The Chicago Wedding Band
That Cares About Your Music and You!

As an amateur musician myself (drummer) and self-professed music snob with a keen ear for quality musicianship, I cared most about the music for my wedding. We used the 11-piece David Rothstein band, with David Rothstein emceeing, and it far exceeded my already high expectations. You really don't get how good they are until hearing them live (that's always the case with live music). Everyone had an amazing time and was raving about the band the whole night, and I've been hearing about it from friends several weeks after the fact. Some specific things to note: - David did a great job emceeing and had some surprises and personalized touches up his sleeve. He also was able to take some video, which was great, because we didn't have a videographer. - I had some song requests that weren't in the band's catalog, and they did a great job playing them, which were not easy at all. - Everyone in the band is an excellent musician, and all of them had great enthusiasm through the WHOLE night, which makes a big difference to the overall experience. The singers in particular had great stage presence, which is key. - As a drummer, I am most qualified to speak to the drumming, and in my opinion, the drummer is make or break for a band. They're laying down the groove that's going to make the music feel good and get people dancing. David's drummer, Y.L. Douglas, is absolutely top notch. It was such a treat for me to be able to listen and dance to his playing. - The band played 3 sets, and in between we had a DJ. She was excellent. I received several compliments about her. She was super enthusiastic and did a great job mixing tunes. It was nice to have this variation in music through the night. - The band was very friendly and flexible. It wasn't planned, but people were asking me to play a tune on drums, and the band was super inviting and accommodating. My sister also joined on trumpet. I could go on and on. 5 stars. They will take your wedding to the next level.

Having a live band and fun atmosphere at our wedding was a top priority for us and we could not have been happier with David Rothstein Music!! We liked David from the moment we met him and bonded over our love for the Cubs. At our wedding, the band gifted us a framed photo of the marquee at Wrigley on Opening Day 2014 (the day we met!) for our guests to sign. So thoughtful! We used DRM for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. We had a vision for our ceremony and wanted more modern music (Bon Iver, Beck, Adele). They accommodated this with ease and gave honest feedback on what would work and what wouldn't. It was perfect and absolutely what we envisioned -- thanks Alex!! For dinner/reception our emcee (Brian) was great! He accommodated last minute changes with introductions and got the guests excited. The band even worked with my MOHs to incorporate music into their speech, which was a total surprise and absolutely hilarious. The reception was a blast!! The dance floor was PACKED the entire time, which is exactly what we wanted. We asked guests to add a song request on their RSVP card and the band gave special shout outs to certain guests before playing- such a sweet touch! They also accommodated our "must play" song list between the band and DJ sets. We have received countless compliments about DRM from our guests and it was by far the BEST decision we made for our wedding. Serve pizza for dinner if you have to, hiring DRM is worth it!!!

BEST CHICAGO WEDDING!!! My wedding was 5 weeks ago and I am still speechless and in awe over the David Rothstein Band! I am still getting compliments left and right over how phenomenal the band was - they literally had everyone from my grandparents to the flower girl/ring bearer dancing the night away. David was so easy to work with. My parents and I have varying tastes in music and David helped us pick songs that would pull in all of our interests. He also single handedly helped us work through our wedding day agenda which was no small feat. He held my hand through this scary process and helped make our wedding dreams come true. From the moment, my parents, husband, and I saw David Rothstein band perform we knew that they would not only be a wonderful addition to our wedding day, but would be the highlight in making our wedding an absolute blast! Lastly, David cares so much - he spent the time emailing our college professor from the class where we originally met in undergrad and brought a copy of the textbook we used for that class to the wedding for everyone to sign. He also obtained a copy of our first dance choreography so he could time the music to match what we had rehearsed. He literally is the kindest man that wants to make your wedding day to be absolutely flawless! You cannot go wrong with David!!! Literally, take the stress out of the decision of finding a wedding band and just pick David Rothstein right now - you won't go wrong!

One of our ultimate goals for our wedding night was that us and our guests would have the most fun at our reception. The kind of fun that kept people talking for weeks after our day was over. David Rothstein Band entirely exceeded our expectations! We absolutely love to dance and love a lively party and as soon as the first song was played, our dance floor was packed by ALL GUESTS and stayed packed the entire night long. (Seriously I was sweating in my wedding dress all night long-it was worth it ). David Rothstein has a wealth of knowledge and experience, is professional, fun, an amazing communicator, and entertainer. He personalized every aspect of our night and kept our evening lively and entertaining. The music was SPECTACULAR. I wish I could adequately describe how phenomenal they were! The musicians and vocalists are so incredibly talented, entertaining, and absolutely made our night. They played the perfect blend of crowd pleasers spanning several decades, our specific requests, and used their knowledge to orchestrate the best dancefloor our guests and vendors have ever seen. Seriously, everyone raved that "this was the most lively, packed, fun dancefloor they've ever seen".This will be the absolute best investment you will make for your Chicago wedding! It was most definitely ours! Cannot thank David Rothstein and his talented team enough!! We will recommend to every single bride and groom!!!

We are so happy to have worked with David for our August 2017 Chicago wedding! We first chose to contact David because of the stellar reviews on Yelp, The Knot, etc. When we contacted several bands to discuss our wedding night, David was by far the most responsive and organized we spoke with. After booking DRM for our wedding, David continued to be proactive and organized. He made sure that we got him all the information he needed (songs we wanted, first dance songs, etc.) well ahead of time. He was especially patient with any last minute changes we had to make. On the actual wedding night, DRM was fantastic. The music was great and the guests were dancing all night long. These guys know how to rock a party! David was a wonderful MC the whole evening. After our wedding, people have continued to tell us how much fun they had dancing the night away. To top it off, David presented us with a gift that we absolutely LOVE!He had a football helmet from our alma mater with a pen ready for all our guests to sign; we were so happy to have this amazing keepsake from our wedding night! Thanks David and DRM!

Booking DRM was the BEST decision we made for our wedding. After contacting David, he invited us to his home to meet with us personally and discuss exactly what we wanted for our wedding day many months in advance. I hit it off immediately David being a big Cubs and music fan. I told him I work for a Beatles Tribute Band and David expressed so much interest in that which made me feel like this guy actually cares about who we are as people. From the beginning, I told him I wanted to be able to have an opportunity to perform a few songs with the band and even have my bride come up and perform a song with us as well. David expressed much enthusiasm about this because he said it will be so unique that no one will forget that in our wedding. After booking the band, the months ahead I was in constant contact with the band. David even included various band members on emails we had in order to facilitate the song planning. I was even in contact with the ceremony performers and requested specific songs for that portion. I have to admit, I was nervous about performing songs with a band I had never rehearsed with or songs they had never played before. When the day finally came, I can say with full honesty every detail was PERFECT! The band sounded so fab and professional they made my job so easy and fun, I will never forget it! They even provided amplification for my bride who played her violin. I was very impressed with the performers and the sound company being able to have such stage presence, musicianship, showmanship, volume control and dynamics in the room we were in. The extra time and attention to detail this band put forth to make our wedding a special night was unparalleled and exceeded my high expectations. So for those of you who are wondering who to go with for your wedding and are stressing over it, do yourself a favor and book DRM, be rest assured they will help make the best day of your life, truly the best day of your life, truly the best day of your life!

We have been married a little over five months now and people are still talking about how awesome our band was at our wedding! David Rothstein, and every single one of his FABULOUS musicians, made our wedding so incredibly special and memorable! It was such a pleasure working with David during our planning process. He was always very prompt in his responses, whether it would be just answering a simple question, or setting up time to do a more extensive call on the phone. David is very knowledgeable about the entire company, and is a musician himself, so he really knows what makes for great music! We wish we could rate them with more than five stars! Everything fell into place beautifully on our wedding day and we wish we could see them at more events. As a client, we had access to their extensive playlist for the reception. What was really great also was that we were able to pick out the songs we wanted from the strings list for our ceremony. David really went above and beyond helping us customize our songs for our entire ceremony. He also was very flexible and accommodating when we told him about a few surprises we had planned for the reception! One thing we thought was exceptional was the fact that David worked so closely with our wedding planner, and helped with some of the details for the day. That really made everything flow smoothly and the day was perfect! The string quartet had to make a couple of adjustments for our ceremony, as far as the actual location itself, but everything worked out well and they sounded great! There was a jazz trio playing during the cocktail hour which was a very nice touch! The 11 piece band we had for the reception was probably one of our favorite wedding bands we have ever heard! The musicians were so incredibly talented and the dance floor was packed all night long! We would highly recommend David Rothstein Music for any event!

As most couples do, my now-wife and I had a hard time deciding whether to get a DJ or a band. We did our research and found the David Rothstein Band website, where we quickly realized that we had to meet David to see what they could provide. At our initial meeting, David was professional and clearly knowledgeable about what it takes to have a successful wedding reception. So when it came down to it, we had to decide whether to go with a DJ or spend the extra money and go with David's band...it wouldn't be any other band. In the end, we knew that the music made the party, so we decided to go with David Rothstein Music. From the moment we hired them, we knew we had made the right choice. David was thorough and professional with his planning, helpful in assisting us find other vendors, and responsive to all of the many questions we had asked over the months leading up to the wedding. David and his band came along with us to western Michigan to play at our vineyard wedding this summer. From the beginning of the wedding day, the entire team was professional and clearly knowledgeable. Sound guys, band, DJ...everyone worked to make sure everything was ready, down to the last detail. The ceremony trio did a great job playing the Beatles songs we had asked for, which made for an absolutely perfect ceremony atmosphere. And then came the reception...WOW! These guys totally rocked out. Our dance floor was packed throughout the night while David picked out the perfect songs to keep everyone going. David emceed the event, coordinated our entrances, and made sure everything ran smoothly the entire night. Hiring David and his band was everything we hoped for and more. Just as we had thought on day one, the music made the party, and it was well worth the additional cost to have David and his band play at our wedding. If you're still debating at this point...GO WITH THIS BAND!

My husband, Pat, and I just got married on November 5. It's hard to express adequately, but David Rothstein's band was absolutely phenomenal! Our #1 goal was goal was to have everyone dance all night; David's band completely exceeded our expectations. I'm not exaggerating when I say that there was not an inch of space on the dance floor the entire night! SO many of our guests approached me and Pat that night to tell us that the band was the best they had ever heard and that they were having so much fun. Our guests were not wrong - David's singers and musicians are outstanding! They can sing and play just about anything, and they sound awesome doing it! We also hired the DJ to play during the breaks the band took. She was just as amazing as the band and kept every person on the dance floor! We highly recommend her! David is a top-notch professional who is so easy and pleasant to work with. He was a great MC and helped the events of the evening flow seamlessly. We really appreciated that he listened to what Pat and I wanted our night to be like. When we gave David a list of songs we did/did not want played, he followed it precisely. He also worked with us to help surprise my parents by having them dance to the first dance song from their wedding. He also got a present for me and Pat that all of our guests signed, which is such a nice memento to have. We also loved was that David took pictures and videos of the dance floor throughout the night, which he very graciously shared with us. David captured a lot of the night from after the photog left. As the bride and groom, you tend to miss a lot of what happens at your own wedding, so we love that we have David's footage to see how much fun everyone had! Overall, David Rothstein Music is by far the best band out there and worth every single penny! If you hire him, you are guaranteed to have a wedding that your guests will talk about long after it's over! Thanks to David, our reception turned out exactly how we wanted it!

Katie and I were just married in October. Now, we are certainly partial as it was our wedding, but according to our guests, it was the BEST wedding they have ever been to! Thank you David Rothstein Music! Booking you guys was the best decision we made, besides saying “I Do!” David (a fantastic MC) and his talented musicians, singers, and DJ (Sarah) go above and beyond. From the time we did our first consultation to when our special day ended, these guys delivered a stellar, professional performance. For one, these are REAL musicians that can tailor-make your wedding to your musical preferences. David is a seasoned businessman that “gets it.” David worked with our venue manager, wedding coordinator, and most importantly, me and Katie. He listened to us, took copious notes, and made sure he delivered on all of our wishes. For example, I wanted to surprise my bride with a flash-mob dance performed by the wedding party and me. To pull it off, David and Sarah (DJ) had to have perfect timing when they introduced Katie and me for the first time to our guests, synchronizing the music and David’s intro at just the right time in the song. Being the professionals that they are, it went off perfectly! What about first dances? We thought that we would have to play the tracks with the songs we chose, but we were wrong. The singers and musicians will learn any song and they will perform them flawlessly, which really made our first dance together all the more special and authentic. Throw in the UNBELIEVABLE Sinatra singer and an awesome DJ and you have a packed dance floor all night! I kid you not, every single guest at our wedding said that our band was the best wedding band they have ever seen and that our wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to! DRM was worth every penny! If you want your guests walking away saying “wow – that band and that wedding was amazing,” then book David Rothstein Music!

Pete and I got married back in June and almost seven months later people are still talking about how absolutely amazing our band was!! We met David by chance when we moved into the same condo building and grew to learn about David Rothstein Music over playdates with our dogs. A short while after we met David and Goldie, Pete and I got engaged and knew just who to call. There was no doubt in our minds that we would book David Rothstein Music. Hearing about all of the talented musicians in the band and seeing videos of the energetic events that had been previously played were value enough, but as an added bonus we got to work with our friend, David. David is not only a friendly and caring individual to know on a personal level but he is a great person to know professionally as well. He was extremely helpful when it came to planning out the day and even had suggestions for how to keep the event moving smoothly. He met with us on a number of occasions to discuss details and was very accommodating when we made a special request to have the band collaborate with our Greek DJ. When our wedding day finally arrived, David Rothstein Music was the one vendor I knew I could count on to make everything go as planned. During the cocktail hour, we had the jazz trio play for our guests which was absolutely amazing! During the reception we had the 10 piece band play and, as David promised, the dance floor was jam-packed all night. Generations, young and old, were having a fabulous time and dancing the night away. The band does an excellent job of knowing the perfect songs to play to keep the energy alive in the room. The band was the best decision that we could have possibly made and helped to make our wedding day absolutely perfect!! Thank you to David Rothstein Music for making our wedding day unforgettable!

Having the best music and getting all of the guests dancing was our number one priority for our wedding. So naturally, booking David Rothstein Music for our wedding (May 21, 2016) was the very first decision we made in our wedding planning process. That is how confident we were that they are the best band! We reached out to several other bands, but David added a personal touch that no other company had. He truly wants to get to know each couple, their story, interests, and music tastes. They really go above and beyond. David helped with coordinating the schedule for the reception, leaving no detail out. He walked us through the timing of every announcement, dance, toast, and music which really allowed us to get a feel for how night the would go. On our wedding day, the energy throughout the night was unlike anything we could have imagined - literally everyone on the dance floor! All of the musicians are extremely talented. For example, one of the vocalists who sang "Old Man" by Neil Young (for our father/daughter dance) actually sounded like Neil Young, then switched to a country song and sang “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts (for the mother/son dance) like a pro - we couldn't believe our ears! We also highly recommend the dancing between courses and adding their optional DJ to fill in the breaks and enhance the music. To this day all of our guests are still raving about the band. David’s passion for was he does is unprecedented. With David Rothstein, your wedding is guaranteed to be the best dance party and the most memorable night!

David Rothstein Band has performed at many events that we have attended but most importantly, he played at my husband’s sister’s wedding, so when we started our wedding planning process it was never a question who we would have as our band. Although we loved every detail of our wedding day, I don’t think it would have been the same without the David Rothstein Band. They absolutely blew us and all of our guests away. We felt as though we were at a live concert rather than a wedding. There was not one moment when the dance floor was empty and if it started to get scarce, the band would change it up to a song they knew would get the guests back on their feet. We have gotten so many compliments since our wedding day and every time we see a friend or family member they rave about what a wonderful time they had. We have David Rothstein and his band to thank for that. Throughout the planning process, David took the time to get to know my husband and I. They played every single song we asked for and they even learned to play our first dance and my husband's dance with his mother. David is enthusiastic, sweet, and most importantly a joy to work with. I have recommended this group to every single person I know and I will continue to do so because I truly think that they were such an integral part to making our day so special. It’s a memory we will share for the rest of our lives! Thank you David Rothstein Band!!!!

As the Father of the Bride, I took on the responsibility of finding potential bands based on referrals, Wedding Wire and The Knot to fit in with the budget I had in mind. After a short time, I began to discover that the cost was going to be a bit more than I expected to get the BIG sound that we all wanted.
We narrowed it down to a few of the premier bands in Chicago. After going to see the David Rothstein Orchestra in person, it quickly became a no-brainer. It is simply not possible to find a better sounding Band. While we focused a lot on Motown dance music, but the three vocalists are so versatile, they made a variety of music sound very authentic. Every musician in the band are as good as it gets. They kept people on the dance floor the entire time. There is nothing worse than planning a wedding for months and going through all the expense, than to see the crowd thin out early. However, the band is so fun that they will keep your guests to the end. If they are not dancing…..they will stay to listen and watch them perform. I can’t emphasize how big of a deal this was for us.
Doing the wedding over again, there is nothing that I would change. However, if I had to keep to a stricter budget, I would build the entire budget around David Rothstein. They are worth every penny!!! Months or years after the wedding, people are not going to remember the flowers or even the food, but they will remember how great the band was. We have received non-stop compliments from our guests regarding the band. David was terrific to work with from the very start. He was extremely responsive before and after we booked them. You can really find out a lot about a person when you see how they support you after they have your money. We trusted David from the start and he delivered in spades!!!
After the wedding, you might have regrets regarding some decisions you made, but booking David Rothstein will not be one of them!

"When it came time for my husband and I to pick out a band for our wedding, we were really overwhelmed because knew it was one of the most crucial wedding decisions. When we found David Rothstein Music online, we instantly were drawn to them. Not only was their music impressive but we liked a lot of the things they did that made them different - specifically, that David was included as an emcee, a DJ is included to play when the band takes breaks throughout the night, and that they go above and beyond and donate your wedding flowers to a nursing home. We scheduled a meeting with David and immediately felt at ease. His happy and optimistic personality is infectious and he was extremely professional and organized. We immediately knew that David was different in that he would go above and beyond for his couples. One example of this was he overheard my husband and I talking and I had mentioned that I had never seen Father of the Bride before. Well, several days later (and before we even signed a contract with David), the Father of the Bride DVD showed up at my apartment. Well it was David who sent it to me! It was so appreciated and it was such a personal touch that many vendors to not provide anymore. Another thing worth mentioning is that when my husband and I were choosing all of our music, there was a song that we really wanted to have for our first dance, but it was not on the band list so we figured that we would not be able to have it played. Well - we were wrong. When we asked David about it, he said that the band would be willing to learn the song just for us! It was yet another example of David Rothstein Music going above and beyond to make sure that our night was so special. Fast forward to the wedding night and David Rothstein Music did not disappoint. Our guests were dancing the entire night, and to this day it is one of the main highlights that our guests keep bringing up!"