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We Pack your Dance Floor & Celebrate Who You Are
DRS Music, Inc is a complete wedding live music company. based out of Evanston, IL. We provide expert musicians for Ceremonies, Cocktail Hour, Dinner and Dancing. We started our music company out of the idea that you deserve to get a wedding that's based on who you are, not the hottest trends. We give you all the music you need for your ceremony, cocktails, dinner, and dancing. In addition to our 8, 11, or 14 Piece Orchestra, you'll get a free DJ, MC, state-of-the-art sound system, stage lighting and lots of personal touches. Your dance floor will absolutely jam-packed with all your guests. We've been around 24 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. Wedding Wire voted us as the Most Charitable Wedding vendor in the Nation!
We'll create lots of personal touches to help make your wedding authentic to your personality. We'll work with you to make it as formal or casual as you want. It's YOUR wedding! We don't care what the hottest trends are. We only care about YOUR trends! WE CELEBRATE YOU!
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. Other bands use audio recordings done in a studio or a staged performance. Don't trust that. We show you unedited videos of our band at recent real weddings! This way you'll the reaction of the crowd. That's what really matters. Imagine a perfect photo of a meal that ends up tasting terrible. That's what lower-quality bands do. We have nothing to hide.
We use 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!
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- Live Music
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Our wedding reception was an absolute blast, and a huge part of that was thanks to the incredible performance by the wedding band. The musicians are HIGHLY talented and they know exactly how to keep the energy up throughout the night!
One of the highlights of the night was their rendition of Shout – the energy in the room was electric, and everyone joined in to sing along. The dance floor was PACKED! Another standout was their version of Mr. Brightside, which was a fantastic way to end the night.
Leading up to the wedding, we had several prep meetings with David, and it was clear he wanted every detail of our music to be perfect, from the keyboard and strings of the ceremony to cocktail hour, to the jazz trio during dinner, and finally the reception with the full band. He was very open to our preferences and made sure to incorporate all of our favorite songs into the setlist.
Overall, hiring David Rothstein Music was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. They not only met but exceeded our expectations, and we're still receiving compliments from our guests about how amazing they were. If you're looking to create an unforgettable atmosphere at your wedding or any event, look no further – this band is truly exceptional!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2024
Hi Olivia and Thomas,
Thanks so much for the incredible review. I loved working with you and Thomas.
Your dance floor was absolutely packed all night. There was a great connection between your high energy guests and our talented musicians. ...
"Mr. Brightside" definitely was a high energy way to end your celebration.
I was happy to make the extra effort to make sure everything was perfect for your big day. Your wedding party was super helpful and enthusiastic throughout the night. Whenever there's a University of Michigan game on, I'll be sure to think of you and all of your guests.
All my best to all of you!
Thanks again for sharing your enthusiasm and your great review.
We got married on August 17, 2024 at The Abbey in Fontana, WI. The David Rothstein Band was a preferred vendor for The Abbey. While the band was ~2x our original budget toward music, it was 1,000% worth it. David Rothstein is communicative, responsive, and detail-oriented. The band was so flexible and played all our special requests. During the night, I pulled David aside and mentioned my friend's 30th birthday was the day before and I'd forgotten about it. Right away, he teed up the band to play "Dancing Queen" and dedicated it to my friend. She was so touched! Throughout our planning process, he got to know Dan and me and realized Billy Joel was one of our favorite artists. As a wedding present, the band presented autographed sheet music for "New York State of Mind," given Dan and I met in New York, and an autographed photo of Billy Joel and asked our guests to sign the back of each frame. They're now hanging in our living room and are a perfect reminder of the best night of our lives! We'd recommend DRS to ANY individual looking for a total banger of a party!
Response from the Vendor on 09/09/2024
Thanks so much, Abby, for the wonderful review. Your wedding was so much fun. I'm glad you loved the band and the Billy Joel gift! I loved working with you. It was an epic night! Much love to you, Dan, and all your guests!! Thanks again, Abby!
We hired David Rothstein's music company for our August 2024 wedding and they are absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend! We went with the piano/violinist for the ceremony, jazz trio for cocktail hour /dinner, and a DJ with saxophone player for dancing. We couldn't have been happier with the experience. I wanted live music for most of the wedding but knew I wanted a DJ for the danicng. This was the perfect set! All of the live muscians were incredibly professional, highly skilled, and contributed to an amazing atmospohere of live music for the evening. The DJ was also incredible!! David of course was a wonderful emcee and was super helpful for the planning process! We had a great time dancing the night away. Overall 10/10 experience!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/12/2024
Hi Alana,
Thanks a bunch for the great review. I loved working with you and Henry! I'm glad everything worked out so beautifully for your wedding at the Cuneo Mansion. It was truly a perfect evening.
Thanks for your kind words about my MC'i...
ng as well as the talent of the musicians. You and Henry are such a fun and generous couple.
The special gift we made for the two of you was one of my all time favorites. When I see a "Made in China" sticker, I always think of you!
Thanks again for sharing your applause with other potential brides and grooms.
I wish you both all the best for your knew life together!
Thanks so much, Alana!
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When we were planning our wedding, all we wanted was a people up dancing. We met with David Rothstein and as soon as we hung up from our call Levi and I knew he was our guy. David Rothstein and his band would make our wedding. He exceeded any and all expectations. Our dance floor was packed all night! The personalization he adds brings this band to the next level. He was great to work with and communicated well with our other wedding vendors. We absolutely loved it and our wedding would not have been as special if it wasn’t for him! I just want to throw another party so we can have the band back together! Thank you so much for being such a large and wonderful part of our day!
Response from the Vendor on 09/12/2024
Hi Bridget,
Thanks so much for the great review! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your enthusiasm.
We loved playing for your and Levi's wedding. It was an incredible night!
I loved getting to spend time with you and your pa...
rents at the walkthrough.
I appreciate your kind words about our level of customer service. It's very important to us to make sure that we're always available to help and to get back to our couples very quickly.
We loved having Levi jump on stage for "Country Roads" and having your cousin join us as well! We love learning new songs so we can personalize each wedding so that we're truly celebrating who you are as a couple.
Your wedding was an incredible night, and I'm glad we got to celebrate with all of you!
Thanks so much, Bridget!
Working with David Rothstein Music was a dream! He is so responsive, professional, flexible, and attentive all while being a genuine showman. We got everything we wanted music-wise and absolutely nothing we didn't. He listened to our every request and executed it to a T. We left 3.5 hours for dancing, and the floor was popping the ENTIRE time. We even had several guests (who are professional musicians themselves!) come up to us and say it was the best wedding band they'd ever heard. (Also, their rendition of Whitney's "I Will Always Love You" was SPECTACULAR, we will never forget it. There's nothing like a live wedding band, and we could not recommend this outfit highly enough!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2024
Hi Clyfford and Hannah,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Your wedding was incredibly fun! I loved seeing how much you and your guests were dancing all night. I loved that you both were in the middle of the dance floor which inspire...
d all of your guests to join you.
We loved how your wedding only had your first dance and one toast. It gave extra time to get right to the dancing and keep everybody on the dance floor until the last song, "Mr. Brightside."
I appreciate how much you and your musician friends enjoyed the talent of the band. Especially our vocalist Jazmine singing "I Will Always Love You."
You're such a sweet couple. I know you and your friends are going to have a great life together.
Hope to celebrate with you both again soon!
Choosing this live band for our wedding was an absolute highlight. Their performance was flawless, seamlessly transitioning from heartfelt melodies to high-energy dance hits. The band's talent and professionalism were outstanding—they kept the dance floor packed all night, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. They truly made our special day even more magical. If you want a band that delivers both skill and soul, look no further!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2024
Thanks so much for the great review! It was wonderful to work with you and Patrick. You are such a sweet couple. I know you're going to have lots of great adventures together.
It was wonderful to see Steve and Nicole again and celebrate with ...
your family, as well as your parents. I'm glad you had so much fun dancing! It was fun to play some Britney Spears as well as a surprise Hora dance towards the end of the night. Thanks again for the great review. All my best to you, Patrick, and both of your families!
My wife and I LOVED working with David. He was hands down the most involved vendor we hired, we had multiple meetings going over timeline, song choices, and other preferences because he is just that passionate about what he does.
Part of what makes David Rothstein Music so great is that he loves to surprise his clients with little things on the day of. I don't want to spoil anything but I will say the surprises he had for my wife and I still have people texting us telling us how cool and thoughtful they were.
I can't say enough about the atmosphere David and his band bring. They will hands down make your wedding a blast.
Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2024
Thanks so much for the wonderful review! I really appreciate you and Jenna taking the time to share your enthusiasm about what our band did for your wedding at the Drake. It was an amazing night. I'm glad we're able to learn so many special req...
uests for you and Jenna's dad. Anytime we play Hotel California, I'll always think of him! Both of you were so great to work with. I know you're going to have an amazing life together. I'm glad you enjoyed the special gift. Certainly, any time I take the bus from now on, I will think of you both and your one-of-a-kind love story. Hopefully, we'll get to celebrate with you again for your family's upcoming celebrations. All my best to you, your family, and fabulous guests! Thanks again for the wonderful review!
I was wearing two hats at this wedding Mother of the Bride and wedding planner. I’m typically just the wedding planner, but this one I got to be both, so it was extra special. I have worked with David and the band before and knew we wanted them from the beginning, and I was so right in my original thoughts! Working with David, is always a pleasure and always very professional and spot on! He covers absolutely everything you need and runs a perfect evening for you. When I’m working a regular wedding with David, I know I never have to worry that the evening will not go as planned and even better than planned, and that’s exactly what I wanted for my daughter’s wedding and that’s exactly what we got!! It was a perfect night! He ran the perfect New Year’s Eve wedding. He emceed the perfect event. He brought the my daughter and her husband a very thoughtful, special surprise gift that meant the world to them as an extra touch as well! As for the band, they are always outstanding! They had everyone on the dance floor until 1am and kept the upbeat, amazing, perfect sound that they had the entire night! We had so many compliments on the band! It was truly remarkable! Look no further!!! You’re in great hands!!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2024
Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Susan! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your unique perspective as both the mother of the bride and the wedding planner. It was a really special night. My goal was to have you be able to ...
forget about the schedule and just enjoy your daughter's wedding. It sounds like I was able to accomplish that for you, which makes me so happy. I'm glad you and all your guests loved the band so much and had fun dancing and celebrating New Year's Eve in such a special way. I know nobody who was there will ever forget Katie and Luca's big day. I'm so glad our band could be part of their celebration. All my best to all of you!
David and his band were an absolute pleasure to work with. David had many calls with us to ensure we were perfectly prepared for our event and that we were getting exactly what we had wanted. David runs a fabulous event and somehow his band is even better! They had everyone dancing the whole night and we got endless compliments about how good they sounded. Some of the songs they played I actually thought was the original artist! David is also so thoughtful and gifts each couple an immensely thoughtful gift at the end of the night and I cannot say thank you enough. If you are looking at bands for your wedding look no further than David! It truly was a spectacular night! Thank you so much!
Response from the Vendor on 01/08/2024
Thanks, Katherine for the great review! I'm so glad you, Luca and all your guests enjoyed our band so much. It was an incredible night with so many meaningful toasts, special dances, and all your special requests. I loved seeing everyone dancin...
g and singing to our band all night. Finding the little girl who is now 83 from your favorite movie "It's a Wonderful Life" to record a Cameo for you was one of the favorite gifts have ever seen. Glad you enjoyed it so much. You can now watch on our YouTube Channel. Your NYE was epic! I'm thrilled we could be part of it! I hope the rest of 2024 can keep up with your awesome wedding!
David was amazing from start to finish. He was easy to work with and willing to go above and beyond his job role to make sure we had the best day possible! Not only did david deal with a million emails from me changing my mind, but he also helped us a lot by providing advice during the planning process. I would say that my favorite part about work with David is that he's very attentive to the audience. If he notices the crowd isn't reacting to the music he will help correct that to get people back on the dance floor.
we had a NYE wedding and David's band kept everyone dancing until 1am! The talent that is in this band is absolutely insane - they kept everything so upbeat the entire time and were interactive with the crowd as well. We received so many compliments on the band and I truly think they made a huge difference in how much people enjoyed the wedding.
David also takes time to get to know his couples and goes out of his way to find different ways to make your wedding special. We are soooo glad we found David and would recommend this band time and time again!
Thank you so much for making our wedding so special and fun!
We are so pleased with our decision to hire David Rothstein Music for our wedding! Our guests continue to rave about how amazing the band was and what a wonderful time they had on the dancefloor. The band had fantastic energy, the singers were incredibly talented, and the music was exactly what we envisioned for our special day. The ceremony music led by Alex Koffman was exceptional and David was a wonderful emcee. Thank you, DRS, for making our wedding so special!
Response from the Vendor on 01/08/2024
I really appreciate you taking the time to write such an enthusiastic review! I love how we were able to work together to create so many personal touches to make your wedding 100% authentic to you and David. Our band loved learning and playing ...
all your special requests. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful and we loved seeing your dance floor packed all night. The gift we created for you was the first we've ever done using AI. I'm glad it came out so well! You and David are such a sweet couple. I hope we get to celebrate with you at all of your friend's weddings. All my best to you and David!
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David Rothstein and the Band were the perfect band for our wedding. David is very helpful and easy to work with. He is creative and keeps the party engaged with each song. The band's performance is truly unique and catered to your needs and wants. We received and are still receiving so many compliments from our wedding. The dancefloor was packed all night long!
Response from the Vendor on 12/14/2023
I really appreciate you taking the time to share your enthusiasm with your great review. Love hearing all your guests had so much fun too. They sure looked that way in all the videos! Your dance floor was absolutely packed all night! One of the...
highlights was when you sang Love Shack with our full band. It was a blast to see everyone using the U of M tambourines I got for everybody. I'm so glad you requested them. They were so much fun! Thanks again, Lindsay!
It is hard to put in words how amazing this band was! From day one David helped us through the whole process to make sure they delivered exactly what we were looking for. It is one of the most talented bands that we have seen at a wedding and our guests couldn't stop talking about it! They kept the party going through the night. David is a pleasure to work with and we couldn't recommend them highly enough!
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2024
Hi Tyler! Thanks for the great review. I really loved working with you both. You had some very enthusiastic guests who were singing along with our band all night. I loved how much you and Kristin were on the dancefloor in the middle of everythi...
ng. You were so nice to work with. I hope we get a chance to celebrate again at some of your friends and family's celebrations to come.
DRSM is exactly who you want when you are looking for a band for your wedding!!!!! Not only is David the real deal, but his band gets the dance floor packed!! We have had so many compliments on how awesome the band/ DJ combo was. He even went as far as to get us a wonderful personal gift for our guest to sign AND remember our furry baby ( who was always barking on our zoom calls Lol) and get him a gift as well!!
Our family has used David for two family weddings now, and will continue to do so!!! We love David Rothstein!!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2024
Wow! What a fantastic review. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your applause for myself and our band. It was wonderful to see all of Joey's family again, as well as meet everybody on your side. There were so many great moments, ...
including the 3 brothers giving a toast together, as well as both of your dads' very enthusiastic and heartfelt toasts. I'm glad you enjoyed the Yankees helmet which all of your guests signed and the Yankees leash for your fur baby. I'm looking forward to the next family wedding. Until then, all my best to you, and Go Yankees!
David Rothstein and his band were incredible! We did the violin and guitar duo for our ceremony, the jazz quartet for our cocktail hour, and the 10-piece band for the reception. From the beginning, David was actively involved and responsive in helping get ready for the big day. He and his team were willing to learn any number of songs for our wedding. We really appreciated that they took the time to learn some of our favorite songs, which made for a special evening. They also had an unbelievably long list of songs they already know and regularly play, which allowed us to pick out some of our favorites to give them a sense of what we liked. David did an excellent job MCing and kept all our guests excited and engaged. The band did an awesome job of keeping our dance floor packed all night long, which was exactly what we wanted! They played off the crowd and provided a fun mix of popular and classic songs, including slow songs and party hits that keep you dancing. David and the band even got us a very sweet and personal wedding gift based on our favorite sports team and our dog. Throughout the evening and afterwards, we heard from so many of our guests about how great the band was! They really made it a night to remember and we are so grateful!
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2024
Thanks Jen for the great review! I loved working with you and Pat for your incredible wedding at the Chicago Athletic Association. We were happy to learn all of your song requests. You picked out some great songs that really got everybody danci...
ng. I loved how much you and Pat were the life of the party on the dancefloor. It really helped get everyone going. The gift we created for you guys and Teddy, your adorable dog, was certainly one of our favorites to make. It's great to hear how much you and your guests loved our band. Anytime there's a Cleveland Browns game on, I always watch it and root for them thanks to your enthusiasm for the team. Your wedding was so special, meaningful, and incredibly fun. I'm glad we could be a part of your big day Go Browns!
WOW! David Rothstein Band exceeded all our expectations at our wedding. If you want a packed dancefloor, amazing talent, and a fun time, then you should book DRS! The vocal talent of the band is UNREAL! At one point, the sax player came into the dance floor and pumped everyone up while the band played SHOUT! They were interactive and I have never seen another wedding band do anything like this before. The range of talent from the DJ, the drummer, sax player and the singers was UNREAL - we have never seen anything like DRS before and are truly blown away by how talented they are. The number one thing we were complimented on was how great the band was - guests told us they felt like they were at a concert! My number one request was for a packed dancefloor and DRS delivered! David gave us really great advice to make sure we got exactly what we wanted at our wedding. Planning with him was so easy - he always answered our emails in a timely manner and was willing to jump on a call whenever we had questions. His team took every song request we had for both the ceremony and the reception. We requested the horah and it was so much fun! David kept the energy up - I think we went for almost 10 minutes and guests said it was the best horah they've seen! Additionally, David spent time getting to know us to make sure that our wedding was special and personalized. At our reception, he surprised us with a custom gift - two IU pickleball paddles since we love playing pickleball and both went to IU! All our guests raved about this and thought it was so unique. Guests signed the paddles and we will cherish this gift forever. As soon as the dancing started, the energy in the room was electric! We danced all night long with no breaks - everyone kept saying it was the most they've ever danced at a wedding and they were sore the next day - a sign of a great time! We are so grateful our venue recommended DRS and can't imagine our wedding without them! Run don't walk to book them, they're amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 12/14/2023
Thanks so much for your awesome review!! I'm so glad you and Kyle LOVED the band and the personal touches so much. Your wedding was so much fun. I loved how much you were on the dance floor all night. That inspired everyone to join you. I love...
d working with you, too, throughout the entire planning process. Next time I see a Pickleball tournament, I'll definitely think of you! Your wedding was authentic and incredibly fun. Thanks again for the spectacular review! All my best to you and Kyle!
Calling this a wedding band doesn't even do justice, it is a musical experience beyond what I've ever seen at an event! Their talent is out of this world and David will work closely with you to have THE most perfect and curated experience. We had a non-traditional wedding gala that we wanted to be musically-forward, and David himself put together the most ambient flow and was the perfect MC to deliver on it. We had a violinist greeting guests, a jazz trio during cocktail hour, a serenading violist during dinner, and finishing with an 11-piece orchestra (highly recommend upgrading to get the additional brass instruments!!). Even down to the small details, David had the band wear black bow ties to fit our theme and made sure even little request was accounted for. Beyond the talent of the band, a great feature is that the band covers a wide range of music and will take requests to learn new songs so you're never stuck with the usual top 40s wedding songs. Working with David Rothstein band is the most fun and refreshing experience! Couldn't recommend more highly.
Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2024
I appreciate the wonderful review! Your wedding was a perfect example of why I started our music company 25 years ago. It's all about giving you and Trey the wedding that you envisioned. You had such a creative vision for what you wanted to do ...
with having a MET Gala kind of feel for your wedding. It was just fantastic. I know all your guests enjoyed dressing up to the nines. Having our strolling violinist for dinner, along with the jazz trio really set the mood for what your wedding was going to be like. Since you were doing a MET Gala feel, we had our musicians all wear bowties, and we even added our Sinatra vocalist to add an extra touch of class to your extraordinary celebration. Everybody at your wedding could feel your sincere love and enthusiasm for each other and all of your guests. It was wonderful to work with you. I'll never forget you or your big day! It was an epic evening for all. Thanks, Madeline!
If you want a wedding band that truly makes your wedding day unique to you and your fiancé, David Rothstein Band is the way to go! The band is incredibly talented and so kind! We danced the entire night to a variety of amazing music with incredible musicians.
From the beginning meetings with David, we could tell that he was a professional and had been orchestrating wedding receptions for a long time. We felt confident in his skillset and vision for how the night would unfold. David walked us through the "flow" of the evening and shared with us Google Docs to fill out with all of the information that he would need to make sure that his announcements throughout the night were on point.
David serves as the MC for the band so not only is he making announcements throughout the evening (dancing time, eating time, first dance, toasts, etc.), he is also communicating with the other key vendors for catering and day-of coordination so that the entire evening is synchronized.
In the months leading up to our wedding, David worked with the band to create a customized composition of our first dance song. We chose a very non-traditional bluegrass song and the band truly made it unique, romantic, and our guests (especially the ones who knew the bluegrass piece) were in awe. Our wedding night shared the wedding anniversary of a family member-- David was able to find out our family members first dance song and they played it special for them to have their own dance.
DRB also surprised us with a gift for all of our guests to sign throughout the evening which was a special touch. This is one example of how David truly gets involved throughout your wedding and wedding planning process. David was able to keep the crowd engaged throughout the evening, brought a bubble machine onto the dance floor, the band played some of our favorite songs, and he had a very high energy!
If you prefer to have an MC/Band/DJ that is more "behind the scenes" rather than an active part of your wedding day, then perhaps DRB isn't the best fit. DRB is a front-and-center vendor that truly brings the dance floor alive and brings incredibly special and personalized touches throughout the wedding evening! Having DRB at our wedding was a great investment and we are so grateful that they were able to share their talents at our wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 09/29/2023
Hi Morgan,
Thanks so much for your AMAZING review!! WOW! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your enthusiasm for our band with your very detailed and thoughtful review! Your wedding was not only incredibly fun but it was filled w...
ith lots of authentic personal touches like Bluegrass music, Hora and the anniversary dance. Anyone who was there will never forget it. You were so great to work with. Weddings like yours are the reason why we started our music company 24 years ago! Thanks again, Morgan!
Hiring DRS Music was the best decision we ever made for our wedding! Our dance floor was packed the entire night because not only was the song selection that good, but the talent was OUTSTANDING! We received countless compliments from guests on how great the music and singers were the entire night. David really knew how to get the crowd’s attention and was incredibly responsive, professional and easy to work with throughout the entire process. He even created and presented us with the most thoughtful and unique poster for our guests to sign— we LOVE it so much! David told guests it would be the best wedding they had ever been too and he truly did not disappoint. My husband and I would 100% recommend David and his musicians for your wedding or any other event that you want guests to remember for years to come. We had a blast and I know all our guests did too!
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2023
Thanks Gina for the great review! Your wedding was such a blast! I loved working with you and Michael. So great to hear how much you and your guests LOVED the band and the poster I created so much! Your idea for the various ethnic groups to do ...
a dance-off was SO much fun. "All the Italians on the dance floor. Now the Irish guests, and finally all the Greeks!" That was super fun. When your dad sang after his toast with the band, I knew it was going to be a special night! You have so many great friends and such a wonderful family! Thanks again for your enthusiastic review. I really appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you again at the wedding for your friends and family's celebrations! Much love to you and Michael! Thanks, Gina!
I could not speak more highly of David Rothstein Music. My husband and I hired them for our May 2023 wedding in Chicago. They were one of the absolute best decisions we made for our wedding. We knew from the beginning that we wanted to invest in a band and to “do it right.” After looking at so many glowing reviews, watching YouTube videos, and talking with David for almost an hour about what we were looking for and what he could offer, we booked him quickly before someone else could snag our date! We are SO glad that we did. We ultimately went with the classical trio for our ceremony music, jazz trio for cocktail hour, and 10-piece band + DJ for the reception!
Throughout the entire planning process, David was right there by our side. His enthusiasm, expertise, and talented group of musicians are truly unmatched. We had so much ease going into our wedding day knowing that he had our backs and that no matter what, we and our guests would have a blast on the dance floor all night.
David really listened to our desires and helped us craft a reception that emphasized who we are as a couple. We gave a very long list of songs we wanted to hear and they were able to hit the vast majority of them! David was an excellent MC, helping the whole night flow seamlessly. He also gave us a surprise sentimental gift that all of our guests got to sign and donated some of our florals to a nursing home the next day! These are just examples of the care and attention he gives his couples.
The band was simply awesome. We had a packed dance floor all night long- exactly what we wanted and envisioned for our reception! We have heard from countless guests that it was the best band they’ve ever seen at a wedding. The videos are so great but truly don’t even begin to capture the energy in that room.
The additional ceremony music package also worked out great and David provided a microphone for us to use. The musicians were so flexible on what turned out to be a typical Chicago spring day, when we were unsure whether or not we were going to be able to have the ceremony outside as planned, or have to relocate.
We could not recommend David Rothstein Music enough. Do yourself a favor and hire them for your wedding or event!
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2023
Thanks so much for such an enthusiastic and thoughtful review!! You and Pat are such a perfect and sweet couple. I loved working with you! It was great getting to celebrate your ceremony and reception with you and your energetic guests. My goal...
always is to have guests say it was the best wedding they're ever been to! Mission accomplished! Glad you loved your special gift. You are both so nice!! You have a lot to look forward to and will share a wonderful life together. Thanks again for the thoughtful review. It was music to my ears!! Much love to you both!!
HIGHLY recommend David and his team. We had to change the date of our wedding multiple times due to Covid, and David was flexible and understanding the entire time. He made planning a breeze, and his team is made of true professionals. No one would leave the dance floor! I would hire them again for any events in the future.
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2023
Thanks, Allison, for the great review! I'm so glad everything eventually worked out for your wedding date, and everyone was dancing all night. Good things come to those who wait! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your enthusiasm ...
for our music company!
David and his band are incredible! The one thing my husband and I wanted was to have a band who could read the crowd and play great music....they gave us that and so much more. We gave two song requests to David and he took care of the rest! It was so nice to leave it up to the experts and not have to worry about what songs should be played when. Our wedding guests complimented the band all night long and still are! David made the planning process easy and was always accessible when he needed to be. If you are wondering whether or not to book this band, just do it!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2023
Hi Adrienne! Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a great review for us! Your wedding was so much fun! I love how much you were on the dance floor. Along with our band's high energy, your dancing really got and kept everyone on the ...
dance floor all night! My goal is always to make the planning process as much as the wedding itself. I really enjoyed getting to know you. The world is a better place with teachers like you and Eric. Hope to see you again at some of your friend's weddings! Thanks again, Adrienne!
Working with David and his team was the easiest part of our wedding planning! My husband and I knew that having great music was the top priority for our reception and the band certainly delivered. From the first day we inquired about David Rothstein and band, he called us literally within the hour to have a conversation. From that point on there was constant communication through phone, email, video calls, and text to finalize all the details about our wedding day. Using his extensive experience from performing at weddings, we were able to draw up the perfect timeline of events.
We didn’t give them a lot of direction as to what we wanted played and the best part was that we didn’t need to! His band read the room and changed up music as needed. The band was all of our guest's top compliment and so many people stayed later than we would have expected because of it. David’s energy and enthusiasm kept everyone excited and having fun the entire night. From the announcements, speeches, and traditional songs, David controlled it all and made sure it was seamless.
A week before the wedding we changed up the mother/son dance and David acted like it was no problem and had an arrangement that was perfect. He was so flexible and ALWAYS available to answer any questions. One of our groomsmen got excited and wanted to sing a song late in the night. David handed over a mic, turned down the volume, and let the groomsman “sing” his heart out while the band took over. Our guests loved it and it will always be a great memory. We LOVED getting pictures and videos from him the night after our wedding. Receiving those was the best surprise since professional pictures and videos take so long to get back. My husband and I are huge Notre Dame fans and David presented us with a Notre Dame football signed by Rudy. All of our guests signed it and we will treasure it forever. We truly have NOTHING bad to say about our experience with the David Rothstein Band and would recommend David Rothstein and Band to anyone and everyone! Absolutely the Best Band We Have Ever Seen!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2023
WOW! What a spectacular review! Thanks so much for taking the time to write and post it! I appreciate you speaking about our focus on communications. It's a big part of what makes the weddings we play so successful. It's about teamwork. You guy...
s were super responsive, too. So glad you and your guests enjoyed the band. I was happy to bring my high energy to get all your guests fired up. Your groomsman singing with the band was hilarious. Gotta love moments like that! Since you guys were such Notre Dame fans, I was thrilled to track down the ND football signed by THE one and only Rudy! Every time I see The Fighting Irish on TV or go to Buffalo Wild Wings, I always think of you! Thanks again for the wonderful review. Much love to you both!! Thanks, Stephanie!
Thank you David and team! They rolled with our requests and we could not be happier. During our ceremony we had a pianist and violinist playing a mix of classic romantic and contemporary pop songs. Then for cocktails, we had a solo pianist on the venue's baby grand playing Rat Pack/Frank Sinatra. It's everything we wanted! Thank you for taking our ideas and bringing them to life.
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2023
Hi Sara, You're so nice to write such a great review! Happy you loved the violin and piano duo. We loved learning about special requests for each part of the wedding. From the Ceremony, Cocktails, Dinner and of course Dancing. Having separate m...
usicians for the ceremony from the cocktail hour pianist helps to give a smooth transition between the end of the ceremony and the beginning of the cocktail hour. Glad you liked the Sinatra songs our piano played. Thanks again for the very nice review! Thanks, Sara!
David and his band were the best band we could have asked for!! We still get people telling us how great our band was and that it was the best wedding band people have ever seen. He made our wedding pretty special!! Would definitely recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2023
Thanks a bunch, Adina for the great review!! I love that your guests were raving about our band and how much fun they had at your and Josh's dynamic wedding. I appreciate you recommending us to all your family and friends! Since you're a profe...
ssional music agent your enthusiasm for our musicians means that much more! Hope to see you at your guests' wedding for years to come. All my best to you and Josh!
David Rothstein, the only name you'll ever need for your musical needs at your wedding or any other social event. He's hands-on in the lead up to events, always available and a great communicator, and follows through on everything he says. Working with him was the easiest part of our wedding planning process. At our wedding itself, David was a hilarious MC with infectious energy & enthusiasm while perfectly balancing in being subtle when needed. The band was incredible I was in awe of the singer performing Whitney Houston songs and the Sax + DJ to end the night was such a perfect touch. Our group loves a little karaoke action, and his band welcomed both my uncle and my beautiful bride to join them and sing their favorite songs. For my wife and I, that was the best night of our lives, and David Rothstein Music made that happen.
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2023
Thanks Victoria! I'm thrilled about how much you, Donny and your guests loved our band and working with me for the planning process. You had SUCH a group of guests. Everyone from your friends to your parents and their friends to so many super e...
nthusiastic guests. When your uncle got up and sang Sweet Caroline was absolutely fantastic. I love celebrating all those family traditions. I loved how much you enjoyed our female vocalist, especially when she sang the Whitney Houston hit, "I Will Always Love You!" I have a photo of you hugging her at the end of the night. When you got on stage at the end of the night and sang the Queen song was one of my favorite wedding memories EVER! Truly epic. Your wedding was an incredible night no one who was there will ever forget! I know I won't! Thanks again for the wonderful review. Looking forward to seeing you and celebrating with you at your other family and friend's weddings! Big hugs to you and Donny!
Truly, the best part of our wedding. David and his wonderful team of musicians made our event into a lovely, individualized event. We wanted to have a very niche song for our first dance and they performed it beautifully. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2023
Thank you for such a sweet review Kate I really appreciate it. We were happy to learn your special request song. That's what we're about. We love to customize everything. All my best to both! Thanks again, Kate!
David and the band were fantastic! We spoke a lot with David leading up to our wedding and he never hesitated to take the time to answer any questions or discuss any concerns we had. He helped us with the cutting of our first dance song so it wasn't too long. He provided a smooth schedule throughout the whole evening and helped us KEEP our dance floor packed all night long! David took the time to get to know me and my husband and gifted us with a very personal gift for us to display in our home. The musicians were absolutely outstanding! The voices we heard throughout the night were out of this world. My husband and I see about 20+ concerts a year so having live music was very importany to us. David and his bandmates were exception and we hope to hear them again in the near future!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2023
Hi Nina,
I loved your review!! I appreciate you taking the time to write such an awesome review for the band! I loved getting to know you and Dan. I loved that you both were such big music lovers. We love musical challenges! Your bridal party...
introductions were so much fun. Anytime I get to do the 1990s Bulls Announcer voice, it's always a blast! I'm glad your schedule worked out so well. I appreciate you working so closely with me to make sure the schedule was perfect! Glad you enjoyed the custom poster. I hope I get to celebrate again with you both! In the meantime, keep the music playing. Thanks again for the awesome review, Nina!
First, I just want to say the band was INCREDIBLE. We got so many compliments on them. The singers were wonderful and they did get a great job on all our first dance songs. My guests aren't the biggest dancers but with this band, there were consistently people on the floor all night.
My frustrations come from David and Kim. David was initially great to work with, maybe a little salesy but overall I knew he would be the right choice as our MC. About 2-3 weeks before my wedding he let us know that he would not be attending and MCing, and that his partner Kim would be attending. I asked for a meeting to be set up with Kim, this never happened. On our wedding night, Kim introduced my parents has "parents of the groom" messed up some lyrics of my husbands first dance song with his mom, and just overall was not the right fit for us.
They were also the only vendor that did not check in with us after our wedding to see how everything went. Again, I loved the band and do not have regrets about hiring them.
From our first conversation I knew that David Rothstein and his talented team were the perfect fit to help us create an incredible party. We chose the The State Street package which included the jazz trio for cocktail hour, followed by the jazz trio plus DJ for dinner, and the DJ drums and sax for the post dinner dancing. And let me tell you we are still receiving compliments about the set! I can’t thank David Rothstein and his team enough for making this night absolutely magical.
David truly goes above and beyond to get to know the bride and groom. He gifted us a lovely customized Bears bowling ball that symbolizes two activities we enjoy doing together. Not only did David handle the music flawlessly, he also offered other advice to help us navigate our day. My favorite tip from David was that as long as the bride and groom are on the dance floor, the rest of the party will follow. Which could not have been more true the band and us dancing had the floor packed all night.
I love live music and knew I wanted a band versus DJ for my wedding. I was recommended DRM and am so happy with how the night went. David scheduled a phone call with me to go over the different options we had for our wedding. We went with a package that had a classical duo during our ceremony, jazz trio during cocktail hour, and a 10 piece orchestra during the reception with David as the emcee and a DJ too. During the planning process, David had a ton of availability to meet with us and answer any questions I had. His band was able to learn new songs for our wedding and he had tons of suggestions for how our night could run smoothly. The ceremony director, Alex, was able to take all my notes and help my ceremony vision come to life. The musicians learned a song on the piano, and they were able to have my step sister sing the processional. The timing was perfect and it played out exactly how I pictured. The reception dance floor was packed all night long! The band played old songs, new songs, etc. The perfect combo to get everyone up and dancing. They even surprised my husband and I who are both teachers with a chalkboard for guests to sign, what a great memory! Professional pictures and videos take what feels like forever to come in, but David had taken lots of behind the scenes videos and uploaded them to a YouTube page the next morning. It has been so fun going back and reliving small parts of our special day! DRM played such a huge part in making our night memorable and so much fun, I highly recommend!
Hiring David Rothstein was one of our best wedding decisions! You can tell he has been in this business for a long time and is passionate about making his couples happy. As MC he kept the band, DJ, guests etc on schedule, so the night flowed perfectly. Before our wedding day David had us fill out a questionnaire about us, which he then turned into a thoughtful gift/ image for our guests to sign. The best part out of everything is that our guests were happy and dancing the night away! Thank you David and team!
We highly recommend picking The David Rothstein Band for your wedding or event!! We did a lot of research before choosing a band, and we would choose them again in an instant if we had to do it again! First, the band is incredible. We had people on the dance floor all night long (even when the room lights were on brighter than they should've been). My family and friends are very tough critics when it comes to live music, and so many of our guests went out of their way to tell us how much they loved the band. The venue employees also kept mentioning how it was the most packed dance floor they'd ever seen. David and his team were so easy to work with and helped extensively with planning the timeline and logistics - we opted not to use a wedding planner and David made it so easy for us! I also highly recommend going with the 'dancing between courses' schedule - it creates such fun momentum for guests and dancing and David worked well with our food/venue with timing. Can't recommend them enough!! Thanks David Rothstein Band!
David Rothstein Music is simply amazing. From our very first conversation, we immediately noticed how detail-oriented, organized and professional David and his team were. David is a wonderful communicator- incredibly prompt and responsive, which was so appreciated during the wedding planning process. David would always answer our emails or texts within minutes/hours- never ignored a question, comment or message. He was always open to having a phone conversation with us, even if was about the simplest of things. As a couple communicating with multiple vendors, David was one of the best, if not the best vendor we had the pleasure of working with.
My now husband and I never felt like we were just “another couple planning a wedding” when interacting with David. He made our wedding feel personal from the moment we started working together. We had a LOT of different ideas for how we could incorporate some family traditions and fun/unique ideas into our day and David was ALL about it. He thrives on making weddings feel very personal/customized and not “just another wedding.” He worked with us to help make our vision of having a family member join the band and perform a few Elvis songs, played “walk up” songs for our maid of honor and best man as they were announced for their speeches, played the exact songs we requested as our guests entered the reception, and worked with us to make our vision of a “moonlight dance” with just us two (as our guests were exiting) a reality. One of the most impressive parts about David’s service was something we didn’t know about until the wedding was over- David actually worked very closely with my mom and dad to coordinate music and other details for my dad’s father of the bride speech. My dad had a song written for us and planned out a little skit. David had multiple posters made with the lyrics and photos of our family on it, and coordinated all the details with my parents to ensure everything worked out perfectly for my dad’s speech. It was perfect.
In addition to all of the behind the scenes planning, the band itself was truly impeccable- so interactive with our wedding guests, incredibly talented and entertaining. We still get compliments about our wedding band months and months later. Lastly, David himself was very active throughout the reception. This is something very unique to DRM- David isn’t on stage performing with the band, he is the emcee and facilitator throughout the night. Again, without knowing it in the moment, David took photos and videos of the band, and us/our guests dancing, and sent these to us the next day. We didn’t have our photographer/videographer stay for much of the dancing part of the reception, so the photos and videos that David took are some of the only footage we have from those hours of the night, which we will cherish forever. All in all, choosing David and his team for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding day. Thank you David and team, so much, for helping us celebrate the best day of our lives!
David and his band are truly amazing. You're probably reading other reviews, thinking "sure, everyone says their band is amazing" - but no, David is truly in a league of his own. First off, David is essentially a wedding planner on his own - throughout the planning process, David proactively reached out to us to check in and guided us through not just band-specific questions, but also answering other questions we had about the wedding. He provided templates and potential timelines to help us think through our day, and scheduled time to go over them with us. On the day of the wedding, his band was absolutely spectacular - we had a Jazz Trio during cocktail hour, who set the mood perfectly, and were extremely talented. When it came time to move from Cocktail Hour to the Reception for dinner, David acted as wedding planner, helping to gently guide people into the room to find their seats. He then became the most eloquent MC, first introducing us to "Everlasting Love" and then guiding us to our cake cutting to "How Sweet it is" (his suggestion). In addition, for each speech, he not only introduced the speaker, but was waiting for them afterwards with a glass of champagne.
You may have seen that David likes to do something special for his couples - he is truly SO thoughtful. Our last name is Armor, and my husband is a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan - David got a real steel helmet (from a suit of armor) for us and had all of our guests sign it! It is truly something we will treasure forever. Not only that, but David recommended that we seal the helmet, and for several days afterwards, has sent suggestions on the best sealant to use, even going so far as to go to Home Depot and ask for me! If you can't tell, the theme here is that David always goes above and beyond.
In terms of the band during the Reception - I mean, just WOW. Every single musician, from the incredible vocalists, to the DJ who could also rap, to the percussionist on the Bongo drums who also played the Violin, and everyone in between was just SO TALENTED. At one point, the horn section came onto the dance floor and really got the dancing jumpstarted again! It feels like half of my guests came up to me individually to tell me how amazing the band was - both during the wedding and after, and the compliments continue to trickle in. If I could have my wedding again, I'd hire David in a heartbeat - my husband and I keep reliving it - through photos and videos that David has sent us! While we are waiting for our professional pictures and videos, it is so wonderful to have all the content that David captured to relive our special night. I truly can't say enough good things - David Rothstein and his band are the best of the best, both in character and in musical talent!
We hired David Rothstein Music for our August 2022 wedding. We had a Jazz Trio perform for cocktail hour and dinner, the 10-piece Avalon Band for dancing, and a solo DJ for late night. Overall, our experience was really great!
David Rothstein is SUPER responsive and fun to talk to. He went above and beyond for us by contacting our venue coordinator and driving several hours to scout our venue. Since he wasn't going to be on-site during our wedding, he recorded videos to share with the band crew to ensure a smooth setup. David also gave us a thoughtful gift. He is a great guy and easy to work with!
The musicians were also very talented. Our guests really enjoyed the band, and we received a lot of compliments throughout the night!
Overall, we are happy with our decision to hire David Rothstein Music, however we felt slightly misled by the advertisement of unlimited special requests/ song requests. We both love to dance, so we spent months putting a song list together under the impression that all of our requests would be played. While the band and DJ played some of the songs on our list, they also played a good amount that were not. There was nothing wrong with the songs that were played, we were just expecting that our song requests would be prioritized, which wasn't the case. Additionally, our venue coordinator informed us that there was some issues with the band setup process, which impacted the dinner service. I believe this was due to inclement weather and poor driving conditions, so not really the fault of the band.
Again, overall a really great experience!
From our first phone call with David, through the end of our reception, David and his team provided unparalleled service. The band is fantastic and your guests are guaranteed to have a great night. David's ability to "captain" the ship throughout the night is similarly unrivaled. The icing on the cake, of course, is his ability to add a unique touch to your event. (I mean, what other band leader would provide us an authentic replica of Tom Cruise's Top Gun jacket for guests to sign?!) Do yourself a favor and stop your search. Book this band today!
Response from the Vendor on 08/22/2022
Thank you so much Corbin! Your wedding was so much fun. I really appreciate your enthusiasm not only in your review but at your wedding. It was so much fun seeing everybody up on the dance floor all night. Glad you enjoyed the Latin music. Love...
d that you were able to play guitar with our band too. You sounded great. So happy you loved the replica top gun jacket and sunglasses. It was definitely a high-energy Top Gun celebration! Thanks again Corbin!
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 always 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 talented 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 of 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...and 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 accommodate 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 and 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 wedding 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 weddings 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 floor 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 no
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.
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 over 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!!
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 everything 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 this 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 sign 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, customer-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!