Chicago Catz

We love the Catz!! Amazingly talented, so much fun, and many of our guests raved about how good the music was! I also loved and really appreciated that they learned and played a bunch of songs we requested (looking at you, El DeBarge!).

The Chicago Catz were absolutely perfect and exactly what we envisioned! The energy was electric and all our guests were on the dance floor all night long, including ourselves!! We have received so many amazing compliments about The Chicago Catz, so many people said it was the most fun wedding they have ever been to as the band was incredible!! It was seriously one of the best nights of our lives and really thanks to The Chicago Catz!

We hired the Chicago Catz after hearing them at my friend's wedding and they did not disappoint! My wedding guests raved about the band and how amazing they were! They learned new songs for my ceremony and we really couldn't have asked for anything better. They are very responsive, have amazing prices, and can completely change your event for the better. Could not recommend enough!

The Catz were incredibly accommodating, helpful, professional and the best party dance band ever at our reception. Hire them if you can!

Richie and The Catz are the best. They are the heart and soul of any event. They were easy to work with, they are professional in every way and their music simply commands the room!! We were thrilled and honored to have them and when they play everyone gets up to dance! They were simply the life of the wedding!!

Outstanding performers and very professional to work with! Everyone at our wedding complimented the band’s performance and many shared they were the “best wedding band ever!”

The Chicago Catz will bring your wedding to a whole new level! Before we were engaged, my husband and I saw the Catz at a wedding in downtown Chicago. When we left, we knew we had to hire them if we ever got married. A year later, the Catz were one of the first vendors we hired for our wedding. Richie was amazing to work with and was super relaxed throughout the planning process, which was so nice. I was a very detailed bride, but when it came to planning the music, I knew I could sit back, relax, and let the Catz do their thing. This band did not stop playing all night! They were so incredible and really brought the room to life. I cannot say enough about them!

We worked with The Catz for our April 24 wedding—an easy group to work with, appreciated their input in the process based on their experience. They were complete professionals. If you’re looking for a less pop, more funk leaning band- this is it!

Chicago Catz made our wedding an UNFORGETTABLE celebration!! Their performance was nothing short of exceptional; their energy and stamina were incredible, keeping the dance floor alive all night long. They were not only talented but also extremely accommodating, seamlessly incorporating our song requests into their setlist. Richie, in particular, was instrumental in ensuring everything ran smoothly. His expertise and attention to detail added a special touch to the entire experience. The band's enthusiasm and dedication truly shone through, making every penny spent well worth it. Even now, long after the wedding, our guests are still raving about the Chicago Catz. The live band elevated the atmosphere and made our day incredibly special. We couldn't have asked for a better musical ensemble to celebrate with us. THANK YOU Chicago Catz for doing the damn thing and making our wedding an absolute blast!

The Catz truly outdid themselves! They are so talented - our guests danced ALL night long and the dance floor was never empty. Simbryt was especially helpful leading up to our big day and helped moved things along when dinner ran a bit long. We love the Catz and could not recommend them more!

The Chicago Catz are AMAZING. They provided everything and more for us for our wedding. They are extremely professional and go above and beyond to make your event perfect. They were so thoughtful and really made sure they understood what me and my husband were looking for. We cannot recommend the Chicago Catz enough. I wish they could come to every party!

Chicago Catz did a wonderful job at our daughter’s wedding. . They kept the party going all night. Each musician and vocalist was superb. Their ability to play a variety of music was amazing . Richie communicated with us throughout the entire process. We highly recommend them!

The Chicago Catz are absolutely INCREDIBLE!! When we got engaged we had just attended a wedding where the Catz had played so we knew we had to have them at ours. We had a trio play for our ceremony and cocktail hour, followed by the full band for the reception. Richie was wonderful to work with leading up to the wedding - he had great recommendations for things like first dance timelines, how to wrap up the end of the night, etc., did a great job facilitating speeches during the reception, and was helpful with coordinating last minute details during the final walk through at the venue. The whole Catz ensemble was beyond impressive - we had a jam packed dance floor all night long! The Catz have a great, high energy set list and also accommodated learning the handful of songs that were important to us to hear on our big day. Our friends and family have been raving about the Catz since wedding day - several of our newly engaged friends have since reached out to book the Catz themselves! We couldn't be more grateful and would book the Catz a million times over! Thank you!!!

The Chicago Catz band rocked our daughter's wedding until 1:00am!!! Our daughter's wedding was on New Year's Eve and boy did everyone have a blast! We booked the band based on reviews and our venue suggested them. We were overwhelmed with their professionalism, level of talent (one singer placed on The Voice), personal touches and the dance floor was always crowded! They do not use tracks and they customized some songs for the couple - I can't say enough positive things about how Richie handles his band and customers!! Highly recommend!A+++ Note: In the details they ask price we paid, but they don't ask how many band members. So, we paid $14,000 for a 14 piece band which was TOTALLY worth it!!! It was like being at a live concert - their music is beyond fabulous!!

The Catz were a pleasure to work with. Excellent communication, incredibly professional, and absolutely drove the party with their amazing musicianship.

The Chicago Catz is a truly SPECTACULAR band! They had so much soulful energy. The dance floor was packed the entire night. The singers were amazing and the horn section was incredible! They have a diverse playlist and they'll play something not on their playlist if requested. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this band!

The Chicago Catz were OUTSTANDING! From the moment they were booked until close of our evening, they were as professional as can be. The singers and musicians were spectacular in every way! I’d hire them again in a nanosecond!

Chicago Catz was the talk of our wedding! Every guest was on the dance floor, and it was such a joy ! Working with the team was such a delight, they were supportive of our decisions and gave helpful insight into what makes a great playlist. The musicians are incredibly talented in their own right, and together made such an engaging and energetic band. We could not recommend Chicago Catz enough!

Great to work with, fabulous music, professional musicians. 90% of our guests were on the dance floor throughout the night and until the very end. Highly recommend the Catz!

If you are reading this, you have found the perfect wedding band- book the Chicago Catz immediately. My husband and I booked the Chicago Catz for our wedding on 10/15/22 at the Sculpture Garden at the Bridgeport Art Center and we are SO happy we did. The Chicago Catz made our reception a PARTY. We’ve had so many guests still telling us how incredible the band was and what a blast our dance floor was. They played the most perfect range of music- from our modern requests like Beyonce’s most recent single “Break My Soul” and Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own” to dance floor classics. They are incredibly talented and the sign-off they did to close the night made it feel like we were at a concert. We had about 12 pieces and I would highly recommend going for it. This group was dynamic, energetic and truly so incredible to watch perform. Richie was SO easy to work with the entire time leading up to our wedding and incredibly responsive and helpful as we made decisions. We ALSO used a guitar trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour through the Chicago Catz. Gabriel and his bandmates were incredible. Perfectly performing our requested ceremony music and creating the most ambiance setting for our cocktail hour. We’ve had multiple guests also mention how this trio just set the tone for the whole evening with magic. I can’t recommend the Chicago Catz enough, book them for your wedding ASAP! Thank you Chicago Catz! - Molly & Justin

We saw the Catz wayyyy before we ever got engaged and instantly fell in love with their energy and charm! All our guests told us that the Catz were the BEST wedding band they had ever seen - we had most people on the dance floor until their very last song. Richie was absolutely so easy to work with and always responded quickly to any email I sent. They have an awesome set list and the vibes were incredible. So glad we hired them for our wedding - they were our second most expensive vendor but it was 1000% worth it!

Chicago Catz played our wedding in Milwaukee in May 2022. It was a fantastic performance and it made our evening even more wonderful! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing the band was! They did a Jacob Collier cover per our request and it was phenomenal. Richard was super helpful and responsive during the communication process, and Simbryt was a great MC! Thank you again to Chicago Catz!

Richie and the Catz made our wedding dreams come true! The Catz got everyone out on the dance floor for hours on end - our guests are still raving about the incredible music. Not only are they incredible musicians, but they also were incredibly gracious and patient with our multiple covid delays since our original 2020 date. You won't be disappointed!

Chicago Catz is the most amazing band. I saw them first perform at my cousin's wedding about 8 years ago. Then, when I got engaged and was planning my own wedding about 5-6 years after that, I just HAD to have them perform at ours. And they were available! They were so, so, so good. When people talk about our wedding they always bring up how great the band was. They were so much fun, played an amazing playlist with lots of new hits, and were super engaged with the crowd. Working with the organizer of the band leading up to the wedding, in the midst of the pandemic, was also a very pleasant experience. He was extremely professional and great to deal with. I would recommend them to any and all looking for a great band for a wedding or party. They are the BEST!!

Chicago Catz Rocks!! The band kept everyone out on the dance floor from beginning to end. The music was perfect. The lead contact Richie is super helpful and nice -- he made everything run incredibly smoothly. The song list could not have been better. We are still receiving comments about how great the band was. Truly amazing :)

The Chicago Catz were one of the highlights of both our wedding ceremony and reception. One year later, and people are still talking about how exceptional the music was. In addition to an outstanding performance, the Chicago Catz were incredibly professional and reasonable to work with. In coordinating arrangements for our big day, Richie was very responsive and detail-oriented, which was much appreciated in dealing with all of the nuances of wedding planning. We would highly recommend the Chicago Catz!

The Chicago Catz are the best wedding band EVER. I have now used the Catz for both my daughters' weddings and they were absolutely amazing. I had many, many guests comment about how great they were and they had never head such a wonderful band. They are an incredible group of individual musicians who are even better together. They are soulful, joyful, and a pleasure to listen to. Besides their ability to play, they have an innate and experienced sense of what the crowd wants to hear. We wanted a band that got people to dance and that's exactly what happened. It was a pleasure working with them from the original booking through making plans (they provided some wonderful ideas) all the way through to playing at the wedding. I recommend them wholeheartedly and hope to have another reason for us to hire them for another party. In my mind, there is no reason to even look at other bands. I enjoy them so much, I would happily go listen to them at a venue just to hear them play.

Hiring the Chicago Catz for our wedding was one of the best decisions I made throughout the planning process. They put on an INCREDIBLE show at our wedding and it made for so much fun on the dance floor!! All of our guests have remarked on how fabulous the Catz were. They are so talented and knew exactly how to get the party started - and keep it going until the last song! Behind the scenes the band was equally as great to work with. Richie was so responsive and took the time to understand our priorities and answer any questions. He went above and beyond by accommodating a few special requests from my family for songs throughout the night and those moments are some of our favorite from the wedding to look back on. I cannot say enough good things about the Catz and would use them 100 times over for future events!!

Richie and the Chicago Catz team were amazing!!! Really professional, responsive and easygoing leading up to the wedding, and the MOST FUN the day of the wedding! We got so many compliments from our wedding guests about their energy and how talented they are. Thank you Richie and team!!

What makes a great wedding party? First is a great band, second is an open bar. The Chicago Catz are the best! They had all our guests up and dancing before dinner; creating a super fun vibe that lasted the entire night. Our guests could not stop commenting and complementing the Catz during and after our daughter's wedding. The Catz also played at our nieces wedding, and the vide was the same.

Chicago Catz was absolutely the BEST. I had so many of my guest tell me that they wanted to dance all night because of how good the playlist was and how great the band was. I wish I had another wedding to plan because they for sure would be whom I would hire. So professional and so easy to deal with during the wedding planning

This group will make your day!!! So many of our guests from all parts of the country made comments on their incredible sound and great voices. No one could sit still ….up and dancing and celebrating for hours. Music makes the memories and Chicago Catz does it so so well. We are using them twice in one year. Just expect the best!

Thank you Chicago Catz for an unforgettable night!

Chicago Catz was the best band for my wedding I could have asked for. The songs were great and they are so talented. Their energy was so pure and enjoyable it got people on the dance floor in my family that normally would never step foot on one! They were hot topic of conversation after my wedding and I’m so thankful I found them.

Chicago Catz rocked it out at our wedding. They sang their hearts out and everyone loved the song selection. They are such a talented group. Thank you Chicago Catz!

The Catz did the most amazing job at our wedding. Everyone in attendance was on the dance floor for the entire evening. They are so talented and fun. I couldn't possibly recommend them more!

The Chicago Catz crushed it. We could not recommend this band more. Most importantly, they were a awesome on our wedding night. Keeping the energy up and music going. The dance floor did not stop all night. Furthermore, Richie was awesome to deal with and went out of his way to make things as easy as possible for us. Between figuring out the microphones for the ceremony and scheduling the brand break, he could not have been for flexible and helpful throughout this process. Would recommend to any couple who is looking to have an awesome band who keeps the party rocking. Thanks!

From start to finish The Catz were incredible to work with and put on an amazing performance! At our reception I can’t tell you how many guests were remarking about how good they were. Aside from the phenomenal performance, working with Richie and his team ahead of the reception could not have been easier. They even made a special accommodation to perform at our venue due to a pre-approved vendor list from the venue. I can’t recommend them enough!

Truly exceptional across the board! All of our guests raved about the music at the wedding. Band was excellent to work with. Would strongly recommend 10 out of 10.

Chicago Catz came to St. Louis for our October 2021 wedding and did a great job. The guests were on their feet. The trick to these weddings is to develop a spirit, a liveliness, profound sense of celebration. Chicago Catz helped us achieve that (or at least we think we achieved that). Bevis Schock, father of bride

Chicago Catz were amazing and kept the dance floor full all evening! They were so entertaining in every way, extremely talented and true professionals. Highly recommend using them to celebrate!!! Lisa Z

The Catz will turn your wedding day into the night of your dreams! They rocked our faces off for three straight hours and I don't think a single person stopped dancing.

You truly made all my dreams come true as a bride. It's funny- I saw you guys at a fundraiser when I was 22. I danced the entire night, and I had an absolute blast. After the show, I asked for your card, and I said, "I am not dating the right guy right now, but one day you will play at my wedding." Fast forward about seven years later, and I went to my best friend's wedding. It all started coming back to me! This was the band I was obsessed with! So again, I got their info and ten years from when I first saw them, they played at my wedding. And not only did they play. They brought the house down. Someone asked me my favorite part of the night. I can honestly say when dinner ended, and the band began and everybody, I mean everybody stormed the dance floor and started dancing- night made. I didn't leave the dance floor all night, and everybody kept texting me and asking me who the band was. They said it was the best band they had ever heard. So thank you for being the very best, and making our night absolutely perfect.

This was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding day! We knew a band was important to us, and we truly believe Chicago Catz are the best in town! If you want to guarantee that your guests are on the dance floor all night long, this is the band for you! They are so incredibly talented, great to work with and extremely professional. Richie is truly delightful to work with and made the booking and selection process so easy. Our guests will not stop talking about how amazing our band was. It was everything we could have asked for! In addition to the 12+ piece band we had for our reception, we also booked a strings trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Everyone was so talented. Thank you Chicago Catz, you truly made our wedding day!

There is no amount of praise too much for this band. They are first and foremost utmost professionals. They are sweet and kind. And lastly, they are unbelievably talented. Without reservation, book them for your wedding or event now. Bands like the Chicago Catz are not inexpensive but it is the best money you will spend on your event. They make the party and do not disappoint. The vocals and musicians were just incredible. Our guests danced the entire night from the moment they walked into the room. Our guests didn’t want the night to end, young and old alike. You won’t regret having the Chicago Catz at your wedding and once you book them, you can sit back and relax knowing you are going to throw an amazing celebration because they ‘bring it’!

We chose to hire the Chicago Catz for our wedding, after seeing them perform at a friend's wedding and they did not disappoint! They were absolutely wonderful to work with - very responsive leading up to the wedding, they were organized in requesting the information they needed to make sure the evening was a success, and accommodating in the songs/requests we had of them. During our wedding, they sounded incredible! The dance floor was consistently packed, and I saw family and friends who I never would have imagined dancing on the floor all night long. If you want a talented band who will entertain you and your guests all night long, then Chicago Catz are the choice for you!

All of our guests were talking about how great the Chicago Catz were for weeks after the wedding!

Stop what you're doing and book the Chicago Catz already! My family hired Chicago Catz for my sister's wedding in September 2019. We loved them SO much we hired them for my wedding on NYE 2021. Both weddings the Catz outdid themselves and brought the party to the dancefloor! We had wedding guests ALWAYS on the dancefloor and we still get compliments today on how fun our wedding band was. Richie, the main contact for the band, is amazing. He is extremely responsive, fair with pricing, and provides excellent support during the wedding process. He was so easy going and fun to work with! We cannot recommend the Chicago Catz enough! Thank you, Richie & Chicago Catz!

wow. That's all i can say. The Catz are an incredible band and will not leave you disappointed. We had many guests come up to us both during and after our wedding raving about the band. Everyone was dancing as soon as the Catz took the stage - they were so interactive and just plain talented. We'd book them again in a heartbeat.

The Catz absolutely made our wedding!! They had the dance floor rocking all night, our guests didn’t want to leave. The range of songs that the Catz can play is astonishing and appeals to all audiences … they even learned a couple of new songs just for us and crushed it! Richie and team are a pleasure to work with: they are professional, flexible, and know how to put on an incredible show. I can’t imagine our wedding without the Catz and am thrilled to have found them. If you want to have the time of your life, look no further.

Music was fantastic and really set the vibe for our wedding. Richie was incredibly easy to work with to plan everything and make sure we had the best experience for our budget.

We can't say enough good things about the Chicago Catz! We are from New Jersey, and we hosted our daughter's wedding in Indianapolis, where she lives. We hired the Catz sight unseen upon the recommendation of a wedding planner. Even though the Catz are from Chicago, we arranged for them to come to Indianapolis. It was worth it! Our guests were mostly from the NY area, where there are a lot of good bands, but every single guest said the Catz were the best band they’d ever heard! The Catz were truly professional acting and sounding. They weren’t your typical wedding band. They were concert-worthy! In fact, one of our guests from Chicago went to hear them play at a local Chicago club after coming to our daughter’s wedding! From the moment the MC introduced himself, we knew the evening would be perfect. His demeanor and tone were the epitome of sophistication and class. And then the music started! People were surprised to realize the music played during dinner wasn’t pre-recorded, and it was just the right ambiance! After dinner, the dance floor exploded! The atmosphere was electric and the band just kept it coming the whole night. The father/daughter dance that we requested was an unusual song from a different genre, but the band knocked it out of the park and made the dance so joyous. In fact, we liked the Catz’ rendition better than the original! And the hora was so lively and authentic that no one could resist participating. Dancing to a great hora was something that was very important to us and the Catz exceeded our expectations! We believe the band makes the party and the Catz proved that 150 percent! Seeing all your guests (and the bride and groom) having the time of their lives on the dance floor is the most satisfying feeling you can have at your child's wedding. We’d seriously consider hiring the Chicago Catz again for our other children’s weddings down the road, even if that means flying them all the way to New Jersey!

Our wedding celebration was so much fun thanks to the Chicago Catz ! They continuously played with so much energy and it brought the crowd together in such a wonderful way. Thank you to all the band members and fabulous vocalists !!

The entire time that the band was playing at our wedding, all anyone could do was come up to us and tell us how great the band was and how they felt like they were at a concert. Everyone was on the dance floor dancing the entire night. They played a great mix of classic and modern songs. The vocalists were incredible. The band was phenomenal. Also working with Richie was really a pleasure. He had a great laid-back and accommodating disposition throughout the whole process. Can't recommend them enough!

There is no better option out there - these guys are the absolute best! They killed it a few years back at my sister's wedding, and repeated their performance at mine just a few weeks ago.

From the minute we contacted Chicago Catz leader Richie Davis the experience was flawless from start to finish! The professionalism of every member of this organization was amazing. If you want a memorable, fun filled event that a bride, groom or guest will never forget-hire the Chicago Catz!

The Chicago Catz were absolutely amazing! We could not have been more pleased with their band. They played all of our requests and more and kept the dance floor full all night long. We got so many compliments on them after our wedding. We thought they were phenomenal and recommend them to any future brides and grooms. You will not regret picking the catz for your next event!!

The Catz were SO easy to work with during COVID and we will always be grateful for that during an uneasy time. They were the definition of a good partner and vendor. When we saw them perform at another wedding later that summer people were on the dance floor all night having an absolute blast. Thank you to the Catz and we can't wait to use you for future events, so amazing!!!

BEST BAND EVER! We had so much fun with the Catz at our wedding at Rockwell on the River in July 2021. So many of our guests were raving at how talented they were. Someone even said “I feel like I’m at a concert!” The Catz are fun, interactive, and keep everyone dancing on the dance floor. Not only were they great performers, they were also an absolute dream to work with! We had to postpone our wedding twice due to covid and they were so accommodating the entire time. The week of the wedding we had a slight hiccup (my fault) and Richie and the Catz were understanding and immediately accommodated us. Don’t book another band- book the Catz!

The Chicago Catz are amazingly talented, professional and bring great energy to your wedding. I couldn't have been more pleased with them and working with Richie was fantastic.