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TVK MUSIC

Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

TVK Music | Chicago Wedding Band & Live Event Entertainment

Based in Chicago, Illinois, TVK Music is a premier Chicago wedding band providing high energy live music for weddings and special events throughout Chicago and the Midwest. Since 1990, our talented musicians have performed at thousands of weddings, helping couples create unforgettable celebrations with exceptional live entertainment.

Known for our versatility, professionalism, and packed dance floors, TVK Music works closely with each couple to customize the music experience for their wedding day. Whether you are planning an elegant ballroom reception, a modern city wedding, or an outdoor celebration, our team is dedicated to creating the perfect soundtrack for your event.

Services Offered

TVK Music provides live music for every part of your wedding day, including:

• Ceremony music
• Cocktail hour entertainment
• Dinner music
• High energy reception dance bands
• DJ services during band breaks

Our band most often performs as a 10 piece band, but can be customized from 8 to 15 musicians depending on your event size, venue, and musical preferences.

Additional musical options include:

• Solo musicians
• Strolling violinists
• Jazz trios and quartets
• String trios and quartets
• Customized DJ playlists and mixes
• Professional sound systems and production

From your first consultation to the final song of the night, TVK Music is committed to delivering a seamless and unforgettable live music experience for your wedding celebration.

Experience

  • 36 years in business

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FAQ

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

Ceremony Music
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?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
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)?

7+

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Classic Rock
Dance
Latin
Motown
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of TVK MUSIC

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TVK Orchestra is praised for exceptional musicianship, a versatile repertoire, and high-energy performances that keep the dance floor packed. They are professional, responsive, and accommodating, learning special songs and providing ensembles from solo piano to full orchestra, plus sound engineering and MC services. Couples and guests highly recommend them as worth the investment.

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TVK Orchestra is praised for exceptional musicianship, a versatile repertoire, and high-energy performances that keep the dance floor packed. They are professional, responsive, and accommodating, learning special songs and providing ensembles from solo piano to full orchestra, plus sound engineering and MC services. Couples and guests highly recommend them as worth the investment.

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Rebecca Sent on 05/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best, most kind wedding band there is!

TVK was incredibly kind and responsive throughout the entire wedding planning process. They accommodated all of our song requests with no questions asked, and even volunteered to play a few extra! We had a large wedding at Ravenswood Event Center and the band sounded great both during the ceremony (keyboardist) and during the reception (9-piece band). TVK did an excellent horah, and were sure to gauge the energy of the room as well as feedback from the bride and groom to tailor the experience. The best value for the money and the kindest musicians- one of the band members came up and thanked me after the night was done. Thanks for making our wedding amazing TVK!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 05/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Live Band for Your Chicago Wedding

We booked TVK Orchestra for our April 2026 wedding, and we received so many compliments from our wedding guests about them. Everyone loved them and said they were the best. They said having a band at our wedding was so first-class!

Matt was our point of contact at TVK, and he was wonderful to work with. He was super helpful with our questions as we planned out the best music for our wedding, which was tough because we had a smaller group with guests ranging in age from their 20's-80's. However, after weeks of work, we finally put together a list of music that was a mix of our favorites across the decades that we knew everyone would enjoy, no matter what their generation.

We worked with TVK for our cocktail hour, dinner, and wedding reception. At our cocktail hour, we had a live piano player for an hour. For dinner, we played some of our favorite songs that were recorded, so MP3 style. Then we had a 7-piece band for our wedding reception, which was three hours of dancing. TVK did a great job of playing most of the songs we shared. They played a few songs not on our list, but they were upbeat tunes to get more people on the dance floor and keep the party going longer. Even though most guests headed home before the last dance at midnight, TVK kept playing to our small crowd of family until our last private dance was held as husband and wife.

If you are planning a wedding, I definitely recommend a band over a DJ, and the best one to contact is TVK Orchestra.
Lucie
Lucie Sent on 10/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

One of our wedding highlights!

The band brought an amazing energy to our reception and had almost all of our guests on the dance floor! Many of our guests told us that they were a highlight of the wedding and that it was one of the best weddings they'd been too. If you have the budget for live music, I would highly recommend TVK!
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Sara Sent on 09/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

TVK is amazing!

TVK was incredibly easy to work with, and absolutely crushed the music at our wedding. We had a pianist for our ceremony, and a 8 piece band for the reception. They were accommodating to our playlist requests, and even learned a few new songs for us. I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. Get a live band for your wedding, and book TVK! You won't regret it.
Rowan
Rowan Sent on 09/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Band

We hired TVK for our August 2025 wedding at the Chicago History Museum and they did an amazing job. They kept the dancefloor packed with a mix of modern hits and classics. Matt and team were super flexible, as we requested several songs that were not on their list, and they learned them for us. Would HIGHLY recommend TVK for any upcoming event.
Zachary
Zachary Sent on 09/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal!

The range of vocal and musical talent, along with sound engineering, was really top notch. Worth every penny!
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Ml Sent on 07/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic band

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding band! They were one of the highlights of the evening and so many guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music. Excellent vocals, music that filled the hall and keep the dance floor going, and great energy. TVK really helped make our evening special.
Joseph
Joseph Sent on 07/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

TVK Orchestra Crushed It

TVK put my daughter's wedding "over the top" while exceeding all of my expectations and providing a tremendous value. There's nothing like live music, and we hired TVK to provide a string trio for the ceremony, jazz combo for cocktail hour, and the orchestra with brass for dinner and dancing. First, the musicianship and vocal talent is excellent. From Sinatra standards to Motown to pop hits, their arrangements and segues were masterful. In addition to the musicians, TVK provides sound engineers so the sound is tailored to the venue throughout the event. The service is incredible, and Tom's "master of ceremonies" service was excellent, working together with the venue to perfectly time the reception announcements, speeches, and dances with the dining tempo. I'd hire TVK again in a heartbeat!
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Andrew Sent on 07/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Band Ever

Absolutely incredible! The band stepped in with less than a month’s notice and completely blew us—and our guests—away. From the first song to the last, they brought the energy, talent, and professionalism that made our wedding night unforgettable. We’ve had nonstop compliments about how amazing the music was. Can’t thank them enough for pulling it off so flawlessly on such short notice. Truly top-tier talent!
Klara
Klara Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

TVK did a fantastic job at our wedding!

TVK orchestra did a wonderful job at our wedding last month. They were very easy to communicate with prior to the wedding (we worked with Matt Evert who was great), and very receptive to what we had in mind for music at the wedding. They are also VERY talented--the pianist at our ceremony was lovely, and the band knocked it out of the park at our reception--we got so many positive comments from our guests about the music! We especially loved their renditions of our first dance and dances with our parents. My dad also wanted to surprise me by playing a song from my childhood, which the band very graciously made happen and is one of my favorite memories from the day. Overall, we highly, highly recommend TVK!
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Team

Tom VanKanegan
Tom VanKanegan
Owner

Professional Network & Endorsements

Meg Rodgers, Harpist Meg Rodgers, Harpist Wedding Musicians

As a musician, I have had a great experience working with TVK. Everything is well organized, information is provided quickly, and the details are covered. After working with TVK, I can happily recommend TVK to couples for their wedding and reception needs. Everything is dealt with in a professional manner to make your special day even more memorable.

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