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Funktastic Productions

Funktastic Productions

Skokie, IL
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    Andrew P. Sent on 08/28/2024
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    Look no further, this is the best band for your Wedding!

    Funktastic were amazing! It’s been a month since our wedding and people are still complimenting them. They are top notch musicians of course, but what my bride and I were really impressed by was their impeccable professionalism throughout the entire process. Simply said, they are remarkably easy to work with. From the moment you begin working with them, it’s clear they want to make your day special. They provide you with an exhaustive song list for you to choose from, and on top of that they actively encourage you to pick songs for them to learn for you. So back to their musicianship, all I can say is “wow”! While we had a relatively small wedding, Funktastic made it feel like it was a full on dance party! So no matter what size your wedding is, Funktastic will supersede all of your expectations. Bonus tip: we got their jazz trio offering for our cocktail hour and they were amazing for that as well. Well worth it if you’re considering live music for that part of your wedding.
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    Michael D. Sent on 07/23/2024
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    Book them!

    Book them. That's it, that's the review. They are incredible, from the preparation, the pre-wedding support, the AMAZING music, and the versatility, Funktastic is incredible every step of the way! Our dance floor was packed the whole night. Well worth the price, an absolute highlight of our celebration!

    (For reference we booked: 6 piece band + 3rd Vocalist + 1 Tenor Sax, Jazz Trio, & Photo Booth w/memory book)
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    Colleen S. Sent on 06/20/2024
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    Book them now!

    All I can say is WOW! All of our guests agreed that Funktastic was one of their favorite parts of our wedding. From the very start, Mike wanted to make our special day extra special. The dance floor on the night of the wedding was PACKED! The rap song mashup that funktastic was nothing I’ve ever heard of at a wedding and our guests LOVED it. If you want a band that is not just going to play ordinary wedding band music, then I highly recommend going with Funktastc- they are worth every penny and more. Thank you for making our wedding SO amazing!

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    Hey Colleen!! Thank you so much for your 5 star review of our wedding band! Loved to hear we were one of your favorite parts of the wedding and the dance floor was packed at your wedding at Chevy Chase. We love a good mashup, so thanks so much for being so fun to plan the music with! Congrats to you and Stephen!!!!
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    Kristy P. Sent on 06/17/2024
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    Awesome Sax Player

    We had the last minute idea of hiring a sax player to play alongside our DJ. The DJ we had already booked didn't offer this, but suggested we reach out to Funktastic. Definitely one of the best decisions we made. They were quick to respond, easy to work with, and had no problem working with our DJ to make this happen. Most importantly, their sax player absolutely killed it at our wedding!!! He was able to play along with every song the DJ played, it was seriously impressive. We got so many compliments on such a unique and fun experience. So glad we did it, I highly recommend them!

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    Hey Kristy! Thanks so much for your 5 star review! We LOVEE a good DJ Hybrid, and so glad you received so many compliments from guests from our Sax player performing with the DJ! I'm also so glad to hear you found us quick to respond and easy to work with. A big congrats to you and Nick!!!
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    Maggie S. Sent on 07/17/2024
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    10/10 Experience All Around!

    From start to finish our experience with Funktastic was incredible. Our wedding was almost 2 months ago and people are still commenting on the band and how great they sounded. Huge thanks to Amber for leading the party and keeping people on the dance floor all night. We will recommend Funktastic to everyone!
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    Hannah S. Sent on 02/17/2024
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    The party did not stop

    Look no further and book Funktastic NOW! We absolutely loved working with Mike, Amber, and the whole team. The planning process was so collaborative, we loved having a part in building the setlist with the band to ensure they played our favorite songs-- which they did!!!!

    Not only did we have the AMAZING 10 piece band, we also had the Jazz Trio for cocktail hour, Photo Booth, and dance floor lights. On top of all of that, Amber was the best MC and kept the night moving swiftly while keeping the energy high. Our friends and family cannot stop talking about how amazing the band was and how fun the dance floor was, the party truly did not stop.

    Live Music was the number 1 priority for us while wedding planning and Funktastic exceeded all of our hopes & dreams!!!!
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    Jeff Z. Sent on 10/22/2023
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    The best in the biz

    Mike and Funktastic made our wedding. They’re the best in the business - had at least 20+ people compliment the band and ask who they were. Had the crowd going the whole time and made the party. Couldn’t recommend more!
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    Seriously - Just Book Funktastic.

    You're likely reading this review because you've considered booking Funktastic for your wedding. We'll save you some time: just do it.

    Funktastic absolutely knocked it out of the park at our wedding. They delivered a truly - truly - seamless experience throughout the entire evening.

    They provided the A/V for the pre-ceremony, ceremony, cocktail hour, speeches, and dinner; they guided us in selecting music and creating playlists for every segment of the evening; they blessed the dance floor with their musicality (throughout the night, multiple guests told us that they felt like they were at an actual concert); their repertoire is unparalleled; and their DJ hosted an incredible afterparty, one that was memorable to all of our guests: even the ones whose memories were otherwise suspect by that point.

    Funktastic was professional, accommodating, easy to work with, and genuinely phenomenal in all respects. They met and exceeded our expectations in every way possible.

    Seriously - just book them.
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    Taylor G. Sent on 01/29/2024
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    This Band Rocks!

    I've waited a little while to write this review so that I can come down from the wedding day vibe, and also experience a few other wedding bands since the big day. I can now officially say that Funktastic is the best band I've ever seen at a wedding. They have an extensive collection of songs, and they're very generous with their offer for special requests. I did not leave the dance floor to stop dancing once while they were playing, and we didn't need to encourage our guests to come join us - Funktasic's playing ability and energy were magnetic throughout the entire night. Alysha is an INCREDIBLE frontwoman, and the rest of the band did an outstanding job of jamming out the music to add a little variety and keep the people dancing longer! 10/10 would absolutely hire again
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    Cashie Y. Sent on 01/03/2023
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    Bringin’ the Funk AND Professionalism

    Disclaimer: this review is being written before our wedding day. It may seem like I’m putting the cart before the horse by writing this, but our experience with Funktastic Productions thus far has been so positive that I think it’s worth sharing with any couples who are in the preliminary planning phase.

    Booking a band was the most important part of wedding planning for my fiancé, which would make one think it would be the most stressful/daunting, but from our first call with Mike to the moment the contract was signed it has been the farthest thing from that.

    From the moment we got engaged and started mapping out our vision for our wedding, my fiancé and I agreed that the most important facet of the event was the band. We are live-music fanatics with our taste spanning from The Grateful Dead to a Taylor Swift, so it was important to us to find a band with a range to match. The band’s massive catalog and clips of their repertoire on their website made it a no brainer.

    Pair that with Mike’s receptiveness, responsiveness, and insight and we truly feel like we hit the jackpot.

    Lastly, of all the bands we met with, Funktastic has the most sophisticated and empowering platform (Releventful) that grants the couple ease of access to communication and collaboration. While some bands gave a vibe of “leave the creative control all to us, we’re the pros” (which we respect) the genuine interest in us as a couple and the invitation to work together to have our vision come to fruition has us confident that we made the right choice.

    Stay tuned for a follow up after the wedding, but for now, if you’re a couple who in the midst of planning, I strongly encourage you to check out Funktastic productions.
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    Nicole R. Sent on 09/22/2023
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    Hire them!

    Funktastic was INCREDIBLE. My husband and I cannot recommend them more.
    During the planning process, they were extremely communicative and flexible. There were a lot of moving parts at our wedding, as our ceremony, dinner, and reception were all in different locations at the venue. Mike and Amber problem solved and came up with solutions that allowed full sound set up in all areas.
    Mike and Amber collaborated with our musician friends and provided sound set up and instrumental support during our ceremony and first dance. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECES and we will never forget these moments.
    They have a huge repertoire but also took song requests that they've never performed before and absolutely rocked them!! We were really specific with out vision for the day, and they understood it and helped us bring it to fruition.
    They were super interactive with our guests and everyone is still raving about them a month after our wedding!
    If you are looking for an epic band for your wedding or party, look no more. Funktastic is the band for you.
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    Jeffrey D. Sent on 10/17/2023
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    The best wedding band EVER

    Absolutely Perfect!!! Funktastic was incredible to work with from the very beginning. Mike and Amber took a genuine interest in what sort of music and vibe we wanted for the wedding. The band has a big and varied catalogue of songs to choose from and are more than willing to learn songs outside of that. They played all our first songs and many of the requests we had for the setlist. These guys are true musicians dedicated to what they do, nothing was sloppy or low effort.  We had a small electrical issue with the venue during the wedding, but the band rolled with the punches and found a solution while keeping the crowd hyped up. Everyone said the band was the best part. I truly cannot imagine our wedding with a different band. Amber was also the MC all night and brought the energy and good vibes. I play guitar and when we booked them a year before the wedding, Funktastic offered to have me play on stage with them. At the time I chickened out but decided to do it a week before and it went perfectly despite the limited time. They were so accommodating and helped me achieve another dream of playing live music! Totally epic, I would recommend this band to anyone for any event. Ill be racking my brain for an excuse to book them again!
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    Stephanie D. Sent on 08/20/2023
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    Five Stars!

    Funktastic MADE our wedding! We knew we wanted to work with them after seeing them perform previously, and we actually planned our event around their availability. I HIGHLY recommend Funktastic in any form. We went all out with a 13 piece band, and it was worth every penny. Working with Michael and the band was SO easy, and they were incredibly kind, patient, flexible, and professional while we took our time deciding our setlist. Even though about a month has passed, people are STILL coming up to us and complimenting the band! They did an amazing job reading the room and knowing how to keep the dance floor packed the entire night. They were able to play a wide variety of music ranging from Bruce Springsteen to the Hora to Florence and the Machine. I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to be a part of our special day. Thank you!
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    Elaine J. Sent on 06/27/2023
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    1000/10 couldn’t recommend them more!!

    Amber and the Funktastics blew our MINDS!!! Not only were they insanely talented, personable and engaging on the dance floor, they were also so timely and communicative and kind throughout the process. We loved how interactive they were, getting the crowd going and coming onto the dance floor with us! We had an unbelievable night, we didn't leave the dance floor for a single second. I truly couldn’t recommend The Funktastics enough!! We had SO many guests (many of whom are performers themselves) pull us aside and ask who they were saying that they were the best wedding band they’ve ever heard. THANK YOU Funktastics!!!
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    Lauren L. Sent on 12/06/2023
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    The best wedding band!!!

    Funktastic was absolutely fantastic!!!!!! They were the best decision we made for our wedding day and I cannot emphasize that enough. Their 10 piece band absolutely rocks - they had the dance floor filled the entire night. Amber was fabulous to work with and worked with us leading up to the wedding day to make sure the MCing and the playlist was perfect! Thank you, Amber!! We also hired Funktastic's string players for our ceremony and used their photobooth, which both added so much to our day. I HIGHLY recommend Funktastic for all of their services - they are great people, very professional, and so talented at what they do!
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    Kerry C. Sent on 12/05/2023
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    Need this band at your wedding!

    10/10!!! We got married in May at Morgan's on Fulton and people are STILL raving about Funktastic! They are SO amazing! Their musical talent and stage presence is unmatched. The dance floor was packed the whole night! They were fun and easy to work with throughout the whole wedding experience. HIGHLY recommend!
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    Jack A. Sent on 05/26/2023
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    Amazing from Start to Finish

    Finding a a fun wedding band was our number 1 priority for us because we love to dance! We found funktastic on instagram and then saw them at the Bassment as soon as we could. The energy, range of music genre, camaraderie on stage and most importantly the talent blew us away! We contacted mike then next day and the rest is history!

    Mike and Alysha were both such a pleasure to work with- friendly, professional and understanding. They blew our expectations out of the water and would recommend funktastic to anybody who likes to have a good time!

    Some of our highlights include the custom Beyoncé mashups, flawless execution of our requested playlist and interaction with wedding guests/the dance floor on stage. Additionally, we are so grateful that alysha also MC’ed the wedding- she brought the crowds energy for us during dances, speeches and our entrance!

    Highly recommend getting a stage, the lights and adding on a DJ if it’s in your budget! We did a DJ cocktail hour that made the space feel lively!
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    Robb K. Sent on 12/06/2022
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    Best Wedding Band Ever!! Book Funktastic ASAP!

    Funktastic just played our December 2022 wedding and we cannot recommend them highly enough!! They have a HUGE catalog of music to select from and work hand-in-hand with you to create your perfect, personal set list. And if they don't know some of your favorites - they'll learn them for you!! The energy they bring is unmatched - talent through the roof with all vocalists and all band members. Everyone was highly interactive with us, our guests, and each other throughout the performance. Get ready to dance & sing with them the entire night! We had many guests comment how incredible they were and have had multiple guests already inquire for their info. Two thumbs up, 10 out of 10, would absolutely recommend them and book again!
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    6 out of 5 stars. Book them today.

    Funktastic is a vendor you absolutely SHOULD NOT pass up. They are AMAZING in all aspects. First and foremost, they will have your dance floor up and ready to party all night. They are super talented and fun. Second, they are PROFESSIONAL. Whatever you want, they will get it done. They will make you feel special on your special day, and they will tailor their set list to fit what you want for your wedding day. Do not hesitate... book them NOW!
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    Maggie D. Sent on 10/06/2022
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    The Star of the Night

    Please book this band. This group caught our eyes back in 2019 and we were immediately hooked. When we got engaged in 2021 the first vendor we called was Funktastic. Between Mike and Amber, everything was seamless. They made sure to keep us informed, provided expert knowledge on what songs make a party most memorable, and above all, made us feel so special. Our guests were blown away by their talent and continue to still ask us about them and where we found this amazing band. They also are able to learn songs that pertain to you and give you a show like no other. Amber, I don’t think Stevie Nicks could perform as well as you did when you sang Edge of Seventeen. I have never had more fun singing that song than with you leading the way. Thank you for going out of your way Funktastic. You were worth every penny and I would do it all again if I could.
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    Maggie M. Sent on 09/29/2022
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    Couldn't be better!!

    My husband already wrote a raving review, but I have to write one too because WOW! The band was the most important part to us, my husband is a musician and without a doubt, we found the perfect band! I mean the song selecting spreadsheet won me over immediately, but also working with Alysha - who is the kindest person and an AMAZING MC, and just getting non-stop compliments all night. Our first dance song was a little different and they knocked it out of the park, their energy is amazing, and they let my husband join them on stage for a couple songs and just made his night. I will recommend Funktastic to everyone I know, I am so happy they were our wedding band!
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    Maggie B. Sent on 07/22/2023
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    Killer Dance Floor with Funktastic!

    We had an amazing wedding with Funktastic at the helm for our music on our big day. We had a perfect jazz trio during cocktail hour led by Amber and she also kicked off the dance floor with the 5 piece band to get everyone dancing. She can SING!! Then DJ Servaun took over for the rest of the night and kept the good tunes going and the dance floor flowing! All of the music, from the live band to the DJ hits were fantastic and kept the dance floor busy all night. Having a fun dance floor was priority #1 for us for our wedding day, and Funktastic delivered on our dream. Funktastic was also great throughout all of the planning stages, song selections, timeline planning, and MC'ing. We love music and it was important to us to have some live music at our wedding and with Funktastic offering the option of 1/2 Live music 1/2 DJ was a perfect for our budget and fulfilled our dreams for our wedding day. We strongly recommend Funktastic for your wedding day if you want a killer band/DJ to keep your dance floor lively!
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    Daniel Q. Sent on 09/26/2022
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    Great Funktastic Productions Experience

    We came to Funktastic Productions just 5 weeks before our wedding desperate to find a band. Our previous band cancelled and left us without entertainment just 5 weeks before our date. Mike and Funktastic Productions were great from the start. The were able to answer all our questions, and had great communication before our date. They were highly recommended and made us feel comfortable from Day 1. From a process stand point, Funktastic Productions was extremely professional and made us very comfortable. Day of performance was unbelievably good. The sound and vibe of the band was just what we were looking for. The band sounded even better than what we were able to listen to online. We received compliments throughout the night and post our wedding. Could not recommend this band enough not only for the day of performance but for how they handled our stressful situation.
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    Arnina B. Sent on 09/30/2022
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    Funktastic made our wedding unforgettable!

    Funktastic was the absolute BEST wedding band we could have ever dreamed of! They were so organized and easy to work with throughout the planning process, and they even learned a few songs that we asked them to (and played them even better than the originals!). Funktastic turned our wedding into the party of the year, we loved every second of dancing and singing with them throughout the night. Our guests could not stop gushing about the band and how talented they are. They truly made our wedding so special and I cannot recommend them enough!!
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