CHICAGO • CHICAGOLAND • SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN
Chicago Bands and DJs
Professional DJ Entertainment Built Around the People in the Room
Weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, bars, clubs,
reunions, themed parties and live entertainment backed by decades
of real event and music experience.
We combine experienced DJs, professional sound, lighting,
event hosting and an extensive music collection with something
technology alone cannot replace — knowing how to read a room
and build the right atmosphere for the event.
Decades of music across generations and styles
DJ • Sound • Lighting • Microphones • Video Options
Weddings • Corporate • Private • Venues • Themes
CHOOSE YOUR EVENT
Start With the Event Type — Then Choose the Right Package
A wedding, corporate event, reunion and nightclub-style event
should not all be handled the same way. Start with what you are
actually planning, then match the entertainment and production
package to the event.
WEDDINGS
Wedding Receptions & Ceremonies
Professional music, introductions, formal moments,
announcements and dance-floor entertainment designed
around the couple and their guests.
- Reception DJ entertainment
- Ceremony audio available
- Introductions & announcements
- Special dances
- Guest requests
- Professional dance-floor programming
PACKAGE OPTIONS
From $1,400
From $1,750
CORPORATE
Corporate & Employee Events
Entertainment that can support cocktails, dinner,
recognition, presentations and dancing without turning
a professional business event into a generic nightclub.
- Employee appreciation events
- Company celebrations
- Holiday functions
- Awards & recognition
- Professional MC support
- Audio and production options
PACKAGE FIT
Professional DJ-only through expanded corporate
production packages are available.
PRIVATE EVENTS
Birthdays, Anniversaries & Milestones
Private-party entertainment built around the host,
the guests, the ages in the room and the atmosphere
you actually want to create.
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversaries
- Milestone events
- Family celebrations
- Backyard and private-property events
- Dance parties
PACKAGE FIT
Standard and extended DJ packages can be matched
to the event length, room and guest count.
BARS • CLUBS • VENUES
Entertainment That Gives People a Reason to Come Out
A venue event should feel like an event — not simply
another DJ table sitting in the corner. Music,
participation and promotion can work together.
- Bars & sports bars
- Nightclubs
- Breweries & wineries
- Country & yacht clubs
- Marinas & patios
- Recurring entertainment nights
PACKAGE FIT
DJ entertainment, themed events and interactive
entertainment can be built around the venue.
REUNIONS
Class & Family Reunion Entertainment
Reunion music becomes part of the memory. Programming
can center around graduating years, shared experiences
and the songs guests immediately associate with the
years they spent together.
- Graduation-year music
- Decade-based programming
- Guest requests
- Professional announcements
- Dance-floor entertainment
- Projection options available
PACKAGE FIT
Reunion entertainment can be matched to the
event schedule, venue and graduating years.
ORGANIZATIONS & COMMUNITY
Community Events, Organizations & Public Programs
Flexible entertainment for organizations, park districts,
associations, fundraising events and public celebrations
where clear sound, announcements and audience-friendly
programming are important.
- Park district programs
- Fundraisers
- Associations
- Community dances
- Public celebrations
- Outdoor event options
PACKAGE FIT
DJ and production requirements are matched to the
size, location and schedule of the event.
MORE THAN A STANDARD DJ NIGHT
Complete Themed Events Guests Understand Immediately
Theme nights give people a reason to dress up, invite friends,
take pictures, participate and stay for the event. Music,
visual presentation and hosting are designed to work together.
$650
Eligible themed events booked by November 1, 2026.
60s Rock & Motown Party
Motown, soul, British Invasion and classic rock.
70s Disco Costume Ball
Disco, funk, costumes and classic nightclub energy.
80s MTV Dance & Costume Party
Pop, rock, new wave, neon and MTV-era favorites.
Yacht Rock Social
Smooth 70s and 80s favorites for summer events.
Senior Prom Party
Dress up, take photos and dance to the music guests remember.
Legends of Rock Party
Guitar-driven classics and arena-rock favorites.
Hollywood Music Night
Movie soundtracks, recognizable film music and dance favorites.
Gilligan’s Island & Margaritaville
Tropical atmosphere, island music and summer favorites.
Holiday Events:
Halloween
Oktoberfest
Christmas
New Year’s Eve
GET THE ROOM INVOLVED
Karaoke, Trivia & Bingo Entertainment
Not every event needs to be built entirely around dancing.
Interactive entertainment can create participation during
company events, venue nights, private parties, fundraisers
and social programs.
Karaoke
Hosted sing-along entertainment with professional
introductions, microphones and lyric-display support.
Hosted Trivia
Team-based competition for company parties, venues,
organizations, fundraisers and private celebrations.
Bingo & Music Bingo
Traditional bingo or music-based bingo with professional
hosting, announcements and organized rounds.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Need a Live Band Instead of a DJ?
Chicago Bands and DJs also features live rock entertainment
through The Tall Boys Band — a three-piece Northern Illinois
band for bars, clubs, festivals, private events and
special events.
That gives clients and venues another entertainment option
without trying to force every event into the same format.
THE DIFFERENCE
Equipment Matters. Experience Matters More.
Modern DJ equipment can reproduce music. It cannot decide
what the next song should be, recognize when the energy
is changing or understand when an event needs more or
less microphone interaction.
A Music Library With History
Decades of collecting and programming music provide
a foundation that reaches far beyond today’s
algorithm-generated playlists.
- Motown, soul and classic rock
- Disco and classic dance music
- 70s, 80s and 90s specialties
- Pop, country and alternative
- Current music when appropriate
Professional Event Production
The guest experience also depends on sound coverage,
microphones, announcements, lighting, timing and
the physical layout of the room.
- Professional DJ sound systems
- Wireless microphones
- Dance-floor lighting
- Uplighting options
- Projection and video options
CHICAGOLAND & SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN
Serving Events Across Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin
Chicago Bands and DJs serves weddings, businesses, venues,
organizations and private clients throughout the Chicago
region and Southeastern Wisconsin.
Lake County
McHenry County
Northern Cook County
DuPage County
Kane County
Will County
Kendall County
Kenosha County
Racine County
Walworth County
Including the Lake Geneva corridor and surrounding communities.
START PLANNING
Tell Us What Kind of Event You Are Planning
Send the date, venue or city, approximate guest count and
type of event. We can help identify the entertainment format
and package that makes sense for the event.