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Darren S. said “This band is exceptional! They sound amazing! They were super easy to work with! And even when they got delayed in traffic, they were able to set up and…”
Julie C. said “I have known Mr. Smolen for well over 15 years. I have taken bus tours of dancers to numerous Midwest Ballrooms and Casinos just to dance to his music.…”
Big Band Boom! is an honest to goodness 17 piece big band and there is nothing that compares to that sound when you are able to experience in a live setting. No…
Stardust is a 13-piece big band (with optional singer) that can provide jazz for dancing or listening in both casual and upscale settings. Depending on room size…
The Sound Hounds is a 10-member ensemble that plays danceable big band classics and jazz standards. We have five horns, four rhythm instruments, and a terrific…
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Madison . M. said “Hosted a special "concert" for my sister and her fiancè, and Louis Entertainment sent out their accordion player, who was phenomenal. Great…”
Jerusha M. said “Martini Lunch played at our wedding. Tim, the band leader, was very accommodating to work with, he went above and beyond to meet all of our requests.…”
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Jennifer I. said “I hired Jack for my dad's 70th surprise party, and he did not disappoint. He sounds just like Frank Sinatra himself! He got the birthday celebrant involved…”
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Steve S. said “The show was fantastic. Great performance!!!”
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Cocktail Parties, Wedding Receptions, and Fundraisers in Chicago
for Big Band requests in Illinois
From request to booking, it takes 1.1 days (on average) to hire a Big Band
Chicago, Illinois
The Nite Hawks are Simply Amazing
Top to bottom the best investment we made for the cocktail reception for our wedding! From day one, Ken was extremely available for all of our questions and offered to learn songs for us! The booking process was super easy, and they just needed to know where and when and we were all set. Truly the hit of the night, all of our guests were so impressed and even passersby that could hear them stopped and were trying to figure out where the awesome music was coming from! It gave our reception energy, fun and class! Honestly as the bride, the only thing I am disappointed by is the fact my husband and I were busy off taking pictures that we didn't have more time to dance! True top class professionals!! Can't wait to book them again for another event!
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Chicago, Illinois
Performance location
Indoor
Group size preferred
3 person
Equipment needed
Backline (instruments)
Expenses covered
No, the talent is responsible for all
Age range of audience
65+
Setup information
Whenever they need to be ready for the performance
New Yeawr's Eve
The residents in my retirement community had a blast and enjoyed every minute!!! Thanks so much!!
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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