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What Our Clients Say

For years, we've helped create celebrations guests still talk about long after the last song. Here's what our clients have to say.

We had Sway play at our wedding and hands down, it was the best decision we could have made. From the first conversation to the last, Steve was very professional and timely in his responses. Not only is he professional, the band is amazing. From the moment the dance floor opened up, we had the whole wedding dancing, even some people who usually don't dance. They are very good at reading the crowd and picking songs people like to dance to. I still, months later, get complements on how great they were and would recommend to anyone!!

The Drake Hotel - 9/16

- Brittany & Valerio, Weddingwire

★★★★★

The band exceeded all expectations! Our guests are still talking about how incredible the music was. Steve and the team were a dream to work with from start to finish. The band exceeded all expectations! Our guests are still talking about how incredible the music was. Steve and the team were a dream to work with from start to finish. Steve and the team were a dream to work with from start to finish. The band exceeded all expectations! Our guests are still talking about how incredible the music was. Steve and the team were a dream to work with from start to finish.

Four Seasons - 10/22

- Michael & Sarah

★★★★★

Absolutely unforgettable experience. The energy, vocals, and transitions were flawless. Every guest kept asking us where we found this band. Absolutely unforgettable experience. The energy, vocals, and transitions were flawless. Every guest kept asking us where we found this band.Absolutely unforgettable experience. The energy, vocals, and transitions were flawless. Every guest kept asking us where we found this band.

Ritz Carlton - 07/18

- Olivia & Daniel

★★★★★

“Perfect From Start to
Finish”

Hillary Foreman, Google Reviews

Steve and Kurt were incredible throughout the entire process of planning our wedding & reception. We had a beautiful Beatles piano interlude during our ceremony, and CANNOT even describe how incredible the Sway Chicago team during our reception. We had their 10-piece option, and they truly made the night. Kept everyone on the dance floor, and doubled as a concert for many! Couldn't recommend them more. Thank you Sway Chicago!

“Unforgettable
Reception Energy”

Coreen Kiva, The knot

Sway Chicago was incredible and made our reception truly unforgettable. The dance floor was packed all night and our guests couldn’t stop complimenting how amazing the band was. Steve was also fantastic to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend!

“The Talk of the
Wedding”

MacKinzie Neal, Google Reviews

We hired Sway to perform at our wedding and they did not disappoint! We gave them a

“Simply the Best Choice”

Ariel B, Yelp

I would highly (highly) recommend Steve and the Sway band. They were absolutely amazing at the wedding itself, and great to work with beforehand. More specifically, their sound was amazing at the event, and they had range to cover many genre of music for different audiences. And they were very helpful on the front end, with respect to ideas and how to choreograph the entire event. In short, they were awesome in every respect!

“Kept the dance,
floor packed”

Shannon, Wedding Wire

Absolutely amazing! Hiring Sway for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. Their performance they kept the dance floor packed all night long. From classic hits to contemporary favorites, their set list was diverse and kept everyone entertained. Not only were they incredibly talented musicians, but their professionalism and enthusiasm were evident throughout the entire planning process. They were so great at being attuned to the vibe of the party and when to play an upbeat or more slow song to catch our breath. Sway truly elevated our special day and made it unforgettable. All of our guests were so impressed and had an amazing time. We can't thank them enough for creating such an incredible atmosphere

“Magnificent! Star
Rating!”

Paula , Wedding Wire

Sway was incredible! By far the best decision we made for our wedding. Aside from being incredibly easy and fun to work with, everyone was so talented and Steve was absolutely amazing. Every guest made a comment about the band and we are still getting compliments months later. I don't think anyone left the dance floor all night. We worked with Steve and made a playlist and our "must haves" and he did such an amazing job reading the room and making every song perfect. I highly recommend going to see them at the Drake. We can't wait to find an excuse to book them again! Thank you again, Steve, you really did make our wedding day PERFECT!

“The Ultimate Wedding
Band”

Lisa Harrison, Google Reviews

Booking Sway Chicago was the single best decision we made for our wedding! From the first email to the final encore, they were professional, responsive, and truly cared about making our day unforgettable. The ceremony music was heartfelt and flawless, the dinner set was elegant and perfectly timed, and the reception… wow. The dance floor was never empty, with guests of every age laughing, singing, and dancing until the very last song. We’ve had countless people

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What makes our band "great" for your wedding or event?

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.

Is it possible to see Sway play live?

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 enquiry or call us to schedule a video viewing.

Tip: If a band does not offer a way for you to view them live, I would be very hesitant to hire them

What different genres of music does Sway perform?

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.

How many members are in the band? How many vocalists?

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.

Do you offer Wedding Ceremony music?

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.

How many hours do you play?

Every event is different, but if you were to ask what a timeline looks like for most weddings, it would be as follows.

1 hour of ceremony music
1 hour of cocktail music
1 hour of dinner music (either East Coast or West Coast style)
3 hours of dancing after dinner

Can I see more videos?

Yes! Please visit our Facebook page 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, and we might have it to share with you. Events & Gallery

Will you learn our favorite song for our wedding?

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.

Which Chicago wedding venues have you played?

Sway has played over 100 of the most popular wedding venues in Chicago and the suburbs. Click here to view.

What type of down payment is required?

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.

Does Sway Chicago have liability insurance?

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.

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