If you're looking to have a good time with the best freaking music, the Chicago Catz are your crew. Since working with Richie and hearing them live, every subsequent wedding band we've experienced just doesn't quite hit the mark. The Chicago Catz bring opportunities for both a buttoned-up and more soulful and raw wedding experience with truly the best dancing music. Richie's ability to work with both the venue and wedding planner was greatly appreciated and he was more than easy to get in touch with. Jewish wedding? They can hora like the best bands in Chicago. Wishing we could re-do our wedding largely because I want to relive the party that Richie orchestrated. read more

Chicago Catz - Performing Arts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago Catz played at my daughter's wedding this past Saturday. (8-23-25). They blew the roof off the venue all night long! Their singers are so very talented. Their vocals are very powerful and crisp. Their diversity in musical genres is perfect for a wedding. The manager and guitar player, Richie not only orchestrated the band, he made sure the time lines were on track and made many vital announcements all night long. While all of the singers were fabulous, Isaiah Robinson reached levels beyond most male singers capabilities. A wedding night has many vital ingredients to be a success. Having a band that all your guests rave about, is essential. The Chicago Catz is the band that you MUST have for your wedding! read more

Chicago Catz - Isaiah (singer and vocal genius) and me, (the proud father of the bride) - Performing Arts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had Chicago Catz play at our wedding, and they were absolutely incredible! Richie, the band director, was so collaborative and supportive from day one. He met with my planner and me beforehand to walk through the details and was incredibly flexible with our first dance song choices. Richie went above and beyond to make sure everything felt personal and seamless. The band itself is unbelievably talented -- every single musician brought so much energy and soul to the night. Our dance floor was packed all evening, and to this day, every guest still tells us it was the best band they've ever heard at a wedding. Chicago Catz made our night unforgettable, and I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding band than The Chicago Catz! We chose the 11-piece band for our big day, and they absolutely blew us away. Of all our vendors, the band received the most compliments from our guests--everyone was raving about how amazing they were. Not only are they incredibly talented musicians, but they also went above and beyond with every detail we requested. A great example of their thoughtfulness was when Richie, the band leader, took the time on our final call to ask about the pronunciation of my maid of honor's last name, ensuring the announcement during her speech was perfect. It's small, thoughtful touches like that which really made them stand out. The Chicago Catz truly helped make our day unforgettable, and we couldn't recommend them more! read more

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The Chicago Catz are hands-down the BEST BAND EVER. They brought so much talent, energy and FUN to our wedding. Our dance floor was packed the entire night, and our guests are still raving about the Catz performance months later! Working with Richie and the team was great as well - they are so kind, accommodating, knowledgeable and responsive, making the wedding planning process so much easier. They are true professionals and outstanding performers who deserve all the praise in the world! They made our special day a BLAST for us and our guests - we love the Catz! read more

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The Chicago Catz made our wedding the absolute BEST NIGHT of our lives. They are unbelievably talented, kind, energetic, great to work with, and created an evening SO fun and memorable that we've been hearing about how great it was for weeks. I knew I wanted to have a really lively dance floor and the Catz DELIVERED. Every generation was out there, banger after banger. I am so grateful for all their time and help with planning the ceremony music, cocktail hour, and of course the reception. My husband and I are beyond thrilled with our experience with the Catz and would recommend them to everyone. If you are considering a band for your wedding book the Catz. Just do it. Get ready for the best night of your life!!! read more

Chicago Catz made our wedding night! They brought the energy, soul, and talent! We are so grateful and Richie was a pleasure to work with! Book them now!!! read more

We hired the Chicago Catz after hearing them at my friend's wedding and they did not disappoint! My wedding guests raved about the band and how amazing they were! They learned new songs for my ceremony and we really couldn't have asked for anything better. They are very responsive, have amazing prices, and can completely change your event for the better. Could not recommend enough! read more

We booked the Chicago Catz for our wedding (August 2024) and we couldn't have been happier. Richie was so easy to work with, very professional and took great care of us on the day. The band were amazing and kept our guests on their feet all night. We would highly recommend the Catz! read more

Richie and The Catz are the best. They are the heart and soul of any event. They were easy to work with, they are professional in every way and their music simply commands the room!! We were thrilled and honored to have them and when they play everyone gets up to dance! They were simply the life of the wedding!! read more

We got married in October 2023, and we couldn't have asked for a better wedding band! From start to finish, their performance was exceptional, and every aspect of working with them was easy. They kept the dance floor alive all night, and our guests of all ages loved them. They made the night truly amazing! read more

If you need a band, look no further!! I am an event planner in Chicago and I've worked with Chicago Catz MANY times. I chose to hire them for my own wedding because I feel they're very trustworthy, they're very good people (sounds weird but this is not always common with bands.....), they're flexible, and last but not least, they throw a killer dance party *every time*. I had to postpone my own wedding (due to Covid-19 venue restrictions) and Richie was very fast at communicating our options and explained that they have NO postponement fees. You can ask any band, they ALL imply fees, so that in of itself makes myself and my clients feel like they're being taken care of and are not going to end up with some insane bill post wedding. I appreciated Richie's eagerness to look into other dates to make sure we could secure a future date that works for all the vendor team. Every time I've worked with Chicago Catz, the musicians have a lot of energy, they dance and sing and interact with guests [from afar] and they have really fun transitions between songs. The only time we see a break on the dance floor is when the band takes their break, but that's not a bad thing so everyone can refresh, grab a drink, catch their breathe and head back shortly after. I look forward to continuing working with Richie not only for my wedding, but for all of our weddings that are coming up this year! Thanks Richie & Chicago Catz for being so wonderful!!! -Danielle & Phil read more

BEST BAND EVER! We had so much fun with the Catz at our wedding at Rockwell on the River in July 2021. So many of our guests were raving at how talented they were. Someone even said "I feel like I'm at a concert!" The Catz are fun, interactive, and keep everyone dancing on the dance floor. Not only were they great performers, they were also an absolute dream to work with! We had to postpone our wedding twice due to covid and they were so accommodating the entire time. The week of the wedding we had a slight hiccup (my fault) and Richie and the Catz were understanding and immediately accommodated us. Don't book another band- book the Catz! read more

Chicago Catz played our wedding in Milwaukee in May 2022. It was a fantastic performance and it made our evening even more wonderful! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing the band was! They did a Jacob Collier cover per our request and it was phenomenal. Richard was super helpful and responsive during the communication process, and Simbryt was a great MC! Thank you again to Chicago Catz! read more

The Catz absolutely made our wedding!! They had the dance floor rocking all night, our guests didn't want to leave. The range of songs that the Catz can play is astonishing and appeals to all audiences, they even learned a couple of new songs just for us and crushed it! Richie and team are a pleasure to work with: they are professional, flexible, and know how to put on an incredible show. I can't imagine our wedding without the Catz and am thrilled to have found them. If you want to have the time of your life, look no further. read more

Music was fantastic and really set the vibe for our wedding. Richie was incredibly easy to work with to plan everything and make sure we had the best experience for our budget. read more

If you are reading this, you have found the perfect wedding band- book the Chicago Catz immediately. My husband and I booked the Chicago Catz for our wedding on 10/15/22 at the Sculpture Garden at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago and we are SO happy we did. The Chicago Catz made our reception a PARTY. We've had so many guests still telling us how incredible the band was and what a blast our dance floor was. They played the most perfect range of music- from our modern requests like Beyonce's most recent single "Break My Soul" and Robyn's "Dancing On My Own" to dance floor classics. They are incredibly talented and the sign-off they did to close the night made it feel like we were at a concert. We had about 12 pieces and I would highly recommend going for it. This group was dynamic, energetic and truly so incredible to watch perform. Richie was SO easy to work with the entire time leading up to our wedding and incredibly responsive and helpful as we made decisions. We ALSO used a guitar trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour through the Chicago Catz. Gabriel and his bandmates were incredible. Perfectly performing our requested ceremony music and creating the most ambiance setting for our cocktail hour. We've had multiple guests also mention how this trio just set the tone for the whole evening with magic. I can't recommend the Chicago Catz enough, book them for your wedding ASAP! read more

Chicago Catz - Performing Arts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Working with Richie and the Chicago Catz was a fantastic experience from start to finish! Very professional. Although we had to cancel our wedding due to COVID19, Richie was trustworthy and worked with us providing excellent advice, guidance and support along the way. read more

My wife and I hired the Catz for our wedding, and we couldn't have been happier with the decision. Richie (band leader) was incredibly accommodating through the entire process, and very responsive to all emails and calls. They did everything we asked for, and then some. He also acted as emcee, and helped take charge of the reception introductions when the time came. He even let me and some musically inclined friends get up and play some tunes during the set. Oh yeah, and they got everyone up and dancing! We got tons of compliments about the band after the wedding. I didn't want a typical cheesy wedding band. I wanted an old school soul/funk/R&B group that could play some fun covers, and these guys really delivered (at a very competitive rate compared to the other Chicago wedding bands we checked out). Long story short, these guys are top notch! read more

Richie and the Catz made our wedding dreams come true! The Catz got everyone out on the dance floor for hours on end - our guests are still raving about the incredible music. Not only are they incredible musicians, but they also were incredibly gracious and patient with our multiple covid delays since our original 2020 date. You won't be disappointed! read more

Richie and the Chicago Catz team were amazing!!! Really professional, responsive and easygoing leading up to the wedding, and the MOST FUN the day of the wedding! We got so many compliments from our wedding guests about their energy and how talented they are. Thank you Richie and team!! read more

When the band started playing the Dance floor was never empty. The play list and the band were FABULOUS!!!! I wish I had another wedding to plan so I could hire them again. Had so so many of my guest (270) say to me that the band made the night because they were so good. I would for sure recommend them. So easy to work with and so professional read more

The Chicago Catz crushed it. We could not recommend this band more. Most importantly, they were a awesome on our wedding night. Keeping the energy up and music going. The dance floor did not stop all night. Furthermore, Richie was awesome to deal with and went out of his way to make things as easy as possible for us. Between figuring out the microphones for the ceremony and scheduling the brand break, he could not have been for flexible and helpful throughout this process. Would recommend to any couple who is looking to have an awesome band who keeps the party rocking. Thanks! read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Richie and the Chicago Catz. We hired The Chicago Catz for our October wedding and from the very beginning Richie was extremely responsive, supportive and incredibly easy to work with. We met with Richie several times before our wedding date to discuss logistics, song choices and musical instrument options. The night of our wedding was incredible with many thanks to The Chicago Catz. Richie was the band leader, MC and point of contact the entire night. They played our song requests as well as a couple song requests from the parents. Our wedding guests could not stop dancing and telling us all night long how incredible the band was! Thank you to Richie and the entire band for making our night one to remember! read more

When we got engaged, our main priority for our reception was finding a great band that would keep our guests on the dance floor. Chicago Catz did that and more! They were so great to work with in lead up to the wedding. Richie is easy going and responds quickly to all emails and calls. We had such a fun time planning with them and they played great music all night that kept our dance floor packed til the very end! Our guests keep talking about how great they were! They were the highlight of our reception! My family loved them so much, my sister hired them immediately when she got engaged! We can't wait to celebrate with them again! read more

The Chicago Catz made our wedding! Everyone had a blast and continues to rave about how awesome the band was for our October 2014 wedding. They really felt the crowd and played songs from all generations...the dance floor was packed the whole night! Richie Davis was very easy to work with and very responsive and attentive to our budget and wedding night agenda. If you want a real band for your wedding, book the Catz ASAP! You will not be disappointed! read more

The entire time that the band was playing at our wedding, all anyone could do was come up to us and tell us how great the band was and how they felt like they were at a concert. Everyone was on the dance floor dancing the entire night. They played a great mix of classic and modern songs. The vocalists were incredible. The band was phenomenal. Also working with Richie was really a pleasure. He had a great laid-back and accommodating disposition throughout the whole process. Can't recommend them enough! read more

The Chicago Catz are the best wedding band EVER. I have now used the Catz for both my daughters' weddings and they were absolutely amazing. I had many, many guests comment about how great they were and they had never head such a wonderful band. They are an incredible group of individual musicians who are even better together. They are soulful, joyful, and a pleasure to listen to. Besides their ability to play, they have an innate and experienced sense of what the crowd wants to hear. We wanted a band that got people to dance and that's exactly what happened. It was a pleasure working with them from the original booking through making plans (they provided some wonderful ideas) all the way through to playing at the wedding. I recommend them wholeheartedly and hope to have another reason for us to hire them for another party. In my mind, there is no reason to even look at other bands. I enjoy them so much, I would happily go listen to them at a venue just to hear them play. read more

I don't know that I can sing their praises enough...these guys are SO amazing and talented. They completely made our wedding! The dance floor was packed until the very end. Their set list really caters to every single generation. Richie was very easy to work with, in regards to communication leading up to the big day..and the day went on effortlessly. Our guests RAVED about the Catz, and said that was by far the most memorable part of our wedding. We can't thank you enough for making our day so fun and entertaining. You all rock!! read more

We first heard The Catz at a bar in Wicker Park when we were in the process of selecting a band for my daughter's wedding. We called and hired them the next day, and what a great choice it was! The Catz are real musicians who love their music and their audience. Not only are they supremely talented musicians and vocalists, but they are also exceptional at reading the crowd. They played a key role in the magic of the event. LOVED working with Richie and Kevin prior to the wedding, and Kevin successfully took the reins at the wedding. Wish I could give them 100 stars! read more

I had the privilege of hearing the Chicago Catz at my friends wedding and they were absolutely incredible! Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night! The band was very enthusiastic and energetic! After attending many many weddings over the last 5 years, nothing even compared to the Chicago Catz. This is the absolute best wedding band I've ever heard! I highly recommend them! read more

In my experience, the Chicago Catz are among the finest entertainers in the world, not just in Chicago. Whether it's corporate or social activations, they bring a captivating, soulful and engaging performance that washes over the audience. Their ability to connect with any audience and provide superior musicianship and sound quality is unparalleled in my experience. Beyond this, there is an intangible quality to the Catz that comes from so many years of playing together and passion for the music that makes them worth every last cent. It isn't something easy to quantify but it is something you feel the second the band hits. You feel embraced and included in their passion and love for the music. They are hands down the best in the business and I will work with them forever. read more

From the very first email and phone call with Richie, our experience with the Chicago Catz was top notch. Richie was responsive, always happy to answer questions and give advice, and worked with us to help create a playlist that was perfect for our wedding. As a band, I'm not sure there is a group that is better. Every song they played was a complete hit and we had countless people coming up to us during the wedding and after asking us what the band name was. The Catz will even learn a handful of songs for you and their version of River by Leon Bridges, which is one we had them learn was such a memorable dance for my Wife and I during our wedding. We are so happy we found the Chicago Catz and would HIGHLY recommend them for anyone looking for a special wedding band. read more

The night after you wedding, you may wake up with sore feet, but there will be a huge grin on your face, if you hire Chicago Catz. The great reviews from our family and friends are still rolling in. Richie Davis, owner and bandleader has the market cornered with this group. Our family loves to dance and I don't think we sat down all night. If you hire this band, don't skimp and go for a big sound. We had eleven pieces. They get the sound mix just right. We had five singers, individually each had awesome voices and they harmonized beautifully. We have some musicians in our extended family and Richie agreed to let them play - no worries, one of them is a Grammy winner! Each band member is a virtuoso. Book this group and dance until the Catz come home! read more

Hands down The Chicago Catz were one of the best parts of our wedding. They are a top-notch band...musicians and singers were on fire! The best part was that you could tell they were thoroughly enjoying themselves and loved their jobs. That is the authenticity that makes a difference. Their great energy and voices, exceptional ability to read the crowd and amazing sound made our reception the fun, carefree, lively celebration that we wanted to offer to our guests. Guests continue to talk about how great the band was and that's nearly a year later. Leading up to the day, Richie was beyond accommodating and easy to work with. He offered great ideas and was always a quick call away and timely in his follow up. We were so thrilled with the Catz and have already recommended them to others. We really hope to enjoy their great music again soon. read more

Hiring the Chicago Catz was one of the best decisions we made regarding our wedding reception! We searched for a wedding band for months, but none of the bands we found were quite what we were looking for until we came across the Chicago Catz. When we initially contacted the band, they let us know that they would be performing at Nick's a few weeks later. My husband and I went to hear their set and after only one song, we KNEW we had to book them. They had everyone in the bar on their feet dancing. Richie was incredibly responsive throughout the planning process. The band learned multiple songs that we wanted played at our wedding and did a fabulous job with all of them. I can't recommend them enough - go book them now! read more

We hired the Chicago Catz as our wedding band and they were outstanding. If you are looking for a REAL band - not a wedding band - this is who you want. They rocked the house all night and everyone at our wedding was on the dance floor - from 3 yrs old to 85 yrs old. Check out their website to hear what and how they play. They were fantastic to work with and were able to honor all my requests for the wedding night: Piano and flute at the ceremony, then a jazz trio for cocktails, followed by a jazz quartet for dinner, and an 9 piece kick ass band for the reception. They did it all and even threw in an extra guy at the end! If you are looking for a band that your friends and family will still be talking about months and even years later, you want the Catz. You will not be disappointed! read more

My friends and I often went to various venues where The Catz played for a fun night of dancing. I had no idea they played weddings until I surprisingly got to dance happily to their music at a family wedding years ago. Immediately upon selecting their wedding date, my daughter called me and said "I want the band that Susan had for our wedding!" I got right on it and I knew if nothing else, with the Catz playing, it would be a fabulous party. Our guests were welcomed into the reception with the bridal party and the immediate families already dancing. They joined us and we danced an entire set before anyone sat down at their table. My feet and the myriad of compliments still coming in almost 2 months later confirm that having the Chicago Catz makes for a fabulously fun party!!!!!!! read more

We got married July 5, 2014 and cannot say enough great things about this band! Richie took care of everything, and would email me back faster than any other vendor! Our first dance song was unbelievable...our guests are still talking about them and how great it was. When midnight came around, everyone was yelling, 'ONE LAST SONG' - they were such a hit! Book them! read more

The Chicago Catz is the only wedding band to consider! We had a very specific idea of what we wanted--old R&B and soul classics, not very much contemporary or modern music. They were perfect. They learned our obscure first dance and father-daughter dance for us and it was like stepping into a time machine. The dance floor was packed all night and our friends and family have not stopped raving about them. read more