For the fourth consecutive year, Ken Arlen's 21 provided the musical entertainment for the Bellagio Hotel's extravaganza New Year's Eve celebration in Las Vegas. Bellagio's reputation as one of the foremost resorts in the world makes the band's continued selection for this event an incredible honor and a testament to the band's superior quality.
With a massive force of 15 of Chicago's best musicians and 6 stellar vocalists, Ken and the band kept the crowd dancing into 2009 with their blend of cutting-edge contemporary hits and classic high-energy dance music.
The guests at the highly exclusive party, including celebrities from all over the world, were also treated to a performance by Arlen Music's rock violin group the Sirens, and four elaborate production numbers performed by the band in conjunction with 60 dancers from Los Angeles's E+ Productions.
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Ken Arlen and the rest of the Arlen Music family are extremely excited to welcome vocalist and American Idol contestant Leslie Hunt to the Ken Arlen Orchestra.
Leslie comes to the band as a consummate vocal talent, having performed on stage since childhood and honed her craft in Chicago’s hottest venues. She also brings incomparable performance experience to the Ken Arlen Orchestra as a Top 20 contestant on American Idol Season 6.
In addition to her exceptional vocal talent, Leslie is also a gifted pianist and prolific songwriter. Her multiple talents will be on display with the release of her new CD, coming in early 2009. Visit her MySpace page for more information.
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The hottest new specialty performance ensemble on the market, Arlen Music's Sirens has already electrified special events all over Chicago. Now, with performances from New York to Los Angeles, Sirens' national reputation has clients across the country clamoring for more!
If you haven't seen Sirens yet, chances are you soon will. A world-class, concert-quality rock violin show, complete with tantalizing wardrobe and eye-popping choreography, the ensemble features 3-6 female violinists backed by a killer rhythm section (keyboards, bass, drums and guitar). Together, they perform exciting original arrangements of contemporary and classic rock tunes, from Coldplay and Smashing Pumpkins to Hendrix and the Beatles. It's feel-good music guaranteed to have the audience on their feet, singing and dancing along.
Sirens can also be an energizing addition to your special event, performing a 20- to 25-minute selection of dinner music sure to thrill your guests. And for clients with a more discerning budget, we also offer Sirens Lite, a scaled-back version of the ensemble (3 violins and keyboards) that still has plenty of punch.
If you want to see what all the buzz is about for yourself, check out our Sirens section for more information!
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Entourage is Arlen Music's newest smash-hit party band. A sizzling eight-piece ensemble, Entourage is led by trumpet player and emcee David Young, a rising star on the Chicago music scene.
David sets the tone for Entourage with his stellar musicianship and his charismatic stage presence. Having studied at Northwestern University, David honed his craft playing at the top music venues in Chicago and on tour around the country with artists like Lauryn Hill and Wynton Marsalis. David's live performances have garnered praise from the Chicago Sun-Times ("never less than enthralling") and the Chicago Tribune, which said "To see this poised and gifted young man seduce an audience…was to witness the emergence of a potentially major artist."
David is joined by powerhouse vocalists Tim Butler and Ebonie Taylor, versatile artists who light up the dance floor covering every style from Sinatra to Motown to Contemporary Dance and Rock. Backed by some of the hottest musicians Chicago has to offer, and under the guidance of producer Ken Arlen, Entourage is sure to keep guests dancing all night long!
Photos by Artisan Events
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