OH MY GOODNESS STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW AND BOOK THE CHICAGO CATZ! Seriously, I don’t really know where to begin. Our guests who flew into Michigan from around the world were RAVING about this band. We enjoyed the absolute best dance party of our life from our first dance to the last song, our dance floor was PACKED and we just were euphoric. Richie was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout. They go so above and beyond — honestly — we had some friends DJ after their set, and their second-rate sound equipment wasn’t so hot, so the technical team from the Chicago Catz stayed late and took it upon themselves to plug our guys into their equipment. It gave us an extra hour of MORE dance party and they did not need to do that. Honestly, we can’t thank this band enough. They are amazing. They will make your wedding amazing. Enough said. LOVE YOU GUYS! Thank you. — Ari & Sammy, Chicago

Hands down The Chicago Catz were one of the best parts of our wedding. They are a top-notch band…musicians and singers were on fire! The best part was that you could tell they were thoroughly enjoying themselves and loved their jobs. That is the authenticity that makes a difference. Their great energy and voices, exceptional ability to read the crowd and amazing sound made our reception the fun, carefree, lively celebration that we wanted to offer to our guests. Guests continue to talk about how great the band was and that’s nearly a year later. Leading up to the day, Richie was beyond accommodating and easy to work with. He offered great ideas and was always a quick call away and timely in his follow up. We were so thrilled with the Catz and have already recommended them to others. We really hope to enjoy their great music again soon.

After going to countless weddings, we’ve seen our share of good bands and bad bands. The #1 thing we wanted for our wedding was a band that would keep the dance floor grooving and packed all night, play truly good music, and would send all of our guests home covered in sweat. The Chicago Catz delivered this, and more. The feedback we got from our families and guests was unanimous: The Chicago Catz are the best wedding band we’ve ever seen, hands down. They were the highlight of an incredible night. I can’t fit all the great things I have to say about the band into this review. From booking, communication leading up to the event, to the incredible party and energy they brought to our wedding, Richie and the rest of the gang were absolutely fantastic. Richie was a pleasure to work with. He was always available to answer questions, offered to emcee our dinner, and made the entire process a breeze. They also learned a couple of songs for us (including our first dance by Anderson East, and the father daughter dance by Kenny Chesney– they nailed both songs, even though they aren’t the band’s typical funky style). The band absolutely brought the house down. They played for 3 hours, and the dance floor was packed the entire time. So many people told me it felt more like a concert than a wedding. They brought non-stop energy and dancing, with an incredible song selection (Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wine & Fire…), outstanding musicianship, and 10+ musicians including horns and multiple singers. There were a handful of songs and moments that my friends still rave about months later. The Chicago Catz have made lifelong fans out of my wife and I, and we have no doubt…

We cannot say enough phenomenal things about this band. The Chicago Catz are by far THE BEST wedding band EVER. They made our wedding. The entire night was an absolute BLAST and we can honestly, sincerely say that the Catz were responsible for the success. They learned several special requested songs for us and did the songs justice. They played hit after hit (oldies and current) and the guests could not get enough. The dance floor was packed until we were kicked out of the room. Not only are they stellar musicians but they could not be more kind. There is no better band than the Chicago Catz and if you want to blow your guests away and have the wedding of your dreams, look no further than the Catz. WE LOVE CHICAGO CATZ!

Richie, After reflecting on what easily could be the best night of our lives, Randy and I realize that a huge part of the success was due to the exceptional performance by Chicago Catz. You and your talented band brought the house down last night. You have been a pleasure to work with from the start. During the planning process you were so accommodating about everything and anything we wanted to do. You know my son Daniel is a musician, with a critical and particular eye regarding the music at his wedding, and you did NOT disappoint. Your band was hands-down the best one we have heard, and trust me when I say we have been on the wedding circuit and have heard numerous bands. You had the crowd rocking the entire night with the dance floor still full after the completion of overtime. I have to give some credit to a great crowd, but the energy was propelled by your band. An endless amount of people came up to us throughout the evening to find out who the band was because they loved the music so much. Thank you for making our children’s dream night so special…you are phenomenal! With much appreciation and gratitude, Marcy

Richie – After reflecting these past few days on the best night of our lives, we wanted to specifically reach out to you. We had such an incredible time this weekend and we are STILL recovering. You’ve been such a supportive presence from the beginning and accommodated every request we’ve had. We are SO grateful we were able to have worked with you throughout this process. Thank you SO much for your expertise, patience, and guidance through this entire wedding planning process. You and your band are some of the most incredible and talented musicians we’ve seen. You were able to keep the party going and the energy alive the entire night. When we started planning for this wedding, we knew the band was one of the most important decisions to us, and you FAR exceeded our hopes. It was such a surprise to my dad and I to have Daniel playing our father-daughter dance, and we are SO grateful you were able to work with Daniel to make that happen. You have been a pleasure to work with from the start and very accommodating helpful for everything we wanted to do!! We feel so grateful and humbled to have been able to work with you. All our love, Daniel and Briana xoxoxo

Hi Richie, Thank you so much for providing the best musical experience for our wedding. Right from the moment you introduced yourself to me I knew the evening would be perfect. Your demeanor and tone were the epitome of sophistication and class. And then the music started! People were surprised to realize the music played at dinner wasn’t pre- recorded, and it was just the right ambiance! Then inside at our party the dance floor exploded with our guests thrilled to dance to the best band they had ever heard! Not one person I talked to didn’t rave about how fantastic the band played. The atmosphere was electric and you guys just kept it coming the whole night. When my daughter and I got on the dance floor together for our first dance “Fast Cars and Freedom,” I was excited to hear how you’d interpret a song from that genre and of course you knocked it out of the park. It was thrilling to dance with my daughter to one of our favorite songs played so joyously. I seriously liked your rendition better than the original! I hope there’s a recording of it somewhere that I can listen to over and over to bring me back to that special moment. And by the way your guitar work on that song rocked! All in all, as my wife and I said from the beginning, the band makes the party and you guys proved that 150 percent. The hora you played was so lively and authentic that no one could resist participating. Seeing every one of your guests having the time of their lives on the dance floor is the most satisfying and joyous feeling you can have at a wedding reception. Thanks for an unforgettable evening. You guys are the best…

The day after we got engaged I called Richie to ask what Saturdays he had open. It wasn’t even a conversation with my parents or fiance on the band we were going to have. Being in the industry, I am grateful to work with wonderful vendors including other bands, but NO ONE can compete against the Catz. Everyone thinks they have a “Dancing Crowd” but not all do, unless the Catz are on your event stage. Richie, Mark, Tony, Devin and every other band member that worked with us leading up to the wedding were so amazing. The night of the wedding, I can’t really put into words how INCREDIBLE this band was. With the songs we picked together and the songs they picked for us, no one wanted to sit and eat, they all just wanted to dance. With the voices up front and each musician on stage jamming out, we had a concert, a dance party and a music festival all in one. There truly isn’t another band better. As a planner, I know all the details of the event, but the Catz and my husband got one past me when my new husband surprised me by singing 2 songs with the band. He had met with the band in the months before our wedding and they worked together to surprise me like no other, it was amazing! This band is the first suggestion I give to clients and the reason our wedding was so incredible. Our ceremony music was beautiful, the cocktail music was the perfect accent and as soon as the doors opened, the Catz did their thing and boy did they make us look good. People ask me all the time, was it hard to plan your own wedding and without hesitation, I say “no,…

THANK YOU!!! You and the Catz are honestly the most phenomenal live band ever and you made our entire wedding!!! When we kicked off the planning, it was incredibly important to both Nate and I that our band be exceptional and that the dance party never stop. Well the Catz exceeded our expectations and as you know I don’t think the dance party would have ever stopped! Nate, my parents and myself could not be more grateful. Thank you for your flexibility, working with Benny the Bull (that must have been a first), tackling of newly requested songs (hopefully you have added Rubberband Man and Fame to your wedding must play list) and your enthusiasm for what you do. Thank you for agreeing to not take a band break, your scheduling of the group and their stage time was seamless. The Chicago Catz truly are a special group of VERY talented people. Our guests are still complementing the Catz. We have constantly heard “best wedding band EVER”, countless people have asked for the name of our wedding band and my aunt even told me she went around and collected autographs! I really, really hope we get to work together again soon. Please extend our thank you to the entire band. Our wedding wouldn’t have been our wedding without the Chicago Catz!!! Thanks again, Sammie & Nate

The Catz are incredible. They are without a doubt the best Chicago wedding band! They made our wedding! Music was pretty much our most stressed over piece of the wedding puzzle. We are music snobs and thought we wanted a DJ in order to pick the exact songs to be played. Choosing the Catz allowed us the freedom to just enjoy the party. They know how to get people dancing and keep them dancing all night. They also worked with us for the style of the ceremony and cocktail hour and made it exactly what we wanted. They brought in the right musicians for the styles we requested. Richie Davis is so easy to work with, and is not shy to tell you if something is going to work or not. Then, if it isn’t, he gives you amazing suggestions for what will and makes everything awesome. Seriously could not have been happier with the Catz. I would choose them again and again. Jenna Patchen  

Seriously cannot find the words…It was truly amazing!! We really  wanted a wedding that reflected Katey and Dan!  They both put real time and effort into making it important and meaningful but they also both obviously wanted it to ROCK!!! Thanks so much for helping us create an atmosphere of warmth and fun and silliness and playfulness!!  I really appreciate the extra time you put in with Dan and Laura! We loved the ceremony! It was so beautiful and memorable!  “Helpless” was a real hit! People loved it!! People keep commenting about your playing Hamilton!     We’re so grateful that when we reflect on our daughter’s weddings that you are front and center!!!(or back and to the right )    Please tell the band, we are so appreciative of their talent!!! Happy 2017!!!  Love, Mindy

If you are debating whether or not to book these guys for your event…stop debating now and just book them. They ABSOLUTELY ROCKED our wedding on 9/26. You know you have a good band when your 57-year-old mother-in-law says “the band played all the songs that I knew” and then your 27-year-old bridesmaid says the SAME THING! They really know how to read the crowd and throw a good party. NOT your typical cheesy wedding band- these are true artists. Nothing fake here – many wedding bands play tracks from their computer but these musicians do nothing of the sort. They specialize in funk but my husband asked (ahead of time) if they could play Wagon Wheel, a pop country song. They not only played it perfectly, they even mastered the harmonica. They played “Can’t Feel My Face” and “Uptown Funk” better than the artists themselves. We asked for “Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes for our first dance, which is a very indie, fast-paced track. They crafted a version with their own style that slowed it down and made it more R&B. It was so special and absolutely perfect. On top of all of this, Richie is a dream to work with. One of the best vendors I dealt with. He’s a seasoned professional whom you can always count on for timely responses. He made me feel taken care of from day 1. My guests raved about this band…they truly made our wedding unforgettable. THANK YOU! Kacey Albertine (from Yelp!)

Richie Yes, I was the old guy who applauded and said I would give you a call as I was leaving Nick’s last night. The performance was everything I had expected and then some.  My good friends Kraig McCreary, Roy Vombrack and Ron Hawking pointed me and provided glowing references. However the most significant accolades came from my daughter Lauren. Her singing, dancing, smiles and endless use of “thank you” last night are all any father of the bride would ever need. Mom and the groom were just as enthusiastic and I was clear that I had totally nailed the one single responsibility I had for planning this wedding. Over the years I’ve seen numerous bands that are totally focused on showcasing their individual talents but forget the most important goal and that is to entertain. You guys do both at the highest level and will certainly create a special memory for our family and all of our guests. Simply stated, we are all thrilled! Herm

Hey Richie, We can’t thank you enough for being the absolute best. Thank you for being so accommodating and awesome. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you. We literally have had at least 25 people ask us about you guys, and the comments/questions about the band still haven’t stopped—no kidding. Special shout to Symbrit, too. She is not only unbelievably talented, but I also could easily make her my best friend! You all are the coolest and absolutely THE BEST Chicago Wedding Band. Below is the Yelp review we just wrote about you guys. Feel free to use it (as well as anything I said above) as a testimonial for your website. All the best, Sarah

After getting a recommendation from former clients and even other Chicago wedding bands, we knew the Chicago Catz were the way to go for our wedding day! For all the real music lovers out there or anyone who wants their wedding to be an unforgettable party, I highly recommend the Catz. Richie was an amazing partner to work with during our planning process – incredibly professional and knowledgeable. He was always available via phone when we needed him, and made time to meet with us with his band leader to discuss all our needs before the wedding. He even made a site visit to our venue and did a detailed walk-through, coordinating directly with the venue staff to make sure the day went off without a hitch. Even with a complicated sound set up and an outdoor venue, Richie provided us with a plan A, B, and C so that we knew the party would be great no matter the weather. And the final result blew away all our expectations! Richie has brought together an amazing ensemble of talented musicians who truly love what they do – and are a whole lot of fun, too! Tony and the band kept the party going all night. With an amazing repertoire of songs and styles, the band caters to any person of any age – guests from 5 to 85 loved the music. They truly know how to play to the crowd – they would play crowd favorites when the dance floor got a little slow, and their medleys kept things interesting. The lovely Simbryt served as our MC and was a wonderful hostess, introducing speeches and providing a beautiful tribute to both set of parents, who’ve been married for over 40 years. Easy to work with and an amazing show –…

Dear Richie, I just wanted to send you a note of MAJOR THANKS for helping to create our spectacular wedding. From beginning to end, you and the rest of the band created an atmosphere of love, fun and celebration and I will always remember the sounds of our night! You are the best Chicago wedding band we have ever heard. The music during the ceremony was beautifully played and sounded just as it had in my dreams. We were all dancing and getting so excited hearing our favorite tunes as we were about to walk down the aisle (Mike and I shared a glance I’ll never forget as he got so excited hearing his favorite rendition of One Sweet World.) There were so many memorable music moments for me. I loved seeing everyone dance the night away on the dance floor, I loved when Mike came running to find me when you played some of our absolute favorites and I especially loved our first dance. For a second, I thought you were all playing to a track because it sounded so PERFECT! I feel terrible that I don’t remember everyones’ names because I’d love to thank your singer by name, he was absolutely phenomenal. As I told you when we met, the music was of utmost importance to both Mike and myself and you all so far surpassed my expectations, I can’t even put it into words. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating a soundtrack for the most special night of my life. Please let me know when you’re all playing a ‘public’ gig so we can some see you again! We are definitely your newest groupies!! With love and thanks, Ali (and Mike)

If we could give the Catz 6 stars we would! We hired them for our wedding and it was, without question, the best investment we made for the entire day. From the first time we spoke with Richie, the process of working with the Catz was phenomenal. They are professional, reliable, flexible and an incredibly fun & friendly group. Now, onto the show – they ROCKED and our had dance floor packed the entire night. They are amazing performers who perfectly blended together oldies & new, hip hop & pop, rock & funk. They’ve got a great ability to read the floor and put together a fantastic set list. Richie & the band even learned a few songs for our day and we were blown away by how they came out. No question this is the band you should hire!! Caitlin and Sam (from Wedding Wire)

Richie- OHHHHH RICHIE. You guys are the talk of our wedding!!!! Literally, everyone was blown away by you guys!!! You have to be the best chicago wedding band, hands down! You all nailed it and we cannot thank you and your extremely talented members enough. I mean….you even got the bride doing push ups (her signature move) on the dance floor!!! We love you guys very much and truly hope we can work together again..oh we will find a way!! THANK YOU again Richie. It was such pleasure working with you!!! xoxo, Jane

Hi Richie, As we look back on last Saturday and talk to friends and family, the most consistent compliment we are receiving was: “the band was AMAZING!!” Seriously, you and the Catz made the wedding ceremony and reception so incredible. One of my co-workers told me she had never seen so many people consistently on the dance floor! Great chicago wedding band. We had the greatest night of our lives and we can’t thank you enough for helping to make it as such. Best regards, Nikki and Bill

Hi Richie, Thanks for the specificity. We’ll probably come for the after dinner portion. We are really looking forward to it. Side note. We were looking for the best Chicago wedding band and our wedding planner had sent us a few other wedding bands to check out. They are all so horrible that I’ve had to go to the Catz youtube channel to cleanse myself from the other wedding bands. That’s not an exaggeration. I literally had to purge them from my brain by listening to you guys. We’ll see you on Saturday night (even thought you won’t see us). Let’s plan on talking some time next week. Thank you, Douglas