The third annual HeresChicago Summer Bash was THE special event for the summer of 2009…the annual event has become Chicago’s highly anticipated top standard, and it sold out faster than a rock concert, with many industry planners wishing they had registered early….it featured Chicago’s newest and most innovative meeting and event ideas, all listed on HeresChicago.com!

The event was produced by HeresChicago.com
Very special thanks to our venue host, Tara Hippensteel, at the Hard Rock Chicago.  Tara rocks!
Very special thanks to event hostess Keri Miller, In The Loop Chicago, Keri knows how to rock!
Live music entertainment and audio production was provided by UpBeat Music Productions
Very very special thanks to Michael Mach, CMP, of Mach Events who stage managed this jam packed event.  His planning skills rock!
Photography was provided by Joanna Kozek. View photo gallery and download pics at http://gallery.joannakozek.com/g/summer_bash. Video was provided by Jan Muller Co.

Here is a complete list of all the sponsors and exhibitors who really brought this event to life:

www.HeresChicago.com, www.UpBeatMusicProductions.com, www.HardRockCafe.com, In The Loop - Chicago, www.showdepartment.com, Resolution Digital Studios, Coach USA/megabus.com, O’Hare-Midway Limousine Service, Broadway In Chicago, Carey Driving Success, M&M The Special Events Company, Total-Event.com, Mach Events, M Special Events Company, US POKER SERIES, PhotoBoothExpress.com, Brazzaz, Broadway in Chicago, Buca di Beppo, Cubby Bear Wrigleyville, Carey Transportation, Chicago Sailing, Color and Company, ComedySportz Theatre, Entertainment Cruises, ESPN Zone, Group Travel Directory, Heidel House Resort & Spa, Le Colonial, Lettuce Entertain You, Maichef Cuisine Inc., Melrose Park Indoor Grand Prix, Pheasant Run Resort, Sheraton Suites Elk Grove, The Business Ledger, Amalfi Hotel, Ben Mahoney Productions, Bonsoiree, Chicago Trolley, Edventure Promotions, Galleria Unico/Salute, LakeShore Audio Visual, Rockit Ranch, The BoozeHound, The Business Ledger

The UpBeat Band is excited to be featured on The Best Chicago Weddings - this premium site features many of the top wedding vendors in Chicago land, and we are proud of our listing.  We are pleased to post that our group received a five star review from one of our previous wedding clients:

“The UpBeat Band was immensly professional, responsive, and a fantastic value. I felt fully confident handing them the m/c duties. They were very willing to learn a few special songs and went out of thier way to make sure the event went smoothly. We had several guests comment on their quality and enthusiasm. I would recommend them to anyone!”

Josh and Rachel, Allerton Chicago Wedding Celebration

The UpBeat Band is proud to be featured on one of the top web standards for vendors in the wedding industry, Martha Stewart Weddings.  We are pleased to post that our band received a five star review just after our web launch from one of our previous wedding clients:

“Amazing band, tons of fun. They really made our day special!!! A year later, we still get comments on how awesome the band was. Choosing the Upbeat Band was definitely one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding.”

Megan and Jeff, Notre Dame Wedding Celebration

The event was produced by HeresChicago, Anita Dee Yacht Charters, and Industry Elf Marketing.
Live music entertainment was provided by www.upbeatmusicproductions.com
Photography and Video was provided by Joanna Kozek. View photo gallery at gallery.joannakozek.com

Here you see The Chicago R&B Machine doing it’s magic at the Taste of Chicago…

Soulful world class vocalists, dynamic horns, and a cooking rhythm section. Our team of veterans perform musical drama with creative arrangements and originals in the tradition of Chicago’s Blues, R&B, and Soul legends, and the group performs an immensely fun and dynamic party atmosphere. The R&B Machine is also known for it’s interactive show, so be prepared to sing along with our group and answer the the call: “Let The Good Times Roll!”

Our Blues/ R&B groups band comes in several sizes and flavors – you can see these options on our Blues Page.

Music director Michael Cascio publishes an article on Project Wedding.com!

With my years of experience and insight, I’ve decided to write an article outlining a method for choosing and refining custom music for the components of your wedding reception party. Music is a major part of your reception, and plays a key role in creating the atmosphere of your wedding…

Your wedding should be a joyous occasion–and planning your wedding should not be stressful. We help organize the process and make it easy. An accurate and organized time line is important. We provide a detailed check list for our clients, where every possible traditional or contemporary option for music and hosting choices is covered, including: wedding party introductions–music and hosting production, first dances, traditions (we have tasteful, fun music for these), toasts, specialty dances, when to cut the cake, an explanation of hosting style and choice of wording for bridal introduction, and much more…

You see the full article at ProjectWedding.com

Click here to read about other helpful guidlines, including wedding ceremony music organization and reception hosting.