Squirrell/Haracz Wedding (Glen View Club)

We wanted to thank you for gifting us the saxophone for Tracey and Abby‘s wedding on Saturday. It was absolutely beautiful with the keyboard and made the cocktail hour so special. Peter and I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity. It was really kind of you to think of us.

I know I don’t need to tell you this, but Velocity was incredible!!! Heidie is wonderful to work with and the band is amazing! Everyone was raving about the music and the dance floor was packed all night long. Everyone will always remember the minute they broke into “bear down Chicago Bears” the second the Bears won the game. Truly incredible. All the guests were so complementary about the band. As you know, the band is such a critical part of the evening and Velocity’s talent created an incredibly fun and energetic experience.

Words cannot express our gratitude properly. The entire celebration was perfect, and the band was such a large part of that.

Pete and Laurie Haracz, Parents of the Groom

Rotunno/Prom Wedding (Revel Motor Row)

Hire the band Velocity!

Velocity provided music for our wedding ceremony over Labor Day Weekend at Revel Motor Row in Chicago. The musicians and vocalists brought so much energy and joy to the celebration! They played music at the ceremony so beautifully, created a calm and elegant atmosphere during cocktail hour and dinner, and kept the dance floor full all night long! They kindly learned first dance songs as well as additional songs special to my family members. Not only are they incredibly talented musicians, but they also know how to read the room and keep everyone engaged. Guests of all ages have told us it was the best wedding band they’ve ever heard! Would highly recommend Velocity to provide music at any special event.

Giuliana Rotunno, Bride

Berlin/O’Neil Wedding (Chicago Botanic Garden)

Velocity was absolutely incredible for our wedding! They were so easy to work with and helped us customize every aspect of our ceremony and reception. The sound quality was phenomenal, and their vocalists were amazing - seamlessly covering everything from classic hits to current favorites. Their attention to detail was unmatched - they even coordinated with our wedding planner to perfectly time "Boogie Shoes" for when we changed our shoes! Our dance floor was packed for three straight hours with guests of all ages dancing together. We're still getting compliments weeks later! Simply fabulous in every way - we honestly can't imagine a better band. Velocity made our special day unforgettable!

Juliana O’Neil, Bride

Sukernek/Chan Wedding (The Drake)

Simply the best!! We had Velocity and they kept the party going all night! Heidi was awesome to work with and made sure all of our ideas for our first dance, entrance songs, etc. were exactly what we wanted. They had such a great mix of music that kept everyone happy (even as a bride who had a lot of songs on her do not play list 😇) We have received nonstop compliments about the band even long after the wedding. Velocity was so good in fact, there were guests from other events that tried sneaking into our wedding because they could hear how great the music was and wanted to join in!!

Jenna Sukernek, Bride

Diana Cheng & Christopher (CJ) Rundell Wedding (The Dalcy)

We cannot say enough amazing things about our wedding band—Velocity—they were phenomenal from start to finish and truly made our day unforgettable. The music was incredible, the energy was electric, and they brought so much joy to both our ceremony and reception. So many of our guests raved about how talented and fun they were, and we couldn’t agree more!

We wish we had gotten the chance to personally thank each member of the band, but like most weddings, things moved so quickly, and we got swept up in the moment. To Heidie and the entire band, please know how grateful we are for the heart, talent, and energy you brought to our big day. You helped create memories that we and our guests will cherish forever.

If you’re considering this band—do it! They’re simply the best!

Diana & CJ, Bride and Groom

Grisko Wedding (Cog Hill Golf & Country Club)

Wow! You all rocked it at our wedding! We received so many high remarks about the band. We appreciate your thorough communication and flexibility while working with us. Steve and I had a blast dancing the night away and even hopping on the mic 😊 Thank you! Brides and Grooms to be would be honored to work with you!

Betsy & Stephen Grisko, Bride and Groom

Churik/Daley Wedding (The Dalcy)

We had Velocity from Arlen Music for our wedding, and they were fantastic! Heidie and the rest of the band were great at planning and execution and playing the music we asked for and keeping the energy high! Many of our guests remarked how great they were and we agreed. We would absolutely use them again!!

Nick Churik, Groom

Tierney/Salazar Wedding (The Drake, Oakbrook)

I just wanted to drop a note of gratitude of the impact Velocity had on my daughter’s wedding reception. From the beautiful background music to the singing of the Blessing and Dads song to the rest of the night, it was a joy filled night. There was a reciprocal flow of joyful energy going back and forth from the dance floor to the band and back to the dance floor. This week all the positive comments on the reception and the band have been pouring in via text and emails. I cannot thank you and all the members enough for your professionalism, artistry and just great knack at having fun. It shows you all love what you do. I hope the drummer got rehydrated as he gave his all. Could you send me a copy of the set list, I would love to have it for posterity. I am not sure if you cried during singing Dad’s song, but I know I sure did. Thanks again for a lovely evening and the singing of the Blessing was a surprise to all and a home run. Ana and Quade and my wife loved it.

Sean Tierney, Father of the Bride

Shelby and Case Wood Wedding (Geneva National Resort)

Heidie and Velocity Band! Woo hoo!! You were an absolute hit and our guests continue to rave about you all and I am sure they will for years to come. We are so thankful you shared your talents with us and you were a part of so many truly special moments on our wedding day. We honestly cannot thank you enough and we hope to enjoy your music at another wedding in the future!

Love, Casey & Shelby Wood

Anna Ollinger and Jack Witty Wedding (Chicago Athletic Association)

We cannot recommend Arlen Music highly enough! After multiple postponements due to COVID-19, we were finally able to celebrate our wedding with our family and friends in August. Velocity made sure all of our guests - regardless of age - were on the dance floor until the very end of our reception. The singers and musicians were incredibly talented. We received endless compliments after our wedding that Velocity was the best wedding band. We couldn't agree more! If you are looking for the best band in Chicago, look no further!

Natasha and Scott Kennedy Wedding (Shoreacres Golf Club)

Hi Heidie,

Thank you for the amazing job you and Velocity did at our daughter's wedding on Saturday. Absolutely everyone loved the music and commented on how unusual it was to enjoy every song at a wedding. It was a pleasure working with you.

Best, Anne

Anne Patel, Mother of the Bride

Brinati/DeSimone Wedding (Metropolitan Club)

We used Velocity as our wedding band. The crowd absolutely LOVED this group of artists. They were very easy to work with and even offered to learn a couple songs that we wanted played. The party was nonstop. Velocity kept everyone on the dance floor all night. Highly recommended!

Danielle Desimone, Bride

Brian and Molly Calcutt Wedding (University of Notre Dame)

Heidie,

What an amazing weekend! I just wanted to tell you thanks so much for all you did to make Molly and Brian’s wedding reception the huge success that it was.

Our guests were blown away by you and the band, with many saying you were the best wedding band they had ever heard. Your song selection was perfect, your emceeing spot on and you kept the dance floor hopping all night. And we never could have pulled off our jam session with the band if not for your coordination, flexibility, and encouragement. And, girl, you can sing!

Above all, you made the planning and coordinating easy and fun, and you were always consummate professionals. I cannot say enough about the job you and everyone at Arlen did for us and on behalf of Chris, Molly, Brian, and me, I want to say again, thank you so much for helping to make Molly and Brian’s reception a truly special night that we will always cherish and remember.

Andy, Father of the Groom

Lauren Mooradian and Travis Mewton Wedding (Bay Harbor Yacht Club – Petoskey, MI)

I just have to tell you so many of our guests have told me it was the best wedding band they have ever heard, I fully agree - thanks to you and your team :-)

Doug Mooradian, Father of the Groom

Michael Korobov and Lauren Aguilar Wedding (River Roast)

Velocity was the highlight of our wedding! Arlen music was SO EASY to work with. They listened to our vision and helped put together 3 different ensembles for each component of the wedding. We started with an amazing string trio for the ceremony playing beautiful classical music, but they also had many contemporary songs in their repertoire. The cocktail hour featured a piano & saxophone duo playing soft jazz and added a sense of ease and elegance to the ambiance. The reception featured the Velocity band. We were so busy leading up to the wedding we were only able to provide 15-20 songs and a general idea of what we were looking for and they DELIVERED. We started the reception with big band jazzy type tunes and as dinner finished transitioned into the classic wedding dance songs. High energy, talented musicians, and so easy to work with! Would definitely use again and highly recommend!!

Michael, Groom

Adrienne DaGue and Kolin Pound Wedding (Chicago Cultural Center)

Thank you so much for all your hard work in making our wedding an absolute blast. Everyone had such a wonderful time and we did not want to leave at the end of the night! We’ve received many compliments since our wedding and Velocity made it truly memorable.

Adrienne and Kolin, Bride and Groom

Elisabeth Siciliano and Connor Sullivan Wedding (Theater on the Lake)

We hired Velocity for our wedding in June 2019, and they were absolutely incredible. Our dance floor was packed the entire night. Every person we've talked to since the wedding - family, friends, even other vendors - has brought up the music and told us that it was the best wedding band they've ever seen. One friend said she has never danced that hard in her life; another told me she almost peed her pants because she didn't want to leave the dance floor (gross, but a testament to how much fun we were all having). If I could go back in time, the only change I would make is to have Velocity play for another hour. We also had two musicians play during our ceremony. I decided to walk up the aisle to Baba O'Riley as a surprise for my husband, and only had a YouTube clip to share as an example of what I wanted. It happened EXACTLY as I imagined. I will never forget the look on my husband's face when he realized what song was playing - it was such an amazing moment. Thanks so much to Velocity for helping make it a perfect wedding!!

Elisabeth, Bride

Olivia Hoyt and Ben Grant Wedding

VELOCITY IS THE BEST!!!! We had Velocity play at our wedding earlier this month. And WOW WOW WOW were they fantastic. If you want fantastic music and a full dance floor all night-- hire Velocity! Our guests had the best time and loved the band. Velocity truly rocks!

Olivia, Bride

Anna Potter and Doug Collett Wedding (Terre Haute, IN)

Wow, what an amazing night we had with your band! Doug and Anna were thrilled, as were John and I. Terre Haute will be talking about Velocity for a long time to come. Thanks you for the memories!

Sallee Collett, Mother of the Groom

Amanda Hughes Wedding

You and the band were beyond phenomenal on Saturday! Thank you so much for making our wedding so amazing! Everyone has been texting and calling me and saying how much they loved you guys. Thank you - everything was so wonderful.

Amanda, Bride

Blaine Turner and Matt Mastenbrook Wedding (Millennium Knickerbocker)

We had the Velocity band within Arlen Music Productions as our wedding band, and I can't imagine having a better wedding band! The 3 singers are absolutely incredible! The flow of the night was flawless, and they sounded amazing. I have gotten SO MANY compliments on this band choice. My guests had an absolute BLAST because of how they entertained SO HARD all night! They have an incredible range for the types of music that they can perform and their energy is amazing. They were great to work with! There were SO many people on the dance floor all night for every song which is an achievement!!!

Blaine, Bride