The Most Popular Songs to Choose for Your First Dance
There are so many decisions to make when planning your wedding. If you’re struggling to find a first dance song, click here, and see the most popular songs. The first dance is one of the most important wedding traditions. It will set and carry the mood throughout your wedding reception. It’s also the first dance […]
5 reasons a wedding band is better than a DJ
When planning a wedding, the question every couple asks themselves is “Should we book a band or a DJ?” A lot more goes into this question than you might think. Both create different atmospheres, but you’ll probably find that a Chicago wedding band is a better choice. The folks at David Rothstein Music have compiled […]
The 7 Best Mother/Son Dance Songs 2021 (Wedding Bands)
7 Best Mother/Son Dance Songs Feeling a little overwhelmed about your wedding music choices? See our top 7 songs that will make your wedding personalized and emotional when it comes to a Mother/Son dance song. The mother/son dance is one of the sweetest moments during a wedding. Few things are stronger than a mother’s love […]
First Dance Playlist
Written by Marc Robisch The first dance for a married couple is important because it shows the guests two people coming together as one. It is a moment to share with the person you love most. Whether you are spinning them around in your arms, gently swaying or getting lost in their eyes the first […]
What Makes One Chicago Wedding Band Better Than Another?
Let’s face it, you’ve never hired a wedding band before, and planning a wedding in general is a very challenging process. You have to buy a large number of products and services you’ve never bought before, and learn a great deal in a short period of time. Many couples decide on letting price be the […]
A Very Important Word for Choosing Your Wedding Band
One of the most important words to consider when selecting Chicago wedding bands is finesse. What I mean by that is the ability of the bandleader and the musicians to adapt to the various changes that happen during the course of both planning and executing the wedding. Just like any sports team that is presented […]
Musical Food
When considering the dance music for your wedding, think of it as a huge menu with all of the different songs and styles you’ve ever enjoyed dancing to in your life. On that menu will include a variety of different styles, tempos and artists for you to choose from. Within this menu are subcategories, such […]
Don’t make this mistake for your Wedding!
Let’s say you’ve got a very important meeting with your largest client. While you’re making your presentation, the CEO starts reading a magazine about his favorite sports team. How would you feel? Now consider your wedding…You’ve spent the last year planning every little detail. You can’t wait to start the dancing. The Chicago wedding band starts playing […]
My Cocktails/Dinner are in different rooms.
Let’s say you are using our Chicago Jazz Trio (Piano, Bass and Sax) for Cocktails and Dinner. The Chicago Jazz Trio can easily move from the cocktail area into the ballroom very quickly and easily. For example, your cocktails are scheduled from 6:00-7:00pm. The Chicago Jazz Trio will play from 6:00-6:45pm and move into the other […]
Wedding Bands are Better than Club Bands
There is a huge difference between a wedding band and club band. Even if they are your all time favorite band and you are best friends with the singer. Bands that play in clubs: 1. WON’T: Play the music YOU want them to play. 2. WON’T: Know how make introductions. 3. WON’T: Play music designed for […]
What is Dancing Between Courses/East Coast Style Wedding?
First, let’s define what dancing between courses is. It is used for all weddings on the east coast and amazingly enough called East Coast style. Secondly, it has become very popular for weddings throughout the country. The biggest difference is that the dance orchestra starts at the beginning of dinner instead of after. Here’s what […]
Is it important to use a Professional Emcee for my Wedding?
Remember back in junior high, what did we do when we had a substitute teacher? We knew they didn’t know what they were doing, so we didn’t really listen to them or take them seriously, right? Why did this happen? There wasn’t a strong leader. The same applies to your Chicago wedding. Things don’t just […]