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Hey Jimmy

Hey Jimmy

Chicago, IL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 67 Reviews
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67 Reviews
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    Rashelle A. Sent on 10/26/2019
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    Hey Jimmy! Had Over 200 People Dancing All Night!!!

    Holy cow! That sums up Hey Jimmy! about as well as we can without using words I shouldn’t in an online review.

    We booked Hey Jimmy! to play for our wedding reception and to have an acoustic group for our cocktail hour. They did both phenomenally. Guests felt welcome and invited as they arrived because Hey Jimmy! was there to greet them. And they sounded amazing.

    Perhaps the biggest endorsement we can give Hey Jimmy! is that they kept over 200 (out of 250) people on the dance floor all night long. Almost as soon as Hey Jimmy! started playing around 7:00, everyone got onto the dance floor. The size of the group on the dance floor never went down, and we extended to get them to play even longer, lasting until 11:30. The groom was dancing the whole night, and he normally hates dancing! And there were so many people dancing at once that the dance floor was vibrating drinks off nearby tables.

    Hey Jimmy! was able to make our party so much fun because they sounded so incredibly good and were so engaging. They mixed their sound so well that their music sounded better than any recording a DJ could have played. And because they had both a male and female vocalist, they could and did play nearly any party song imaginable. We also gave them little direction on what kind of music we wanted played, and they consistently picked the right song for the right moment. Last but not least, they were open to and excited about incorporating all of the personal touches we wanted to include along the way; they even let our cousin play DJ during a break.

    Hey Jimmy! is incredible, and I will recommend them to anyone and everyone that asks who they should book as a wedding band.
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    Scott G. Sent on 12/10/2019
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    Hey Jimmy Made Our Wedding Special

    From planning to performance, Hey Jimmy really shines. We had some very specific requests that they not only accommodated, but went beyond our expectations. With their energetic performance the dance floor was packed from start to finish. Our guests gave us a lot of great feedback about how great the band was as well as requests for their contact info which is the best compliment.
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    Bridget K. Sent on 10/05/2020
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    Great Time All Around

    Hey Jimmy did a wonderful job with our wedding. We had a Jazz Trio during cocktail hour which was beautiful. Once dancing began Hey Jimmy did a great job knowing exactly what to play and the dance floor was always bumping.
    Hey Jimmy was fun too as they didnt even mind our rowdy guests that wamted to dance on stage with them at times. I would reccomend them to anyone who wants their wedding to be a great time!
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    Lori M. Sent on 12/05/2019
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    We couldn't be happier

    Love love love Hey Jimmy. They made me feel like the bell of the ball. The dance floor was full all night and we were so happy. So many people called us afterwards and said "Who was that band?!!!! Hire them fast before someone else gets them. We beat out three other couples.

    Lori
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    Nathan Sent on 03/29/2021
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    Hey Jimmy is Outstanding!

    Hey Jimmy gave us the night of our life. They are so talented in everything they do. They are very easy to work with and will provide anything you need. They went above and beyond the entire night to make sure our guests were entertained and happy. They are overall excellent people. We had so much fun with Hey Jimmy at our wedding, I hope to see them live again!
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    Sarah B. Sent on 11/25/2019
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    Awesome Band

    Hey Jimmy delivered. They played for our wedding and they were awesome! I would definitely recommend them to others who are looking for a band!
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    Emily P. Sent on 11/27/2019
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    Best wedding band!

    When my (now) husband and I sat down to discuss important pieces we wanted to have for our wedding, having a band was definitely at the top of our list. And his first comment was Hey Jimmy! He had been to two weddings where they played and I actually had a co-worker who had them at theirs as well. It was simply a no-brainer for us and boy are we glad that we had them!

    They were fun, engaging and knew how to get the crowd on the dance floor. I've had SO many people tell me how much fun they had at the wedding and it was certainly a huge part thanks to Hey Jimmy. Several people have reached out wanting their name for future events.

    One of the other things I appreciated was that my dad had inquired about having a mashup of two songs for our "father-daughter" dance. Jimmy immediately went to work on putting this together and shared it with us beforehand to make sure it was perfect. I thought that was beyond thoughtful and so appreciated.

    Thank you for making our day memorable and giving us some amazing memories that will last a lifetime!

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    Lauren V. Sent on 11/28/2019
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    Amazing! Made our reception stand out.

    Still getting compliments about Hey Jimmy months after our wedding. Our dance floor was absolutely packed the whole night. So glad we went with Hey Jimmy! Highly recommend!
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    Jen L. Sent on 12/09/2019
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    Best band in Chicago PERIOD!!

    Hey Jimmy is absolutely amazing!!!! They hit it out of the park for our private event. Our V.I.P. told us he saw Hey Jimmy at a wedding and was blown away. He said hire them no questions asked. Jimmy was so cool, easy to work with and humble too. Which was impressive considering who he has worked with in the music business. The singers (Nick and Christa?) were so good. What chemistry! We'll hire Hey Jimmy again next year for sure.

    Jen
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    Janet Sent on 10/31/2019
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    Thank you Hey Jimmy - The Best

    Hey Jimmy have played at a few corporate events that my husband and I have been at, so we knew we wanted them for our wedding (having a band was our splurge). Boy did they deliver! Even though we had a small wedding, the dance floor was full up until the very end. Our guests kept on talking about how great the music was (even now!). They played all of our must-haves and also played enough variety to keep everyone engaged. Having that mix is so important! Can't recommend enough.
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    Colleen Sent on 02/01/2019
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    Thanks to Hey Jimmy ...EPIC NYE Wedding!

    From the moment the dance floor opened until the 1 AM finale, the dance floor was full. Speaks volumes of a great band. Played to the crowd all different genres - old & new. Terrific MC, vocalist, & talented musicians. Had drums, guitars, saxophone. vocalist & sound specialist working room acoustics. Jimmy met us at venue before the wedding to review introductions, logistics, & made suggestions. Also determined best room location for band. Worth every penny. Guests are still raving about the band. Highly recommend you forgo a DJ and go with them. You won't be disappointed!
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    Lauren G. Sent on 11/28/2018
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    We can not rave enough...

    Hi Jimmy!
    We just wanted to email you to thank you for everything at our wedding over the weekend. We can not rave enough about how amazing the band was and how many compliments we got for your performance. You all truly made our wedding the best party it could be and everyone absolutely loved you! Thank you again for everything and the amazing time!!

    Sincerely,
    Lauren and Josh
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    Lindsey B. Sent on 12/18/2018
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    Best wedding band ever!!!!

    Hey Jimmy was simply amazing! They came so highly recommended. We have some celebrity friends that hired them for a VIP party and said we must have them play our wedding and we are SO glad we did. Jimmy was so professional and so sweet to work with. The dance floor was so full it spilled over on to the carpet. Everyone raved about our wedding and the band. Thank you Hey Jimmy for making our night such a great party.
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    Kaylee J. Sent on 11/13/2018
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    Thanks again for a job WELL DONE!

    “When we booked "Hey Jimmy" for our daughter’s wedding, we wanted a top-notch band, and that is EXACTLY what we got. Numerous guests at the wedding stated that they were the best band that they have ever seen at a wedding. They were that good. They play an excellent variety of tunes that is pleasing to all, with an upbeat, energetic, and VERY enthusiastic presentation. The Dance Floor was Full all night long! Professionals all the way!”
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    Jori Sent on 08/15/2018
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    I can't say enough great things about Hey Jimmy! The band was responsive to all of our requests for songs for our wedding reception, but they were also able to read the crowd and play songs that kept people on the dance floor all night long. People still talk to me about how much they enjoyed the band at our wedding. Hey Jimmy even went the extra mile to send a very special greeting to one of my students. I knew I wanted to hire Hey Jimmy to play our wedding when I saw them play at a friend's wedding a few years ago, and they truly exceeded my already high expectations.
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    Ellie Sent on 11/08/2017
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    We worked together for a reception at The Blackstone Hotel and they were so energetic and fun! The dance floor was full all evening and the couple was ecstatic!
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    Howard Sent on 10/25/2017
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    We can't give Hey Jimmy a deserving review because of how much we enjoyed and appreciated them at our wedding.

    We had our wedding in a tent in Central Illinois and faced thunderstorms and tornado warnings that caused delays and mid reception moves. This could easily have ruined the party but with Hey Jimmy there it was a minor blip in the night. They played whenever they could and thoroughly entertained the whole crowd. About 5 songs into the dancing portion of the night, lightning struck and the power in the tent went out. The whole part ended up moving inside (including the band!). They were willing and able to completely tear down and reset up inside to keep the party going.

    It ended up being the best night and wouldn't have been the same without Hey Jimmy. We have constantly been getting asked "What was the name of the band" and hearing how much everyone loved them!

    Highly recommend them with the Gold/Brass option (even came through the dinner service and played!)
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    Sarah Sent on 10/18/2017
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    We are so happy we hired Hey Jimmy for our wedding at Bridgeport Art Center! Jimmy and his team got everyone out on the dance floor the entire night! They are so talented and can play such a great variety of music from oldies to today's hits. All of our guests kept commenting on how talented they are and how they created such a fun vibe on the dance floor. We are so happy we hired them and highly recommend them to anyone else!
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    Emily Sent on 07/29/2017
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    Hey Jimmy was awesome for our wedding at the Newberry Library in November 2016. They played the songs we prioritized, they engaged with the dance floor, and they generally made our wedding a fantastic party. Jimmy was easy to work with leading up to our wedding, and everything was seamless that day. We received multiple compliments and several people asked how we found Hey Jimmy – we continue to receive compliments months later! And, the price is far more reasonable than the bigger companies out there enabling us to go with a live band rather than a DJ. In short, don’t hesitate to book Hey Jimmy!
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    Many thanks to your awesome awesome band! They were fantastic vocalists and musicians and Lloyd was a fabulous emcee who rolled with the many changes throughout the night and got everything right with a big smile. Please pass on my sincerest thanks to every member and I look forward to another wedding soon!!!
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    Holly Sent on 11/13/2015
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    To every bride and groom out there--stop searching for a wedding band and book Hey Jimmy NOW! I can't give them enough 5 stars!! Thank you thank you thank you for literally been the best band ever!!!! My new husband and have been getting nonstop messages, calls, and emails from friends and family saying how you are literally the best band they've ever heard at a wedding or an event and we couldn't agree more! Hey Jimmy exceeded all of our expectations (which were very high!) and made our night so special, memorable and fun! I honestly have never heard a band this great in my life and I listen to a lot of live music. The dance floor was PACKED and people were having the best time from start to finish! They are professional, prompt, nice, fun, cool, hip uber-talented and not cheesy! They played every song we asked for and even learned some new ones just for us! They are seriously THAT good! I looked at a LOT of bands before picking Hey Jimmy and I 100000% made the right choice! Book them now before someone else does--you will not regret it!!! Thank you Hey jimmy for giving us the best night of our lives!
    Love, Holly & Bill
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    Alison Sent on 11/22/2015
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    Hey Jimmy was incredible! Our wedding guests cannot stop talking about "the amazing band" at our wedding. The dance floor was packed the entire night. Thank you for the great memories, and for making our night so much fun! We are so happy that we could have Hey Jimmy at our wedding, and we cannot wait to see them play again sometime!
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    Courtney Sent on 11/19/2015
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    Hey Jimmy was everything we wanted and more! They literally made our wedding day the most amazing dance party ever. They played all of our special requests and even learned a song on the spot that one of our wedding guests requested. It was such a blast! Jimmy was so great to work with, and was a fabulous MC for the evening :)
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    Kristen Sent on 11/20/2015
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    I'm a little biased because I've used Hey Jimmy for several of the events I've planned... but that's because they're AWESOME. So I knew I had to hire them for my wedding! Jimmy was so patient during the planning process when we constantly changed our minds about what elements of the band we wanted - we ended up adding on a horn section and two additional female singers - SO worth the money! We also had a lot of requests - do not play songs, must play songs, intro songs, announcements, etc. It was a lot of detail and HJ didn't miss a beat! (Pun intended!) They even let my brother play drums for a song that was meaningful to us! Hands down, the thing that everyone was talking about after the wedding (and is still talking about!) was our band - the dance floor was never empty, and our guests didn't want the night to end! Thanks, HJ for making our wedding so much fun!
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    Kimberlee Sent on 10/02/2015
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    A band at your wedding will set the ton for the whole evening. My husband and I were very particular about the band we wanted for our wedding. The band needed to a Pop/country/rap/ party band that was not just another boring wedding band. We were suggested to go see Hey Jimmy live and we knew they were the band for us! Not only did we get Hey Jimmy but we also got Hey Cowboy at the same time for our wedding! They did an amazing job playing current Pop/ COUNTRY / and the wedding favorites. We are huge country fans so we were so excited they could mix in all the pop country songs we wanted and our guests were too. Everyone was on the dance floor the WHOLE night!!!! including my husband and I. They were exactly what we wanted and easy to work with. Everyone said how amazing the band was. One person even told me that they thought the exact song was playing from a DJ but it was the band because they sounded exactly like them! Another person told me they couldn't wait for the short break of the DJ songs to get over because the band was THAT GOOD! Thank you Hey Jimmy/Hey Cowboy for making our wedding the best nights of our lives and the best wedding ever!
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