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Sally K. Sent on 11/15/2023You need this band for your wedding
Chicago Catz made our wedding an UNFORGETTABLE celebration!! Their performance was nothing short of exceptional; their energy and stamina were incredible, keeping the dance floor alive all night long. They were not only talented but also extremely accommodating, seamlessly incorporating our song requests into their setlist.
Richie, in particular, was instrumental in ensuring everything ran smoothly. His expertise and attention to detail added a special touch to the entire experience. The band's enthusiasm and dedication truly shone through, making every penny spent well worth it.
Even now, long after the wedding, our guests are still raving about the Chicago Catz. The live band elevated the atmosphere and made our day incredibly special. We couldn't have asked for a better musical ensemble to celebrate with us. THANK YOU Chicago Catz for doing the damn thing and making our wedding an absolute blast! -
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Alex B. Sent on 10/25/2024Just Hire Them!
We hired the Chicago Catz after hearing them at my friend's wedding and they did not disappoint! My wedding guests raved about the band and how amazing they were! They learned new songs for my ceremony and we really couldn't have asked for anything better. They are very responsive, have amazing prices, and can completely change your event for the better. Could not recommend enough! -
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Kiley C. Sent on 01/07/2025We loved the Catz!
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding band than The Chicago Catz! We chose the 11-piece band for our big day, and they absolutely blew us away. Of all our vendors, the band received the most compliments from our guests—everyone was raving about how amazing they were. Not only are they incredibly talented musicians, but they also went above and beyond with every detail we requested. A great example of their thoughtfulness was when Richie, the band leader, took the time on our final call to ask about the pronunciation of my maid of honor’s last name, ensuring the announcement during her speech was perfect. It’s small, thoughtful touches like that which really made them stand out. The Chicago Catz truly helped make our day unforgettable, and we couldn’t recommend them more! -
Patricia W. Sent on 12/04/2024
Get ready for the best night of your life!!!!!!!
The Chicago Catz made our wedding the absolute BEST NIGHT of our lives. They are unbelievably talented, kind, energetic, great to work with, and created an evening SO fun and memorable that we’ve been hearing about how great it was for weeks. I knew I wanted to have a really lively dance floor and the Catz DELIVERED. Every generation was out there, banger after banger. I am so grateful for all their time and help with planning the ceremony music, cocktail hour, and of course the reception. My husband and I are beyond thrilled with our experience with the Catz and would recommend them to everyone. If you are considering a band for your wedding book the Catz. Just do it. Get ready for the best night of your life!!! -
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Erika Sent on 11/17/2024Best band ever
The Chicago Catz are hands-down the BEST BAND EVER. They brought so much talent, energy and FUN to our wedding. Our dance floor was packed the entire night, and our guests are still raving about the Catz performance months later! Working with Richie and the team was great as well - they are so kind, accommodating, knowledgeable and responsive, making the wedding planning process so much easier. They are true professionals and outstanding performers who deserve all the praise in the world! They made our special day a BLAST for us and our guests - we love the Catz! -
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Michael R. Sent on 10/22/2024Catz Experience
Chicago Catz are simply the best! They are easy to work with, professional in every aspect and are the life of whatever event you have planned. When they play they command the room and no one is left sitting in their chair. They make the dance floor rock!! -
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Will A. Sent on 11/13/2023Chicago catz
The Chicago Catz are AMAZING. They provided everything and more for us for our wedding. They are extremely professional and go above and beyond to make your event perfect. They were so thoughtful and really made sure they understood what me and my husband were looking for. Not to mention, the music was incredible. We cannot recommend the Chicago Catz enough. I wish they could come to every party! -
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Lara M. Sent on 11/27/2022"best wedding band EVER"
We saw the Catz wayyyy before we ever got engaged and instantly fell in love with their energy and charm! All our guests told us that the Catz were the BEST wedding band they had ever seen - we had most people on the dance floor until their very last song. Richie was absolutely so easy to work with and always responded quickly to any email I sent. They have an awesome set list and the vibes were incredible. So glad we hired them for our wedding - they were our second most expensive vendor but it was 1000% worth it! -
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Molly S. Sent on 01/08/2023Our Guests are STILL talking about the Chicago Catz!
If you are reading this, you have found the perfect wedding band- book the Chicago Catz immediately. My husband and I booked the Chicago Catz for our wedding on 10/15/22 at the Sculpture Garden at the Bridgeport Art Center and we are SO happy we did. The Chicago Catz made our reception a PARTY. We’ve had so many guests still telling us how incredible the band was and what a blast our dance floor was. They played the most perfect range of music- from our modern requests like Beyonce’s most recent single “Break My Soul” and Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own” to dance floor classics. They are incredibly talented and the sign-off they did to close the night made it feel like we were at a concert. We had about 12 pieces and I would highly recommend going for it. This group was dynamic, energetic and truly so incredible to watch perform. Richie was SO easy to work with the entire time leading up to our wedding and incredibly responsive and helpful as we made decisions. We ALSO used a guitar trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour through the Chicago Catz. Gabriel and his bandmates were incredible. Perfectly performing our requested ceremony music and creating the most ambiance setting for our cocktail hour. We’ve had multiple guests also mention how this trio just set the tone for the whole evening with magic. I can’t recommend the Chicago Catz enough, book them for your wedding ASAP! -
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Danielle K. Sent on 02/08/2021Have worked with the Catz MANY times, highly recommend!
If you need a band, look no further!! I am an event planner in Chicago and I've worked with Chicago Catz many times. I chose to hire them for my own wedding because I feel they're very trustworthy, they're very good people (sounds weird but this is not always common with bands.....), they're flexible, and last but not least, they throw a killer dance party *every time*.
I had to postpone my own wedding (due to Covid-19 venue restrictions) and Richie was very fast at communicating our options and explained that they have NO postponement fees. You can ask any band, they ALL imply fees, so that in of itself makes myself and my clients feel like they're being taken care of and are not going to end up with some insane bill post wedding. I appreciated Richie's eagerness to look into other dates to make sure we could secure a future date that works for all the vendor team.
Every time I've worked with Chicago Catz, the musicians have a lot of energy, they dance and sing and interact with guests [from afar] and they have really fun transitions between songs. The only time we see a break on the dance floor is when the band takes their break, but that's not a bad thing so everyone can refresh, grab a drink, catch their breathe and head back shortly after.
I look forward to continuing working with Richie not only for my wedding, but for all of our weddings that are coming up this year! Thanks Richie & Chicago Catz for being so wonderful!!!
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Adam N. Sent on 08/25/2022
Chicago Catz for the win
The Chicago Catz crushed it. We could not recommend this band more. Most importantly, they were a awesome on our wedding night. Keeping the energy up and music going. The dance floor did not stop all night. Furthermore, Richie was awesome to deal with and went out of his way to make things as easy as possible for us. Between figuring out the microphones for the ceremony and scheduling the brand break, he could not have been more flexible and helpful throughout this process. Would recommend to any couple who is looking to have an awesome band who keeps the party rocking. Thanks! -
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Kaley M. Sent on 01/22/2022Chicago Catz bring the party!
Stop what you're doing and book the Chicago Catz already! My family used Chicago Catz for my sister's wedding in September 2019. We loved them SO much we used them for my wedding on NYE 2021. Both weddings the Catz outdid themselves and brought the party to the dancefloors! Both weddings we had wedding guests ALWAYS on the dancefloor and we still get compliments today on how fun our wedding band was. Richie, the main contact for the band, is amazing. He is extremely responsive, fair with pricing, and provides excellent support during the wedding process. He was so easy going and fun to work with! We cannot recommend the Chicago Catz enough! Thank you, Richie & Chicago Catz! -
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Kerry C. Sent on 09/23/2021Hands down the best!
The Catz absolutely made our wedding!! They had the dance floor rocking all night, our guests didn’t want to leave. The range of songs that the Catz can play is astonishing and appeals to all audiences … they even learned a couple of new songs just for us and crushed it!
Richie and team are a pleasure to work with: they are professional, flexible, and know how to put on an incredible show.
I can’t imagine our wedding without the Catz and am thrilled to have found them. If you want to have the time of your life, look no further. -
Sloane O. Sent on 10/11/2021
Amazing!
wow. That's all i can say. The Catz are an incredible band and will not leave you disappointed. We had many guests come up to us both during and after our wedding raving about the band.
Everyone was dancing as soon as the Catz took the stage - they were so interactive and just plain talented.
We'd book them again in a heartbeat. -
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