West of Chicago is a band performing great songs from the past throughout the Midwest. Our nine-member ensemble, featuring a superb four-piece horn section, offers a tribute to the legendary band Chicago - and much more!
We cover great Motown tunes from artists like Gladys Knight, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and many more. On any given night, you can hear us knocking out classic hits like “Mack the Knife,” “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” and “Spinning Wheel.” You’ll also hear funk, like The Trampps’ “Disco Inferno,” and early rock hits like “Vehicle” by Chicago’s own Ides of March.
We have assembled some of the finest musical talent in the business, and we all have a passion for the music we’re presenting. If you catch one of our shows, you’ll find yourself dancing, singing along, and enjoying yourself as much as we do!
For more information please visit our website: www.westofchicagoband.com
Category:
Band - Cover Band
Additional Category:
Band - Motown
Genre:
50s Hits 60s Hits, 70s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Disco, Funk, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Swing, Tribute Band
Whether it's a Soloist for your Wedding, Piano/Singer Duo, or up to a piece Jazz or Party band. Club can fill your event needs with a breathtaking performance! Club is a select group of Chicago based professional musicians/vocalists founded in that are dynamic in their performance, drug-free and always kind and courteous. Please Contact us here!
Who Are the SIDEMEN BIG BAND?
Based in the Chicago metro area, the Sidemen Big Band features some of the finest musicians in the Midwest!
The Sidemen Big Band is a tight unit of quality jazz musicians founded by Chicago trumpeter Wendell Brenner. "As the band's 'founding member', I emphasize there is no individual band leader because we’re all professionals with significant band experience. We all know our way around our instruments. This is a very open and proficient band." Yes, the Sidemen are just that . . . professional musicians enjoying what they do best; playing great jazz and having fun doing it! This fine musical group is a powerhouse of sound, geared to play many styles of music. There are several groups that can be formed within the Sidemen, such as . . . an -Piece Jazz Big Band, a -Piece Society Band, or a -Piece Jazz Combo . . . we custom build to fit your musical entertainment needs! Please check out our demos, come to see and hear us perform, and inquire about The Sidemen Big Band by e-mail: or phone: - - or . We look forward to hearing from you soon!Sidemen Big Band ~ Jazz, Alive & Well ~
www.SidemenBigBand
www.ChicagoJazz
Category:
Band - Dance
Additional Category:
DJ - Standard
Genre:
50s Hits 60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, Big Band, Jazz
Best In Entertainment Productions is holding open auditions for singers, bands, and comedians. We are a full line production company and we are seeking new talent for shows locally and nationwide at Fairs, Festivals, Casino's, etc.
Please send us an email or give us a phone call if you would like to audition for a spot on our roster.
This can be your opportunity to join one of the best agency's in Chicagoland.
Fee free to check out our web site at entertainment
Please email us or call us at ( ) -
Category:
Band - Tribute Band
Additional Category:
Band - Cover Band
Genre:
60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Alternative, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Italian Music, Motown, Oldies, Rock, Rockabilly, Swing, Top-40
Solo act, keyboards, guitar, vocals, programming, audience participation. I also have several other people I work with who sing and play an instrument.
Category:
Singers - Pop Singer
Additional Category:
Band
Genre:
60s Hits, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Hits, 2000s Hits, Ambient, Beach Music, Big Band, Blues, Brazilian, Broadway, Cabaret, Caribbean, Christian Rock, Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, Do-Wop, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Fusion, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Merengue, Motown, New Age, Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Salsa, Ska, Soul, Swing, Techno, Top-40, World Music
Groove Party - Fenton, MichiganPremier Member - Contacting this member is FREE!
" Groove Party " is fast becoming one of the mid west regions favorite party bands. If you're planning a wedding reception, corporate party, country club function or just a small gathering with close friends, Groove Party can handle your affair, offering everything from a duo to a full 12-piece band. Before joining forces, all of the members of Groove Party spent many years working in the top corporate/wedding/party bands in the region as well as sharing the stage with a diverse range of artists that include... The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Little Jimmy Dickins, The Supremes, Mitch Ryder, Kool and the Gang, Question Mark and the Mysterians, War, Ready for the World, Anita Baker, and Luther Vandross, among others. Our mission is to make your event a night you and your guests will always remember. Full of fun and excitement, with styles covering everything from Sinatra, Motown, classic rock, jazz, blues, R&B, hip-hop, and pop tunes of yesterday and today. contact email: thegrooveparty@aol.com "Groove Party" offers the best in "live" entertainment
Frederick Is a nationally recognized vocalist, percussionist, and writer with over 37 years of performance experience. Frederic recorded his first single on an independent record label that reached #48 on the Billboard Top 100 Black Singles. Frederick has played in some of the hottest Jazz clubs and has opened and performed with such world-renown acts as "Sax man Kim Waters, Ashford and Simpson, Gladys Knight, just name a few. Frederick is an all around entertainer for all occasions. His voice drips with soul on both originals and covers. He creates Latin percussions and his connection to the music is deeply expressive,exuberant and rich. Whether he's seducing audiences with an ultrasmooth Ballard, or using his silky baritone to funk up a party, his performances are not to be missed. Find more music at www.frederickdavis.com
www.myspace.com/2frederick www.fredericksmusic.com
www.sonibids.com/frederick
Bobby Pizazz, his name alone suggests something different, and he is! Bobby, A true Music Story Teller dedicated to original musical excellence. Bobby's enchanting melodies, timeless sound, attention-getting flare will completely transform the atmosphere of any room.
Category:
Singers - Jazz Singer
Additional Category:
Singers - Folk Singer
Genre:
Big Band, Blues, Christian Rock, Country, Folk, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Pop, Rock, Soul, Swing, World Music
Downtime performs a vast assortment of music such as Pop, Motown, Soul, Classic Rock, Rhythm and Blues, and Jazz. The variety of their comprehensive song list allows them to satisfy any audience.
Category:
Band - Wedding Band
Additional Category:
Band - Wedding Band
Genre:
50s Hits, 60s Hits, 70s Hits, Big Band, Blues, Country, Dance, Disco, Funk, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Rythym and Blues, Rock, Soul, Swing, Top-40
Trilogy is an awesome entertainment experience as our members play multiple instruments capturing the mood of every song that is performed. Our line up constantly changes keeping your guests wondering what we will play next. We DJ your favorite songs on our breaks also we can take care of any MC responsibilities. Our wedding specialist has ensured that hundreds of brides have had the time of their lives. He will gather all info & work with you and/or your coordinator to ensure the action never stops. We cater to an all ages demographic with our play list. We offer Big Band, Current Hits, Oldies, Motown, Classic Rock, Alternative, Easy Listening, Do Wop, R & B, Dance, Country & Standards (a bit of everything). This ensures all of your guests, young & old will have a memorable evening. We have a state of the art sound system which is always at the perfect volume & always feedback free. Fun & qualitry crowd interaction is what we are known for.
We call ourselves a rock band because we really don't know how else to define a band with as much diversity in influence as we are. Fusion would be the second guess. We focus on solid rythyms and emphasize melodic overtones, resulting in a hell of a show! Give us a shot, you might like us so much, you'll want us back...
Category:
Band - Rock
Additional Category:
Band - Rock
Genre:
90s Hits, African, Alternative, Ambient, Beach Music, Big Band, Blues, Caribbean, Folk, Funk, Fusion, Grunge, Jazz, Latin, Metal, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Soul, Top-40, World Music
