Amazing from beginning to end David Paige Band was…read moreeverything we wanted and more! We appreciated their low maintenance attitudes and their flexibility in playing all of our favorite songs! They had all ages of guests on the dance floor all night long and they were worth every penny! Thank you David Paige Band for making our wedding the party of the year!!!

This trio did music at my sister's wedding at St. Clement Church this weekend, it was divine!…read more Violin, cello and flute. Their repertoire includes liturgical, classical, Broadway, Gershwin, etc. Consider this emsemble if you require live music for your elegant event, whether a wedding or corporate function. And yes, they are bella...

We hired Funktastic for our July 12th wedding and we cannot say enough good things about them. They…read morewere absolutely amazing! Amber was a pleasure to work with and from the moment they started playing, they brought a vibrant energy to the room. They were soulful, upbeat and matched the tone of the event perfectly. So many of our guests came up to us throughout the evening (and even after!) to rave about how great the band sounded. They truly added something special to our celebration and helped make it unforgettable. If you're looking for a fun, soulful, talented, and high-energy group to bring your wedding or event to life, look no further. We're so grateful we found them and that they made our night a blast!

Funktastic is hands down the best wedding band I have ever seen perform. A friend of mine had…read morehired them for their wedding and after that we were sold. I reached out to Mike to see if they would be able to travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan and without hesitation he said yes. Alysha was amazing to work with from start to finish and their app to choose songs is very user friendly. 1000% best decision we could have made. Our guests are still talking about it. I can not wait to see them again at my brothers wedding in a few weeks!

3/3/18 So many concerns when planning a wedding. Will the…read morevenue stay solvent? Will the photographer show up? Will the food, baker, and florist make your guests glad they drove halfway across the state to attend your daughter's wedding. But mostly, will the band be so phenomenal that a week after the wedding, your friends are still saying that the band was the best they've ever heard at a wedding. And there it is...Matt Stedman Band and Ring of Music Orchestra is just such a band. Not only were the members so talented, Matt became a bit of a pre-wedding mentor for me and my daughter. He calmed our concerns, spent hours going over the song list and learned several new songs that were important to us. During the various stages of the wedding, he transitioned from calming ceremonial music, to upbeat cocktail music, to rock them out of their chairs!! There are not enough stars to give Matt Stedman - he's simply that good. I am so glad I chose Matt Stedman. He made my daughter's wedding a huge success. And one more thing, he takes his music and band very seriously. He wanted to make sure we were all having a good time, which we absolutely were. When the wedding ended, he spent quite a bit of time talking with me and my daughter. He personalized himself with us. By the time he left, I knew about his family, how he got started, and what music meant to him. By the time he was done, I wanted to adopt him. Wonderful band, one that is worthy of 10 stars.

Was lucky enough to be American Palace on 10/19/24 for my mom's gambling fun. This band was…read moreincredible!! 70s, 80s and 90s music had the casino dancing in their seats and on the cool dance floor! Hope to see them again!

Gentlemen of Leisure preformed at my husband's 70th birthday party last Friday night. As my husband…read moreintroduced them he said "If you'd like a good party, hire a DJ, if you'd like a great party, hire a band , if you'd like the best party ever, look no further than Gentlemen of Leisure. " They made the party! My friends are still talking about that they were the best band they have ever heard at a party. Our guests did not leave the dance floor for 3 hours! They band let me pick the songs, and new just how to organize them. Rudy (the Mgr), has been preforming for more than 50 years. He could not have been more easy & professional to work with on this memorable occasion. "The Gentlemen of Leisure" were anything be leisurely! They sang & played their hearts out. Best Chicagoland Band ever! Mellie D.

my husband heard them at an anniversary party. when he came home he told me we have to plan our…read moredaughter's wedding around the schedule of the band. My daughter got married in 2003. I have not yet been to a wedding since then that their guests had such a great time. they made my daughter's wedding the talk of the town for years.

If you've seen Cirque du Soleil in LV and Broadway plays in NY, you will be disappointed with this…read moreshow. Does not compare. Maybe I just didn't understand this show, but I didn't like how the whole show didn't really have a centralized plot or a theme. It was very random. Each person would display a talent and then perform it. There were random moments where they would crack jokes and then go back to being serious. I like the Chinese yo yo part and the work they did on the poles, but I've honestly never seen so many mistakes. During each segment, there was at least one mistake. One person would knock over the hoop, another would drop the ball or yo-yo, etc. I actually felt sorry for the performers because I'm sure they were better than that. I think the part when I laughed the most didn't even have to do with the show. They have a camera set up in the lobby and the audience inside the auditorium can see what those people outside are doing so you can imagine all the silliness they show on camera. We all applauded those people when they walked into the theater. haha

What an amazing performance. I won't go into too many details, but I am in awe of these seven…read moreperformers. They are so incredibly talented. I loved it so much I might go see it again! TRACES will keep you on your toes for 90 minutes. You will not want to blink for a second in case you miss something. They do a great job of combining crazy talent, humor and dancing! The show really blew me away. If you are able to catch a performance, I highly recommend it! Bravo! One more thing... Everyone is really good looking. Hello Florian.

Dennis DeYoung is a musical God and still has it today. STYX…read moreis one of my favorite bands of all time but I am boycotting the band and refuse to see them perform since James Young and Tommy Shaw kicked him out out of the band. Last summer, I turned down a free front row ticket to see STYX because there was no Dennis DeYoung. I was so glad to get a chance to see STYX on the Return To Paradise tour in 1996. Dennis DeYoung has NEVER made a sappy ballad. Those are powerful songs that have made Tommy Shaw and James Young rich. So rich to where Tommy Shaw & James Young can record garbage and go on tour making imbeciles of themselves playing Beatles covers. WTF?!?!?! Had Dennis DeYoung not been kicked out, STYX would still be a creative force. Even the Kilroy Was Here album with Mr. Roboto was creative, original and very artistic. The Dennis DeYoung ballads are amazing. To those that knock Dennis DeYoung, have any of you heard the solo albums by James Young? Tommy Shaw? They are HORRIBLE! At least Dennis DeYoung had 1 hit with 'Desert Moon' in 1984. Tommy Shaw had 3 failed albums before he teamed up with Ted Nugent (gasp), Jack Blades of Night Ranger and a session drummer to form Damn Yankees. James Young's 'City Slicker' was probably the worst rock album ever recorded. You wont find it because it went out of print shortly after it came out. Of all the hits STYX had, James Young only wrote 1 (Miss America) which has a huge Dennis DeYoung influence. Without the Oberheim polyphonic syth solo, that song would suck too! Dennis DeYoung's solo material is still great and I enjoy listening to them. Of course, nothing can beat The Grand Illusion and Pieces Of Eight albums. Dennis DeYoung is one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever and probably the most under-rated. Tommy Shaw and James Young can shove their guitars up their a$$ because without Dennis DeYoung, they'd be living in a trailer park!

Dennis, I've forgiven you for so much:…read more Your over-the-top hamminess The sappy Styx ballads Your theatricality and bombast (hello Mr. Roboto) Your ego I even defended you when you split with your Styx bandmates. That's one band that needs your voice - JY Young singing lead on the old hits is just not the same. But I'm sorry - you pushed me too far. When I go to see you perform, I expect all the familiar Styx classics. When you indulge yourself by slipping in non-Styx songs - who the hell wants to hear that? They were boring and put people to sleep, to boot. Please - make up with your former bandmates and do Styx the way it was meant to be done. Get back to Hunchback of Notre Dame, you high-voiced bastard. Leave me with memories of your better days: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3gNcYQOGM0

My husband and I checked out the Chicago Blues Festival 2026 on Sunday June 7th. We arrived at…read moreMillennium Park for the evening shows. This was our first time seeing the festival. It was a fun time! So many people enjoying the music - all ages and family friendly. Plus it's free!

I love this festival! It's free to start with and it's located in a popular/iconic location in…read moreChicago. Parking can be difficult & expensive so, I suggest taking public transportation. - The layout of the festival is easy to navigate and finding seating is a breeze. Bring your own chairs or a blanket and make yourself comfortable for the multiple different sets available. - I don't have to tell you how great the music is. All your family members will love going to this festival. It's safe, comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.