Purple Haze is a co-ed a cappella group from Northwestern University in Evanston. Our group sound is perfect for holiday parties, birthdays, company events, weddings, and sporting events.
You can find our recent performance videos on YouTube, and our studio albums on all streaming platforms! You can also find us on social media @purplehazenu.
We're a group of friends who really love to sing beautiful music together, and we'd love to help make your event a success!
1 review
Johnathon K.
February 22, 2026I hired Purple Haze to sing my wife's favorite song to her for her birthday. Not only were they able to accommodate my request, but they knocked it out of the park! From communication to coordination Purple Haze did not disappoint.
The performance was amazing. All three solos had us starstruck, and each member were obviously well seasoned preformers.
I highly recommend booking Purple Haze for your next event, you will not be disappointed!!!!!
10/10
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Hired as: A Cappella Group
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 5 - 60 minutes
Purple Haze has a diverse repertoire suitable for almost any occasion. We sing everything from traditional Christmas carols (Silent Night), to old school Aretha Franklin, to Lady Gaga.
Our presence is youthful and dynamic, and we can be as involved or uninvolved with members of your event as you desire! Our mission is to provide an exciting and communal musical experience that will add that extra something special to your event.
Formed in 1996, Purple Haze has been singin’, dancin’, and lovin’ for twenty years! Completely run by students, we rehearse on a weekly basis and put on a killer show every quarter.
Aside from campus shows, Purple Haze also performs throughout the Chicagoland area at events and school workshops. Purple Haze has released ten studio albums, culminating in Sapphire, containing songs from our 2023 ICCA set. Our songs have been recognized on various national a cappella compilation CD’s. Mouth Off, an a cappella podcast, called us “the best you’re ever going to hear out of the whole midwestern United States” and “the group that everyone wants to party with!” Our music is available on iTunes and Spotify! You can also find us on social media @purplehazenu.
Purple Haze goes on tour every year, alternating between domestic and international trips. Recent destinations have included Peru, Costa Rica, Houston, and Puerto Rico! We also compete biennially in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA)! But, most importantly, Purple Haze is a group of friends who love to sing together!
Our sound requirements are entirely adaptable. If your setup allows for three microphones and a speaker, we'll certainly take you up on that offer, but we sing acoustic all of the time, and we feel extremely comfortable either way.
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Itasca, IL
Purple Haze has an extensive repertoire and we are constantly learning new songs! Here are some of our favorites:
Son of A Preacher Man - Aretha Franklin
Bass Song- Eryn Allen Kane
You're No Good - Linda Ronstadt
Physical - Dua Lipa
Creep - Radiohead
Angels - Khalid
River - Bishop Briggs
The Motherlode - The Staves
Holding Out for a Hero - Bonnie Tyler
Work Song - Hozier
Independent Women Pt. 1/Miss Independent (Medley) - Destiny's Child, Ne-Yo
End of Time - Beyonce
Time Machine - Ingrid Michaelson
Sour Candy - Melt
Try -Lawrence
Dark Necessities- Red Hot Chili Peppers
Assorted Christmas Music:
Deck the Halls
O Holy Night
Silent Night
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
This Christmas
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