OUR CHICAGO WEDDING BAND
Plays the Songs You Love!

Voted Most Charitable Vendor
in the Nation - Wedding Wire

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I founded our music company 25 years ago with one goal in mind: to ensure couples get the perfect wedding music that reflects their unique style—not just what’s trending. We take the time to truly listen, learning about the songs that hold meaning for you, the vibe you want for your day—whether it’s formal or laid-back—and what sets you apart as a couple.

Our talented band will keep your dance floor packed, honor all your special requests, make important announcements seamlessly, and add those personal touches that make your wedding feel 100% you.

Explore our website to see how much we genuinely care about making your wedding unforgettable. Let’s chat and start planning the perfect soundtrack to your big day!

Our wedding reception was an absolute blast, and a huge part of that was thanks to the incredible performance by the wedding band. The musicians are HIGHLY talented and they know exactly how to keep the energy up throughout the night!  

– Tom and Olivia R.

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Don’t judge a wedding band by their audio tracks or staged videos. You need to see the musicians and guests’ reactions live at a wedding. You’re not buying a CD or DVD, you’re hiring a live performance. Are the guests dancing? That’s what matters! See our musicians and guests dancing live at recent weddings.  Find out what you’ll get for your wedding without hiding behind highly edited studio recordings or staged videos. 

We give you all the music for your entire wedding or event. We have a separate ceremony department. Jazz Trio for Cocktails and our 8-11 Piece Orchestra for dancing. We also offer custom ensembles to fit your event perfectly. A DJ, Sound System, Stage Lighting and dedicated MC is included.

Are you worried about finding a talented, experienced band that you can afford? You know the quality of your music is what your guests will be talking about.
The problem is you’ve never hired a band before. 

You want a packed dance floor, organized schedule and a band that listens to what you want.  Will they take care of your announcements, ceremony music, special requests, DJ, sound system, and give you a custom schedule?

If your guests aren’t dancing, the MC messes up your announcements and your wedding is generic will you tell your guests how much money you saved hiring a cheap band? Remember, you only get one chance to make your wedding unforgettable, choose your band carefully.

  FIRST BAND VOTED INTO
  The Knot Hall of Fame

  BEST OF THE KNOT & WEDDING WIRE AWARD WINNER
17 Years in a Row

  VOTED MOST CHARITABLE
Wedding Vendor in the Nation

25 YEARS OF THRILLED CLIENTS
Celebrities Weddings and Fortune 500 Companies

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Katie Ladecky -Olympic Champion
John Cusack
Pete Buttigieg

Our dance floor was packed all night! The personalization he adds brings this band to the next level. He was great to work with and communicated well with our other wedding vendors. We absolutely loved it and our wedding would not have been as special if it wasn’t for him! I just want to throw another party so we can have the band back together! 

– Levi and Bridget 

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  1. Fill out the inquiry form below.
  2. David contacts you to learn more.
  3. We email you a few pricing options.
  4. Decide what schedule is perfect for you.
  5. We create and email your contract.
  6. Sign and Return with a 25% Deposit.

Our all-inclusive pricing packages start at $6,275. Unlike other bands that charge separately for each service , we provide everything you need in one complete upfront price. After all, you wouldn’t buy a car and expect to pay extra for the engine and steering wheel. For a personalized quote or to ask any questions, simply fill out the form, and we’ll get back to you quickly. Ask special discounts that are available. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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While the band was twice our original budget toward music, it was 1,000% worth it! We’d recommend DRS to ANY couple looking for a total banger of a party!

– Dan and Abby D.

While other bands charge you extra for each item, DRS Music includes everything you need.
Imagine buying a car and being charged extra for an engine and steering wheel.

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✓  Incredible Versatile Vocalists
✓  Talented Reception Musicians
✓  Packed Dance Floor
✓  Designated MC for all Intros
✓  Unlimited Free Song Requests
✓  DJ Included for Band Breaks
✓  Custom Schedule
✓  Helpful Planning Resources
✓  Separate Ceremony Musicians
✓  State of the Art Sound System
✓  Stage Lighting
✓  Thoughtful Personal Touches
✓  Flower Donation to Seniors
✓  25 years of Thrilled Couples
✓  Complete Peace of Mind 

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A+++ Best Chicago Wedding Band. Music was a big priority to both of us since we’re both musicians ourselves. We wanted a mix of music for our Ceremony, Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing. David brought and extremely talented group of musicians that were versatile and played a wide variety of music for our entire wedding. He deserves to be the #1 Wedding Band!!

– Eric and Nikki D.

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LEVI + BRIDGET
LEVI + BRIDGET
DANCE FLOOR WAS PACKED!
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"When we were planning our wedding, all we wanted was a people up dancing. We met with David Rothstein and as soon as we hung up from our call Levi and I knew he was our guy. David Rothstein and his band would make our wedding. He exceeded any and all expectations. Our dance floor was packed all night! The personalization he adds brings this band to the next level. He was great to work with and communicated well with our other wedding vendors. We absolutely loved it and our wedding would not have been as special if it wasn’t for him! I just want to throw another party so we can have the band back together! Thank you so much for being such a large and wonderful part of our day!"
CLYFFORD + HANNAH
CLYFFORD + HANNAH
BEST WEDDING BAND EVER
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"Working with David Rothstein Music was a dream! He is so responsive, professional, flexible, and attentive all while being a genuine showman. We got everything we wanted music-wise and absolutely nothing we didn’t. He listened to our every request and executed it to a T. We left 3.5 hours for dancing, and the floor was popping the ENTIRE time. We even had several guests (who are professional musicians themselves!) come up to us and say it was the best wedding band they’d ever heard. (Also, their rendition of Whitney’s “I Will Always Love You” was SPECTACULAR, we will never forget it. There’s nothing like a live wedding band, and we could not recommend this outfit highly enough!"
THOMAS + OLVIA
THOMAS + OLVIA
HIGHLY TALENTED BAND!
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"Our wedding reception was an absolute blast, and a huge part of that was thanks to the incredible performance by the wedding band. The musicians are HIGHLY talented and they know exactly how to keep the energy up throughout the night! One of the highlights of the night was their rendition of Shout – the energy in the room was electric, and everyone joined in to sing along. The dance floor was PACKED! Leading up to the wedding, we had several prep meetings with David, and it was clear he wanted every detail of our music to be perfect. Hiring David Rothstein Music was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. We're still receiving compliments from our guests about how amazing they were. If you're looking to create an unforgettable atmosphere at your wedding or any event, look no further – this band is truly exceptional!"
RICKY + JENNA
RICKY + JENNA
BAND WAS A BLAST!
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"My husband and I LOVED working with David. He was hands down the most involved vendor we hired, we had multiple meetings going over timeline, song choices, and other preferences because he is just that passionate about what he does. Part of what makes David Rothstein Music so great is that he loves to surprise his clients with little things on the day of. I don’t want to spoil anything but I will say the surprises he had for my wife and I still have people texting us telling us how cool and thoughtful they were. I can’t say enough about the atmosphere David and his band bring. They will hands down make your wedding a blast!"
KYLE + RACHEL
KYLE + RACHEL
THEY'RE AMAZING!
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“WOW! David Rothstein Band exceeded all our expectations at our wedding. If you want a packed dancefloor, amazing talent, and a fun time, then you should book DRS! The vocal talent of the band is UNREAL! We danced all night long with no breaks – everyone kept saying it was the most they’ve ever danced at a wedding and they were sore the next day – a sign of a great time! We are so grateful our venue recommended DRS and can’t imagine our wedding without them! Run don’t walk to book them, they’re amazing!”
PATRICK + JEN
PATRICK + JEN
DANCE FLOOR WAS PACKED!
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“David Rothstein and his band were incredible! We did the violin and guitar duo for our ceremony, the jazz quartet for our cocktail hour, and the 10-piece band for the reception. David did an excellent job MCing and kept all our guests excited and engaged. The band did an awesome job of keeping our dance floor packed all night long, which was exactly what we wanted! They played off the crowd and provided a fun mix of popular and classic songs, including slow songs and party hits that keep you dancing."
ERIC + MORGAN
ERIC + MORGAN
A GREAT INVESTMENT!
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"If you want a wedding band that truly makes your wedding day unique to you and your fiancé, David Rothstein is the way to go! The band is incredibly talented and so kind! We danced the entire night to a variety of amazing music with incredible musicians. We felt confident in his skillset and vision for how the night would unfold. David walked us through the “flow” of the evening and shared with us Google Docs to fill out with all of the announcements were perfect. Having DRS at our wedding was a great investment and we are so grateful!"
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Tell us your favorite songs, artists and styles. We’ll have them ready. We create a set list based on your music preferences. Then we take it a step further and choose the perfect time to play each song by watching the reaction of you and your guests that night. That’s how we get packed dance floors week after week for 25 years and counting. We’re experts with playing all your favorite songs at the perfect time!

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I’m suggesting him & the band to all of my friends and anyone who asks for a recommendation for live music at their wedding or event. 10/10 !!!

– Nick and Eileen H.

Your music was absolutely perfect for our event! We appreciate your talent and making everything so easy for us.  We look forward to working with you again.

– Scott Kirby

President of United Airlines

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Signed By All Your Guests

We create a free personalized gift based on something about you which your guests sign at your wedding.
At the end of the night, you have a personalized gift signed by everyone you love!

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Tell Us About You

✓ What do you love to do together?
✓ Who are your favorite teams?
✓ How did you meet?
✓ Do you have any pets?
✓ What kind of work do you do?
✓ Where did you go to school?
✓ What makes you unique?
✓ What movies do you love

We celebrate You

Part of what makes David Rothstein Music so great is that he loves to surprise his clients with little things on the day of.  I don’t want to spoil anything but I will say the surprises he had for my wife and I still have people texting us telling us how cool and thoughtful they were.

– Ricky and Jenna  W.

After your wedding, we can donate your wedding flowers to a nearby nursing home free of charge. 
The seniors will love your beautiful flowers. 

We’re all about helping you, your guests and the community.

In 2016, We Were Voted the Most Charitable Wedding Vendor in the Nation by Wedding Wire.

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David was so kind and helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process. he really cared about us like friends instead of clients. We love that he donated our flowers the next day to a nursing home. David went above and beyond for us!

– Michael and Lisa H.

FAQS

Our pricing is organized by packages which can be adjusted to your schedule. The pricing packages include everything you need. You can add on ceremony music, ceremony sound and additional time. Discounts are given for Friday and Sundays weddings, off-season weddings (January — April), Remaining 2024 Dates, and non-profit organizations. We require a 25% deposit to reserve your date. The remaining balance will be due during the week prior to your event.  We accept Venmo, Zelle, Personal Checks,  Mastercard, Visa, Amex, Discover and Cash are accepted.

Yes, we will learn nearly any song you request. We have a full-time arranger on staff to accommodate all your specific needs. We encourage you to be as creative and personal as you like. Even if we never play your special request again, we’re happy to learn it for you free of charge. If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.

Yes we give you a separate Emcee who will take care of all your announcements and co-ordiante with you, your planner and all your vendors. This also allows the band to concentrate only on playing music. With DRM, if you have a question you can simply ask our nearby Emcee. With other bands you’ll need to walk across the room interrupting the band leader who is on stage and trying to perform. He takes care of everything so you can relax and enjoy your wedding. You’ll get the best photos, videos and food service since they will be in the right place at the right time. With DRM, The Emcee is the Emcee and the Band is there just to play music!

Professional, experienced, world-class musicians including 7 different ceremony ensembles, a jazz trio and a 8 to 11-piece band with DJ. We have many ethnic ensembles available. We also have a Sinatra vocalist you and guests will love. Everything we do is customized! 

Now that you’re watched videos, seen photos of our band packing dance floors the next step is to fill out the short inquiry form.  You can also schedule a call or zoom with David by clicking here. 

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OUR CHICAGO WEDDING BAND HELPS YOU WITH ALL YOUR MUSIC
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David Rothstein Music is simply amazing. From our very first conversation, we immediately noticed how detail-oriented, organized and professional David and his team were. David is a wonderful communicator- incredibly prompt and responsive, which was so appreciated during the wedding planning process. David would always answer our emails or texts within minutes/hours- never ignored a question, comment or message. He was always open to having a call with us As a couple communicating with multiple vendors, David was one of the best, if not the best vendor we had the pleasure of working with.

– Bennett and Shawna C.