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80 Big Bands serving Pekin, IL

Del Bergeson Swing Orchestra

5.0 (1)
New member

  • Joliet, IL
  • Big Band
  • 105 miles from Pekin
  • $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
  • 113 miles from Pekin
  • $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!... ”

Ken Slauf

4.97 (27)
Top Performer
84 Verified bookings

  • Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Big Band
  • 122 miles from Pekin
  • $200 and up

Geoff C. said “Ken was fantastic at The Dock Bar & Grill! His live music set was the perfect vibe for dinner. Our patrons loved every moment, and we had a great turnout thanks in no small part to his performance.... ”
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  • Oak Park, IL
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • 133 miles from Pekin
  • Contact for rates

Second City Jazz is a Chicago-based jazz ensemble specializing in live music for private events across the Midwest. We deliver elegant jazz standards,...

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Quick facts for Big Bands in Pekin, IL

615 quotes sent

In the past year, Big Bands have sent 615 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 Pekin, 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 Pekin, 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.

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Big Bands serving the Pekin, IL area

These Big Bands serve the wider Pekin and Tazewell county area and travel to Marquette Heights, Mapleton, South Pekin, Bartonville, Groveland, Creve Coeur, Kingston Mines, East Peoria, Tremont, Glasford, Peoria, Morton, Green Valley, Hanna City, Manito, Peoria Heights, Edwards, Delavan, Banner, Mackinaw, Washington, Hopedale, Trivoli, Germantown Hills, Heritage Lake, Deer Creek, Forest City, Mossville, and San Jose.