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Chicago Wedding Band – LIVE Video from Real Weddings – JAMMED DANCE FLOOR!!

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If you’re looking for Chicago wedding band live video from real weddings with a jammed dance floor, you’ve come to the right place! The Chris Sarlas Orchestra is live music performance in a Chicago party band or Chicago wedding orchestra, featuring wedding band singers and the best wedding band songs that pack the dance floor and get everyone moving! There are many Chicago wedding reception bands to choose from when planning a once in a lifetime celebration. The key to choosing the best live wedding band is to look for live wedding band video. HINT: as you search for the best Chicago wedding bands for your celebration and want the truth of live video, look for seamless camera shots that pan from the dance floor to the band, and back again. 

The Chris Sarlas Orchestra:

Dayna Malow, Jae Wilkins, Tim Johnson & Andy Distel – vocalists
Karl Montzka, keyboard
Rafe Bradford, bass
Tom Leddy, drums
Steve Roberts, guitar
Mark Hoffman, trumpet
Brian Budzik, saxophone
Henry Salgado, trombone
Chris Sarlas, bandleader

For 2021-2022 booking information, drop us a line at https://www.sarlasmusic.com/chris-sarlas-orchestra/

Artistrings, Cello & Guitar Duo, Chicago Corporate Entertainment, Chicago Jazz, Micro Wedding Music

Cello Jazz – Night and Day (Cole Porter) – Micro Wedding and Cocktail Hour Music

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Continuing on with our cello jazz series, Matthew Agnew (cello) and Gabriel Datcu (guitar) are back with a fun rendition of Cole Porter’s Night and Day. Cello covers of popular songs are such a unique choice for wedding cocktail hour music, don’t you agree? Subscribe to the Sarlas Music YouTube Channel for the best instrumental cello covers and cello covers of popular songs playlist. We’re adding new jazz standards and improvisation music every Tuesday!

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Cello Jazz – Black Orpheus (Manha De Carnaval) – Guitar Cello Duo – Perfect for Micro Weddings!

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As the weather shifts to winter here in Chicago, there’s nothing better than cello jazz for a cozy night at home or a micro wedding celebration. Black Orpheus (Manha de Carnaval) is one of those jazz standards perfect for improvisation and cellist Matthew Agnew’s rendition with guitarist Gabriel Datcu is excellent wedding cocktail hour music. Cello standards, cello jazz music, and cello jazz covers are a fresh take on bossa nova and a uniquely wonderful pairing with our Chicago wedding band.

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Greek Wedding Songs – Bouzouki Dinner Music at Greek American Wedding

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Here’s some quick iphone footage of a Greek-American wedding reception at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago (2017!). Greek wedding songs add such a special feel to a Greek wedding reception, especially when they’re played as background, with bouzouki dinner music. Greek wedding celebrations are steeped in tradition from start to finish, and bouzouki is the signature instrument necessary to create that Greek wedding sound. Greek wedding music is some of our absolute favorite music to play, and this song Emeis Oi Trees Ston Kafene is so much fun – opa!!

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Gospel Choir Songs – Acapella Gospel Singers – Praise Music for Wedding Ceremonies

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Hey everyone! Meet the Sarlas Gospel Singers! These talented vocalists create exciting praise music for wedding ceremonies and celebrations. We recorded this back in February, just before that big COVID asteroid fell from the sky. The room was full of happiness and joy, as you can easily see how much these gospel vocalists absolutely love singing together. And those harmonies — OMG goosebumps all around.

If you’re daydreaming about your 2022 wedding (and it’s a perfect time to do that, BTW), start thinking about the things you can do to personalize your celebration. Imagine the impact of having a vocal ensemble like this one sing the music as you walk down the aisle (processional). Or, music as you exit the ceremony (recessional). Then, imagine what it would be like if these vocalists were randomly mixed in with your guests, and did a surprise pop up at the end of the ceremony, coming together to sing and catapult your celebration into cocktail hour. Lots of possibilities here! Goosebumps guaranteed.

Songs you’ll find in this video:

Praise Him – Joe Douglas & Spirit of Praise
Oh Happy Day – Edwin Hawkins
Power Belongs To God – Hezekiah Walker
More Than Anything – Lamar Campbell

The ensemble is led by vocalist Tim Johnson.