So, the Artistrings Chicago string quartet has been busy recording a series of quarantine videos. It was a super challenging and very fun project to record these string quartet covers of rock and alternative tunes. We can’t wait for the day when it’s super safe to play together up close and in person again. For now, this will have to do. Here’s our tribute to The Smashing Pumpkins. Go Chicago!
A Message From Our Chicago Wedding Band
Until we move from pause to play, here’s a quick message from our homes to yours! Chicago wedding band, Chris Sarlas Orchestra musicians and sound crew got creative and set out to see what we could do in less than 1 minute. There are some fun surprises in here, be sure to check it out 🙂
Let’s go around the circle and meet everyone ok? In order of appearance:
Karl Montzka – piano
Steve Roberts – guitar
Tom Leddy – drums
Rafe Bradford – bass
Tim Johnson – vocalist
Henry Salgado – trombone
Dayna Malow (& littles) – vocalist
Jae Wilkins – vocalist
Andy Distel – vocalist
The Rupsch Family – sound crew
Mark Hoffman – trumpet
Brian Budzik – saxophone
Carol Kalvonjian – a.k.a. Mrs. Sarlas
Chris Sarlas (& littles) – bandleader
Chicago Pop String Quartet Plays Post Malone Circles – Artistrings Quartet in Quarantine
Well, look at that. We did the thing! Coming at you from our homes to yours, and sending big hugs! Circles/Post Malone
Carol Kalvonjian & Katherine Hughes, violins
Benton Wedge, viola & arranging
Matthew Agnew, cello
Chicago Micro Wedding Solo Cello Music
With Autumn Leaves bringing us into April, we’ve got some beautiful solo cello music for local Chicago micro weddings. For couples who have to postpone their large scale celebration but still want to get married now, a micro wedding is the perfect solution to an unprecedented pandemic situation. One musician creates the atmosphere for an elegant and intimate celebration. Matthew is back with a beautiful standard. Be safe, be well!
Chicago Micro Wedding Music and Sheltering In Place
Stay home, stay safe, friends! Looking for some background tunes while perfecting the newest cocktail trend, the quarantini? Or, how about some solo tunes for your Chicago micro wedding? This fun spin on two classic Jobim bossas are just the ticket. Have a seat and enjoy Matthew Agnew from Artistrings. Be well!