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Leading with Musicality and Ingenuity!
Based out of Chicago, IL, Funktastic Productions is a wedding band that performs a broad range of musical genres. From Motown classics and funk beats to jazz songs and rock tunes, these versatile musicians and vocalists are ready to elevate your wedding journey. Funktastic Productions performs live at weddings and private events throughout Chicago, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Midwest. This talented ensemble relishes the challenge of learning new songs for your big day and they happily personalize their playlists according to your tastes and preferences. Celebrating diversity and inclusion is at the center of everything this collective does and they are passionate about preserving African-American musical forms. You can choose to have a big band made up of between 6 and 13 musicians and singers, with the option of a horn section available. A string ensemble can perform your ceremony while a jazz trio can play during cocktail hour. For evening receptions, the band merges together to form a supergroup that will take your party to the next level. Their packages include MC duties, high-quality sound and lighting, and curated soundtracks tailored to your requests.
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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, Pop, R&B, Rock
Music Services
Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
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Funktastic completely exceeded every expectation we had! When planning our wedding, Funktastic provided an incredibly user-friendly and flexible setlist builder. It really makes you feel like you can curate exactly the kind of party you want. T...
hey're also willing to learn a few songs, as needed for special moments.
They are probably the best band I've ever encountered at a wedding or event. We received compliment after compliment during our reception on the band. It's now two weeks later, and our friends and family are still talking about how good Funktastic was! I've even had people tell me they wished they would've spent every minute on the dancefloor to not miss out on any song they played. We would highly recommend adding on the extra horns, as it really elevated the party! Thank you again to Alysha and her band members for an incredible evening!
BOOK THEM NOW!! We booked Funktastic for our wedding at the suggestion of our planner during COVID without seeing them perform live. We were looking for a big band that had strong vocalists and an energetic, cohesive feel (i.e. not cookie-cutte...
r wedding band). We also wanted a mix of oldies for the beginning of the night and more hip-hop/pop for the end of the night. Funktastic absolutely blew our expectations out of the water. They do it all! Our guests still cannot stop telling us how amazing they were!! The dance floor was packed the whole night. Mike and Alysha were wonderful to work and the song selection platform is incredibly organized and easy to use. We look forward to seeing them perform live in the near future.
This band is theeee best! They had the dance floor rocking all night! Two things we heard the most from our guests was beautiful ceremony and awesome band! (Both included funktastic) Amber was a dream to work with and kept the party moving. Mi...
ke was also super easy to work with and we all just had a blast. We said afterwards we would hire funktastic for any party we had in the future. We all Just had the time of our lives! Can’t forget to include the dj Drew who rocked out the last hour. Only problem we had was…..we couldn’t dance alllll night!!!! 😂😂Thx again to Mike and Amber and Drew and the whole crew for making our wedding the best!
Funktastic was amazing at our wedding!!! You cannot go wrong with any of their packages! We had a jazz trio for cocktail hour, a jazz quartet for dinner, then the band kicked off the dancing with a 45 minute set followed by DJ Drew! Funktastic ...
was so incredible all night, all of our friends and family loved them! We spoke with a number of bands and DJs, and in many cases you don't know what you're going to get. After having by far our best call with Funktastic, we had the luxury of going to meet the band and watch them play at the Bassment. It was a done deal as soon as they started playing! Not only are they great musicians, but they are great people and so easy to work with. They are super flexible and can accommodate whatever you envision for your special day! Book them now before someone else does!
Funktastic performed at my client's wedding this past Sunday in Madison, WI and everyone had a BLAST! It was an amazing day and we appreciated the fun and energy their entire band brought to the day. We also hired them on for cocktail hour (jaz...
z trio) and the ceremony (sound) and everything went smoothly. They were flexible despite some small changes on the day-of, and really easy to work with. We also appreciated working with Amber and discussing details before the wedding. Overall, we highly recommend Funktastic for your wedding or event needs!
We hired Funktastic to play at our wedding in Carmel Indiana after hearing them at a wedding in Chicago. They are So Good, easy to communicate with and had everyone at our wedding on the floor the entire evening. If you are looking for a entert...
aining, very fun band please hire Funktastic. We had many friends and family members comment on how great the band was, we want to hire them again for another event.
Funktastic is the absolute BEST in the business! I have had the opportunity to see the Funktastic play at the Bassment, multiple friend's weddings, and then my own wedding. The energy, excitement, variety of music, and TALENT that Funktastic br...
ings is unmatched. If you are looking for an amazing wedding band then look no further! Thank you Funktastic for making our wedding the best night ever!
Hands down the best decision we made for our wedding day...there wasn't a single person that wasn't on the dance floor the WHOLE night. When we got engaged they were the only band I wanted - after my cousin got married 3 years ago and my family...
was still raving about the band I knew we had to book them. From the beginning, Mike was so easy to work with, so helpful and so genuinely passionate about music and making sure everything would be great. The process is so simple and the amount of songs to choose from had us deciding for weeks...its so good! Amber was so helpful with logistical questions, timing, helping put together the set list...everything was amazing. Aside from the fact that they're all incredible musicians, they are true entertainers! Amber was right up next to me on the dance floor (actually on the floor at one point with me during Shout!) and there wasn't a second that the dance floor wasn't packed. We didn't want the night to end and can't recommend them enough. They are AMAZING and will get even the most timid guests on the dance floor. We even tried convincing the venue to let us stay longer so they could keep playing. We loved them!
Book them NOW! Funktastic makes the party! Their energy and talent is beyond amazing. Post wedding, I had four soon-to-be brides reach out for their information and one of my friends let me know that she sent them an email at our wedding recep...
tion because she had to have them! They really are that good! They are just so fun and planning with them is easy! So communicative and accommodating.
The best decision we made was to go with this band! Funktastic was absolutely fantastic, and everyone was complementing and raving all night. Band > DJ. Elise helped make the night flow perfectly, and you could tell that they have done hundreds...
of weddings. Elise, Mike and everyone was the right amount of professional and fun. They also played a little 3 piece instrumental at our cocktail hour which was so great. The vocals were amazing, the band was fun, and kept the energy all night. 5 Stars!!
What an amazing performance! We had multiple people come up to us afterwards and say that our wedding was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. We attribute a huge part of that to Funktastic. They were incredible! Although their inventory of ...
songs is already massive, Funktastic learned a handful of songs by our request prior to the wedding. The Jazz Quartet, although I missed it due to wedding party photos, I heard was spectacular. I was really hoping somebody recorded it. Meagan, Mike, and the rest of the band were so easy, flexible, and a joy to work with. I highly recommend Funktastic and I hope to one day work with them again. You guys are the best!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2022
Hi Michael! Wonderful that you found us to be so easy to work with and that it was the best wedding your guests attended! We know it must have been hard waiting two years with the pandemic, but it created even more excitement for us to make sur...
e we put on the best performance ever. Congratulations to you and Jennifer :)
Funktastic was so great to work with for our wedding. The whole process from introductory meetings to working on the set lists was so easy and fun to do with them.
The only thing we wanted was a huge dance party and we certainly got it! They a...
ren’t just any wedding band. They’re true professionals and made sure everyone had the best night ever.
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2022
Hi Annie!! Thank you so much for your 5-star review for our wedding band at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee!! So awesome to hear that everyone had the best night ever. We enjoyed collaborating with you to create the perfect set list :) Thank...
s again!
WOW. Just wow. My now husband and I have always said that our non-negotiable splurge for our wedding was getting a live band instead of a DJ, and we 10000% picked the best band ever by booking Funktastic Productions. We did a 10 piece band, and...
they absolutely rocked it and turned our dance floor into the best dance party of all time. Guests of every generation were raving about Funktastic and hardly left the dance floor all night-- the most repeated compliment we received about our wedding was that the band was incredible! From a planning perspective, Mike and Elise were wonderful to work with and made the coordination a breeze. I can not recommend Funktastic Productions enough! Run, don't walk, to book them for your wedding :)
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2022
Thanks Michaela!! So awesome to hear we were the most repeated compliment and kept your dance floor packed all night. Nothing like a big 10 piece band! Thank you for being so wonderful to work with as well, and congrats to you and Zach!! We lov...
ed learning your special requests, especially the Acoustic version of "Sweet Child Of Mine" for the dance with your dad!!
Funktastic was AMAZING from start to finish! They were super easy to work with, learned the songs we requested beautifully, were timely and didn't give us anything at all to worry about, and most importantly the dance floor was PACKED the whole...
time & Funktastic really made it the BEST party ever! All of our guests have raved about how much fun they had dancing & singing - thank you so much to Amber, Mike, & the Band!!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2022
Hi Emma! Glad to hear we didn't give you anything to worry about and that kept your dance floor packed the whole time. We LOVED playing your wedding at The Riviera in Lake Geneva! Your request of the band playing "Romeo and Juliet" by Dire Stra...
its for the parent dances was so memorable, and it makes us feel really good to hear we made the dance sets the best party ever. Congratulations to you and Jason!!!
Funktastic was.... FANTASTIC! Excellent musicians, fun, professional. We had the saxophonist and pianist as part of the ceremony. Their performance enhanced the ceremony and made the recessional and processional so special. The band played ...
the reception and we danced until the end of the night! They had a huge song list with a wide variety of genres from which we could choose. Great to work with! We would highly recommend Funktastic. Thanks so much Mike and all band members! (Happy Mother of the Bride and Bride)
We saw Funktastic at a friends wedding in 2020 and knew we had to hire them for ours- and it was 100% the right decision! Mike & Alysha were so helpful through the entire process, giving their ideas but also letting us have full autonomy - they...
let us make the set list, learned new songs for us, and even let me father join them for 2 songs which was a really special moment for us. Funktastic played for our ceremony (guitar), during cocktail hour (instrumental jazz trio) and also during the reception (7 piece band). They were so engaging and kept the dance floor full all night- our guests did not want it to end! They are worth every penny & we are so happy to have them as part of our big day. Thank you Mike, Alysha, & rest of the crew!!
The band was absolutely phenomenal - guests did not leave the dance floor! They did a great job reading the crowd and pivoting their set list accordingly; it was honestly the best ever! I cannot recommend them enough and had several guests reac...
h out since the wedding to get their contact info for their own upcoming wedding or for events they are hosting.
BOOK THIS BAND FOR YOUR WEDDING. When we started planning our big day, a fun live band was #1 on our list. We talked to a few groups, but we knew Funktastic was the one right when we talked to Mike. They brought our vision of a big, New Orleans...
party to life! They worked with us to put together a set list based on our likes and their expertise. Everyone was on the dance floor all night! (Literally everyone, our 84 year old grandma stayed until the last song.). The band was the highlight of the night for so many of our guests, weeks later we are still getting compliments about them.
The attention to detail they gave us was incredible. Mike, Alysha, and team were responsible, diligent, and made our planning stress free. I would recommend them one million times over.
Our review in a nutshell: hire Funktastic immediately. If you want everyone to have a great time, party the whole reception, and be entertained by talented and fun people, they're for you (I guess if you don't want those things maybe look elsew...
here). We had a relatively small wedding, and they still added so much energy that I think it's possible every one of our guests commented how great the band was (including some that texted us after because they wanted Funktastic at their wedding). Just watch their videos and remember they are even better in person. Alysha, the lead singer, will be the best wedding singer you've ever heard, and she'll make sure everyone has a good time, whether it's a slow dance or "Shout," and may even get out in the crowd with the mic for some songs. We had a 6-piece band for the reception and a jazz trio for cocktail hour, and while I'm sure adding some horns would've taken it to a whole new level, every song sounded awesome. They also have super reasonable pricing, and Mike and Alysha were great to work with leading into the wedding. Plus, they offered to learn up to SIX songs, which considering their song list is so extensive to begin with you most likely won't need all of them, but still, that was more than any other band we talked to, and they KILLED those songs we had them learn. Just make sure you wear comfortable shoes, because I don't think we left the dance floor all night.
We had a wonderful experience with Funktastic! Throughout the entire planning process, they were extremely communicative and quick to respond. This was especially helpful as we had a COVID postponement, so we really appreciated the band's commu...
nication and friendly energy! One thing is for certain, Funtastic sure knows how to keep the energy high and the guests dancing. We had SO many compliments on the band and many told us it was the best band they have ever heard.
The only thing we would have changed is that we wish the band would have stuck to our original set list - but we later found out that this was due to the lead vocalist falling ill, and songs needed to be swapped to cater to the vocalist who stepped in for her absence. All that being said, we were extremely happy that we chose Funktastic and would definitely recommend to anyone considering them!
Funktastic was absolutely amazing, completely made the party, and were a delight to work with! We had previously seen them play at another friend’s wedding and knew they would be perfect for our event. They were more than willing to learn the f...
ew songs we asked for, though they have a gigantic portfolio to choose from as well and keep the energy and momentum throughout the evening. If you want a fantastic party where your friends and family refuse to leave the dance floor and beg for the band to play just a little bit longer, then you should 1000% hire Funktastic.
After listening to at least 10 event bands in Chicagoland, I’m confident Funktastic is the best wedding band for anyone looking for a talented, kind, and FUN group of musicians for their big day. We had many professional musicians and recording...
artists on our guest lists, so I knew it was going to be a tough crowd. I’m pleased to say that all of our guests were impressed and had a great time.
Funktastic was engaging, energetic, and skillful. They connected with the audience, and even the kitchen staff came out from the back to see where that incredible sound was coming from.
I highly recommend this band. You can trust them to deliver on a variety of song genres, roll with any changes on your big day, and bring a positive and fun attitude to your party.
Perhaps the best perk of this group is that they bring a sound tech to the event who is working the whole time - not just during setup or initial sound check. This was so crucial for us, as the mic was being used by different people for speeches throughout the night, and the performers sometimes moved through the crowd. This let everyone speak and sing with confidence; if the sound was a bit off, it was rebalanced within 7 seconds.
All of our guests said how much they loved the band, and several people took contact information from me or the band members to hire them for their own weddings. You can have absolute confidence in Funktastic when you decide to hire them for your party.
We cannot say enough good things about Funktastic! We had high expectations going into our wedding and they completely blew them out of the water! Mike and his band members were incredibly easy to work with and super responsive leading up to t...
he wedding day. We had so much fun working with them on the set list and felt like it reflected us as a couple and the vibe we wanted at our wedding. We had guests telling us that they were the best wedding band they have ever seen and, even though we may be biased since we chose them, we have to agree! You will not regret choosing them and your guests will have a blast!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2021
Thank you so much for your 5 star review of our wedding band!! Your wedding at The Walden in Chicago was absolutely amazing and I'm glad to hear that we were very responsive, easy to work with, and matched the vibe. LOVED playing your Dave Matt...
hews song "Ants Marching", that will definitely be in our repertoire now :) Congrats to you and Tim!!!
Oh my God - what a party! Major +1 to what all the other reviews say. Funktastic enhanced the vibe of our wedding so much. We had literally almost everyone tell us how incredible our band was.
Mike, Amber and their team were absolutely amazin...
g to work with and went above and beyond to understand our vibe, style, etc. It truly was one of the biggest highlights of the night. I cannot recommend them enough!
Thank you so much for the memories, my friends!
Funktastic was so easy to work with! We spoke at a length with Mike after viewing several of their videos from other weddings as well as speaking with couples who had used them at their wedding as well! Every single person raved about them and...
said that they absolutely made their wedding incredible! We too can now say that Funktastic was amazing!! The guests danced all night and we are continuing to hear from them how much they loved the band!!
Our wedding was 7 hours away and at no time did any of the logistics become an issue. Any questions that we had were immediately answered and I can honestly say that working with Mike and his entire Funktastic crew was one of the easiest and most incredible experiences. Thanks for being such an important part of Jami and Nick’s magical wedding weekend! ❤️
Honestly 5 stars will never be enough for this incredible band! You need them for your event! Amber and I had a connection that made our wedding incredible and easy! Amber from the beginning helped with the planning process and all playlist nee...
ds. She assisted in getting an amazing schedule that went seamlessly during the whole night! And OMG her voice was BEYOND incredible! Her personality got everyone to the dance floor the entire night. The whole band was so talented. All of my husband’s groom men are musicians and the entire night thgey kept saying what a talented band it was. The drummer was INSANE! Amber even coordinated with one of our groomsmen to play the sax during our first dance and it was so special! If you go with anyone but Funktastic and Amber for your event you’re doing it wrong!!
Funktastic Productions absolutely blew us and all of our guests away. They were very accommodating during the planning process and had the entire dancefloor packed the entire night of our wedding. We can not recommend them enough!!!
If we could give 10 stars to Funktastic, we would. Their musical talent is best of the best. Our network has attended A LOT of weddings over the years and so many guests came up to us saying that Funktastic was the best wedding band they've eve...
r heard. The energy they brought kept our dance floor full the entire night and people are still talking about them a week later (probably years to come). If you are thinking about booking them, do it, and I promise you won't regret it. Booking them was best decision we made in all of our planning. One could get married in an empty room with nothing else, and if you just hired Funktastic to be the band, you will have an amazing night. We originally booked Funktastic in 2019 for our Sept 2020 wedding. We ended up postponing to Sept 2021 and Mike was so empathetic and understanding about the situation. We felt like the whole band had our backs and were so flexible with everything throughout the process, including handling some last minute changes day-of. They truly wanted us to have fun and the best night. You can feel the group having fun together when performing too. Wedding planning is stressful, but when you are working with good people, it really helps the process. We can't wait to continue supporting Funktastic, referring them to all of our network, and already want to throw a party for a big anniversary and would be honored if they are able to play again for us. Pro tip: add live music to your ceremony and cocktail hour, add the horns, add dance floor lights, listen to their great ideas, and your wedding will be the best day ever!!
Funktastic Productions was an absolute JOY to work with. Mike is awesome. We had a great time getting to know him and hanging out prior to our wedding day. Music is a really important part of our day and Mike worked with us a ton to make sure o...
ur set list is customized to what we wanted.
On the big day our guests had a blast. Our wedding was the party of our dreams and a huge part of the that was because of Funktastic. My brother sings and we had planned ahead of time for him to perform a song with the band, and after that they all loved jamming together so much they brought him up again for the last song which was literally one of the most special moments of my life. THANK YOU so much Funktastic. Our wedding would not have been the same without you. Can't wait to visit you guys at the Bassment!
Funktastic was the best investment of our wedding! Mike was super friendly and helpful when we were first deciding to book and then Amber was fantastic as our band leader/MC throughout the planning process and the wedding day itself. They have ...
an awesome selection of songs and learned special requests as well... but honestly they absolutely rocked whatever they played! Everyone spent the whole night on the dance floor because they kept the party going and somehow Amber, my husband, and I were all down on the floor during the last song of the night- they know how to keep it fun! We had so many compliments from guests about how amazing the band was and cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you all for an awesome night we won't forget!
There was one compliment we heard over and over from our guests during and after our wedding, "The Band was AMAZING." We couldn't agree more. When we started our wedding planning process, my Fiance and I talked about what aspects of the wedding...
were most important to us. The band was at the top of both of our lists. That's why we set out to find a band right away. After listening to Funktastic's videos we knew we had to hire them right away before they got booked by someone else. Mike was incredible to work with. He was more than happy to answer any questions, work with any of our other vendors or provide feedback and advice.
The musicians on the day of our wedding were all phenomenal. My wife and I, as well as every single one of our guests spent the majority of the night on the dance floor. If you want people to dance and have a good time at your wedding, look no further than these folks. They were flexible, communicative and professional. A++++
Thanks Mike and team!
I first saw Funktastic perform several years ago at a River North lounge and I became a fan. My wife and I were so happy having them perform at our wedding ceremony and reception. The guests loved the band.
Book now. You won’t regret it.
Wow, wow, wow! Funktastic MADE our wedding celebration. Not only are the band members incredibly talented, but they were so friendly and high energy. Funktastic was spectacular and all anyone could talk about was how great the band was. They...
even learned our first dance song! They were so easy to communicate with and I cannot recommend them enough if you are looking for a real crowd-pleasing musical experience!
Funktastic was the perfect band for our wedding. They put on an unbelievable show; people were texting us days afterwards to say how great the band was. They were super accommodating and easy to work with, I can't recommend them highly enough.
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2021
Thank you for this wonderful review of our band! So happy to hear that people were texting you days afterwards about us. We had a BLAST and thank you for being so wonderful to work with. There's nothing like having a powerhouse horn section :) ...
Congrats on a beautiful wedding and wishing you and Spencer all the best!
We cannot express how amazing Funktastic was. Despite the pandemic and all our delays, they were always attentive and made sure we were all on the same page as we re-planned our wedding. They were extremely accommodating and on top of everythin...
g as we pushed everything back. Getting our music picked out and a set list planned was easy and fun given how large their song list options were. They also were amazing about learning new songs for us for our first dance/parent dances.
Amber was phenomenal as our point person and MC for the evening. She really took all the pressure off of us in regards to keeping things on time. Leading up to the wedding, she responded to our many questions in a timely manner and was able to handle all of our small day of requests. Day of the wedding, she kept everything on track and did a great job keeping the party moving and energy high.
We received so so so many compliments on the band from our guests. Everyone was telling us how great their energy was, how much more fun the dancing was because of the band, and how supremely talented they were. They were engaging, fun, and the highlight of the night.
We cannot recommend Funktastic enough!
I don't know where to start. Everything with Funktastic was absolutely flawless. Started with talking to Mike about playing our wedding that was originally scheduled for 2020 but was postponed due to Covid and they were able to accommodate our ...
one year postponement without any issues. I ended up working with Alysha who is so incredibly talented and she worked with my wife and I to create the most perfect setlist. We had a few songs that we wanted to be played that weren't in their song catalogue (including our first dance) and they were able to learn the songs and perform them so beautifully. I am a drummer and I asked them if I could play a song with them during the reception and they were happy to let me play and we had a blast playing together (the crowd loved it). You can always tell a great band by how many people are on the dance floor and for how long. Everyone's seat was empty the entire night. Everyone was dancing from start to finish due to the amazing talent of the band and the engaging words from Alysha in between songs. We have received so many compliments about Funktastic, and how people felt like they were at a live concert instead of a wedding and how couples now want them to play their weddings. They made our wedding better than we could have ever imagined and made it the best day of our lives.
Bonus: they were able to provide us with some string musicians for our ceremony, and a DJ for our after party making the entire wedding easy and seamless.
Funktastic was absolutely spectacular!! It was such a joy getting to work with Mike and Alysha. Leading up to the wedding they were communicative and phenomenal to work with! The song selection process was fun and easy. At the wedding they were...
AMAZING! They learned our first dance songs and were able to play those live. So many of our guests said they loved the setlist and that the band's performance was a highlight of the evening, and we couldn't agree more. We HIGHLY recommend working with Funktastic - they were the absolute greatest!! As the bride I didn't leave the dance floor once because I was having so much fun. Every member of the band is so very talented! Thank you again for making our night so memorable!
We couldn't have had a better band at our wedding. The Funktastics were amazing and would recommend them to anyone in the future. With a large variety of songs to choose from, you can create your own set list for your wedding day. As an added b...
onus, the band will learn new songs if they don't currently play it. Meagan was excellent vocalist and very easy to work with to create our song list for the evening. Can't say enough good things about them! Definitely don't miss out on the opportunity to have a great band play your special day.
What a great band! Compliments from all the guests. As the groom I had ONE important job- get a great band. DONE. These guys will keep the dance floor rocking. So fun. This is a can’t-miss. Thx
Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2021
Hi Michael, our band had a blast at your wedding celebration at The Skokie Country Club in Glencoe! I especially loved when you surprised Cindy and sang "You Make Me Feel So Young" live with the band. We especially enjoyed nailing your Louis A...
rmstrong and The Four Tops requests. Looking forward to staying in touch!! -Mike
Amazing performance! We were not only impressed by the vocal talent but also the energy the entire band brought to the performance. Funktastic was excellent and certainly made our event. We would definitely book them again and can't recommend t...
he band enough. They were amazing to also accommodated my request to have one of our guests sing with them for a special song. Our wedding would not have been nearly as much fun without them!
Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2021
Hi Hannah! Thank you for these wonderful comments on our vocalists and the band's energy. I'm glad to hear we made your wedding special at Row 24 Chicago. Our team loved planning the perfect set list with you and packing your dance floor. Your...
guest singing "At Last" with us on stage was a really fun addition to the evening! Congratulations on a beautiful wedding!
Funktastic did an incredible job at our wedding. The setup, ceremony and reception was all top notch and they took care of everything. The band made the wedding fun and engaging for everyone!
They had a ton of songs to choose from and even gav...
e us the option to pick ones that he would learn and play for us.
The band was so good we had everyone commenting on how much fun and talented they are!
Mike also is a great MC.
Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2021
Hi Matthew, thank you for this wonderful testimonial! Our band had a blast playing your wedding at Discovery World in Milwaukee. Kicking off the dancing with "The Conga" was perfect. Our Hora Medley with our singers singing Hebrew was definite...
ly a top highlight :) It was great watching you and Courtney being lifted up in the chairs! Congratulations on a beautiful wedding! -Mike
Hello, I was the MOTG who sprung for the band. They could not made a better choice! Funktastic was FANTASTIC! Guests did not leave the dance floor! I can’t say enough about this group. Girls, you have the most awesome voices! Thank you for ...
making the wedding so special!
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2021
Hi Kris,
Thank you for your wonderful review! Kim and CJ's wedding at The Herrington in Geneva was SO much fun! Our band especially loved learning the Ben Folds, Van Morrison, and Mareen Morris songs for the First Dances. I'm glad to hear we m...
ade their wedding special and best wishes to Kim & CJ. Looking forward to staying in touch! -Mike
Mike, Alysha, and Funktastics were easy to work with, organized, talented, and worth every penny. My wife and I love the blues, Motown, and R&B and they delivered. Such a great ground with high energy and even set sound levels well with proper ...
lighting. I mean, we will hire them again one day. Highly recommend them and think the works of all of them. They were all so, so kind. Wow!
Response from the Vendor on 05/30/2021
Hi Brian and April,
Thank you for this wonderful 5-star review! This was such a fun evening and we're looking forward to staying in touch with you!!
We had a chance to see Funktastic at The Bassment last year and it was an absolute pleasure. The way they all play together in such sync is amazing to see and keeps you thoroughly entertained the entire night. My fiancé and I (still boyfriend a...
t the time) joked that night that we should have them be our wedding band whenever the time came. Fast forward to our wedding planning and without hesitation we already booked them! SO happy our date was still available and we could NOT be more excited to have Funktastic be part of our celebration! Take the time and watch their livestreams - they are phenomenal, and we can confidently say their live performance has been one of the best we've ever seen in Chicago - and we are quite the live music goers!
You want a wedding band? Book Mike Zabrin's Funktastic. They are an absolute thrill and were the highlight of our wedding. Mike is a pleasure to work with, keeps the band tight and well-rehearsed, and was able to accommodate us to learn not onl...
y our first dance, but also the father-daughter and mother-son dances as well. You won't find a better wedding band in Chicago.
Response from the Vendor on 06/11/2020
Hi Chris,
Thank you for such a nice review! We were absolutely thrilled & honored to be a part of your wedding. I'm glad we were able to accommodate all of your special requests, as we loved playing them. Your guests were SO much fun and happy...
to hear we were a pleasure to work with...the feeling is mutual :) Looking forward to staying in touch!!
Thanks again,
Mike
Contact Info for Funktastic Productions LLC.
Chicago and Burbs, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana
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.
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, they have become the midwest's premier events band. He lives to create unforgettable experiences with packed dance floors & incredible customer service.
Funktastic Productions LLC.