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297 Bands and Groups serving Lake Forest, IL

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Mario Dueñas

5.0 (24)
Top Performer
33 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
Forest P. F. said “We hired them to perform at our first outdoor concert fundraiser. They truly exceeded our expectations. They arrived promptly, and from the moment they started playing, the music was fantastic. Their... ”
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Chicago Bands

5.0 (1)
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7 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Latin Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300-5000
Jasmine J. said “Everyone loved the band. I received reviews all the next week about it. They were prompt and the need was fulfilled for the event. ”
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The Jazz Arts Duo

4.95 (18)
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29 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $500 - $2000
Sharon L. said “Will definitely hire again. They were great for the venue and vibe we were looking for. ”
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Who Knew

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • 20 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
Jonathan F. said “What's great here is that Who Knew provided professionalism the entire way; from the first email to the end-of-the-night. They listened to what I wanted and not just delivered, but succeeded (played... ”
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Buford T. Judd and the Dumptrucks

5.0 (13)
3 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $650-$2500
Leah B. said “You dont have to be a musician to know that Buford T Judd & The Dumptrucks have talent! We hired them for our outdoor wedding reception on a local patio and they sounded amazing! Chris coordinated... ”
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Cielito Lindo

4.92 (57)
138 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Mariachi Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $400 and up
Sarah M. said “We had the Cielito Lindo Mariachi band come in and perform to kick off one of our most important annual meetings. It got everyone pumped up and ready to discuss our trajectory and expectations... ”
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment

4.92 (68)
243 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300 dollars and up
Nadia H. said “The Jazz Duo was amazing, our guests loved the entertainment. They were a classy addition to our event ”
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Mariachi JVcarterproductions

4.97 (44)
74 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Mariachi Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
Ashley O. said “Loved it was very professional and great would recommend to friends and family ”
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The John Behling Group

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $450-$3000
Sandra K. said “Yes, John and his fellow TRiO members were all of the above and more. (stupendous, superb, satisfying and savvy.)They delivered an outstanding array of classical tunes per my request, and they jelled... ”
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Markus Rutz Music

5.0 (12)
23 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300 and up
Victoria F. said “Hired the 3 piece trio for a corporate banquet dinner as ambiance for our evening. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Markus Rutz. The group played a great set of music and were very... ”
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Chicago Samba

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Samba Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
Vanessa said “We cannot thank Mo and his team enough for the wonderful performance they provided at my wedding. The children and adults were mesmerized with the dance/show and my family will certainly use their... ”
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The Friends Band

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
Paul D. said “The Friends Band did an excellent job for us. We were looking for a band to entertain our crowd and to get them dancing. They went above and beyond our expectations. They had multiple... ”
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The Other Woman

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  • Lake Forest, IL
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • $500 and up
The Other Woman is a high-energy Chicago-area cover band built to get people dancing, singing and having a great time. Our setlist spans decades of crowd...
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Abbey Ray and the Sunstones

5.0 (4)
  • Winnetka, IL
  • Country Band / Bands and Groups
  • 12 miles from Lake Forest
  • $1000 and up
Kristen M. said “Working with Abbey Ray and the Sunstones was a really great experience for us. A group of us volunteers were putting on a large event with multiple bands for the first time and they stepped in and... ”
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The LMT Ensemble

5.0 (2)
  • Evanston, IL
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 17 miles from Lake Forest
  • $500 and up
Jessica N. said “Kurt Loeffler leads fabulous music groups and performs at the retirement community I work at frequently, and my residents ALWAYS love them and ask for them to return! Kurt is an excellent drummer,... ”
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The Hogmires

5.0 (8)
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15 Verified bookings
  • Wilmette, IL
  • Bluegrass Band / Bands and Groups
  • 14 miles from Lake Forest
  • $250 and up based on duration and band size
Matt B. said “These guys were awesome. Our guest loved them and we couldn’t get enough. Don’t hesitate to book the Hogmires! ”
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Bourbon Aristocracy

5.0 (5)
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7 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Bluegrass Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $800 and up
Carey S. said “We hired Bourban Aristacracy to play at an outdoor party we had. Acoustic Bluegrass music was a little different than what most guests listen to, however, everybody raved about how enjoyable they... ”
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My Cousin’s Jacket

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Barrington, IL
  • Rock Band / Bands and Groups
  • 17 miles from Lake Forest
  • $150 - $2000
Robert P. said “First - great catalog of songs and music from multiple decades. Second - great communication and timeliness as they responded quickly and arrived when they said they would. Third - they kept the... ”
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The Westerlees

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Antioch, IL
  • Swing Band / Bands and Groups
  • 20 miles from Lake Forest
  • $600-2000
Jamie S. said “Band was very friendly and their music was enjoyed by all. Would recommend them for sure. ”
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Suburban Jazz Ensemble

1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
We are primarily a jazz group that plays jazz standards. However, we also play some blues and Latin, and rock tunes in a jazz style. We can get a variety of...
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Take Note

5.0 (6)
12 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Barbershop Quartet / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300-$800
Jennifer S. said “The four gentlemen of Take Note are a class act. They performed a song at my father in laws memorial service and we could not have been more pleased. They were so gracious and did a great performance.... ”
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Blue Rose

New member
  • Glenview, IL
  • Country Band / Bands and Groups
  • 13 miles from Lake Forest
  • $2-hours: duo $600, trio $800, full band $2,000
Hey! Thanks for checking us out, new friend! We are Blue Rose, an on-the-rise Americana roots band from the Chicago area! We would love to make your event...
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The Saratogas

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • Oldies Music / Bands and Groups
  • 20 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
Playing retro hits from the 60s thru the 80s: Motown, Soul, Yacht Rock & Classic Rock with some dance and party music to keep the party going! You'll love...
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Sealed with a Kiss Band

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • 20 miles from Lake Forest
  • $1,000 and up.
Sealed with a Kiss (SWAK) is the fastest growing cover band in the Chicagoland areas!! Fronted by talented females who deliver soaring vocals and supported by...
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Kerosene

  • Fox Lake, IL
  • Acoustic Band / Bands and Groups
  • 20 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
Kerosene is a high-energy band based in McHenry, Lake, and Kane Counties, bringing a mix of country, rock, and pop hits from every generation. Led by powerhouse...
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Bossydog

4.90 (7)
  • Bartlett, IL
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • 25 miles from Lake Forest
  • $600 and up
Silvia A. said “I hired Bossy Dog on Saturday, November 24, 2012. They were great, we had people of all ages. Bossy Dog had songs that my parents loved, My dad said they rocked LA BAMBA. The birthday boy, my... ”
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Funk Brotherz

5.0 (1)
  • Elgin, IL
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • 27 miles from Lake Forest
  • $750 and up
Sandra L. said “Jerome Cunningham and the Funk Brotherz Band are awesome musicians and performers! Our guests enjoyed the current hits as well as the trip down memory lane with Top Billboard R & B Songs as well as... ”
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Enrique Calderon y su Orquesta

  • Chicago, IL
  • Salsa Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
Enrique Calderon y su Orquesta provides an energetic set of Salsa, Cha Cha and other Latin rhythms for people to dance and enjoy! He has a couple of orignal...
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Manny Petty Music

5.0 (4)
New member
  • Chicago, IL
  • Acoustic Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $250 - $1250
Chi T. said “If I could give Manny 10 stars, I would. I hired Manny to play a private concert as part of a date. I wanted to sing Extreme's "More than Words" to my date, so Manny created a guitar and harmony track... ”
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The Flippojazz Ensemble

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
2 Verified bookings
  • Skokie, IL
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 16 miles from Lake Forest
  • $500-$3,500
Sarah N. said “I reached out to Dave with the Flippojazz Ensemble about playing at my wedding and I was blown away with how great they were to work with, especially since my we had some specific requests! Dave was... ”
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Melody by Leslie

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • Oldies Music / Bands and Groups
  • 25 miles from Lake Forest
  • $175-$600
Kathryn B. said “I hired Leslie for a gig in another state as a present. She was very organized and detailed in her communication, and I have every confidence she led a lovely holiday sing along. ”
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The GNR Duo (George and Rod)

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Acoustic Band / Bands and Groups
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
Jordan M. said “I highly recommend hiring the DNR Duo for your event. They were timely, fun, and phenomenal singers. They have a great set list that everyone will enjoy! ”
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Bands and Groups serving the Lake Forest, IL area

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