“We had a combined live band and DJ/emcee — an acoustic duo played during our ceremony, the full four-piece band played acoustics during the cocktail hour, and the band played during the reception, with the DJ playing in between sets as well as acting as emcee throughout the night. This was all provided by The Messengers, a Chicago-based band. We booked them by chance — one night early in our wedding planning stages, Chris and I were out at a pub and The Messengers were playing. I jokingly said to him, “This band is great, I wonder if they do weddings?” and he said, “Let’s ask!” We did, and they do, so we met with them in a separate, more formal meeting and booked them!” Jeanette, bride
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"I have been booking the messengers since 2011. Their song catalog is amazing. They sing current and old favorites.  In my world, the cash register ringing is what I'm looking for and the Messengers make it ring! My biggest problem is trying to keep them as regular performers at my bar. Everyone who hears the Messengers wants to hire them for parties and other events. They are fast becoming a Chicago favorite and I wouldn't be surprised if soon I can't afford them."
Jon Corry, Chicago bar manager

"You guys were FABULOUS!! I am still getting notes and text messages asking about The Messengers and saying that you aren't only great entertainers, but innovative and talented musicians as well. We all know that's not always the case! Thank you again for making our Oktoberfest such an amazing success!" 
Denise Schmidt, Village of Shorewood Parks and Recreation Planner

Check out this great review by barbara keer in Splash Magazine!

Some of our venues and clients INCLUDE...

Naperville Exchange club ribfest
Village of palatine
Tap house grill palatine
Two Brothers roundhousE
village of mchenry
blarney island
sjc fest
hoffman estates park district
baseCamp lisle
Frankie's blue room
club mamalu
hvac pub wrigleyville
Village of Shorewood Oktoberfest
Bolingbrook Golf Club
Old Town Art Fair Chicago
Village of Shorewood Crossroads Fest
Sears
Nevin's Brewing Company
First Star at Loyola
Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club
Columbia Yacht Club
Chuck's Lakeshore Inn Lake Geneva
Quigley's Irish Pub
Ballydoyle Irish Pub
McGonigal's Irish Pub
Dugan's on Halsted
Pinheadz
Countyside Saloon
Four Farthings Tavern & Grill
Firewater saloon
middleton's on main
Bub city
jt's porch
tailgaters
q bar
mullen's bar & Grill