Wedding Music Bands in Chicago

Julia

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Booking Howl2GO was the single best decision we made for our wedding at the Field Museum in Chicago. We always knew we would have an incredible night since every time we visit a Howl at the Moon it is an absolute blast. But we didn’t know all the other guests would feel the same way until everyone started coming up to us to say that this is the best band they have ever seen and the most fun wedding they have ever been to! Each band member was clearly passionate and doing what they most love – they jumped up on the piano, came down into the crowd, engaged the audience, matched all the right energy, and gave it 110% at every turn. Howl2GO gave us the show of our lifetimes and we will never forget it! We will forever be booking Howl2GO for all our future parties and events!

We had heard stories of wedding bands not delivering the same level of talent seen in their videos, (Some bands don't even send the same people you see in their videos!) which made us initially cautious. From our very first conversation, Robby made it clear that this band has a single A team which meant that you get the true lineup, instead of a watered down variation of the band. Their focus on quality was so impressive. The RCP was even more exciting than they are in the promo video. The service side of things was a dream. Planning from out of town could have been stressful, but Robby made the entire process so easy. He was incredibly helpful coordinating with us and our venue and made sure the night came together seamlessly. They provided ceremony sound and cocktail music, but most importantly: THE BAND WAS AMAZING! Our guests are still talking about it! The horn section was simply astounding and the singers put on a fantastic show. You only get one shot at a night like this, and having a band of this level made all the difference. We cannot recommend them highly enough

If you want a wedding band that can do it all, look no further! Kara, Patrick, and the entire Standing Room Only Orchestra were the highlight of our wedding. From a beautiful piano solo during the cocktail hour to a sophisticated jazz quartet during dinner, they set the perfect tone for the entire day. When it came to the reception, they absolutely blew us away. The dance floor was packed from the first song to the last, thanks to the bands high energy and perfectly curated setlist. What really set them apart was their willingness to accommodate special requests: our neighbor’s rockstar drum solo, a surprise chair lift, and a 'Piano Man' finale we will never forget! Months later our guests are still telling us it’s the best wedding band they’ve ever seen. We cannot recommend them highly enough!

We couldn’t have been happier with Sorry for Partying! From start to finish, they were incredibly organized and made the whole process so smooth. Their pre-wedding questionnaire covered every detail from the ceremony to the reception, which gave us total confidence that everything would go off without a hitch. On the day of the wedding, they absolutely crushed it — three straight hours of nonstop music and energy! The set list had a perfect mix of songs and genres that kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Their announcements were clear and perfectly timed, following our schedule to a T. One of our favorite moments was the surprise couple dance circle — it was such a fun and memorable touch, and all our guests are still talking about it! Since the wedding, we’ve had so many friends and family tell us how much they loved the band. If you want a professional, high-energy band that knows how to throw a great party, Sorry for Partying is the one.

Anne

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Ring Of Music helped make our Wedding a smash hit! They had our dance floor full and good tunes flowing throughout the night! They aren't just a wedding band. Their process is thorough and the results are amazing. They turned out music selections from a list of songs into a cohesive set list which absolutely made our night. Additional to music Matt(manager I believe) was very hands and took it upon himself to coordinate with our other vendors so the night moved along smoothly behind the scenes. If I could go back in time I would hire them again, and if I hear anyone is looking to have music I will be sure to suggest they check out Ring Of Music!!!!

Nick

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I was beyond thrilled when the Catz told me they were free for our wedding (they book up fast!). Their reputation precedes them and I can confirm they are an amazingly talented band. Additionally, it was so nice working with Richie who was prompt in communication and always willing to answer all our questions. As a seasoned professional, he knew how to make sure our wedding reception ran smoothly. He even took extra time to work with my brother ahead of the big day so we could play Greek music during the band break and had back up CD versions of our playlist made just in case the aux cord failed us. The night went off without any technical difficulties and the dance floor stayed full & lively. Would highly recommend.

If I could give 100 stars I would! Mike and the entire Funktastic family are unbelievable! If you are in the process of looking for a high-energy, professional band for your event that will keep the dance floor PACKED the entire night, BOOK THEM NOW! if you don't, you are making a HUGE MISTAKE!! I'm still riding the high of my son's wedding this past weekend. I literally cried while speaking to the lead vocalist at the end of the night. I told her how much I loved our evening and it was because of them! The vocalists, musicians and sound engineers were insanely fabulous! It is now 3 days later and I still have friends and family raving about this band. They are so easy to work with as well. They take the time to listen to the bride and groom and really get a feel for the vision they have of how they want the night to be. Funktastic has a very extensive catalog of songs they know, and they are willing to learn a few new ones for your event. We wanted the band members to interact with our guests and they did. The main vocalist came out onto the dance floor and the crowd went WILD! We had countless guests tell us they were the best wedding band they have ever heard! As my friends are now the age where their kids all start to get married, I will absolutely be encouraging them to book Funktastic. I can't wait for my next two sons to get married because I have the stress of choosing the right band DONE! Thank you, Mike and the rest of Funktastic for giving us a night that we will never forget!

Victoria

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Kathie Nicolet played piano for our ceremony and during cocktail hour. She was fantastic!!! Very easy to deal with while choosing from her vast selection of music she can play. She is extremely talented and professional. We received many compliments on how beautiful the music made the ceremony and cocktail hour.

Jeff

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Key Tov was just awesome with everything. On the business side of things, they were extremely professional, responsive, flexible, and just great to work with. On the music side, they were even better. Incredible range of songs and styles, and were willing and able to switch some things up even just days before the wedding. We have gotten a huge number of compliments on them. Totally crushed it.

Nick was an excellent DJ! The sound quality was excellent. He played the songs we requested on the list which was user friendly to access. He was friendly from our first meeting and he cared to provide the very best experience. He even danced with our guests, which was a blast! As the wedding day approached, he contacted us to talk on the phone and finalize details. His goal was ours, to get people on the dance floor. It was all about the music and dancing and our guests had a blast!