First of all, let me say that there are many many “good” wedding bands in Chicago. Any one of these bands have great musicians and vocalists, that have different levels of versatility, and will sound great! That being said, although they may sound great, it will not make them a “great” band for your wedding. Not to say that the band for your wedding shouldn’t sound great, because they definitely should. But, that is only one piece of the puzzle. The biggest factor that sets a great band apart, is their ability to entertain you and your guests. If the singers and musicians are not physically engaged with your party, and are simply playing good music, your guests will get bored after a bit. Trust me! However, if the band is playing great music, and everyone on stage is also engaging with the entire room, you and your guests will not be able to pull yourself from the dance floor. And this is what we specialize in.
Yes! Although, we do not invite potential clients to attend other couples’ weddings, we do schedule public band showcases
where you can preview the band live.
You can submit an inquiry or call us to schedule a video viewing.
Sway performs a wide variety of music. We specialize in Top-40 through the decades. We play everything from Current Top 40, Latin, Big-Band, Motown, Classic Rock, etc. For a sample of the songs we perform and the different genres, visit the SWAYLIST page. Click Here.
We are a scalable band from 7-15 pieces, depending on the size of the event. Our core band consists of our rhythm section (Keys, Bass, Drums & Guitar, and 3-5 vocalists. From there we add 1-4 horns and 1-3 violins.
We have some great options for Ceremony music. Whether you would like a solo piano, or a string quartet, we provide you with guidance in selecting all of the music that fits you for your wedding.
Every event is different, but if you were to ask what a timeline looks like for most weddings, it would be as follows.
Yes! Please visit our Instagram page, @biossat, for a few more videos. We also have a large selection of videos in our archive, so if you don’t see what you’re looking for, just ask! We may have exactly what you’re looking for and would be happy to share it with you.
YES! Even if your favorite song is not on the SWAYLIST, there is a good chance we already know it. If we don’t know it, we are happy to learn it. Just ask.
Sway has played at many of Chicagoland’s most popular wedding venues and premier venues throughout the suburbs. If you have a specific venue in mind, just ask—chances are, we’ve played there!
Once you decide Sway Chicago is your entertainment of choice, we will send you a simple 1 page contract based off the initial proposal that we agreed upon. If the contract is agreeable, then typically, a downpayment of 50% is required at the time of a contract signing.
We do have limited liability insurance. If a venue needs to be named on the policy for a specific event, our insurance company will issue a COI of our policy, including who needs to be named on the certificate.
Elevate your events with Sway and experience moments that transform into everlasting memories.
