DRS Music: Chicago Wedding band winners of National Award for Chicago Wedding Band performances.

Awesome Live Band

1/28/10 Posted by Schnabel Samson

Once we chose the venue for our wedding, we could only have a live band. We had our ceremony & reception at the Hotel Intercontinental, Renaissance Ballroom. After listening to other band's demo CD's, we felt that DRM sounded the best. Upon our first meeting with David Rothstein, we noticed right away his natural ability to establish rapport with the client, enthusiasm, and more importantly his attention to detail & our needs. Many of our guests commented that his band was one of the best live bands they have heard. We agree strongly & were very happy with the music. Though live bands can be pricey, this one is worth every penny.

Amazing band!

1/27/10 Posted by Paige and Kevin Kelly

David and his band were incredible! We got married on New Year's Eve in downtown Chicago, people were begging us to keep them playing longer and it was 2am. Everyone was dancing all night and had so much fun. David was very professional and such a delight to work with. We really felt like he took care of us that night. David really did deliver on everything he promised us. We are just hoping he is still working in 25 years so we can throw a big anniversary party and use them again!

Phenomenal Job at our Wedding!!!

1/25/10 Posted by Jason Kilsdonk

My wife and I were married May 9, 2009, and had a wonderful experience hiring David to take care of our music for both the ceremony and reception. We were able to pick from an extensive song list, encompassing any variety of music we could want to choose from, to create our perfect song list. One of the best parts was being able to pick songs we wanted that the band had not played before. The band did a phenomenal job accommodating our requests, and our guests had a great time dancing and enjoying an excellent performance! I would highly recommend David to anyone who wants to have music a cut above the rest for any type of special occasion!

Our wedding was lights out!

1/16/10 Posted by Amber and Joel Casper

David and his band were part of our October wedding at the Sofitel downtown. We had the classical quartet, the jazz trio and the 11 piece orchestra for dancing. The ceremony music was great - and the Ceremony Music Director, Alex, was very helpful to my wife before the wedding.

Our hora was amazing, and we had the dance floor packed the whole night even though it was a Sunday. It was a great selection of music for all age groups. We received lots of compliments from our guests, and we had a great time too!

David had great communication and follow up from the very beginning. The band was punctual and professional - on your wedding day its nice not to have to worry about that kind of stuff.

Thanks!

Best Band Ever!

12/06/09 Posted by Perry and Katie Crawford

We were married on October 17, 2009 and they were amazing! The dance floor was packed from the first song until the very end of the night. They learned a couple songs at our request and filled the night with personalization. It was a couple days after the maid of honor's birthday, so David had a birthday card for her and the whole 10-piece band sang happy birthday to her. The lead singer was awesome. Really, they keep their promise that they will keep the floor packed with tons of fun.

Pros: They Rock!

Cons: None

What else can I say?

11/18/09 Posted by Megan and Anthony Pesce

Everyone here has written some amazing things about this great band and MC. I will say this in addition to seconding everyone else: DRM absolutely made our wedding. They brought everything together for us, and really helped us feel like we were having exactly the wedding that we wanted. The music was to taste, the Sinatra singer was excellent, the music was great.

What DRM really brings is the great energy and atmosphere and MCing. Absolutely amazing, professional, and exciting. If you want your wedding to be fun, energetic, and professional, this is the way to go. So many weddings can be cheesy or corny because the MC is like that, or is not excited. David made our wedding exciting and fun and intimate and formal all at the same time. I saw people in my family dancing that I never thought would be off their chairs.

The service, the compatibility, and all that other stuff are of course there and above par. I'll leave that to the other commenters. If you have questions, I would just call David; that's what I did and I was impressed from the beginning. We didn't even bother looking at other bands after we found DRM. Thanks again.

Pros: Friendly, Talented, Professional, Energetic

Cons: None

Great Band and Atmosphere!

11/16/09 Posted by Antonella and Brendan Mazur

David and his band played our wedding over a month ago and we continue to get complements on their performance. The band did a great job of reading the crowd and adjusting the play list to keep everyone dancing right up to the end of the night. The musicians and singers were great and very talented. They also took the time to learn several songs for the mother/father dances which are probably not played often. All in all, David did an excellent job of listening to what we wanted and delivering well beyond our expectations!

Worth the Money!

11/06/09 Posted by Jimmy and Jill Lahanis

David Rothstein Band played for our wedding on 10/02/09. My husband was very unsure about getting a band vs a DJ, he was not convinced that it was worth the cost. But , after meeting with David and seeing that it wasn't just about the music its about the whole flow of the wedding we decided to go with the band. We could not have been happier!!! We went with the full horns section and had Lou sing for us over dinner. THE HORNS ARE A MUST!!!! We didn't have to worry about a thing the whole night. The band is very professional and has their act together. Well Done.

Thanks for a great night and a fun time!

Fabulous Band!

11/01/09 Posted by Beth Crawford

David Rothstein and his band played at my brother's wedding a few weeks ago, and they did an amazing job! The music was fun and I couldn't believe how much energy the band-members had, they kept playing for hours! Everyone at the wedding was having a blast, and there was dancing for hours, which I think was largely due to the wonderful entertainment. They even played the Beatles song "Hey Jude" for my nephew Jude = )

Thanks for a great night and a fun time!

A pleasure to work with

10/08/09 Posted by Kathy Cervone

My husband and I got married on October 16, 2009, in Geneva, Illinois, and we are sooo glad we hired David to help us on our special day. He was the ultimate professional, maintaining regular contact with us during the months and weeks before the wedding, and helping us plan the ceremony and reception afterwards. People loved the four-string quartet during the ceremony and the three-piece jazz band during dinner. The seven-piece band was also exceptional. My husband and I finally watched a video of our wedding tonight, and it was great to see that our friends and family enjoyed the music so much and danced the night away. You were all great to work with, and you helped make the night something we and our loved ones will always remember. THANK YOU : )

Great Review on Yelp!

10/08/09 Posted by Dawn D.

Only wedding I have ever been to where everyone was dancing! Absolutely fantastic!

Amazing and Energetic Band!

10/08/09 Posted by Rebecca Roller Daisley

We used David Rothstein Music for our wedding and could not have been happier with the night! They did an amazing job of getting EVERYONE on the dance floor all night long... They did a great job learning about us and listened to what we'd want to hear... It was like our own personal upbeat concert! They did a great job with the Klezmer portion of the night, getting all of the older guests involved, and they did an amazing job with the mainstream music.

My husband is from New Zealand, so they did a great job learning some NZ music to add to the night and we requested they learn "Land Downunder." They put so much into learning the song that it really made the night. They even brought out a flute to stay really true to the song, which was the talk of the night! It was really impressive.

Tons of our guests went out of their ways to tell us how amazing the band was and that it was the most fun wedding they'd ever been to! If you're looking for a quite night for your wedding, this is not the band for you... We had an amazing night, thanks to the music and I've never been so exhausted in my entire life!

Excellent Band!

10/02/09 Posted by Laura Almasan

David Rothstein and his 10 piece band is fabulous! They played at my sister's wedding and I was very impressed. The music was upbeat; he kept people dancing and he also did a few fun games during the night to break up the hours of dance music. This really helped to keep everyone interested in the evening's activities. I highly recommend his band!

Great Wedding Band!

09/18/09 Posted by jfakonas

David and his band did a fantastic job at our wedding! They had all of our guests up and dancing for several hours straight, and David did a great job as our emcee. Highly recommended!!

- Jim and Ren Fakonas

The Perfect Soundtrack For Our Wedding

09/04/2009 Posted by tkesller

David Rothstein's band made our wedding unforgettable! They played the perfect set to make the perfect soundtrack for the best night of our lives!

- Todd Kessler

Enjoyable Wedding Band

08/30/2009 Posted by Lisa7409

David Rothstein Music was a part of our wedding planning that we did not get worked up about because of the excellent organization, experience, and professionalism of the band. To compliment that, the band was awesome and even came off stage at times to work the crowd. Our dance floor was always crowded and we still get compliments today about the band. Numerous people have come up to us saying how the night started with such energy from when we first entered the reception hall and this energy never died. They are talented and very involved, ensuring that the night goes smoothly and most importantly, that everyone has a good time. Plus, they are even willing to learn songs if necessary, and that was huge for us.

Nate and Lisa

Pros: Organized, Professional, Good Sound

Oh What a Night!

08/14/2009 Posted by Valorie S.

I hired the David Rothstein Band for my wedding on July 31, 2009 and my guests haven't stopped talking about how great and fun they were. They added so much energy to the room. They engaged the guests in alot of fun dances. They created special moments for me..the bride...and my new husband to interact and bond with our guests...our loved ones! This band was worth the money! They kept us dancing from the moment we stepped in the ballroom, in between meal courses, and all thru the night. I wanted a do over at the end of the night because i was having so much fun that i didn't want it to end....ever!!!

Pros: Leaders of Fun!

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David's Band+Our Wedding = Energy, Excitement & Fun!!

07/21/2009 Posted by MarkOmura

David was a true professional from the very first day we met him. His passion and excitement was evident throughout the scheduling and planning process. Our wedding was held at the Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook, on Friday, July 17th. David put together a string quartet for our ceremony, the jazz trio for the cocktail hour, the 5 piece ensemble for dinner and the 11 piece orchestra for the reception which included "Lou", the Frank Sinatra crooner. The energy level by the entire band was electric and had everyone dancing and laughing till the very end. The performances were over-the-top, and our guests are still raving about David Rothstein and his band!! Not only was he a top-notch vendor, we now consider him a friend!

Sincerely,

Mark & Sharon

Pros: Outstanding energy from start to finish!

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Very fun wedding band!

07/20/2009 Posted by Sara J.

We hired David and his 9-piece orchestra for our June 5 wedding and were very happy with our experience. The reception music was one of the things we decided would be a bigger portion of our budget, and I'm so glad we did as it was worth every penny. Everyone had a blast dancing at our wedding--we're still getting tons of comments about how great the band was. David's musicians are extremely talented and professional, and David himself has a thorough understanding of his business. Ultimately, he knows how to get people out onto the dance floor and having a blast.

He also has an arranger on staff and was flexible with our special requests. They let my sister play lead clarinet with the band on the song we selected for our father-daughter dance, which was a surprise for me and one of my favorite memories of our wedding day. I would definitely recommend David to anyone looking for great wedding entertainment.

As far as the pricing, I recommend negotiating with David as he was very willing to work within our budget.

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Outstanding Wedding Reception

07/20/2009 Posted by TJV

David was easy to deal with throughout the quoting process and once we contracted David Rothstein Music to perform at our wedding, all deliverables were met on-time. David followed up early and often and this made me feel very comfortable. David even agreed to do a special request song that was not on the list!

We opted to go with the Dinner and Dancing package and I would highly recommend this. The 3 piece orchestra during cocktail hour was amazing and once the doors to the reception hall were opened it was awesome to see a 10 piece band!

David kept the wedding moving and everyone had a great time! Everyone raved about the band and said that this was the best wedding they have ever been to!

We could have had our reception in a corn field and if David Rothstein Music was performing at the reception it would have been awesome.

Feel confident in choosing David Rothstein Music for your event!

Pros: Outstanding Music, Outstanding Emcee, On-Time

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Terrific Band And Really Fun Time!

07/15/2009 Posted by mikesachs2

David Rothstein Music performed at our wedding on April 18. Everybody had very positive things to say abotu DRM. David was professional throughout the entire process; indeed, we chose his band over two others because we thought he was less pushy and more pleasant to deal with. David has a good sense of humor and is very organized. He helped us understand how the process worked and then of course the big evening he and his band were fantastic. While initially we didn't know what to make of the line dance, many of our friends have remarked how much they loved it and we have awesome photos from it! I heartily recommend DRM for your wedding and look forward to referring him to many, many friends in the future.

Pros: Great band, fun style

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A great time with a great band!

06/30/2009 Posted by kilsdonk19

My wife and I were married May 9, 2009, and had a wonderful experience hiring David to take care of our music for both the ceremony and reception. We were able to pick from an extensive song list, encompassing any variety of music we could want to choose from, to create our perfect song list. One of the best parts was being able to pick songs we wanted that the band had not played before. The band did a phenomenal job accommodating our requests, and our guests had a great time dancing and enjoying an excellent performance! I would highly recommend David to anyone who wants to have music a cut above the rest for any type of special occasion!

Pros: An excellent experience all the way.

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Band was amazing!

06/30/2009 Posted by rick233

We had a great time at our wedding. Our guests have had nothing but great things to say. Crowd participation was huge from the very start and continued all night. Easy to work with and very reliable. I would recommend them to any one. You will not be disappointed.

Pros: Easy to work with, energetic, uniquely tailored song list

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A night of fun!

03/06/2009 Posted by EBR

We had the most amazing time at my brother's wedding reception, thanks to David Rothstein's Band. My 3-year-old was dancing like we had never seen before. It was pure joy!! Thanks for making this night so special for my entire family...even my one-year old.

Pros: Amazing music

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Amazing Band, Great Emcee. What a package!

02/08/2009 Posted by richardbg

DRM was spectacular. Our daughter's wedding was several months ago (see Erica'a review) but the comments keep coming. While we knew DRM was going to be fantastic, we have been overwhelmed by our guests comments. We had very definite ideas of the flow of the wedding and what we expected of the MC. David was extremely easy to work with, explaining how he would pull off exactly what we wanted. Here we are five months later and our guests are still raving about the band. The ceremony was elegant and the reception was a blast. This was the first time I've ever attended a wedding where the food service was delayed because everyone was having too much fun to leave the dance floor. And as the bride and groom had hoped, most guests stayed long after dessert just to enjoy the band. Thanks for working with the bride on her solo, and thanks for making this truly a night to remember for all of us.

Pros: The sound, the energy, the personaility, the works.

Cons: None

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Excellent Band!

12/09/2008 Posted by Mdpogge

We chose to have David Rothstein and his band for our wedding on October 18. We had the jazz trio and then the 10 piece band after dinner. They were excellent! They had everybody up and dancing. They interacted with the crowd as well, which was awesome! Everyone had such a great time dancing to all of the songs played. DRM knew just what to play and everyone enjoyed! We have since received so many compliments about what a great band we found for the wedding. DRM was so nice to work with, very organized, and they helped to make our day so very special!

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Best Band in Chicago...hands down!

11/24/2008 Posted by SBerlin

For our November 9, 2008 wedding, we hired the David Rothstein Orchestra and knew from the minute we met David that our night would be spectacular. In our initial meeting, David was so professional and energetic and unbelievably organized. We spoke or emailed regularly up until the actual wedding day, which was something I appreciated. On our wedding night, DRM played the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and I can't express enough how much they exceeded my every expectation. Each musician and singer was extremely talented and, when I walked into the room and saw the 11-piece band set up, I was blown away! This band truly made our wedding night magical with their choice of songs, high energy and endless enthusiasm for each and every piece played. At one point, I looked across the dance floor and saw the horn section playing right there on the floor with the guests! I couldn't believe it! If you are looking for a band for any occasion, the David Rothstein Orchestra comes with my highest recommendation. David is a true professional and has a way of making the stress of wedding planning melt away with his ability to take charge and be that "go-to guy!" People are still talking about how great this band was and I simply can't say enough about them. David, all I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you for making our wedding so memorable.

Pros: Excellent MC, unbelievably talented musicians, professional and SO MUCH FUN!!!
Cons: Not one!

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Best Wedding Band In Chicago!

11/14/2008 Posted by MBH2008

David Rothstein is by far the best wedding band in Chicago. David is great to work with and really goes above and beyond to make your wedding the best night ever. He gets to know the bride and groom and adds personal touches to the evening. Months after the wedding we are still receiving compliments about how fantastic the band was and comments like "we never dance at weddings but this band just made us get up and go!" I would recommend David Rothstein for your wedding reception and ceremony - you will not be disappointed!

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Fantastic Band!!!

10/23/2008 Posted by Beth1977

DRM played at our wedding on September 20, 2008 at the Chicago Cultural Center and were absolutely fabulous. I do not have a single bad thing to say about them (and I can be a real complainer too!) They provided the music for the entire wedding - ceremony (string quartet), cocktail hour (jazz trio), and reception (jazz trio plus singer during dinner, 7 piece orchestra for dancing) - which was nice because you don't have to worry about coordination issues and have one less vendor to pay/worry about. The 7-piece orchestra was absolutely wonderful - they played all the songs we love, none of the ones my husband or I hate, and really fed off the energy in the room to keep people of all ages dancing. We had aunts and uncles who I didn't even know could dance gettin' DOWN! We had arranged for my husband's cousin to sing a song during the reception, which went flawlessly even without a rehearsal, and the band was so nice they invited her back on stage to sing Respect with them later. People are still calling/writing to tell us what a great time they had and how great the band was. The string quartet and jazz trio were wonderful as well, they just don't get on the glory, sorry guys! Besides being a great band, it's little things that really set David apart from the others. His website is awesome in helping to plan the ceremony music (which I was utterly clueless about). It even has links to clips of each song. He also has a template "schedule" for the entire event from ceremony through reception that helps you plan the sequence of events (how to notify ceremony musicians when you're ready, timing of toasts, cake cutting, dances, etc). I'm pretty sure our wedding would have been a disaster without it. I looked everywhere online for similar schedules too, and found none. David really knows what he's doing, it's almost a science to him I think. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. Thanks David (and Jeff!), it is truly a night we will never forget.

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Best Band for a Wedding in Chicago

10/15/2008 Posted by Allison1485

My husband and I hired the David Rothstein Band for our wedding on October 11th and both of us have talked about how great the band was for the past three days. The band created amazing memories that we will have for life. Everyone of your guests have told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The dance floor was packed all night and the only time people stopped dancing was during the band's break. The minute the band started playing again it was like a mob back to the floor and people danced the rest of the night. When the band was done our guests wanted more. They all started chanting, "One more song." I never expected to have this much fun at my wedding. They exceeded all my expectations. David was an excellent MC and kept our night rolling. From the toasts to the cake cutting he took care of everything. The band was setup well before our guests arrived and were never subjected to a sound check and the sound was amazing. It was so amazing that my sister who is getting married in May is trying to get them booked. The band made our night and memories that we will have forever. Thanks for all you did to make our wedding so special!

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Better than I expected!

10/15/2008 Posted by Bradbury

My husband and I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful services and outstanding band! We had the most amazing night ever thanks to your amazing band and wonderful attitude. We appreciate your professionalism and calm demeanor even through the moments when time was in a crunch. Our guests are still raving about how fabulous you guys are. We could not have picked a better band to make our night the best ever! I will definitely be recommending you to everyone I know and even people I don't know. You promised that you would be the best band and you delivered! I never had any doubt, but that night you went above and beyond. Thank you for making room for one more singer (me) especially last

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Best Band Around

9/22/2008 Posted by kjcbrowneyes

David Rothstein's band/orchestra was awesome! They had everyone up and dancing all night long. David, himself, added his own special touch by leading a crazy group dance where everyone had a spectacular time! We can't thank him and the orchestra enough! We loved working with David and when we need an orchestra for another occasion, we will definitely use him again!

Pros: Great singers and musicians!
Cons: none

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Awesome wedding band!

09/16/2008 Posted by Erica Hornthal

My husband and I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful services and outstanding band! We had the most amazing night ever thanks to your amazing band and wonderful attitude. We appreciate your professionalism and calm demeanor even through the moments when time was in a crunch. Our guests are still raving about how fabulous you guys are. We could not have picked a better band to make our night the best ever! I will definitely be recommending you to everyone I know and even people I don't know. You promised that you would be the best band and you delivered! I never had any doubt, but that night you went above and beyond. Thank you for making room for one more singer (me) especially last minute...it was great!

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BEST WEDDING RECEPTION I'VE EVER BEEN TO.... ALL THANKS TO THIS AWESOME BAND!!!

09/03/2008 Posted by Erin Gordon

My best friend just used David Rothstein's band for her wedding this past weekend and it was by far the best wedding reception I've ever been to (not just because it was my best friend!) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The music was incredible, the band had SO MUCH ENERGY and the band really got everyone involved. David was extremely personable and very friendly and he certainly is a pro at weddings! Not only are the singers and whole band really talented, they knew exactly what music would get people up on the dance floor! A couple times during the night, I looked around the room and NOT ONE person was sitting down - they were all on the dance floor! From the moment they called people on to the dance floor, it was a non-stop great time!! I heard several people during & after the wedding saying it was the most fun they've ever had at a wedding. I know that people will be talking about DRS for a long time! highly highly HIGHLY recommend David Rothstein.... I can promise you that you/your guests will have SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!

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David's Got Talent!

09/02/2008 Posted by esamson1

David's band traveled to our Wisconsin wedding in July. We have never been exposed to live music before at a wedding and we were a bit apprehensive about how to go about finding a band. David's band was highly recommended to us by a good friend who attended a wedding in which they performed. The DRS website was so comprehensive and provide very useful information to help us learn about the band and plan the music for the ceremony and reception. David was very prompt in answering every question we had. We met with him several times and he always put us at ease and guarenteed that our wedding would be an event to remember for all of our guests. The music at the ceremony and cocktail was beautiful and set a wonderful tone for the event. The party really began when the 10-piece orchestra began to play at the reception. From the introductions to the last dance, David was a fantastic leader and kept the momentum going all night. Our guests are still talking about the music and will continue for a long time.

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Best Chicago Wedding Band!

09/02/2008 Posted by Abby Muratone

We had our wedding this past Saturday. We hired David Rothstein for the reception music. He was unbelievable. We had such a blast! The band was amazing! Honestly, EVERYONE was dancing. He had asked me prior to the wedding what types of music I wanted, and I gave him a few ideas, but I told him I trusted him, and I wanted him to decide what was best. He exceeded my expectatons. I had people coming up to me all night telling me it was the best wedding they had ever been to. My wedding is going to be talked about for a long time to come, and I know it's because of the band. Thank you so much, David, for living up to your promise, and giving me a top-notch, outstanding, out of this world reception! I will never forget it!!!

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The Perfect Wedding Band!

08/12/2008 Posted by Kate Nicholl

We got married in June and the David Rothstein band is still getting talked about by our guests to this day! The band got and kept the momentum going throughout the evening and the dance floor was always packed. David's idea to include the "dancing between courses" was definitely worth the extra money, people had a blast and it felt very unique. And, thanks to David, I was not worried once throughout the planning process or the day of because he was so organized and kept all vendors on schedule. One of the best parts was that David and crew helped us to donate our centerpieces to a local nursing home after the reception...they drove all the arrangements over to the home for us at 12am! Service above and beyond!! I was recommended to the band by a family member and I will continue to recommend them to everyone I know.

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Most Professional Band!

07/31/2008 Posted by ciccarelli22

David Rothstein Music was amazing! My wife and I had to work with many different vendors while planning our wedding and DRM was the glue that kept it all together and was by far the most professional! David is always timely when returning phone calls and emails and he is so reliable! Our MC was Jeff Sanders and we couldn't have been happier! We were hesitant to do the "dancing between courses" at the reception, but it turned out phenomenal! Jeff, kept all of our guests in check and when it was time for the next course he made an announcement and everyone sat down to eat. While eating our meals Lou (Sinatra guy) sang his tunes...it was unforgettable! Pinky ring and all! The dancing portion of the reception was the best. Our lead singer was out on the dance floor singing "SHOUT" and there were hundreds of people dancing and signing along with him! I can't even describe how much fun we had at the wedding. Everyone was complementing my wife and I for selecting such an awesome band. When it comes to wedding bands in Chicago...there's no question, its David Rothstein Music!! Thank you so much for making our wedding so memorable! Sincerely, Mike

Pros: Reliability, Talent, energy level, working the crowd

Cons: Expensive, but well worth the money!

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Music To My Ears

07/29/2008 Posted by iceo21

I had my wedding at Cafe Brauer and used DRM as my band. I couldn't be happier! The music was wonderful; I didn't want it to end. David was the MC and was a pleasure to work with. He and his band are so well organized, personable and talented. I can't wait until I get my video so I can relive every moment. We heard that Cafe Brauer has bad acoustics; you would have never known after listening to DRM play in the beautiful room. I highly recommend using DRM!!

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Greatest Wedding Band Ever

06/26/2008 Posted by mattvahey

If you couldn't tell from David's website, this is truly the greatest wedding band in the country. It was so much fun planning our reception with David. We met several times, and we really got to know each other prior to the event. On the night of our wedding, we knew we were in good hands. David knew exactly what we wanted, and he executed the reception like the pro he is. With this band, you don't just get great music. You get an MC who coordinates all the aspects of the night, and who makes sure it is the best time of your life. And of course, no review would be complete without discussing the music. We have heard from so many of our guests that ours was the best wedding they had ever been to, and we know this was because of the music. The dance floor was packed the entire night. We could not even visit with guest at their tables, because no one was sitting long enough. We can't say enough about how wonderful the David Rothstein Orchestra is. We highly recommend them for your event.

Sincerely, Matthew and Caroline Vahey

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The Band Was Excellent

06/24/2008 Posted By Darlene, Jay, Craig and Jessica

Dear David:
We just wanted to thank you and Jeff for helping to make Jessica and Craig’s wedding such a good time. The band was excellent, everyone has had nothing but good things to say and you guys are the ones that are responsible for making the evening a success. We got lucky when I found you on the internet! And when Carlo said he would have recommended you and the kids liked you, that really clinched it. And the Hotel Allegro was awesome.

Thanks for schlepping me up and back last Tuesday- it’s hard to believe that’s almost a week ago.
Take care. If you ever come down to Florida feel free to get in touch.

Warmest regards,
Darlene, Jay, Craig and Jessica

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Fabulous Wedding Orchestra

06/23/2008 Posted by miabella535

We used David's band for my daughter's wedding and they were wonderful. The dance floor was packed all night. David kept the energy up and his musicians and the vocalists sounded terrific. David was also a great MC. The flow of the special introductions and events was great. We also used David's classical trio for the ceremony and his jazz trio for the cocktail hour. Both were delightful. David was wonderful to work with, helpful and professional. He and his band even learned a special song the bride and groom requested for the first dance. Don't hesitate, he is great.

Thanks David!

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Good Energy

06/23/2008 Posted By Patti, Stacy and Josh

Dear David:
Thank you so much, you and your orchestra were terrific.  The music sounded just great. There was so much good energy in the room thanks to you, the dance floor was packed all night.  Thank you for working so hard and learning the song "Come What May."  The band, your singer and "ours, Tara" sounded amazing.  Everyone commented how great it was.  The ceremony and jazz musicians were excellent also. We had so much fun and better yet, you were a pleasure to work with! Please pass our thanks and compliments on to all your associates, we really enjoyed their work. Best of luck,
Patti, Stacy and Josh

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GREAT PERFORMANCE

06/20/2008 Posted By Keith Kelly

Just a quick note to let you know how impressed I was at your group's performance at Carol and Mike's wedding reception on June 7, 2008 at the DoubleTree in Oak Brook. Being a professional videographer for over 20 years, I've been witness to many bands (and DJs). I have to say that your group really stands out as one of the best I've seen. The quality of the musicians, the flow of the music from song to song-(building to crescendos and then slowing down to let people catch their breath and slow dance with their loved ones)-packed the dance floor to past the scheduled finished time.  I loved how your various singers popped off the stage from time to time to enter the dance floor and really get the crowd going.  Even your audio technician was great to work with-he supplied me with a great audio feed of your band-which will help make the video sound as wonderful as it will look. Thanks for keeping the crowd hopping (and making my job easier)!

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FABULOUS!

06/17/2008 Posted By Amy and Anthony Moreley

We used this band for both our reception music and our ceremony music. They provided a string quartet for our church ceremony, a jazz trio for our cocktail hour, a 7 piece band for background music during dinner and then blew us away with the 11 piece band for dancing after dinner. My husband's 80 year old grandmother did not sit down except during the band's breaks and the couple slow songs. They provided the MC, who ensure that the night went smoothly, and one of their male singers was absolutely incredible. Not only did he surprise us all by breaking out the Louis Armstrong voice to sing "What a Wonderful World" for my father-daughter dance, but during dancing, he was down off the stage, in the crowd, dancing and interacting with everyone. Everyone had a fabulous time. There is way too much to tell on this small review. Check out their website for videos. They also have a very informative set of videos explaining the different types of instrumentation and which situations they are most appropriate for. David himself is a great guy--very easy to work with and knowledgeable. I would recommend David Rothstein Music to anyone!

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Best Band For Your Next Wedding or Event

04/07/2008 Posted by annchris

This band was incredible! We had about 230 people at our wedding and the dance floor was rocking all night. All our guests were dancing, including my father who I have never seen dance. David Rothstein was so professional and an absolute delight to work with. He set up an initial meeting which allowed him to assess our personalities and the mood and style of our wedding. David picked the most perfect selection of songs that kept the crowd dancing the entire night. My husband and I never left the dance floor and our guests did not either. David threw in a little surprise that we absolutely loved. The pictures we have of that night are amazing and so many guests are asking about the band at our wedding a year later. If we could get married again just to hire David Rothstein one more time, we would definitely do so. Professional, fun and priced just right.

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Highly recommend you to anyone!

03/25/2008 Posted by Karee & Beth McAndrew

Dear David Rothstein Music,
We can't begin to express how much we enjoyed your band at our wedding. Everything was wonderful, David Rothstein Music did a tremendous job. Your elegant style offered a diverse mixed of various dance music with a classy overtone. Everyone was on the dance floor having a great time. You certainly got the crow up and out on the dance floor. Many of my guest called us to say how great your band was. Everyone was so impressed with the range of music and the wonderful voices. Again, than you so much for a wonderful day. You showed our guests and us the utmost respect on our wedding day and we truly appreciate that. I can honestly say that aside from being extremely talented musicians. David Rothstein Music is one of the classiest bands I have ever seen. I would highly recommend you to anyone! Thank you again for making our day so special!

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Fantastic wedding band!

03/25/2008 Posted by Lindsay Dellicarpini

We booked David Rothstein and his band for our wedding and the dance floor was never empty! All our guests raved about the band and my husband and I were thrilled with how everything turned out. David ensured the wedding flowed by taking care of the introductions, helping with the music selection for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and generally handling the details that I expected many wedding coordinators to handle. He was organized, gave input when needed, and held our hand throughout the planning of the wedding. The music was a huge part of the day for us and we really wanted our guests to enjoy themselves on the dance floor the entire night if possible. Mission accomplished. Thanks so much David!!!

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The band was a blast!

02/29/2008 Posted by Court41

David Rothstein and band played for our wedding back in November. They did the music for the church, the cocktail hour, dinner and the reception!! They were absolutely amazing and kept the party going all night. The music during the early part of the night was so enjoyable and once the dancing started, our guests, as well as the two of us, never left the dance floor!! The band did a great job of getting everyone on their feet and the music was enjoyable for people of all ages. Three months later, we are still being told by our guests that it was the most fun wedding they have ever attended. We truly recommend David Rothstein Music for any event!

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Book This Band!

02/12/2008 Posted by Scott55

His musicians and vocalists were fantastic. Very impressive. He kept the dance floor full and kept the night on track. We had a few musicians set the mood during the cocktail hour and dinner. Then, Dave blew it out with the "big Band". Haven't had this much fun since college. Just happy I didn't hurt myself! Definitely book these guys for your next function. You and your guests will have a blast.

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A Terrific Evening!

08/24/2008 Posted by Debby Reinstein

Dear David, I wanted to get back to you and let you know what a wonderful time our guests had at Leah and Andrew's wedding. I received a lot of positive comments about your music, and a lot commented about how much they enjoyed the Klezmer music. I, especially, liked the dance you led, when we entertained the bride and groom, and I also liked how you had people get on the dance floor between courses. Thank you and the other performers for a terrific evening!!

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Great band

10/24/2007 Posted by adri479

One of the things that was most important to me while planning the wedding was for all of our guests to have a great time, and I knew that needed a great band. David Rothstein didn't disappoint! We danced all night, and have been receiving compliments daily since the wedding. I'm frequently hearing "we loved the horns!" or "we loved the singers!" and "we just loved the band, who were they?!" Hearing what a fun night everyone had made this band a great choice for our wedding.

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Guaranteed to have a full dance floor

10/22/2007 Posted by dingle22

Our wedding was back in April and guests are still giving unsolicited compliments about the band and music selection at our wedding. David and his musicians were handsdown the best part of a perfect wedding weekend. From the first meeting where we discussed the song preferences and schedule, to the big day where David served as master of ceremonies, David was a complete professional and took charge of all details for the wedding. We did not have a wedding consultant and it was a relief to have David in charge from the minute the ceremony ended and we transitioned into reception time. They provided a string quartet for the ceremony, a jazz trio for the cocktail hour and a full 9 piece band for the reception. Each and every person was amazing. Every guest has commented on how it was the best band they have ever heard live and how it was the most fun they ever had at a wedding - full of class and energy. Thank you David and your counterparts for an amazing day we wish we could relive again!

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GREAT wedding band

10/18/2007 Posted by johnstak

David and his band were absolutely fantastic at our wedding this past July. His team is professional and courteous. We booked them for our ceremony, reception, dinner, and after-dinner dancing. All of our guests were immediately on the dance floor and the band learned a new song just for us! I would highly recommend David Rothstein Music; it was a pleasure to work with them and I didn't have to worry about a single thing on my wedding day.

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David Rothstein Music- One of Kind!

10/17/2007 Posted by erikawm

David and his entire dance orchestra were a fantastic asset to our wedding this past June. David takes on the role of MC, band leader, trouble shooter, and all around key member of the entire reception. My husband and I were thrilled with our experience. David's electric personality sparkled all night long and our guests were still talking about our music well after we had returned from out honeymoon. My compliments to David and the wonderful group of musicians he has assembled.

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Best Band for a wedding!

10/17/2007 Posted by akli

We booked David Rothstein for our wedding for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and they were absolutely amazing. The band is very good at keeping with the flow of the wedding and kept people on the dance floor for the entire wedding. David Rothstein himself was the MC for the wedding and does a great job entertaining the guests. They played their first set for an 1hr and a half straight and took one break before finishing up their last set which was nice since a lot of bands will play only 30 minute sets and take multiple breaks which disrupts the energy of the dance floor. We had so many people compliment us about how great the band was. I would definately recommend them to any one!!!

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The Best Band Ever

10/17/2007 Posted by jnuger

David Rothstein Music is the most entertaining band I have ever seen. The energy that they brought to our wedding kept everyone dancing through the night. David took the time to get to know us and find out what music we like. Also, my wife and I are Dave Matthews Band fans and David arranged "Crush" for us to dance to for our first dance. We have been to several weddings and we would recommend David Rosthstein Music for everyone. Thank you David!

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