Est. 1930
A Division of The Arlington Institute of Music and the Performing Arts®

Weddings · Galas · Milestone Parties · Corporate

Live Music that Feels Like Champagne Bubbles & Class

The Midwest's wedding specialists delivering elegant ceremony music, lush cocktails, and dance-floor energy. We also light up birthdays, corporate galas, and any celebration that calls for a little sparkle.

Reserve Your DateChicago · Illinois Suburbs · Wisconsin · Michigan · Indiana

Signature Wedding Moments

Ceremony

Romantic strings, piano, harp, or vocals tailored to your aisle walk and special readings.

Cocktail Hour

Jazz trio, acoustic covers, or modern classics to keep the energy warm and luxe while guests mingle.

Reception

High-energy bands who read the room, keep the dance floor full, and handle key announcements.

Moments in Between

Entrance cues, toasts, first dances, and last songs arranged so everything flows flawlessly.

Beyond Weddings

Birthdays, holiday parties, fundraisers, and corporate celebrations deserve the same polish. We tailor the vibe: smooth jazz for dinner, upbeat bands for the big reveal, or a high-energy mix that keeps everyone on their feet.

We've played elegant rooftops in downtown Chicago, lakefront estates in Wisconsin, luxury ballrooms in the suburbs, and destination weekends across the Midwest.

Curated Ensembles

We hand-pick musicians for the sound you want—classical grace, jazz sophistication, or modern party energy.

Strings & Classics

Violin, viola, cello, harp, piano, classical guitar, and custom string duos, trios, or quartets.

Modern & Groove

Vocalists, sax, electric guitar, keys, percussion, and full bands that move from Motown to today's hits.

Jazz & Lounge

Trio or quartet with bass, drums, and horns for luxe cocktails and sophisticated dinners.

Custom Requests

Mix and match any instruments, add specialty songs, or build themed sets to match your story.

Planning Made Simple

  • Dedicated coordinator for timelines, cues, and load-in.
  • Song selection help for processional, recessional, and first dances.
  • Professional sound and lighting guidance for indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Travel-friendly teams across Chicago, IL suburbs, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana.

Wedding Music, Any Season

Couples searching for “wedding bands near me,” “string quartet for ceremony,” or “Chicago wedding music” find us because we match the vibe to the moment—ceremony strings, cocktail hour jazz, reception bands hybrids, and acoustic duos for intimate elopements.

Planning a June wedding, spring garden party, or cozy fall celebration? We build playlists that fit every season—romantic instrumentals for blooms, breezy summer hits for lakefront receptions, and classic dance-floor favorites that keep autumn and winter guests celebrating all night.

What do we offer

  • wedding bands near me / live wedding band Chicago
  • string quartet for wedding ceremony
  • cocktail hour music in Chicago downtown and Chicago suburbs
  • live sax or violin for reception
  • acoustic duo for small weddings and elopements

Seasonal & Venue Ready

  • June weddings, spring garden ceremonies, summer rooftops
  • Lakefront, barn, ballroom, and downtown loft receptions
  • Outdoor sound support and rain-ready plans
  • Travel-friendly teams across IL, WI, MI, and IN

From “wedding guitarist near me” to full party band and DJ in Chicagoland, we help you rank your moments as highly as the search terms that brought you here.

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