Leading with Musicality and Ingenuity!
Chicago and Burbs, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana
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Mike Zabrin
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Funktastic Productions is a Chicago, IL-based ensemble that specializes in performing a variety of musical genres at wedding celebrations. When you book a Funktastic wedding, you book a packed dance floor with a contagious atmosphere for all! If you're looking for the high-energy night of your dreams, Funktastic is your band. We'd love to work with you to create a completely customized setlist and night you won't forget. Trust us, your guests will be talking about it for years to come. Funktastic sets the standard for luxury entertainment for life's biggest occasions.
We build your night through music, which is nothing short of EPIC entertainment with NO limits. We provide full sound production, offer live music and DJs for every aspect of your wedding. Imagine your favorite song being played by a string quartet at your ceremony. Build your musical journey by adding in a classy vibe through our Jazz Trio or Dinner Quartets. Imagine your first dance and the excitement everyone has as guests start to dance to a FULL band with horns.
There's a reason we have a reputation as Chicago's Best Wedding Band. Schedule a call with us today!
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Instruments
Banjo
Bass
Cello
Fiddle
Guitar
Keyboard
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Bluegrass
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Mike Zabrin
Owner
Originating from his original music band, Mike Zabrin's Funktastic, he performs every year on WGN Midday News, several interviews on WGN radio, Bass Player Magazine, Jazz Corner, and hundreds of other notable world-wide publications.
A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, Mike had his start playing the blues! Throughout college, he toured around the country with Chicago Blues Hall of Fame acts,.
Mike opened for acts like Buddy Guy at his club, Legends, and Bob Seger at The Allstate Arena. He was even recording projects with members of Kool & The Gang. During this time, an advocate for music education, Mike was also the GM of the music school, School of Rock.
Having the best musicians Chicago has to offer under his wing, Mike took the wedding & corporate event industry by storm with his company, Funktastic Productions. A keeper of WeddingWire's Couples Choice Awards & The Knot Hall of Fame, they have become the midwest's premier events band.
He lives to create unforgettable experiences with packed dance floors & incredible customer service.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0152 reviews
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Funktastic Productions receives glowing reviews for their exceptional music and service at weddings. From jazz trios to interactive DJs, guests praise the band's versatility, high energy, and ability to keep the dance floor full. Reviewers appreciate the band's professionalism, communication, and personal touches like leading guests from ceremony to cocktail hour. Funktastic's ability to cater to individual preferences, create a fun atmosphere, and provide excellent entertainment makes them a top choice for weddings.Review photos
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megan m
5.0
12/27/2025
fantastic! we had a jazz trio during cocktail hour, quartet during dinner and DJ w/ sax for dancing and would do it all again! Funktastic was easy to communicate with and made sure...
everything went smoothly. They are professional and everyone commented how great the music was throughout the wedding! Many thanks to the entire team for the success- highly recommend!!!!
Meghan M
5.0
11/25/2025
We knew we wanted to have live music at our wedding, and we couldn’t have been more pleased with booking Funktastic for our September wedding at Theater on the Lake in Chicago. We ...
were looking for a fun group that would match our energy, keep the dance floor packed, and play all our favorite songs. We love music and knew it would be a very important part of our wedding day, and the Funktastic team made sure all our needs were met every step of the way. It was super easy to share our song requests – we just made a playlist on Spotify and they took it from there. The Funktastic team even suggested ideas that made the day that much more special - like the saxophonist leading our guests from ceremony to cocktail hour, the jazz band trio during cocktail hour, and the 90s rock medley during the reception that got everyone nodding and singing along on the dance floor. It’s been a couple months since our wedding, and I kid you not - the number one comment we get about our wedding is how fun the band was. Thank you Mike, thank you Alysha, thank you Funktastic!!
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Kit R
5.0
11/19/2025
Funktastic Productions and Amber were such wonderful collaborators on our wedding. As we were hunting for the group that was right for our wedding, we were beginning to feel overwh...
elmed and like every band sounded exactly the same. However, once we heard the folks at Funktastic we knew immediately they were for us. They worked hard to come up with a setlist that worked for us, were communicative about all the little things like ceremony and cocktail music that are sometimes easy to forget, and on the night of they absolutely killed the performance. It really wouldn't have been as special of a day without them providing the soundtrack for the night. Our friends and family couldn't stop gushing about how stellar they were. Can't recommend highly enough.
Becky G
5.0
10/31/2025
This band means business!!!! From the start when we booked them, Mike understood the assignment, get people on the dance floor!!! The energy, the voices, the impromptu on the dance...
floor singing and choreography was the cherry on top! Everyone keeps talking about how amazing our band was we can’t stop smiling! Our goal for the wedding was fun, and this band BROUGHT IT! We even booked the instrumentals for our ceremony which was a special touch. We are so thankful Funktastic was available for our special night!! Every vendor we booked said how obsessed they were with our band, and we understand why! Thank you thank you!!!! BEST NIGHT EVER!! Pink pony club forever 💖🎤🎺🎸🎷 thank you beyond- Becky & Spencer!! We could not recommend this band more!
Maria B
5.0
10/27/2025
THE BEST! Didn't leave the dance floor all night. The sax player was incredible being interactive with the crowd. It was a real hit. The DJ played exactly what we wanted and killed...
it. Worth every penny! Highly recommend if you want a fun dance floor!
Max U
5.0
9/23/2025
If I could give 100 stars I would! Mike and the entire Funktastic family are unbelievable! If you are in the process of looking for a high-energy, professional band for your event ...
that will keep the dance floor PACKED the entire night, BOOK THEM NOW! I'm still riding the high of my son's wedding this past weekend. I literally cried while speaking to the lead vocalist at the end of the night. I told her how much I loved our evening and it was because of them! The vocalists, musicians and sound engineers were insanely fabulous! It is now 3 days later and I still have friends and family raving about this band. They are so easy to work with as well. They take the time to listen to the bride and groom and really get a feel for the vision they have of how they want the night to be. Funktastic has a very extensive catalog of songs they know, and they are will to learn a few new ones for your event. We wanted the band members to interact with our guests and they did. The main vocalist came out onto the dance floor and the crowd went WILD! We had countless guests tell us they were the best wedding band they have ever heard! As my friends are now the age where their kids all start to get married, I will absolutely be encouraging them to book Funktastic. Thank you, Mike and the rest of Funktastic for giving us a night that we will never forget!
Jack W
4.0
9/17/2025
Amazing band. Wildly talent and 100% WILL be one of the biggest hits on your big day. Only word of caution, limit your “must play” songs. They will learn songs for you, but of the ...
5-6 songs we asked for they only played 2. Which left some folks in our wedding party disappointed including me. Regardless, they were incredible and you’d be making a great choice hiring them
Josh G
5.0
9/11/2025
We absolutely loved Funktastic at our wedding. We booked the piano and strings for our ceremony, jazz trio for our cocktail hour, and DJ Sirvaun with accompanying saxophone for our...
dancing. Mike was very helpful and responsive throughout the planning process as was Sirvaun as we talked through song choices and play lists. Despite some logistical hurdles such as some distance between ceremony and reception and a fairly small dance floor, but they were extremely professional and made it all work seamlessly.
We received enthusiastic compliments about all parts of the Funktastic package from beginning to end. Guests talked about how good the strings and piano were throughout the ceremony and I loved what I heard through the adrenaline as well! The jazz trio was the perfect compliment for our cocktail hour and setting. DJ Sirvaun put on an amazing show and did a great job combining songs we wanted into an amazing mix. The accompanying saxophone took it to another level and had the whole room really into the music. Our wedding venue loved the combo so much they plan to recommend it to future weddings as an amazing option to future couples at their venue. We couldn’t agree more and we have absolutely no regrets about choosing Funktastic.
Nicole R
5.0
9/09/2025
Mike Amber and their entire team are absolutely amazing! The band is so so talented and they kept the energy up all night long! With them at your wedding the dance floor will be pa...
cked! They are the band you need for a fun wedding!
Holly Z
5.0
8/31/2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding band - we cannot put into words how happy we were with Funktastic Productions!! They were so wonderful to work with and kept our party g...
oing all night! We also used their photobooth services and our guests loved it. The photos were really great quality.
Elyssa K
5.0
8/22/2025
Funktastic really live up to their name! We definitely wanted to have a live band for our wedding and after searching through quite a few, we landed on Funktastic.
Amber and the c...
rew were wonderful in helping us plan and execute a killer setlist. They went hard and their musicianship is stellar.
They were so kind to let me (the groom) sit in with them on a number and even learned a song I wrote for my wife and played it with me that night. It was truly a dream come true to do that, and I'm so thankful that they were open to the idea.
Funktastic are just an all-around great and talented band who we found to be very accomodating, fun and great to work with.
If you dig 60s soul/Motown especially, this is the band.
Book em', you won't regret it.
Marissa B
5.0
7/28/2025
We hired Funktastic for our July 12th wedding and we cannot say enough good things about them. They were absolutely amazing! Amber was a pleasure to work with and from the moment t...
hey started playing, they brought a vibrant energy to the room. They were soulful, upbeat and matched the tone of the event perfectly.
So many of our guests came up to us throughout the evening (and even after!) to rave about how great the band sounded. They truly added something special to our celebration and helped make it unforgettable.
If you're looking for a fun, soulful, talented, and high-energy group to bring your wedding or event to life, look no further. We’re so grateful we found them and that they made our night a blast!
David H
5.0
7/27/2025
We are still on cloud nine from our wedding, and a huge part of that is thanks to this incredible band. From the moment they started playing, they completely lit up the room. The e...
nergy, talent, and professionalism they brought to every single set was unmatched. Our guests were blown away—and the dance floor was packed all night long.
They nailed everything from our first dance to the final song of the night, with seamless transitions, great pacing, and a playlist that felt perfectly tailored to us. They knew exactly how to read the room and keep everyone—from our grandparents to our college friends—engaged and dancing.
Beyond their musical ability (which was top-tier), they were also a dream to work with: responsive, kind, and totally organized in the lead-up to the event. They made us feel completely at ease, and their passion for what they do was so evident.
We’ve had so many guests tell us it was the best wedding band they’ve ever heard—and we couldn’t agree more. If you're lucky enough to book them, do it. They made our night unforgettable.
Caroline W
5.0
7/26/2025
Funktastic were incredible to work with. You could tell they take such pride in what they do. Their passion bleeds in every interaction you have with them. EVERY guest after the we...
dding asked for their info and said it was the best band they’ve ever seen at a wedding. They’re interactive, energetic and truly captivating. I’d work with them 10x over again - just plz stay in business for our future vow Renewal!!
Allie K
5.0
7/10/2025
Funktastic was the HIGHLIGHT of our wedding last month! Our guests absolutely loved the band and the DJ hybrid setup. The violinist was a STAR, along with all of the other musical ...
performers. Our dance floor was packed the whole night, the energy was electric, and we could not have asked for more! We are so thankful for Mike and his entire team - they were so flexible with us and worked with us on every song we wanted to include. Completely went above and beyond! Would 100% recommend for your wedding!
Lisa S
5.0
6/18/2025
Funktastic helped make our wedding unforgettable!! They were so professional and helped hype up our guests and keep everyone dancing the entire night! We had the best time and can’...
t thank them enough 🩷
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 06/19/2025
Hi Lisa and Max!! Thank you SOO much for your kind words and we had a blast at your weddin...
g at RPM Events!! You both were so much fun to work with, and I'm so happy to hear that you had the best time!! Congratulations you two!!
Sophia F
5.0
6/10/2025
Funktastic provided us with a jazz duo for the cocktail hour, and a DJ + saxophone player for the reception. All were amazing and allowed us to enjoy the night without having to wo...
rry about anything. Everyone we communicated with at Funktastic was extremely easy to work with and very receptive to our requests. DJ Servaun also attended our final walk through at the venue which allowed us to feel totally confident that everything was in place for the day of. I would certainly recommend Funktastic to any future couples!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 06/19/2025
Hey Sophia! Thanks so much for your 5 star review. I'm so happy to hear that our DJ attend...
ing the final walk through helped ensure that everything was in place for day of. So happy to hear it was seamless day of too. It was an honor to be your DJ & Sax combo, and a huge congratulations!!
Hannah D
5.0
6/09/2025
The band was amazing everyone loved them!
Andrea S
5.0
6/02/2025
I’m so upset my wedding is over because it means the band isn’t playing anymore. From their easy to use online portal, the song choices, to Mike working so hard to create the perfe...
ct set list, it was all around a great experience. Mike was so responsive and genuinely just seemed so excited about our song selections. He suggested adding on a rapper and it was the best decision and only enhanced the evening. The talent of this band is unmatched and our guests could not stop raving about it!! Would recommend them to anyone who will listen.
Meg R
5.0
5/14/2025
Funktastic was absolutely incredible and one of the biggest highlights of our wedding—for both us and so many of our guests. We had the jazz trio for cocktails, a rotating quartet ...
during dinner, and the full 8-piece band for dancing, and every single musician was insanely talented.
Amber, the MC, was a dream to work with—so organized and professional, and she has the voice of an angel. The band was also super flexible throughout the night. One of our favorite moments was when the horn section led a second line to transition guests from the ballroom to the pergola—it was so fun and unforgettable! We’d hire them again in a heartbeat.
David L
5.0
5/02/2025
Look no further - this is your band for funk, soul, hip-hop, afro-beats, even house. I knew they would be good because I knew one of their bass players from back when I was young ...
and hip, and they absolutely exceeded expectations. Dancing to their cover of Big Pimpin is one of the most joyous moments of my life. On the other hand, they learned an oldie that's sentimental for our elders, and even nailed an Herb Alpert joint for our first dance. Thank you Funktastic!!!
Cailee C
5.0
5/01/2025
We had the absolute pleasure of working with DJ Servaun for our wedding at Lacuna Lofts, and he was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our big day. From the very begi...
nning, he was easy to work with and genuinely excited to bring our vision to life.
What truly set the night apart was the live saxophonist, Ryan, playing over all of DJ Servaun's sets - such a cool, unforgettable twist that everyone enjoyed. The blend of live music with the high energy of the DJ mixes created an atmosphere that was electric from start to finish!
Our guests still haven't stopped raving about Funktastic and team. The dance floor was packed all night and the energy never let up. It was exactly what we hoped for and more.
DJ Servaun and team didn't just play music; they created a full-on experience. If you are looking for someone who can bring serious talent, creativity, and unforgettable energy to you wedding, book Funktastic and DJ Servaun!
Phoebe K
5.0
5/01/2025
I can't tell you how many people mentioned the band as a highlight of our wedding. Funktastic brought ALL. THE. energy. SO MUCH talent!! They went above and beyond, learning a last...
-minute song we requested, accompanying my friends during their speech, and playing the funktastic-est rendition of the horah I've ever heard. If you don't hire them, you're frankly missing out big time. Also loved their photobooth, which we added last minute!
Sam B
5.0
4/02/2025
Funktastic was amazing! They made our event. From the music during the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, to the reception, each part was exactly what we hoped for. The dance floor wa...
s always full and everyone said it was the best band they had ever heard at a wedding!
The photo booth and memory book were a big hit also.
We highly, highly recommend Funktastic and will use them again in the future. Amber was incredible and Mike amazing to work with!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 04/05/2025
Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review! It was truly an honor to be your wedding ...
band and bring the full experience to life at Marriot Lincolnshire—from the live violin and piano for your ceremony, to the cocktail jazz trio, our 8-piece band, photo booth, light-up wristbands, and the live DJ for your after party. We’re thrilled to hear everything was amazing and that your guests thought it was the best band they’ve ever heard! That means the world to us. Amber and I also really appreciate your kind words—it was such a joy working with you every step of the way. A big congratulations!!!!
Jordan P
5.0
12/15/2024
I cannot speak highly enough of Funktastic, they were instrumental (pun intended) in making our wedding reception incredible. Mike and Alysha were responsive from the first inquiry...
to the last song and approached the event with just the right combination of having my wife and I make the music align with our tastes while offering guidance when we hit a couple roadblocks. Their setlist is extensive and the ability to request a few songs not already included on it made the soundtrack to the night even more special (and they knocked those songs out of the park). The band members are extremely talented, and set the tone song after song for our guests that were rarely off the dance floor all night. Plus, they let my band and I fill in for a song and were gracious enough to let us borrow the instruments and equipment we needed. Alysha crushed it as the emcee and had no problem respectfully herding cats throughout the night during speeches, blessings, etc. You're in great hands with the Funktastic team!
Kaylie W
5.0
11/26/2024
Funktastic was so crucial in our special day!! We were so lucky to have DJ Aaron as our sound engineer and DJ our wedding reception. Aaron made sure the dance floor was PACKED all ...
night! We also added a three piece bad for our ceremony, and a saxophonist during our reception. Funktastic owner, Mike, was incredible to work with and helped us get everything we envision. Thank you Funktastic!!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 11/29/2024
Hi Kaylie!! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Funktastic ...
was such a crucial part of your special day. DJ Servaun (Aaron) loved keeping the dance floor packed. The String Trio for ceremony & Cocktails, and saxophonist later with the DJ added a special touch to your celebration. I'm so delighted myself and the team could help bring your vision to life. Congratulations again, and thank you for letting Funktastic be part of your unforgettable day! -Mike
Madeline M
5.0
11/23/2024
Funktastic, in my humble opinion, is a make or break vendor if you are having a wedding in Chicago! I cannot imagine what my wedding would have been like without them (shoutout to ...
Alysha) and I really do not want to! The first compliment everyone gave me on my wedding had to do with the incredible band, they really set the tone for the day. Book them, trust me!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 11/26/2024
Hi Madeline!! Thank you so much for the glowing review, and made my day to know you couldn...
't imagine your wedding at Salvage One without us. Thank you so much again, and congratulations!!!! Honored to be a part of your special day :)
Scott G
5.0
11/10/2024
Funktastic Productions LLC gave us the absolute best experience for our wedding day, starting with the setup process by Mike. Our MC, Amber, was fantastic in leading our jazz trio ...
for cocktail hour and quartet for our dinner. Our guests absolutely raved about their performance and they catered the wedding songs just for us with multiple unique cover requests. Best of all, our first dance was performed in epic fashion and will give ourselves and our family lasting memories. We'd highly, highly recommend Funktastic Productions for anyone looking for wedding entertainment!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 11/22/2024
Hi Scott,
Thanks so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear that Funktastic P...
roductions made your wedding day unforgettable. I'm glad the setup process went smoothly, and it’s great to hear Amber did such a fantastic job as your MC.
We're delighted your guests loved the jazz trio and dinner quartet, and that we could make your wedding songs special with those unique cover requests. Your first dance being a hit means the world to us, and we’re honored to have been a part of those lasting memories.
Thanks again for the high recommendation!
Best,
Mike
Tayler J
5.0
10/27/2024
Having a live band was one of our top priorities for our wedding day, and after researching tons of incredible bands in the Chicagoland area, we kept hearing great things about Fun...
ktastic. From our first call with Mike, we knew we had found the right band. His energy is infectious, and you can tell how passionate he is about what he does and the service they provide.
We booked the 7-piece band and photobooth, and we couldn’t recommend them more! We had the opportunity to request up to seven songs for them to learn, and we worked closely with Amber on the setlist. It's been four weeks since our wedding, and our guests are still raving about how amazing the band was.
From the moment they started playing, the dance floor was packed until the very end. I even had to take a quick break because I was so exhausted from all the singing and dancing! Funktastic truly made our wedding unforgettable. If you’re looking for a band that will keep your guests on their feet and make your night one to remember, Funktastic is the way to go!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 11/22/2024
Hi Tayler,
YESSS! Thanks so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear that Fun...
ktastic Productions made your wedding day unforgettable. Our team had a blast working with you on the setlist, and we're so happy our energy and passion shined through.
Knowing the dance floor was packed all night and your guests are still talking about the band weeks later is amazing. We're glad you loved the 7-piece band and the photo booth, and we really appreciate your recommendation.
Wishing you both all the best, and thanks again for choosing Funktastic for your big day!
Congratulations!!!
Mike
Sarah K
5.0
10/16/2024
Funktastic was AMAZING! The entire process was seamless and fun. Ron listened to what we wanted and delivered. We received so many compliments on the music and how cool it was havi...
ng sax and drums paired with our DJ. Loved it!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 11/22/2024
Hi Sarah,
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had an a...
mazing experience with Funktastic. DJ Ron is truly dedicated to making each event special, and we're glad he delivered exactly what you wanted.
It's awesome to know your guests enjoyed the music and the unique combo of the DJ with sax and drums. We're so happy you loved it!
Thanks again for your kind words!
Best,
Mike
Kelsey M
5.0
10/16/2024
We are so happy that we went with Funktastic for our music! We went with the hybrid DJ and everyone had a great time! Aaron and the sax and drums did a great job keeping people on ...
the dancefloor for the entire night! It was such a great experience for everyone we could not be happier with how the night turned out!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 11/22/2024
Hi Kelsey!!
Thank you so much for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you and...
your guests had a fantastic time with our hybrid DJ. Aaron/DJ Servaun, along with the sax and drums, always aim to keep the energy high and the dance floor packed, and it’s wonderful to know they succeeded.
We're delighted that the night was a great experience for everyone. Your happiness with how everything turned out means the world to us!
Thanks again for choosing Funktastic!
Best,
Mike
Alec S
5.0
10/08/2024
Funktastic was great. We had such a wonderful time with this band for our wedding!
Stephanie M
5.0
10/07/2024
We worked with Mike in the beginning of our DJ process. He was so receptive and helpful throughout the whole planning process. We then got ur MC Robby who was amazing. Making th...
e playlists were super easy and all the songs we wanted were played- we even hired the saxophonists which our guests LOVED!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 11/22/2024
Hi Stephanie!!
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! I’m thrilled to hear you had such...
a positive experience from the beginning of the planning process. Robby is an amazing MC, and it's great to know he helped make your day special.
I'm glad the playlist creation was smooth and that all your favorite songs were played. The addition of the saxophonist was a fantastic choice, and it's awesome to hear that your guests loved it!
Thanks again for your kind words and for choosing Funktastic!
Best,
Mike
Colleen O
5.0
9/17/2024
Funktastic is INCREDIBLE! Not only are they incredible musicians, singers, and artists; they're all friends and the energy between is palpable and warm! They're an incredible team,...
and we were so lucky to have them play at our wedding this September. I would recommend them 100x over!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 11/22/2024
Hi Colleen,
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enj...
oyed Funktastic's performance. Our team genuinely loves what we do, and it really helps that we're all friends—the chemistry on stage is something we’re very proud of, and we're glad it came through on your special day.
We're so grateful you chose us to be a part of your wedding, and your recommendation means the world to us.
Thanks again for your kind words, and congrats on an amazing wedding!!!!
Best,
Mike
Andy P
5.0
8/28/2024
Funktastic were amazing! It’s been a month since our wedding and people are still complimenting them. They are top notch musicians of course, but what my bride and I were really ...
impressed by was their impeccable professionalism throughout the entire process. Simply said, they are remarkably easy to work with. From the moment you begin working with them, it’s clear they want to make your day special. They provide you with an exhaustive song list for you to choose from, and on top of that they actively encourage you to pick songs for them to learn for you. So back to their musicianship, all I can say is “wow”! While we had a relatively small wedding, Funktastic made it feel like it was a full on dance party! So no matter what size your wedding is, Funktastic will supersede all of your expectations. Bonus tip: we got their jazz trio offering for our cocktail hour and they were amazing for that as well. Well worth it if you’re considering live music for that part of your wedding.
Lucinda W
5.0
8/18/2024
We cannot say enough positive things about Funktastic. We hired them for our wedding in July and so many of our guests have said that they were the best wedding band they have ever...
experienced. They are real musicians with an incredible range of talent. We worked with Alysha who was absolutely lovely in the preparations and has the most incredible voice. They kept the party going all night, played a wide range of songs and were so much fun. Hands down the best vendors we hired, cannot recommend them enough!
Maggie W
5.0
8/07/2024
From start to finish our experience with Funktastic was incredible. Our wedding was almost 2 months ago and people are still commenting on the band and how great they sounded. Huge...
thanks to Amber for leading the party and keeping people on the dance floor all night. We will recommend Funktastic to everyone!
Katie T
5.0
8/02/2024
5 stars isn’t enough!!! Music was absolutely fantastic. Everyone raved about how awesome our band was! They were able to customize our playlist exactly how we envisioned it. We lov...
e Funktastic!!!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 11/22/2024
Hi Katie,
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We’re so happy to hear that the music...
was exactly what you envisioned and that you and your guests loved us. It was a blast customizing the playlist for you, and we’re so glad everything turned out perfectly!
We loved being part of your big day. Thanks again for the kind words!!!
Best,
Mike
Beny C
5.0
7/28/2024
In all of the decisions that were made in order for us to have as great of a wedding weekend that we had, choosing Funktastic for our band was right up at the top. The first conver...
sation we had with Mike was incredibly positive as he shared the band's background, capabilities, and we knew we would be in good hands with them. They're an incredibly creative and thoughtful group of people, being able to read the room and make changes on the fly and also knowing how to work the crowd and get people excited without being gimmicky or heavy-handed. They're far more than just a wedding band and after getting to know a few members, we're excited to follow their musical projects in Chicago. Thank all of you for the energy you put into our wedding night, you were one of the biggest highlights and our guests are still telling us how great you sounded!
Michael D
5.0
7/23/2024
Book them. That's it, that's the review. They are incredible, from the preparation, the pre-wedding support, the AMAZING music, and the versatility, Funktastic is incredible every ...
step of the way! Our dance floor was packed the whole night. Well worth the price, an absolute highlight of our celebration!
(For reference we booked: 6 piece band + 3rd Vocalist + 1 Tenor Sax, Jazz Trio, & Photo Booth w/memory book)
Lenny K
5.0
7/20/2024
I can’t say enough about our experience with Mike and Funktastic. We recently had them play at our daughter’s wedding in Lake Geneva.
From the beginning Mike was extremely eas...
y to work with. He understands how stressful the planning of a wedding can be. He is positive, responsive and accommodating. We were able to pick the songs we wanted and approve the set list before the event. They were also willing to learn several songs they didn’t know..
Then came the wedding night. The band stepped up to another level. Their playing and musicianship were fantastic. We had a big dancing group and Funktastic delivered all night long. The dance floor was full start to finish. We would not hesitate to hire them again. I only gave a 5 star rating because I couldn’t give more.
P.S. we also had them supply a Photo Booth for the guests and was surprised and pleased at how much it was used and enjoyed.
Jessica G
5.0
7/18/2024
Funktastic truly made our wedding. All of our guests were on the dance floor from the minute it opened until the night ended and that was all due to Funktastic and their amazing te...
am! The lead singer for our wedding was LaShera and she was absolutely incredible and so talented. We loved how interactive she was with our guests and how much of a positive energy she brought! We cannot recommend Funktastic more!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 07/19/2024
Love that picture of us!! Thanks so much for your 5 star review of our wedding band, Jessi...
ca! So happy to hear that your guests were on the dance floor from the first song to the very last song! Thanks for commenting on how wonderful LaShera was at your wedding, she definitely brings fun and positive energy!!! Congratulations, we had an absolute blast!!!
Stu Y
5.0
7/16/2024
To say Funktastic lived up to their name of being fantastic would be the understatement of the century and anyone considering them for their wedding band should just stop researchi...
ng and hire them on the spot. They were truly an amazing band and made our entire wedding experience unreal. From the start, working with Mike was amazing as he was so helpful in helping coordinate all of our details. As we got closer to the event, we couldn't say enough good things about Amber who helped handle all logistics and worked with us on our set list. Finally, and most importantly, day of they were truly magical on stage, and brought unbelievable engagement and energy throughout the entire night! We had the honor of having LaShera as our main host, and it truly felt like a concert more than a wedding band. I can't say enough great things about them and truly if you're considering them for any event, just do yourself a favor and hire them right now!
Melissa M
5.0
7/07/2024
Where to begin, funktastic was by far the best decision we made while wedding planning. Amber was so wonderful to work with while planning everything with the wedding. We had numer...
ous zoom check ins prior to the big day where she answered all our questions and helped us walk through the set list and day of logistics. They made it all so easy. They absolutely go above and beyond (Amber even went to our venue a few weeks prior to make sure they’d have all the power hookups they would need). We were able to pick our own set list from there enormous library of songs and even added in a few songs that they learned for us.
Day of, the entire band absolutely ROCKED! We could not have asked for anything better. They made the day run so smoothly. We had the solo guitarist play for our ceremony who was incredible. They set up all the microphone and sound systems for the ceremony which worked perfectly even though we had a large outdoor wedding and it was quite windy. We had the jazz trio play during cocktail hour which we got so many compliments on and it really set the ambiance for our outdoor cocktail hour.
Amber, the MC and lead singer, did an incredible job with all the wedding party entrances, speech announcement and first dances. We had the band play our first dance and it was the best decision ever.
The Amber, HG, and the entire band kept the dance floor PACKED all night and their energy was unmatched. HG’s voice in Tennessee Whiskey was stunning.
Overall, if you’re reading this, book them right now!
Colleen S
5.0
6/21/2024
All I can say is WOW! All of our guests agreed that Funktastic was one of their favorite parts of our wedding. From the very start, Mike wanted to make our special day extra specia...
l. The dance floor on the night of the wedding was PACKED! The rap song mashup that funktastic was nothing I’ve ever heard of at a wedding and our guests LOVED it. If you want a band that is not just going to play ordinary wedding band music, then I highly recommend going with Funktastc- they are worth every penny and more. Thank you for making our wedding SO amazing!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 06/21/2024
Hey Colleen!! Thank you so much for your 5 star review of our wedding band! Loved to hear ...
we were one of your favorite parts of the wedding and the dance floor was packed at your wedding at Chevy Chase. We love a good mashup, so thanks so much for being so fun to plan the music with! Congrats to you and Stephen!!!!
Hillary W
5.0
6/13/2024
So glad we booked Funktastic! The number one thing guests said about our wedding was that the band was incredible. They performed our first dance song so beautifully, and the way A...
lysha MC'd was so full of personality and spirit. Highly recommend!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 06/14/2024
Hi Hillary! YESS Love to hear that!! We loved your set list that we planned together and l...
earning your special request songs made the night SOO fun for us too! Thanks so much, and looking forward to partying again with you next month again at Beny and Jordan's wedding!
Naomi S
5.0
5/27/2024
Funktastic did an INCREDIBLE job playing at our wedding!! The band took our list of favorites and made an amazing set list that kept everyone on the dance floor all night long and ...
felt like a real show. Alysha was our main point of contact, lead singer, and emcee for the night. She kept the energy high and things moving all night long. We had a couple special request songs that they did just for us and they were SO GOOD! I can't say enough wonderful things about Funktastic -- our friends and family haven't stopped raving about the band. 11/10 would recommend :)
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 06/01/2024
Hi Naomi!! Thank you so much for throwing us 5 stars! We made a great set list together wi...
th you, and so happy to hear it felt like a real show, and that the energy was high! Congratulations!!!
Sophia S
4.0
5/26/2024
Funktastic was a huge highlight of our wedding! We had been to a few weddings where Funktastic was the band and we were so excited to hire them for ours! We had Funktastic re creat...
e a cover we heard for our First Dance song and they absolutely nailed it! Alysha kept the crowd engaged all night, often coming onto the dance floor to interact with guests. We’ve had SO many people tell us how great Funktastic was!
Michael H
5.0
5/23/2024
Funktastic was one of the highlights of our wedding! We had several guests comment on how amazing the band was, and the dance floor was packed all night. Amber at Funktastic was al...
so a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. Can’t recommend them highly enough!
Response from Funktastic Productions LLC. on 06/01/2024
Hi Michael! So glad to hear you found Amber such a pleasure to work with throughout the pl...
anning process, and that we were amazing on the big day. Thanks so much for your review, and congratulations!!!
Elizabeth M
5.0
1/10/2024
Amber and Funktastic absolutely blew us away at our New Years Eve wedding! We knew they’d be great but they far surpassed any expectations we had. They were exactly what we needed,...
and more, to keep the party going all night long. Guests are still reaching out for us, nearly two weeks later, to tell us how great Funktastic is!
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