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Category Archives: Dinner Music
Yelp Review – Testimonial
Thanks to Brad & Jackie (Houriet) Gillaspie for this wonderful unsolicited Yelp Review, who had us at their reception on June 20, 2015, at The Lehmann Mansion. http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-windy-city-hit-man-arlington-heights “I wish I knew where to begin with this AMAZING DJ company… … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner Music, Happy Clients, How to Keep the Dance Floor Packed, Packed Dance Floor, Personalize, Planning, Planning Forms, Testimonials, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs, Yelp Review
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Dance Reception at Parmesans Station
This is one of those receptions that had so much fun to it that it is hard to decide where to begin. Parmesans Station (http://station.parmesans.com/parties-at-parmesans-station) located in the Tinley Park Train Depot hosted Troy & Caitlyn Vander Wyst’s reception on … Continue reading
Posted in Banquet Halls, Cocktail Music, Dance Music, Dance Time, Dinner Music, Flexability, Food, How Many Songs?, Oldies, Packed Dance Floor, Rat Pack, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs
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The “Rat Pack Collection”
Over the years many have asked us for advise on picking their background music for both cocktail & dinner times. One of the most often asked questions is what is the most chosen and played collection from our suggested lists … Continue reading
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Jitterbug Sunday Night with Rich & Niki
It was a blast to be with Rich & Niki on they’re wedding September 22 at the Highland Park Country Club. We provided the music for both the ceremony & reception. Miked up the minister with a lavalier mic & … Continue reading
Posted in 50's Jitterbug, Cake Cutting Music, Cakes, Ceremony, Ceremony Mics, Dance Music, Dance Time, Dinner Music, Lavalier Mike, Photographers, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs
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Celebration & Ceremony in Crystal Lake
Energy & excitement discribes Scott & Becky (Trammel) Eisner outdoor ceremony and reception at The Crystal Lake Holiday Inn (http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/crystal-lake/chicl/hoteldetail) on July 20. Exceptional dancing throught the evening. Check out the great Ccke cutting action photo. “Windy City Hits” (http://www.windycityhitman.com/267/windy-city-hits) … Continue reading
Posted in Cake Cutting Music, Cakes, Ceremony, Cocktail Music, Dance Lighting, Dance Music, Dance Time, Dinner Music, Ending Song, Keeping the Dance Floor Packed, Lighting, Rat Pack, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs, Windy City Hits
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Matt & Emily Celebrate All Night Long
Oh Yeah, it was such a wonderful experience to have been at The Royal Melbourne Country Club (www.royalmelbourne.net) in Long Grove on June 29 to “trip the night fantastic” with Matt & Emily (Beckley) Franz, family & friends. It was … Continue reading
Posted in 50's Jitterbug, Banquet Halls, Dance Music, Dance Time, Dinner Music, Florist, Guest Requests, How to Keep the Dance Floor Packed, Keeping the Dance Floor Packed, Last Dance, Oldies, Power Ballads, Sets of Music, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs
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Erin & Joe Having A Great Time
Wow, it was a total blast to have entertained at the wonderful Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club (bridgesofpoplarcreek.com) on June 22 for Joe & Erin (Ericksen) Dettlo Reception. Great location, great couple, great parents, great photographer Vanessa (www.jolieimages.com), great … Continue reading
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Guests Dance with Jesse & Katie
With the assistance of their excited guests combined with great music, Jesse & Katie (Miller) Willett had the time of their life at wonderful Alpine Banquets (www.alpinebanquets.com) on April 13th. They customized their cocktail & dinner music with selections from … Continue reading
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11 Reception Suggestions
11 RECEPTION SUGGESTIONS Over the years we have gleaned some practical ideas on musical performance which we would like to share with you which will help create a great reception. A Summary of our previous thoughts. 1) Don’t put the … Continue reading
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Beautiful Fall Ceremony & Reception
The autumn leaves reflected the beauty of The Lake Lawn Resort (www.lakelawnresort.com) on October the 12th on the banks of Lake Delavan, Wisconsin for the Roberto & Megan (Diedrick) Chavira wedding. Both the ceremony (check out the photos), with Judge … Continue reading