism, and ability to create an unforgettable atmosphere. Their seamless communication and attentiveness during the planning process further impressed couples. Guests praised their talent, with special mentions of the vocalists and saxophone player, solidifying Sway Chicago as a top choice for live wedding music.

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Nancy Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Magnificent! Infinity Star Rating!

Biossat Productions was absolutely exceptional at our wedding. The musicians brought such elegance and energy to every moment—from the rehearsal dinner to the reception—and created the perfect atmosphere for our celebration. Their talent, professionalism, and attention to detail were evident throughout, and our guests are still raving about how beautiful the music was. They perfectly accommodated a surprise flash mob dance number!! We couldn’t have asked for a better musical partner for our day. Highly recommend!
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Lauren Sent on 11/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

FANTASTIC band for my wedding day

Gena and Steve were pros from the start- they were extremely professional to work with, answered all of my questions, and were incredibly kind and knowledgable. Steve played all of my song requests, which meant the world to me. It just showed how attentive he was during our conversations.
The night of the wedding was FANTASTIC. It was so much fun and it was especially due to Sway! The most compliments I received from the night was about Sway. They sounded great, had wonderful energy, and read the crowd super well. I was honestly expecting a certain amount of people to leave before the end of the night, but I'm pretty sure that didn't happen because the dance floor was PACKED all night long. I would recommend Sway a million times over and I wish I could redo the day again because of them!
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 05/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kept the dance floor packed all night!

Absolutely amazing! Hiring Sway for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. Their performance they kept the dance floor packed all night long. From classic hits to contemporary favorites, their set list was diverse and kept everyone entertained. Not only were they incredibly talented musicians, but their professionalism and enthusiasm were evident throughout the entire planning process. They were so great at being attuned to the vibe of the party and when to play an upbeat or more slow song to catch our breath. Sway truly elevated our special day and made it unforgettable. All of our guests were so impressed and had an amazing time. We can't thank them enough for creating such an incredible atmosphere and helping to make our wedding day absolutely perfect!"
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Arnie Sent on 05/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What a band, would use them again!

We used SWAY of chicago at my daughters recent wedding. Note this is a true band of the same musicians, vs contract companies which may assemble a band. For rock, pop, a band where the players know each other is best as most of what they play is NOT written down. Anyways. we had a 7 piece band, including 3 vocalists. All I can say is WOW! We would use SWAY again un a heartbeat. Their rendition of "At last" was sung by a women with an amazing set of pipes. Etta james would be impressed. The dance floor was filled until midnight. I received many compliments from the guests on the band's performance. Prices were reasonable (on par with others), and Steve Biossat was easy to work with. Perfect!
Mady
Mady Sent on 12/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Chicago's BEST Wedding Band!!!

If you are looking for an unbelievable wedding band that will get EVERYONE up & dancing, look no further! We had Sway Chicago play our wedding this past weekend, and not only were we blown away by their talent and song selections, all our guests were blown away too! They were truly the best part of our wedding & we could have danced all night long. Gena & Steve were extremely communicative, helpful, and understanding throughout the planning process. The band learned all 3 of our first dance songs - we liked them even better than the originals! We were unsure if we needed an MC - but having an MC was the best decision we could've made - he was flexible, adaptable, and kept all our transitions super smooth. The talent of each member of the band was truly unmatched!! One of my favorite things about Sway was their song selections - though we gave them an idea of what music to play, they really curated a set list that was perfect for the energy of the room. I can't recommend Sway Chicago enough - thank you, thank you, thank you!
Daniel
Daniel Sent on 11/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible wedding band!

Sway Chicago is the way to go for a live band at your wedding! They absolutely killed it and made our wedding unforgettable. Our guests commented over and over again how great the band was. Additionally, they were very responsive, communicative, and helpful in forming our desired playlist and planning all the details. We hired them for both the wedding ceremony as well as cocktail hour / reception, and they nailed the atmosphere for each. Highly recommend!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 09/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievable Chicago Band

I can't tell you how many times I heard from our wedding guests, "That was the best band I have ever heard at a wedding". Their voices were insane, the saxophone was stellar, and they really kept the party going without much direction from us at all! This is a smooth, fun, impressive, and kind group of people that will elevate your special day beyond what you can imagine. We can't thank you enough, Sway!
Chris
Chris Sent on 07/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best choice we could have possibly made

The best day of my life would not have been possible without Sway! The band was airtight, they read the room perfectly and executed a perfect setlist, and the dance floor was packed until midnight (on a Sunday!). Kurt was an excellent MC and Steve was very easy to work with on the days leading up to the event. They assisted with the sound for our ceremony, and it went flawlessly. The pianist who performed for our cocktail hour was superb. They were even cool enough to invite myself and my friends on stage to play a song together. Our guests can't stop talking about how incredible Sway was, booking Sway was the best choice we made for our wedding. Thank you!
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Ahnaleza Sent on 10/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Sway made our reception even more amazing than we could have hoped! Guests were on the dance floor all night, and our family keeps raving about how great the vocalists were! We also had the pianist play our ceremony, and it was just so beautiful.
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Bethany Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing dance party with Sway!

Sway was incredible at our wedding on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Marcus and Steve were a pleasure to work with leading up to the big day. They listened closely to what our vision was and what we cared about, and they ensured that they delivered what we wanted and truly brought our vision to life. We ended up doing New York style music, which ensured that the party started right away and the energy level remained high throughout the evening. They learned how to sing the University of Michigan fight song for our official entrance into our reception as “Mr. and Mrs.” This was so special and memorable for us, as we both graduated from Michigan and had been together since our freshman year in college. And our first dance song was so joyful and romantic; we loved dancing to Marcus singing “The Way You Look Tonight.”

From start to finish, they brought the energy and made sure our guests had the best time! The amazing thing about this group is their range across genres, from oldies to new hits, and their ability to “bring it” no matter what. Folks were on their feet all night dancing which is exactly what my husband and I wanted. Many of our guests actually thought Beyoncé and Jay-Z were in the room but no it was just Marcus, Precious, and Janvier nailing every note! I’ve also been told by several guests who are musicians themselves that our guitarist was “shredding” and how they were so impressed by his skills. We’ve received amazing feedback all around which makes us so happy!

We are so happy we chose Sway to be part of our big day, and we would highly recommend them to anyone who wants their wedding reception to be the best night of their lives and a party that guests will be talking about for years to come!
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