Vandella, formerly known as Wish You Were Here, are a real life couple who bring more than two decades of experience performing live events, private celebrations, and upscale venues. Powered by a high-energy lineup of vocals, guitar and keys—with optional drums and bass – Adrian Davis and Jennifer Lee Knuth have a set list that spans multiple decades and genres, blending throwback anthems, 90s and 2000s favorites, modern pop hits, rock classics, and crowd singalongs that spark instant nostalgia. It is the kind of show that brings people together across generations, where guests hear the soundtrack of their youth, relive core memories, and create brand new ones all in the same night.
3 reviews
Mal B.
February 24, 2026Wish You Were Here was one of the best decisions we made for our event. The energy was fun, creative, and kept the night moving in the best way. What really set them apart was the song selection. These weren’t your typical bar covers. Every song was a recognizable hit, but played in a way that felt cool and actually fun to listen & dance to. Guests were coming up to us all night commenting on them, which honestly says everything. They elevated the whole party without trying to be the center of attention... they just gave the room such great energy. If you’re looking for live music that your guests will love, book them.
- Mal
Hired as: Cover Band, Party Band
Karen A.
December 9, 2025Our party site had a view of the Chicago skyline, and we wanted a music duo that was just as dazzling. Wish You Were Here delivered sonic and visual gold. These talented musicians brought a level of class and sass that transformed our party into a sophisticated, Instagrammable experience. Their ability to read the crowd and tailor the setlist was next level. The highlight that everyone is still DMing me about? When they played Sade's "Smooth Operator." Hearing that iconic "coast to coast, LA to Chicago" line while actually staring at the Chicago skyline was a mic-drop moment that brought the house down. Book Wish You Were Here, and the only thing your crowd will wish for is an encore.
Hired as: Party Band
Gabriela B.
November 25, 2025I booked Wish You Were Here for my 35th birthday, and I am so glad I did. They totally made the night! The energy was perfect from the start, and they knew exactly how to read the room. I loved that they put their own spin on the covers while still keeping them recognizable. What really stood out, though, was their stage presence. It’s one thing to be a good musician, but these guys are actual performers. They engaged with the crowd and turned a regular birthday party into a real show. If you want a band that sounds great and is actually fun to watch, definitely book them.
Hired as: Party Band
Price range: $600 – $2000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes
Jennifer Knuth and Adrian Davis bring more than two decades of experience performing for live events, private celebrations, and upscale venues. Their versatile setlist spans multiple genres and eras, and can be fully tailored to match the tone and energy of your event. The duo’s candlelit, speakeasy-inspired presentation creates an inviting atmosphere and refined ambiance, delivering a vibey, engaging sound that enhances the room without ever overwhelming it.
Adrian and Jen are a real-life couple and professional musical duo offering live music for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Blending romantic vocals with piano and guitar, they deliver elevated, genre-crossing interpretations of popular songs, tailored to each event, both big and small.
Jen is a former dueling pianist at Howl at the Moon Chicago with over a decade of experience performing thousands of shows—from weddings and corporate events to high-energy nights at popular bars—known for her ability to transform the energy in any room into something tangible and memorable. Before her dueling piano career, Jen was a Universal recording artist and toured extensively as the lead vocalist for projects including the award-winning wedding band Hey Jimmy! and the high-energy cover band, Your Villain My Hero. She has performed at events such as Milwaukee’s Summerfest, the Hard Rock Casino and Joe’s Live.
Adrian has been featured in the Tribune, Sun-Times, and Chicagoist, and has appeared on ABC’s Windy City Live. A fixture in Chicago’s top rooms—including House of Blues, Double Door, Buddy Guy’s Legends, Lazy Bird, and The Bassment—his songwriting and production shape the distinctive, one-of-a-kind arrangements performed live by Wish You Were Here. Beyond the stage, Adrian has composed original music for commercial brands (Nike, Chanel, Dyson), sporting events, and film.
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Hotel California - The Eagles
Fat Bottomed Girl - Queen
What's Up - 4NonBlondes
Highway to Hell - ACDC
You Shook Me All Night Long - ACDC
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne
Complicated - Avril Lavigne
Love Shack - B52's
All the Small Things - Blink 182
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
What's My Age Again - Blink 182
Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
1985 - Bowling for Soup
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leopard
Sweet Child of Mine - Guns & Roses
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne
Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
Pony - Genuine
Tennisee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
I Love Rock and Roll - Joan Jett
Jack & Diane - John Melloncamp
Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Wonderwall - Oasis
Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Champaign Supernova - Oasis
Purple Rain - Prince
Man! I Feel like a Woman - Shania Twain
Any Man of Mine - Shania Twain
All Star - Smash Mouth
Santaria - Sublime
Love Story - Taylor Swift
You Belong with Me - Taylor Swift
All too Well - Taylor Swift
Linger - The Cranberries
Zombie - The Cranberries
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes
Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
Ocean Avenue - Yellowcard
A Bar Song (Tipsy) - Shaboozy
Fast Car - Luke Combs
Beautiful Things - Benson Boone
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Higher - Creed
Creep - Radiohead
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Country Girl Shake It - Luke Bryan
Fight For Your Right - Beastie Boys
Devil Went Down To Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Somebody to Love - Queen
We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions - Queen
Under Pressure - Queen
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - Proclaimers
Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Let's Go Crazy - Prince
Suspicious Minds - Elvis
Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springstein
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac
Silver Spring - Fleetwood Mac
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
You Give Love a Bad Name - Bon Jovi
Crazy Bitch - Buck Cherry
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
Me & Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
Take a Little Piece of My Heart - Janis Joplin
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson
Don't Speak - No Doubt
Escape ( Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks
What I Got - Sublime
Lover - Taylor Swift
Dreams - The Cranberries
Your Love - The Outfield
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Texas, Hold 'Em - Beyonce
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
I Had Some Help - Post Malone, Morgen Wallen
Lover - Taylor Swift
Say It Ain't So - Weezer
Circles - Post Malone
Neon Moon - Brooks & Dunn
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Fishing In The Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Dixieland Delight - Alabama
This Love - Maroon 5
Every Breath You Take - The Police
Livin La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Thunderstruck Intro - ACDC
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Saturday Night's Alright - Elton John
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
Pepas - Farruko
Gasolina Chorus - Daddy Yankee
Oye Como Va - Santana
The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
Shout - Isley Brothers
Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and The Waves
Starships - Nicki Minaj
When Doves Cry - Prince
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Hound Dog - Elvis
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis
What's Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner
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I'm A Believer - The Monkeys
Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheel
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Take My Breath Away - Berlin
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I Miss You - Blink 182
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Last Dance with Mary Jane - Tom Petty
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I Feel Good - James Brown
Jump - Van Halen
Beat It - Michael Jackson
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
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Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
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House of the Rising Sun - The Animals
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