If you listen to only one thing this week, this is it. Our incredible Chicago vocalists Giana & Tim performed Die With A Smile last night for the *first* time at the Hellenic League Debutante Cotillion and we caught it on video. HOLY SMOKES 🔥🔥🔥
Kicking off the holiday season in the most spectacular way is one of our favorite traditions, and it’s always an immense honor to celebrate with Mary & Brian at the beautiful Glen View Club in Golf, IL.
This year’s celebration was nothing short of enchanting. Guests were serenaded by the elegant sounds of the Artistrings string quartet during dinner, setting a warm and festive tone with a selection heavy on holiday classics. The evening took a breathtaking turn when world-class vocalists Rodrick Dixon and Alfreda Burke surprised everyone with stunning performances of “Little Drummer Boy” and “The Prayer”—a truly unforgettable way to begin the festivities.
As the night continued, the celebration shifted into high gear with lively holiday party dancing with a high energy live band, led by our very own Chris Sarlas Orchestra in a beautifully appointed tent designed by Blue Peak. Every detail was flawlessly executed, thanks to the expert planning and coordination of Frank Event Design, ensuring an evening filled with elegance, joy, and seamless transitions from dinner to dance.
This night was extra special as we also celebrated Mary & Brian’s 5th anniversary—a milestone for two of the sweetest people we know. Cheers to another year of love, laughter, and unforgettable holiday memories! 🥂🎶✨
From our Peanut gallery to yours – wishing you all happiness & cheer 🥰 A lovely moment from Mary & Brian’s 5th Anniversary celebration at the Glen View Club. Giana is crushing this Charlie Brown classic tune, which is quite possibly our favorite holiday song, often included when we entertain at Chicago holiday events.
Kicking off the holiday season with our Chicago event band in the most spectacular way is one of our favorite traditions, and it’s always an immense honor to celebrate with Mary & Brian at the beautiful Glen View Club in Golf, IL.
As the night continued, the celebration shifted into high gear with lively holiday party dancing, led by our very own Chris Sarlas Orchestra in a beautifully appointed tent designed by Blue Peak. Every detail was flawlessly executed, thanks to the expert planning and coordination of Frank Event Design, ensuring an evening filled with elegance, joy, and seamless transitions from dinner to dance.
This night was extra special as we also celebrated Mary & Brian’s 5th anniversary—a milestone for two of the sweetest people we know. Cheers to another year of love, laughter, and unforgettable holiday memories! 🥂🎶✨
A lot of brides and grooms in our Facebook group have approached us and asked for tips on making a playlist for dancing at their wedding reception. Our Chicago cover band is here to help. If you’re in a DIY kind of mood, read on!
Think about the friends and family who will be at your wedding. Think of the age range of your guests. Then, think of how you can get them all up to dance, together.
No, I’m not talking about the Chicken Dance.
(Unless you really want the Chicken Dance and it’s some kind of secret book club tradition and your best friend will come out in a chicken suit and bop around the dance floor like there’s no tomorrow. And then your other best friend will come out in an equally spectacular squirrel costume and taunt that chicken. But I digress…)
Anyway. It’s not so easy.
You have to know your guests. You have to predict what will make them tick.
What will get grandma’s feet tapping? What will get your co-worker to loosen up that tie and take his girlfriend for a spin on the dance floor?
What will get your parents out there dancing? And, what will entertain your 15 year old twin cousins?
If you need a glass of wine just thinking about all of this, I don’t blame you one bit! It’s a lot to consider.
Generally speaking, a wide variety of music genres and styles is a good way to go.
You can please some of the people all of the time. You can please all of the people some of the time. You can’t please all of the people, all of the time.
But, you can do your very best!
So, here’s a video with a great variety of song choices, and wide audience appeal. These songs from the Chris Sarlas Orchestra are sure to get people up and dancing.
Listen up! Chris had a fantastic time chatting with Samuel Gernand, Wedding Photographers in Chicago, IL The Gernands Photography on their podcast. Check it out to learn about all things wedding! In this episode, Chris & Samuel talk about wedding music, and more specifically, how to choose a Chicago wedding band. Chris gets into what to look for, as well as some insider secrets on how to vet a band and choose the best one for your celebration. Samuel is also a super cool guy and easy to chat with. Just like us, he’s a total fan of assembling a team of rockstar vendors who consult with one another and work together as a unit to create seamless celebrations. He and Maria are also excellent photographers, so be sure to check out their work. Enjoy!
Your guests will tell you that they're dancing to the best band in Chicago
If you listen to only one thing this week, this is it. Our incredible Chicago vocalists Giana & Tim performed Die With A Smile last night for the *first* time at the Hellenic League Debutante Cotillion and we caught it on video. HOLY SMOKES 🔥🔥🔥
