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Andrew Blake band

Andrew and his band were terrific. We hired their 11 pc band and provided the stage. They kept the party going all night and our guests loved them. The MC was good and the piano player during cocktail hour added so much. I would highly recommend them.

Ellen Sent on 06/28/2022

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The best energy and SO much fun!

Andrew Blake Band was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Having a band over a DJ was pretty much the only thing my husband requested for our wedding, but as I began to research bands, I hit a lot of dead ends. We had a set amount of money to put towards our band, but I was finding that other bands I contacted would push me to spend even more. When I reached out to Andrew Blake, he could not have been kinder or more understanding. He has an incredible passion for what he does and reassured us that they would deliver no matter what "package" we bought for our day. We booked his 9-piece band for an extremely competitive price, and felt very confident after reading reviews and watching videos of them performing online. But wow, once they actually performed at our reception, we were blown away! The band has an incredible energy, knows how to curate songs to a certain crowd, and kept everyone dancing all night. This is not an exaggeration — we were blessed with a PACKED dance floor at our wedding! In addition to that, the band did a great job DJing our cocktail hour and dinner with ambient music. And Meghan was a fantastic MC, with so much enthusiasm and energy to get our party started. Could not recommend Andrew Blake Band more!

Kristin Sent on 07/11/2021

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Be ready to dance all night!

Andrew Blake band kept the dance floor packed all night long! During the planning process Andrew was the easiest vendor to work with! He sent over a song list for us to pick from and we also picked our DJ song that played on the break! You will not be disappointed by choosing this band! They definitely made the wedding great!

N. Bucci Sent on 01/20/2020

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100% Professional and Amazing!

Andrew Blake is a pure professional. From the booking process to the performance, and everything in between, he nailed it. He was our MC for the night and did a great job with that also. We opted for the 9 piece band and I highly recommend that at a minimum. The horns add so much to the sound and the show. Every player in Andrew's band is amazing. And the song selection kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. I could keep going, but to put it simply, your search is done if you are looking for the perfect band to celebrate your wedding. Choose Andrew Blake and have peace of mind knowing you have the best band booked for your big day.

Brian Sent on 12/01/2019

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They are Awesome!!

Wow, Andrew Blake band was great, they were easy to work with and did exactly what they said they would do. There music was awesome as well. Highly recommended!!

Mike Sent on 11/19/2019

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O M G!!!

I titled this review OMG!!! because that is literally what you and everyone at your reception will be repeatedly saying, both that night, and for months after the party is over. This is by far the best band out there (and, I'm a musician in a band)! If you want the best party on the planet, hands down, book this band. Seriously, stop reading this review and go make sure your date isn't taken already.

Ben B. Sent on 10/07/2019

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Fantastic band

Andrew and his band absolutely crushed our wedding. We got more compliments on the band than on any other aspect of the day, specifically with regards to what a great singer Andrew is. He and his team are very talented at finding the right rhythm to get people out on the dance floor and keep them there. The horns players even came out to the dance floor as things got rocking which was so engaging for our guests. We feel lucky to have landed Andrew and would recommend him strongly to anyone.

Kathryn Sent on 09/18/2019

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Best decision I made for my wedding!

If I have to choose the single best recommendation I made during my wedding, it was hiring Andrew Blake Band. They were PHENOMENAL. Their energy, sound, professionalism, interactions with the guests, set list - everything - was perfect and resulted in a jam packed dance floor all night. On more than one occasion, Andrew and members of the band came out to the dance floor. On one occasion, the brass section found me during (literally) the only time I sat down, pulled up chairs, and played directly to me. That was an absolute highlight of the weekend for me.

Andrew’s masterful MCing, poise in front of the crowd, and ability to adapt on the fly were all superb. The band’s professionalism and experience meant this was a completely stress-free evening for me, my husband, and our families. That allowed us to concentrate on having a great time with our friends and family and for that, we are so grateful.

We had an endless stream of people come up to us and comment about the band. Not only were guests massively impressed by them as a group, but so many people pointed out the talent of everyone individually. Andrew Blake Band set the tone and the energy of the night.

Jack Sent on 09/14/2019

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Phenomenal!

Working with the Andrew Blake Band was a great experience! From the beginning, we felt as though he communicated clearly and very quickly. He was able to honor our vision that we had for the music from the beginning, which was very important to us - we're both musicians ourselves and can be picky. One thing that set the band above the rest is how well they handled the best man and me sitting in to play two songs. The performance went really well and we were very impressed! The band itself the night of the wedding was phenomenal, and we’ve gotten more compliments on the band than on any other vendor. Overall, their musicianship, professionalism and energy blew us away. They were incredibly tight, and we would recommend them to anybody. Working with Andrew and the band was a great experience!

Sara Sent on 08/13/2019

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Amazingly awesome

The Andrew Blake Band ROCKED out at our wedding! Weeks later, our family & friends are still raving about how amazing they are. They were the highlight of our wedding day! I am truly SO grateful for Andrew & all of the amazing, talented band members. It wouldn’t have been as awesome without them.

We requested that Andrew perform our first dance live, “Grow Old With You by Adam Sandler” from the Wedding Singer and boy did he deliver!! His song had us in tears. It was phenomenal.

I strongly urge engaged couples looking for a wedding band to book them, and book them fast! So much enthusiasm and TALENT! Truly blessed to have had such a great experience. We wish we could relive it all over again! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Sarah Sent on 07/18/2019

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Best wedding band in Chicago

We had a beautiful wedding at the Londonhouse Hotel in Chicago and hired the Andrew Blake Band after my parents had seen them at a wedding they attended the previous year. My husband and I love to dance so having a great band was very important to us! I did not see the band perform beforehand so I did not know what to expect, but hands down, one of the best decisions we made when planning our special day! The band was outstanding! We had our guests on the dance floor the entire evening!!! Throughout the night, our guests kept coming up to us to compliment our band choice....our guests were even talking about the band weeks after the wedding. We have already had multiple friends and family inquire about their services. The videos online of this band do not do them justice. One of the best wedding bands in the Chicago area!!!!

Tracey Sent on 07/11/2019

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Party Time!!

This band's energy, male and female vocals, and amazing sound really made the dance floor packed! You want this band at your wedding!! Andrew Blake Band played all of my requests, kept me informed before and during the wedding and was so engaging and nice the entire night. Way to go!

Shelley Sent on 07/11/2019

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Couldn't have been better!

What a band! So many talented musicians! My husband and I couldn’t have been happier with our choice to have the Andrew Blake Band be a part of our wedding celebration. Our dance floor was always full of people and they brought so much energy and liveliness to our special day. He was always professional and communicative throughout the entire planning process and we would certainly recommend them!

Josh Sent on 07/11/2019

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Absolutely what we wanted!!

Andrew Blake Band was FANTASTIC and EVERYTHING we good have asked for. On time, kind, easy to work with and lots of energy and connected with our guests at the reception! Highly recommend them!

S L Sent on 07/09/2019

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Danced all night!

We enlisted our parents to check out a bunch of bands and they came back saying Andrew Blake Band and the Wow Factor stood out by far.

Andrew Blake was extremely communicative from the our initial meeting and right through to the end of our actual event. Not only was he and his band punctual, professional and friendly, they are all talented musicians!

Andrew Blake Band and the Wow Factor definitely went the extra mile for us, our family was so impressed and happy that my sister in law had them play at her wedding!

Jenny Sent on 06/30/2019

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Hire them now!

I don’t know where to begin as Andrew Blake and the Andrew Blake Band truly made our wedding! We knew we wanted live music and it was a priority to us to budget for a band. When we found Andrew Blake Band it was more affordable than we thought and worth every penny!

We were blown away by their talent and almost two months later every one keeps telling us we had the most fun and best wedding ever! While all of our vendors were amazing, the Andrew Blake Band took our night to an entirely different level! They had my uncle not only dancing but asking others to dance with him. Trust me, that says A LOT!

Andrew Blake was so great to work with. My husband initially found them and was the main one to coordinate with Andrew. He was always very friendly and got back to my husband quickly. He’s extremely helpful and the day of they all arrived early the day of the wedding. Everything was set up and sound check completed prior to any guests arriving. Andrew Blake MC’d the reception and is extremely professional and likable while keeping the night moving along at a proper pace.

I am trying to find any excuse I can to hire them again in the future. Do yourself a favor and higher them immediately! You won’t regret it!

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ANDREW BLAKE BAND's reply:

Thank you for the beautiful review Jenny, and thank you for sharing these photos! We would love to perform for your family and friends again. You guys are a class act! 5.0 star couple all the way!

Benjamin Sent on 06/17/2019

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Best Band We Could Ever Dream Of For Our Wedding!

I can hardly begin to describe how happy we are that we had The Andrew Blake Band play at our Wedding at The Armour House! They played absolutely beautifully on the piano and the violin at the ceremony and when we transitioned to the reception the totally ran the show and had everyone dancing and moving to the music all night long!

The band was moving and grooving to the music and they were so lively and energetic, everyone loved them! They even came out onto the dance floor with their instruments to play and dance in the crowd it was so fun! I think they were having as much fun as we were :)

Almost everyone came up to us to ask where we found the band and we are happy to recommend the Andrew Blake Band to anyone who is looking for a fantastic band to bring their event to life! Andrew and his band were so easy to work with and they were very accommodating to all of our needs and requests.

Thanks so much Andrew Blake Band, we can't wait to hear you all play again at more of our friend's weddings soon!

Clint Sent on 06/03/2019

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Talented, Professional, Amazing Show

I have been fortunate to work with Andrew Blake several times a year over the past 8 years. He has always done an amazing job, professional, and focused on doing the absolute best job possible. Truely understands how to connect with his customers, and provide a highly energetic and entertaining experience.

Morgan Sent on 06/03/2019

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AMAZING!! Couldn’t of wish for a better experience

Andrew and his band were beyond amazing at our wedding. Not only did they make the whole process of the ceremony and reception so much easier. They walked us threw all our options what was the best fit for what we wanted. Even offered his piano player to stay for the reception for no cost since he played for our ceremony’s. Andrew not only made the day/night of our wedding amazing but offered insight on the whole planning process. We still have wedding guest talk about how amazing they were and how great they sounded. You cannot find a better band and someone more amazing to work with. They even did a special entrance for our daughter and she still tells everyone about it. Andrew and his crew truly treat your wedding like there own and go above and beyond for you.

Kate Sent on 04/07/2019

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Fantastic!

We can't thank the Andrew Blake Band enough! We had an incredible wedding night and had so much fun dancing the night away. We had countless guests come up to us saying how awesome the band was. Everyone LOVED them!

Thank you, Andrew Blake, for making our wedding night so special!

Amy Sent on 09/23/2018

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We couldn't be happier with the Andrew Blake Band and how special they made our wedding reception. I got so many compliments on how it was the best reception ever and that is largely due to the Andrew Blake Band. They were so easy to work with prior to the wedding as well as the day of. Andrew did a fantastic job of keeping the entire night on schedule and was a great MC. The dinner music was perfect and lighting beautiful. The band couldn't have been more fun! It was super special when the horn section played in the crowd on the dance floor. Worth every penny. Don't hesitate... book the Andrew Blake Band!!!

Matt Sent on 08/27/2018

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You must hire Andrew Blake Band for your wedding! We had the absolute pleasure of having Andrew Blake Band play at our wedding this past Saturday. From the moment I emailed Andrew, I was very impressed with his professionalism and passion for music. We went to see one of ABB's shows, and we were sold within the first 5 minutes. Andrew personally was so easy to work with; he included planning forms that made it so simple to plan an awesome wedding! When the day finally arrived, Andrew and his band kept almost ALL 260 of our guests on the dance floor all night. From our entire group of friends, or parents friends, our families (including 90+ year olds); all were having a great time. Any time we walked by guests, they RAVED about Andrew Blake Band. ABB made our wedding the best wedding that many of our guests have ever been to! We are so so happy to have had the pleasure to work with Andrew Blake Band and we look forward to seeing some more of their shows in the future as a married couple. Thanks Andrew Blake Band!

Todd Sent on 08/27/2018

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The Andrew Blake Band played our wedding on June 16, 2018, this was the BEST decision that we made in planning our wedding. The Band came in and blew our guests away! EVERYONE that attended commented on the excellence of the band and the fun that was had. They had our entire reception on the dance floor for the entire night. We paid for the brass section and it didn't disappoint. What a talented group of musicians! This band was worth every penny and I will hire them again in the future for any other event that may come up (Corporate event, Private party). Andrew was incredibly helpful with use of his Audio/Visual equipment, and he also did an amazing job as our MC and host. Andrew even had the band learn our song and allowed me to come on stage and sing to my bride, INCREDIBLE! When I originally asked if it would be possible, he encouraged me and mentioned that if I had any other talented folks who would like to do a number with the band, he would be happy to accomodate. Definitely, a one of a kind experience. The YouTube videos don't do the Andrew Blake Band justice. I highly recommend this band. I know this review sounds like I'm related, alas, but no. I will give Andrew permission to use my name and number as a reference if you would like to discuss this further.

Gene Sent on 08/22/2018

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Andrew Blake band was the bomb! Lots of high energy, vocals were superb, and the horns were phenomenal. Andrew himself was a pleasure to deal with and very interested in making the entire event exactly what the bride and groom wanted. Cheers to Andrew Blake band.

Lindsey Sent on 07/03/2018

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Andrew Blake Band stole the show - in a fantastic way!! We were married on June 9th, 2018 and it will go down in the books as the best day ever, all thanks to this group of talented individuals. We hired the Andrew Blake Band (9 piece) after hearing phenomenal reviews online and through friends who had seen them in action. We were blown away with their talent and professionalism throughout our year of planning and on the day of our wedding. Each band member was so talented and full of energy the entire night. Our dance floor remained back from the beginning to end. Additionally, I was impressed with their seamless entry into their breaks, where our DJ music would play immediately after the band got off stage, so there was no gap in the energy as people just kept on dancing. Andrew was so also very organized in the MC role and got the entire wedding party pumped up to enter into the room to see all of our smiling guests. Their music variety is perfect and gets all ages on the dance floor. Thanks again for making our day so wonderful....we will see you in 10 years at our anniversary party! ;)

Lauren Sent on 06/27/2018

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Andrew Blake and his band were absolutely amazing! They helped to fill our dance floor all night and create seamless transitions between portions of our reception. I cannot imagine a more professional or talented band for our wedding!

Shawna Sent on 03/26/2018

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It has been a week since our February 24th wedding at The Pavilion in Rockton and I can not thank you enough for such an amazing night! As a bride, you worry that you will spend too much time worrying about details and not enjoying yourself at your own event and I can say, that is NOT the case here. I had a blast the entire evening and your band had much to do with that. The band sounded awesome and had such a great presence. Our guests still can not stop talking about how much they loved you guys. You truly made our reception a very special evening that will be remembered for years to come which is what every couple hopes for. I also want to thank you for your song choices. I was a little worried in my selection of songs, concerned that I was leaving people out. I was so happy to see many of my aunts and uncles out dancing to songs I would not have thought of, but it just goes to show that if you trust professionals to do their craft it will all work out. The horns rocked and added a great touch as did your female vocalist! I new you would be great and thank you for being such a professional MC. I appreciate the way you helped us get from start to finish seamlessly. The crowd also loved having Vaughn sit in on drums so I thank you for that as well as it added a special touch to the evening.
I imagine being in the "Wedding business" can be difficult but you truly made it such a special evening for us and again, Jake and I can not thank you enough.

Shawna and Jake Truty

Ariel Sent on 03/20/2018

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The Andrew Blake Band is amazing, and we are so thankful for the amazing work they did at our wedding. They helped create a magical night for us and all our guests. Andrew was a huge support the day of our wedding ensuring that we would successfully be able to pull off our surprise wedding, we couldn't have done this without him! We received so many compliments on the band throughout the night and the days following our wedding. Almost every single guest told us how amazing you guys were. They had our guests dancing all night! They played all our requested songs and just pulled off our whole affair so well. I highly recommend this band for any event! They really know how to get a party going!

Shawna Sent on 03/19/2018

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Hi Andrew,
It has been a couple of weeks since our February 24th wedding and I can not thank you and your band enough for such an amazing night! As a bride, you worry that you will spend too much time worrying about details and not enough time enjoying your own party. As a music fan, you worry about cheesy wedding songs and obnoxious DJ’s. Well, neither of these two were the case!!! I had a blast the entire evening and you and your band had everything to do with that. The band sounded amazing and had an overall professional and fun presence. Our guests still can’t stop talking about how much they loved you guys. You truly made our reception a very special evening that will be remembered for years to come which is what every couple hopes for when they decide to have that extra something that a live band brings to a wedding. I also want to thank you for your song choices. I was a little worried in my own selection of songs, concerned that I was leaving people out. I was so happy to see many of my aunts and uncles out dancing to songs I would not have thought of, but it just goes to show that if you trust professionals to do their craft it will all work out. The horns rocked and added a great touch as did your female vocalist! I appreciate the way you helped us get from start to finish seamlessly. The crowd also loved having our young friend sit in on the drums so I thank you for that as well as it added a special touch to the evening.
I imagine being in the "Wedding business" can be difficult but you truly made it such a special evening for us.
Thank you again,

Shawna and Jake

Jeff Sent on 10/15/2016

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We recently had the Andrew Blake Band perform at our wedding, with a total of 10 band members and they were worth every penny. We chose songs from their lengthy repertoire list, and they put together a set list that appealed to both young and old guests, keeping the dance floor full the entire night. So many of our guests complimented us on the band and they completely exceeded our expectations. Andrew and his band were professional, easy to work with and added that special touch to our wedding day that a DJ could not have achieved. Andrew added distinct personal touches during our introductions, making announcements, during our first dance, and keeping the night flowing well. I would recommend the Andrew Blake Band to anyone who is looking to have an incredible party with great music, a full dance floor and happy guests.

John Sent on 08/25/2016

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Trying to find the right band is a hard thing to do, but Andrew and the band blew it right out of the box. He was so easy to work with and they will do their best to accommodate your song requests. Totally professional, great quality sound and lighting equipment, the band and singers were very well rehearsed and they looked great. They will make any party a success. Live music is definitely the way to go. Give Andrew a call.

Lily Sent on 08/06/2016

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The Andrew Blake Band is absolutely incredible!! We hired the Andrew Blake Band to play our June 18, 2016 wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning. The band played an incredible range of music and kept our guests on the dance floor all night long! Every time we have talked to our friends and family about the wedding we have received feedback about how great the band was and how much fun they made our wedding celebration. In addition to the 9-piece band that played our reception, we hired the group's pianist to play our cocktail hour, which was great as well.

Not only was the music better than we could have imagined, Andrew was great to work with throughout the whole wedding planning process. He was always willing to answer any questions we had, and the online planning forms made it very easy to work on our song choices in the hectic time leading up to the wedding. When we realized a few weeks before the wedding that we needed some type of sound system/microphone for our outdoor ceremony, Andrew worked seamlessly with our venue and wedding planner to make this happen for us.

My husband and I cannot say enough good things about the Andrew Blake Band and recommend them to any couple looking to book the best wedding band around!!

Jason Sent on 07/19/2016

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When it came to wedding planning the first thing my wife and I wanted was an amazing band that would knock all of our guests socks off and boy did we find that with The Andrew Blake Band. We did a lot of research, listened to a lot of bands, and these guys were by far and away the best. After we heard them play one song in person we knew we had to book them and we are so happy that we did. They made a truly great day and night even better. Across the board this group is insanely talented. From the time they started playing until the end of the night they kept the dance floor packed and the good times going. I remember taking pictures with family during one of their sets and people were yelling at us asking “Where did you find this amazing band?!” Every time we talk to someone that was at our wedding the first thing they mention is how much fun they had and how amazing the band was. Even older guests mention that they had planned on going home early but decided to stay and listen to the band instead. They are top of the line professionals that make sure everyone is having a good time. They cover all genres of music and will leave everyone shocked by how incredible they are. Andrew was great to work with throughout the entire planning process. He had us create our own playlists and always responded right away to any questions or concerns we had. He was even able to help create amazing ceremony music by incorporating a violin, guitar, and piano. We cannot recommend Andrew and The Andrew Blake Band enough! I’ve already told Andrew that he has not seen the last of me, as I will be certain all family and friends book them in the future!

Michelle Sent on 06/06/2016

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Hiring this band for your wedding is a no brainer! They were my favorite part of the whole reception! Our guests had nothing but amazing things to say about their performance. We would hire them again in a heartbeat.

Charles Sent on 04/27/2016

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Andrew Blake and his band were great at my daughters wedding. The dance floor was packed from 1st dance to last. Andrew was easy to work with and great ideas we didn't think of. We hired his 12 pc band couldn't be happier. His crew were professional and provided a sound that that was perfect for the venue. He has the latest in sound gear equipment. The compliments keep coming in....

Jen Sent on 04/27/2016

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Andrew Blake Band was wonderful! He made the process very easy for us. He was very accommodating with any special requests we made. Our guests kept raving about how great the band was at our wedding! We were very happy with them and they sounded amazing!

Liz Sent on 10/18/2015

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This was the second time I had booked them for a corporate event and The Andrew Blake Band and Tailor Made Talent Group are phenomenal! The musical talent is amazing, and every detail is perfect. The sound, the lighting, and set up is great. Every aspect of the evening was handled professionally. They keep the party going! The Andrew Blake Band is truly professional and the night was a total success two years in a row.

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We had Andrew Blake Band preform at our wedding on 9/26/15 at the Sofitel Chicago. I have to say that it was the most amazing bands I have ever heard. Guests raved about the music. Andrew allowed us to play whatever song list we wanted, plus he did all the announcing. Andrew was very professional and communicated with everyone from photographer to my dad about the plan for the announcing. I was worried about the sound being loud, but they had a guy walking around the room for every song adjusting the bass, vocals everything from an iPad. Our dance floor was packed the whole night. Whoever the lead woman singer was she was AMAZING, hit notes of Whitney Houston and Gloria Gaynor, enough said. I never leave recommendations but this was the best purchase for the whole wedding.

Kimberly Sent on 09/10/2015

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The Andrew Blake Band was an amazing addition to our wedding! Andrew was very helpful every step of the way with planning. The band even learned several Jewish songs, which was important to us to have during the dancing at the beginning of the reception. The band worked closely with our photographer, and the whole evening ran smoothly. We got so many compliments on the band from our guests for months following the wedding. I would highly recommend this band!

Brett Sent on 09/08/2015

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The Andrew Blake Band was amazing. They kept the dance floor packed all night long. If you like the band Chicago get the horns and they will knock your socks off. I can't say enough about them. They brought the party to another level. Andrew Blake is the ultimate professional and makes everything extremely easy. They have an online planning tool to help plan the music which makes planning simple, or you can just leave it in the hands of the professionals and they will put together an amazing set. The 5.0 star review after review is no joke. Book them now before it's too late.

User2302006 Sent on 09/05/2015

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The Tailor Made Talent group did an amazing job with the entertainment for my cousin's wedding. Andrew and Lisa had the guests dancing all night and played a great variety of songs...something for everyone. They made the room look absolutely beautiful with the lighting they brought in and Andrew is a true professional when it comes to keeping the event flowing. I would recommend Tailor Made to anyone looking for wedding entertainment, or entertainment for any sort of occasion!

Michael Sent on 09/04/2015

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Andrew and his team did an awesome job at our wedding I would definitely recommend his services for anyone's wedding! Everything from meeting with him to setting up the event all together everything was great, awesome job I can't say thank you enough for participating with us on our special day.

Amanda Sent on 09/03/2015

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Wow, what an Incredible band!! We had the BEST experience with the Andrew Blake Band! Guests at our wedding said that this was the most amazing band that they had ever experienced at a wedding! They are true professionals, phenomenal musicians, and made our wedding such a memorable experience for all!

Matthew Sent on 02/17/2015

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Hello
Allow me to first say congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I can appreciate your concern and hope this helps in answering your question. Andrew Blake is the best in the business on so many levels. His band brings an incredible “WOW” factor to the night. The musicians are all professionals not only live but in the studio as well. The band is absolutely spectacular and Andrew makes the show. He is very entertaining and gets the crowd engaged early. My wife and I tried to work on the set list for Andrew before the wedding but at the last minute we just allowed Andrew to create the set list he saw best fit. It just was smooth and flawless… Andrew learned 2 songs for us but we did our first dance with the DJ only because we really wanted a particular live version from the actual artist. We had 450 people at our wedding and I’m still getting calls about Andrew. I’ve seen a lot of bands. Andrew’s the real deal!

Hope this helps and good luck in making your band selection.

Matthew Pablecas

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Hello

Allow me to first say congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I can appreciate your concern and hope this helps in answering your question. Andrew Blake is the best in the business on so many levels. His band brings an incredible “WOW” factor to the night. The musicians are all professionals not only live but in the studio as well. The band is absolutely spectacular and Andrew makes the show. He is very entertaining and gets the crowd engaged early. My wife and I tried to work on the set list for Andrew before the wedding but at the last minute we just allowed Andrew to create the set list he saw best fit. It just was smooth and flawless… Andrew learned 2 songs for us but we did our first dance with the DJ only because we really wanted a particular live version from the actual artist. We had 450 people at our wedding and I’m still getting calls about Andrew. I’ve seen a lot of bands. Andrew’s the real deal!

Hope this helps and good luck in making your band selection.

Matthew Pablecas

Joe Sent on 02/06/2015

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andrew did a wonderful perfomance at my sons wedding. many of my friends and family members ask me where we found him, and even asked for his business card.

Susan Sent on 02/04/2015

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We were absolutely delighted with the music for our wedding. Andrew is a true professional and so very talented! All of our guests had commented about the great music.

We feel so very lucky that Andrew was able to perform at our event and I would highly recommend him to family and friends! Excellent!

Debbie Sent on 11/08/2014

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The decision to have the Andrew Blake Band at our son's wedding was no doubt the perfect choice. From the beginning stages, Andrew kept reassuring us that he would take care of the details and he would make sure that it would be a wonderful night. He certainly kept his promise. His professionalism showed through with his attention to details and his quality of entertainment. We had the twelve piece band and they were amazing. The band, lighting, sound and level of energy was beyond our expectations. The dance floor was constantly filled with people of all ages really enjoying themselves. Our friends are still contacting us to tell us how much fun they had and how impressed they were with the band. The music is such an important part of the wedding and it could have not been any better. We were so happy to have Andrew and his band be a part of our celebration!

Lauren Sent on 10/30/2014

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We worked with Andrew on one of our Corporate event at Medinah Country Club. The moment we met with with Andrew and his team we knew our event was going to be flawless. They did not disappoint!! They were AWESOME!! They provided wonderful music services throughout the day, playing a great variety and different genres of music that everyone enjoyed. They did a wonderful job entertaining the audience and keeping the dance floor packed. Four months later people are still talking about how wonderful the band was and we are constantly referring them to our friends, family and Medinah members. Best club event of the the year hands down due to the great planning, performance, and professionalism of working with Andrew.

Angela Sent on 10/25/2014

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The Andrew Blake band is fantastic. We were lucky enough to enjoy him as lead singer in a few other fun bands and were even luckier to enjoy him singing at my brother's wedding. My brother said he was easy to work with and very accommodating. The band is fun and engaging and were able to fit in a few extras for those who started chanting (Sister Christain)! The band songs were great as well as the DJ'd songs; they kept the audience happy and having fun! Having personally met Andrew Blake from previous shows I was so excited that the ABB was the wedding band! I totally recommend them for parties and weddings! You won't be disappointed by them!!! Cheers!

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The Andrew Blake Band helped make my best friends wedding a night to remember. They were very professional with their coordinating outfits and performances. Andrew Blake was a great MC for the night and helped everything run smoothly. Oh, and I almost forgot!! They sound AMAZING!!! Every person in the band is a skilled musician, singer, and entertainer. I promise you will not be disappointed!

Katherine Sent on 10/22/2014

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My husband has been a fan of Andrew's for years and has seen him perform countless times with his other bands. One of his only wishes for the wedding was for Andrew's band to perform at the reception.
Andrew acted as our announcer/host in addition to the band providing the entertainment for the evening. Pre-wedding, Andrew was available to help guide our musical decision. He sent a link so that we could select the songs we wanted to be performed. We could also specify the songs we did NOT want performed. The band was awesome. Everyone in the band was soo talented - the singers were awesome and the instrumental musicians ROCKED! Our guests had soo much fun; they danced and sang the night away! We still get compliments today from our friends about the band. If you are lucky enough to be able to hire them, we highly recommend the Andrew Blake Band to all who want a professional, fun, and rocking wedding reception!

Ryan Sent on 10/22/2014

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Friends and I have been going to see Andrew and his spazmatics band for 7 years now. They are amazing. And while this is not the Andrew Blake band, they rock just as good! Andrew Blake is one of the most talented musicians I've ever seen and his band is second to none. So much talent and experience. We will definitely be booking Andrew at our wedding, hands down!

Michael Sent on 10/21/2014

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I was granted one decision for the wedding and that was the entertainment. The only thing that came to mind was the Andrew Blake Band. After seeing Andrew perform over 100 times, I knew he was the right pick for the job.
First, Andrew was extremely professional through the whole experience. He walked us through the entire reception from start to finish. He was also the mc/dj/party starter. Because everything was taken care of by Andrew personally, the entertainment became the easiest part of the wedding planning
Now the fun part. The band, amazing! The talent behind the entire band is beyond words. Between the vocals, the instruments and the song selection just made the night. Andrew kept the entire night rocking making everyone not want to leave. Andrew split up the music to accommodate every ones taste without compromising the party. A perfect mix.
Two years later everyone is still talking about how awesome the band was. All in all the best part of the day, well besides getting married of course. There should be no hesitation on hiring Andrew Blake band. This is that extra wow factor that will make your night that much better. Don't forget to request sister Christian! Thanks again Andrew for a night never to forget.

Laura Sent on 09/08/2016

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The Andrew Blake Band was great! They kept our guests on the dance floor all night and were great to work with throughout the planning process. We had a lot of people commenting how great the band was throughout the entire night, and still to this day. Andrew was also incredibly flexible during the actual reception. I wasn't keeping track of time at all and just flagged him down when we were ready for a speech or to start our dances. And he was right there with the microphone and ready to keep things moving how I wanted.

Only two negatives I will mention: they are very stuck on their set list. I asked originally if they'd be willing to learn a few songs for our special dances and was told "we have DJ capabilities so we can play anything you want." That's not really the answer I wanted and they didn't seem to be willing to learn the songs. Wasn't a huge deal but something to think about. We'd also picked some popular songs (Sugar, Shut Up and Dance, etc.) from their set list thinking they'd be played by the band. But they were played during the break when they had DJ music. Not a huge issue because it still kept people on the dance floor during the break. But I wasn't expecting that when I picked those songs off their set list.

I read another review mentioning that they play a lot of 80s music and I agree with that. The second half of their set was mostly 80s, which I personally didn't care for and wasn't prepared for. So if you don't like 80s, make sure you say something.

Cassidy Sent on 08/22/2016

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I will start by saying that Andrew and his musicians are extremely talented. They sound amazing, and the lead vocalist woman we had for the night was also talented. But how they sounded wasn't the issue, it's that they played nothing we asked for, after confirming with them that they would.

When we first spoke with Andrew before booking I asked for a list of songs he could play & he reassured me that he played such variety it didn't feel right to restrict it all to a setlist, as anything we wanted he could handle. So we booked him. Two months before our wedding he sent a form for us to fill out: 30 songs that were must play, 15 songs that were play if have time, 10 songs that were do not play. And it was a really large library, I was totally encouraged. Then we chatted with him via phone a few weeks later, right before our wedding, I specifically asked, "did you take a look at our list, we want to make sure you can play what we're thinking live, or let's talk through it to find what works." He said, and I quote, "this is a setlist I would pick myself." Okay, great, we're on the same page.

Come wedding night & he opens with a slow song that wasn't on any list..okay I think give it time. He then proceeds to play a 15 minute Madonna compilation— I didn't have one Madonna song on the play list. And that's how the rest of the evening went. I mean, on my list were songs like "Shout" and "ain't no mountain high enough," wedding classics that I'm assuming most wedding bands can play. I went up twice, as the bride, and said please play more pop or motown, instead of ONLY 80s rock and 70's music. So his response was to play "Celebrate" by Kool & The Gang.

The only time he "played" what I asked was on the band's two breaks, and he plugged a computer in. This group is talented but I feel really deceived by the entire process. Music was hugely important to me, and believe me we still had a blast, but I'd only recommend if you want 80's music.

ANDREW BLAKE BAND's reply:

We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations,and are proud to say that 100% of our feedback has been in the form of glowing 5 star reviews.This negative rating is the 1st. in my long history and is heartbreaking to us in and of itself,but even more distressing when considering the lengths we went through to accommodate all of this client’s highly specialized requests.

Most perplexing is the first comments are so complimentary;“The band is very talented, sounded amazing,and we had a blast.” It’s hard then to understand the low rating.I feel a responsibility to respond for future clients who may read this and be misdirected from the award winning experience we offer.

This reviewer says the only reason for the 1 star is we didn’t play “anything” she requested. In truth,100% of the 45 songs she submitted, although turned in late,were still performed by the band, or the DJ during the band’s break.The band performed her requested Jewish songs for the Hora and even Lebanese music for her uncle to perform on the drums with us.In regards to the 80’s comment;“Footloose” and ”I Wanna Dance With Somebody" were her requests.Motown requests; "My Girl,” “Respect","Signed, Sealed,Delivered,” the disco song,"I Will Survive,” the current hit,"Uptown Funk,"were all from HER submissions and performed first. The Madonna medley came later in the night when she asked for “more pop.” It was in fact only 6 minutes.Were we at the same wedding?

We carefully blend the client’s chosen favorites with our proven successful core show material. Prompt communication and personalized service is evident by 52 emails in her file.She requested and missed 3 out of 4 additional conference calls at her chosen times.I’ll stand by the fact that we demonstrated the band’s versatility and ability to play a wide variety of genres and requests.It’s disheartening to receive this low rating based on untrue statements and half truths,especially since the event was phenomenally successful as she describes.

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