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88 Big Bands serving Ottawa, IL

Del Bergeson Swing Orchestra

5.0 (1)
New member

  • Joliet, IL
  • Big Band
  • 41 miles from Ottawa
  • $1,500 and up

Jim R. J. said “I have known Del for a number of years and besides being a great person, he's put together a stellar set of musicians. I've not only had the pleasure of running sound for them on numerous occasions,... ”
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Qrunch

5.0 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • 45 miles from Ottawa
  • $300 and up

Maddie P. said “We’ve had Eddy and his band, Qrunch, perform at a few of our brunches at CMB, and after the first time, we knew we wanted them back regularly. They bring so much life and energy to our space!... ”
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  • Naperville, IL
  • Wedding Band / Big Band
  • 45 miles from Ottawa
  • $900 and up

Shannon M. said “This is a band with horn section and two singers, one male and one female. They play a great variety of music: 70s rock, Motown, blues, soul, big band, etc. The two singers complement each other... ”
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  • Geneva, IL
  • Wedding Band / Big Band
  • 46 miles from Ottawa
  • $1500-$7500

Mitchell R. said “Northside Brass Music Co. played a Labor Day event at Lake Point Tower in Chicago. Beautiful music! Set list was fun and upbeat. Each member of the band spoke briefly at various times throughout the... ”

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Quick facts for Big Bands in Ottawa, IL

618 quotes sent

In the past year, Big Bands have sent 618 quotes to event planners.

182nd most popular

Big Bands rank #182 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 554 Big Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

2.7 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2.7 days (on average) to hire a Big Band.

Illinois ranks #5

Illinois is the 5th most popular state for Big Bands requests in the United States.

About booking Big Bands in Ottawa, IL

Big bands, or jazz orchestras, are musical powerhouses, usually comprised of 12-25 brass, woodwind, and rhythm section members. They perform a blend of jazz standards and swing music guaranteed to create a lively and timeless atmosphere at your party or event. A big band plays versatile and energetic music that makes them perfect as dance bands for many occasions, including wedding receptions, corporate events, festivals, or black-tie galas.

The cost of hiring a professional big band in Ottawa, Illinois will vary based on the band size, the event type, and travel costs. With the generally large size, you will also need to ensure your stage setup is appropriate for the style of music. Contact the local big bands above to receive customized quotes and pricing information.

While browsing Ottawa big bands, listen to audio and watch videos to learn about their style and whether they would be appropriate for your event. Read reviews to understand how they’ve met past clients’ expectations and what they do well. When hiring a big band, be prepared with venue information, ideal performance length, specific song requests, and other unique event details to ensure a smooth booking process.

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Big Bands serving the Ottawa, IL area

These Big Bands serve the wider Ottawa and La Salle county area and travel to Marseilles, Wedron, Grand Ridge, Utica, LaSalle, Serena, Oglesby, Seneca, Leonore, Triumph, Tonica, Peru, Troy Grove, Sheridan, Streator, Cedar Point, Ransom, Dalzell, Earlville, Kinsman, Lostant, Spring Valley, Leland, Standard, Newark, Millington, Ladd, Blackstone, Verona, and Mendota.