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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
Teresa and Tommy Woods Wedding (The W Hotel) – December 4, 2021
Hi Leslie,
We just wanted to take a minute to thank you so much for making our wedding so special! You and your team were truly professional, easy to work with, and more importantly provided GREAT music the whole night. We got many compliments on the band and everyone had such a good time dancing to your music. We are so grateful you were able to keep the party alive until the very end!
Thank you again.
Best,
Matt Bufalino and Kevin McKinsey Wedding (Journeyman Distillery) – October 10, 2021
Leslie and the rest of Entourage,
Thank you for a perfect evening!!! Everyone is sending me messages asking for your band name! Really. They all said it was just a wedding but a concert too!!
Stephanie and Zach Robert Wedding (University Club) – September 25, 2021
Hello Leslie,
I just wanted to thank you and Entourage for helping to make Stephanie and Zach’s wedding celebration last Saturday even more special than it already was, and to thank you personally once more for your contribution to my Father of The Bride speech/toast. Everyone I spoke to that night commented on how amazing the reception was, that they were honored to have been invited and certainly glad they attended. It was an evening we all will remember for a very long time.
All the best to you, your band mates, and your families.
Tessa and Henry Africano Wedding (Peninsula Hotel) – September 18, 2021
Hi Leslie!!
🔥💃🏼🕺🏻WHAT A NIGHT!!!! You blew our MINDS!!! Our guests cannot stop talking about you all!!! Thank you for such an UNBELIEVABLE evening!! Please give our thanks to the rest of the fabulous band!!!!
Kelly and Joe Fratto Wedding (Galleria Marchetti) – August 21, 2021
Hi Leslie!
THANK YOU!! Joe and I had the best night of our lives, and we still cannot stop talking about how amazing Entourage was. We, as well as our parents, have received multiple phone calls and text messages raving about "the band". You put on the best show and had the best playlist. I have never danced so much in my life. You guys truly made our night so memorable and special, and I cannot thank you enough. Please know you are so appreciated and a huge part of the night. We wish you all health, happiness, and success in the future!
P.S. I am sure Joe and I will see you guys again soon--your information has been requested by multiple friends and family!
Cheers!
Alison and Scott Block Wedding (Private Residence) – July 3, 2021
Leslie and Entourage,
I’m sending you a heartfelt Thank You! You and the band were perfect…. you got the crowd dancing their tails off, especially the MOB! Your rendition of Songbird brought me to tears. I had to regain my composure before I walked with Alison down the aisle. I’ll never forget your sweet voice. Your efforts are most appreciated…. Alison and Scott had a dream wedding, and you are one of the main reasons.
Thank you! Thank you!
Patricia and Gabriel Diaz Wedding (The Fairlie) – July 2, 2021
We used Entourage as our wedding band, and it was seriously one of the absolute best decisions we made for our wedding. Like so many others, we postponed our original wedding date almost a year later. Arlen Music Productions was super easy and flexible to work with, and we had no issues changing our date. Communication was easy with the staff and with Leslie, the band leader. She gave awesome advice on our reception timeline. At first, we were kind of hesitant on hiring a band for our wedding because we absolutely love good DJs, but the energy that a band can bring to the dance floor is on a whole other level. Cocktail hour and dinner songs were spot on as well.
Entourage has a huge song repertoire and can play a wide range of music. Their talent is PHENOMENAL. They were SOOO entertaining and brought so much energy to our wedding. Our guests are still raving about our wedding band, and they really were one of the most memorable aspects of our wedding. We only hope someone else we know gets married soon and hires them so we can enjoy them again!
Maura Farrell and Eric Seper Wedding (Midlothian Country Club) – March 20, 2021
Leslie,
Thank you SO much for making last night incredible. You and the rest of the band were seriously so amazing. I am pretty sure every person I talked to mentioned how great the band was. You really made the night, and I appreciate it so much. I will make sure to leave a review as well. I wish I could re-live yesterday! Thank you again!!
Maggie Daly and David Margulies Wedding (Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Milwaukee) – 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,
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!!!!!!