TRUE BLUE BAND - THE feel-good party band in Chicago

aining to watch as well as dance to. They interacted with the guests and everyone loved them. They have a great play list and will add whatever songs you want. Bill was a pleasure to work with. The night went seamlessly from music during cocktails, dinner, live band and after to wind down the evening. If you want to make your event one your guests will talk about for a long time, book this band.

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we believe that Bill deserves a special shout out. We first worked with Bill Pollack Music in February 2010 for a daughter’s wedding reception at the Brookfield Zoo: featuring live music during the cocktail hour and a DJ (our daughter and son-in-law didn't want a live band) for dancing after dinner. Bill MC’ed the whole affair, made sure the playlist reflected the newlyweds' wishes, and provided live backup music for our youngest daughter and her fiancé (who are professional vocalists) who sang Broadway tunes for the audience during interludes. We received many compliments from friends/family about the quality and professionalism of the music. Last spring (4/12)the entire Orchestra provided live music for another daughter’s/new son-in-law’s (the Broadway singers described above) wedding reception at Pazzo’s in Chicago. The orchestra was SPECTACULAR – the BEST live dance orchestra we have ever seen. Dancing started after dinner at 8PM and continued nonstop until 11PM. The dance floor NEVER emptied. The newlyweds requested an eclectic playlist which the orchestra accommodated with aplomb. If there was something that they didn’t know how to play or sing it was certainly not evident to anyone. Reflecting the newlyweds’ musical background, the dance floor was filled with professional vocalists, musicians, and dancers – all of whom couldn't say enough about how impressed they were with the music and the positive vibe. It was our distinct impression that the Orchestra and singers were having as much fun as our guests – feeding off the energy and excitement in the room and returning it in kind. Most recently (5/13)we hosted a post-nuptial dinner reception in a Wicker Park wine bar for the daughter/son-in-law of dear friends. The gathering was intimate by the standards of the wedding receptions described above – only 25 people. Dinner was served in a semi-private room featuring a charming, if slightly out of tune, old upright piano - so we asked Bill if he could provide music during cocktails preceding the meal. We envisioned several hours of pleasant piano bar music which would make the occasion a little more special than the usual dinner celebration. What we got was SO much more. Bill arrived before the guests along with a pair of attractive young vocalists: a diminutive bright-eyed soprano and a smiling baritone. We had the pleasure of watching them warm up, but the actual performance was even better. For 90 minutes Bill accompanied his singers on a wonderful assortment of show tunes, Tin Pan Alley favorites, and love songs. Bill made the out-of-tune upright sound like a Baby Grand and his singers could not have been more talented or endearing. All 3 were clearly enjoying themselves as much as our guests – many of whom danced for much of the cocktail hour: something we had never anticipated. At one point, the entire restaurant joined in on a spirited rendition of “Love and Marriage”. It was a truly memorable evening- what a joy! An aside, but an important one - Bill is not only a talented professional, he is also an intelligent, warm, thoughtful individual; a true gentleman. We love Bill Pollack and his incredibly talented musicians! If you need musical entertainment for any occasion, big or small, you will not be disappointed.