The band had fantastic energy, the singers were incredibly talented, and the music was exactly what we envisioned for our special day!
– David and Svetlana V.
✓ Versatile Incredible Vocalists
✓ Talented Reception Musicians
✓ Packed Dance Floor
✓ Designated MC for all Intros
✓ Unlimited Free Song Requests
✓ DJ for Breaks Included w/ Band
✓ Customized 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
David and his unbelievable band took care of everything we needed for our entire wedding. We were able to relax and David made all the announcements, worked with our vendors and his band packed our dance floor!”
– Derrick and Taylor S.
Complete pricing packages from $5,975 to $16,975 cover all your needs for a Chicago wedding or corporate event. We’ll be with you from the first call to the last note. For details or questions, fill out the form, and we’ll respond quickly with a customized price quote. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Let’s go!
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
CELEBRITY WEDDINGS AND EVENTS
I am originally from Chicago and grew up in Elk Grove Village. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a double major in Music Performance and Communications. During the summer, I performed as the bassist at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, working a schedule of six hours a night, seven days a week for three summers.
Following my graduation, I played on the Big Red Boat Disney Cruise down in the Bahamas. I have performed throughout the U.S., South America, and Japan with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. In 1998, I performed in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York City.
Once I returned to Chicago from touring, I started playing bass with many of the top wedding bands. While they were good bands, I found the experience to be very impersonal. I truly care about people and felt there must be a better way to make weddings and events much more personal and customized. As a result, I started DRS Music 25 years ago with my experience and dedication to making people happy!
Looking for a little help making your wedding unforgettable? Look no further! With 25 years of experience, we have the expertise to create the perfect celebration just for you. Our team’s excellence is showcased every weekend in our photos, awards, videos, and happy customers. Our comprehensive package includes everything you need for your ceremony and reception, including an MC and sound system, custom schedules, and unlimited song requests. Let us add some thoughtful personal touches to make your day extra special and uniquely yours. Trust us to create a friendly and unforgettable experience that celebrates your love. Let’s chat!
The band was simply awesome. We had a packed dance floor all night long- exactly what we wanted and envisioned for our reception! We have heard from countless guests that it was the best band they’ve ever seen at a wedding. The videos are so great but truly don’t even begin to capture the energy in that room.
– Pat and Kelsey L.
I spent many years playing bass in other top Chicago wedding bands. They were great musicians, but every wedding was pretty much the same. The same songs, same intros. The bandleader was not really interested in the couple and what makes them special. It was just another date on the calendar. Every wedding was just another date on their calendar.
I KNEW THERE MUST BE A BETTER WAY
So in 1999, I started our music company with one idea…
YOU DESERVE TO GET YOUR OWN WEDDING
You should be able to have a schedule that’s as formal or casual as you want. You should have the best possible musicians to play all the music you love for your wedding. You should be able to hear all the songs you love.
IF YOU LOVE A SONG, STYLE OR ARTIST
WE LOVE IT TOO!
I love helping people. My team and I will do everything possible to make sure every step from the first call to the last note is clear, personalized and easy. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve become home to the highest quality professionals a team of partners and musicians whose work, dedication and talent are invested in our company and in your event.
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.
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!
TELL US ABOUT YOU
✓ What do you love to do together?
✓ Who are your favorite teams?
✓ How did you meet?
✓ What movies do you love?
✓ Do you have any pets?
✓ What kind of work do you do?
✓ Where did you go to school?
✓ What makes you unique?
✓ Family Traditions?
We couldn’t have done it without you and your talented musicians!”
-Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy
Every couple at their wedding are truly famous to their family, friends and your vendors like me. This is your big day. It’s your time to shine. The only trends that matter are yours. We Celebrate who you are. We go above and beyond for you even if you’ve never signed an autograp!
DRS Music, Inc specializes in providing live Chicago music entertainment presentations for Chicago wedding music, Chicago corporate band, and Chicago fundraising band events. Much more than just a Chicago wedding band, DRS Music ensembles are recognized as leaders within the Chicago special event band industry. Winner of the Best of the Knot and Wedding Wire Awards 17 years and counting. Voted Most Charitable Wedding Vendor in the Nation. The First Chicago Wedding Band voted into the Knot Hall of Fame. Corporate Clients include Google, Target, United and hundreds more. We specialize in customized wedding and events.
