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3rd Shift DJs

4.5

Elgin, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Skokie, IL

3rd Shift DJs is an Elgin, IL-based DJ company that specializes in weddings and nuptial events. This budding business is owned and operated by Alex Dingmann, a DJ professional with a passion for adding thrill and excitement to parties through the sound of music. With years of experience under his belt, Alex helps newlyweds across the country celebrate their new chapter, creating personalized playlists that have everyone dancing all the way home.

My wife and I contacted Alex as we found his business on weddingwire. Once we reached out, Alex responded fairly quickly and a call was scheduled. He was very patient with us and very transparent of how he runs things as the DJ. DJ’s can really make or break your wedding and we wanted to ensure that we had someone good lined up. Alex was very specific on what his expectations were, which really put us at ease. During the planning process, he was extremely helpful in helping us make some decisions regarding what to have and what not to have. Alex surpassed both of our expectations on the actual day. The wedding flow was extremely smooth and he worked with us for our playlist. I would 15/10 recommend Alex. He is an amazing DJ for all your needs. Thanks again Alex!
Joel S., 18 days ago
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Clik Entertainment & Massive Audio Visual

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,495

At Clik, we are not just entertainers; we are architects of unforgettable moments. With a team of seasoned professionals, each a virtuoso in their craft, we bring a symphony of talent and passion to every celebration. Your love story is unique, and so should be your wedding. Clik Entertainment specializes in creating customized musical experiences that reflect your individuality as a couple. From the first dance to the last song, we curate a musical journey that resonates with your love, ensuring that every note is a reflection of your story.

I recently had the pleasure of hiring Matt from Clik Entertainment to provide entertainment services for my wedding, and I am delighted to share my glowing review of his outstanding performance. From the initial consultation to the last note played at our reception, Matt demonstrated a level of professionalism and talent that exceeded our expectations. His attention to detail during the planning process was remarkable, as he took the time to understand our preferences, musical taste, and the overall atmosphere we wanted to create for our special day. One of the highlights of Matt's performance was his ability to read the crowd and adapt the music accordingly. He skillfully curated a playlist that appealed to guests of all ages, ensuring that the dance floor was never empty. Matt seamlessly transitioned between genres, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere that kept the celebration alive. Beyond his musical prowess, Matt's charisma and engaging personality added an extra layer of joy to the event. He interacted with our guests, taking requests and accommodating special dedications, making everyone feel included and contributing to the overall festive mood. The quality of the sound and lighting equipment provided by Clik Entertainment was top-notch, contributing to the overall immersive experience. Matt's expertise in managing the technical aspects of the performance ensured a smooth and seamless production. I wholeheartedly recommend Clik Entertainment for any event requiring exceptional musical entertainment. Their passion for their craft, attention to detail, and ability to connect with the audience make them a standout company. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without him, and I am sincerely grateful for the joy and memories he helped create on our special day.
Sameera I., 5 months ago
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Love Ent By Milk Majer

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,295

Trusted to open for Pauly D, Skrillex, and Ke$ha, by companies such as the CrossFit Games, Shape Magazine, and pro sports teams, Love Ent by Milk Majer is not a typical DJ company servicing weddings in Chicago, the Midwest, and nationwide. Love Ent by Milk Majer is the trendsetting DJ solution that helps you love your wedding. His energetic style, creative mixing ability, and crowd pleasing music selection will leave you and your guests talking about how much fun they had for years to come. 🙌🏼

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Milk helped make our wedding everything that we could dream of. He was extremely attentive to us, would not move onto next segments of the night (i.e. speeches, bouquet toss, etc.) without finding us to talk about what we want to do. It was very helpful and carefree for us to have him do the heavy lifting throughout the night by seeking US out, rather than us trying to get to him. It wasn't something that crossed my mind leading up to the wedding, but once I saw how he organized it, I knew that it made the world of difference. He was very timely, professional and made the room look great with his professional lighting. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a fun & easy choice.
Kimberly N., a year ago
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Nicky Avalo Studios

5.0

Westchester, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400

Nicky Avalo Studios (N.A.S.) is known for elevating the expectation and experience at every wedding, corporate, and private event all across the Midwest & the U.S. We have branches in cities such as; Omaha, Des Moines, Milwaukee, Chicago, and more. We offer services such as; DJ’s, Photo Booths, Videography, Photography, and Live Musicians (consisting of string quartet, harpist, violinist, cellist, and pianist) for every type of event. Our mission is to provide a unique and memorable experience to every client and every event we do.

Awarded Best of Zola
We originally met Nicky and his wonderful staff at Nicky Avalo Studios at a Wedding at Copper Fox, that our client hired them for. They have quickly become one of our preferred vendors. Their staff is consistently great, they are easy to work with, and they offer live music & DJ services! We are always excited to see a client book with them, knowing it will be a great party!
Nikki Rodgers/Copper Fox, 9 months ago
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Funk Almighty

4.9

Chicago, IL
  • Band or Ensemble

We are a professionally trained cover band whose #1 priority is making your wedding a spectacular day to be remembered. Our repertoire includes a wide genre of music, performing popular music from the 70’s to the hits of today, with a customizable 5 to 14 piece band. More than musicians, we are performers that aim to deliver. Let us know what kind of music and mood you would like and we promise to deliver everything you're looking for and more. If you have any special requests feel free to let us know; we'd be happy to accommodate them. We cannot wait to help you celebrate your special day! Feel free to reach out with any inquiries.

Awarded Best of Zola
The members of Funk Almighty are past & present alumni of Indiana Uni’s Soul Revue. Which was how we first discovered them. They are highly entertaining, have a great repertoire that will be sure to please your audience and definitely get the party started. Daryl and the band work very hard to please and if you have any requests, and it is within their means, they’ll get it for you. I highly recommend them for your next wedding or party or corporate event. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that you will want Funk Almighty at your event.
Jay and C., 4 years ago
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Bluewater Kings Band

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $5,000

We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Reach out to get started! Visit our website for upcoming showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE before booking. You can also tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. We also offer Photo & Video services!

The Bluewater Kings Band was without a doubt the highlight of our wedding and the main attraction for our guests. They created the atmosphere we were looking for. They were professional, communicative, and wonderfully talented. My husband's "non-negotiable" item was having a live band and I am SO happy he chose The Bluewater Kings Band. They are phenomenal and I would recommend them to everyone. The way they cater to your taste in music and assign the perfect musicians to your event is flawless. Let's just say our playlist had a very diverse range of choices... and they hit EVERYTHING we asked for. People wouldn't stop dancing all night long and it's because of the energy brought to our wedding by the Bluewater Kings Band. I cannot say thank you enough! 100 out of 5 stars hands down.
Zoé G., 2 months ago
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Crimson Events

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,495

Based in the vibrant heart of the Midwest (Chicago, Illinois) Crimson Events is the premier source for mobile entertainment in the private events industry. With over 20 years in the spotlight, we've earned a reputation as trusted, professional, and seasoned party experts, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for your special occasions. From live musicians to top-tier DJs, professional audio setups to awe-inspiring special effects lighting, cutting-edge photo booths and custom music edits – we've got you covered.

Awarded Best of Zola
Drew was so easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. Our dance floor was packed the entire night, and our guests loved all the music and mixing. He really understood the vibe we were going for and executed it perfectly.
Kate C., 6 months ago
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Anna Piotrowski, violinist

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $300

Anna Piotrowski has been playing the violin since age 5, and knew shortly after that she wanted to pursue it as a career! This dedication has taken her across the globe performing in various ensembles and settings - from classical orchestras to backup for Iranian pop star Moein. She pursued her formal education at the University of Michigan and DePaul University, where she earned her bachelors and masters degrees in violin performance. She has studied with many of the world's top teachers and performers, and is currently teaching 95 students of her own. Anna looks forward to working with you to create the perfect event!

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I knew from the very beginning of wedding planning that we wanted strings to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour - but there are so many options out there it was hard to decide who to book. We met with a few people in Chicago who could do the job and seemed decent. The moment we met with Anna, we knew she was the best person for the job. Anna is extremely friendly and professional. She helped us walk through the process of deciding what package would work best for our vision. It wasn't about steering us to the most expensive package, it was truly about getting to know what we wanted to get out of the day and picking the best option to make that happen. Anna is great with communication and worked well with our wedding coordinator. She and her team are SO talented. The music they played during our ceremony and cocktail hour really added to the vibe of the day and made it so special. If we could do it over again, we could choose Anna again and again. Thank you!
Halie B., 6 months ago
Luniks Entertainment

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000

Luniks Entertainment specializes in tailoring music to align with your individual style and musical preferences, ensuring that our DJs adeptly gauge the atmosphere to encourage your guests to engage and enjoy. Our comprehensive Wedding DJ packages encompass up tp 6 hours of music within the same room/space, featuring an extensive library of songs. Prior to your significant day, we engage in thorough consultations to align with your vision, discussing the timeline and curating a playlist for key moments. Leveraging various planning forms, we strive to orchestrate a seamless and memorable experience for your special day.

We loved having Luniks at our wedding! Daniel is great with communication and he made sure we had everything we needed to have our wedding go smoothly. They provided an easy to use portal and instructions on how to fill out our timeline. It was easy to keep things organized and we heard every song we wanted to! Erick (DJ Vestus) killed the event! He did an amazing job as our MC for the evening and mixing all the different genres we love. We also booked a photo booth with them. They provided props and the guys running the booth did great interacting with our guests. They provided a bunch of designs to choose from when picking out our photo strip design. We were able to pick elements from different ones to make one that was perfect for us. We cannot recommend them enough!
Jessica M., 2 months ago
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Funktastic Productions Llc.

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $10,000

The name Funktastic is more than a genre of music - it’s a tight-knit family of stellar talent with a finely and meticulously curated repertoire spanning every style of music. 6-15 Piece Bands, Live DJ Hybrids, Photo Booths, and more, Funktastic is reserved for those who have a refined musical taste and need for having the best night of their lives. A collection of Chicago's finest black voices, musical authenticity comes from within the music. Musical authenticity comes from what's within the music. By tributing legendary artists with inclusion and diversity, we help preserve the African-American art form of Motown, Hiphop, Pop, and more!

Amber and Funktastic absolutely blew us away at our New Years Eve wedding! They were exactly what we needed and more to keep the party going all night long. Guests are still reaching out to us nearly two weeks later to tell us how great Funktastic is!
Elizabeth M., 4 months ago
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Dancetrax Mobile Dj Entertainment

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • DJ

Dancetrax is committed to creating the most beautiful & fun event possible for you and your guests. Along with providing Wedding DJ services, we are also event planners that help Brides & Grooms plan every facet of their wedding. Regarding music, we are open to your music choices and suggestions and we are very good at reading the crowd which always keeps the dancefloor packed. If you choose Dancetrax, your event will be what you expect... professional, beautiful, and most importantly fun.

Awarded Best of Zola
I can't say enough good things about working with Todd! I just got married October 14th, 2023 so we recently worked with him. Throughout the entire planning process he was super responsive and accommodating. I am a type A personality so I had put together an entire timeline of our wedding along with a list of songs to play and a do not play list. My husband likes grunge/Depeche Mode and I like Pop music- somehow Todd was able to play a good mix of everything that we wanted. I also had Persian music to mix in that I provided to Todd a few days before the wedding (my dad got it to me very last minute) and Todd had no issues with it. My only complaint from my guests is that he played so many AMAZING songs back to back that they didn't have enough time to breathe because they wanted to dance to every song- what a great complaint from our guests!!! I also didn't have a typical Coordinator or Wedding Planner which put me in a really bad situation- there were a lot of things that were forgotten because I didn't have a lead person. Todd saw the gaps and stepped in to help me every step of the way. He is such a great person. Both my husband and I were honored to have him with us on our big day! Looking for DJs can be really difficult and stressful. Take it from a 2023 Bride- JUST HIRE TODD. You won't be disappointed!
Kian K., 7 months ago
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Okyne Medialab, Inc.

4.5

Chicago, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,750

Okyne Medialab is a contemporary wedding DJ business based in Austin, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. This entertainment company strives to bring a fresh perspective to the DJ industry. While still taking the lead on the night, these DJs will remain true to your vision and expectations.

Easy to work with and covered both our DJ needs and musicians for the ceremony. We met with Al initially and discussed our vision after filling out several things about our wedding. That week, our actual Dj, Alan, called us to introduce himself. He stuck with our playlist, but also did a pretty good job of reading the room.
Emily, 9 months ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Skokie, IL

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Skokie, IL?

Live bands typically range from $150 to $18,500, averaging at $3,700. DJs range from $250 to $5,000 and average at $1,500. You can also book music for your ceremony only, starting at $100!

Ultimately, the cost will depend on the number of hours booked, and in the case of live bands, how many musicians are in the band.

Do bands and DJs typically play the entire party from start to finish?

It depends! 67% of bands and DJs in Skokie, IL cover cocktail hour and 66% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 62% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

Do most bands learn new songs if you ask them to?

59% of bands in Skokie, IL will learn new songs! Make sure you ask about the lead time they need to learn and rehearse something new.

What are the most popular bands and DJs in Skokie, IL?

The most popular bands in Skokie, IL are Louis Pettinelli Entertainment, Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Bluewater Kings Band. The most popular DJs are Direct Entertainment DJ-Photo-Video-Booths, Ultimate Beats Entertainment and Windy City Mix, Inc..

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