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Big Bands in Chicago, IL

1,069 quotes sent

In the past year, Big Bands have sent 1,069 quotes to event planners

166th most popular

Big Bands rank #166 in popularity out of 547 categories on GigSalad

4.9 out of 5 stars

349 Big Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars

Typically hired for

Birthday Parties and Wedding Receptions in Chicago

1.3 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.3 days (on average) to hire a Big Band

Illinois ranks #9

for Big Band requests in the United States

Recent requests
for Big Bands in Chicago, IL

  • Birthday Party
    Birthday Party on Mar 9th, 2019 with 25 guests

    Chicago, Illinois

    • Performance location

      Indoor

    • Performance length

      30-60 minutes

    • Electrical outlets available

      Yes

    • Equipment needed

      I'm not sure yet

    • Expenses covered

      No, the talent is responsible for all

    • Age range of audience

      All ages

    • Services requested

      Brief appearance

      Performance

    • Performance area size

      There is not a stage

    • Song requests

      Big Band Favorites and Frank Sinatra

    • Details

      Hi- I am throwing a party for my dad's 80th birthday and am trying to get an idea of what it would cost to have a live musician. It will be a smaller party. Wondering if it is appropriate to have live entertainment and what it would cost. Thanks

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Big Bands in Chicago, IL

Bring back the big, bold music of the 30s and 40s with these Big Bands. With the jazzy tunes cascading out of the saxophones and keys tapping on the piano, you won't be able to stop dancing! Top it all off with a smooth-voiced crooner to really make the evening. Bring on the horns, strings, and drums and strike up the band. Your guests will be swing dancing the night away as they are transported back to the heydays of the jazz big band in the 1930s and 40s. Book one of these big bands to add some vintage flair to any event. Search for Big Bands in Chicago, Illinois above.

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