Kennedy/Wiener Wedding (Viceroy Hotel)
Our band Front of House was the highlight of our wedding. I can’t even count how many guests told us how amazing they were. It was really important for us to have a music set that appealed to all generations and boy did they deliver! Rebecca was so wonderful to work with and incredibly thoughtful AND talented. The band was honestly the best investment for our wedding. Highly recommend!
Rebecca Kennedy, Bride
Radelet/Farrell Wedding (Union League Club)
I can’t say enough great things about FRONT OF HOUSE! This incredible 11-member band, led by the talented David Sherman, exceeded every expectation. During the planning stages, David went above and beyond, helping us fine-tune the evening’s itinerary and carefully curating a perfect playlist based on our preferences—both songs we loved and ones we wanted to avoid. FRONT OF HOUSE even learned a few new songs we requested, including the Father-Daughter dance, which made our celebration even more personal and special. On the day of the wedding, they brought an infectious energy and professionalism that had everyone on the dance floor all night long. Their enthusiasm was palpable, and their talent undeniable. We especially loved their on-stage choreography—it was clear they were having as much fun as we were! Their ability to read the room and create the perfect musical vibe made our wedding reception truly unforgettable. The energy they brought was lively, joyful, and exactly what we dreamed of for our daughter's big day.
A huge thank-you to Rebecca Richey, Katherine Anderick, Bret Zweir, Curt Bley, Brian Danzy, Tom McCarthy, Josh Hettwer, Josh Jern, LeTroy Jackson, Rebecca Brown, and of course, David Sherman. You all were the heartbeat of our celebration, and we wouldn’t dream of hosting a wedding without you!
Peggy Radelet, Mother of the Bride
Emily Biederman and Alek Tyburk Wedding (Chicago Cultural Center)
We worked with Arlen Music Productions 9-piece band "Front of House" for our wedding night. They were spectacular!! The dance floor was packed all night long with guests of all ages. They listened to our requests for songs to play and songs to avoid and seamlessly varied the music depending on the vibe needed to keep the party going! We have had multiple guests tell us they were the best wedding band they have ever heard!
Emily Biederman, Bride
Amy Szerlong and Bryan Berend Wedding (The Langham)
Tim and I wanted to personally thank you for ALL the great music that we and our guests enjoyed at Amy and Bryan's wedding on the 19th. We are anxious to hear the recorded music from the ceremony (and we appreciate you executing that), but what we heard just before and during the processional was absolutely lovely. The arrangement of "Make Our Garden Grow" from Candide as requested by the bride was just perfect. Unusual choices, perhaps, but it all served to make the ceremony very warm and personal.
Moving on to dinner - we just couldn't have been happier. You and the combo did everything we asked, perfect dinner music, never too loud, we loved everything you played! It really served to set a wonderful backdrop for the evening.
And then of course, the full Front of House effect was readily apparent with a dance floor that never emptied and guests that raved about the "great band" and the "great music" over and over again.
It was everything we could have wanted. We are especially grateful for the time you took to listen to our special requests and to formulate the evening that Amy & Bryan dreamed of.
We can't say enough about the quality of the music and the professionalism of you and all your musicians. It was a pleasure working with you.
Pam & Tim Szerlong, Parents of the Bride
Maddie Frazier and Brendan Marren Wedding (Big Foot Country Club)
We had the BEST time and are still on cloud 9 from our wedding, thanks to your help!! Everyone cannot stop talking about how amazing the band was - we are so lucky and cannot thank you all enough!!!! my feet are finally starting to recover from dancing :-)
Thanks again for making our wedding so memorable!!!
Maddie and Brendan, Bride and Groom
Clarin/Smiler Wedding (RPM Events)
We had the Front of House band from Arlen Music Productions play at our wedding in April, and they were absolutely fantastic! From professional musicians who attended, to the grandmas... everyone was ecstatic in their feedback. We had an incredible time dancing and singing all night long.
The band exceeded our expectations with their surprises and delights throughout the evening. Even the sound engineers were top-notch, and we appreciated their flexibility with our (numerous) playlists during downtime. The whole group handled everything with precision and grace. David was an amazing master of ceremonies, creating a genuine connection with us and perfectly understanding how we wanted the night to unfold. His attention to detail and ability to read the crowd made the evening unforgettable. Special shoutout to the keyboardist who played our ceremony, he was phenomenal and nailed all of our requests.
Thank you, Front of House band, for an unforgettable celebration. Everything was on time and on point, making for a night we'll never forget (even if parts are a bit fuzzy!). Thanks!
Missy Clarin, Bride
Missy Clarin & Peter Smiler Wedding (RPM Events)
David, I don't even know where to begin thanking you and the entire band for such a perfect wedding this past Saturday!! From professional musicians who attended, to the grandmas... everyone was ecstatic about their feedback. We had so much fun dancing and singing all night - and the surprises and delights were seen, heard, and appreciated. Thank you to the sound engineers and you for humoring us with our various playlists. Thank you for playing all our hits and for not listening to my drunk friends screaming requests. Thank you for being an incredible master of ceremonies and creating a genuine feeling that you knew us and knew how we wanted the night to go.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Review on the way, and we'll be sure to tag FOH & Arlen music when we get our photos back and start posting!
A special shout out to the keys 🎹! He was amazing and many thanks to him for learning all of our ceremony requests.
Again, thank you thank you thank you for MC-ing and performing a perfect celebration, everything was on time and on point - an evening that we don't fully remember 😉, but we'll also never forget. Thanks! ♥️
Pete + Missy Smiler
Gordon/Crowe Wedding (Saddle & Cycle Club)
Jack and I just returned from our honeymoon this past weekend and wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you & the whole Front of House Band team!! Having the perfect band was always on the top of our "wish list" for our wedding & my-oh-my did we pick the BEST band possible! You and your team played the perfect songs, kept the energy up and did an incredible job with "I Love This Life". We continue to hear praise for our guests about the band & couldn't agree more!! Now, if only we could relive it all again and again!
Being on the dance floor & enjoying the band is always my favorite part of weddings (I know my mom feels the same!!) and I wouldn't change one thing about our dance floor on 6.24! Thank you so much & wish you all the best!
Victoria and Jack Crowe, Bride and Groom
Laurenzana/Doney Wedding (Armour House)
In the peace and serenity of our honeymoon, both Evan and I could not stop talking about how grateful we were for our wedding team. The day was perfect. We both felt like there was not a single thing we would change about the day, and I know that is in large part thanks to all of your behind the scenes work! I know our timelines especially may have been a bit challenging, but we both so appreciate you and your team's dedication to making it all work out.
So many of our guests commented that it was the best wedding they had been to, and we feel the same (although of course our opinion is a bit biased!). We had an absolute blast on the dance floor, and cannot thank David and FOH enough for making the night so special. We just wanted to send a note expressing our sincere gratitude. The day would not have been the same without David and Front of House.
Lisa and Evan Doney, Bride and Groom
Kaitlyn Benjamin and Henry Hailand Wedding (Drake Hotel)
We had Front of House play at our wedding and I can't recommend them enough! We knew after our initial consultation call with FOH that we were in great hands. David, the lead singer, took his time listening to us about what styles of music we like, and was more than happy to learn a few specific songs that my wife and I wanted to be played. He was totally onboard with our outside of the box bridal party walkout and first dance request (I loved her first into sweet child of mine). When it came to the wedding, they played for three hours after dinner and our dance floor was packed the entire time. They played hit after hit, sticking to our preferred music list but also going off script which enhanced the vibe. I can't tell you how many people came up to us afterwards raving about the music. All the musicians in front of house are talented and know how to perform in front of an audience. I would recommend FOH to anybody looking keep the party going for their wedding. 10/10.
Henry Hailand, Groom
Lehew/Julien Wedding (Meson Sabika, Naperville, Il)
We booked Front of House. The band and the was one of our top priorities. David was 100% worth it. We did the 9-piece band, but David is what makes it. As an artist his stage presence is amazing. To get people dancing you need someone like him. He made sure the floor was always poppin and even started a line dancing group that took off. David killed it. We got numerous comments that the band was spectacular. We had seen many other bands play and nothing compared to them. Also, the sound engineer was amazing. We had less than 100 people in a big space. Nothing was overpowering. Everything was perfect.
Colby Julien, Bride
Jen Altman & Nick Roseth Wedding (Independence Grove Forest Preserve)
Thank you for being the perfect accompaniment to our wonderful wedding day! The ceremony music was beautiful – it sticks in our memories as one of the best parts of our day. We especially appreciate that you were able to play the music from Up!
Front of House was definitely a highlight of our reception! We are still getting compliments on our band choice – you had so much energy and were so fun to dance to! Looking back at our photos, everyone’s faces were so happy and excited on the dance floor.
Thank you for your patience in working with us, our families, and our planners to ensure the day went smoothly! You were very helpful and collaborative during the planning stages and made sure everything went smoothly. We very much appreciate all your hard work to bring the perfect music to our wonderful day! We would definitely recommend Front of House!
Jen Altman & Nick Roseth, Bride & Groom
Charleston/Watts Wedding (Café Brauer)
Once we secured our venue, you were the next vendor we booked. We were set on having a live band – the band sets the tone for the evening. We knew we were getting a good band, but WOW!! You completely blew our expectations out of the water! There were times when we were on the dance floor where we just stopped to watch you perform. It felt like we were in the front row at a concert of a Grammy Award winning band. We kept saying to each other, “can you believe this is OUR wedding band?!” Months later, so many of our friends and family said the same thing. Thank you for lending your talents to make our wedding truly the best day. You were an essential part of making it so memorable and we are forever grateful.
Alexandra & Zachary Watts, Bride and Groom
Davis/Glassman Wedding (City Winery)
We hired Front of House (9 piece) for our wedding 4/22/23 at City Winery - West Loop. They were EVERYTHING and MORE!! They brought the energy and kept the party going ALL night long. They sounded amazing, even learned our first dance song so they could play it live.
Leading up to the wedding, they were very communicative and accommodating. They played ALL night long and even had killer dance moves!! I would 100000% recommend them to any couple that wants a giant dance party.
Rachel Davis, Bride
Elizabeth Petyon and Adam Bristol Wedding (Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis, IN)
Hi David! I cannot really find enough words to tell you how thrilled EVERYONE was with your performances on Saturday! I am going to try a few! ;)
It took Elizabeth and Adam until the next day (and after being told by their friends) that the incredible music during the ceremony was live! And it was SOOOO beautiful, I really felt like I was watching (and hearing) a scene from a movie.
Your entire band was just amazing, and your vocals were show stopping!
Because I was able to pull from your chill attitude, that you extended during our facetime call, I felt much more comfortable standing at the mic and seeing your kind face just before going "on"...HUGE thank you for that!
So many guests were astounded by the music, and I especially appreciated the lineup of the music and segways. I had not understood previously what an important part of the process that is, and it was very effective for the whole vibe.
I think the world of you and your band. I am SO grateful for your availability and willingness to make the journey to Indy. Thank you, thank you!
You were such an integral piece to our special day, and I am so happy!
Thank you again!
Cindy Petyon, Mother of the Bride
Misericordia Heart of Mercy Ball
You and Front of the House made the night fun! Thank you for the special performance with the Heartbreakers and Frank O'Hara. It was beautiful.
I remember, after the Heart to Hand, seeing the dancefloor full with guests and it was like that until the end of the night.
I know our ball guests were the last to leave and were dancing out of the ballroom!
Thank you very much and you played favorites for everyone.
Sharon Taylor, President, Misericordia Women’s Board
Bobby Dixon and Katie Kummerer Wedding (The Drake, Oakbrook)
This fabulous band played at my son’s wedding, and I cannot recommend them with more enthusiasm! Best wedding band I’ve ever heard!
- Bob Dixon, Father of the Groom
Look no further than Front of House for your wedding! I cannot say thank you enough for the work David and the band put into making our night so special. As a guest said "I knew it would be fun, but I did not know it would be THAT fun!" We have Front of House to thank for that. The dance floor was packed from the moment David invited guests to the floor until we all sang the final song together. If budget is a priority (as it was for us), I can assure you Front of House was worth every penny and much more. We even extended the playing time another 30 minutes!! Thanks again Front of House!
Bobby Dixon, Groom
Jackie Kreda and David Wolpert Wedding (Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel)
I am still on cloud 9 from my daughter’s wedding at the Knickerbocker Hotel. Front of House was just superior. We had about 200 people there and I think each and every person came up to me complimenting me on the band. Never have I been to a wedding before where there was no one sitting in their seats the entire evening, other than during toasts. The dance floor was crowded the entire time and David Sherman led the crowd through the best evening.
From the very beginning, with the ceremony and the music - - there wasn’t a dry eye in the place. Then it turned to the cocktail hour, where lively fun music was playing as people mixed and mingled. Later, his band led the ‘parade’ into the ballroom to kick off the evening……….which was the perfect way to get the party started. The Horrah was long and fun - - exactly what we wanted. Then it was hours of dancing and partying, culminating with ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’…which as David said…left everyone wanting more.
David was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire planning phase. He listened to what we envisioned and then enhanced that vision with his own ideas and expertise.
It was a night that our guests and I won’t forget. Thank you David and thank you Arlen Music.
Noreen Kreda, Mother of the Bride
Katie and Scott Nowicki Wedding (The Peninsula Hotel)
Dear David,
WOW, what can I say!! Thank you to you and all the amazing artists that make up Front of House. Your direction and pace for the evening was great. We really appreciated the level of professionalism and artistic abilities of the everyone. You are exceptional!! We could not have asked for any better energy and music to help make our wedding spectacular.
Thank you for your time and attention prior to our event to help create the night of Katie and Scott’s dreams. Katie and Scott had the best time, as did all our guests. All everyone kept saying was: “where did this band come from? …they are exceptional”. “Wow this group is so fun” and on and on.
The worst part of the night was that it ended tooooo soon. Keep up the phenomenal work.
Warmly,
Marla Simon, Mother of the Bride
Katie and Scott Nowicki Wedding (The Peninsula Hotel)
Hi David,
We wanted to send a big thank you for everything you did to help us create such a wonderful wedding celebration. Throughout the entire process, we felt completely supported by you as we crafted our first dance, ceremony, and set list. Your attention to detail and the time you and the band spent learning our first dance song and ensuring you knew the exact right cues for our choreography helped us feel so much more comfortable going into it, and we had a blast working with you.
Not only were you great to work with, but you and the band absolutely killed it! Our dance floor was full the whole night, people were having a blast, and we received so many compliments both during and after the wedding on how amazing you were and how much fun everyone had. Our cousin may hire you all for her wedding in October!
Going into wedding planning, we knew the band was most important to us. We spent a lot of time researching Front of House and worked to find a date/venue where you were free. We're so glad we made the decision to work with you all as you really made our wedding extra special.
We're more than happy to be references for you in the future.
Thank you again and please send our regards to the rest of the band!
Katie, Bride
Dina and Jeff Shane Wedding (Kimpton Gray Hotel)
Hi David,
We just wanted to say thank you SO much for being a part of our special weekend and helping us celebrate. You and the band were amazing. The dance floor was packed all night long and the first dance song was perfect. All of the music was great!
Dina and Jeff, Bride and Groom
Molly and Peter Boehm Wedding (Indian Hill Club)
David…Thank you for the most spectacular night of my life - thank you for all you did to make our 1-year wedding party on 9.24.21 possible! We truly appreciate your talents, organization, and patience as we know there was a ton of back and forth on the list and you were so great through it all. It was PERFECT! Every song played was just right - sounded amazing and timed perfectly. We got so many compliments and are sure to pass on your name!!
Molly & the Sawyers, Bride and Family
Annie and Mike McGee Wedding (Independence Grove)
We used Front of House and they absolutely made our night. Planning the wedding was very stressful until we had the chance to meet with David. Once meeting with him, I knew the night was going to be smooth and perfect and that he would make sure it flowed together perfect. The band really outdid themselves; our guests didn’t want to leave the dance floor. I had so many people come up to me throughout the night and tell me how great our music was. HIGHLY recommend using them!!!
Annie McGee, Bride
Kelli and Ryan Swarzendruber Wedding (Theater on the Lake)
We had an absolute amazing experience with Front of House and David S. The entire band/team was extremely accommodating and professional about our ever-changing wedding plans due to COVID and they made our COVID compliant wedding feel more normal with their remarkable talent. David also ensured the team would learn our first dance songs and a few other requests important to our families, of which they did and executed perfectly! They are such a great group to have at your event and made everything from our cocktail hour to last call more fun. We absolutely cannot recommend them enough as they will bring your wedding to life!
Kelli, Bride
Grant and Abby Eimermann Wedding (Carriage House, Wisconsin)
Front of House was an incredible band and made our night so much fun! Everyone was on the dance floor and they played so many great songs I couldn't sit down! Great to work with and David is wonderful at helping to plan out the night. Highly recommend!
Abby Eimermann, Bride
Isaac Katz Wedding
You were fantastic and all the guests were raving about how amazing the band was. Thank you for making our evening so incredibly special and exactly what we envisioned :)
Issac, Groom
Alexandra Foradas and Sam Waterbury Wedding (Bridgeport Art Center)
Well, the band was the highlight of the evening! Off the charts reviews from simply everyone of every demographic. Sliding back and forth between classics, contemporary music, ethnic music - it makes me laugh and be filled with gratitude all at once. Again, thank you for making the evening run so smoothly, on time, with fun and conviviality.
Valerie Foradas, Mother of the Bride
Porter Country CASAblanca Gala
David,
Just a quick note to thank you and your entire team for DELIVERING! The CASAblanca Gala went as we hoped and dreamed it would thank to you all, and in its aftermath, there is nothing but rave reviews about the band. From start to finish (mingling, mood, and dance music) you all were THE BOMB. How refreshing to work with true professionals.
It’s always all about the music – people were mesmerized to watch you all, and everyone had a blast. Thank you, again, for making the trip to Valpo to share your gifts of invaluable service.
Sarah Fink, Family and Youth Services Bureau
