Allan Kaye Orchestras - AKO has over 25 years experience providing music from wedding ceremonies and receptions to corporate events and cocktail receptions, from fashion shows to gala charity. Testimonials, standards and classics, 50's and 80's music samples are some of the features.

andDave - Acoustic guitarist and musical variety act.

Autumn, Emilie - Official site of singer offers exclusive photos, songs, videos, merchandise, up-to-the-minute news, and tour information.

Bandoleros - Band combining flamenco, pop, rumba, folk and world music. Site includes a biography and audio samples in RealAudio and MP3 format.

Beazley Phillips Band - Beazley Phillips leds his 3-man band with rhythms and prose to create an urban groove. Site offers photos, wallpaper, and show dates.

Chicago Music Explosion - This self-managed musician run cooperative and grassroots organization seeks to bring the city's music to the world and the world's music to city. Includes links and touring schedule of its member bands and artists.

Connexion Band - Dance and wedding band specializing in playing favorite songs. Orchestra of professional musicians and vocalists work wedding receptions and corporate events.

Dave Simone Orchestra - Band and orchestra for weddings and corporate dances.

Dawson, Jill - Indie singer/songwriter offering her blend of acoustic and full band songs with elements of folk, country, pop and acoustic-rock. Includes profile, audio samples, show dates and contacts.

Dennis Keith Band - Versatile dance band performs from a 1200 song repetoire for corporate and social events.

Ella Jenkins and Adventures in Rhythm - History, discography, facts and photos about Ella Jenkins, children's music performer and educator. Includes a guide to songs and links to educational resources.

Eric Hochberg Music and Orchestra - Bandleader provides music for weddings, corporate events and parties. Features a variety of jazz, funk, dance and blues.

GreenChob - A contemporary folk duo. MP3 and Real Audio files, video, lyrics, photographs, discography, booking information and upcoming performances.

Greg Thompson Music - Provides violins, dance orchestras, jazz and blues for all events. Includes free MP3 files.

Hana, Ester - A singer, pianist, and composer. Her site includes reviews, event dates, and a biography.

Hawking, Ron - Singer and voice-over announcer for broadcast commercials. This entertainer, songwriter and impressionist entertains at corporate meetings, fundraisers, special events, theater, casino and other live entertainment venues.

High Society Orchestra - Dance music band for weddings and special events. This eleven-piece band combines four vocalists with seven instrumentalists.

HipChicago.com - John Hipolito offers a comprehensive listing of live music showtimes and accepts gig submissions.

Independent Music Chicago - Reviews and interviews with local bands.

Jordan, Lynne - Entertainer/singer. Site includes photos, biography, booking information, and a sound clip.

Kathie Nicolet - Pianist - Classical and contemporary pianist performs for corporate events and weddings in the Chicago area.

Kaufman Orchestra - Offers elegant classical music, classic jazz, to Latin favorites. Features overview of services and styles including Klezmer, Yiddish, Russian and Israeli music.

Kwok, Eugene - Pianist performs at private and corporate functions.

Magnuson, Andrew - Featuring his popular/alternative mix. Includes MP3 samples from the album, The Art of Falling", biography, show dates, and contacts.

Maze, Jade - Singer/songwriter. Site includes biography, discography, song clips, and show dates.

Music Matrix - Providing dance, background and chamber music for concerts, weddings, private parties and corporate events. Features bands and ensembles playing Baroque and classical music, Jazz, Pop, Latin styles, dance music from the '40s to the present, and ethnic songs.

Northshore Concert Band - Since 1956 this noted community band has performed hundreds of concerts for audiences throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States.

Peterson, Jason E. - Solo pianist. Biography, photograph, repertoire and audio samples.

Peterson, Jennifer - Singer/songwriter. Her site includes show dates, album information, MP3 clips, and images.

Solone, Bob - This pianist, singer, and composer features his biography, performance schedule, mailing list, and reviews.

Standing Room Only - This nine piece orchestra features dance music from 40's swing to top 40 hits of today. Offers information on wedding packages, dates and contact information.

Stewed Tomatoes - All girl, 3-member band playing original contemporary psychedelic rock sounds with some revamped covers. Find videos, free MP3s, touring schedule, CDs, games, and even, stewed tomato recipes.

Stu Hirsh Orchestra - Dance orchestra provides music for weddings, charity galas, corporate events and private parties.

Suedemusic.com - The official site of the turnstyles, Suede & BlueRoy, Derrick Stout Quintet and Derrick Stout Solo Piano, featuring rock, acoustic pop, jazz and new age styles with materials for booking and schedule information. [Requires Flash.]

Sunhead King - Offering its experimental and underground rock, funk, jazz, ethnic, and heavy metal to the masses. Includes show dates, photos, and biography.

Synod - Offering a unique mix of rock, dance music and ballads to listeners in 11 states and for nearly three decades. Site offers the band's history with photos, events calendar, and samples.

Triple Threat Band - Referred to as scorching Chicago rock and blues. Site includes song samples, show dates, photos and member profiles.

Tsiones, Frank - Vocalist serving up blues, jazz and rock. Site offers samples of music, touring information, and brief biography.

Abaddon - A three-piece grunge thrash rock band from Oak Lawn, influenced by Nirvana. Photo, cassette sales.

Alex And The Allstars - Rock bar band playing music from the 70s to the present. Includes gigs and contacts.

Andrews, Rich - Elvis tribute artist performs his show for the memory of Elvis. Photos, biography, booking information.

Another Pint - Irish pub band. Features schedule, venue information, newsletter, discography, and band profile.

Apartment - Female cabaret band that offers experimental, gothic sounds. Provides free MP3 downloads, band profile, and local events calendar.

Apartment: The Girl is Not Right - Promotes the CD release of this chamber punk fetish dyke band. Provides music samples, mailing list, and band profile.

Arlen Music Consultants,Inc. - Specializes in providing live dance music for special events, such as wedding, bar mitzvah and corporate events. Represents a variety of acts including th Ken Arlen Orchestra, Indigo, Front of House, Jazz Quartess and KAO Violins.

Artistrings - String musicians for social events. Led by Carol Kalvonjian and offering soloists, string quartets and strolling violins. Music gallery and group profile are showcased.

Ben Benedict - Guitarist who can be seen playing with various rock and blues bands throughout the midwest.

Bill Porter Orchestra - Jazz and swing orchestra. Photo gallery, audio and video clips, guest book, a list of past engagements, and information on booking the band.

Bobby Schiff and the Bobby Schiff Band - Provides live music featuring custom arranging and orchestration for weddings, special occasions, parties, corporate events and charity events, throughout Chicago and the Midwest.

Breakin' Strings - Acoustic duo with emphasis on vocal harmonies. Includes photos, news and audio samples.

Catalani, Cat - Sound samples, gigs, pictures, articles, biography and discography for the Chicago-area folk singer.

Chicago Rhythm Review (CRR) - Wedding and event artists that offer a complete song list, music samples, featured artists. Music packages range from solo ceremony music to 9-piece dance band.

Christine, Maureen - Grammy-nominated recording artist, performer of American standards and her own original songs. Reviews, online compact disc sales, schedule of big band show dates.

David Rothstein Music - Offers ten-piece orchestra playing swing and jazz, with variety and Jewish music available as well, for weddings and parties in the Chicago area. Audio, schedule.

7 Deez - A tribute band specializing in 70's, Disco, Motown and Funk. Show schedule, photos and biographical information are featured.

Dime Store String Band - An eclectic blend of traditional bluegrass, progressive and newgrass.

Eddie Harrison Jump Stars - Oak Park based band plays jump, blues and swing.

Egnaro - A four-piece India-rock outfit from the south suburbs of Chicago. Features interviews, band member profiles, and sound samples.

Eric Hochberg Music - For weddings, corporate events and parties of all kinds.

EverydayCelebrity.com - Original modern rock and pop music. Includes photos, calendar and contacts.

Gear - A 4 piece classic rock band playing Top 40 hits from the 60's to the 90's, plus a few originals. Performs throughout the Milwaukee - Chicago region.

Kamera - Performing original rock music with a unique, yet familiar sound. Offers a contemporary style is comparable to bands like Survivor, Night Ranger, and Journey. Band name is pronounced: camera.

Larry Eckerling and his Orchestra - Provides live music and vocalists for all occasions, especially weddings and bar mitzvahs.

Life at Sea - Rock quartet focused on crafting edgy pop with a flair for mood and texture. Tour dates, news, and band diary.

MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies - Original Red Hot MOJO Zydeco and Cajun music. Six albums, Videos, radio and TV. Touring worldwide. Enjoy reviews, photos, and music samples.

Neotribe - Five-man band that is self-described as psychedelic hip-hop metal. Merchandise, dates and events, biographies and photo gallery are provided.

New Duncan Imperials - Quirky Chicago-based trio playing originals at nightclubs in Illinois and in the southwestern U.S. Online comic book, gig schedule, MP3s.

Paddy Go Easy - An Irish pub band that offers contemporary, folk and traditional Irish music and features Finbarr Fagan, Sheila Doorley, Kathy Green and Matt Torossi.

RedXRebellion - Five-man band that showcases its heavy, melodic, sounds. Band profile, tour dates, weblog,

Rhythm City - This wedding and party band plays rhythm and blues, rock and roll, Motown, swing and dance music with guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, sax, and female and male vocalists. Song list, list of clubs and events.

Rockerfellers Orchestra and The Delta Rhythm Kings - Professional musicians for hire. About the musicians, the playlist, photos, rate information.

Scott Olson Orchestra and Signature Bands - Tri-state based special event band, provides music for weddings, corporate events, charity galas, fund raisers, social events and intimate gatherings

Serilian - Chicago area band playing original acoustic rock.

Slugs, The - Official site; pop band includes discography, news, sound files, events, and pictures.

21st Century Arts & Entertainment - Featuring the Bradley Young Orchestra that provides wedding music and entertainment for area parties. Performs Chicago blues to Kansas City swing; the 40's to the 70's to the 90's and including today's hits. Sample songs for download.

Stay Tuned Orchestra, The - Variety dance music band with three horns and stage choreography playing conventions, parties and weddings. Audio, photos.

Styrofoam Giants - Retro 80s and party rock group.

Sullivan, Katie - American/Irish folk and blues singer and songwriter. Includes song samples, biography, discography, photos, performance and contact information.

TVK Orchestra, The - Group with horns and vocal harmony for weddings, conventions and parties in Chicagoland as well as Indiana and Wisconsin, eight to fifteen pieces. Rates, FAQs, audio demos, photos, slide show.

Wave Estate - Northwest suburban rock group with new CD performs original and classic material.

Yasgurs Farm Band - Playing rock music of the 60s and early 70s for private parties and class reunions.

American Gothic Productions (AGP) - Promotes local Gothic, Ethereal, dark alternative, darkwave, electro, and industrial music by providing information on events and bands and features a photo gallery, events calendar, and link directory.

Beatnik Turtle - Offering its alternative, pop and rock music armed with horns and the occasional accordion. Melodic, quirky, fun, and sometimes just plain weird. Streaming songs, pictures, stories, and information.

Benoist, Matt - Matt Benoist composes original acoustic songs with a feel comparable Dave Matthews or John Mayer. This site is dedicated to updates, music, photos, and information.

Beyond - Rock cover band. Includes history of the members, and news.

Burning Daylight - Emo, acoustic, post hardcore band featuring biography, downloads, lyrics, and show dates.

Cyrcle - Alternative rock band. Contains biography, information, photos, lyrics, information and links to music.

Death of a Salesman - Unsigned progressive rock band, with melodic male and female vocals. FAQs, samples, venue locations, and biographies are provided.

Deuces Wild - Local pop/rock band featuring song lyrics, show dates, and photos of the two young band members.

Eve's Garden of Rock Women's Music Fest - Specializing in women's rock bands, MP3s, performances at music festivals, and showcases.

Fabio Brienza's Charcoal - Solo underground artist with Swedish prog influences featuring his debut CD, Flowers in the Cement and providing details on release date, ordering information and song list.

Hat Guys, The - A premier tight groove pop band. Features gigs, pictures and photos of the band.

inchWORM - Four-piece rock band that features show calendar, photos, press kit, samples, and biographies.

Layaways, The - Reviews and sound files for this indie pop band.

Locke - Four-piece rock alternative band that features song samples and lyrics, photos, biographies, and events calendar.

Model One - Pop rock band. This four-member, all-male band features information on its original lyrics and modern rock sound. Offers photo gallery, biographies, MP3 downloads, show dates, news, and contacts.

RPM - Four-man progressive band with varied musical backgrounds in jazz, rock, and blues. Profiles, music samples, mailing list, events calendar, and contacts are featured.

Saving Yesterday - Alternative rock, emo style band. Merchandise, multimedia, contact information, lyrics, and links.

Slipstream - Band focused on pop rock and alternative music. Features member profiles, sample MP3s, merchandise and links.

Sour Deluxe - An alternative rock pop band with free audio samples, show schedule, and merchandise.

Three Bean Salad - Band plays both cover and original alternative rock and party music.

Tracks, The - Five-man band that offers band biographies, a schedule of upcoming shows, mp3s from EP, and photos.

Trading Brains - Five-member rock band playing unique and original compositions from its CDs. Includes band photos, biographies, audio samples, show dates, lyrics, journal, and bookings.

Waste - A rock and roll band tired of all the poppy rock. Features biography, tour dates, message board and mailing list.

Art Ensemble Of Chicago - Biographies and discography of contemporary jazz musicians Roscoe Mitchell, Malachi Favors, Lester Bowie, and Famoudou Don Moye.

Barber, Patricia - Vocalist-songwriter-pianist. Includes discography including Cafe Blue and Nightclub, merchandise, photo gallery, tour dates and road news, MP3, Real Audio and Real Video files, and contacts.

Chicago Jazz Ensemble - History of the jazz orchestra, performance schedule and ticket sales, sound files, and biography of the late Bill Russo, founder and conductor.

Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra - Twenty-piece big band performing the original arrangements of the Stan Kenton Orchestra. History, gigs, sound samples and a biography of director Lenny King.

Chris Greene Jazz - Versatile saxophone player's site offers biography, discography, gig updates and link to buy his CD.

French, Jennifer: JennyLovesJazz.com - Offers insight into the artist, her songs and recordings, bookings, musicians wanted, links and the local scene.

Jazz Institute of Chicago - Monthly online e-zine featuring interviews, articles and reviews, as well as a Chicago jazz calendar and information on the Institute's activities.

Kathy Kelly Vibes! - Vibraphone percussion with influences from African, Brazilian, Latin and standard jazz styles. Includes information on her original compositions and group Vibrafon, performance schedule, photo gallery, and music samples.

Lukas, Robin - Female vocalist, piano and keyboards. Features downloadable songs, show calendar, and biography.

Mood Swing Music - Focuses solely on bringing jazz to the masses. Site offers audio and video clips, an FAQs section, photo gallery, venue listing, and range of services from weddings to large-scale events.

Scot, Sami - Female vocalist that plays piano and sings in many hotels, restaurants, clubs and lounges. Features biography, calendar, and photo gallery.

Tot, Zvonimir - Guitarist, composer and arranger featuring CDs, sheet music, MP3s and videos along with a biography, schedule, reviews, contact. Z.T. is available as a soloist, bandleader (duo-quintet, with or without vocals), and clinician.

Banks, Chico - Blues musician noted for his energetic virtuoso guitar playing. Features biography, photos and interviews.

Brooks, Ronnie Baker - A Chicago Blues Club favorite, RBB plays with the skill and conviction of Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton. This is his official site, with tour dates, artist profile, purchase of his music and photos.

Chicago Blues Archives - Features bibliography, downloads, history resources and oral history interviews. Gathered by the Chicago Public Library.

Chicago Blues X-plosion: WRMN-AM 1410 - Comprehensive listing of live blues, playlists and information. Chicago Blues Radio.

Liberty City Band - Chicago Blues - Two Chicago blues brothers and friends perform music in the tradition of Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. Streaming MP3 files of their latest CD.

Athena Strings - Live music is a way to add class and flair to your special event or wedding. A Chicago string quartet for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

CCM - Chicago Chamber Musicians - Group of prominent musicians and chamber music devotees building an internationally-recognized institution devoted to the study and performance of chamber music. Programs, events calendar, performers, online store, and newsletter are featured.

Chicago Chamber Choir - Choral ensemble of 32 voices under the direction of Timm Adams, Artistic Director. Features mission and outreach, hiring information, CDs, and contacts.

Chicago Chamber Orchestra - Season schedule of upcoming concerts with Dieter Kober, Music Director.

Chicago Ensemble, The - Performance ensemble dedicated to the small group chamber music repertoire. Includes schedule, tickets, news, artists, downloads, prints, and contacts.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Daniel Barenboim directs Chicago's world famous orchestra at Symphony Center. Site includes concert schedule and ticket information.

Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra - For talented high school musicians, this multi-faceted organization offers three orchestras, a chamber music program, international touring, an outreach program, a satellite strings program, and an annual summer residency at Chicago's Grant Park Music Festival

CUBE Ensemble - Contemporary chamber ensemble that offers a profile of the group and its concerts. Also, publishes the CUBE Calendar, listing contemporary music events in Chicagoland along with articles on new music. Mailing list, photo gallery, and online ticket purchase form are available.

Music by Lise - Two diverse bands by Lise Gilly. Musica Pacem offering wedding, ceremony and chamber music. Grupo Cha Cha offering sizzling Latin jazz. Ceremony music consultations available for Musica Pacem.

Northside Youth Symphony - Non-profit organization operating out of Norhtside College Prep High School. Offering opportunities for young musicians who play in a typical elementary (K-8) instrumental music program.

Northwestern University Philharmonic Orchestra - Amateur ensemble managed by the Sherwood Conservatory also welcomes non-university musicians. Concerts with map, joining and rehearsing, musicians and director, updates, and feedback.

Orion Ensemble - Quintet performing a broad repertoire of chamber music based. An award-winning group of five professional musicians bring world-class concerts to a varied, growing audience.

Stringsound Ensembles - Classic musicians offer a string quartet, string trio, and a string duo for weddings and special events.

Breakin' Strings - An acoustic duo with emphasis on vocal harmonies. Includes photos, news and audio samples.

Cheesman, Chuck - Songwriter and instructor at The Old Town School of Folk Music; plays folk music for kids and adults. Information on gigs and recordings.

Gillis, Beth - Folk rock singer and songwriter. Site includes music, biography, gig list, and contact info.

Jeff and Janis - Duo performing Jewish folk music and broadway showtunes in cabaret style. Includes profiles, audio samples, and booking details.

Miller, Shelley - Singer and songwriter. Highlights include pictures, upcoming gigs, album information, and downloadable songs

Old Town School of Folk Music - Not-for-profit organization serves as a local and national resource for teaching, performing and celebrating folk music, art and culture from all countries. Information about upcoming classes, concerts, recordings, and songbooks.

Sharpe, Brian - Singer and songwriter that features his music, biography and schedule.

Chicago Opera Theater - Official website, with online tickets purchase, year's season, company information.

Lyric Opera of Chicago - Major American opera company respected worldwide for its demanding performances and devoted subscriber base.