Arlen Music Productions

We greatly enjoyed working with Front of House for our wedding music. The music throughout the evening was a high point of our celebration and many guests have commented on how great the music was throughout! Rebecca and David thoughtfully addressed specific requests we had for the ceremony and carried through certain themes and tunes throughout the night. The night ended with a dance floor no one wanted to leave because of their incredible selection and execution. We wish we could dance the night away all over again!

Omg Indigo is AMAZING!!!! And of course Kendall is just the most fun!!!! Our guest seriously did not leave the dance floor once. They are so incredible. All of our friends and family could not stop raving about them! I didn’t even change into my second reception dress because I didn’t want to miss a minute of the fun!!!!!! THEY ARE THE BEST!!!!

We hired the Evolution Band from Arlen Music Productions for our wedding and they were absolutely incredible! We had an initial meeting with the band leader, Lloyd, who was really personable and willing to work with us regarding our song choices for our wedding night. During the reception, the band was so fun and entertaining - our dance floor was crowded all night long, they made me and my husband feel so special throughout the night, and all of our friends and family raved about them that night and in the weeks following our wedding. They were amazing and I would recommend them to anybody looking for a band for their wedding!

We had the Front of House band from Arlen Music Productions play at our wedding in April, and they were absolutely fantastic! From professional musicians who attended, to the grandmas... everyone was ecstatic in their feedback. We had an incredible time dancing and singing all night long. The band exceeded our expectations with their surprises and delights throughout the evening. Even the sound engineers were top-notch, and we appreciated their flexibility with our (numerous) playlists during downtime. The whole group handled everything with precision and grace. David was an amazing master of ceremonies, creating a genuine connection with us and perfectly understanding how we wanted the night to unfold. His attention to detail and ability to read the crowd made the evening unforgettable. Special shoutout to the keyboardist who played our ceremony, he was phenomenal and nailed all of our requests. Thank you, Front of House band, for an unforgettable celebration. Everything was on time and on point, making for a night we'll never forget (even if parts are a bit fuzzy!). Thanks!

To say they were incredible is an understatement. Every artist in Indigo is fantastic and so talented! Kendall was easy to work with, energetic and can read the room really well. Every guest I've seen since my wedding day first comments on how much they loved our wedding band. Thank you again, Indigo!

We had their Entourage Band, with Morgen as the lead. They were fabulous and Morgen was wonderful! Their sound was terrific and did a great job with all the songs they played. They knew how to read the room and get people up dancing and keep them on the dance floor the entire time. Everyone had a such fun and are still talking about it! Morgen was great to work with leading up to the wedding day. I would highly recommend them! Thank you for making it such a memorable evening!

A big 'thank you' to you to Indigo for such an incredible night! There was a theme among our wedding guests' compliments we received about the day, and Indigo was by far a highlight! I can confidently say booking you all for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! We said we wanted to throw a party and have everyone talking about the entertainment, and that is exactly what happened! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Ashley & Alex

Working with Arlen Music and our musician (Stephanie Aaron) was great. She and her band were fabulous, and the whole team was responsive, accommodating, and easy to work with. I highly recommend them!

We had Indigo for our wedding and they were a hit! Kendall and team are so talented. People are still talking about our band! Kendall did a great job with song selection and even learning a few songs for our special dances. He was an absolute pleasure to work with!

Kendall and his team at Arlen music were a huge part of making our dream wedding a reality. From pre-planning all the way through the big night, we felt taken care to the highest degree. There was such amazing talent on that stage and our whole wedding was raving about their performance. Nothing but the highest compliments for this crew!

Oh what a night! Indigo was amazing! Our wedding guests were so impressed with them - from the jazz trio during dinner to the high energy music that kept everyone on the dance floor. Kendall knows how to start a party and keep it going until the end of the evening! Their range of music and ability to play to our guests was so impressive. We are so glad that we decided to select the 11 piece band - the horn section was fantastic! And then they ended the evening with a private dance for the bride and groom that was so special. They are definitely a five star band! A big thanks to Kendall and Indigo for a very special evening!

We recently worked with Kendall and the Indigo Orchestra at the Warwick Allerton. As a venue manager, they were so respectful of our "house", took EXTRA time to visit ahead of the event to make sure our unique ballroom would offer all that they wanted - and it did!!!! (They made it work!) They were sooo great- dance floor was packed the WHOLE time, and the energy just filled the room and everyone from kids to grandparents where on the dance floor! We can't wait to have them back! Thanks, Kendall for your professionalism and of course, your vocals!

We had Front of House play at our wedding and I can't recommend them enough! We knew after our initial consultation call with FOH that we were in great hands. David, the lead singer, took his time listening to us about what styles of music we like, and was more than happy to learn a few specific songs that my wife and I wanted to be played. He was totally onboard with our outside of the box bridal party walkout and first dance request (I loved her first into sweet child of mine). When it came to the wedding they played for three hours after dinner and our dance floor was packed the entire time. They played hit after hit, sticking to our preferred music list but also going off script which enhanced the vibe. I can't tell you how many people came up to us afterwards raving about the music. All of the musicians in front of house are talented and know how to preform in front of an audience. I would recommend FOH to anybody looking keep the party going for their wedding. 10/10.

We loved working with David and Front of House. David was very helpful and collaborative during planning stages. He really made sure everything went smoothly and was able to accommodate a couple specific song requests. And Front of House was so fun and full of energy the night of the wedding! We received lots of compliments on our wedding band. Would definitely recommend Front of House!

I cannot express enough how absolutely incredible the band Indigo was at our wedding! From the very first note to the final encore, they brought an unparalleled level of energy and enthusiasm that had everyone on their feet from start to finish. What truly stood out was the band's interaction with our guests. They made everyone feel like they were part of the performance, and the lead singer's charisma was off the charts. People were not just dancing; they were fully engaged and singing along. Indigo made our wedding night an epic celebration we'll cherish forever!

Front of House was incredible! We had so many guests say they were one of the best bands they had seen at a wedding. David was great keeping the energy alive and transitioning songs seamlessly. They were able to perform a few specific sentimental requests even with a few changes just before the day. David was great working with out month of planner in creating a reliable timeline. HIGHLY recommend!

We had Velocity from Arlen Music for our wedding and they were fantastic! Heidie and the rest of the band were great in planning and execution in playing the music we asked for and keeping the energy high. Many of our guests remarked how great they were and we agreed. We would absolutely use them again!

We booked Front Of House. The band and the was one of our top priorities. David was 100% worth it. We did the 9 piece band but David is what makes it. As an artist his stage presence is amazing. To get people dancing you need someone like him. He made sure the floor was always popin and even started a line dancing group that took off.David killed it. We got numerous comments that the band was spectacular. We had seen many other bands play and nothing compares to them. Also, the sound engineer was amazing. We had less than 100 people on a big space. Nothing was overpowering. Everything was perfect.

We hired Indigo for our wedding and could not be more thrilled with the experience from the pre-event planning through the wedding night. Kendall and Dan were consummate professionals with great communication and honest insight beforehand to help guide us through the process. On the night of, the band played an incredible 3.5 hour performance with great energy, a diverse and all-encompassing playlist, and perfect timing on song selection and crowd interaction. Our guests continue to rave about the band well after our wedding. We couldn't more highly recommend Indigo!

We hired Front of House (9 piece) for our wedding 4/22/23 at City Winery - West Loop. They were EVERYTHING and MORE!! They brought the energy and kept the party going ALL night long. They sounded amazing, even learned our first dance song so they could play it live. Leading up to the wedding, they were very communicative and accommodating. They played ALL night long and even had killer dance moves!! I would 100000% recommend them to any couple that wants a giant dance party.

We hired Evolution Orchestra for our wedding, and it was easily the part of our wedding we were most excited for! We had searched far and wide for a wedding band, and we were so excited when we found them. They are everything that you want in a wedding band - enthusiastic, lively, fun, and TALENTED! Every single member who performed that night did an incredible job, and we had people on the dance floor all night. Ken and his team made us feel so comfortable leading up to the wedding, and helped us with our timeline as well. The night of our wedding, Caitlin was our band leader and was such a sweetheart! She did so much to make us feel special, and the entire band was extremely engaging. I wish I could hire them to perform at every event, they really are a team of incredible professionals and are the life of the party. They were our favorite part of the wedding, and we cannot recommend them enough!

Wow! Dan and his band Indigo were phenomenal. No one wanted to leave the dance floor. They are truly great musicians and the range of music they play is a delight for all ages. From Michael Buble to Earth, Wind and Fire to Darius Rucker --- everything was great.

AMAZING! We first heard the band Indigo at a friend's wedding and we were blown away. We thought they were so good that we decided to hire them for our own wedding. Our dance floor was full the entire night! Everyone at our wedding kept going on and on about how amazing the band was. Additionally, they were great to work with and really helpful with all of the planning and logistics prior to the event. Would highly recommend!

Absolutely the very best decision made for the wedding! Ken was fabulous to work with, listened to the bride and groom and what they wanted, and then gave the event a night no one will forget! Energetic, fantastic, awe inspiring concert/music for hours! No one left the dance floor!! Truly Epic!! Can’t say enough about how amazing Evolution was and how they preformed! They truly Made the night beyond spectacular!!!!

We cannot recommend Arlen Music highly enough! After multiple postponements due to COVID-19, we were finally able to celebrate our wedding with our family and friends in August. Velocity made sure all of our guests - regardless of age - were on the dance floor until the very end of our reception. The singers and musicians were incredibly talented. We received endless compliments after our wedding that Velocity was the best wedding band. We couldn't agree more! If you are looking for the best band in Chicago, look no further!

Front of House Band No doubt about it, if you want a band that will keep your guests out on the dance floor all night long, Front of House is the perfect band for you. David Sherman and the entire band created an atmosphere at our daughter’s wedding that was fun and energetic. All our guests couldn’t stop talking about the great band! Our daughter and son-in-law left most of the music choices up to David with the one request that this was a dancing crowd so please make sure that the songs would keep guests dancing. Talk about a band that knew how to read the room! There was never a moment that the dance floor wasn’t packed. Another comment from our guests was that the band never took a break and also, that you could still have a conversation with the band playing. Every member of this band is so talented and together they made beautiful, fun and amazing music. Hope to hear them again sometime!

Entourage was the highlight of our wedding!! We received SO many compliments on the band and the dance floor was full the entire night! One highlight: one of our friends went up to our pregnant friend and asked her “As a sober person, is this band really THIS GOOD?! Or am I too drunk?” which of course she assured him they were actually amazing haha. Everyone in the band is so talented and Leslie was so great and easy to work with. They even learned a specific song for us that we wanted to close the night with. My husband and I are trying to figure out an excuse to hire them again for something… 1,000,000 out of 10, would recommend!!!

Look no further than Front of House for your wedding! I cannot say thank you enough for the work David and the band put into making our night so special. As a guest said "I knew it would be fun, but I did not know it would be THAT fun!" We have Front of House to thank for that. The dance floor was packed from the moment David invited guests to the floor until we all sang the final song together. If budget is a priority (as it was for us), I can assure you Front of House was worth every penny and much more. We even extended the playing time another 30 minutes!! Thanks again Front of House!

My husband and I planned our entire wedding around when Ken Arlen's Evolution Orchestra was available. They are the best of the best. Not only are the musicians incredibly talented, Ken and Lloyd's ability to cater to the couple and their families is first rate. Every interaction with Ken and his team was absolutely wonderful, and he helped me our special night a dream come true. We cannot recommend Ken and his bands enough!

We hired Front of House for our wedding and they were absolutely incredible. They brought the house down literally! All of our wedding guests mentioned how much fun the band was and how it was the highlight of the entire wedding. David and Ken were incredibly helpful in planning for the wedding and very professional. We are recommending them to all of our friends and would happily hire them again!

We hired Indigo band from the Arlen Music Productions group and had the best time. Working with them was so easy and they were willing to learn our first dance song in addition to a few others. Every musician in the band is so talented and they really brought the energy. Our guests had the best time dancing the entire night. Would highly recommend Indigo for the best wedding dance floor!

INDIGO! They were absolutely fabulous, incredibly talented (and we have musician in the family!), and so engaging. Two measures into their set and the dance floor was full. We booked them for our daughter's wedding and we are so happy we did. They learned a John Legend song for their first dance and I will never forget that moment. The soloist did an outstanding job with it as did all the other vocalists throughout the night. Dan was a great MC and so accommodating to work with. This band has so much professional talent. Honestly, I just can't say enough. We are all thinking of excuses to have another party at the Drake with Indigo. It was a fabulous combination.

Entourage was our wedding band, and they made the party! The dance floor was packed the entire night. I had so many guests tell me it was the best wedding band they had ever seen, and multiple couples took their card for their own wedding. I can't say enough great things about Leslie and her crew - they were sensational in every way! I can't wait to hire them again for other parties.

We used Entourage as our wedding band, and it was seriously one of the absolute best decisions we made for our wedding. Like so many others, we postponed our original wedding date almost a year later. Arlen Music Productions was super easy and flexible to work with, and we had no issues changing our date. Communication was easy with the staff and with Leslie, the band leader. She gave awesome advice on our reception timeline. At first, we were kind of hesitant on hiring a band for our wedding because we absolutely love good DJ's, but the energy that a band can bring to the dance floor is on a whole other level. Cocktail hour and dinner songs were spot on as well. Entourage has a huge song repertoire and can play a pretty wide range of music. Their talent is PHENOMENAL. They were sooo entertaining and brought so much energy to our wedding. Our guests are still raving about our wedding band, and they really were one of the most memorable aspects of our wedding. We only hope someone else we know gets married soon and hires them so we can enjoy them again!

We used Velocity as our wedding band. The crowd absolutely LOVED this group of artists. They were very easy to work with and even offered to learn a couple songs that we wanted played. The party was non stop. Velocity kept everyone on the dance floor all night. Highly recommended!

We used Front of House and they absolutely made our night. Planning the wedding was very stressful until we had the chance to meet with David. Once meeting with him, I knew the night was going to be smooth and perfect and that he would make sure it flowed together perfect. The band really outdid themselves, our guests didn’t want to leave the dance floor. I had so many people come up to me throughout the night and tell me how great our music was. HIGHLY recommend using them!!!

We had an absolute amazing experience with Front of House and David S. The entire band/team was extremely accommodating and professional about our ever changing wedding plans due to COVID and they made our COVID compliant wedding feel more normal with their remarkable talent. David also ensured the team would learn our first dance songs and a few other requests important to our families, of which they did and executed perfectly! They are such a great group to have at your event, and made everything from our cocktail hour to last call more fun. We absolutely cannot recommend them enough as they will bring your wedding to life!

Working with David Sherman and Front of House was one of the most positive experiences of our entire wedding planning process. Dave was great at listening to our respective wants and desires for the wedding, and fielding the many many opinions we all tossed at him. Front of House’s performance at the wedding was the most spectacular thing I have ever experienced. The money is more than worth it, Dave’s performance inspired a truly amazing evening for the guests and us! The performance is truly one of a kind, the rock violins during dinner were beautiful. Dave was great at accommodating some unconventional requests we made, such as having the prerecorded version of our first dance song played. He ensured we had a great Greek Dancing at the wedding since that was important to my Greek family and myself. Dave’s energy was unwavering throughout the night and his vitality kept many more people on the dance floor than we even could have dreamed of! I am certain everyone would have danced until they dropped if we had let Dave perform all night! Arlen Music was wonderful to work with as a group, and Front of House gave us the most amazing wedding reception in the world. Many guests came up to me and informed me that after Dave’s performance they were adamant that they also need to have a wedding band at their future events! I cannot thank Dave and Front of House enough for the amazing performance and highly recommend them to anyone who desires a nonstop fun wedding!

Front of House was an incredible band and made our night so much fun! Everyone was on the dance floor and they played so many great songs I couldn't sit down! Great to work with and David is wonderful at helping to plan out the night. Highly recommend!

We used Entourage for our wedding band and they were AMAZING. We were both very skeptical of wedding bands in general – most of them that we had experienced were cheesy and overpriced. However, my parents felt very strongly about having a wedding band, so we decided to go for it. I hate to say it, but they were right – at least, when it comes to booking Entourage. They brought such incredible energy and our dance floor was PACKED all night. They even learned some extra songs for us, and they kept their song list updated throughout the season. Six months after our wedding, our guests are still talking about how much fun they had dancing at our wedding and how incredible the band was!

If you're going to splurge on anything, Ken Arlen Evolution is the place to do it! Everyone left our wedding saying it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and in large part because they couldn't stop talking about how incredible the band was. The best part about Ken Arlen Evolution is that everything they do is aimed towards making your wedding spectacular. From learning that song that you just have to have played, to working with you to create the perfect playlist, they are focused on what you want and then find a way to make it even better than you envisioned. And on the big night, they absolutely killed it! They brought energy, flare, amazing vocals, and were a main reason why we all had so much fun celebrating.

THANK YOU to the Front of House members! It was the BEST night and everyone danced the entire night! I told them I wanted a good mix of music to keep everyone dancing all night long and they did exactly that! David was a great MC and I could not have imagined having a different band play on our wedding night. Again, thank you Front of House and the whole Arlen Production team and making it a night to remember!

Ken Arlen Music Productions was probably the best choice we made for our March 2019 Chicago wedding. They have lots of different options but we ended up deciding on the Evolution Orchestra led by Lloyd Snyder.  Ken and Lloyd helped us with all of the planning.  Everything was customized and I'm so glad we went with their suggestions even on things we originally said we weren't sure about.  Lloyd's band was just fantastic.  People were truly shocked by the quality of this group of amazingly talented musicians.  We also asked them to keep one of the saxophonists and the drummer for the final thirty minutes of the party while the rest of the group was packing up and they played along to popular EDM songs and this was a huge hit that other friends have now copied for their weddings.  Thank you for everything and I hope to have the opportunity to hire you again in the future.  - Robert

Erik Martinez and his band Velocity were the highlight of our wedding! Arlen music was SO EASY to work with. They listened to our vision and helped put together 3 different ensembles for each component of the wedding. We started with an amazing string trio for the ceremony playing beautiful classical music, but they also had many contemporary songs in their repertoire. The cocktail hour featured a piano & saxophone duo playing soft jazz and added a sense of ease and elegance to the ambiance. The reception featured the Velocity band and Erik Martinez as the band lead and emcee. We were so busy leading up to the wedding we were only able to provide 15-20 songs and a general idea of what we were looking for and they DELIVERED. We started the reception with big band jazzy type tunes and as dinner finished transitioned into the classic wedding dance songs. High energy, talented musicians, and so easy to work with! Would definitely use again and highly recommend!!

I wish I could share a photo for this review to convey my message of how much fun we had with the Front of House band at Arlen Music Productions. My husband was super picky about the songs played at our wedding, and Ken was very accommodating. Not only that, but Ken also let me get on stage and sing with the band. I have hilarious photos of all of us singing, and my friends absolutely loved seeing the bride on stage. I can't thank this group enough, and I need another reason to rock out with them. Also, call me if you need another backup singer!

We hired Velocity for our wedding in June 2019, and they were absolutely incredible. Our dance floor was packed the entire night. Every person we've talked to since the wedding - family, friends, even other vendors - has brought up the music and told us that it was the best wedding band they've ever seen. One friend said she has never danced that hard in her life; another told me she almost peed her pants because she didn't want to leave the dance floor (gross, but a testament to how much fun we were all having). If I could go back in time, the only change I would make is to have Velocity play for another hour. I also want to note how wonderful Erik was to work with. He talked with us about our likes/dislikes, was patient when we dragged our feet making decisions, and gave us great ideas and guidance. We also had two musicians play during our ceremony. I decided to walk up the aisle to Baba O'Riley as a surprise for my husband, and only had a YouTube clip to share as an example of what I wanted. Erik coordinated with his team to make it happen EXACTLY as I imagined. I will never forget the look on my husband's face when he realized what song was playing - it was such an amazing moment. Thanks so much to Erik and Velocity for helping make it a perfect wedding!!

Talk about a band!!! Thank you to Entourage from Arlen Music Productions for making our wedding a night to remember!! The ceremony, cocktail hour & reception all had different musical elements, but all were on point & were knocked out of the park. The feedback from our guests was lights out POSITIVE!! Even hotel employees were stopping my parents the next day and asking about the wedding on the 8th floor- said they heard the music and dancing were amazing. And that is an understatement. One of the main elements we wanted for our night was fun on the dance floor. To say that expectation was met is an understatement. Leslie & Jerome and whole band exceeded our expectations. My memory of our wedding night is all smiles for many reasons, but one main element was I don't think my husband and I left the dance floor the whole night. It was an absolute blast and I owe Entourage for making that happen. It is almost a year later, and I have meaning to do a review ever since, but people STILL mention to us about the band at our wedding and how outstanding they were. Anyone would be lucky to have them at their wedding!! THANK YOU ENTOURAGE!!!

VELOCITY IS THE BEST!!!! We had Velocity (led by Erik) play at our wedding earlier this month. And WOW WOW WOW were they fantastic. If you want fantastic music and a full dance floor all night-- hire Velocity! Our guests had the best time and loved the band. Velocity truly rocks

We were so pleased with Arlen's band Velocity for our daughter's wedding. They provided musicians to perform ceremony music, music during cocktails, dinner, and dance music for the reception. They were easy to work with in advance and responsive to the couple's ideas and plans for their music for each part of the evening. They were extremely professional and very talented . The ceremony music was lovely and once the dinner was over and the band began, the dance floor was crowded from start to finish. We received so many compliments on the band and their play list -- which pleased all age groups!!

When planning my wedding, the one thing that I really wished for is that my guests had a great time and danced the night away. After hearing a few people recommend David and the Front of House band, I was hopeful that they would be the perfect band for my wedding. However, they blew away all of my expectations and helped make my wedding even more special than anything that I could have ever imagined. I cannot say enough good things about David and Front of House. Not only were they very professional and awesome to work with (especially considering we were planning the wedding from NYC), David was very communicative and open to play every single song we wanted- including some last minute additions to the playlist. They worked with my planner and myself to create the perfect timeline for the night in order to keep the energy going, and it paid off. The dance floor was packed the whole night, even with people who I have never seen on the dance floor. Even though we extended FOH for another hour (until past midnight), the dance party never thinned and the same amount of people were on the dance floor during the last song as during the first song they played. The next morning, I couldnt get enough compliments for choosing FOH. So many people told us that it was the best band and the most fun that they had ever had at a wedding. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend David and Front of House! We were BEYOND impressed with their music and voices and unbelievably happy with this decision. They literally made our wedding. Even though my wedding is over, I cannot wait to attend another wedding where FOH is playing.

Incredible band, so much talent and energy. The entire crowd was dancing all night long. Ken and his team were very easy and enjoyable to work with. Worth every penny. Also worth adding the extra sax and extending your party time.

Entourage made our entire wedding night!! They absolutely killed the playlist and the performance. People were on the dance floor the entire night and are still raving about the band. Leslie was the perfect MC and so engaging – she kept the party going even when the band had to take a break. If you are looking for an amazing, engaging band to turn your wedding into a memorable evening, you must choose Entourage!!!

We had the Velocity band within Arlen Music productions as our wedding band, and I can't imagine having a better wedding band! The 3 singers are absolutely incredible! The flow of the night was flawless, and they sounded amazing. I have gotten SO MANY compliments on this band choice. My guests had an absolute BLAST because of how they entertained SO HARD all night! They have an incredible range for the types of music that they can perform and their energy is amazing. They were great to work with! There were SO many people on the dance floor all night for every song which is an achievement!!!

We used Velocity for our wedding in August 2018 and they were AMAZING! Several guests said they were the best wedding band they'd ever seen. They knew just how to keep the energy up all night, and the dance floor stayed crowded the whole time. They even took our special requests into consideration. For example, I was having a hard time deciding what I wanted to use as a "siblings" dance in lieu of a father/daughter dance (my father passed away), so about an hour before the wedding I finally told them what song I wanted and assumed they were going to play it like a DJ track. It's an old song that's not at all common, so I was shocked when the time came and they played it live themselves as opposed to just playing the recording. It was so impressive that they learned it that quickly for me. We are so happy with our choice of Velocity and would recommend them to anyone!

I want the party to keep going! That is how much I loved Ken Arlen's Evolution Orchestra! When they say that they are the best wedding band in the area, they mean it! This band is spectacular and will keep the party and high energy all night. Even your grandparents will be dancing all night. The band feeds off the energy of the bride and groom, so I HIGHLY recommend getting on stage with the band and dancing at some point. Saxophone and guitar solos anyone?

We hired Entourage (part of Ken Arlen Orchestra) for our wedding day. This band literally ROCKED. Aside from getting married, the band was the best part of the day. After the wedding, we were approached by countless people about the band and saying that this was the best wedding band they had seen. Entourage was great to work with (Leslie is there point person and AWESOME). They coordinated with our venue without a hitch and learned several songs to play at the reception. Absolutely extraordinary and a no-brainer for your wedding day!

We hired Evolution and they were amazing! So helpful during the planning phase and our guests have been raving about the performance.

They say the 5 most important things for a wedding are inviting the right guests, selecting the perfect venue, serving great food and drinks, choosing an exceptional photographer, and most importantly the perfect entertainment. If you want the very best entertainment for your wedding there is only one band to select and that’s Entourage out of Chicago with Arlen Music Productions. With Entourage you not only get a great band but you get two incredible singers and entertainers in Leslie and Jerome. But the very best thing you get is a terrific band leader and the very best MC money can buy in Leslie Hunt! Our daughter’s wedding was at Notre Dame and we live in Atlanta and even though her band is out of Chicago communication was always very easy. In addition, Leslie always had great ideas leading up to the wedding and we ended up using all of her suggestions! Lastly, even though we had a small hiccup during the evening Leslie was always in total control and as the Father of the Bride you could not have asked for more. If you want an exceptional 8- piece band with a large playlist that appeals to all ages led by a classy young woman look no further. You just can’t do any better than Entourage for your event!

My husband and I booked Front of House for our wedding this past February, 2018. All I can say is "WOW." David and the band were incredible. Little did we know, but they received special requests from my dad and sister for their speeches and worked with my husband's Godmother on special performance. They truly went above and beyond for our wedding. Their level of professionalism and talent was amazing. They had the entire dance floor packed the entire night! We had so much fun and it's safe to say the rest of the wedding did too. David was also an amazing MC who did a fantastic job of controlling the room during speeches and moving the night along. Overall, I can't say enough good things. I wish we could do it all over again. Highly, highly recommend if you're looking for a great band and a great party. Total pros!

We worked directly with Caitlin, who was an absolute rock star from the beginning. She was beyond friendly and easy going. She loved hearing our vision, and wanted to recreate exactly what we had dreamed of. Caitlin was dedicated to learn more about the songs we wanted to hear, including ones she had never played. She was very quick to correspond if I had any questions at all. I genuinely enjoyed working with Caitlin and the team, and would love to do it ALL over again!!! Their performances were top notch, energetic, and our guests are still raving about our talented Orchestra weeks later. The Sirens were another huge part of our successful wedding. They rocked out, and had the best energy. The crowd loved it from start to finish, singing along with every song. I highly recommend Arlen Music Productions, and hope to have another event where I can work with them again!

My husband and I booked Entourage for our ceremony and reception, and they were AMAZING!! We could not imagine our wedding reception without them. There was never a point in the night where nobody was on the dance floor. I would highly recommend them!

My wife and I booked Front of House for our wedding ceremony and reception and, as always, they exceeded all expectations. Band leader David Sherman made the entire experience easy for us, from the planning to the evening of the event. Arlen's staff is professional and responsive, and were a pleasure to work with. David clearly has a lot of experience, and made intuitive suggestions on music and how best to arrange the evening. He even took it upon himself to help coordinate all of the relevant vendors with the band to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible. And, of course, the music was amazing. The dance floor was always packed with guests of all ages, and every song we didn't specifically request matched our tastes perfectly. Even songs that weren't a part of their rotation sounded like they'd been playing them for years, and the custom arrangement of the song for our first dance was phenomenal. My wife and I realized fairly late in the evening that we hadn't been to the bar even once, as we had never left the dance floor once the party started. We have nothing but praise for Front of House. All of our guests had a fantastic time, and *everyone* complimented us on the band. This is the third time that our family has booked Front of House for a wedding, and we'd gladly recommend them to anyone.

Arlen Music's Entourage is the absolutely amazing. I could not imagine my daughter's wedding without this band. My daughter and son-in-law chose the band because of the components, but my wife and I almost felt like the band chose us! Leslie and the band were spectacular. From learning some unique songs for our special dances and our closing song to keeping the party up and moving all night long Entourage delivered. The energy from the band was palpable and the connection with the guests was amazing. At times I looked over and it seemed that the band was having as much fun as we were and I think you could really ask for nothing more! The band makes the night and Entourage made our night everything we had hoped it would be. Jim-FOB

Front of House was a complete hit at our recent wedding! My husband's sister had another Ken Arlen band at her wedding and we knew we had to book one of their bands for our September wedding. When we heard Front of House and met with David, the band lead, we knew they were going to be the best for our wedding. Let me tell you, they exceeded our expectations and had the whole wedding dancing all night. David is incredibly easy to work with and the band is simply the best! I cannot tell you how many people were raving about the band all night and have continued to since the wedding. Their music, sound, vibe and aesthetic are the best you will find in Chicago. You would be incredibly lucky if you are able to book this band for your upcoming wedding! They will not disappoint! Thank you to Front of House for making our night so amazing!

Ken Arlen Evolution completely ROCKED it at our recent wedding. Even with incredibly high expectations given feedback we'd heard, we were totally blown away. Caitlin Simone & crew took the time to meet with us, really understand our musical preferences, learn a few favorite songs, and understand the meaning behind some of our "must plays". They had so much energy and enthusiasm, not to mention raw talent. I could not peel myself off of the dance floor, and neither could most of our guests. I'd recommend them to anyone, and book them again in a heartbeat.

4th of July weekend, 2017. In a historic event space, we hostd 260 people from all over the country. At one point, I looked around the room and thought everyone had gone home, the tables were empty. Everyone was on the dance floor! The evening started with a phenomenal hora - non-stop energy During the meal there were rock violinists which were crazy! The dance sets were so much fun, with music from multiple generations. I would suggest this band for a wedding any day of the week. Your friends will be talking about your event for months to come.

My husband and I booked Front of House and David Sherman for our wedding in May, and it was everything we hoped it would be and more. The dance floor was literally packed all night, and the energy was electric. From the opening dance all the way until the end of the band's performance, the group pumped out great song after great song, and literally every one came up to us during and after the reception to say how this was the most fun they've had at a wedding in a long time. David and the team at Arlen Music are also great to work with, and very open to suggestions and willing to learn/practice new songs to make your night special just for you. David is also an incredibly charismatic and entertaining MC, and he provided just the right amount of musical showmanship and entertaining dialogue throughout the evening to give it the perfect touch. In summary, we cannot recommend Arlen and Front of House enough. Book them!

We cannot even begin to express our gratitude for all that Evolution did to make our wedding so incredibly AMAZING and everything that we wanted (& more)! Caitlin and the rest of the band were truly remarkable and turned our reception into the party that we had always dreamed of. From start to finish – there is absolutely nothing that we would have changed! We LOVED the way that entire night flowed and the amazing amount of dancing that took place! We cannot even begin to count the number of people who have reached out to us to share how UNBELIEVABLE our band was and how much they loved the high energy dance sets mixed in through the night! We cannot thank Evolution enough for playing such a significant part of our special day! Our night would not have been the same without them!

We went into our wedding being a little nervous about if people would dance and if the dance floor would be empty. If only we had known how incredibly talented, fun, energetic and amazing every member of INDIGO is--we could have spent our time way less stressed. They were FANTASTIC. Our huge dance floor was packed the entire night with people young and old. Two days later we are still getting texts about how good they were. I can not rave about them enough. They read a crowd perfect, play to a crowd and truly are having as much fun as the crowd. Their talent is unreal and I'm so grateful they spent the night entertaining us!

Entourage was AMAZING! Leslie and crew were fantastic - the music was great, she totally did everything we asked for from the ceremony music to the reception. Everything was seamless. I didn't leave the dance floor the whole night! The guests couldn't stop talking about it. I wanted to hug each and every band member after the night was over - and would have paid for another hour if we could have afforded it! Thanks so much guys!

My husband and I booked Velocity for our wedding on June 17th at Morgan Manufacturing, and we cannot say enough wonderful things about Erik (band leader) and the entire band! From the beginning of our interaction, communication was clear and constant, and Erik dedicated time and effort into making sure that the music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception was what we had in mind. We had a few special requests for songs for our processional, recessional and first dance/parent dances, and Erik and the band arranged the songs for us as part of our contract (at no additional charge). When we booked the band, we were a bit nervous because we only saw the promotional video on their site, and since they are a wedding band, it is not appropriate to go to others' weddings to see them play live. However, I think we both agree that they were even BETTER than the video on the site, as evidenced by people on the dance floor the entire night! The party never thinned out, and this was in large part to how amazing Velocity was. Several of our guests commented on how great they were, and friends of ours even inquired with Erik about playing at their wedding in Madison next year! We had a specific list of songs we wanted played, not played, and songs we were indifferent about (based on their song list), and they listened to our requests and did a wonderful job at keeping the music varied, and keeping the party going. I cannot recommend them enough- they truly rocked!

We booked Velocity for our wedding at The Langham and I cannot say enough amazing things about them! They listened to our requests from the planning meeting, played a great mix of music and had the dance floor packed the entire night! We are still having guests comment how amazing the band was! We highly recommend Velocity!

Can't say enough good things about front of house. They played at our wedding this past weekend and I have been watching videos of our dance floor on repeat. they kept the dance floor going all night and played the perfect mix of wedding classics and new music. Many guests said it was the best wedding band they had ever heard (I would agree). David was an absolute pleasure to work with. THANK YOU!!

My daughter in law chose Velocity as the band for their June 3rd wedding at the Bridgeport Art Center. Erik and the band were PHENOMENAL! I can't say enough good things about them. Their mix of music was perfect and the dance floor was full the whole evening. We are still getting calls about how fantastic the whole night was and how much everyone loved the band. I would use Velocity and Erik again in a heartbeat! :-)

Leslie and the Entourage team kept the party going strong all night long! Leslie was great with helping us plan the best party! Guests are still talking about our wedding and saying our wedding was the best they had ever been to thanks to the band! Leslie was very receptive to email and checked in with us throughout the night of the wedding. Definitely delivered with a high impact full energy performance! We decided to let Leslie and the band choose the music based off the feel of the crowd and it was the best decision. No one sat down once the dance floor was opened!

We saw Entourage at a wedding a few summers before ours and still remembered the band name, they were so memorable that when we got engaged there was only one name on the list. They didn't compare to any other band or DJ out there. They truly drive the party train at the reception and the whole evening flowed beautifully because of them. They are a well oiled machine because of Leslie, the band leader. You can just give her all the info you have and trust it will be magical, because she surely delivers! Even when she had laryngitis the day of our wedding, she brought in a woman singer from the band above entourage to sing the songs she couldn't. We never worried, she had it handled. We had so many guests tell us they've never stayed til the end of a wedding before and never seen the dance floor packed until the last song. That is all due to them! Don't forget to get Jerome to sing Michael Jackson or "Thinking Out Loud"!

We had the pleasure of having Entourage play at our wedding on 12.31.16. All I can say is; WOW. From 6:30pm-1am, it was non-stop great music. After dinner the dance floor was full the ENTIRE time! I don't think I've ever been to a wedding where I've seen that to that extent. The band's energy was so contagious and every single person in Entourage is extremely talented. I can't tell you how many times people told us that night and after the wedding how incredible the band was. Leslie, the lead singer was perfect to work with. She knows exactly how to pick songs that will all blend into the next one and was on spot with everything. I would recommend Entourage to any and everyone!!

We could not have been happier working with Front of House and David Sherman. Throughout the entire evening, all of our guests were thoroughly enjoying themselves and out on the dance floor, both young and old. Front of House does an amazing job of mixing in wedding classics with newer age songs, which keeps all guests in high spirits during the night. Even the music played during the cocktail hour and dinner was perfect. We also had some pretty specific special requests, which they took the time to learn and absolutely nail! The band truly sounds like the original version of every song that they play. At the end of the evening, they performed a special tribute and asked our guests to form a circle around us as we danced to close out the evening, it was a moment we will never forget. David even took the time to find us during the evening and make sure we were comfortable with the flow and timing of the night. We received many compliments after our wedding, but everyone mentioned the awesome band!