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About Us:

David Rothstein Music is a talented and experienced wedding band based in Evanston, Illinois. This music company is made up of talented professional musicians who can perform a wide variety of genres and musical styles. They take the time to create a personalized playlist for every client, allowing them to sing along to their favorite songs on their special day. From romantic backing tracks at your ceremony to crowd-pleasing ballads at your reception, they are here to entertain you throughout your wedding celebration.

Experience

David Rothstein Music has 25 years of experience in performing at wedding celebrations. David hosts the most popular wedding radio show on Blog Talk Radio, Wedding 101. He's written hundreds of helpful articles on his blog for couples planning their big day. Additionally, David and his band have performed at nearly every venue in the Chicago area. Having worked together for years, this close-knit collective can offer a seamless, engaging performance for you, expertly playing all your favorite songs.

Services Offered:

David Rothstein Music offers constant communication between their musicians and their clients to ensure that every couple’s vision is fulfilled. Depending on your musical needs, they can play throughout your wedding day or just for the reception. They can also bring a DJ to ensure the music stays playing late into the night. Other available services from this talented band include:

  • Free song requests
  • Separate ceremony musicians
  • Designated Emcee
  • Personal Touches
  • Ceremony planning guide
  • State-of-the-art sound system
  • 7-14 Piece Orchestra
  • Stage Lights
  • DJ
  • Over 2,000 songs in their repertoire

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$9,000 - $12,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$6,000 - $9,000

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$9,000

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Rachel G. Sent on 10/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Run don't walk to book DRS!

WOW! David Rothstein Band exceeded all our expectations at our wedding. If you want a packed dancefloor, amazing talent, and a fun time, then you should book DRS! The vocal talent of the band is UNREAL! At one point, the sax player came into the dance floor and pumped everyone up while the band played SHOUT! They were interactive and I have never seen another wedding band do anything like this before. The range of talent from the DJ, the drummer, sax player and the singers was UNREAL - we have never seen anything like DRS before and are truly blown away by how talented they are. The number one thing we were complimented on was how great the band was - guests told us they felt like they were at a concert! My number one request was for a packed dancefloor and DRS delivered! David gave us really great advice to make sure we got exactly what we wanted at our wedding. Planning with him was so easy - he always answered our emails in a timely manner and was willing to jump on a call whenever we had questions. His team took every song request we had for both the ceremony and the reception. We requested the horah and it was so much fun! David kept the energy up - I think we went for almost 10 minutes and guests said it was the best horah they've seen! Additionally, David spent time getting to know us to make sure that our wedding was special and personalized. At our reception, he surprised us with a custom gift - two IU pickleball paddles since we love playing pickleball and both went to IU! All our guests raved about this and thought it was so unique. Guests signed the paddles and we will cherish this gift forever. As soon as the dancing started, the energy in the room was electric! We danced all night long with no breaks - everyone kept saying it was the most they've ever danced at a wedding and they were sore the next day - a sign of a great time! We are so grateful our venue recommended DRS and can't imagine our wedding without them! Run don't walk to book them, they're amazing!
Lindsay
Lindsay T. Sent on 12/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Lively, engaging, & crowd pleasing!

David Rothstein and the Band were the perfect band for our wedding. David is very helpful and easy to work with. He is creative and keeps the party engaged with each song. The band's performance is truly unique and catered to your needs and wants. We received and are still receiving so many compliments from our wedding. The dancefloor was packed all night long!
Svetlana
Svetlana S. Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly Talented!

We are so pleased with our decision to hire David Rothstein Music for our wedding! Our guests continue to rave about how amazing the band was and what a wonderful time they had on the dancefloor. The band had fantastic energy, the singers were incredibly talented, and the music was exactly what we envisioned for our special day. The ceremony music led by Alex Koffman was exceptional and David was a wonderful emcee. Thank you, DRS, for making our wedding so special!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

21 Endorsements
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Absolute pleasure to work with!

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David Rothstein Music brings to the table the highest level of musicianship and professionalism in the Chicago area wedding market today.

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David Rothstein Music was here for a large wedding in July and they were fantastic! What impressed me the most was their setup. A band setup can be very obtrusive to a formal, elegant wedding setup, but the bands setup was so professional and only complemented the wedding's decor. Would love to have them back!

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