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We Pack your Dance Floor & Celebrate What You Love
We started our music company out of the idea that everyone deserves to get a wedding that's based on what you want, not what the Kardashians say! We give you all the music you need for your ceremony, cocktails, dinner and dancing. In addition to our 7-14 Piece Orchestra, you'll get a free DJ, MC, state-of-the-art sound system and stage lighting. Your dance floor will absolutely jam-packed with all your guests. We've been around 22 years with hundreds of thrilled clients. We were the first band to be selected to the Knot of Fame and have won Best of the Knot every year since they created the award. We'll create lots of personal touches to help make your wedding authentic and based only on your trends. We don't care what the hottest trends are. We only care about YOUR trends! You'll get a separate MC who will take care of all your announcements and be able to work directly with you, your planner and other vendors. After your wedding, we can donate your wedding flowers to a nursing home the next day. Wedding Wire selected us as the most charitable wedding vendor in the nation. You will get a packed dance floor, an organized schedule and lots of authentic and personal touches. The talent of the band is incredible. Just watch the live videos. Consistent band members who can play and sings all of your requests in any style or by any artist. Please visit our main website drsmusic.com and follow us on YouTube and Instagram too. Watch very recent live videos, testimonials, photos and lots of helpful information. You'll get everything you want for your wedding and so much more! Your guests will say your wedding was the best they've ever been to! Fill out the contact form. We'll set up a call so we can learn more about your wedding and discuss ways how we can help you! Looking forward to speaking with you soon! Thanks so much!!
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Instruments
Accordion, Bagpipes, Bass, Cello, Fiddle, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Keyboard, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Steel Drum, Trombone, Trumpet, Viola, Violin, Vocals
Music Genres
African, Arabic, Bluegrass, Bollywood, Caribbean, Celtic, Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, EDM, Flamenco, Folk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Klezmer, Latin, Persian, Polka, Pop, R&B, Rock, World Music
Music Services
Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
Awards and Affiliations
David Rothstein Music, Inc Reviews
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Booking our band was probably the BIGGEST decision for us for our 9/4/21 wedding at Notre Dame..and David Rothstein Music not only met, but crazily exceeded, all of our expectations. Since our friends and families were traveling in from all ove...
r the country for our celebration, it was so important to show them the party of the century...and the DRS ten-piece orchestra did JUST that! We asked them to do an "East Coast style" music-setup, where there is dancing between all the dinner courses. It couldn't have been more perfect or a better party, and was exactly what we envisioned...our dance floor was literally jam-packed--from the moment the reception started until the last song. Almost every single one of our guests reached out to us in the days after the wedding and without fail their text or call would always mention "THAT AMAZING DANCE FLOOR!!" DRS helped us create the happy, joyful celebration we wanted and we cannot thank the entire band enough for their insane talent. Not only was the orchestra incredible, but the jazz trio kicked off our cocktail hour with such a fun and beautiful ambiance--it helped create the most welcoming and beautiful vibe off the bat.
Of course, part of the reason why the entire experience is so amazing from start to finish is because David himself is at the helm, and he is truly one of the nicest, kindest people ever. What stuck out to me when I was booking/why we decided to go with David is that I felt like I was chasing other bands to contact me back or give me information, and they were much more concerned off the bat with sending me price sheets or spitting THEIR info at me. David took the time to get to know us from the very first conversation and has a happy, positive demeanor that makes you remember what's really important about the day. We instantly felt like we were in the best hands with David and his band, and that gut feeling turned out to be more than accurate. One last thing I'll say is that David honored every single request we had for song choices, parent announcements, last song requests...he is so detail-oriented and his thoughtfulness made the reception so personal to us. He even shouted out the birthday of one of our guests and the band played a quick "Happy birthday" which was so fun and special. We can't thank him or the band enough for the wedding and party of a lifetime. If you are debating David Rothstein Music, book them now--it will be the best decision you make for your wedding & party!!
Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2022
WOW! Thanks so much for such an amazing review!! Your wedding was absolutely incredible. I really appreciate your kind words about my musicians and I. I love how much you and Mark danced all night. All your guests followed your lead and were al...
l on the dance floor all night long! This is was a special night! Everyone who was there will never forget how much fun they had. You and Mark were so great to work with. I looking forward to celebrating with all of you at all of your family and friends' weddings in the future! Thanks again for sharing your enthusiasm with your phenomenal review! Much love to you both!!
One word - INCREDIBLE! We first heard of David Rothstein through a friend who used them at their wedding, and he did not disappoint. From the very beginning David Rothstein was amazing to work with. During the upfront planning process, he was a...
lways extremely friendly, responsive, and accommodating - we never doubted that our wedding music would be in good hands. We hired the jazz trio for our cocktail hour and the 10-piece band with Sinatra singer for the reception. One of the most common pieces of feedback we receive from our guests is 'I couldn't believe your dance floor was full the whole time!' or 'I don't like to dance but this band kept me dancing all night!' The instrumentalists and singers were incredibly talented and fun, even interacting with the crowd throughout the night. When we were planning our wedding, we knew that having good music was a non-negotiable, and we are SO glad we went with DRM - 100% worth it!!
David Rothstein Music was an AMAZING wedding band! It was very important to my husband and I to have great live music to listen to that kept the dance floor packed all night and David Rothstein Music delivered! The musicians are incredibly ta...
lented and were perfect for the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception. The guests were SO impressed by the band's talent and were impressed with us for having hired them! David made the entire experience so easy and smooth. He is incredibly responsive prior to the wedding, kept us informed and excited leading up to the day, did a great job keeping the event running smoothly, and even surprised us with a thoughtful wedding gift. They go above and beyond prior to the event and then on the day. They played all of our requests and learned new music to make our day special for us. If you are looking for a wedding band with extreme musical talents, lots of experience, no logistical headaches, and a packed dance floor, then definitely hire David Rothstein Music!
We always ranked the music as the number one priority for our wedding, and we’re so glad we entrusted David Rothstein Band to bring our party to life. Planning a wedding during Covid had many challenges, including not being able to see the band...
live, but thankfully, David has so many live videos available where we can see the entertainment his band delivers day in and day out. Those videos, along with David’s passion for his work, made us confident to chose his team to make our day special.
For our wedding, we had a classical duo during the ceremony, a pianist during cocktail hour, a jazz trio during dinner, and an incomparable 10 piece orchestra to dance the night away. From the first note to the final encore, we were BLOWN AWAY with the talent and energy that the band brought. We had a few special requests for the night - from a unique arrangement for our ceremony processional to a mashup of New York songs during the reception - and David’s team was beyond accommodating.
We had dancing for 3 hours straight and not once did anyone leave the floor - the band was able to feel the energy in the room and chose the right song for the moment. I stumbled across the ingoing setlist after the party and was actually surprised to see that the band didn’t even stick to the songs they had picked - a sign that they adjusted based on what the crowd was loving. It’s been nearly a month since the big day and people keep telling us how amazing the music was, and we can’t stop watching the many videos David took from the night, reliving the magic that his band created.
If you’re thinking about which band to have for your wedding, look no further than the David Rothstein Band - you won’t be disappointed!!
We hired David Rothstein and his band for our December wedding and they were amazing! We had everyone out on the dance floor all night long. His singers and musicians are very talented and played a great set of music. He also did a great job o...
f keeping the night running smoothly and introducing all speeches.
David was great to work with leading up to the event. He was very responsive and always willing to jump on a call. I could tell that he really cares about every event that he does and truly wants to make things special. He even let me and my husband sing with the band (we are not very good singers). I would highly recommend hiring David for your wedding or any special event. He will make the night extremely memorable and special.
Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2022
Thanks so much for the great review Hillary! We loved working with you and James! What a crazy fun night! It was so fun to see all of your family and friends dancing all night long. The ethnic music with your uncle and our band was amazing. You...
r dance floor was jam-packed from the first note to the last! when both of you started singing with the band it brought things up another level for sure. I wish all of you all the best for your great life ahead! Thanks again Hillary!!
I hired David Rothstein Music for our October wedding. David was extremely responsive and professional throughout the planning process. He made sure to ask all the right questions to ensure we had exactly what we wanted on our special day. The ...
dance floor was NEVER EMPTY! The vibes were exactly what we wanted and we are still getting compliments about how great the band was. I could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day and David Rothstein Music played a big part in making it so fun and special.
Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2022
I really appreciate your super review and enthusiasm for our band. It was a truly epic night! I really enjoyed getting to know you as we made our way through the planning process. Loved seeing people from all age groups up on the dance floor un...
til the last note. We've all super excited about seeing you and Ben again for your sister Eileen's wedding next May! Thanks again for the great review. I'm thrilled you loved what we were able to do for your and Ben's big day! Much love to you both!
We made the decision to postpone our wedding from 2020 to 2021 for one main reason: we wanted to have a wedding where our guests could dance and enjoy the FAB band we found: DRM. It truly wouldn’t be a wedding celebration without live music...a...
nd we are SO glad we waited! The 10 piece band was THE best part of our wedding! They read the crowd and performed songs based on their reactions/energy. We had the jazz trio and a DJ perform during dinner…perfect way to get the entertainment started. For our first dance, David brought in a violinist virtuoso to accompany our harpist; what a special treat that was! After the band ended, we closed the night out with a DJ trio: DJ, saxophone and drums. Everyone was so surprised, even at the end of the night! Our guests wouldn’t leave the dance floor until the music ended.
David Rothstein cares about every couple and listens to what their musical preferences are. Even for a whole year of being postponed, he communicated continually and kept the enthusiasm and faith in such an unsettling pandemic time. He was incredibly flexible in rescheduling and very accommodating. In addition, he took time to know us as a couple; something truly special that you will understand the immense importance of on your wedding day. We would HIGHLY recommend David Rothstein Music if you want an instant connection with your wedding band and for your dance floor to be packed with guests dancing the night way. (And still raving about the music!) Worth every penny! Thank you for making our wedding so magical!
Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2022
Thanks for the wonderful review Ashley! You and Ray were so amazing to work with. I'm so happy everything worked out with the scheduling and most importantly for your wedding at the University Club! I appreciate you sharing the details of your ...
wedding and what it was like to work with me, your bandleader Kim and the Avalon Orchestra! You two are a very special couple that I know will have an amazing life together. It was truly a joy to be a part of your very special celebration! All my best to all of you! Thanks Ashley!
Look no further!! Seriously, wedding planning will consume more time than you can imagine, and booking David Rothstein and his incredibly amazing band first will be the best choice you make!! From there, coordinate other vendors that can accomm...
odate the date. Your guests may forget other details about the wedding but this band will have them talking about "The Best Band Ever" for decades! Our son and daughter-in-law booked them for their 2013 wedding. We had no prior knowledge of them before, but what an unbelievably FUN reception that was. The energy was over the top! When our daughter got engaged in 2020, this was the first vendor she booked...even before selecting a date or wedding planner! David not only personalizes the music, but selects a personal and memorable gift for the Bride & Groom. Our guests danced from the very first song to the last note that was played! And the vocalist....incredible!! Best Decision Ever!
Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2022
Thanks so much Patty!! It was wonderful to celebrate with all of you. "Best Band Ever" that's about the best compliment we could ask for. I loved seeing everyone dancing throughout the night. Personalizing everything from the ceremony to the sc...
hedule to dancing is what our music company is all about! I'm glad it was the Best Decision you made for the wedding. Looking forward to more celebrations for the Austin family! All my best to all of you!
As musicians, it was very important to my husband and I to have a top notch live band at our wedding - and DRM delivered. Our guests were dancing all night. Every musician was super talented! We had to postpone our wedding twice due to COVID an...
d DRM was with us every step of the way. On top of all that, David had a beautiful poster made with our picture on it from one of our past concerts and had all of our guests sign it. We will cherish this gift and the memories of our wedding night forever!
Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2022
Thanks for the great venue Liaht! I loved working with you and Joe. Since you were both professional musicians your compliments on the talent of the band mean so much more. I'm glad we were able to work everything out with your schedule too! Gl...
ad you love the custom poster we made for you too. All String Attached indeed! Best wishes to you both. May you make beautiful music together for many years to come! Thanks again for the fantastic review. Bravo!
Exceptional musicians! Phenomenal performance! Tons of complements from our guests! Most said it was the best music they have ever experienced at a wedding. We will use them in the future for other celebrations. You should too!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2021
Thanks so much David. I'm thrilled that you and Robert loved the band so much!! You both were so wonderful to work with. Loved hearing how much your guests enjoyed all the music too. Looking forward to celebrating with you and your friends aga...
in soon! I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a sweet review!
I would give 5 stars for the band's performance! They had great energy and really got the party going on the dance floor.
I have to subtract a star for all of the pain David caused me and my family when we needed to switch dates for our weddin...
g during the pandemic. David refused to apply our deposit to the new date for months after many conversations which ended with me breaking down crying to him. He begrudgingly applied it afterwards, however it left a very sour taste in my mouth.
I have to subtract another star since my husband and I spent hours going through David's song list and letting him know which songs we like and which shouldn't be played (per his request). David had the band play at least 3 songs that were on our do not play list, promised us our first choice bridal party entrance song which wasn't played, and tried to end the wedding with Proud Mary (which was on our DNP list) until I grabbed him and reminded him our closing song request. It's one thing to play songs based on the mood of the crowd, but it's another to play songs we did not want.
I typically don't like to leave reviews that are less than stellar, however for this black cloud that hung over our wedding planning, I felt it only fair to share an honest review.
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2021
Thanks for your review. I'm glad you and all your guests loved our band so much. We received compliments throughout the night from your parents, your guests, and you both all night. I also have dozens of photos and videos of your packed dance f...
loor with you having the time of your life surrounded by all your family and friends. I also remember the Father/Daughter dance getting a standing ovation after our vocalist's heartfelt performance. Our guitarist brought his acoustic guitar only for that specific song. Throughout the night dozens of guests told me how much fun they were having at your wedding and how great the band was. Your father told me 4 to 5 times how much he appreciated how we made everything happen for you and Richie. He shook my hand and expressed his sincere appreciation.
At the end of the night you, me, Richie, and your parents were the last ones in the ballroom when I gave your signed poster (more about this towards the bottom). You all said how much you appreciated that we were all able to work everything out despite the challenges of dates and the virus and were able to have such an amazing wedding despite all we went through.
Here’s the link to the photo of all of us so happy that it all worked out so well. https://drsmusic.com/berg-wedding/
To address your concerns, the deposit was non-refundable which was clearly stated on the contract. This has always been our policy which we've used for every contract over the last 22 years. It's the very first term. We worked with every client in 2020 to either reschedule their wedding or have a micro wedding instead. The deposit also holds your date. We turned away other weddings to keep your date booked. A deposit protects both of us.
Large vendors like chain hotels like Lowes, who are worth billions, can't be compared to small companies like ours. You mention that I begrudgingly gave in, but that’s not what happened. I was in fact the was the one who suggested simply rescheduling the wedding which is what we ended up doing! As a result, you had a full wedding of your dreams including beautiful ceremony music, jazz trio for cocktails and our full orchestra for dancing. We learned 11 new songs for the ceremony and reception. Proud Mary was actually on your MUST PLAY list. In fact, it was #78. https://drsmusic.com/berg-wedding/ We did not intentionally play any songs on your do not playlist. You may not remember which songs you had selected. I apologize if any do not play songs were played. We are very careful about that, not sure what specific songs you are referring to, but your dance floor was jam-packed all night. You're right, I did forget to announce your last dance song, but we played it immediately.
I don't understand why there would be a “black cloud” since we were able to give you a spectacular wedding while so many brides only had micro weddings or even decided to cancel their weddings altogether. They understood the circumstances of covid for their vendors and what other couples were dealing with.
At the wedding, you seemed happy to see me and were so excited to celebrate with our band and all your guests.
You also didn't mention the personalized Foo Fighters poster we created just for you which all your guests signed. We took the FF album cover "One by One" and changed it to "One + One" then changed the Foo Fighters logo and changed the letters from FF to JR, your and Richie's initials in the exact same font. We added the wedding date and venue. I brought sharpie markers and had all of your guests sign the poster. You can see the signed customized poster here: https://drsmusic.com/berg-wedding/
It was confusing and upsetting to me as well all the musicians and staff to see your review after working so hard to prepare for your amazing wedding. I hope you will reflect on this and realize how lucky we all were to be able to have a remarkably fun, personalized and memorable wedding despite all that we all went through during the difficult covid times. I sincerely wish all of you my very best. Thanks!
When beginning to plan our wedding, which took place on 8/21/21 in South Bend, IN. the band was one of the very first things we booked because we knew we HAD to have them! David Rothstein Music played for not just one, but two of my sisters wed...
dings in years prior, and based on their experiences we knew they were a no brainer! From the very start, David makes you feel not just like another client, but a friend, and truly wants to get to know you as a couple. The music planning process was smooth, fun, and efficient. David is always quick to answer any calls or emails and cares about what you want. We even made a couple of changes a week before the wedding and it was no problem for them at all. We used the bands modern quartet for the ceremony, jazz trio at cocktail hour, and the 11 piece orchestra for dancing during the reception. We didn’t even give the band many specific requests for the reception because they are experts at reading the crowd and knowing what to play. The proof of that was on the dancefloor and packed it was! Our guests continued to tell us weeks after the wedding how incredible the band was and how much fun they had. David even created a very personalized gift for us, based on how we met, and had all of our guests sign it! It is one of my favorite keepsakes from the wedding. As the MC, David makes sure the night flows smoothly, and everything is executed as planned. Not to mention he is incredibly fun and energetic and truly just so great to work with! You won’t regret booking David Rothstein Band!
We worked with David Rothstein Music for our September 2021 wedding in Chicago!! They made our wedding the best experience it could possibly be! We used them for our Ceremony and Reception and they made both an amazing experience! Our dance flo...
or was one giant party all night long thanks to the amazing talent of the band and we cannot thank them enough for making our entire wedding an unforgettable experience!!! David was very easy to work with and was always quick to answer our questions and help us with making out wedding so wonderful!
We worked with David Rothstein and his wonderful team for our September 2021 wedding. Our original wedding was planned for April 2020 and full disclosure, we had actually hired a different band. When Covid cancelled us, our original band was ...
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Longer available for our new date. We were thankfully referred David! Not sure why we didn't just start with him in the first place!! From the very beginning he was responsive, accommodating, and listened to all of our requests. His band learned new songs for us and they truly did an incredible job. Our guests are still raving about the band and everyone was dancing all night long. We had the 11
Piece band and it was worth it for every second! We were so lucky to have them at our wedding and will be recommending them
To everyone looking to hire a great band! Thank you
To David and his team for making the night so memorable. It wouldn't have been the same without them.
We are so glad we choose David Rothstein Music to play at our wedding! David and his team are highly professional and great musicians. David was enthusiastic to help us from the start, working with our budget and offering his ideas to plan the ...
perfect event. We started with a jazz trio for our cocktail hour and continued reception with a 7-piece band, followed by a DJ at the end of the night. All the musicians were great and we received nothing but compliments from our guests.
What made the process even better was getting to work with David. He was always prompt to answer our questions and had a great attitude. He was also extremely patient when we were dealing with COVID and waited until last minute to decide whether we would reschedule our event. He knew the day was special to us - being our anniversary - and did not hesitate to put our priorities at the forefront.
We can't thank the David Rothstein Band enough! Our wedding day would not have been the same without them.
David Rothstein Music was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding in April. Our original date was in October of 2020 with a ten-piece band, dance floor, and a big party, but with the pandemic we moved to April 2021 and had to scale ev...
erything back significantly. What could have been a daunting task was made so much easier due to David and his team. Without hesitation they jumped right in to help. With a wedding of under 50 people now, we were able to modify our vision and tailor a jazz quartet to transform our venue into a hip jazz club from the 1960s/70s. It was everything and made our day incredibly special and fun.
Not only were the musicians absolutely phenomenal (they were top players in the Chicago jazz circuit), they nailed every single song request and transition we asked for effortlessly. This is no doubt due to their experience and talent, but a lot of the credit goes to David too. He personally MC’d our day, ensured everything ran smoothly, and even added a sweet touch of buying us a national park book to be signed by guests and taken with us on our upcoming hiking adventures.
We didn’t just have a wedding vendor for our big day; we had a true partner. And grown from that partnership is a great friendship. That’s who David Rothstein is and we’re lucky to have had him by our side. And for our next step, we’re looking to work with David on having the quartet play an outdoor party at our house!
Thank you to David Rothstein Music a million times over for the best day ever. We cannot recommend them highly enough and know they’ll make your wedding as fun and special as ours!
From the moment we sat with David to discuss the potential of the David Rothstein Band playing our wedding, we knew we had found the right partner. He was thoughtful and truly cared about making sure that we felt good about our decision. And th...
is was all before the true magic. The band was an absolute highlight of our wedding. All of our guests were blown away by both the skill of the musicians but also the way in which they were able to get everyone on the dance floor. It is beyond apparent that David cares about each and everyone one of his clients and we are so glad that we had the opportunity to work with him.
Response from the Vendor on 06/18/2021
Thanks so much Ari!! I really appreciate your enthusiasm for our band. I loved getting to know you and Joe as well as being able to add some fun personal touches to make your wedding extra special. I loved seeing everyone dancing all night! You...
r kind words really mean a lot to me. I hope we get to see each other again at some of your friend's and family's celebrations! All my best to you and everyone who was a part of your big day! Thanks again!
David and his team were invaluable. They were responsive leading up to the wedding, helped us stay on track, and played a great set that kept everyone on the dance floor. Professional, personable, and fun. My wife and I are grateful for having ...
connected with DRS. I highly recommend them. They're the quintessential wedding band that you'd want at your own. We wouldn't have a changed a thing.
Response from the Vendor on 09/29/2020
Thanks so much for the wonderful review! We loved playing for you and Adrienne's wedding! Love to see so many people dancing all together! We really enjoyed working with you to find the perfect songs for your ceremony. I'm glad we were able to ...
add the steel drum player for your cocktails to give a more personal touch for Adrienne's family! The Hora dance set was truly epic, even for your non-Jewish guests. You both were so much fun to work with. I wish you both all the best for your new adventures ahead. I hope we get to celebrate again with some of your family and friends! Thanks again, Bennett!
Our wedding would not have been the same with out David Rothstein Music. The band was incredible. The dance floor was packed all night. David was easy to work with and extremely helpful. David gave us a pair of dancing shoes for our guests to s...
ign that we proudly display in our home.
Response from the Vendor on 07/07/2020
Thanks so much for the great review, Matt and Natalie! Your wedding was absolutely amazing. I loved seeing everyone from your friends to your parents and all of their friends dancing all throughout the night. I'm so happy that we were able to a...
ccommodate your special request. Since you met at a danceathon fundraising event, I thought a pair of dancing shoes signed by all of your guests would be the perfect way to celebrate what makes the two of you special. I'm looking forward to celebrating other wonderful events for your family and friends. In the meantime, thanks again for the great review. All of my best to all of you!
David Rothstein Music was definitely the right choice for our wedding. We had a fairly large group that loved to dance and they kept the dance floor going all night. Leading up the wedding David was a pleasure to work with. Very responsive, cus...
tomer-focused, and made the band logistics as easy as possible for us. We couldn't recommend David Rothstein Music highly enough and are so glad they were the band at our wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 12/28/2019
Thanks for the awesome review! We loved working with you and Irene for your incredible wedding at the Sofitel Hotel. We're thrilled how much you and your guests loved the band and were out dancing all night! Best Wishes to you both!
My husband and I can’t imagine our wedding without David and his band. David was dedicated to making our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception music reflect our musical interests and the vibe we wanted portrayed at our wedding. My husband and I...
are from Virginia and David helped to make the long-distance planning process seamless. He was always willing to meet in person to talk through logistics when we were in town and he was easy to get a hold of when we were back in Virginia. He cares immensely about getting to know the couple and about adding personal touches to the wedding. There are no words to describe how amazing the musicians were in the all styles quartet at the ceremony, the jazz trio at the cocktail hour and the 10-piece band at the reception. The incredible talent of the accomplished musicians and vocalists is one of the most talked about aspects of our wedding. The band brought incredible energy to our wedding and the dance floor was packed the entire evening. The quality of music has not only made a lasting impression on my husband and myself, but all our guests. David went out of his way to make sure everyone was having a good time and the evening was executed flawlessly. We can’t thank David and his band enough for everything that they did to make our wedding night an incredible evening for everyone in attendance. The fond memories will last a lifetime. We highly recommend David and his band!
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2019
Thanks so much for the amazing review! I really appreciate all your enthusiasm and details. You and Andrew were so great to work with. You and your guests were so much fun. Your dance floor was jam-packed all night with some very creative dance...
rs! It was an epic night for sure!! So glad our band could make all of you so happy. That's what it's all about for our music company! Much love to you both! :)
We had the perfect wedding! David and his band kept the dance floor packed the entire night. They played songs custom to our wedding and literally didn't miss a beat. It was a truly personalized experience for us.
We highly recommend them!
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Steve and Lauren
Response from the Vendor on 12/14/2019
Thanks Stephen! Your wedding was a blast. Your dance floor was jam packed with some of the most enthusiastic and creative dancers we've ever seen. Seeing the 3 guys on the food cart flying through the dance floors was hilarious. Your family and...
friends were such a blast. There was a great connection between the band and your guests. You and Lauren are an amazing couple. Looking forward to celebrating with you again at all your friend's wedding! Thanks again Stephen and Lauren!
One of the best decisions we made for our wedding! David Rothstein is extremely professional and made our wedding so much fun. The band is OUTSTANDING! All night, guests were complimenting how great the band was. The dance floor was packed all ...
night long! We are so happy we hired them for our special day. My husband and I made a few things our priority for the wedding day, and a band was one of them, because that is what your guests will remember- great music and a good time. David made us feel like our wedding was just as important to them as it was to us. Thank you David Rothstein for such an amazing night!
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2020
Wow! Thanks for your awesome review! Glad you loved the band so much. I'm so happy you and Dan made music your priority. It's truly what your guests will remember the most! Loved working with you both. I really appreciate what you said about yo...
ur wedding being just as important to me as it was to you. It absolutely is. I honestly pretend I'm a member of the family and see each bride and groom as my little brother and sister. So happy we could make your wedding so special!
David Rothstein was the best decision we could have made for our wedding! David and his band kept all of our guests on their feet dancing from start to end. He was extremely easy to work with, even attended our final walk-thru with our wedding ...
planner and venue. From the first time we spoke to David, he was professional, energetic and you can tell he cares about the couple getting married.
When it comes to weddings, its pretty simple... David is the only way to go!
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2020
I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a wonderful review about our band. I'm glad you found us to be easy to work with and helpful throughout the planning process. You and Michelle are one of the sweetest couples we've ever work...
ed with. It was great to see so many of your family members again, including the Borcellino brothers. That was one high-energy Italian wedding that no one who was there will ever forget. I have a feeling we'll all be celebrating together on lots of other occasions with your family and friends. In the meantime, thanks again for the super review. Much love to you both.
Level headed and thoughtful, David made our day special to all that attended! The musicians impressed throughout the event, from ceremony to final dance. We love David!
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2020
I love you and Nina too! Your wedding was so much fun. The Chicago history museum is one of our favorite places to play. Loved seeing everybody out dancing from all age groups. The ceremony songs that you chose were absolutely perfect and we lo...
ved playing them. Adding the steel drum player for cocktails was a great way to add some of the Caribbean flavor and make your wedding music that much more authentic. To me, that's what weddings are all about. Giving each couple everything that makes their wedding truly theirs. The only trends I follow are what you want. I'm glad we were able to deliver for your big day.
We couldn't have asked for a better MC/Wedding Band. From beginning to end, David and his team were absolutely first class. Highlights below:
- Incredibly responsive. Consistently responds to emails/texts within a matter of hours. As well as p...
roactively communicates as deadlines approach.
- Cares about making your big day special. This was David's first time playing at our venue. To ensure all went according to plan, he traveled out to our venue a few weeks prior to our wedding and took videos of the various rooms to plan our set up.
- Unbelievable performance. The dance floor was packed the entire night. Multiple friends and family members said it was the best wedding band they'd ever heard.
We can't thank the David Rothstein Band enough!
Response from the Vendor on 10/08/2019
Thank you so much Adam! I'm glad you enjoyed my work as the Emcee and appreciated our ability to get back to you quickly including visiting the venue. Your wedding was so much fun and authentic. You both were certainly the life of the party. A...
long with our band, your dancing was one of the biggest factors to getting and keeping your dance floor jam packed all night with everybody out there dancing and singing their hearts out! Looking forward to celebrating with you again at some of your friend's weddings! Much love to you both! Thanks again Adam!
Having a wedding band was always a top priority for us. David and his band really exceeded our expectations. From the first point of contact to well beyond our wedding date, David makes sure you're taken care of. He is easy to work with, very r...
esponsive and really makes an effort to get to know you so he can incorporate your personality during your wedding day. Not to mention the band is AMAZING. From the moment the music started until the end of the night, the dance floor was packed. Our guests really fed off the bands incredible energy. It is definitely an investment but the investment is well worth it and guarantees you and your guests to have an unforgettable night.
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2020
Thanks so much Kelsey! You and Adam were so great to work with. I loved taking care of everything for you. I appreciate what you said bout getting back to you quickly. That's a big part of what we do. I really enjoyed getting to know you and Ad...
am. The better I can get to know the couples we play for, the better I'll be able to add personal touches and special songs that are meaningful and authentic for you and your guests. Loved how much you both were on the dance floor and being the life of the party! Your packed dance floor filled with all your hilarious guests was great to see. It was an epic night! Much love to all of you!
David and team were great to work with, and did an incredible job performing at our wedding! We received non-stop compliments during and after the wedding, and couldn’t be more grateful for the unforgettable performance!
David was great to wor...
k with from the beginning, particularly with my wife and I’s indecision, and the band did an awesome job selecting music throughout the night. We had the 11-piece orchestra (as well as jazz trio during cocktail hour), and our dance floor was packed the entire night! David also excelled beyond typical band responsibilities, providing invaluable insight into timeline planning and helping facilitate a smooth evening the day of.
We couldn’t have been more happy with the experience and highly recommend DRM to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2020
Thanks so much for your five-star review! We loved working with you. Glad to hear you received so many compliments. I know planning a wedding can be a tricky process. You're purchasing a lot of services that you've never bought before. I'm alwa...
ys happy to help and give our clients the best information possible so that you can make the best decision for your big day. We loved seeing your packed dance floor. I'm glad we were able to adjust quickly to what your guests were responding to the most. Your special request certainly gave us some good insights as to what your guests would enjoy the most. I see my job as the MC as far more valuable than just making announcements. I am really there to help you and all your vendors enjoy the evening knowing that someone really has their backs. I love your enthusiasm for what our band and myself were able to do for your big day. I hope we get a chance to celebrate at some of your friends' weddings together at some point in the future.
My husband and I are so grateful we hired David Rothstein for our wedding. From the initial consultation to the day of, David was incredibly responsive, thoughtful, and excited to be a part of our big day! Pretty sure we had more compliments on...
our band than anything else - everyone loved them! We went with the ten piece band, which was perfect for our space and wedding with about 170 people. We also had a string quartet during the ceremony and a jazz trio during cocktail hour. There were tons of band configurations to choose from, and they play pretty much any song or musical style you could think of. We wanted to play some Arabic music during the reception for my husband’s family, and the DJ worked with us to curate a playlist that could be played while the band took their breaks throughout the evening. They are an investment to be sure, but it’s well worth it when you consider how integral the entertainment piece is to the overall wedding experience.
Response from the Vendor on 08/09/2019
Hi Sarah Jane, Thanks so much for the wonderful review! We loved working with you and Sami. The fact that we could make your outdoor ceremony happen despite the rain was incredible! Your dance floor was jam-packed all night. There were definit...
ely some very enthusiastic dancers out there including you! We were happy to play all your requests including the Arabic music for Sami's family. Your wedding was truly authentic and so much fun! You guys are a great couple and I loved working with you!!
Thanks again Sarah Jane!
David and his band did a first rate job throughout the evening. I had many guests remark to me in the days afterward that they had never been to a wedding that was so much fun and had so many people dancing...the dance floor was full the whole...
night from start to finish. If you want a professional band and MC to help make your own day as memorable as ours, look no further than David Rothstein Music!
Response from the Vendor on 08/09/2019
Hi Nick, Thanks for the great review! Glad to hear how much you and your guests loved the band. Happy I could help with the flow of the wedding with taking care of all the announcements and introductions to keep your wedding schedule right on t...
rack. The energy on the dance floor was incredibly high all night. It was a spectacular wedding! Getting to play "Gonna Fly Now" for your Uncle Rocky's birthday was a special moment that made your wedding truly yours. Thanks again for sharing your enthusiasm for our band with everyone! Love you guys!!
The Dave Rothstein Band made our entire wedding reception memorable for all! We had guests on the dance floor before dinner was done and no one wanted to leave when the clock struck midnight. Each member of the band went over the top for our ...
event and the music was phenomenal!
Dave is such a sweetheart, and we loved working with him from the first phone call! He gets to know his couples and caters the event for them individually. In our case he bought a Marvel superheroes book for our guests to sign and let us up on stage to sing the Chicago Cubs theme song! Our wedding truly would not have been the same if Dave Rothstein and band were not there. Thank you for the memories!
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2020
Wow! Thanks for the wonderful review. I love that none of your guests wanted to leave. My goal is to have everybody yelling for one more song at the end of the night. I loved getting to know you both, an I'm glad you enjoyed the Marvel superher...
oes book, as well as being able to sing "Go Cubs Go!" with the band. Your wedding was truly an epic night for everyone. Thanks again for sharing your enthusiasm by writing such a wonderful review. Hope to see you at some of your friends' upcoming weddings and celebrations. Big hugs to you both!
We hired David Rothstein for our music & entertainment for our wedding in March. Great music was a priority for us from the beginning, so we did our research. When we finally met with David, he was excited to work with us and personalize his mu...
sic services to what we wanted. Throughout our planning, he was super responsive and quick to give us advice or recommendations if we needed help. He added a few extras into our package–like a solo saxophonist for a guest welcome and a modern trio ceremony ensemble–both of which made a statement for how epic and classy the night would be! We also had a jazz trio play for cocktail hour and dinner! But the best part by far was the 11-piece band! They read the crowd and played exactly the right songs to keep the dance floor going! They continuously interacted with the crowd in a classy way that our guests loved! It has been 4 weeks since our wedding night, and our guests cannot stop talking about the great music we had! On top of all of this, David was the emcee. He kept the night organized and moving–and even gave us a personalized gift for our guests to sign!
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2020
Thanks so much Julia for the incredible review! Your wedding was such a blast! Glad to hear you did you much research before you chose us for your and Peter's big day! We loved keeping your dance floor packed all night which such a wide variety...
of songs. The energy between you, your guests and the band was amazing!! Loved getting to know you and Peter so I could create a special gift for you signed by all your guests. I'm so happy I help to keep your wedding schedule right on track too. Much love to you both as well as your family and friends! Hope to see you at some of your friend's celebrations! Thanks again Julia!
David and his group were the absolute best. We've been getting so many of our friends and family telling us that our wedding was the best that they've been to, not just because of the love in the room from all of the guests, but the love and en...
ergy David and his band brought with them to the dance floor as well. The groups genuine enthusiasm and excitement set them way apart. We would highly recommend David Rothstein music to any bride and groom!
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2018
I really appreciate you taking the time to share your applause!! Glad you and your guests felt the love and enthusiasm from me and my band. That's what great weddings are all about! ! It was an honor to be a part of your high energy celebration...
at Cafe Brauer! :)
David was amazing to work with and the band made our wedding night unforgettable!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2018
Hi Brigid, thanks for your review! I really enjoyed working with you as well. Your wedding was incredibly fun. I don't think I've ever seen so many people dancing together at the Butterfield Country Club! I enjoyed getting to know your guests t...
hroughout the night and hearing that they had a great time. Hope to see you soon! All my best to Jimmy and James.
The BEST wedding decision we made! David was the consummate professional guiding me through the entire process (part therapist, part wedding planner, complete musical genius!). The music was the highlight of our wedding....we could have skippe...
d the food, flowers and alcohol (ok, maybe not the alcohol) and people would have still loved it! Thank you David!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2018
Thanks Dana and John for the great review! I really appreciate you having us for your very authentic wedding. Probably the smartest wedding we've ever played since it was held at the University of Chicago with a majority of your guests being fe...
llow UC professors including the University Chancellor. It doesn't take a Nobel prize however to know how much fun everybody had at your wedding. I loved getting to know you and celebrate with your big family and your dynamic parents! Much love to all of you!!
While planning our wedding, we knew we for sure wanted a band rather than a DJ. When we came across David Rothstein Music, we set up a meeting right away. As soon as we met with David, we knew that we wanted David Rothstein Music to be a part...
of our special day. Throughout the entire process he was a pleasure to work with. He was very prompt with responses to any questions I had. By the time the reception finally came, the band was unbelievable. We were concerned people wouldn't dance because we were having a dry wedding but they had the dance floor packed the entire night and we had numerous people compliment on how great the music was and they're still talking about it now. They also surprised us with Illinois State University baseball and softball helmets (I played softball there and my husband coached baseball there - how we met) that all of our guests could sign. Such an awesome, personalized touch that made us feel super special. They also took our wedding flowers and donated them to nursing homes around the area. We loved that someone else was able to enjoy our florals as much as we did. If you're looking for a wedding band, go with David Rothstein Music, you won't be disappointed!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2018
Wow! The musicians and I really appreciate you sharing your enthusiasm! Your wedding was so much fun for everyone even without any alcohol! I really enjoyed getting to know you and J. You're a great couple with an incredible group of friends an...
d family behind you. Being able to host the event at your family's farm made it even more special. Hopefully we'll see you at some of your friend's weddings soon! All my best to all of you. Thanks again, Kolby.
All I can say is WOW! David's band is phenomenal! From the Modern Trio during our ceremony, to the Jazz Trio during cocktail hour, to the monstrous band at the reception these guys can play & sing! A live band is one thing that my husband and I...
really wanted for our special day and David Rothstein delivered! As an added bonus, we added in the Sinatra singer and he was really something special. I cannot recommend them enough, they are a top notch group.
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2018
I'll say "WOW" too! Thanks for all the applause. Happy to hear that we were one of the best decisions you made, that's always one of our goals. I'm glad we could give you and Brian everything you wanted for your big day. Our Sinatra vocalist al...
ways adds another level of class and elegance. I appreciate you taking the time to write a review and recommend us so highly. Thanks again!
Being a musician myself, I knew we wanted an amazing band for our wedding. When my wife and I decided on David Rothstein we made one of the best decisions of our wedding. From the moment we reached out for a quote, David was incredibly helpfu...
l and prompt with everything. Their performance the night of the wedding was outstanding and our dance floor was full all night. We had some odd requests throughout the night and David and his band were more than happy to fulfill them all. The gift they gave us, which they do with every couple, was so thoughtful and such a fun idea! I highly recommend these guys if you want the best wedding orchestra around!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2018
Thanks so much John! All the musicians and I will never forget your amazing wedding. Playing the wedding for a fellow wedding band leader's wedding was very special. Having you and your own band performing along with us for a few songs was an i...
ncredible experience. We loved learning all your special requests and keeping your dance floor packed all night! All our best to you and Kellly! Thanks again for the amazing review!
David Rothstein got our wedding energized from minute one! We did not have a wedding planner or day-of planner, but it was completely unnecessary with David being there. He made sure everything went according to schedule, but was also flexible ...
when we asked him for more time on things. And it goes without saying that his band is amazing. Every musician has so much talent. We highly recommend hiring David Rothstein Music as your wedding band!
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2020
Thanks a bunch for the great review, Marissa! We're all about creating high energy throughout the night. By being really well organized, it allowed you both to be able to relax at your wedding and to know that everything was going to be taken c...
are of for all of the announcements and introductions. You were super helpful in getting me all of the information that I needed. I'm glad that you appreciated the talents of the band. Your wedding was such a blast, and you both were so much fun to work with. Hope we get to celebrate with you again at some of your guests' special occasions. All of my best to you both and your families!
David Rothstein Band was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding day. We used the jazz trio during cocktail hour, 11 piece band, and late night DJ & saxophone for our wedding reception. We were absolutely blown away by David Rothst...
ein Band. David is extremely professional, organized, and an absolute joy to work with. My husband and I both went to Indiana University and David had all of our guests sign an IU basketball - truly an awesome touch!
The band is incredible. They are extremely talented and energetic. Our dance floor was packed all night long with people of all ages dancing. The band went out of their way to learn songs for us and it was obvious that they are truly passionate about what they do. I can’t say enough good things about this band. Guests came up to us the entire night of our wedding saying how incredible the band was and how they’ve never danced so much at a wedding. Our wedding was over a month ago now, but we are still receiving compliments on how AMAZING the band was. I highly recommend David Rothstein Band!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2018
Thank you so much Katherine for the enthusiastic review! So glad you loved what our band was able to do for your big day! We were more than happy to learn your special requests and keep everyone dancing. Tracking down the Indiana Basketball for...
you was a lot of fun. Happy you and all your guests enjoyed it. You're a great couple. I have a feeling we'll be seeing you guys at lots of your friend's weddings. Thanks again!!
Many guests asked us, "Where did you find that band!" They kept everyone, ages 7-84 up on the dance floor all night.
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2018
Hi Mary Kay! Thanks for the 5 star review. It was very special for us to play for your celebration. I remember how much you both loved Northwestern and enjoyed tail-gaiting at the home games. I was thrilled to be able to track-down an official ...
NW football helmet for your guests to sign. Your enthusiasm was the key for their great season. Hopefully the signed helmet will be a reminder of their success and how much fun you had at your wedding. Happy we could get everybody of all ages dancing!! Go Wildcats!
Hands down, the thing most guests remember and talk about is the music. David and his team were the stars! I used the duo for the ceremony, jazz trio for cocktail hour, and 11 piece band for reception and DJ for the last hour. Money well spent....
The ceremony music guide was a blessing, it helped give a clueless bride the path to planning a great setting. They set such a beautiful tone for the ceremony, kept the cocktail hour lively and got people on their feet all night for the reception and the DJ shut the party down! David was so hands on and helped answer all of my questions, put my mind at ease the day of as Emcee and helped keep everything in the perfect order.
My husband and I learned a choreographed first dance and David's team learned our song and played it live that made it extra special for us. They knew exactly what to play, and kept everyone happy and moving. David gave us a special gift of a Marvel book (my husband is a huge fan) and asked all of our guests to sign it, that level of care and support makes David Rothstein Music hands above the rest!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2018
Thanks, Melanie for the 5 star review! VenueSIX10 was the perfect location for your celebration. We love being able to provide music for your ceremony, cocktails, dinner and dancing! The high-energy afterparty with DJ was awesome! Our band alwa...
ys enjoys learning new songs, like the one you had choreographed. You did a great job with the choreography! Have you done any dancing since then? Glad you enjoyed the special gift. You and Richard are definitely superheroes to me, your family and all your guests!
When it came time for my husband and I to pick out a band for our wedding, we were really overwhelmed because we knew this decision was going to be one of the most crucial wedding decisions. When we found David Rothstein Music online, we instan...
tly were drawn to them. Not only was their music impressive but we liked a lot of the things they did that made them different - specifically, that David was included as an emcee, a DJ is included to play when the band takes breaks throughout the night, and that they go above and beyond and donate your wedding flowers to a nursing home.
We scheduled a meeting with David and immediately felt at ease. His happy and optimistic personality is infectious and he was extremely professional and organized. We immediately knew that David was different in that he would go above and beyond for his couples. One example of this was he overheard my husband and I talking and I had mentioned that I had never seen Father of the Bride before. Well, several days later (and before we even signed a contract with David), the Father of the Bride DVD showed up at my apartment. Well it was David who sent it to me! It was so appreciated and it was such a personal touch that many vendors to not provide anymore.
Another thing worth mentioning is that when my husband and I were choosing all of our music, there was a song that we really wanted to have for our first dance, but it was not on the band list so we figured that we would not be able to have it played. Well - we were wrong. When we asked David about it, he said that the band would be willing to learn the song just for us! It was yet another example of David Rothstein Music going above and beyond to make sure that our night was so special.
Fast forward to the wedding night and David Rothstein Music did not disappoint. Our guests were dancing the entire night, and to this day it is one of the main highlights that our guests keep bringing up!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2018
Hi Gaby and Mario, thanks so much for your wonderful review! I really appreciate you sharing your enthusiasm. I really enjoyed getting to know you guys and adding some personal touches for your wedding! You both were great to work with. Loved ...
seeing everybody dancing! Thanks for reminding me of the Father of the Bride DVD. I love doing fun things like that! Our music company is all about people. You are an incredible couple and you have a lot to look forward to! Thanks again for the great review.
I can’t say enough great things about David and the entire band! David was extremely accommodating and quick to respond. He worked with all my ideas and really seemed excited! On the wedding night, he did an AMAZING job keeping the night moving...
and making sure the guests were entertained. Along with all of this, the music was phenominal! We chose to have the string quartet for ceremony, jazz trio for cocktails, and 8 piece orchestra for dinner and dancing (which came with a DJ). Everything was seamless and wonderful from start to finish. Thanks DRM!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2018
Hi Stephanie, I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a great review! Your wedding was a blast. Glad we could keep everything moving throughout the night and have all your high-energy guests moving and grooving from your first dan...
ce to the last note! Clients, like you, make all the extra efforts worth-while.
About 2.5 years ago, my sister and brother-in-law had the David Rothstein Orchestra provide the music for their reception. My husband (boyfriend at the time) and I knew then that we knew we wanted this very talented group of musicians/singers p...
rovide music for our wedding when the time came. David and his wonderful staff kept us in the loop for everything and they were very prompt in replying to all of our emails regarding the planning of the music for the wedding. For our ceremony, we had a violinist and pianist through DRM and they were wonderful. They were even able to play the Star Wars theme for our recessional and it sounded awesome! David and his orchestra kept our guests on the dance floor all night which is exactly what we wanted. David is also a fantastic emcee. David went above and beyond to customize all of the music for our wedding to suit our needs and we couldn't be happier. Our wedding was on April 20, 2018 and we are still getting compliments on the band! We highly recommend DRM to anyone planning a wedding. They are worth every penny!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2018
I really appreciate you taking the time to share your enthusiasm for our band! Your wedding was such a blast. You and Jason are REAL life superheroes! Your packed dance floor and hilarious guests made it so much to play for. I loved adding some...
personal touches to make it extra fun. It was hard to compete with Jason's Pacman sport coat though! Loved working with you both. Thanks again for the SUPER review!! :)
As an amateur musician myself (drummer) and self-professed music snob with a keen ear for quality musicianship, I cared most about the music for my wedding. We used the 11-piece David Rothstein band, with David Rothstein emceeing, and it far ex...
ceeded my already high expectations. You really don't get how good they are until hearing them live (and that's always the case with live music). Everyone had an amazing time and was raving about the band the whole night, and I've been hearing about it from friends several weeks after the fact. Some specific things to note:
- David did a great job emceeing and had some surprises and personalized touches up his sleeve. He also was able to take some video, which was great, because we didn't have a videographer.
- I had some song requests that weren't in the band's catalog, and they did a great job playing them, all of which were challenging pieces of music.
- Everyone in the band is an excellent musician, and all of them had great enthusiasm through the WHOLE night, which makes a big difference to the overall experience. The singers in particular had great stage presence, which is key.
- As a drummer, I am most qualified to speak to the drumming, and in my opinion, the drummer is make or break for a band. They're laying down the groove that's going to make the music feel good and get people dancing. David's drummer, Y.L. Douglas, is absolutely top notch. It was such a treat for me to be able to listen and dance to his playing.
- The band played 3 sets, and in between we had a DJ. She was excellent. I received several compliments about her. She was super enthusiastic and did a great job mixing tunes. It was nice to have this variation in music through the night.
- The band was very friendly and flexible. It wasn't planned, but people were asking me to play a tune on drums, and the band was super inviting and accommodating. My sister also joined on trumpet.
I could go on and on. 5 stars. They will take your reception to the next level.
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2018
WOW! Thanks so much for the incredible review. Glad we could help to make your wedding Iowa such a blast. Having you and your sister sit in and play drums and trumpet with our band was one of my favorite moments. We were happy to learn all your...
requests from Steely Dan to Chuck Mangione. Seeing ALL of your guests of all age groups on the dance floor all night was awesome. We wish all of you all the best. Hope to see you all again for more celebration with your wonderful family and friends! Thank Andrew!!
We hired DRM for our labor day weekend wedding, and they did an unbelievable job! David was so lovely to work with, and I loved his honesty, openness, organization...the list goes on and on! We wanted a wedding that was all about the music and ...
having a good time, and we couldn't have chosen a better band! David was so accommodating, and even learned a new song for our big day. They also provided the DJ for our after party, and they crushed it. We've gotten so many compliments about them, and they kept the dance floor busy all night! They made our wedding so memorable, we can't thank them enough!
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2018
What a wonderful review! Happy you enjoyed everything on your big day. We loved learning your new songs and giving a high-energy DJ. Glad to hear your guests loved everything too! Keeping our clients organized, happy and dancing is what our mus...
ic company is all about.
My husband and I hired DRM for our wedding and were BLOWN away by the performance. We hired the Frank Sinatra vocalist, as well as the string quartet for the ceremony, and also the 11 piece band. DRM had our guests dancing THE ENTIRE night, and...
those guests ranged from the age of 3 to 87. Impressive is quite the understatement of the musical abilities of the band.
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2018
Thanks so much for sharing your enthusiasm! Glad we blew away your guests, it was a spectacular night. We're always adding new songs so we can get everybody of all ages dancing, like we did for your big day! Be sure to tell all your family and ...
friends so we can celebrate all over again. Thanks Jen!
Having a live band and fun atmosphere at our wedding was a top priority for us and we could not have been happier with David Rothstein Music!! We liked David from the moment we met him and bonded over our love for the Cubs. At our wedding, th...
e band gifted us a framed photo of the marquee at Wrigley on Opening Day 2014 (the day we met!) for our guests to sign. So thoughtful! We used DRM for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. We had a vision for our ceremony and wanted more modern music (Bon Iver, Beck, Adele). They accommodated this with ease and gave honest feedback on what would work and what wouldn't. It was perfect and absolutely what we envisioned -- thanks Alex!! For dinner/reception our emcee (Brian) was great! He accommodated last minute changes with introductions and got the guests excited. The band even worked with my MOHs to incorporate music into their speech, which was a total surprise and absolutely hilarious. The reception was a blast!! The dance floor was PACKED the entire time, which is exactly what we wanted. We asked guests to add a song request on their RSVP card and the band gave special shout outs to certain guests before playing- such a sweet touch! They also accommodated our "must play" song list between the band and DJ sets. We have received countless compliments about DRM from our guests and it was by far the BEST decision we made for our wedding. Serve pizza for dinner if you have to, hiring DRM is worth it!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2018
Thanks so much for the great review Cindy! That's so nice of you. Glad you, Ryan your guests had so much fun at your NYE wedding. Love that everybody had so much fun with the Cubs opening day photo. Having it tie in perfectly with her toast was...
awesome! Happy we could accommodate all your special requests for your ceremony and during dancing. That's what we're all about! What a great way to start the new year! Thanks again Cindy! Go Cubs Go! :)
We were referred to David Rothstein Music by our venue, The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus in Oak Brook, IL. Frankly, based on their rave reviews and the reviews on David's website, we didn't look at any other bands. David Rothstein and his m...
usical talent made our wedding the party we envisioned. Their website resource section allowed us to select ceremony music to create the ceremony best suited to us - an older couple as well as the dance party music. The process of working with David and his team to select the genre of music and specific songs for the party worked fabulously. Our guests, ranging in age from 14 to 90, were dancing during the party and raving for days after about how great the band and vocalists were. The female vocalist who sang Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" nailed it! We spent the extra money for the 11-piece orchestra with 3 vocalists and it was worth every penny!! Thank you David and the phenomenal musicians and vocalists!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2018
Thank you Mary Pat!! You and Drew were great to work with for your incredible wedding. So you happy you and your guests loved our band including our vocalists. It was a very special night. With such a variety of ages, having a huge repertoire m...
ade a big difference to make sure we had something for everybody! A good song is a good song regardless of when it was written. Glad you loved "I WIll Always Love You". It's one of our favorites too! Thanks again for the super review and for your enthusiasm for our music company. Wish you both all our best!
David Rothstein Music is truly the cream of the crop when it comes to wedding bands! We have been getting compliments left and right from our guests who all have said they had an incredible time dancing and partying the night away! They brought...
our October 2017 celebration to the next level with their talent and professionalism. They are experts at reading the crowd and make sure guests are having fun the whole night! David also played a integral part in helping us get organized and ready for our big day, always checking in to make sure everything was perfect for us. He even went out of his way to attend our walkthru, which was so appreciated, and helped us really understand how things would go that day. It's clear how passionate he is about his work and it was definitely reflected at our wedding! I could not recommend this band more!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/27/2017
Hi Lana,
Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review! Your wedding was so much fun. I'm glad we could be a part of keeping all of your guests dancing. Even the Cardinals fans! I was more than happy to make the extra effort to make s...
ure everything was perfect for you and your guests. Attending the walkthrough I believe really helps makes sure all of the vendors are perfectly in sync. It was also a nice way to get to know you and Ron and your parents even more.
Thanks again!
We have been married a little over five months now and people are still talking about how awesome our band was at our wedding! David Rothstein, and every single one of his FABULOUS musicians, made our wedding so incredibly special and memorable...
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It was such a pleasure working with David during our planning process. He was always very prompt in his responses, whether it would be just answering a simple question, or setting up time to do a more extensive call on the phone. David is very knowledgeable about the entire company, and is a musician himself, so he really knows what makes for great music!
We wish we could rate them with more than five stars! Everything fell into place beautifully on our wedding day and we wish we could see them at more events.
As a client, we had access to their extensive playlist for the reception. What was really great also was that we were able to pick out the songs we wanted from the strings list for our ceremony. David really went above and beyond helping us customize our songs for our entire ceremony. He also was very flexible and accommodating when we told him about a few surprises we had planned for the reception!
One thing we thought was exceptional was the fact that David worked so closely with our wedding planner, and helped with some of the details for the day. That really made everything flow smoothly and the day was perfect!
The string quartet had to make a couple of adjustments for our ceremony, as far as the actual location itself, but everything worked out well and they sounded great! There was a jazz trio playing during the cocktail hour which was a very nice touch!
The 11 piece band we had for the reception was probably one of our favorite wedding bands we have ever heard! The musicians were so incredibly talented and the dance floor was packed all night long! We had them playing as our guests were coming in from the cocktail hour, and people really enjoyed that. They played a lot of songs that people of all ages wanted to dance to all night long! Everything was ranging from Motown, to some classics, to some pop hits, and everything in between!
Our guests are still, to this day, talking about how good our band was and how much fun they had that night! Some of our friends have said that they don’t typically dance at weddings, but were dancing all night long at our wedding!
We were so grateful to have this band play at our wedding! We keep talking about how we want to go back and do it again, just so we can have the band back!
We highly recommend David Rothstein Music and would love to see them perform again!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
Thanks so much Andrea for the wonderful review. Your wedding in Indianapolis was incredible! You and Tommy were so great to work with. It was a very special night. Love to hear all your family and friends are still talking about the wedding! Th...
anks again!
BEST BAND IN CHICAGO!!! My husband, Jeff, and I got married 5 weeks ago and I am still speechless and in awe over the David Rothstein Band! I am still getting compliments left and right over how phenomenal the band was - they literally had eve...
ryone from my grandparents to the flower girl/ring bearer dancing the night away. David was so easy to work with. My parents and I have varying tastes in music and David helped us pick songs that would pull in all of our interests. He also single handedly helped us work through our wedding day agenda which was no small feat. He held my hand through this scary process and helped make our wedding dreams come true. From the moment, my parents, husband, and I saw David Rothstein band perform we knew that they would not only be a wonderful addition to our wedding day, but would be the highlight in making our wedding an absolute blast! Lastly, David cares so much - he spent the time emailing our college professor from the class where we originally met in undergrad and brought a copy of the textbook we used for that class to the wedding for everyone to sign. He also obtained a copy of our first dance choreography so he could time the music to match what we had rehearsed. He literally is the kindest man that wants to make your wedding day to be absolutely flawless! You cannot go wrong with David!!! Literally, take the stress out of the decision of finding a wedding band and just pick David Rothstein right now - you won't go wrong!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
WOW! Thank you Kelsey for taking the time to write such a great review for the band. My goal is always to get EVERYONE on the dance floor all night. I appreciate you recognizing how much I care because that is the exact reason why I started the...
company 18 years ago, I really love people! Your enthusiasm for the band and our company makes me and everyone here incredibly happy! All my best to you and Jeff!! :)
Overall we were very happy with the quality and energy of the band. The vocalists and musicians are all extremely talented and our guests were extremely complimentary of the music and our overall reception. We requested a first dance that was...
not on their song list and they played it very well. We were extremely flexible on the songs they played and they chose great songs and the guests filled the dance floor the whole evening. It truly is a highly talented band and our guests were engaged and complimentary.
We did strongly request that they not include "choreographed" wedding songs (line dances, etc.) While they mostly honored that request, there was a choreographed piece that David taught our guests and told us to trust him on when he sat us on chairs to watch. We obviously were not going to cause a scene and request a change of song but it was a bit awkward. They also passed out a variety of party props midway through the dancing which completely surprised us. Again, we were very relaxed about our wedding plans. A couple that is not so easygoing would have to be very explicit about knowing what may and may not appear in the set list and as props.
David's emceeing of the event and some logistics had some room for improvement. He was anxious to move the reception along. He apparently stepped on the toes of the event coordinator at the club itself and started leading guests from the cocktail hour into the dinner and later rushing our guests (including the bride and groom) from dessert/coffee into the dance room. In several conversations prior to the wedding, we discussed not wanting to feel rushed through dinner and not having much microphone use in the dining room. All our guests heard about how our flowers would be donated through the band and David's personalized gift to us. While those are great touches from the band, giving plugs for his band in a dining room was a bit awkward. We had several discussions with David prior to the reception regarding the toasts. His emceeing style was a bit overly "hyped up" for our venue (The Racquet Club). It sounded a bit like we had a sports announcer for our introduction and the toasts.
We received many compliments on the band the night of our wedding and in the weeks following the wedding. We actually did have a few questions from guests if we had hired the emcee separately from the band. The band's talent and music speaks for itself. If the emceeing was done as well as the band played we would absolutely give them 5 stars.
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2017
Hi Sarah, Thanks so much for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed the band so much. Your dance floor was packed all night. Your guests were very enthusiastic and had an amazing night. I'm so happy you enjoyed the personalized gift. Thanks for dona...
ting your flowers with our Share Your Love program. I was happy to take them to a nursing home the next day which all the senior citizens loved. I apologize for any misunderstanding with my mcing. I wasn't aware that you didn't want to use any props or a fun group dance. I certainly wouldn't used them had I known. The guests seemed to all enjoy them very much. I didn't want to rush the wedding in any way, but was just trying to keep it relatively on schedule and I din't want anyone to miss your first dance. The catering managers from the kitchen both told me they were ready to bring the guests in. I wasn't aware of the catering director until the guests started making their way into the room. My apology. I believe I only introduced myself without any plugs for the band other to say our full band would be playing later. I did my very best to keep everyone involved and as happy as possible. I'll certainly make sure to get a more detailed feel from each couple in future and truly appreciate your helpful feedback. I enjoyed working with you and Ryan and wish you all the best! Thanks Sarah!
Our main goal for our wedding was for it to be a blast and we could not have achieved that without David and his team! Only complaints we got were because everyone's legs were sore the next day from dancing all night. They knew exactly how to k...
eep the party going and David was a great MC. Thanks David! I'd recommend you to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
Thanks Ashley! I REALLY appreciate your great review. Love what you said about all your guests having sore legs. That's always a good sign of a fun wedding reception. Hope to see you and your enthusiastic husband Michael again soon at some of y...
our friend's weddings! In the meantime, Go Bulls!
David Rothstein and his band performed at our wedding on September 16th here in Chicago. Each and every guest left our venue citing the band as their favorite element. They were engaging, fun, funNY and wildly talented. Each musician had a solo...
and just seemed to have fun performing. David took his time to get know my now wife and I, and it really showed. The wedding went without a hitch. Every moment catered to our personalities and requests. I can't say enough good things about this vendor. They are worth every penny!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
Hey Thanks Jimmy for sharing your enthusiasm for our band! I loved getting to know you and Caitlyn and hearing your story. You truly were the life of the party! Everyone at the wedding could feel the true love you and Caitlyn had for each other...
as well as everyone in the room. Glad we could be a part of your awesome celebration! Your hora as EPIC! Mazel Tov!!
My wedding was 6 weeks ago & the number one comment I’m STILL receiving is how great the 15-piece band was! My guests have been telling me my wedding was literally the best one they’ve ever attended – trust me when I tell you this is because of...
David & his group of very talented musicians. Musically, everything from ceremony, cocktail hour, & reception went off without a hitch & they sounded superb. What are you waiting for?? You will not be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
Thank you Tiffany!! Your and Joe's wedding was absolutely remarkable. Your 1920's dresses and suits were perfect. This wedding was authentically yours. This is what I love the most about weddings, the humanness. I was thrilled that we could do ...
a special arrangement of Joe's favorite song "November Rain" so he could play guitar with our 15 Piece Band! Thanks again for the great review and for your reminding me what weddings and our company is all about.
One of our ultimate goals for our wedding night was that us and our guests would have the most fun at our reception. The kind of fun that kept people talking for weeks after our day was over. David Rothstein Band entirely exceeded our expectati...
ons! We absolutely love to dance and love a lively party and as soon as the first song was played, our dance floor was packed by ALL GUESTS and stayed packed the entire night long. (Seriously I was sweating in my wedding dress all night long-it was worth it ). David Rothstein has a wealth of knowledge and experience, is professional, fun, an amazing communicator, and entertainer. He personalized every aspect of our night and kept our evening lively and entertaining. The music was SPECTACTULAR. I wish I could adequately describe how phenomenal they were! The musicians and vocalists are so incredibly talented, entertaining, and absolutely made our night. They played the perfect blend of crowd pleasers spanning several decades, our specific requests, and used their knowledge to orchestrate the best dancefloor our guests and vendors have ever seen. Seriously, everyone raved that "this was the most lively, packed, fun dancefloor they've ever seen".This will be the absolute best investment you will make for your wedding! It was most definitely ours! Cannot thank David Rothstein and his talented team enough!! We will recommend to every single bride and groom!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/27/2017
Hi Shelby, Thanks so much for your wonderful review!! Your wedding was incredibly fun and I'm so glad we could celebrate with all of you! I loved getting to know you and Alex as well as your Dad. You were so fun to work with! The enthusiasm of ...
all your guests also fired up the band as well. It's weddings like yours that make all the extra hours of hard work worthwhile. I wish you both all the best and hope you have many reasons to celebrate in the future!! Thanks again Shelby!!
We are so happy to have worked with David for our August 2017 wedding! We first chose to contact David because of the stellar reviews on Yelp, The Knot, etc. When we contacted several bands to discuss our wedding night, David was by far the mos...
t responsive and organized we spoke with.
After booking DRM for our wedding, David continued to be proactive and organized. He made sure that we got him all the information he needed (songs we wanted, first dance songs, etc.) well ahead of time. He was especially patient with any last minute changes we had to make.
On the actual wedding night, DRM was fantastic. The music was great and the guests were dancing all night long. These guys know how to rock a party! David was a wonderful MC the whole evening. After our wedding, people have continued to tell us how much fun they had dancing the night away.
To top it off, David presented us with a gift that we absolutely LOVE!He had a football helmet from our alma mater with a pen ready for all our guests to sign; we were so happy to have this amazing keepsake from our wedding night! Thanks David and DRM!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
Thank you Alexandra!! I really appreciate your kind words. Taking care of the people who we are lucky enough to work with is very important to me. Being organized and making sure everything was on time and authentic for you was my goal so you a...
nd Brian could relax and enjoy each other as well as your family and friends. Glad you and your guests loved the U of Michigan helmet. Getting married in such a historic ballroom was the perfect setting for such a historically fun night!! Thanks again Alexandra!
Outstanding! Look no further than David Rothstein Music! We began our wedding music search back in January and quickly pinpointed David Rothstein Music as our preferred choice for our daughters wedding. He came highly recommended and we loved t...
he sound of the band online. We were concerned about the budget, however, and reluctantly decided on a DJ even though David warned us we would regret the decision. After meeting with the DJ in March, who came from a very reputable vendor (they sold us on their DJ's experience) we found out the DJ was 21 and had only done 4 weddings! We were mortified! Thankfully we immediately contacted David and he was still available! Best decision of the wedding. First of all David loves what he does. He is an incredible professional! He worked with us from day one, invited our daughter and her fiancé down to check out the band and gave them a personal tour of his office and what he does…..amazing guy. He personalized every aspect to our daughter and her fiancé. Every interaction was a joy and there were never any problems communicating with David. Okay now onto the incredible orchestra. THE MUSIC IS INCREDIBLE! Not only did the band keep everyone on the dance floor the ENTIRE night, they were the quintessential entertainers. They had incredible vocals and expert musicians that played exactly what my daughter had requested. They interacted with the audience so much so that when they were done at the end of the night they were surrounded by our guests shaking their hands and singing their praises. We have had so many comments that this was the best wedding band they had ever heard….over and over again. All the while David expertly MC'd the entire evening so there was a seamless and efficient timeline. Wow, wow, wow. Worth every penny and then some. Well done DRM!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
What a wonderful review!! Thanks so much Robert!! I am so glad everything worked out so we could play Shelby and Alex's wedding! Your enthusiasm as the Father of the Bride is very important to me! I'll never forget the story of how you came ba...
ck to our music company after discovering that a cheaper alternative of a DJ was going to become MUCH more expensive if no one was dancing. We were meant to work together for their wedding!! You and your family were such a delight to work with and celebrate with. Everyone truly appreciates all of your love for the band. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!
DRM IS THE BEST WEDDING BAND! We knew that we wanted to go with David Rothstein Music because they played at my friend's wedding and we were blown away by them. Needless to say, our expectations were very high for our own wedding. David and the...
band exceeded our expectations in every way possible. David spent a lot of time getting to know us and made our whole wedding very custom to us and our story. The band played a special Elvis dedication for my husband's grandmother and a Frank Sinatra piece for my grandparents. They LOVED it! All 280 guests were on the dance floor all night and everyone was raving about the band. We also hired the DJ and sax duo for an extra hour for an "after party" and it was INCREDIBLE! My only regret is that they couldn't play all night. If you hire DRM, you are guaranteed to have an unforgettable wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
Thank you Christine!! You and Jimmy are such a perfect couple. It was so fun getting to know you both. We LOVED playing your wedding. Your excitement for the band was felt by everyone!! Jimmy's 91 year old grandmother was the life of the party....
We loved playing "Love Me Tender" for her while she wore her Elvis glasses. Little moments like this is what I love about our work. Seeing your dancing floor packed and you both as well as all your guests dancing and sweating all night always puts a big smile on my face! I know we will see you guys again soon at one of your friend's celebration or maybe we can all catch a Cubs or Hawks game sometime! Thanks again!
Booking the David Rothstein band was the BEST decision we made for our wedding. We had been referred to them by a friend and after contacting David, he invited us to his home to meet with us personally and discuss exactly what we wanted for our...
wedding day many months in advance. I hit it off immediately David being a big Cubs and music fan. I told him I work for a Beatles Tribute Band and David just expressed so much interest in that which made me feel like this guy actually cares about who we are as people and what we love. From the beginning, I told him I wanted to be able to have an opportunity to perform a few songs with the band during the reception and even have my bride come up and perform a song with us as well. David expressed so much enthusiasm about this because he said it will be so unique and special that no one will ever forget that moment in our wedding. Being a working musician, it was very interesting for me to be on the other side of the table to book a band, as opposed to trying to book a gig. I knew exactly what to look for. David could tell I had high expectations for what I wanted which seemed to fill him with more enthusiasm about the event. After booking the band, the months ahead I was in constant contact with the band. David even included various band members of his on emails we had in order to facilitate all the song planning and arranging for my little "set" with the band. I was even able to receive phone calls from Steven (the lead singer/music director), Anthony (the saxophonist/music arranger) and David on numerous occasions in order to hash out all the details of what I wanted to do. I was even in contact with the ceremony performers and requested specific songs for that portion. I have to admit, I was nervous about performing songs with a band I had never rehearsed with or songs they had never played before. When the day finally came, I can say with full honesty that every little thing and detail was PERFECT! The band sounded so fabulous and professional that they made my job of performing the 5 songs I wanted to play so easy and so much fun that I will never forget it! They even provided mic/amplification for my bride who played her violin with the band. I was very impressed with the performers and the sound company being able to have such stage presence, musicianship, showmanship, volume control and sound dynamics in the room we were in, which is saying a lot coming from a working musician. We were overwhelmed by the amount of compliments about the band and David himself for being a fantastic MC for the evening and moving everything along seamlessly. David even had the time to video record my set with the band and other special moments and sent them to me a few days after the wedding. The extra time and attention to detail this band put forth to make our wedding a truly special night was unparalleled and exceeded my high expectations. So for those of you who are wondering who to go with for your wedding and are stressing over it, do yourself a favor and book DRM, be rest assured they will help make the best day of your life, truly the best day of your life.
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
Thank you SO MUCH for such an amazing review Jeff!! We loved preparing all the songs for you to play with our band. You're a very talented guitarist and vocalist. So glad you all the songs came together so perfectly. Having Sara play violin on ...
"Something" was extra special. Love hearing how much your guests loved everything too. Having a full time arranger, Anthony to create the music for those 5 songs was the key to making it all happen. We're all about teamwork and doing whatever it takes to make your wedding remarkable! Loved getting to know you and Sara. You're a great couple with lots to look forward to! All my best to you both!
David Rothstein went above and beyond to make our day extra special! He was a great MC that helped keep our wedding moving all night, and his band played flawlessly. David specifically took the time to meet with my now-husband and me in person ...
to review all the details for our big day as well as just get to know us as a couple. At our wedding reception, he remembered that we love water skiing, and he gave us a pair of brand-new skis to have our guests sign. (We plan to mount them on the wall of our new home.) He also learned a brand new song for just our wedding as per our special request, and he dedicated a special dance to my mom. He also led a spontaneous and hilarious line dance for our guests and got right in the middle of the dancing himself! All of our guests commented on how wonderful the music was and how entertaining David made the evening. This band is worth every penny we spent on them, and I would happily recommend them to anyone planning their wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
Thank you Katie for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review for us! I loved see all of your family again since we played your sister's wedding a few years ago. The water skiis were certainly one of the biggest gifts we've ever given. ...
Go glad you enjoyed them so much. There were lots of hilarious and wonderful moments throughout your wedding including "Sweet Caroline" for your wonderful mom. Much love to you, Ryan and your entire family! :)
The David Rothstein Band made our wedding better than I could have dreamed! The musicians are the best you could ask for and everyone was blown away by how incredible they sounded. They kept the party moving along seamlessly and got everyone da...
ncing. I highly recommend David Rothstein and his amazing band. They are hands down the best in Chicago.
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
Thanks Maya!! It means a lot how much you and your guests loved the band so much. I know you have a lot of talented musicians in your family some of whom performed a wonderful mini concert during a band break. You and Jordan have such a great e...
nthusiasm for life and for each other. It was an honor to celebrate with you! Having your wedding on such a beautiful setting on at the Heritage Farm was just perfect. Your hora was certainly one for the ages!! All my very best to you both! Whenever we go out to brunch and get potatoes I'll always think of you and your awesome wedding!
My husband and I are so happy that we chose David Rothstein Music for our February Wedding! It was the one thing that our guests complimented us on over and over again, saying "the band was amazing!" Lots of different songs being played, talent...
ed vocalists and musicians, and great energy! I really loved the "after party" where the saxophone played with the DJ! The saxophone player was incredible. It was such an awesome combination that I have never heard before. Thanks, David Rothstein Music!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
Thanks a bunch Ally! We love hearing about how much your guests were so excited about the band. Since we have a huge repertoire we were able to keep ALL of your guests involved so they feel appreciated and included. The Sax and DJ makes for a ...
high energy after party. Glad all of you loved it so much. Seeing you and Andrew on the dance floor all night laughing and celebrating is what it's all about. All my best to you both!!
I may be biased, and like most brides, I think all components of my wedding were awesome: band, food, decoration, dress, etc...! With that being said, I am continuously told how great the band was. The whole night was a blur [due to nerves, en...
ergy, and excitement -not the open bar ;)] but I remember thinking I can't tell the difference between when the band was playing or when they had the DJ going during their break. That's how crisp, spot on, and good they are at covering all of your favorite music. The band created such a romantic vibe for my first dance and cocktail hour sounded so swanky. During the reception, the guests were continuously dancing! David introduced me to an idea of guest dancing between courses to keep the movement going and my guests, young and old, are still complimenting me on that concept. David can definitely get your stiffest of guest up and moving by verbal encouragement, great music, humor, and dancing games. My 80+-year-old neighbor was on the dance floor all night. I had a wedding guest with a visual impairment and another guest who was in a wheelchair and David made them feel comfortable and incorporated ways to include them on the dance floor too, which was important to me. In addition to that kindness, David made sure acknowledge my husband's military service and his tour to Iraq with the gift of a camo Veteran's Day Blackhawks jersey with our last name on the back as well as a small military discount which meant a lot. The David Rothstein Band will absolutely make for a classy, fun, and memorable wedding. No doubt about it!
Pete and I got married back in June and almost seven months later people are still talking about how absolutely amazing the band was! We met David by chance when we moved into the same condo building and grew to learn about David Rothstein Musi...
c over playdates with our dogs. A short while after we met David and Goldie, Pete and I got engaged and knew just who to call. There was no doubt in our minds that we would book David Rothstein Music. Hearing about all of the talented musicians in the band and seeing videos of the energetic events that had been previously played were value enough, but as an added bonus we got to work with our friend, David. David is not only a friendly and caring individual to know on a personal level but he is a great person to know professionally as well. He was extremely helpful when it came to planning out the day and even had suggestions for how to keep the event moving smoothly. He met with us on a number of occasions to discuss details and was very accommodating when we made a special request to have the band collaborate with our Greek DJ. When our wedding day finally arrived, David Rothstein Music was the one vendor I knew I could count on to make everything go as planned. During the cocktail hour, we had the jazz trio play for our guests which was absolutely amazing! During the reception we had the 10 piece band play and, as David promised, the dance floor was jam packed all night. Generations young and old were having a fabulous time and dancing up a storm. The band does an excellent job of knowing the perfect songs to play to keep the energy alive in the room. The band was the best decision that we could have possibly made and helped to make our wedding day absolutely perfect!! Thank you to David Rothstein Music for making our wedding day unforgettable! Colleen & Pete
We first discovered the David Rothstein Band while guests at a friend’s wedding. We were blown away by the energy they brought to the reception. People were on the dance floor the entire night. When it came time for us to select our wedding ban...
d, we knew we wanted a reputable band, with tons of energy, that would encourage people to dance and celebrate the entire night. We had the David Rothstein Band at the top of our list and were thrilled to discover they were available for our reception. David is very confident and quickly helped ease any concerns we had over the music portion of our wedding day. He took the time to get to know us so he could completely tailor the music to our preferences. It was such a relief to check an item of the wedding to-do list with 100% confidence. When the day came, David’s 10-piece band completely lived up to our high expectations. They brought the energy and charisma we valued so much. Our friends and family are still gushing about “that great band at your wedding!” You can’t go wrong with David Rothstein.
My husband, Pat, and I just got married on November 5. It's hard to express adequately, but David Rothstein's band was absolutely phenomenal! Our #1 goals was goal was to have everyone dance all night; David's band completely exceeded our expec...
tations. I'm not exaggerating when I say that there was not an inch of space on the dance floor the entire night! SO many of our guests approached me and Pat that night to tell us that the band was the best they had ever heard at a wedding and that they were having so much fun. Our guests were not wrong - David's singers and musicians are outstanding! They can sing and play just about anything, and they sound awesome doing it! We also hired the DJ to play during the breaks the band took. She was just as amazing as the band and kept every person on the dance floor! We highly recommend her!
David is a top-notch professional who is so easy and pleasant to work with. He was a great MC and helped the events of the evening flow seamlessly. We really appreciated that he listened to what Pat and I wanted our night to be like. When we gave David a list of songs we did/did not want played, he followed it precisely. He also worked with us to help surprise my parents by having them dance to the first dance song from their wedding. He also got a present for me and Pat that all of our guests signed, which is such a nice memento to have.
We also loved was that David took pictures and videos of the dance floor throughout the night, which he very graciously shared with us. David captured a lot of the night from after the photog/videographer left. As the bride and groom, you tend to miss a lot of what happens at your own wedding, so we love that we have David's footage to see how much fun everyone had!
Overall, David Rothstein Music is by far the best band out there and worth every single penny! If you hire him, you are guaranteed to have a wedding that your guests will talk about long after it's over! Most importantly, you as the bride and groom will have a blast! Thanks to David, our reception turned out exactly how we wanted it!
Response from the Vendor on 11/27/2017
Thanks so much Maggie!! We loved played your and Pat's wedding at the Blackstone. There was definitely some enthusiastic dancing going on all night! I really appreciate you sharing your love for our band with everybody. Hope to see you at some ...
of your friends weddings soon! :)
Do yourself a favor and book David Rothstein Music for your wedding. You will not be disappointed. David and his team are absolutely amazing! From their professionalism, friendly attitudes and above all else their ability to make your weddin...
g music customized to exactly what you want it to be (not just a cookie cutter repeat of the music they used for the last wedding they played.) Our dance floor was packed the entire night! David also worked seamlessly with our other vendors on the day of the wedding to make sure everything was executed on cue and exactly as we wanted it to be. I can't say enough great things about David Rothstein Music, he is the best!
The David Rothstein Band hands down made our wedding! We had first heard them play at our family friends wedding and the week after getting engaged it was the first thing we booked! I really wanted our guests to have fun and dance at our weddin...
g, and I had seen previous weddings with DJs or other small bands and the dance floor was dead. The David Rothstein band completely exceeded our expectations, they had all our guests out dancing during the first song they played, and it kept throughout the WHOLE night. After the wedding people did not stop telling us it was the best wedding they had ever been to and we owe that to the band! Every song they sang sounded like the real version and we had the DJ added which was awesome as well. David was such a pleasure to work with and was very professional throughout the whole process before our wedding. He acted as the MC which made our wedding run so smooth, he kept everything on schedule which made us enjoy our wedding that much more. They also gifted us a beautiful gift that we will cherish forever that all our guests signed. He also does the share your love program and we were able to donate all our flowers, which was so awesome! Hiring this band is worth every penny and you will not be disappointed, if you want an amazing wedding where everyone has an awesome time then hire the David Rothstein Band!!! We honestly cannot thank them enough or stop watching the fun videos David took. Thank you!
Used DRM for our wedding ceremony. They were one of the contracted vendors through the park district, so when we had our Lincoln Park Boardwalk Pavillion wedding in September we booked the violin and guitar for the ceremony music. Jeff was ou...
r contact guy for day of and prep, and told us the keyboard would be better than the guitar for that venue because of the acoustics and what not(he told us a few weeks before). Sure. Go for it. Everything sounded great during the wedding, lots of compliments.
My only suggestion would be to set up some sort of online payment system. You could even charge me the visa transaction fee and I would(and I'm sure other busy wedding couples) be fine with it. But overall great work! Very nice!
I would absolutely recommend David Rothstein for any couple looking for a fun, highly competent, high energy, wedding band. They truly brought the fun and kept our guests dancing until the very end. When energy got low they always had some fu...
n prop they brought out to liven things back up. That and the music being spot on really made our night. Thank you, David & The Rothstein Band!!!!
David Rothstein Band MADE our wedding reception. The dance floor was completely packed from 9pm-12am! From 8 year olds to our 93 year old grandmother, every one had a blast. They kept all of our guests engaged and had so many twists and turns t...
hroughout the night! If I were to do it all over again, I would book this band time and time again. 100% worth the money and I know everyone will be talking about this band for a long time to come!
Katie and I were just married on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Now, we are certainly partial as it was our wedding, but according to our guests, it was the BEST wedding they have ever been to! Thank you David Rothstein Music! Booking you guys was...
the best decision we made, besides saying “I Do!” David (a fantastic MC) and his talented musicians, singers, and DJ (Sarah) go above and beyond. From the time we did our first consultation to when our special day ended, these guys delivered a stellar, professional performance. For one, these are REAL musicians that can tailor-make your wedding to your musical preferences. David is a seasoned businessman that “gets it.” David worked with our venue manager, wedding coordinator, and most importantly, me and Katie. He listened to us, took copious notes, and made sure he delivered on all of our wishes. For example, I wanted to surprise my bride with a flash-mob dance performed by the wedding party and me. To pull it off, David and Sarah (DJ) had to have perfect timing when they introduced Katie and me for the first time to our guests, synchronizing the music and David’s intro at just the right time in the song. Being the professionals that they are, it went off perfectly! What about first dances? We thought that we would have to play the tracks with the songs we chose, but we were wrong. The singers and musicians will learn any song and they will perform them flawlessly, which really made our first dance together all the more special and authentic. Throw in the UNBELIEVABLE Sinatra singer and an awesome DJ and you have a packed dance floor all night! I kid you not, every single guest at our wedding said that our band was the best wedding band they have ever seen and that our wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to! DRM was worth every penny! If you want your guests walking away saying “wow – that band and that wedding was amazing,” then book David Rothstein Music! Satisfied Customers - Mickey & Katie Zitzmann.
Booking David Rothstein music was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding. Working with David and the band leading up to the wedding was absolutely seamless. He agreed to learn the somewhat obscure song we chose for our first dance (on...
e of a few songs they agreed to learn for us) and proceeded to sing and perform it absolutely incredibly on the actual day-of. They also took the time to get to know our personalities, and the music they played reflected this extra effort.
Day-of, the band hit the ground running and brought a fun loving vibe that had everyone dancing for the whole night. Their covers of classics were top notch and they were able to cover many genres, so people young and old had a great time. Many people came up to us and said they had never seen people dance so much at a wedding, and that the band was incredible.
We would absolutely recommend David Rothstein music to anyone who's looking for a high quality band that will ensure an amazing party.
If you want to ensure your dance floor is packed until they turn the lights on, David Rothstein Band is the way to go. After researching numerous band options for our wedding, David Rothstein was without a question the best. We had the time of ...
our lives on our wedding night and so did our guests. Our guests could not say enough great things about how fun and energetic the music was. They were asking David for his card at the end of the night! Even when the band was done, the sax continued to play along with the DJ. It was an amazing night, the energy of the room was at an all time high and people are still talking about it! Thank you to David and the entire band!
David Rothstein Music was one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding. After meeting with David, we knew immediately that we had to book him. My husband's one request was an awesome band and David delivered. We loved that his webs...
ite had actual videos of them performing and felt we really understood what we were getting before we signed a contract. We worked with Alex for our ceremony and David for the reception and felt like both understood the fun atmosphere we were trying to create. David takes the time to get to know each and every one of his clients and it shows! One of our guests asked us if David was a personal friend of ours, which we got a big kick out of. Our dance floor was packed all night and we heard every song that we requested. Our guests are still talking about how awesome the band was and how much fun they had, which was largely in part to David, Steve, Sarah and the whole band. We also loved David's Share the Love program. There is such a wonderful story behind it and we are happy we were able to share some of our joyous occasion. Book David Rothstein! You will not be disappointed!!
We researched and met with quite a few bands before finally deciding on David Rothstein Band. One of the most important aspects of our wedding (May 14th, 2016) to us was that we threw the BEST party for our family and friends - David Rothstein ...
Music made that a reality. We had musicians during cocktail hour, which created just the right atmosphere for our guests. We had the 10 piece band and the DJ for our reception. The dance floor was packed the entire night, people danced even when the band was on it's break and the DJ was playing. Our grandma's were worried that it would be all "new music" that it would be too loud - but much to their surprise, the band played an awesome variety and the grandma's stayed until the end, dancing the night away. After booking David Rothstein Music, David stayed in constant contact making sure we were getting everything we needed. The day of, David worked with our wedding planner to make sure that everything stayed on time so that we could get the most our of our party!! The band is extremely talented and can sing a huge variety of music. David is so professional and truly cares about you and your day. Our friends and family are still talking about the amazing band. You cannot go wrong with David Rothstein Band.
As most couples do, my now-wife and I had a hard time deciding whether to get a DJ or a band. We did our research and found the David Rothstein Band website, where we quickly realized that we had to meet David to see what they could provide. At...
our initial meeting, David was professional and clearly knowledgeable about what it takes to have a successful wedding reception. So when it came down to it, we had to decide whether to go with a DJ or spend the extra money and go with David's band...it wouldn't be any other band. In the end, we knew that the music made the party, so we decided to go with David Rothstein Music.
From the moment we hired them, we knew we had made the right choice. David was thorough and professional with his planning, helpful in assisting us find other vendors, and responsive to all of the many questions we had asked over the months leading up to the wedding.
David and his band came along with us to western Michigan to play at our vineyard wedding this summer. From the beginning of the wedding day, the entire team was professional and clearly knowledgeable. Sound guys, band, DJ...everyone worked to make sure everything was ready, down to the last detail. David even helped coordinate with our planner to make sure our wedding party knew when to do what. The ceremony trio did a great job playing the Beatles songs we had asked for, which made for an absolutely perfect ceremony atmosphere.
And then came the reception...WOW! These guys totally rocked out. Our dance floor was packed throughout the night while David picked out the perfect songs to keep everyone going. The band even learned an edited version of a Zac Brown Band song that we danced to for our first dance. David emceed the event, coordinated our entrances, and made sure everything ran smoothly the entire night.
I would highly recommend the "dancing between courses" option for the reception. This allowed for everyone to get on the dance floor early and often, with nice eating breaks in between to take a rest before the next round of dancing.
Hiring David and his band was everything we hoped for and more. Throughout the entire process, he was helpful in ensuring every part of our wedding went smoothly. From the beginning of the ceremony until the last dance, the band played the perfect music for us and our guests. Just as we had thought on day one, the music made the party, and it was well worth the additional cost to have David and his band play at our wedding. If you're still debating at this point...GO WITH THIS BAND!
David Rothstein Band has performed at many events that we have attended but most importantly, he played at my husband’s sister’s wedding, so when we started our wedding planning process it was never a question who we would have as our band. Alt...
hough we loved every detail of our wedding day, I don’t think it would have been the same without the David Rothstein Band. They absolutely blew us and all of our guests away. We felt as though we were at a live concert rather than a wedding. There was not one moment when the dance floor was empty and if it started to get scarce, the band would change it up to a song they knew would get the guests back on their feet. We have gotten so many compliments since our wedding day and every time we see a friend or family member they rave about what a wonderful time they had. We have David Rothstein and his band to thank for that. Throughout the planning process, David took the time to get to know my husband and I. They played every single song we asked for and they even learned to play our first dance and my husband's dance with his mother. David is enthusiastic, sweet, and most importantly a joy to work with. I have recommended this group to every single person I know and I will continue to do so because I truly think that they were such an integral part to making our day so special. It’s a memory we will share for the rest of our lives! Thank you David Rothstein Band!!!!
I was married back in June and hired David Rothstein Band after watching the YouTube videos from live events. The band was absolutely incredible in the videos and even more amazing in real life. He invited me to see the band live at a wedding...
and then I was certain I would hire them. David has excellent communication, he provided a sensible timeline for our wedding day which made it stress free, he took the time to get to know us and incorporate things into our wedding that were personal, including a couple of special treats for our daughter. The band was AMAZING and I received endless compliments about how the band really made the evening for everyone. The band was fun and interacted with the crowd. They REALLY got things going, packed the dance floor, and even incorporated several latin songs (salsa and merengue) which was really fun. David was an incredible and effective MC and was such a professional. Thank you, David, for making our special day one-of-a-kind!
Oh, and I forgot to add, along with reception music, David arranged music for my ceremony (a classical duo) who incorporated current music and adapted it to work for our ceremony. There was also a piano player arranged for cocktails and dinner. And there was never a pause in the music because he had his assistant DJing during the band's breaks. A+++
David was wonderful to work with! He did our wedding back in April, and people are drilling mentioning how great our wedding was and that the band was their favorite. They are always shocked when I say the band didn't use the set list. They rea...
lly read the group great and kept the dance floor packed all night. They even worked with my dad to let him do a surprise bag pipe performance!! I couldn't recommend David Rothstein highly enough!
Wow!!! That is the main word to use to describe having David Rothstein Music play our wedding. We couldn’t be more excited that we hired David for our wedding. They were able to supply a variety of musicians for the ceremony, cocktail hour and...
the reception. Honestly, I can't tell you how many people at our wedding literally said, "this is the best wedding band I've ever heard." They brought incredible energy to the party and kept the dance floor was packed all night long! If you are in the process of looking for someone to play at your special event (especially your wedding) and have the opportunity to use them, you will be so glad you did so.
Coming from a family of music lovers, we knew that the first thing we needed to book for our wedding was an amazing band. I had heard of David Rothstein Music in the past and immediately checked out their website to get some information. After ...
listening to their music clips and meeting with David, we knew it was a done deal. David and the band was a pleasure to work with and he really cares about the details to make sure the day went smoothly. Unlike some vendors, you can contact him at practically all hours of the day. The day of was more than I could have imagined. I am Jewish and my husband’s family is from India. I was worried that not many people would dance due to the cultural aspect. But boy was I wrong – David and the band did a great job at determining the kind of music our group wanted to hear and our dance floor was full most of the evening! All of the musicians and vocalists were outstanding! We received so many compliments from our guests on the awesome music at our wedding. Thank you so much David Rothstein Music for such a fantastic and memorable day!
There is just too much to say! David & his band were incredible. People are STILL talking about the energy at our wedding. Even our other vendors couldn't get over how well everything came together. DRM was one of the first bands we came across...
when researching for our wedding (4/16/16, yes I'm a little behind schedule on this review!). We met with David IN PERSON before even booking. If you're in the midst of planning a wedding, you know how beneficial it can be to have an in-person discussion with a vendor.
David's choices are completely a la carte, and it was really nice to be able to pick and chose what we wanted & when. We decided to go with the 3 piece band during ceremony/cocktail hour + 11 piece band during reception + Frank Sinatra singer during dinner + a saxophonist to welcome our guests in the elevator with champagne. We got married at Bridgeport Art Center and worked with David & his team to make that elevator scene quite the WOW when you walked in.
David made us feel very confident and secure throughout the entire process. He was constantly asking us for music suggestions, & even encouraged us to have the band learn new songs. Well, we certainly had them learn some new songs. Our wedding was anything but ordinary. We played a lot of Phish, & were nervous about the band mastering the sounds of our beloved band in just a few months. The band killed it. They took on every Phish song like it was nothing & made our wedding so, so special & memorable.
Yes, David & his team are expensive, but they are worth it. People remember the music...& I promise you they'll remember this band!
I would highly recommend David Rothstein Band to anyone who is looking for an amazing music partner for their wedding day. Everything about them was top notch and I would absolutely make the same decision if we were doing it again. In short, th...
ey rock it. We had all parts of the group - 10 piece orchestra, classical trio (ceremony), jazz trio (cocktail), and even DJ (for band downtime and late night) and every portion was top notch. They partnered with us to make it a special day for us and our guests, even learning some music that was special to my wife and I, and had the dance floor packed throughout the evening. Not only have guests regularly told us how amazing DRB was, but many also told us that it was easy to forget DRB wasn't the original musicians....a testimony to how talented they are. They also gave us the perfect wedding gift (Michigan bags game) that all of our guests signed! Can't say enough good things. Sign this team up because you won't be disappointed and it is 100% worth it.
Thanks! Grant & Courtney
Having the best music and getting all of the guests dancing was our number one priority for our wedding. So naturally, booking David Rothstein Music for our wedding (May 21, 2016) was the very first decision we made in our wedding planning proc...
ess. That is how confident we were that they are the best band! We reached out to several other bands, but David added a personal touch that no other company had. He truly wants to get to know each couple, their story, interests, and music tastes. They really go above and beyond.
David helped with coordinating the schedule for the reception, leaving no detail out. He walked us through the timing of every announcement, dance, toast, and music which really allowed us to get a feel for how night the would go.
On our wedding day, the energy throughout the night was unlike anything we could have imagined - literally everyone on the dance floor! All of the musicians are extremely talented. For example, one of the vocalists who sang "Old Man" by Neil Young (for our father/daughter dance) actually sounded like Neil Young, then switched to a country song and sang “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts (for the mother/son dance) like a pro - we couldn't believe our ears!
We also highly recommend the dancing between courses and adding their optional DJ to fill in the breaks and enhance the music.
To this day all of our guests are still raving about the band. David’s passion for was he does is unprecedented. With David Rothstein, your wedding is guaranteed to be the best dance party and the most memorable night!
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2016
Thanks so much Courtney and Grant! Your wedding was so much fun. We loved playing "Hail to the Victors" from the end of the ceremony with our classical trio and the beginning of cocktails with jazz trio, then once again with our full orchestra....
You both were amazing to worth with. It was a very special night anyone who was there will never forget!
I'm a musician and my (new) husband and I love seeing quality live music, so once we booked our venue, booking a band was our next priority. After watching some of his videos online and reading what David does as an MC, it was a quick decision....
During the year of planning our 225-guests wedding, we had a fair share of stress and worry about many details. But my husband and I always looked at each other and said, "No matter what happens, the music will be great." That helped us through! AND IT WAS GREAT. All during the reception I had people walking up to me and telling me two things: that's a gorgeous dress and this band is amazing. A month later, and people are still talking about "that band." So many guests have told us it was one of the best weddings they've ever been to, and they follow that with, "the band was incredible!" It was certainly the best wedding I've ever attended! I was determined to dance at my own wedding, and David's band made it so easy because all of our guests were dancing, too! They made it very personal, which I'll always appreciate. And David was a calming presence during the planning and at the wedding itself. He even took videos for us, which I wasn't expecting. If you want to be able to fall back on the assurance that, no matter what happens, the music will be great, then book David Rothstein and his band.
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2016
Wow! Thanks so much for such a wonderful review! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your enthusiasm! Your wedding was a blast! I loved getting to talk to all your musician friends who were dancing all night. It's always a big comp...
liment seeing great musicians enjoying our band. I loved playing "Yellow Rose of Texas" for your dad. The Dallas Cowboys helmet became a priceless gift once all your guests signed it. Your wedding was truly authentically yours which I always LOVE! Thanks Sharisse and Dennis!
If you are looking to have an epic wedding, hire David Rothstein Music. David and Jeff were so great to work with and made our wedding so memorable. From Day 1, they focus their attention on your wedding and make sure everything is perfect. We ...
are so happy we hired this band and everyone keeps telling us how much fun they had at our wedding! Thank you to David Rothstein Music for making our wedding so amazingly fun.
READ ME; simply put the David Rothstein Band was amazing. We had some band members for the ceremony and cocktail hour and the 10 piece band for the reception. David and his crew had everyone on the floor dancing the night away as soon as the ...
meals were finished. We told David that he could pick whatever music the band wanted to play; each song was better than the next. The singers were outstanding, interactive and a joy to listen to. The band were true professionals and it was worth every penny. I’m still hearing from family and friends how much fun they had at the wedding.
David takes his job seriously and it shows via his MC skills, he had everything running like a well-oiled machine. He met with us prior to ensure everything was going in order and aligned with our wants. David even and his team got us two unique gifts which we will cherish for our lives.
My advice to you; if you want your wedding to be over the top hire the David Rothstein Band!
I don't even know where to start. When we started the search for a wedding band for our January 2016 winter wedding, we were looking for good music. David Rothstein not only provided good music, but also a fantastic party, professional quality ...
and a personal touch unlike any other music vendor. David called me first hand during the decision making process and made me feel so comfortable by cracking jokes and showing a genuine interest in our wedding day. My husband and I decided to hire David Rothstein's 6 piece band. Up until the wedding day we were in constant contact with David and even met with him a handful of times to work out all of the details. On the day of our wedding, they were all on time, dressed for the occasion and ready to start the party. The band was so talented, they made the party of 120 feel like 300 and they were even able to accommodate some traditional Polish songs. The performance was flawless and our guests were on the dance floor the entire night. David was a wonderful MC. His energy is contagious and his passion for the job is so obvious that it makes the party that much more fun. He practiced all of the difficult, Polish names in my bridal party until he had them completely accurate. David was even there at the end of the night to help my husband and I with the one detail we forgot to plan for, a ride home! One of our best memories of the day was David driving us back to our hotel in his car. Thank you David Rothstein Music for being such a wonderful addition to our wedding day! We are still talking about it.
Amanda and I are happy to give David Rothstein Music our highest recommendation for your wedding.
We just had our wedding December 12th at Sofitel and the music was both tremendous and perfectly coordinated with what were extensive requests...
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David serves as the MC and he supervises the musicians as the director of the company. He did an excellent job moving the reception schedule along. We did an East Coast style wedding reception with dancing between courses and it turned out great. There was not a wasted second and the outcome was what felt like a non-stop party.
David met with us 3 times before the wedding. First as an introduction, then to combine our thoughts and plans for the reception with his recommendations, and then again to go over the final schedule and song lists.
When it came to the music I was a bit of what one would call a “high maintenance groom.” For the first hour and a half of the reception (introductions, first dances/father daughter, group dances, grandparent dances and more group dances and Ipod music during the band’s dinner break) I scripted every minute of every song. The band and sound team played it exactly as scripted. Then for the dance party from 9-12PM we gave them a list of about 50 songs off their “know” list. Of the 30 or so songs they played at least 25 were from the list I had given and the others fit our style and went off great as well.
Finally, and most importantly, we can not overstate the quality of the musicians themselves. Vocals, guitar, bass, drums, horns, piano…. all awesome. When we talk to our friends about the wedding the first complement comes to the band from everyone. Absolute must mainstream crowd pleasing plays are : “Shout,” “Disco Inferno,” “Uptown Funk,” “Run Around Sue,” and “Everlasting Love.”
Cheers,
Matthew and Amanda
From the first time we spoke with David we knew we were in great hands! He made sure our vision for the night was fulfilled while adding wonderful suggestions that helped enhance the evening. The dance floor was packed the entire night – so m...
any of our guests commented it was the most fun they’d had at a wedding and the most dancing they’d done. Hiring David Rothstein and his band was the best decision we made when planning our wedding – no regrets!
We were extremely satisfied with David and His Band. In addition to providing great music that appealed to the varying age groups, David was also a great M.C.
The guest loved the dancing between course format and The band immediately engaged ...
the guest and kept them involved all night long. David also provided ceremony music per our request of a traditional classical format. Maureen, the vocalist was fantastic. Alex the ceremony director got us great musicians for the ceremony.
We highly recommend David and Would use him again!
I flew into Chicago for my friends daughter's wedding. It was absolutely beautiful! The band was playing right from the start of the reception. Actually everyone got up to dance before the dinner was even served. As the evening progressed...
, everybody was up on the dance floor! David and his band just made you want to get up
and dance!
He was also so engaging in his speech, I thought he was a family member.
If they had his band here in Southern California I would highly recommend him to everyone. There is nothing better at a wedding or any event than fantastic music, great vocals, and an amazing mix of music.
Even the groom got up and sang with the band a song to his bride!
Chicago is lucky to have such talent in David's band!
We decided to work with David Rothstein Music after researching dozens of different bands and see 3 of them perform live at actual weddings. The mix of songs, the energy and the quality of the singers and musicians is second to none.
David ...
is extremely professional and he goes through every detail of your wedding and gets to know you as a couple. When we wanted to incorporate live Greek music. David found us the musicians and made sure that their set was incorporate smoothly within the evening's music. All along the way, as we had to make adjustments and changes, he was extremely helpful and made sure that we were happy above all else.
The night of our wedding, every loved the music. Even my aunt who I've never seen dance in my whole life was out on the floor busting a move!
All in all, you would be a fool to book anyone else.
David and the band were great! We didn't have a wedding planner and David stepped in as MC and coordinated with the venue from start to finish. The band was great and kept the dance floor full the entire time. They even let my brother, who fanc...
ies himself a singer, up on stage for a number! Overall David and the band kept our guests, and most importantly my bride, energized, excited and happy the entire evening! Would highly recommend!
David Rothstein's band did a fantastic job at our wedding. They had our guests dancing from start to finish. They truly can play it all. So many guests told me the band was the best wedding band they'd ever heard. David was great during the...
lead-up to the wedding too. He was always responsive to our questions and met with us a couple of times as we finalized our entrance song, first dance song, and other songs on our 'must play' list.
We had David Rothstein's jazz trio provide ceremony and dinner music for our wedding. The music was wonderful and flawlessly performed. Working with David and his team was such an ease. David really personalizes your experience and is dedicated...
to making things perfect. We are so grateful to have them involved. Highly, highly recommended.
Contact Info for David Rothstein Music, Inc
3314 Central St., Evanston, IL | Chicago-Midwest-National
Meet the Team
David Rothstein
President
David Rothstein is originally from Chicago. He attended Elk Grove High School and went to Western Michigan University where he majored in Music & Communications. David is a very experienced bass player. He has toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and has performed at Carnegie Hall. David started his company because he really enjoys people and feels they deserve to get something special and authentic for their wedding. He has emceed over 2,000 weddings in the past 19 years and still loves it! He is the host of The Wedding 101 Podcast & Radio show with over 90,000 listeners. He loves to help!
David Rothstein Music, Inc