Solo Piano / Keyboard

Our versatile pianists add a wonderful ambiance to your event. With a repertoire ranging from classical to top 40, our exceptional musicians can fulfill almost any genre or request! If a piano isn’t available at your venue, we will happily bring a keyboard that can sound exactly like an acoustic piano!

Solo Guitar

The versatility of guitar adds a layer of beauty to your special event. Our virtuosos perform Latin, classical, and pop with fluidity and nuance.

Solo Vibraphone

One of the more unique solo instruments we offer, the warm sounds of the vibraphone can add a mellow, jazzy flair to your event!

Solo Harp

Add a touch of elegance to your event with the sweeping melodies of solo harp! Perfect for ceremonies, cocktail parties, and other intimate gatherings, our harpists perform traditional classical repertoire along with contemporary favorites.

Guitar & Violin

A fun pairing of popular instruments, this duo can cover everything from Bach to Bruno Mars! Since both instruments are mobile and unplugged, this group is a great choice if your event calls for strolling musicians.

Piano & Violin

This unique duo offers delightful instrumental takes on your favorite songs! We recommend using a keyboard instead of a piano for this offering, since performing with sounds such as guitar or Rhodes on a keyboard can create allow for a more versatile repertoire.

Guitar / Vocal Duo

Caitlin Simone is a versatile vocalist and performer, authentically covering a wide range of artists and genres. Accompanied by the multi-talented Lloyd Snyder on acoustic guitar, vocals, and loop pedal, this duo adds its own unique spin to the songs you know and the songs you forgot you love! Both Caitlin and Lloyd are members of the Ken Arlen Evolution Orchestra.

Keyboard & Guitar

This duo pairs our two most popular solo instruments. Our guitar players may use an effects pedal, which allows for a robust sonic experience.

Double Fret

Two of Chicago’s top guitarists come together for a unique acoustic performance that covers a wide variety of genres, including Motown, Classic Rock and Top 40. Double Fret is a perfect choice for cocktail or corporate receptions that require fun energy without overwhelming conversation.

Triple Fret

Triple Fret features 3 of Chicago’s top guitarists coming together for a unique acoustic performance that covers a wide variety of genres, including Motown, Classic Rock and Top 40. Triple Fret is a perfect choice for cocktail or corporate receptions that require fun energy.

Exotique

This contemporary group features two beautiful string players performing with electric lounge grooves. Perfect for sophisticated events that need a chic and stylish flair!

Adagio Strings

Our versatile string players perform elegant music for your ceremony, cocktail reception, or corporate event. If you’re not hooked on classics, consider ordering up some contemporary music arranged especially for our string ensembles, such as elegant arrangements of Beatles hits or Coldplay favorites.

Jazz Quartess

Produced by Ken Arlen, Jazz Quartess is Chicago’s busiest jazz quartet. The concept is simple: combine 3-4 talented and versatile jazz musicians who can move effortlessly through many instrumental styles. Most jazz quartets play straight-ahead swing or contemporary jazz. We play these styles, but find people also want to hear hip instrumental versions of Sting, Steely Dan, James Taylor and Beatles tunes, to name a few. We get a great response from the audience!

Twilight Combination

If you’re planning an event that calls for something hip and unique, Twilight Combination will fit the bill. Twilight Combination combines electronic beats, sumptuous vocals and sophisticated musicianship to create a sound they call “electric lounge.” Twilight Combination delivers surprising interpretations of the songs you love like you’ve never heard them before. Picture Michael Buble singing Kesha’s latest hit, or a Van Halen classic as a rumba. It’s music that is hot and cool, surprising yet familiar, modern yet classic.

Sirens Lite

Ken Arlen’s Sirens Lite features two to three lovely women on violin accompanied by a keyboard, and their music ranges from bossas and tangos, to fun classic rock and pop. This group provides an elegant atmosphere for cocktail parties and other social and corporate gatherings, and the wardrobe can be customized from elegant cocktail attire, to fun rock-inspired wear.

Chicago Silk

The Sound of Sophistication with the Soul of Legends. Hailing from the heart of the city, Chicago Silk is a powerhouse collective of elite session musicians and touring artists, each with a legacy that speaks volumes.

Many of its members are Grammy-nominated virtuosos, having shared stages and studios with legends like Jay-Z, Chaka Khan, Chance The Rapper, Ron Isley, Aretha Franklin, R. Kelly, Patti LaBelle, and more.

This all-Black ensemble pays homage to the rich tapestry of the greats, weaving through the sounds of Motown, Funk, Soul, R&B, and Jazz with effortless finesse. Their name says it all—when Chicago Silk is playing, it’s always a smooth night!

DJ KJ

For over a decade, DJ KJ has been immersed within the elite Chicago nightlife scene, entertaining the Windy City’s A-List socialites and celebrities.

KJ’s high energy dance mixes have also dominated dancefloors across the country and have been heard worldwide on various on-air and internet radio stations.

Currently holding nightclub residencies in Chicago IL, Milwaukee WI, & Jacksonville FL, DJ KJ blends a diverse array of music that keeps every type of crowd going.

Chicago Bucket Boys

The Bucket Boys are an extremely talented and quintessentially Chicago represented ensemble that has been putting their percussive skills on display across the country for years. This professional ensemble has performed regularly at the Chicago Bulls home games and functions with appearances at other NBA and NCAA games. They appeared in a spot with Hank Williams, Jr. on his “Are You Ready For Some Football?” for ABC’s Monday Night Football, a commercial spot with KFC, and a shared halftime performance bill for the 2004 NBA All-Star Game with the likes of OutKast, Christina Aguilera, and Beyoncé.

Mariachi Monumental

Since 2010, Mariachi Monumental has brought the best traditional and folkloric mariachi repertoire to Chicago and surrounding areas. With members from diverse regions of Mexico and the United States, Mariachi Monumental de Mexico has over 30 years of professional mariachi music experience. Our members have shared the stage with artists such as Pepe Aguilar, Alejandro Fernandez, Vicente Fernandez, Marco Antonio Solis, Jose Jose, Joan Sebastian, Jose Feliciano, Pedro Fernandez, Angelica Maria, and Lila Downs. For ten consecutive years, Mariachi Monumental de Mexico has been the preferred mariachi of the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club, and many Fortune 500 companies in the Chicago-land area. Mariachi Monumental De Mexico has performed in Chicago’s most elite venues and city-wide cultural events. Members of Mariachi Monumental De Mexico are proud supporters of mariachi music education. As educators and ambassadors of mariachi music, members of the group support youth programs promoting cultural identity and Mexican heritage through music. The members are active educators in public and private institutions that are a part of the growing mariachi education programs pioneered by members of the group.

Kilgubbin Irish Band

This ensemble of talented musicians are the very best of what Chicago traditional Irish music has to offer. They are waiting to delight your audiences with music that will have them tapping their feet and ready to dance! They have many years of experience playing at weddings, cocktail hours, corporate events, fundraisers, and even intimate home gatherings. Prepare to be whisked away to the gently rolling green fields with the rich and historic beauty that is the Irish music of Kilgubbin.

Abigail Riccards Trio

Abigail Riccards has garnered much attention from the jazz community for her effortless swing, heartbreaking tone, and personalized approach to lyrics. Abigail’s inimitable approach to the Great American Songbook has made her one of the most celebrated jazz vocalists of her generation. She also loves putting her signature on pop, rock, and R&B classics and has collaborated with many of Chicago’s most respected musicians, while headlining the most famous clubs and venues in Chicagoland. Abigail’s voice achieves a refreshing honesty and is only complimented by her incredible manipulation of the ivories!