The Best Jazz Bands for Weddings in Chicago, IL

The Best Jazz Bands for Weddings in Chicago, IL

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138 Wedding Bands & DJs in Chicago, IL

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T.B.M. Productions 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Chicago, IL

T.B.M. Productions is six-time award winning, full service DJ company owned by Tracy & Buddy Mueller. We feel that we can offer a different perspective to our clients since we've been in their shoes. We realize that no two events are the same, so we work with you to customize a playlist for your special day. We put you first and listen to what you want, as well as what you don't want. We want to share in the vision of your wedding day and work to exceed your expectations. We do everything from large weddings to small intimate gatherings and everything in between.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tracy and Buddy were AMAZING!!! Music kept everyone on the dance floor and they helped everything go smoothly!!
Aubry H., 4 months ago
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Clik Entertainment & Massive Audio Visual 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,495

At Clik, we are not just entertainers; we are architects of unforgettable moments. With a team of seasoned professionals, each a virtuoso in their craft, we bring a symphony of talent and passion to every celebration. Your love story is unique, and so should be your wedding. Clik Entertainment specializes in creating customized musical experiences that reflect your individuality as a couple. From the first dance to the last song, we curate a musical journey that resonates with your love, ensuring that every note is a reflection of your story.

Clik Entertainment deserves nothing less than a five-star review for the outstanding DJ and production services they provided for our wedding. From start to finish, they exhibited a level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication that surpassed our expectations, leaving a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. Matt, our DJ, was an absolute maestro who skillfully crafted an atmosphere that perfectly suited the vibe of our event. Their ability to read the crowd and curate a diverse playlist showcased a deep understanding of musical dynamics. From classic hits to contemporary favorites, the transitions were seamless, and the energy on the dance floor was electric. It was evident that the DJ was not just playing songs but orchestrating an experience tailored to our event's unique character. Clik Entertainment's professionalism extended beyond their musical and technical prowess. The team arrived well-prepared and coordinated seamlessly with other event vendors, alleviating any stress on our end. Their proactive approach to setup and troubleshooting demonstrated a commitment to ensuring everything ran smoothly, allowing us to focus on enjoying the event. Throughout the evening, Matt maintained a perfect balance between engaging the crowd and letting the music take center stage. From announcements to interactive moments, their presence was charismatic and added to the overall excitement. His ability to adapt to the evolving energy of the event showcased a level of experience that only enhanced our celebration. We highly recommend Clik Entertainment for any and all events.
John & A., a year ago
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Yazz Events 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Chicago, IL

Yazz Events has been bringing exciting music experiences for clients since 2010! Owned by Amy Yassinger, Yazz Events specializes in customizing musical options! Both party orchestras are led by women and play ALL genres of music from Top 40 to Country to Disco to Swing to Bubble Gum Pop to Sinatra, to 50s/60s/70s/80s/90s/00s to Motown to EVERYTHING in between: -Yazz Jazz the Experience (led by Amy) -Heat Wave Orchestra (led by Brooke) -Yazz Jazz Strings plays Classical/Romantic Pop/Disney/Movie Themes -Yazz Jazz Swings plays the Great American Songbook, Blues, R & B and more -Pro DJs/emcees!

Amy truly made our wedding extraordinary with a violin/cello duo. The music was amazing and had everyone in tears as this Kansas gal walked down the aisle to Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
Linda G., 2 months ago
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Luniks Entertainment Inc 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,200

Luniks Entertainment specializes in tailoring music to align with your individual style and musical preferences, ensuring that our DJs adeptly gauge the atmosphere to encourage your guests to engage and enjoy. Our comprehensive Wedding DJ packages encompass up tp 6 hours of music within the same room/space, featuring an extensive library of songs. Prior to your significant day, we engage in thorough consultations to align with your vision, discussing the timeline and curating a playlist for key moments. Leveraging various planning forms, we strive to orchestrate a seamless and memorable experience for your special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
WOW - we couldn't say enough positive things about Lunik's Entertainment. DJ Mero (Andres) absolutely NAILED our wedding. The dance floor was going all night long and we got so many compliments from all our guests. We said we wanted Miami vibes for our wedding and THEY DELIVERED. Daniel was incredible during the entire planning process - from speedy communication to being flexible on all our needs - I couldn't recommend them enough. If you're goal is for your wedding to be a party - go with Luniks!!!!! 10/10
Jackie S., 8 months ago
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Bluewater Kings Band 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $5,000

We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Reach out to get started! Visit our website for upcoming showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE before booking. You can also tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. We also offer Photo & Video services!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Bluewater Kings Band was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our first interaction, their communication was timely and incredibly helpful as we planned the music for our big day. On the wedding day, they brought an incredible energy and talent that got all our guests out on the dance floor and created a fun, lively atmosphere that we're still raving about. The Bluewater Kings Band truly went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was a night to remember. We couldn't recommend them more highly for any couple looking for a talented, professional band that will keep the party going all night long.
Veronica S., 2 months ago
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Crimson Events 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,495

Based in the vibrant heart of the Midwest (Chicago, Illinois) Crimson Events is the premier source for mobile entertainment in the private events industry. With over 20 years in the spotlight, we've earned a reputation as trusted, professional, and seasoned party experts, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for your special occasions. From live musicians to top-tier DJs, professional audio setups to awe-inspiring special effects lighting, cutting-edge photo booths and custom music edits – we've got you covered.

Awarded Best of Zola
Crimson Events and their team were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Drew, our lead musician, was comprehensive, knowledgeable and helpful every step of the planning process, answering all our questions and offering great suggestions that kept guests dancing all night. The music selections were spot on and continuously had the dance floor packed. The high quality photo booth was also a huge hit! Drew made our whole night nonstop fun with his amazing music that perfectly suited our taste. Between the interactive and upbeat song choices and the awesome photo booth, Crimson Events helped make our wedding a blast that we and our guests won't soon forget!
Emma s., 7 months ago
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Toast and Jam DJs 

4.9

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,850

Toast & Jam DJs specialize in making people dance by working closely with our clients to create customized playlists that reflect their tastes. We reject line dances, props, and other gimmicks in favor of perfectly planned and well-timed soundtracks that appeal to every partygoer. That means no Hokey Pokey and no Chicken Dance. At Toast & Jam, we believe that a thoughtful mix of pop favorites, hip-hop bootyshakers, Motown classics, and timeless standards are fun and self-respecting alternative to those embarrassing and played-out dancefloor clichés.

We had been to two weddings prior to our own who used Toast & Jam as their DJ and they were some of the most fun weddings we’ve ever been to, in large part because of their music and dance floor. We knew right away when we started wedding planning that we wanted to use Toast & Jam. Our wedding DJ was Kate and she certainly did not disappoint. The dancefloor at our wedding was packed all night and we got multiple compliments that night and after our wedding about how great our DJ was. If you want your wedding to be a party, do yourself a favor and hire Toast & Jam for your wedding DJ!
Olivia A., 7 months ago
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Funktastic Productions Llc. 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $10,000

The name Funktastic is more than a genre of music - it’s a tight-knit family of stellar talent with a finely and meticulously curated repertoire spanning every style of music. 6-15 Piece Bands, Live DJ Hybrids, Photo Booths, and more, Funktastic is reserved for those who have a refined musical taste and need for having the best night of their lives. A collection of Chicago's finest black voices, musical authenticity comes from within the music. Musical authenticity comes from what's within the music. By tributing legendary artists with inclusion and diversity, we help preserve the African-American art form of Motown, Hiphop, Pop, and more!

Awarded Best of Zola
Mike and his team were incredible. We appreciate everything they did. The performance was perfect but in addition, they had wonderful communication and went above and beyond to make sure the wedding day was flawless. Thanks to Funktastic for an awesome wedding day.
Amanda, 4 months ago
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Okyne Medialab, Inc. 

4.6

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,750

Okyne Medialab is a contemporary wedding DJ business based in Austin, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. This entertainment company strives to bring a fresh perspective to the DJ industry. While still taking the lead on the night, these DJs will remain true to your vision and expectations.

I can't say enough great things about Okyne Medialab, Inc. We were lucky enough to be paired up with Blake as our DJ. He was absolutely amazing at our wedding! He offered to sing during dinner as a "wedding gift" to us, and our guests still talk about it. I would recommend him to another couple in a heartbeat. I also appreciated the saxophone player and ease of making our own playlist. Overall, 10/10.
Brittany L., 21 days ago
Dancetrax Mobile Dj Entertainment 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ

Dancetrax is committed to creating the most beautiful & fun event possible for you and your guests. Along with providing Wedding DJ services, we are also event planners that help Brides & Grooms plan every facet of their wedding. Regarding music, we are open to your music choices and suggestions and we are very good at reading the crowd which always keeps the dancefloor packed. If you choose Dancetrax, your event will be what you expect... professional, beautiful, and most importantly fun.

Awarded Best of Zola
I can't say enough good things about working with Todd! I just got married October 14th, 2023 so we recently worked with him. Throughout the entire planning process he was super responsive and accommodating. I am a type A personality so I had put together an entire timeline of our wedding along with a list of songs to play and a do not play list. My husband likes grunge/Depeche Mode and I like Pop music- somehow Todd was able to play a good mix of everything that we wanted. I also had Persian music to mix in that I provided to Todd a few days before the wedding (my dad got it to me very last minute) and Todd had no issues with it. My only complaint from my guests is that he played so many AMAZING songs back to back that they didn't have enough time to breathe because they wanted to dance to every song- what a great complaint from our guests!!! I also didn't have a typical Coordinator or Wedding Planner which put me in a really bad situation- there were a lot of things that were forgotten because I didn't have a lead person. Todd saw the gaps and stepped in to help me every step of the way. He is such a great person. Both my husband and I were honored to have him with us on our big day! Looking for DJs can be really difficult and stressful. Take it from a 2023 Bride- JUST HIRE TODD. You won't be disappointed!
Kian K., a year ago
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DJ Azul - Bilingual Wedding DJ Entertainment 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800

DJ Azul Entertainment is a Bilingual Wedding DJ Company. We're fully dedicated to bringing your vision to life through exceptional music and seamless event coordination. At DJ Azul Entertainment, we pride ourselves on going beyond simply playing music. From personalized planning to flawless execution, we work closely with you to create an unforgettable atmosphere that reflects your unique style and celebrates your special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the pleasure of having Dj Azul at our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the very beginning, Dj Azul was incredibly professional and attentive to our music preferences. He took the time to understand our tastes and crafted a playlist that kept the dance floor packed all night long. The transitions between songs were seamless, and DJ Azul knew exactly how to read the crowd and keep the energy high. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the music, and many of them mentioned that it was one of the best wedding receptions they had ever attended. Thank you, Dj Azul, for making our special day even more memorable with your fantastic music and great vibes. We highly recommend Dj Azul to anyone looking for a top-notch DJ for their event! -The Alvarez family
Carlos A., 3 months ago
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Rise Entertainment Group LLC 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,950

Riley, the founder of Rise Entertainment Group LLC, began his DJ career over a decade ago at local venues in the NW Chicago Suburbs. His journey continued through college, where he performed at private events, parties, bars, and nightclubs. Today, Riley channels his extensive experience into curating dream weddings for couples. Understanding that seamless communication is key to a stress-free wedding, we offer unlimited consultations with every package. Our goal is to make your special day effortless and enjoyable.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I had Riley DJ our wedding back in 2022 and we can’t recommend him enough! Riley really took the time to get to know us and what we wanted out of our DJ. He met with us months before our wedding to get a feel for our style of music, and even touched base with us a few times prior to the wedding to discuss the equipment he’d need to bring and where he would be setting up. Riley is professional and personable, and will keep the dance floor packed all night long. We definitely recommend booking him for your next event!
Ashlynne S., 7 months ago
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Chicago Top DJ & Entertainment 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Production company
  • Starts at $1,500

We began with a simple yet powerful vision: to revolutionize the way people experience events. Our journey started with a group of passionate individuals who shared a love for music, creativity, and making people happy. Today, we stand proud as a full-service company, specializing in DJ services, live music, photo booths, photography, videography, and state-of-the-art audio and stage equipment.

Awarded Best of Zola
We recently had the absolute pleasure of working with John at Chicago Top DJ for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the beginning, John was professional, personable, and really took into account our vision for the day. He was so easy to work with and made our reception unforgettable. The planning process was seamless. John took the time to meet with us beforehand to understand our preferences and what vibe we were going for. He helped us curate the perfect playlist, blending our favorite songs with crowd-pleasers that got everyone on the dance floor. He even took note what songs we wanted to avoid and he made sure not to play them. On the big day, John was amazing. His charisma and energy were infectious. He read the room and played exactly what the crowd needed over the course of the night. From the cocktail hour to the last song, the music was spot-on. He perfectly balanced the mood, starting with more relaxed tunes and gradually building to a high-energy party that had everyone, young and old, dancing until the very end. John interacted with the crowd, hyped people up, and created an amazing atmosphere. He had great transitions and timing for announcements. We didn’t worry about a thing during the reception, he took care of keeping track of the timeline and made everything stress-free so we really could just enjoy. We and our guests had an incredible time dancing the night away. It was exactly what we wanted. John went above and beyond to make our wedding day special, and we’ll be forever grateful for the memories he helped us create. We could not recommend him enough, he knows how to throw an unforgettable party.
Kellie, 2 months ago
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Pueblo Events 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ

Pueblo Events is a professional DJ company that can make your wedding in Chicago and Los Angeles a party to remember. Owner and lead DJ Eddie understands that music entertainment has a huge impact on the mood and atmosphere of a celebration. He specializes in curating lively DJ sets that get people dancing the night away to their favorite songs and genres. He is also a classically trained pianist! His musical knowledge has helped him to be more creative and innovative in his craft. His clients have raved about this! He holds residencies at popular bars and has a robust portfolio of prestigious clients such as Apple.

Awarded Best of Zola
Eddie is the best. You will save his number and have him in mind for all possible gatherings, weddings, parties and more. He made our baby shower be filled with music we love. He is also Salud’s (a 501 c(3) nonprofit) main sound and audio for events. He always does an incredible job and I highly recommend! Call him today and have one less worry for your special moment!
Ricardo C., 7 months ago
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Party Vibe Online 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves Chicago, IL

Party Vibe Online is a unique, online-based DJ, lighting, and photo booth company from Chicago with over 20 years of experience. All of our performers DJ clubs as well as weddings meaning you can trust that your DJ will emcee with finesse and elegance and mix music in a way your guests will never forget! For a real party, you need a real DJ. Party Vibe Online has a vast music library that includes songs from every genre, including, but not limited to, EDM, hip hop, indie, golden oldies, and more. Their 'Digital Planning Suite' allows you to submit music of any genre for every major event with helpful recommendations along the way.

Awarded Best of Zola
It's a pleasure to share my experience with PartyVibe Online. I had the opportunity to meet Bill, one of the DJs and owners, at a recent wedding, and he truly brought the energy! It was a Latino wedding, and as a Latino myself, I was thoroughly impressed with the entire setlist. I highly recommend PartyVibe Online for any wedding occasion. Whenever I hear that my couples have also hired PartyVibe, I know their celebration is going to be a blast!
Albany Capture LLC , 9 months ago
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The RCP Band 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $7,500

The **Robby Celestin Project (RCP)** is Chicago’s premier wedding and corporate event band, delivering high-energy performances with world-class talent. Led by **Robby Celestin**—a globally experienced performer, sought-after MC, and TED Talk speaker—RCP brings an engaging, crowd-focused approach to every event. With international experience, a feature on *The Danny Bonaduce Show*, and years of hosting elite events, Robby ensures a seamless and unforgettable night. Hailed as one of Chicago’s top bandleaders, he gives your event full focus from the first call to the final note.

We had an amazing experience working with The RCP Band for our wedding in October 2024. They were incredibly helpful, creative, and responsive with their communication. They made the planning process seamless no matter how many questions I had. The quality of their work was truly above and beyond, with meticulous attention to detail that ensured our special day was filled with lively energy on the dance floor. Robby is so fun to watch dance and sing along with. They made sure our guests were having a fantastic time, and we couldn't have asked for a better wedding band to be a part of our day. I had handfuls of people telling me that this was one of the most lively and fun weddings they’ve been to in awhile. Hire them you won’t regret it!!!!
Natalie S., 8 days ago
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Cage and Aquarium 

3.7

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,700

We are a collective of highly trained photographers and DJs. Our photographers combine natural portraiture with a creative documentary style to tell a unique story for each couple that chooses us. Masters of their craft, C+A's DJs specialize in turntable DJing, giving your event an authentic music experience.

DJ Demchuk (Daniel) did an absolutely amazing job during our wedding! The dance floor was bumping all night and we got SO many compliments on how good the music was, including from our older guests. Both the CA team and Daniel himself were super professional, kind, and communicative to work with throughout the planning process and during the night itself. We asked for some edits to our first dance song and Daniel made it happen flawlessly. He also sent us a full track list from the wedding within a few days so we can relive the party over and over. We could not have been happier with how everything turned out, and would recommend this DJ to anyone looking!
Julie U., a year ago
DJ One Chance Events 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,500

Considered a “Master of Genres”, he’ll make your big day a blast, regardless of your taste in music! A couple can expect a high-energy atmosphere for their wedding day! Not only will you feel the energy from DJ One Chance's fast-paced DJ style but his energy as an Emcee can be felt throughout your wedding day.

DJ One Chance absolutely exceeded our expectations at our wedding! If you are able to book him for your wedding date (or any event you need a DJ at for that matter), you are incredibly lucky. He immediately got everyone to the dance floor which was packed with people the entire reception. One of my favorite moments was our entrance to the reception. DJ One Chance hyped up the whole room so our entrance was very high energy and we were so, so happy. This man is gifted at what he does. We found him from a wedding we attended where he was the talk of the reception and that quickly translated to our wedding where yet again he was the talk of the reception for how incredible he was. DJ One Chance, THANK YOU from Steven and Sarah. You helped make our wedding day absolutely perfect and we congratulate any future couple that gets the honor of having you DJ for their wedding day.
Sarah B., 4 months ago
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Maggie Speaks 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Band or Ensemble

Nationally-renowned Chicago band Maggie Speaks has performed worldwide for the most prestigious Fortune 100 corporate events & conferences, galas & fundraisers, festivals & weddings, and shared the stage with some of music's most iconic celebrities.

Maggie Speaks was absolutely fantastic to work with for our wedding! From our first interaction, they were friendly, knowledgeable, and prompt in responding to all of our questions. They were also incredibly flexible, working with us to customize the music and timeline to fit our vision. On the day of, they were attentive and made sure everything ran smoothly. Their performance was truly professional, exciting, and fun - they learned our first dance song and played it flawlessly, keeping the dance floor packed all night long. Our guests are still raving about Maggie Speaks and how much they enjoyed the music. We're so grateful to have found such an amazing band to be a part of our special day. Thanks guys!
Sam V., a month ago
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I.V. Collective 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Production company

I.V. Collective is a collection of artists. The group consists of individuals who have dedicated their lives to music and their craft. No day jobs… JUST MUSIC! The members of I .V. Collective have played and worked with some of the biggest names is the music industry, from Grammy Award winning hiphop artist, Big Sean, to Grammy Award winning gospel artist , Johnothan McReynolds. The amount of time and dedication that we put into our craft seamlessly translates over to our events. Our goal is to provide the experience of a lifetime and make sure that every expectation is met with the highest level of professionalism and artistry.

From start to finish, working with I.V. Collective for our wedding was an absolute pleasure. Their communication was phenomenal. On the day of, they demonstrated true artistry, showcasing their amazing talent and skillful musicianship. They kept the dance floor packed all night with a fun, energetic set. We even had to make some last-minute changes, and they were able to accommodate them seamlessly. I.V. Collective truly helped make our wedding day special, and we would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a top-notch band that will keep the party going.
Alexandria, 15 days ago
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Max 10 Entertainment, Llc 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,599

Step into the extraordinary with Max 10 Entertainment a Chicago DJ company – where we don’t just DJ; we architect unforgettable moments. We believe in the alchemy of music and entertainment to elevate life’s extraordinary moments. At Max 10 Entertainment, our mission is to create immersive events that resonate in the hearts and minds of our clients and their guests.

We had a very positive experience with Max 10 Entertainment and highly recommend them for your wedding DJ!! Marcia is very professional, easy to work with, responsive, and we were very happy not only with the planning, Melvin and Marcia did an excellent job day of!! He played beautiful ceremony music and kept the night flowing perfectly! In planning for our wedding, Marcia has a questionnaire that we reviewed together and he had great suggestions for the schedule, realistic times for things, songs in areas we were stuck, and all of that was very helpful! Throughout the night, they kept the guests informed as needed, but was not an overbearing DJ, which is what we were looking for. We really enjoyed working with Melvin and Marcia and highly recommend Max 10 Entertainment!!
Erica C., a year ago
Biossat Custom Productions 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,000

For the past 20 years, Biossat Custom Productions (BCP) has been a reputable and sought after live entertainment service and sound production company specializing in weddings, social, and corporate events. Including Sway Chicago, Biossat Orchestra, Speakeasy Swing, and Rythmique, Pivot Disc Jockeys, Chicago Gospel Choir, Biossat’s New Orleans Second Line Band & Sophistique Strings, we provide couples with a variety of musical acts for their ceremony and/or reception. BCP caters to a couple’s musical taste and envisioned feel. Our professional entertainers get couples and their guests celebrating all night long with dancing and singing.

We worked with Biossat Custom Productions to contract a harpist (for the ceremony) and a live band (Rythmique, for the reception) to play at our fall wedding with 120 guests, and we cannot highly recommend them enough. From start to finish, the Biossat team worked closely with us to understand and execute what music we envisioned for our wedding day, even helping to coordinate us doing a special performance with the band, which was such a special treat. We felt heard and respected throughout the entire process. We adored our harpist, and the live band Rythmique was PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!!!! We had high expectations, but the instrumentalists and vocalists truly blew us away. My jaw was on the floor the entire evening. Their rendition of Superstition was *truly* life-changing. They kept the energy up and the dance floor rockin'. We received SO MANY compliments from guests about Rythmique and so many questions about where we found them. If you're looking to add a special touch to your wedding day that will keep the party going, look no further!
Alexa M., 3 months ago
UpBeat Orchestra 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,500

Michael is an accomplished band leader and producer in a broad range of styles – as one student put it, ‘The Indiana Jones of the music world.’ He has been performing jazz and pop professionally 25 years with the likes of Branford Marsalis, Eric Clapton, Clark Terry, Brian Culbertson, an Kat Parsons Group to name a few. For the past decade, Michael's group, UpBeat, has performed in clubs, corporate galas, weddings, social events, and festivals throughout Chicago land – UpBeat has performed for numerous celebrities / exceptional events, including Jennifer Aniston, Mayor Richard M. Daley, Vince Vaughn, and recently opened for Lionel Richie.

Michael & UpBeat were EXACTLY what we needed for our wedding. Michael set up multiple phone calls with us before the wedding to go over details and understand what we wanted for our day. The band set up rehearsals just to practice our exact set list. We decided on Piano & Violin for the ceremony, with additional Piano for cocktail hour. The full band played a wonderful and creative 3 hour set during our reception. Upbeat set up all of our sound equipment and did a comprehensive sound check early that day. They even had a sound tech on their staff. Upbeat customized our wedding to our exact requests. They ensured to perfect our precessional, recessional, and prelude music. We requested contemporary love songs in which they rocked!! Our cocktail hour was perfect and the guests were complementing how talented the musicians were. Michael was our emcee for the nights events and ensured to follow my timeline to a T. He checked in multiple times with our wedding planner, as well as me and my husband. The 3-hour reception was full of energy, talent, and craftsmanship. Upbeat performed multiple medleys allowing songs to flow seamlessly into each other. The vocalists were top tier and were able to sing a wide variety of genres. The instrumentalists all played a critical role in the feel of the party! I 100% recommend adding the horn to your band! It made every song feel rich & full. Shout out to Reid Spears, piano & vocals, THE TALENT IS POURING OUT OF HIM. If you're thinking about a live band, DO IT. This band is worth every penny!!! We will forever be a fan of UpBeat! Maddy & Sean
Madeline G., 2 months ago

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