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Chicago Wedding Band Performed for Michele & Adam’s Bash at JW Marriott

October 25, 2014
JW Marriott

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When a professional DJ chooses your band to play for his wedding, it’s an honor. What can we say about Michele & Adam….planning was a riot, and we miss you guys already!

We love learning new songs for our clients. How’s this for an awesome mother/son dance? The Curly Shuffle came out when Adam was a toddler, and it was played on the radio a lot. Whenever the song came on, Adam and his mom would dance around together, stoogeisms and all. Love it!

This crowd was here to dance, and they sure did. Tim says it best: “I’m so glad we got this gig!” Check out some footage here:

When Michele’s dad asked us to play some Santana, we said “sure thing.” Our percussionist Joe brought a surprise guest who sat in with us for a couple of tunes. The surprise guest was Raul Rekow, conguero for Carlos Santana’s band from 1976-2013. Yes, you read that correctly. PHENOMENAL.

Michele’s dad is a huge music fan and, along with the Artistrings String Quartet + Trumpet, played for their ceremony, but we also got him up to sing a little something towards the end of the night. Fortunately, he’s not shy 🙂

A couple more requests….Barry sounds amazing on Chicago’s 25 or 6 to 4 and Vehicle. And, this is the only time we’ll ever say “more cowbell” and it’s not a joke.

The party was still going strong, so they asked us to stay and play a little longer, with the request that Raul join us for an encore of Oye Como Va. Check out the horn section (Mark, Brian, and Henry) taking solos here:

Congratulations to Adam & Michele!!

P.S. What do you think of our new look?
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Chicago Corporate Band Performed for Dale’s Birthday Party at Evanston Golf Club

December 12, 2014
Evanston Golf Club

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If it wasn’t clear from her son’s wedding a couple of years ago, it became abundantly clear tonight. Dale knows how to throw a party, and she knows how to celebrate. We were so honored to celebrate again with this wonderful family, honoring life, family, and friends. Happy Birthday Dale!!

Here’s a couple of tunes for you:

Chicago Greek-American Band Performed for Hellenic American Academy Gala at The Drake Hotel

February 7, 2014
The Drake Hotel

This has to be one of our favorite rooms in the city of Chicago. Isn’t it just gorgeous?
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Before the live auction, we played some dinner music. Here’s Barry…
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…and here’s Barry’s newest little fan!
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After the auction, dancing for everyone! Here’s Tim & Jae…
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Dayna & Barry
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Mark & Brian
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Chicago Corporate Band Performed for Union League Boys & Girls Clubs

November 1, 2014
Union League Club of Chicago
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We love playing for good causes, and this is one of the best. The Union League Boys & Girls Clubs 37th Annual Gala raised more than $260,000 to benefit at-risk youth. It was a magical night, with donors working together to help children in need reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.

Here are a few tunes that feature Dayna & Jae!

Chicago Wedding Band Performed for Stacey & Simeon’s Wedding at The Ritz Carlton

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November 15, 2014
The Ritz Carlton

Stacey & Simeon’s wedding was pure joy — for everyone involved. We’re still smiling 🙂

Artistrings pop string quartet entertained during cocktail hour with the newest tunes from Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Coldplay and Lorde. We opened the ballroom for dinner to the impact of the full band, and check out what happened:

Stacey’s mom sent this a few weeks after the wedding:

Hi Chris & Carol,
What can I say! The most wonderful music we had at our daughter’s wedding!!!! People are still talking about you both and all your members! What a joy!

Congratulations to all!!