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Entourage is an eight-piece band that delivers contagious energy and unmatched musical versatility. Led by top 20 American Idol finalist Leslie Hunt, this band brings a dynamic dance floor experience to every party, guaranteed to leave your guests talking about it for years to come. Through their love of pop music and the boundless energy of their singers, they stay up-to-date with the latest top 40 hits, while also mixing in popular songs from each decade and genre. This something-for-everyone approach ensures that all of your guests will feel connected to the experience. From the flow of the evening to the timing of the musical elements, you can expect Leslie Hunt to have a very production-minded, team-player approach to the planning process. She brings over ten years of experience in the special event industry and will work seamlessly with the team you have assembled or take the reigns and help you plan it from scratch. Entourage brings the fun, talent and precision required for a successful event every time. Come see what makes them the hardest working band in the land!
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Leslie Hunt is a musical phenomenon, an outstanding vocalist and a natural bandleader who has been performing professionally since she was ten years old. By the time she was fifteen, she was already an established songwriter, working alongside songwriting legend Jim Peterik (Eye of the Tiger, Vehicle, Hold On Loosely). At seventeen, she inked a development deal with Sony and went on to write and release three solo albums by the time she was in her mid-twenties. In 2007, she was a semi-finalist on American Idol, landing a spot in the top ten females out of over 104,000 contestants. Leslie has also been touring the globe with her rock band District 97 as their high-energy front person since 2008. Before she became the leader of Entourage in 2014, she was the female lead singer, music director and co-leader of the Ken Arlen Orchestra, as well as vocal producer for Arlen Music Productions. Leslie is beyond thrilled to be leading Entourage, as her detail-oriented, quality-focused and fun band leading style promises to make every event a successful one.
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Arlen Music Honors Couples with Virtual Surprise!
We know how heartbreaking it has been for our clients to postpone their wedding date. A few months ago, Dan Nicholson from Indigo surprised a bride and groom with a virtual first dance on their original date, and the rest of our bandleaders followed suit!
We're excited to present a featured article from PartySlate with links to all of our band's special performances. We can't wait for you to hear them live!
Entourage Featured on Borrowed and Blue
Click on the above image to see some great photos of Entourage at the new Chicago Athletic Association Hotel!
Testimonials
Maggie Daley and David Margulies Wedding - December 31, 2019
Hi Leslie,
Your contribution to making our wedding the best night ever is tremendously appreciated.
Our family and friends said you all were the best band they had ever seen at a wedding. There were so many moments that are appreciated, from a snippet of the NFL theme song after my step-dad’s speech to allowing a girlfriend of mine up on stage, and everything in between, it was such a fun party.
Thank you again, and if David and I decide to have a vow renewal party in the future, we will definitely call upon you! 😉
Best,
Haley Wenk and Ben Kessler Wedding (LondonHouse) – November 9, 2019
Leslie,
I wanted to take the opportunity to say a big THANK YOU for making our wedding so special. I can’t even count the number of people who mentioned to us how great the music was throughout the night at our wedding and I think you could tell with how filled the dance floor was the entire time.
If you ask me, I think the music makes the wedding and you and the band truly went above and beyond for us. I remember from the very beginning when looking at bands we wanted someone who could control the room but also knows how to have a good time and get everyone on the dance floor and from the start of the night that is exactly what happened.
Thank you for personally investing all your time into us and our vision for the night. Big thanks to the rest of the Entourage band for showing up and playing an incredible set of music for our guests.
I hope you and the band also enjoyed themselves throughout the night and got to take in the jam packed dance floor and everyone having a good time. You definitely have some new fans and I’d happy to be a reference anytime in the future as well.
Mary Goris Wedding (Café Brauer) – October 26, 2019
Leslie—- and the whole Entourage team!
All we can say is “HOLY COW!!!!!!”
That was the most epic party of our lives and we owe a huge part of that to you and the band! You guys ROCKED!!!! Everyone was on that dance floor the whole time and having the best time. The music, the energy—everything was perfection. Every single person cannot stop talking about how that was the best wedding band they have ever seen. And you guys truly were incredible. We love you so much and cannot thank you enough for making this the best night of our lives.
We love Entourage!!!!!!
Ashley Beierle and Nick Karczewski Wedding – August 24, 2019
Thank you again for being part of our special day! We received so many compliments from our guests and bridal party about how great you and your band were. Several guests noticed how you got everyone on the dance floor and we can’t thank you enough for that!
Ashley, BrideNatalie Blackburn and Nick Fosko Wedding (Ivy Room) – July 20, 2019
Hi Leslie,
Hope all is well!
I wanted to reach out and say thank you so much for the wonderful performance you and the band did at our wedding last Saturday. Everyone couldn’t stop saying how amazing you guys are!!
Nicole Pinelli and Brian Kucera Wedding (Hotel Inter-Continental) – July 13, 2019
Our guests thought they were at a concert. That's how good Entourage with Arlen Music Productions is. Honestly, the best band. Our guests danced and danced to the incredible music of Leslie Hunt and Entourage. Everyone wanted to know the name of this band. I wanted them to play all night long!
Sue Pinelli, Mother of the BrideLindsey Ottaviano Wedding - May 18, 2019
Good morning Leslie-
Words cannot describe the joy and fun your musical talents, along with the superb group of musicians and co-lead singer, brought to Lindsey and Dan’s reception….. but I will try.
There were people in attendance at the reception who have performed in Broadway musicals, professional musicians, etc.
EVERYONE was amazed at your level of musicianship, song selection, range of genres that you performed at a very high level of expertise.
A comment from the Broadway singer the next day- “no matter what song they chose…it was performed to perfection.”
A comment from a professional musician- “ I listen for any musical mistakes, missed notes….every note that every musician played on every song was perfect…..they didn’t miss anything. This band is one of the best…where did you find them?”
The gentleman who sang the prayer was Lindsey’s 89 year old grandfather on her mother’s side. We had no idea he was going to do that and appreciate your ability to go with the flow.
We have one more daughter who will be getting married and when that day arrives there is only one band that can perform for the event to make the evening as memorable as it can be…..Entourage!
Warmest regards-
Gary Ottaviano
Julie Arends and Matthew Thorson Wedding (Galleria Marchetti) – December 30, 2018
Hi Leslie - You guys were amazing, amazing, amazing!! So happy with everything and we got a million compliments we accepted on your behalf :) I kept saying that if I wasn’t looking at you, it could have been a DJ because you sounded just like the original songs... but way more fun, of course. THANK YOU!!
Thank you again!
Sarah Goldberg and Ben Fiedler Wedding – October 28, 2018
Thank you so much for making Sarah and Ben’s wedding such a fun and memorable event! Everyone seemed to be having a great time (I certainly did) and of course you and the band were a big part of the evening's success.
Beth Kling Goldberg, Mother of the BrideChristine Ryndak and Jim Gottfred (Harold Washington Library – September 21, 2018
Hi Leslie & Entourage,
We can't thank you enough for how outstanding you all were at our wedding, we are beyond pleased and had such a wonderful time. All of the guests are raving about you as well :)
Brittany Huppert and Greg Chapin Wedding (Chicago Illuminating Company) – September 8, 2018
Leslie,
Thank you so much for last night. You and the rest of Entourage was unbelievable and everyone would not stop talking about how good you were.
We hope to have another party in Chicago where we can hear you guys again soon!!!
Commit2Change Gala (Rockwell on the River) – September 7, 2018
Dear Leslie,
Wanted to Thank you for a spectacular performance on Friday evening! You guys were fantastic... everyone has been raving about the music!!!
Thanks again for your presence and energy for the evening!
Andrea Kiely and Grant Smith Wedding (Ivy Room) - August 11, 2018
Entourage made our entire wedding night!! They absolutely killed the playlist and the performance. People were on the dance floor the entire night and are still raving about the band. Leslie was the perfect MC and so engaging – she kept the party going even when the band had to take a break. If you are looking for an amazing, engaging band to turn your wedding into a memorable evening, you must choose Entourage!!!
Andrea, BrideAllison Ducharme and John Brackmann Wedding (Ivy Room) – August 4, 2018
Leslie and Entourage,
Thank you so much for playing our wedding! We were blown away by the performance and received countless compliments from our families and guests about how great you guys were. Without you our night wouldn’t have been nearly as special and memorable. We appreciate the professionalism start to finish and will certainly recommend you to others.
Anna Weinketz and Matt Dowling Wedding (Chicago Athletic Association Hotel) – July 28, 2018
Hello Leslie,
On behalf of my wife Marilyn, Anna, Matt & I, we wanted to reach out & thank you for making Anna & Matt's wedding a night to remember.
The ceremony, cocktail hour & reception all had different musical elements, but all were on point & were knocked out of the park.
The feedback from our guests was lights out POSITIVE!!
Leslie, you & Jerome (as well as the rest of the band) had everyone rockin’!!
Entourage is one of the All Time Greats.
Thank you very much & hopefully we can cross paths again,