KEN ARLEN ORCHESTRA: Arlen Music Consultants' flagship ensemble is simply the hottest band in the Chicago area, combining great song selection, elegant and rich arrangements, and an energized stage show fronted by the best vocalists in town. Drawing on Ken Arlen's extensive experience, nothing is left to chance when his band drives an event.
KEN ARLEN'S 21: You want the best show your guests will experience all year. Sound right? If so, then Ken Arlen’s 21 is what you’re looking for. Made up of 6 vocalists and 15 instrumentalists (including 6 horns and our exclusive Rock n’ Roll violins), this magnificent stage show is perfect for large venues such as Navy Pier, the Field Museum, McCormick Place, and appropriate for parties of all sizes, from 300 to 3,000 people.
INDIGO: The buzz just doesn't stop! Building on the successful model of the Ken Arlen Orchestra and capitalizing on the unique talents of outstanding Chicago vocalist/band leader Toni DiDonato, Indigo has everyone talking about their sparkling vocals, superior musicianship and high-energy show. Check out why people say that Arlen Music has the best bands in town!
FRONT OF HOUSE: The next generation of Arlen Music has finally arrived! A nine-piece group comprised of seasoned veterans as well as hot young talent, Front of House turns every wedding reception into the magnificent evening every bride and groom dream of. Led by David Sherman, this band's signature sound always includes great vocals, sizzling horns and a driving rhythm section.
ENTOURAGE: The hottest live entertainment company in the country just got even hotter! Entourage is a sizzling eight-piece ensemble fronted by rising star David Young on trumpet and backed by some of the most electrifying musicians to grace the stage in Chicago and around the world. Entourage delivers the extensive musical repertoire of an Arlen Music band with a rocking, soulful edge to keep your guests dancing all night long!
KEN ARLEN'S SIRENS: Guarantees the “wow” factor you’ve been searching for to distinguish your next corporate or special event. A 6- to 10-piece rock violin ensemble led by Rebecca Richey, Sirens can provide elegant dinner music and then rock out to original arrangements of artists such as Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles, just to name a few. All of the energy and flash of a great rock concert stylishly performed by Chicago’s top string players.
MATT REED BAND: Take all the energy, musicianship and high-quality performance found in Arlen Music's larger bands. Pack it into a 6-piece band led by a musician/performer of extraordinary charisma and talent. What do you get? The Matt Reed Band. 4 instruments, 1 female vocalist and Matt on guitar and vocals make up this powerful small group, perfect for intimate parties of 50-75 people all the way up to events for 200 to 250.
SOUL MOTION: No music energizes a dance floor like soul music -- and no band in Chicago knows soul music quite like Soul Motion. Comprised of Arlen Music's top musicians and vocalists, this band ranges in size from 8 to 12 pieces and plays only the most danceable and distinctive soul, jazz, R&B, blues, and rock. Led by veteran bandleader Steve Taylor, Soul Motion is a popular choice for weddings, corporate events, and parties across Chicago, and is a favorite among clients who use House Of Blues Chicago for their events.
ARLEN MUSIC STRING ENSEMBLES: Complete the musical atmosphere of your event by choosing from one of our exclusive string ensembles. Strolling violins, cocktail strings, and classical ensembles for concerts and ceremonies -- we've got them all. Our string players cover classical repertoire as well as fine arrangements of jazz standards and pop tunes to give your event a wide range of musical flavors. The KAO Violins and the Adagio String Quartet, both led by popular Chicago violinist Elizabeth MacGeachy, have all the experience needed to give your event the perfect touch of elegance and class.
JAZZ QUARTESS: Elegant and soulful, swinging and classy, this small ensemble made up of Chicago's finest jazz musicians is evidence that the quality of musicianship in Arlen Music Consultants is second to none. Perfect for background music or for cabaret-style performances, Quartess covers it all -- classic jazz, ballads, Sinatra swing, latin jazz, smooth R&B-flavored jazz, and hip arrangements of contemporary pop tunes. Terrific vocalists are available on request.
AMC RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE - Spanning multiple styles of Blues and R&B, this club-style show brings together our stunning vocalists with Arlen Music’s best instrumentalists to create a rich and powerful performance that draws on over 60 years of America’s unique forms of “soul” music. From authentic Chicago and Delta blues, to classic Motown and Stax hits, to present day rock blues, this sizzling show has it all.
   

 


We can also supply excellent entertainment in the following categories.
Please call us at (847) 869-8826 for a consultation.

 

Dinner Dance Bands

Top 40 Bands

Jazz Quartets/Trios

Solo Musicians

Strolling violins


Steel Drum Band

Reggae

Jump Swing

Salsa

Big Band

Chicago Blues

Dixieland

Zydeco

Country

New Age


Classical Chamber

50's & 60's Rock-n-Roll

Motown Review

Miscellaneous Ethnic

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