One Night Band

it would be the performers that we saw at a festival while shopping the band. I had no idea that many bands use a name and they they fill several weddings in the same night with a roster of people, you don't know who will be showing up at your wedding. One Night Band is an actual band that performs on a regular basis, we loved that when we were speaking to different bands about their services. Trust me, hire One Night Band for your big day, you won't regret it!

as no one like them. I got their contact information from my cousin and were browsing through the website and contacted Marty Murphy. Marty was not only timely in his response, he remembered exactly what wedding was my cousins that we’d heard them play. I felt at that moment, these are the kind of people I want to work with. While I understand this might be a job for some people, this day would be the most important of our lives, and I wanted to know that the people we work with understand that and are willing to work WITH us, not for us, as just another job. Marty explained everything about the day so well, and gave us a layout of exactly what we needed and how we can make things easiest for everyone. Now the band themselves, I can’t even describe. Our wedding was 6 months ago from this review, and I’m still getting random comments, even AT other people’s weddings, about how much fun our wedding was and how the band was KEY. I had one friend tell me that they’d never seen a dance floor so INSTANTLY packed, and STAY packed in all the weddings she’s been to. There are two things we invested our money in for the wedding, and this is one of them.

nce floor! They will make your wedding the party of the year! Thank you again!!

Classics, they do it all. My beautiful bride and I keep getting compliments. Hire them, they're worth every penny!

take a couple days to respond, but they're a busy band and I can tell they love what they do). My husband and I couldn't be happier with the decision we made to have ONB perform for our big day. Thank you, One Night Band!

y to work with. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

tunes, and songs that aren't commonly played at weddings. They really won me over with all the throwback 90's R&B songs. Our crowd was in their 30's and 40's so many of them were singing right along with the music, you felt nostalgia wave over the audience. In addition, the lead singer (who also looks like Lenny Kravitz) played a saxophone and during a couple of songs, jumped right in to the crowd and people were huddled around him bopping to the sounds he was making- it was awesome. Many of our guests came up to us after and said "That was the best band I have ever seen at a wedding". I have also been to many weddings with bands, this one tops it. If you are looking to book a band, don't hesitate- they are the ONE. Marty was also great with handling all the logistics, so don't worry about your wedding not going as planned, because they will help make the flow perfect. And if you don't believe me, just watch their promo video, it says it all.

ing impression, hire One Night Band. ProTip - have the guitarist play for your ceremony, he was amazing!

mmer, we knew that they would be up for the task. Sure enough, our reception was the best! Family and friends are STILL telling us how awesome One Night Band was at our wedding! They played ALL the songs we requested, and they knew how to get everyone up and dancing all night. On a planning note, Marty worked with me beforehand. During the months leading up to our big day, Marty answered all of our questions and helped us plan exactly how the night would go. We highly recommend One Night Band, and our wedding guests do, too!!

the day of the wedding, the band was AWESOME. They sounded great and had such great energy on stage. Even their bassist was dancing all night!!! They played a diverse set of genres that kept the dance floor packed all night. We couldn't be happier with our choice of One Night Band.

fun, funky and quality music the rest of the night that kept the crowd going, we were super thrilled to have picked the One Night Band!

cial day!! If you are looking for a wedding band - look no further!

the perfect band. ENTER ONE NIGHT BAND! We wanted a band that didn't feel like your typical, cheesy wedding band. We wanted a band that you'd see in concert or at the most fun bar in town. That is exactly what One Night Band is. From great emcee roles to saxophone solos ending in the splits, One Night Band created the perfect party atmosphere for our wedding. I can't tell you how many people came to us saying, "best band ever." Go with them - you won't regret it!

easy to work with and super accommodating to us with all of the setups we wanted to have for the night. The band played acoustic guitar for our ceremony, DJ'ed the cocktail hour and dinner, and played live at night. They were incredibly professional throughout the whole process and over the course of the night. The live music that they played was fantastic and kept everyone dancing all night long, which was what we cared about. They were great at interacting with the crowd and getting everyone into it and at one point, the lead singer was even out on the patio (while singing) to get people inside. We had an absolute BLAST dancing to the music. If you're looking for a fun night with great music, definitely hire One Night Band.

fe saver day of. We had an unusually large wedding party, but ONB was able to keep the energy up and everyone in order as they announced our party and ran through speeches and events. One of my Groomsmen was planning on using a friend to run his wedding, but after seeing how helpful and professional an experienced MC is, he has completely changed his tune. I now have multiple people asking how we found the band and even if they can use the band themselves (don't worry we said yes so we can see them again!). Overall, I cannot recommend these guys highly enough. There was not one second where people seemed bored, and we 100% attribute that to One Night Band. I have had others claim it was the most fun wedding they've been to, and they as well claimed it was because of the music and energy throughout the night. Thanks for everything!

r tastes in music. He was overly patient with all of our questions and the band as whole really came through on the big day. They are true professional's. Their sound is great and their playing is spot on!

pt the reception moving along at a perfect pace! The entire dance floor was packed all night long which was so important to me. We have received so many compliments from the band and our friends are wanting to plan events to have them play again! Thank you to One Night Band for a perfect reception!!!!

es, intros, etc) all while allowing flexibility as needed. Their energy and talents during the live performance wow-ed us and all of our guests throughout the evening and kept us dancing and smiling for hours. 5 stars, two thumbs up, amazing people to work with and enjoy. Kelly and Kevin

ring one of our trips to Chicago and we love how excited he was and how much he was up for a party (we wanted our vendors to have as much fun as us). The day of the wedding was just unbelievable! James was an awesome MC and definitely got the crowd going... as it was smaller wedding I was worried about an empty dancefloor but these guys sorted that by playing such a good set. I remember at one point towards the end of the night I just sat with a bit of cake and just watched them and all I can say is wither your up dancing or just watching them they really did put on a show. Right up to today we are still getting compliments about how amazing these guys are! We feel so lucky to have them part of our special day :D Seriously BOOK THIS BAND!!!

be worth the cost. We knew that the band would make or break our wedding, and since we had a somewhat young crowd, we were looking for a group that wasn’t your prototypical wedding band and would keep the party going from start to finish. That being said, we truly could not have been happier with our decision to book One Night Band. Words cannot describe how much they lived up to and absolutely blew our expectations out of the water! The band leader Marty (also the drummer) was extremely responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. From the very start, he puts your mind at ease knowing you can be as involved or non-involved as you would like. NOT TO MENTION, When our big day came around, Marty actually broke his foot literally hours before our reception…however, he still showed up on time, played, and literally did not miss a beat! Talk about dedication, if you book ONB, you can rest assured that they will do whatever it takes to make sure you get an amazing show. Broken footed drummer and all, they absolutely killed it! The dance floor was packed the entire night and all of our guests have been absolutely raving about them and asking where we found them. If you are lucky enough to have your wedding on a date that they are available, book One Night Band immediately! It will by far be the best decision you make for your wedding!

o watch them perform before the wedding and the guys were always nice enough to stop and talk with us during their set break. Marty had excellent contact with us throughout the planning process. They closely listened to our wants and needs and offered the appropriate amount of advice and suggestions. These guys have done over 100 weddings (per Marty), so they really know how to gauge the couple, their wedding style, and their music needs. The guys showed up looking professional and well-dressed. Our wedding reception was SO much fun and most of that was due to One Night Band. We even had our venue move the dance floor to the middle of the room (instead of off in the corner) so that the band could be the center of attention. Our guests have not stopped complimenting us on what a great time they had and how awesome the band was. During the reception, they DJ-ed some music while our guests were arriving, they did our wedding party intros, and then they jammed the night away. I also highly recommend doing the "generations dance." The band played Al Green - Let's Stay Together and all the couples came out on the dance floor. James treated the "winners" with a saxophone serenade. It was really special to honor all of those that married before us! If you want your wedding reception to be a party from the moment your guests walk in, these are your guys. We cannot wait to go see another one of their shows as they now have a special place in our hearts!

make it sound great. When it came time to plan our wedding we knew we had to get ONB to perform. From day one they were great to work with on creating a playlist to coming up with a timeline for the event. They day of they did such a great job not only playing, but also emceeing the whole night. We couldn't be happier, and our guests had an amazing time...and can't stop raving.

You guys are awesome!! - Tess & Tim

y was our main contact (also the drummer) and let me tell you....he was awesome. Great, personable guy that is 100% focused on making your reception amazing. He instills confidence throughout the process as he's done this many times before and knows all the appropriate details to plan. The band was great working with us regarding the playlist and even allowed my best man to do a special surprise performance with the band. Every single person at our wedding raved about the band....and I'm not exaggerating here...the most frequent question we got after our wedding was, "where did you find that band, they were AMAZING!" They did a great job MC'ing the reception and making sure transitions were flawless. They also DJ'd music during dinner and during set breaks. From Country to Rock to Hip Hop and everything in between, their performance was top notch. I know this sounds like a love fest....but I really don't know how else to put it. It does not get better than One Night Band....I can promise you that. Best band, best value, best people....period.

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ne had so much fun and they kept the dance floor full all night. I can not recommend these guys enough.

t the dance floor! The band was extremely flexible and fun to work with. They were willing to help customize their set to match our vision of the evening! I would recommend One Night Band to any couple! We can't wait to see them again at venues near us!

eceived tons of compliments on the band. There is no doubt that getting a live band was the best decision we made in the planning process. Good luck planning! Joanne & Aaron

we had to hire them. Marty was fantastic. He met with us at the venue and was always available by email. In addition to performing at our wedding reception, the band provided dj services for our ceremony. I had a very specific playlist and timing was critical. The ceremony went off like clock work, due in large part to the music. Marty even took the time to find the best part of the song for our dogs to come down the aisle! He was spot on.. we had a cocktail style reception that was non traditional and required some additional planning. Again, the band was fabulous and helped me with logistics that I hadn't even thought of. They learned our wedding song & it was better than having John Legend in the room. These guys are so talented & fun. My dad even joined them on stage to sing some Sinatra. Our guests raved about the band and danced all night. We look forward to booking them for our 40th bday this summer! You can't go wrong with One Night Band.

decisions we made. First of all, they are so easy to work with – Marty was very responsive, flexible, and interested in getting to know us and our taste in music. We were very insistent on having dancing in-between courses (instead of a 2 hour sit down dinner), and while Marty said that is not something they generally do, he was completely willing to work with our request. They were extremely accommodating, and the night went off without a hitch – totally seamless and perfectly timed (timing was a big deal for me since I didn’t want my guests eating dinner at 10pm, and they made sure to stick to the given timeline). Second, their song list is huge and they can play an array of different genres and styles to appeal to all of your guests. Finally (an most importantly), they ROCKED the dance floor ALL NIGHT long, got all of our guests up and dancing, and had SO MUCH FUN with us. Our dance floor was completely packed the entire night, and it was clear that the band was feeding off the energy of the crowd – and vice versa. My husband even got up on stage with them at one point, and at another point the lead singer James was on the floor in the middle of the crowd jamming out on the saxophone! If you are looking for a high-energy, entertaining, versatile and FUN band that won’t break the bank, these are your guys. My planner was a little hesitant at first because she wasn’t familiar with them, but we didn’t care because we had seem them perform and knew how amazing they were. They are so much more fun than those 10-12 piece “orchestra” bands that a lot of wedding planners recommend, and I can’t even begin to count how many people told us how much they loved them. Raves from our guests all night long (and after)! They are awesome, and if you have a fun crowd they are even greater! Trust me, you will not be disappointed. Thanks again, One Night Band, for making our wedding the best night of our lives!

l talking about what a great band they are and how it was the most fun wedding they ever went to. They were very professional and great to work with it made the planning process very easy. If you are considering getting a band for your wedding, you will not go wrong with One Night Band, especially if want a huge dance party!!!

ZERO regrets!!! Marty was so great to work with – he was very responsive to e-mails, and did everything we asked them to do for the reception. Even on the day of the reception, he came up to both of us and made sure we knew that if we needed anything different/specific to let them know, and they would do whatever we needed from them. Everybody from our reception spent most of the time on the dance floor! And we can’t even begin to guess how many compliments we received about them – everybody said they were BY FAR the best wedding band they had ever seen! One Night Band was worth every penny we spent on them! We would recommend them to anyone considering a band for a wedding, because it will be the best money you spend! A huge thank you to everybody in the band – you made our reception incredibly memorable!

re still talking about you guys: family, friends, and co-workers! Go One Night Band! You Rock!!! Thanks for making our wedding unforgettable! Mr. & Mrs. Avery Owen

to it, the more the guests are. This was the best part of the band for us. They were clearly having fun, playing and dancing on the dance floor at times, and our dance floor was packed the entire time. They also do an excellent job of playing songs everyone knows, but not 100% cliché wedding songs. I would highly recommend this band and they are a great value (especially compared to other Chicago bands). We did add a female vocalist which was not much added and definitely worth it. Since our wedding, i have had two different guests ask me for their contact information and another (without talking to me) booked them for an event. I know this all praise worthy which probably means people don’t trust it as much, but in all honesty the three best things about our wedding (besides getting married…is my wife reading this?) were the band, the venue, and the photographer. If this was a review for florist, food, pastor or something else I wouldn’t be negative (we had a great night), but there would be positives and negatives. The band was simply great and Marty was really easy to work with.

azing set list to choose from and we felt we were able to specifically tailor the wedding playlist to our likes. We could not have dreamed of a better band to help us celebrate. Each member of the band was so incredibly energetic and they sounded amazing. It was a non-stop party from start to finish. The amount of people who came up to us to compliment the band was unreal. We are still receiving compliments on our music selection! We will remember the music on our wedding night forever!

They are so reasonably priced for all they offer, and are incredibly talented. They made our wedding reception into an amazing party!! All our guests have been raving about how great they were and that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. Do yourself a favor and HIRE THEM!!!!!!!

ial. I really appreciated how accommodating they were when the venue cut their set up time in half. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!

usic for the reception was what would make the party. one night band definitely delivered! we have very fun-loving, ready to dance friends and family, and the dance floor was packed from the very first song til the last note was played. our guests raved about the music -- one night band plays everything from motown to soul to hip hop, so there's something for everyone on the playlist. the band was also super easy to work with, marty was available via email to answer questions, and we met before the wedding to discuss day-of details. everything went off without a hitch, and we had a blast. thanks for helping us throw an amazing party, one night band!

ce floor the whole time, and played a really good mix of older songs and newer ones, so everyone in the crowd was happy (even my grandparents danced for a while!). I really can't think of enough good things to say about them... I am so glad we chose to work with them, and they absolutely made our wedding the best party ever. Marty was also great to work with while we were in the planning stages, and very responsive when I had questions and when we were choosing the songs for the night. He even went above and beyond and found a bluegrass band to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour. I had never heard them play before, but I trusted Marty, and sure enough, they were fantastic. If you are looking for a band that is professional and incredibly fun and talented, I can't recommend One Night Band enough.

ky requests and what can we say about James, he was exceptional! He is extremely talented and was able to work the crowd, even coming onto the floor dancing all while he was playing the sax! Months after we continue to hear how great our band was and we can't thank them enough for the energy they provided. Do yourself a favor and give these guys a call!

rgy is perfect and I could not be happier with my choice of wedding bands!!!!!

very few guests stopped dancing at all during the set! The energy and professionalism were very impressive, and I would recommend this band to anyone looking to create a fun party atmosphere for their wedding. Marty was particularly helpful with some organising prior to the wedding. Thanks to his agreeing to be help out in a surprise I threw as maid of honor, he made this possible: http://jilltiongco.com/blog/moment-of-the-month-best-maid-of-honor-speech-ever/ Thanks so much to One Night Band for making my best friend's wedding so incredible!

ed us where we found the band, and were amazed by them! They were a good price, and definitely money well spent. We would highly recommend them!!!! -Brittany and Trevor

us how great they were-- we agreed. Marty was very easy to work with and set things up. I felt that the evening required minimal work from the bride & groom and they were very prepared and professional. Based on their playlist, we were able to send in songs to definitely play, definitely not to play, and even a song to learn. Based on our wants, they were able to create a playlist that the crowd could rock out too all night. We created a timeline and Marty made sure no events and announcements were missing. Their lead singer, James, was phenomenal. He came out onto the dance floor and busted some moves to engage the crowd-- which everyone loved! He made every song sound like you were listening to the actual band live. The band coordinated with the venue, without my help, times to set up and all those details that brides may not have time for the week of their wedding. They announced our bridal party with enthusiasm, played an iPod softly through dinner, and announced the speeches. We also had them DJ the "first" dance songs. Worried that you'll miss a few songs by not having a DJ or they don't know how to play it? Don't worry. They take a very short break in the evening where you can create a small playlist with those songs that you wanted at the wedding. If you are looking to rock out all night at your wedding/ event.. you have to get this band! They were worth every penny!

wedding planning. I contacted Marty (the band manager and drummer) and booked them for our wedding. Marty's a real easy going guy. He sent us a contract, and we sent him a list of songs we liked from their website, along with the names of our wedding party, first dance song etc., and the rest was taken care of. He contacted our reception venue to get directions and details on the setup and the rest was history. These guys are wedding band pros and made this part of the planning process incredibly easy. James, the lead singer, is an incredible entertainer. He has an unreal voice and plays the saxophone like a champ. At one point, he jumped off the stage, showed off some dance moves and did a flip on the dance floor (yes, he landed it perfectly)! He was also the MC for the night and did an incredible job. I'd also like to thank Gary, the lead guitarist, who (when he and Marty learned I (the groom) played guitar) asked me to get on stage with them and borrow his guitar for a song to rip some solos. That. Was. Awesome. I think I earned some points with my now father-in-law for that stunt. The rest of the band was also incredibly talented and friendly. One Night Band plays everything, and they play it all great. From the classic wedding songs ("Shout" is a must) to Michael Jackson, Will Smith, current pop songs, and even country music (we are from central Illinois after all). Check out their song list on their website. You'll see what I mean. In sum, this band was definitely worth every penny. If you want a wedding band that plays everything and naturally draws the crowd to dance floor for an all night party, this is the band for you. If you want proof, go see them play in Chicago (their upcoming schedule is on their website). That's what we did after we booked them, and it only further solidified the notion that we made a great decision. Although a little biased, I'd say we had the best wedding ever, and it was in big part to One Night Band's experience with weddings and incredible performance.

m for one of their upcoming family weddings because they loved them so much. Marty was great to work with throughout the wedding planning process. And James and the whole band blew it out of the park with their performances. We have nothing but great things to say about One Night Band and would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a wedding band in or around the Chicago area!

ge of song/genre choices. We had several guests tell us that they were the best wedding band they've ever seen! Beyond the amazing performance on our wedding day, I have to say that Marty was one of the best wedding vendors I worked with. He was prepared and organized and gave great advice. Some of our guests just booked One Night Band for their wedding, we can't wait to see them again!!!

t to the stage! Marty was great to correspond with leading up to the wedding and was always doing his best to accommodate our requests. On-site the band was great and very professional too! James was an awesome MC in addition to being a wonderful lead vocalist! The array of music that they offered was tremendous and these guys kept everyone on the dance floor until the very end of the party! We would definitely recommend One Night Band to any couples seeking a Chicagoland band!

I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone who wants to have a packed dance floor at their wedding. Thank you One Night Band, you guys are amazing!

them perform three times before we actually signed them. And it was the best decision of our entire wedding. Seriously. They had our guests dancing for four hours straight - and they played everything from "Hava Nagila" to "Call Me Maybe". We have had multiple people tell us it was the best wedding they have been to and I attribute a lot of that to One Night Band. Thank you so much guys!!

rted! If you are looking for a band to play at your wedding…look no further! One Night Band will not disappoint!

es raved about them! My friends were so excited, they even invited my Husband and I on a night out to go see them play at a local bar a few weeks after the wedding. Certain guests at the wedding who never dance were found on the dance floor....and the floor was always packed! Working with them was stress free during the planning, and in the end they gave us exactly what we wanted. I would recommend them a million times over. One Night Band was definitely the best part of our wedding- without them, I just couldn't imagine the night being as perfect as it was.

re worth every penny! Absolutely phenomenal singers and playing....and they know how to keep everyone dancing! They can play anything and make it sound better than the recording artists. Perfect band for our wedding!!!

delivered. The band is super high energy which is great for keeping the party going. They were very flexible on timing and easy to work with throughout the process. We were very impressed with how organized and professional they were. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a live band.

ese days, but if one night band is playing you are sure to see your guests on the dance floor! Thanks for a memorable night! Jen & Nick Boynton

Band for their own wedding! These guys are experts at keeping the energy level where it needs to be and packing a dance floor. Don't look any further, you wont be disappointed with One Night Band!

wds. My wedding composed mostly of younger adults and One Night Band tailored the play list very well and kept everyone on the dance floor. They even learned a couple of songs that my husband and I requested and that was awesome. I highly recommend One Night band because they are very talented, easy to work with, and I had absolutely no problems or concerns during the night of my wedding.

and never empty. We even had a random person at the park come groove to the music!!! The band was absolutely great, even letting my husband play a few songs with them!!!! Music is one of the aspects that make a great wedding and One Night Band didnt disappoint. They were definitely one of the key factors that made my wedding PERFECT!!!!

oup of people. Marty, the drummer/manager of the band was very responsive to calls/emails, accommodating when it came to the pre-wedding meetings and instilled confidence that ONB would deliver. Boy did they ever... the dance floor was packed the entire evening! I highly recommend One Night Band.

rt to finish that we could basically make a commercial for them. Marty is the drummer/manager of the band and he was so easy to work with. There were a couple of things we had to do through him last minute. For example, he also works for a photobooth company that we decided last minute to book, and then we realized 3 weeks before the ceremony that our venue was charging us a lot for audio equipment for our ceremony and for a projector. I emailed Marty just curious if they had the equipment, which they did, and he gave us a really good price on it and was willing to bring all that stuff for us, even last minute. Our wedding was in Grand Rapids which I think is 3 hours from Chicago. Marty was completely willing to skype with us to chat about all the details of our wedding and getting exactly what we wanted out of the day as we weren't able to meet in person. Both my husband and I talked also about how it was so great that Marty really took the time to make sure he got all the information from us he could, he wasn't in a rush to get off the phone or the computer any time we were in communication with him. The day of the wedding they had quite a long drive, but they got there early and were all set up and sound-checked before our ceremony even started at 5pm. We had a different ceremony musician and Marty gave us a great deal on equipment for him and was really professional and courteous when working with him as well. All the guys in the band are SO entertaining and fun in their own ways. They were really cool guys and got along great with our guestss. We chose not to have a master/mistress of ceremonies which we were kind of worried about the flow of the reception for that reason. We made a schedule and gave it to the band online before the day of the wedding-not only did they do what they could to follow it closely but before they would announce the next thing ) James would kind of look over at me or come up and ask me if we were ready for it and I would give him the signal to do so. Our reception ran so smoothly because of it and he just kept things going so well. We never had to worry about things dying down or anything. I looked at their set list too at one point and noticed they were taking a break at a certain time, and the dance floor was crazy at the time so they pushed back their break without even mentioning it to me because they didn't want to stop when everyone was so into it. From the very beginning my husband said we were absolutely having a band, no DJ at all. We are big music people and we just think that a band creates an entirely different experience than a DJ. Everyone at our reception was just raving about how great they were, a few people even posted links on their facebook walls to One Night Band's facebook saying they had seen them at our wedding. We looked all over the internet for a band with a personality and set list we liked and there was just nothing that compared to One Night Band--we hired them all the way from Chicago when our wedding was in Grand Rapids! Getting married we had to write several checks to different vendors--this was definitely one we didn't regret writing!!

s the band we wanted to work with. James and Marty took time to meet with us and go over our vision for the evening. After discussing our vision and musical preferences we felt at ease. EVERYONE at the wedding has been raving about how great the band was. Every band member is super talented and they were so nice to all of the guests. I would highly recommend One Night Band to anyone who is planning a wedding. They helped make the night nothing short of perfect!! Thank you One Night Band!