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About This Vendor
Ain't Nothin' But A Party!
Chicago Catz is a wedding band based out of Chicago, IL. This party band would be an ideal choice for couples who want to create a lively atmosphere on their big day. They take enormous pride in producing authentic live music that everyone can enjoy throughout the occasion. Through their passion, dedication, talent, and sheer love of music, these aficionados are able to do justice to all manner of celebrations, producing energetic performances throughout. These professionals are well-versed in the art of putting on memorable shows for their audiences, and they love getting the crowd involved on the dance floor. Owing to their years of experience, Chicago Catz knows what it takes to create shows that people will talk about for a long time to come. With over 30 years of live performing behind them, these experts have the know-how and skill to do justice to a range of genres. Some of these include disco, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and so much more. Chicago Catz will happily perform at a wide range of events, including the rehearsal, ceremony, and all-important reception. These musical tastemakers can play a whole host of instruments, allowing them to create big sounds for a wide selection of songs. The guitar, violin, keyboard, trombone, and trumpet are just some of the instruments they can bring to life. Ultimately, it is their mission to help each wedding have the unforgettable party it deserves, so you can dance long into the night.
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Business Attributes
Black-owned Business
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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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 broug...
ht 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!
Response from the Vendor on 01/22/2022
Thanks Kaley!
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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2021
thanks sloane!
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 song...
s 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.
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2021
Thanks Kerry!
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.
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2021
thanks Victoria!
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!
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2021
thanks Laura!
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 !!
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2021
thanks beth!
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 p...
layed 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!
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2021
thanks Paul!
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.
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2021
thanks Michael!
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!
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2021
thanks karen!
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 th...
ought they were phenomenal and recommend them to any future brides and grooms. You will not regret picking the catz for your next event!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2021
thanks Rebecca!
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!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2021
thanks julie!
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.
The Chicago Catz were incredible! They were the highlight of the wedding and really drove everyone to the dance floor the entire night. They were extremely helpful in helping my brother prep to sing our first dance song, and even zoomed him in ...
for rehearsals. They accommodated all song requests which made the night awesome. I think by the end of the night at least 5 of our friends went up to them for their contact info so they could perform at their weddings in 2022! Cannot praise them enough, they made our day so special!
The Chicaho Catz are hands down the best wedding band. They are beyond talented, so fun, and engaging which makes the whole night all the more special! They were a huge part in making our wedding day one we won’t forget and we can’t thank them ...
enough!
Rachel + Peter
Response from the Vendor on 09/13/2021
thanks Rachel and Peter!
The Chicago Catz is not a band to disappoint. They were an absolute blast and raving success at our wedding. Due to COVID we had to change our wedding date, not once but twice and the Catz were AWESOME to work with. Richie, one of the leads,...
was an absolute joy to work with. He was flexible, supportive, and just overall really great with the whole experience.
We had our wedding this past April with 100 people, 50+ vaccinated in order to do so, and the Chicago Catz were the hit of the party. The entire energy of the room was alive and everyone was up dancing and singing right along.
The best part of the entire night was the bands ability to work with my brother who has special needs. They let him play drums right along with them and included him.
Five out of Five. I wouldn't hire any other band.
Response from the Vendor on 05/04/2021
Thanks Sherri!
We saw the Chicago Catz at a charity event and were blown away. You can find bands for less $ but the Catz experience, range, and musicianship are a cut above the other wedding bands in Chicago and worth every penny. We hired them for our wedd...
ing in 2020 that we had to cancel due to COVID, opting for a small ceremony in NC. They were every bit as responsive and accommodating during cancellation as during hiring. Highly recommend.
Response from the Vendor on 05/01/2021
thank you jeff!
If you need a band, look no further!! I am an event planner in Chicago and I've worked with Chicago Catz MANY times. I chose to hire them for my own wedding because I feel they're very trustworthy, they're very good people (sounds weird but thi...
s is not always common with bands.....), they're flexible, and last but not least, they throw a killer dance party *every time*.
I had to postpone my own wedding and Richie was very fast at communicating our options and explained that they have NO postponement fees. You can ask any band, they ALL imply fees, so that in of itself makes myself and my clients feel like they're being taken care of and are not going to end up with some insane bill post wedding. I appreciated Richie's eagerness to look into other dates to make sure we could secure a future date that works for all the vendor team.
Every time I've worked with Chicago Catz, the musicians have a lot of energy, they dance and sing and interact with guests [from afar] and they have really fun transitions between songs. The only time we see a break on the dance floor is when the band takes their break, but that's not a bad thing so everyone can refresh, grab a drink, catch their breathe and head back shortly after.
I look forward to continuing working with Richie & the Catz not only for my wedding, but for all of our weddings that are coming up this year! Thanks Richie & Chicago Catz for being so wonderful!!!
-Danielle & Phil
Working with Richie and the Chicago Catz was a fantastic experience from start to finish! Very professional. Although we had to cancel our wedding due to COVID19, Richie worked with us providing excellent advice, guidance and support along the ...
way.
Response from the Vendor on 05/21/2020
thanks nick! be well.
The Catz performed at our wedding in Chicago this past November and definitely made the party with their 11 band members. Richie was so easy to coordinate with and helped us walk through a logical timeline for the reception, as we did not do a ...
traditional sit down meal. We loved that the singers joined the dance floor to keep the party going. They had the best energy. My husband surprised me with a song he played on stage with the band members. He was so appreciative of Richie working with him to make this happen.
Response from the Vendor on 02/05/2020
thanks hilary!
The Chicago Catz were absolutely INCREDIBLE! Richie and his team were so easy to coordinate with, and the performance was just what we wanted. Everyone at our wedding hit the dance floor, and for days and weeks following our wedding, so many of...
our friends and family let us know that the band was amazing. We couldn't recommend them more!
Response from the Vendor on 02/03/2020
thanks hattie!
We had the Chicago Catz for my New Years Eve wedding. They were incredible! They sounded so good, and played all of our special requests perfectly. They got everyone dancing, and people danced the whole night.
Response from the Vendor on 01/24/2020
Thanks Ava!
The BEST WEDDING BAND EVER!
Do not walk, but run as fast as you can to book the Chicago Catz for your party, whether it is a wedding, Bar Mitzvah or corporate event. There is no better band on the planet to get your guests on the dance floor ...
and keep them there all night.
We heard the Catz at a wedding several years ago, and took their card. We knew that someday, when our son got married, we were going to hire that band. Their music is phenomenal – a mix of Motown, funk and contemporary – and so fun to dance to and sing along with. The musicians are the best in Chicago, and the vocalists are incredible. One of them appeared as a contestant on The Voice.
Richie Davis, the bandleader, is a pleasure to work with. He is extremely quick to respond to questions in emails and phone calls, and gives great advice. Richie will listen to what you want – we wanted a few slow songs – and he will suggest the perfect ones, from old standards to the latest top hits. I've lost count of the number of guests at our son's wedding who told me that the Chicago Catz was the best wedding band they've ever heard. Those included several people who recently got married and had hired other bands! I also had a friend thank me for hiring the Catz, because her husband NEVER dances at a wedding, and he danced nonstop at ours. There is no higher praise than that.
The key to a great party is a high energy band which gets people out of their seats onto the dance floor, and keeps them there. Richie Davis and his crew of Chicago Catz are that band. If they are booked on the date you want to plan your party, then you'll have to change your date!
A huge thank you to the Chicago Catz for making our wedding night unforgettable and the most fun! Looking back we enjoyed the music more than anything else. The band is extremely talented and interactive with the crowd which we so appreciated. ...
Richie was so kind and easy to work with and very professional. SO glad we had the Catz at our wedding over any other band!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2020
Thanks Gwen!
When we got engaged, our main priority for our reception was finding a great band that would keep our guests on the dance floor. Chicago Catz did that and more! They were so great to work with in lead up to the wedding. Richie is easy going and...
responds quickly to all emails and calls. We had such a fun time planning with them and they played great music all night that kept our dance floor packed all night! Our guests keep talking about how great they were! My family loved them so much, my sister hired them immediately when she got engaged! We can't wait to celebrate with them again!
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2020
Thanks Sarah!
The Chicago Catz were amazing! They had us dancing all night! The quality and professionalism of the band can't be beat. Rich met with us long before the wedding and answered all of my mom's 100 questions she had. He was flexible and accommodat...
ing. We even were able come see the band at someone else's wedding prior to booking.
My foreign family members continually mentioned feeling like they were at a concert! They played a great selection and we were all siging along.
Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2020
Thanks Angelica!
The Chicago Catz are amazing! They are not your typical wedding band. Their musical repertoire is fantastic. We used an 11 piece band and worked with Richie to set everything up. Their sound was full and perfect plus they kept the dance floor ...
packed. Richie was responsive and detail oriented. Plus he was really good at navigating my “what if” worries (I am an excellent worrier). I can’t give them enough stars. Thank you to Richie and the Chicago Catz for helping to make my wedding perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 01/08/2020
thanks Raechel!
Chicago Catz absolutely kill it! Seen them twice now and hands down, one of the very best I have seen. Multiple singers so almost any song is within their capability and they all have fantastic voices...together or solo. They also do a fantasti...
c job of getting the crowd into it. Horn section blew me away! Can't miss with these guys (and gals)!
Response from the Vendor on 01/07/2020
Thanks Jim!
The Chicago Catz made our wedding a night to remember! We received so many compliments from our guests and Richie was so easy to work with! We had a few odd requests and Richie made it happen! Cannot recommend highly enough!
Response from the Vendor on 01/07/2020
Thanks Julia!
I simply cannot say enough good things about Richie and the Catz. The Catz were recommended as an option by the venue; we went to see The Catz perform at a bar in Bucktown and immediately felt their energy, knew every song and understood the re...
sponse they were receiving from the crowd. After deciding (that evening) to go with the Catz, working with Richie was fantastic; he might have been the most responsive and easygoing vendor throughout the whole wedding planning process. Richie was always available to speak on the phone and quick to answer any email. He met with us a number of times and worked with us to ensure we were comfortable. Our wedding was beautiful but I have to say, without a doubt, The Catz made the party happen. The dance floor was packed the entire time...from Grandma to the youngest invitee...everyone was dancing and have a great time. I'll also state that Richie learned (and absolutely perfected!) our first dance as well as Mother/Groom. Finally, I am a very cautious and skeptical person; I can say without a doubt, that Richie and The Catz are the real deal. If you want to stop worrying about a crucial part of your wedding...hire Richie and The Catz. The music quality is better than most live concerts and it is important to understand you are hiring a real band to play live...not some actors who uses prerecorded music and dance on stage with instruments. If you appreciate music and believe a live band is one of the most important aspects of the reception...hire Richie and The Catz.
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2020
Thanks Bert!
The Chicago Catz were amazing! Everyone was on the dance floor all night. They were very easy to work with leading up to the wedding and rocked it the night of. Highly recommend!
Best night of our lives, and a huge part of this was the success of the band. Richie was professional, accessible, and overall easy to work with. The dance floor was packed all night. Thanks again, Catz!
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2020
thanks dan!
If you had ten stars, we'd give the Catz ten+. Their slogan "Ain't Nothin' But A Party" hardly does them justice. The ceremony musicians were wonderful, and when the reception began the party REALLY began and went non-stop to the end with pe...
ople begging for more. The dance floor was filled constantly. Fabulous singers, truly accomplished band members, and the leading hand of Richie Davis. As for repertoire, there was nothing they couldn't play as well or better than the original. A fabulous send-off for our daughter and new son-in-law. We recommend the Catz without reservation.
The Chicago Catz band, the best band in Class! The best here in Chicago and beyond!! OnTime, spot on professionalisms, professionally trained musicians, courteous, smiles, interactive, energetic, attire cooperative at your request. Huge range...
of songs and many genres as well. We are repeat, satisfied customers! If you want it played right, call the Chicago Catz tonight! All the best in 2020! 2019 Allianz Holiday party with the Catz - Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier! Fun Fun Fun
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2020
Thanks Dolores!
They were awesome - highly recommend. Music was great and they brought an awesome energy to the party that all of the guests fed off. Dance floor was the place to be!
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2020
Thanks Sam!
The Catz are AWESOME! Not only was the music great, but they were professional and easy to work with as we planned our event. They learned specific songs we requested and engaged the audience which made the reception fun and unique. Our wedding...
truly would not have been the same without them. I can't say enough good things about the Catz!
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2020
Thanks John!
The most compliments I received were on this band! They are fantastic, great music choices and kept the party going. We all were very grateful we chose the Catz as our band, I really think it was the main factor in making our wedding so much fu...
n for our guests.
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2020
Thanks Caroline!
The Chicago Catz brought the house down at our wedding. Their sets kept everyone dancing the whole night and their energy was infectious. My wife and I would definitely recommend!
The Catz were awesome! My wife and I got married in May. They killed it. They played the songs we requested and threw a few others in as well. All of our friends and family still talk about how great they were.
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2020
thanks Tony!
The Chicago Catz performed at our wedding at the Morton Arboretum in November and they were incredible! Richie and the rest of the band were absolute professionals and kept the dance floor crowded all evening. The music element to our receptio...
n was very important to us and nothing beats live music. We gave the Catz a rough idea of the kinds of music we were looking for and let them take it from there. From there, they were able to feed off the crowd and do what they do best, entertain! They were very easy to work with and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to entertain their guests. The best endorsements come from our guests young and old alike who still remind us of how much they enjoyed the Catz. Thanks Chicago Catz for making our wedding so memorable!
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2020
Thanks Ryan!
The best band! No other Chicago band can do it like the Catz. They are a classic and a must have for any wedding. No new trendy nonsense, just good music and great performance. They are also super lovely to work with which for Brides is a plus.
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2020
thanks Jane!
They were the best part of the wedding! Richie was incredible to work with and he made everything so personal and easy. They were accommodating of everything we asked for and they kept the dance floor full until the end of the wedding! We got s...
o many compliments on them - they were the BEST!!! We can't recommend them enough!
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2019
thanks briana!
We had the Chicago Catz for our September 2019 wedding. WOW! They exceeded all of our expectations. Our dance floor was packed until 1am! The entire ensemble was amazing, they had so much energy the whole night and really worked our crowd. The...
team learned songs for us for the wedding and made the whole experience special and unique to us. They were SO easy to work with leading up to the wedding and super professional. We couldn't recommend them enough! The Chicago Catz will always hold a special place in our hearts!
The Chicago Catz were the BEST!! We had a blast dancing at our wedding, and I am still hearing from guests weeks later how fabulous our band was. Richie was very helpful from day one. He helped us with song choices, flow of the evening, etc. Th...
ey even learned a few of our favorite songs for us. I would recommend them in a heartbeat!
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2019
thanks Mary!
The Chicago Catz made the party at our wedding. They gave off great energy and guests were dancing the entire night. Richie was very accommodating to work with during the months leading up to the wedding, and he made sure to have every detail s...
orted out ahead of time to ensure the actual wedding night went extremely smoothly. We also had a lot of fun checking them out a few times leading up to our wedding at Nick’s Beer Garden. Overall, the Catz really brought the heat to our December wedding - we couldn't recommend them more!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
thanks Kailey!
Please book this wedding band ASAP!! Truly the highlight of the reception - every single person we've spoken to since the big day has raved about Chicago Catz. They get every single person on the dance floor and keep the party going all night! ...
Richie was a phenomenal emcee and was extremely communicative. 12/10 would recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 03/20/2019
thanks Kate!
Guests from our wedding say they had a great time, and almost immediately say, that band was awesome. By hiring Richie and the Catz, not only did we get a top notch, professional manager in Richie that was very easy to work with and accommodati...
ng, we got a 3 hour session with an awesome band that went virtually non-stop. The reception was on cruise control from that point on, and everyone had a great time. If you want an energetic dance floor, this is your band. The musicians are incredible, the vocalists top notch.
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...
onal songs for us to make our wedding so special! Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. We still are getting compliments on our band to this day. Two of our friends have already booked them for their weddings! You’re in for an awesome night if you book the Chicago Catz for your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2018
thanks alyssa!
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...
the success.
They learned several special requested songs for us and did the songs justice. They played hit after hit (oldies and current) and the guests could not get enough. The dance floor was packed until we were kicked out of the room.
Not only are they stellar musicians but they could not be more kind.
There is no better band than the Chicago Catz and if you want to blow your guests away and have the wedding of your dreams, look no further than the Catz.
WE LOVE CHICAGO CATZ!
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...
hat the acoustics were going to be perfect. They played all night long- without stopping in between songs. Our guests are still raving about the band! The energy was amazing throughout the night. They handled the music for the ceremony, the cocktail hour, dinner and then the dancing. I wish I could do it again this weekend. One of our guests stood in front of the band and danced and sang solo all night long like she was at a concert. They are that great. Go see them at one of their preview nights. You'll hire them right away.
I strongly suggest that you listen to the bands that you are choosing from, at an event where they are playing live. Some bands sound great online but they sound differently live. Enjoy your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2018
thanks stella!
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...
how much energy they had throughout the evening. The Catz were super easy to work with from start to finish, and they were very accommodating of our timeline and requests (they even adapted a song based on a joke we made in an email, personalizing that song and causing me to have to run onto the dance floor). You can't go wrong choosing them for your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2018
thanks maria!
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...
lled all night long, then Chicago Catz is your band! My sister-in-law booked them for her wedding in a July and I cannot wait to see them again!
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2018
Thanks Anna!
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...
t have public performances. The Catz aren't just a wedding band and regularly play at Nick's Beer Garden. They also have a few other public performances during the year, so we stopped by to see them and realized how incredibly talented they are. We signed them up the next day. From the beginning, working with the band leaders, Richie and Kevin (they also play in the band) was easy and they had tons of great tips to help us plan the big day.
While the Catz are definitely strong in motown/funk (think Bruno Mars), they can do anything and everything well - Whitney Houston, Macklemore, Michael Jackson, even Queen! (They surprised me with playing my favorite song, "Don't Stop Me Now"). The entire night, our guests kept coming up to us asking where we found the Catz and what they were doing at our wedding. This I could understand, as one of the lead singers was Sandy Redd herself (from the Voice) and when she sang "Valerie", the entire house lost it. The Catz had the dance floor packed the entire night and were insanely energetic and fun. They even played "Shout" for us which was particularly memorable.
The Catz were also excellent in acting as MC for the night with introducing each event, like speeches, and were incredibly professional. We got our hellos to all of our guests out of the way so we could spend all of our time dancing. The Catz made our wedding and it was something we'll never forget and are very grateful for.
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 ...
can nail any song- they keep the ENTIRE room dancing the whole night. By far the best money spent, the best music and overall incredible memories thanks to them! Do yourself a favor- look no further- HIRE THIS BAND!
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2018
thanks kim!
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!
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...
ur guests home covered in sweat. The Chicago Catz delivered this, and more.
The feedback we got from our families and guests was unanimous: The Chicago Catz are the best wedding band we've ever seen, hands down. They were the highlight of an incredible night.
I can't fit all the great things I have to say about the band into this review. From booking, communication leading up to the event, to the incredible party and energy they brought to our wedding, Richie and the rest of the gang were absolutely fantastic.
Richie was a pleasure to work with. He was always available to answer questions, offered to emcee our dinner, and made the entire process a breeze. They also learned a couple of songs for us (including our first dance by Anderson East, and the father daughter dance by Kenny Chesney-- they nailed both songs, even though they aren't the band's typical funky style).
The band absolutely brought the house down. They played for 3 hours, and the dance floor was packed the entire time. So many people told me it felt more like a concert than a wedding. They brought non-stop energy and dancing, with an incredible song selection (Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wine & Fire...), outstanding musicianship, and 10+ musicians including horns and multiple singers. There were a handful of songs and moments that my friends still rave about months later.
The Chicago Catz have made lifelong fans out of my wife and I, and we have no doubt that we'll be seeing them again at our friends weddings.
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2018
thanks michael!
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....
If you want a dance party, hire the Chicago Catz! In addition, Richie is pleasant, responsive, and professional to work with. He was a perfect emcee and kept things moving in a timely manner. I highly recommend them!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2018
thanks audrey!
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...
essional and without question the most talented band we have seen. It is very easy to see how long this group has been playing and doing so together as they put on an electric show keeping the entire party on the dance floor throughout the night. Over a month post wedding, we still get people asking us who they were as they hadn't experienced anything like it at a wedding in the past. Picking a wedding band I feel is arguably the most important and memorable aspect of the wedding that will keep people talking and reminiscing for years to come. They are worth every penny and then some so don't make a mistake, and hire the CATZ!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2018
thanks kevin!
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...
and talent level that could not be found locally. The Catz effortlessly traveled to Park City and executed flawlessly.
Our guests danced the night away & are still raving about the band. If you are looking for the best, hire the Chicago Catz. We can’t wait to have them back at another event soon & are so grateful for the love, energy & TALENT that they brought to our special day.
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2018
thanks lauren!
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...
details that my planner and I missed. He works with you to get what you want for your wedding regardless of your budget.
The only thing your wedding would be missing is the Catz. Excellent decision.
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...
d such an amazing job!
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...
y made the night!
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 ...
to finish they were wonderful to work with. Prior to the wedding we had multiple conversations with our band lead (Kevin Smith) to discuss must-play and no-play songs. We talked about the vibe of the party, the venue, timelines. They were extremely easy to communicate with and made us feel like our night was in good hands. Unlike many bands that have a manager, we were talking directly to the person who was going to lead our night. This helped so much as were confident nothing was going to get lost in translation. They started off the night with our first dance song, father-daughter, and mother-son. They learned all three songs for us and did amazing renditions. One song was country, and they absolutely killed it. The range and creativity they have is extremely impressive. Once open dancing started, all guests rushed to the dancefloor and the band kept people there the entire night. They had tons of energy and owned the setlist playing hit after hit. They did a fantastic job observing what the guests were into and choosing the next songs based on that. Every guest was asking, “Where did you find this band? They are unreal!” You will not be disappointed with your decision to have The Chicago Catz at your big night.
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...
nk them enough for how incredible they were and are hoping we get the chance to see them perform soon!
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...
amless. Their presence, their energy and their talent, still has friends and family talking about "the best wedding band" they've heard. They all were a pleasure to work with and our dance floor will always be one to remember. Thank you Chicago Catz!
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...
y. They learned to play the songs for our first dance and parents dances, and the live music made our dances all the more special. I can't imagine my wedding day without The Chicago Catz!
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...
lm, efficient and easiest vendor to work with. They followed the lead of the dance floor and it was never empty! The music was fantastic and our guests are still talking about "that band you had" to this day. Look no further, The Chicago Catz is it!
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 ...
was a virtuoso. Thanks for helping to make our daughter’s wedding memorable and fun!!
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.
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...
have never seen a dance floor fill up that quickly!!! And the dance floor was packed the whole night. They did such a good job mixing up the music to our taste, and there was never a dull moment. Richie was extremely responsive with emails and worked seamlessly with our wedding coordinator. We had multiple people coming up to us after the wedding asking where we found such an incredible band and how they have never seen the dance floor packed for the whole night at a wedding. As a bride, that is one of the best compliments you can receive! We will definitely be making the trip to Chicago to see them play in the future! Thanks Chicago Catz, you guys helped make our wedding one that none of our guests will forget!
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...
r ceremony as well as learned a new song for us for our first dance.
The band put on an incredible performance at the reception. Their setlist is so much fun. Our guests raved about them and some of our friends have booked them for their wedding since seeing them at ours.
If you're looking to hire a band, look no further!
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...
ommend!
We first saw Chicago Catz at a street party in our town. Everyone was on their feet dancing, and we knew we had to hire them for our daughter's wedding. We had 6 pieces including vocalist during dinner and 11 members for dancing. They were so m...
uch fun! Kept everyone on the floor. Loved them!
The Chicago Catz made our wedding!!! They are so talented and bring the energy!! We asked them to learn a few songs for us, and not only did they learn the words and perform the songs - I think they did it better than the original artists. E...
veryone from our wedding was raving about the band. I had so many people tell me this was one of the best wedding bands they had ever seen. These artist love what they do, and you can see that when they are on stage performing. Richie, the band leader, came over to our house a few months before our wedding to just sit down and get to know us. He is such a wonderful man with the most fabulous stories about Chicago and music in general. After our meeting with him, I knew I was fully confident in picking the Catz to be with us on our big day. They truly went above and beyond for my husband and I, and I cannot thank them enough!!!! Trust me when I say THIS IS THE BAND YOU WANT FOR YOUR WEDDING!!!!!
We had the CATZ play at our son's wedding and had wonderful experience. The contact was Kevin and he was very professional. They delivered on their performance and then some with the entire wedding on their feet dancing. The are talented and p...
rofessional . I recommend them without reservation - they are amazing.
These guys were incredible. Richie helped make our wedding the way we wanted it. He helped us with our timeline and made sure the day was exactly what we wanted. The band was so good everyone (young and old) couldn't stop commenting on it. They...
had everyone dancing and having a good time. I barely remember stepping off the dance floor. They know how to throw a party!
Chicago Catz is amazing! Richie was our point of contact throughout the entire process and was so helpful, patient, and thoughtful. We had a 3 piece for our ceremony and cocktail hour. They transitioned flawlessly from playing Jack Johnson-e...
sque music for the ceremony to jazz for the cocktail hour. For the reception we had the 12-piece ensemble and let me tell you - Chicago Catz knows how to throw an amazing party. They kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night, and many of our friends and family told us they were the best band they had ever seen. We agree! Thank you to Richie & the entire Chicago Catz crew - you guys are the best!
After getting a recommendation from former clients and even other Chicago wedding bands, we knew the Chicago Catz were the way to go for our wedding day! For all the real music lovers out there or anyone who wants their wedding to be an unforg...
ettable party, I highly recommend the Catz. Richie was an amazing partner to work with during our planning process – incredibly professional and knowledgeable. He was always available via phone when we needed him, and made time to meet with us with his band leader to discuss all our needs before the wedding. He even made a site visit to our venue and did a detailed walk-through, coordinating directly with the venue staff to make sure the day went off without a hitch. Even with a complicated sound set up and an outdoor venue, Richie provided us with a plan A, B, and C so that we knew the party would be great no matter the weather. And the final result blew away all our expectations! Richie has brought together an amazing ensemble of talented musicians who truly love what they do – and are a whole lot of fun, too! Tony and the band kept the party going all night. With an amazing repertoire of songs and styles, the band caters to any person of any age – guests from 5 to 85 loved the music. They truly know how to play to the crowd – they would play crowd favorites when the dance floor got a little slow, and their medleys kept things interesting. The lovely Simbryt served as our MC and was a wonderful hostess, introducing speeches and providing a beautiful tribute to both set of parents, who’ve been married for over 40 years. Easy to work with and an amazing show – I don’t think we could have asked for anything more! In the words of the Chicago Catz, “ain’t nothin’ but a party!” Go book the Catz today!
To say this band is the best is an understatement - they are EXTRAORDINARY! My husband and I hired them for our wedding band and everyone was blown away!! They were so easy to work with up until the wedding date and very professional. They were...
on-time, they had a good M.C and can range from anywhere from Adele, to Whitney Houston, to Justin Timberlake, etc. It's amazing there sound, talent and range!! We got married on June 11th and we still constantly get compliments about how amazing the band was. Not to mention they got everyone on the dance floor, including my 92 year old grandma!! They really left a lasting impression and if you are thinking about a band, look no further and book the Chicago Catz!!!
Richie and the Chicago Catz are the BEST! The dance floor was full all night long. Our guests, many of whom are musicians themselves, couldn't believe how talented, fun and funky the band was. Richie was SO accomodating, learning new songs for ...
us, playing New Orleans funk, classical jazz standards, and even coordinating with my sister, MOH, to surprise my husband and I with a 45 person flash mob! The band was so kind to let my sister sing a song with them and even have a rehearsal with her a couple days before the wedding. So many of our guests said our wedding was one of the best weddings they have been to - and much of that is owed to the Catz! Can't wait to see them play around Chicago! We could not be happier!
Oh my gosh! This band rocks a wedding!!! We decided pretty early on that we wanted a band. We set a budget and went out on a hunt for the perfect band for us. We wanted someone that had great musicians, great vocalists and played great dance...
music. We went to see band after band and kept feeling like no one was right for us. After seeing them at a wedding, a friend recommended we take a look at Chicago Catz and we were BLOWN away! We exceeded our budget a little (but hey, I could cut costs in other areas to make sure everyone danced their tails off at our wedding). We have absolutely no regrets with choosing this band. We like them so much, we will be keeping our eyes out for when they play at Nick's in the coming months so we can go watch them again! To top it all off, our main contact, Richie was so easy to work with, and made sure to talk through all the details prior to the wedding to make sure everything went smooth the day of the wedding. Seriously hire them if you want an amazing band for your reception.
If we could give the Chicago Catz 100 stars we would! We heard stellar reviews of the band from a family friend and after we saw them perform in person at Nick's Beer Garden we were blown away. The Catz are an extremely talented, energetic an...
d fun band with a broad repertoire. They can play anything from The Temptations to The Rolling Stones to Prince to Michael Jackson to Mackelmore. From the very beginning the Catz were a joy to work with, especially Richie the bandleader. Richie was extremely professional and the most responsive of all of our vendors. He was also very helpful when we were narrowing down our song list and we enjoyed bouncing ideas off one another when working on the set lists. When the day finally came we couldn't have been happier with how things turned out. The Catz were AMAZING and kept the dance floor packed for three hours! My husband and I were having so much fun we may have left the dance floor for 10 minutes at the most. We cannot thank the Catz enough, especially Richie, for making the best day of our lives to date also the most fun and memorable. W are still receiving endless comments from our wedding guests about how wonderful the Catz were, especially that they were by far the best wedding band they'd ever heard. If you are considering booking a band for any occasion, you should look no further than the Catz. You won't find anything better, we promise.
Richie Davis and the Chicago Catz did an absolutely remarkable job. In preparation for our wedding day, Richie collaborated beautifully with us, our families, and his musicians. They are real professionals! They learned a handful of new song...
s for us and executed them perfectly! They learned our first dance song, which we had choreographed our dance to, was spectacular. They played a mix of old and new, and had us dancing the ENTIRE time. That is not an exaggeration. When the party ended at midnight, the floor was still packed and our guests began chanting for one more song. It's been a month since our wedding and people are still asking us where we found them. I couldn't recommend them higher!
This band made the whole wedding! If I had a dollar for every time someone raved about our wedding band, I could pay off the wedding and honeymoon! I wanted a band that interacted with the crowd, and they would come and sing in the middle of th...
e dance floor. They were sweet, responsive to emails and accomodated our special song requests. Richie, the band leader even came through our receiving line which I thought was very kind. I highly highly recommend them! Phenomenal!
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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!
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