Cocktail Musicians?

elliemonster2012 · July 2012

Any recs for me? We are looking for some sort of string ensemble and/or pianist to do our cocktail hour, but didn't even know where to start.

Thought I'd ask you girls first

TIA!

ohemmag · July 2012

Piggybacking-- we need a violinist for the ceremony. I'll be watching for any tips! Good luck. :-)

chiboo9 · July 2012

I have Silhouette Strings booked for my September wedding. The string quartet will play during the ceremony at the church and cocktail hour at the reception venue. They came out the most affordable from other string quartets in the Chicagoland area. The violinist (Yuriy) communicates really well via email.

www.silhouettestrings.com/

They have a duet that plays every Saturday morning at Grand Foods in Winnetka, if you want to check them out and listen to them play prior to booking them. The duet I heard that day (violin and cello) were very talented, which I was very relieved about because I had already booked them and paid a deposit prior to checking them out in person. Whew.

I believe they'll also play as a soloist, duet, or trio, whatever you need. GL!

elliemonster2012 · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_illinois-chicago_cocktail-musicians?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:72Discussion:ab3054f5-a170-43aa-bb36-dfe975e0e155Post:3b314715-1732-4779-aba1-5a10d2a2ab21">Re: Cocktail Musicians?</a>:
[QUOTE]I have Silhouette Strings booked for my September wedding. The string quartet will play during the ceremony at the church and cocktail hour at the reception venue. They came out the most affordable from other string quartets in the Chicagoland area. The violinist (Yuriy) communicates really well via email. <a href="http://www.silhouettestrings.com/" rel="nofollow">www.silhouettestrings.com/</a> They have a duet that plays every Saturday morning at Grand Foods in Winnetka, if you want to check them out and listen to them play prior to booking them. The duet I heard that day (violin and cello) were very talented, which I was very relieved about because I had already booked them and paid a deposit prior to checking them out in person. Whew. I believe they'll also play as a soloist, duet, or trio, whatever you need. GL!
Posted by chiboo9[/QUOTE]

Thank you!! I will email them now!

abussen · July 2012

<div>I booked a String Duo for $340 which includes my ceremony music and cocktail hour. It was the best deal that I could find. They are playing for my December wedding in the city. </div><div>
</div><div>My FI and I went to a local play to hear them. They sounded great. Here is the contract information: </div><div>
</div><div><div class="yiv912596082MsoNormal" style="color:#000000;font-family:garamond, times, serif;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;text-align:-webkit-auto;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-family:Garamond, serif;">Ceremony Live Music – Potpourri Strings Studio</span></div><div class="yiv912596082MsoNormal" style="color:#000000;font-family:garamond, times, serif;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;text-align:-webkit-auto;background-color:#ffffff;"><a style="text-decoration:underline;color:#234786;outline:0px;" href="http://www.potpourristrings.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span style="cursor:pointer;color:#366388;" class="yshortcuts">http://www.potpourristrings.net/</span></a></div><div class="yiv912596082MsoNormal" style="color:#000000;font-family:garamond, times, serif;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;text-align:-webkit-auto;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-family:Garamond, serif;">2844 189th St. Lansing, IL 60438</span></div><div class="yiv912596082MsoNormal" style="color:#000000;font-family:garamond, times, serif;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;text-align:-webkit-auto;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-family:Garamond, serif;">Phone: <a style="text-decoration:underline;color:#234786;outline:0px;" rel="nofollow">1-888-408-1933</a></span></div><div id="yui_3_2_0_25_1341232276466675" class="yiv912596082MsoNormal" style="color:#000000;font-family:garamond, times, serif;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;text-align:-webkit-auto;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-family:Garamond, serif;">Contact: Linda Lager</span></div></div><div>
</div>In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_illinois-chicago_cocktail-musicians?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:72Discussion:ab3054f5-a170-43aa-bb36-dfe975e0e155Post:d13dc706-bafc-409a-bf40-5301e1ed92e0">Cocktail Musicians?</a>:
[QUOTE]Any recs for me? We are looking for some sort of string ensemble and/or pianist to do our cocktail hour, but didn't even know where to start. Thought I'd ask you girls first :) TIA!
Posted by elliemonster2012[/QUOTE]

carankarl · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_illinois-chicago_cocktail-musicians?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:72Discussion:ab3054f5-a170-43aa-bb36-dfe975e0e155Post:d13dc706-bafc-409a-bf40-5301e1ed92e0">Cocktail Musicians?</a>:
[QUOTE]Any recs for me? We are looking for some sort of string ensemble and/or pianist to do our cocktail hour, but didn't even know where to start. Thought I'd ask you girls first :) TIA!
Posted by elliemonster2012[/QUOTE]

<div>While you are early...check out my dj/Band guy!!
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</div><div><div>The contact info is at <a href="http://www.funkyjazzypop.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.funkyjazzypop.com</a></div><div>
</div><div>I am getting a band/DJ package where the guyI actually sing Michael Buble kinda stuff with a live jazz trio or recordings for Cocktails, and DJs the rest of the night...The price it just over a DJ price since he is both the singer and dj. He said he hires "gigging pros" that can leave early enough to make a "real gig" so the costs stay low. He is an AMAZING singer!</div><div>
</div><div>He pays you $100 if you refer him to a friend and they hire him too! I already got 2 friends using him!</div></div>
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carankarl · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_illinois-chicago_cocktail-musicians?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:72Discussion:ab3054f5-a170-43aa-bb36-dfe975e0e155Post:33f391cb-2ec7-4672-b4a9-c3b8627c689d">Re: Cocktail Musicians?</a>:
[QUOTE]Piggybacking-- we need a violinist for the ceremony. I'll be watching for any tips! Good luck. :-)
Posted by ohemmag[/QUOTE]

<div>While you are early...check out my dj/Band guy!!
<div>
</div><div><div>The contact info is at <a href="http://www.funkyjazzypop.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.funkyjazzypop.com</a></div><div>
</div><div>I am getting a band/DJ package where the guyI actually sing Michael Buble kinda stuff with a live jazz trio or recordings for Cocktails, and DJs the rest of the night...The price it just over a DJ price since he is both the singer and dj. He said he hires "gigging pros" that can leave early enough to make a "real gig" so the costs stay low. He is an AMAZING singer!</div><div>
</div><div>He pays you $100 if you refer him to a friend and they hire him too! I already got 2 friends using him!</div></div>
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