Audio Demo
- Footloose 2:13
- I Wanna Dance With Somebody 2:13
- Can't Hold Us 2:39
- Shake It Off 2:14
- Only the Good Die Young 1:39
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered 1:52
- Timber 2:03
- Sweet Child of Mine/Whoomp, There It Is 2:18
- Make You Feel My Love 2:13
- Wake Me Up 2:28
- Edge Of Glory 2:14
- Moves Like Jagger 2:07
- DJ Got Us Falling In Love 2:04
- Ain't That A Kick In The Head 1:20
- American Boy 2:10
- I Want You Back 1:56
- Ain't Too Proud To Beg 1:12
- El Cuarto De Tula 1:20
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough 2:00
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 dreams of. This band’s signature sound always includes great vocals, sizzling horns and a driving rhythm section. True professionals in every sense of the word, our band members know how to energize any crowd. Our concert-like stage show creates an exciting dance atmosphere, filling the night with a contagious fun that is sure to delight every guest. At the same time, our diverse music selection – everything including Sinatra-style jazz, all the great R&B of the 60’s and 70’s, classic rock from the 80’s and 90’s, and contemporary pop as well –captures all the romance and elegance of this very special occasion.
Read MoreAfter 13 years as lead vocalist with Front of House, Rebecca Brown is excited to be stepping into the bandleader role beginning in 2025. She earned her degree in Music Business at Millikin University, during which time she toured internationally with the vocal jazz ensemble One Voice, critically acclaimed in DownBeat Magazine as a top 10 College Vocal Jazz Ensemble. She was also featured on Good Morning America with the University’s Premiere Choir. Rebecca has been singing professionally for more than 10 years as a lead singer with Royal Caribbean Cruises, in various independent recordings ranging from pop to musical theatre, and as a voice over artist in Los Angeles. Her flexibility and range will captivate fans of pop, jazz, R&B, and Motown. Rebecca is thrilled to be a part of one of Chicago’s most energetic and enthralling groups of entertainers.
Read MoreTom McCarthy
Bret’s ability to play a diverse range of styles has enabled him the pleasure of performing in a very eclectic mix of musical situations. He toured two years with pop star Tiffany and can be heard on two of her CD’s, “Dreams Never Die” and “All The Best.” As a member of Grammy nominated funk band Liquid Soul, he opened for Sting including playing New York’s Central Park, the legendary Fillmore West and numerous TV appearances. He has backed an array of international artists from “soul man” Sam Moore, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Crystals, Donald O’Connor, to jazz greats Clark Terry, James Moody, Jon Faddis, and Phil Wilson. No stranger to the theatre, Bret has performed hundreds of shows including recent Chicago Broadway hits The Full Monty, A Chorus Line, and swinging the big band in Ron Hawking’s “His Way”, NBC Tower, Chicago.
LeTroy Jackson
LeTroy Jackson, Front of House’s newest singing sensation, is guaranteed to electrify your guests with his soulful vocals and magnetic presence. A bold and versatile performer, LeTroy has been singing for most of his life, starting in church at the age of nine. After sharpening his skills in the music program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, LeTroy returned to Chicago and immediately began to heat up the local club scene with his unique R&B tenor vocals. Equally at home in Contemporary music, R&B, Motown, Gospel and Jazz, LeTroy now brings his powerhouse vocals to Front of House to create a thrilling combination sure to make your event the talk of the town.
Josh Jern
Joshua Jern is a Chicago-based trumpet/flugelhorn player who is in high demand in many types of musical settings. Some of the local and international acts Jern has played for include Buddy Rich Big Band, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Florence Henderson, The Temptations, The Drifters, Patti Page, the Rob Parton Big Band, and international rock tours for Pritam Chakraborty (Bollywood) and Amanda Y Diego Verdaguer (Latin America). He has played weekly at Chicago's famous Green Mill in Uptown for over fifteen years and frequently plays in orchestra pits for national tours and professional theatrical productions in and around Chicago. Jern has been to all seven continents playing trumpet for various commercial and boutique cruise lines. He has also released two albums with his big band, the Joshua Jern Jazz Orchestra, for which he writes all the compositions and arrangements.
Josh Hettwer
Chicago musician Joshua Hettwer is a woodwind player, educator, arranger, composer, recording engineer and producer. He is originally from Oregon’s majestic Willamette Valley, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Jazz Studies from the University of Oregon. His time on the west coast is marked by the four years he spent touring the country with the multi-platinum band, the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. Since calling Chicago home, Joshua has garnered a reputation as a reliable and versatile musician. He regularly performs early jazz, Latin music, commercial music, and has recently entered the vast network of Broadway productions in the Chicagoland area, debuting as a reed player in the Marriott Theater’s production of Beautiful: The Carol King Musical.
Curt Bley
Curt moved from Normal, IL to Chicago in 1979 and has since appeared and/or recorded with a wide variety of national stars including the 5th Dimension, Herb Ellis, Florence Henderson, Hal Russell's NRG Ensemble, Suzanne Sommers, Dweezil Zappa, Big Guitars From Memphis, the Drifters, George Benson, the Coasters, John Gary, and Jeff Lorber. Local credits include time spent with Kevin Matthews, John Campbell, Howard Levy, Frank D'Rone, Patricia Barber, Dave Urich, Mark Colby, Paul Wertico, Frank Mantooth, Johnny Frigo, Som Brasil, and Janice Borla. He is also a talented decorative painter whose work will be featured in a fall 2005 issue of "Old House Journal".
Brian Danzy
Brian has been performing music for over 25 years, starting out in the Gospel field at the age of 12. In 1985, he toured with the world-renowned Staples Singers. He has since developed a stellar career, performing and touring with such artists as Lou Rawls, Patti Labelle, Anita Baker and Art porter, to name just a few. His piano and keyboard talents were recently featured on the 2005 All-Star Smooth Jazz Tour, performing with Brian Culberson, Rick Braun, Nick Collione and other nationally-known jazz artists. Brian is also a wonderful vocalist, a well-kept secret in the jazz world. We are thrilled to have Brian as the newest member of Front of House.
Bret Zwier
Bret’s ability to play a diverse range of styles has enabled him the pleasure of performing in a very eclectic mix of musical situations. He toured two years with pop star Tiffany and can be heard on two of her CD’s, “Dreams Never Die” and “All The Best.” As a member of Grammy nominated funk band Liquid Soul, he opened for Sting including playing New York’s Central Park, the legendary Fillmore West and numerous TV appearances. He has backed an array of international artists from “soul man” Sam Moore, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Crystals, Donald O’Connor, to jazz greats Clark Terry, James Moody, Jon Faddis, and Phil Wilson. No stranger to the theatre, Bret has performed hundreds of shows including recent Chicago Broadway hits The Full Monty, A Chorus Line, and swinging the big band in Ron Hawking’s “His Way”, NBC Tower, Chicago.
David Sherman
David Sherman has been singing professionally for over 20 years. He has performed in rock bands, swing bands, a mambo-rock band and with his original orchestral pop group The Steak House Mints. In 2008 The Steak House Mints released their debut album, Out of The Sky, to critical acclaim. He has opened for such legendary artists as James Brown, Carlos Santana, Harry Belafonte, Maceo Parker, and Pancho Sanchez. David has played in 42 of the 50 United States, in Cuba, and in Dubai. He has appeared in various theatrical productions in Chicago and at The I.O. Theater on one of their performance teams. He can been seen just about every Thursday night at The Green Mill Lounge with Chicago’s finest swing band The Swing Shift Orchestra. David is excited to be leading Front of House and enjoys living with his wife and his cat in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood.
Signature Events
Misericordia Heart of Mercy Fundraiser
New Year’s Eve Signature Gala at the Peninsula Chicago
Ohio State University Medical Center Fundraiser
St. Alexius Medical Center Dinner Dance
Bear Necessities Gala
Cotillion Dinner Dance
Sargent & Lundy Annual Events
Chicago Fire Wrap Party
Milwaukee Art Museum Gala
Grand Rapids Art Museum Gala
Franklin Civic Celebration Festival
YPO Holiday Party
New Year’s Eve Gala at the Bellagio Las Vegas