About This Vendor
Ain't Nothin' But A Party!
The Chicago Catz are the best dance/party band in Chicago period! For more than 30 years, the Catz have been rocking dance floors. What distinguishes the Catz is that we are a REAL band. Everything's memorized... no reading sheet music, no playing along to tracks as so many other bands do. This allows us to fully engage with each other and the dance floor. The effect is a wonderful, almost tribal experience between band and all the party people! We are a super tight, experienced, elite talent, funky GENUINE party/dance band. At the heart of the Catz is a 70’s club band. That is the culture which forged The Chicago Catz. We are all 1st call studio musicians and vocalists. This band is the product of talent, hard work and the joy of creating music that makes people party their @$$ off!
Details
Instruments
Cello, Flute, Guitar, Keyboard, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Violin, Vocals
Music Genres
Dance, Disco, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock
Music Services
Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
Awards and Affiliations
Chicago Catz Reviews
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Reviewed On 10/26/2018 by Michael S
After going to countless weddings, we've seen our share of good bands and bad bands. The #1 thing we wanted for our wedding was a band that would keep the dance floor grooving and packed all night, play truly good music, and would send all of o...
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2018
thanks michael!
Reviewed On 11/05/2018 by Alyssa J
We absolutely loved working with Richie and the Chicago Catz for our wedding! Prior to our wedding, Richie took time to meet my husband and me for coffee so he could get to know us and answer all our questions. The band even learned two additi...
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2018
thanks alyssa!
Reviewed On 11/01/2018 by Leah P
We cannot say enough phenomenal things about this band. The Chicago Catz are by far THE BEST wedding band EVER.
They made our wedding. The entire night was an absolute BLAST and we can honestly, sincerely say that the Catz were responsible for...
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Stella O
Get a bigger dance floor because all of your guests will be dancing the entire night with the Catz! Their vocals are RICH and their music is spot on. Richie is a pleasure to work with and knows his stuff. He came to the walk thru to make sure t...
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2018
thanks stella!
Reviewed On 10/28/2018 by Maria D
The Catz were the best! While we booked them without having seen them play, we definitely did not go wrong -- the Catz made our reception one we will not forget! Everyone at our wedding couldn't stop commenting on how awesome the band was and...
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2018
thanks maria!
Reviewed On 10/28/2018 by Anna C
Kevin and his band were nothing short of amazing! The one thing my husband cared about most was the band, so when I came across Chicago Catz I knew it was the perfect match. If you’re looking for an entertainer that will keep the dance floor fi...
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2018
Thanks Anna!
Reviewed On 10/27/2018 by Danielle F
The Chicago Catz are absolutely amazing! My husband was obsessed with finding the best band possible for our wedding and contacted at least fifteen bands. We didn't want to book someone unless we could see them live and many wedding bands do no...
Reviewed On 10/27/2018 by Kimberly B
This was the BEST wedding decision we made! Chicago Catz made our entire reception INCREDIBLE. We had so many “best wedding ever” compliments. We also have attended weddings since ours with other bands and they don’t even compare. Chicago Catz ...
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2018
thanks kim!
Reviewed On 10/26/2018 by Mary Jayne E
The Catz are amazing in every way! You Dance all night long to great music that everyone LOVES!
Thank you Chicago Catz for making our wedding spectacular and unforgettable!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2018
Thanks!
Reviewed On 10/26/2018 by Audrey A
The Chicago Catz were spectacular! Their music and energy made my daughter's October, 2018 reception so much fun for everyone. Our guests are still raving about the band. They were so on target with their range of songs and when to play them....
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2018
thanks audrey!
Reviewed On 10/26/2018 by Kevin J
We simply cannot say enough about the Richie and the Catz. From the very first inquiry a year before the wedding to the very last song of the night (which they learned a very special song to play for my wife and I), they were unbelievably prof...
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2018
thanks kevin!
Reviewed On 10/26/2018 by Lauren B
From our first conversation, I knew we had found our band. The Chicago Catz were incredibly easy to work with & met our every request with creativity & enthusiasm. As Chicago locals marrying in Park City, UT, the Catz brought a hometown element...
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2018
thanks lauren!
Reviewed On 10/15/2018 by Katharine T
The Catz were amazing!!!! They absolutely MADE our wedding. Every single one of our guests raved about the band.
Richie is awesome and on top everything. He oversees everything throughout the planning process with great detail. He even caught...
Reviewed On 9/14/2018 by Natalie B
AMAZING wedding band! People are still commenting on how great our music was almost a year later. Our dance floor was packed from beginning to end. Richie was so easy to work with and so accommodating to my constantly changing schedule. They di...
Reviewed On 7/26/2018 by Maggie F
Book now! Best decision we made during the wedding process. All of the guests were raving about them during and after the wedding. Super talented, fun, and easy to work with! Richie is great and always was available to answer any questions. The...
Reviewed On 7/17/2018 by Peter H
Trust us and just book The Chicago Catz. If you’re not convinced, read the rest of our review, and then book The Chicago Catz (and don’t him-haw because they book up fast).
We had The Chicago Catz for our wedding on June 23, 2018. From start ...
Reviewed On 7/05/2018 by Laura A
AMAZING!! Not only was Richie so easy to work with in preparation of our wedding day but their performance exceeded all of our expectations!! Non-stop dancing all night and our guests are still raving about how much fun it was. We could not tha...
Reviewed On 5/21/2018 by Samantha R
We can not thank the Chicago Catz enough! The band for our wedding was a top priority. For us it was a key component in creating the perfect party atmosphere and they went above and beyond. Booking, communication, meetings, day of were all se...
Reviewed On 5/21/2018 by Lizzie C
The Chicago Catz were one of the best parts of my wedding. Nine months later, guests still tell me how much they loved the band and the dance party. The Catz have a terrific blend of classic and contemporary songs that keep the whole crowd happ...
Reviewed On 4/30/2018 by Kathy K
If you have one area to splurge on, use if for the Chicago Catz! The music made the entire wedding! We were lucky to have them for our August, 2018 wedding at the Metropolis and we could not have been any more pleased! Richie was the most ca...
Reviewed On 4/19/2018 by Nina H
Hands down, Chicago Catz was the best wedding band ever!! No one stayed in their seats. Everyone danced all night. Richie was patient with us ( we changed our minds a lot) and gave us great advice. We had an eleven piece band - each member ...
Reviewed On 4/19/2018 by Matty P
The Chicago Catz are hands down the best wedding band I have ever heard (and we did our research). They are incredibly talented and a delight to work with. You won't go wrong having them at your event.
Reviewed On 4/19/2018 by Megan K
It's hard to describe how happy we are that we hired the Chicago Catz for our wedding. They provided a jazz trio, jazz quartet, and a 12 piece band for our wedding reception on 9/23/17 in Milwaukee, and they rocked the house the entire night. I...
Reviewed On 4/19/2018 by Grace H
We hired the Chicago Catz for our June 24th wedding at the University Club and it was one of the best decisions we made!
Richie and our bandleader, Kevin, were both so nice and easy to work with. They helped us arrange a string quartet for ou...
Reviewed On 4/19/2018 by Sandy N
Richie was great to work with, very professional, responsive and accommodating. The Catz kept the party going strong all night long, it made our son's wedding a success! I had people telling me for months how much fun they were. I highly rec...
Meet the Team
Richie Davis
President
Richie has recorded with Bobby Womack, Dennis Edwards, Gladys Knight, Mavis Staples, J.T. Taylor, Angela Bofill, The Impressions,Gavin Christopher, Billy Preston, Patrice Rushen , Grand Master Flash. Mariah Carey, Brian Wilson and Enrique Iglesias.
and has performed on stage with The Winans, Patti LaBelle, Nancy Wilson, Najee, Tom Scott, Bo Diddley James Burton and Kenny Loggins.
I have been leading weddings for over 30 years and will support you throughout the process of planning and designing the most amazing, fun and funky party that your guests will be raving about for years!