5 Star Reviews Across Every Platform

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“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 'taste list' of genres and artists we like and they took that and ran with it! Our dance floor was full the entire night and everyone was complimenting how versatile the band was! They played everything from 90s throwbacks to Motown to current hits and nailed every song! I loved how they transitioned into each song without a break, it kept everyone dancing! I would highly recommend hiring them for your next event!
“They Absolutely Killed It”

Zach A, Yelp

Sway Chicago was the perfect choice for our wedding. My wife and I first saw Sway at a friends wedding, and were floored at their ability to keep the dance floor packed from the moment they started until the last note of the last song. Steve and the other singers are phenomenal, and they really know how to keep the party moving. There really isnt another band in Chicago that would be more perfect for your event.
“Chicago's BEST
Wedding Band!!!”

Mady, Wedding Wire 

If you are looking for an unbelievable wedding band that will get EVERYONE up & dancing, look no further! We had Sway Chicago play our wedding this past weekend, and not only were we blown away by their talent and song selections, all our guests were blown away too! They were truly the best part of our wedding & we could have danced all night long. Gena & Steve were extremely communicative, helpful, and understanding throughout the planning process. The band learned all 3 of our first dance songs - we liked them even better than the originals! We were unsure if we needed an MC - but having an MC was the best decision we could've made - he was flexible, adaptable, and kept all our transitions super smooth. The talent of each member of the band was truly unmatched!! One of my favorite things about Sway was their song selections - though we gave them an idea of what music to play, they really curated a set list that was perfect for the energy of the room. I can't recommend Sway Chicago enough - thank you, thank you, thank you!
“A Hit With Every
Guest”

Lauren M, The knot

Gena and Steve were pros from the start- they were extremely professional to work with, answered all of my questions, and were incredibly kind and knowledgable. Steve played all of my song requests, which meant the world to me. It just showed how attentive he was during our conversations. The night of the wedding was FANTASTIC. It was so much fun and it was especially due to Sway! The most compliments I received from the night was about Sway. They sounded great, had wonderful energy, and read the crowd super well. I was honestly expecting a certain amount of people to leave before the end of the night, but I'm pretty sure that didn't happen because the dance floor was PACKED all night long. I would recommend Sway a million times over and I wish I could redo the day again because of them!
“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 and helping to make our wedding day absolutely perfect!
“Everyone Was Dancing”

Elise Harrigan, Google Reviews

Sway Chicago is hands down the best wedding band in Chicago!!! We had the absolute pleasure of having Sway sing and play at our wedding - and let me just say, our special night would not have been the same without them! Their talent and energy is unmatched! Our guests are still talking about how wonderful they were. They had the dance floor going all night! The band was able to learn special song requests and the MC kept our timeline flowing - I felt at ease knowing we were in such good hands. Not only are the musicians so incredibly talented, the service they provided from start to finish was incredible. Steve & Gina are so kind and helpful and made sure our night was catered to our specific wants/needs. I cannot recommend Sway enough - they are the BEST!!!
“Beyond Our
Expectations”

Sam B, The knot

I can't tell you how many times I heard from our wedding guests, "That was the best band I have ever heard at a wedding". Their voices were insane, the saxophone was stellar, and they really kept the party going without much direction from us at all! This is a smooth, fun, impressive, and kind group of people that will elevate your special day beyond what you can imagine. We can't thank you enough, Sway
“Simply the Best
Choice”

Teri T, Yelp

We looked at a lot of bands and ultimately hired Sway for our June 2018 wedding at The Langham in Chicago. They were incredible! We are still getting compliments. Steve Biossat was our sole point of contact throughout the planning process and was the utmost professional. He worked with our budget and helped us decide how many pieces we needed (we ultimately went with 9) to make the event what we were hoping for. Steve also helped us staff our ceremony with 2 excellent instrumentalists - piano and violin. The pianist also played throughout cocktail hour for our guests. Steve catered to every annoying question and need we threw at him during the months and weeks leading up to the big day. He helped us pick reception songs for dinner, intros, etc. and provided a DJ so we could play some cultural music for my husbands family.



I'll also note that Sway had one hour to set up in the ballroom during a "room flip" that occurred between the ceremony and reception but they did it with ease and were ready to kill it when the doors opened for our guests. Steve was diligent in managing the sound throughout the night so it sounded great from every corner of the room and making sure our "must play" was covered. They truly made the night a spectacular and memorable occasion. Can't thank you guys enough.

“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 tell us it was the most fun wedding they’ve ever attended — and we know Sway made that happen. If you want a wedding filled with joy, energy, and moments your guests will talk about for years, look no further — they are simply the best!
“A Wedding Done
Right”

Daniel O, The knot

Sway Chicago is the way to go for a live band at your wedding! They absolutely killed it and made our wedding unforgettable. Our guests commented over and over again how great the band was. Additionally, they were very responsive, communicative, and helpful in forming our desired playlist and planning all the details. We hired them for both the wedding ceremony as well as cocktail hour / reception, and they nailed the atmosphere for each. Highly recommend!
“Nailed Every Moment”

Marti G, Yelp

The best band in Chicago! Honestly, I can say from my own experience they are amazing. Sway Chicago played at our wedding last year in July and till this day our friends and family still talk about how awesome our band was. The floor was packed the entire night, the music was out of this world. The signers sound just like the real deal and they really know how to put on a show! Steve the lead singer is phenomenal! He also plays at The Joynt and I would be sure to check him out. My husband and I went to check him out before our wedding and we were so excited for our wedding after hearing him. He's so talented and has such a fabulous team. We had a 9 piece band for our wedding and it was FANTASTIC! I can't thank Sway Chicago enough for making our wedding amazing. I would highly recommend them to anyone for a wedding or party etc. Thank you Sway Chicago you ROCK!
“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!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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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