Orchestra 33 provides high quality, sophisticated live music performed to ensure the best in musical entertainment. Whether your group is 80 or 800, Orchestra 33's experience and talent provide the right music for your special event. Orchestra 33 began as the exclusive in-house entertainment for the legendary Rupert's 33 Club in suburban Chicago, performing five nights a week for five rewarding years.
This success won accolades from fans and music critics alike, prompting the opening of similar Rupert's clubs in Minneapolis, Atlanta and St. Louis. Orchestra 33 has since gone beyond the club scene and into hundreds of venues and events worldwide. You were the most drama-free part of the wedding planning process (you don't know what that means to a bride).
This success won accolades from fans and music critics alike, prompting the opening of similar Rupert's clubs in Minneapolis, Atlanta and St. Louis. Orchestra 33 has since gone beyond the club scene and into hundreds of venues and events worldwide. You were the most drama-free part of the wedding planning process (you don't know what that means to a bride).
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Orchestra 33 performs from an eclectic repertoire of hundreds of popular and legendary songs, including hits from pop, funk, Motown and classic rock. Respecting the tastes of the bride and groom, while simultaneously reading the crowd and selecting a variety of songs that will keep the dance floor full is a responsibility Orchestra 33 takes seriously.
Dancers, Costumed Greeters, Strolling Variety Performers, Specialty Acts, Celebrity Impersonators, Theatrical Revue Shows, Customized Event Music, Authentic Costume Changes and of course, Dancing with Orchestra 33. When Orchestra 33 teams up with the dancers of Mystique Productions, the result is a party looking for a place to play!
Orchestra 33 has been providing outstanding live musical entertainment for many years. In that time, we've learned a great deal about what is important to our clients when considering hiring a band for their special occasion. You probably have many questions yourself - and there's a good chance you'll find your answers below.
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Ann Barry
Sep 26, 2018
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Orchestra 33 is the BEST! This review is long overdue. Orchestra 33 performed at our July wedding and were amazing! We still have friends and family tell us how great they were. Orchestra 33 made our wedding reception so much fun! Not only are they incredibly talented they are a dream to work with! Total professionals! I would not think twice to recommend them! Thank you for making our wedding so much fun!
Nicki M.
Oct 27, 2016
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I've been to a lot of weddings and I've never heard a band like Orchestra 33. Their energy, range, music selection is incomparable. So many people at the wedding agreed they were the best they've ever heard. Not to mention they were Awesome and friendly to even the guests like me! I only wish I would have hired them for my own!!
Pamela Cook
Sep 26, 2016
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Orchestra 33 played at our wedding reception at Butterfield Country Club on 10/17/2015. When choosing a wedding band, I was looking for a group with a lot of energy and that "extra something." After having considered several other bands, we decided to work with Orchestra 33 within the first few minutes of watching them perform. I never looked back and I'm thankful for that because they did an amazing job!
Our reception was a huge success and my husband and I owe that to Orchestra 33. The dance floor was packed the entire evening, and we received numerous compliments from our guests that Orchestra
Our reception was a huge success and my husband and I owe that to Orchestra 33. The dance floor was packed the entire evening, and we received numerous compliments from our guests that Orchestra
Stacy Wright
Aug 27, 2016
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Orchestra 33 was the absolute best! They were extremely easy to work with from start to finish, and made the entire experience a pleasure. My husband and I are both musicians, and we could not have been happier with the level of musicianship from each and every member of the band. They kept the dance floor packed all night! I received so many compliments from our guests throughout the night, I lost track of how many people sang their praises (pun intended)! I could not recommend Orchestra 33 enough!
Alan Spencer
Aug 06, 2016
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5 stars for Orchestra 33, a top-notch party band. The dance floor was full with guests of all age groups, dancing and having a great time right up until the end of the party. The attendees were enthusiastic and it was fun for the band as well! Music from every genre from contemporary to Motown to country and even a big-band 40s medley got the dance floor "swingin and rockin." Highly recommend!!!
Jessica Carlson
Jul 20, 2016
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Orchestra 33 was absolutely amazing and I would recommend them for all events! We had a destination wedding and Orchestra 33 traveled all the way to Cabo to be a part of our special day and we felt so lucky to have them. People of all ages never left the dance floor and we continuously heard after our wedding that it was the best band that our guests had ever heard. We even had people who weren't wedding guests ask if they could join our party just for the band! If you are trying to decide on a great band for your wedding, use Orchestra 33 - you will not regret it! We are working on figuring out
Tom Goldrick
Jun 30, 2016
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Orchestra 33 is awesome! Here are some direct quotes from our wedding: "Where did you get this band?!" "I never expected them to open with 'Walk the Moon' - I was sold after that!" "Who are those people at the front of the dance floor? Do they know this isn't a concert?!" Really great time - helped keep the dance floor packed with all different age groups. Thanks for the great night.
Vince Funk
Dec 12, 2015
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Orchestra 33 performed at our son's wedding on New Year's Eve 2015. What a blast! The dance floor stayed full with people of all ages for the entire evening. My wife and I both received numerous comments from our guests on had much they enjoyed Orchestra 33. The list of songs that they played was impressive, covering rock, pop, country, and everything in between. They even did a few requests. The band was great to work with and totally professional in all aspects. Orchestra 33 made our son's wedding an evening we will remember forever.
Michael Gorsky
Oct 15, 2015
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They were wonderful in every way! They made sure we were good with everything and their voices sounded amazing! We would recommend them to anyone having a wedding. They were so accommodating with our changes in schedule, as well as our various song requests. They had a nice string ensemble for the ceremony, jazz quartet for cocktail hour, and the 10 piece show for the reception. They were interactive and amazing! I would definitely recommend looking to them for your party
Toni G.
Mar 26, 2015
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My son just got married last Friday night. Orchestra 33 is the best band out there. We've been to many weddings and they are great. The singers are phenomenal, they know every genre of music. The bandleader is great. I cannot say enough about them. All are guests commented on the music...they played during the ceremony, cocktail hour and the event. There were 10 pieces . They are the way to go. My son and daughter in law were impressed when they heard them and hired them on the spot. Don't hesitate. Hire this band , you won't be sorry..
Mike G.
Mar 23, 2015
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We had them for our wedding last weekend and they went above and beyond expectations. The band was so easy to work with and the sound was incredible! If we had all the money in the world to do it again, we would definitely select orchestra 33! Highly recommend!
There was a couple strings for the ceremony, then a jazz quartet during cocktail hour, then 10 piece for the reception. Everyone left talking about how great the band was, even the 2 year old that was crying because it was over. Thanks much Orchestra 33!
There was a couple strings for the ceremony, then a jazz quartet during cocktail hour, then 10 piece for the reception. Everyone left talking about how great the band was, even the 2 year old that was crying because it was over. Thanks much Orchestra 33!
Melissa K.
Sep 24, 2014
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I can't believe I'm only the second review on this site! Orchestra 33 played at our wedding last summer and it was as fun as we could have hoped. The band came highly recommended by friends who had seen them at other weddings and we booked them without seeing them perform live. What a great decision.
We provided a few "do" and "don't" play selections, but took the bandleader's suggestion to not dictate a play list. That worked so well, as they were able to gauge the room and take the tempo up and down at the right moments. They also brought some comedy
We provided a few "do" and "don't" play selections, but took the bandleader's suggestion to not dictate a play list. That worked so well, as they were able to gauge the room and take the tempo up and down at the right moments. They also brought some comedy
Andrew Johnson
Aug 25, 2014
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Orchestra 33 played at our wedding in August, and they made the reception an absolute blast. Literally, every single guest we have talked to since has raved about the band before mentioning anything else regarding the wedding. Their song selections were wonderful, and truly reflected our favorite genres - which was no small feat - considering the wide scope of our tastes! We could not have asked for a better band, and highly recommend them to everyone!
Kate D.
Oct 15, 2010
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Bandleader Dave Farley and Orchestra 33 are absolutely fabulous. I hired them for my wedding ceremony and reception on October 2 and they were the hit of the night. I HIGHLY recommend them.
Dave responded promptly to my initial inquiry last winter. Over the course of the year we exchanged emails and phone calls. He sent me a detailed questionnaire which was a huge help in planning the timeline for the evening.
They provided a string quartet for my ceremony, jazz during cocktails, piano during dinner, and a 9-piece band during the reception. This amount and quality of entertainment doesn
Dave responded promptly to my initial inquiry last winter. Over the course of the year we exchanged emails and phone calls. He sent me a detailed questionnaire which was a huge help in planning the timeline for the evening.
They provided a string quartet for my ceremony, jazz during cocktails, piano during dinner, and a 9-piece band during the reception. This amount and quality of entertainment doesn
