Sep 10 2009

The UpBeat Band Featured on TheBestChicagoWeddings.com!

The UpBeat Band performs a wedding celebration!

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

Photography By Joanna Kozek

  ©UpBeat Music Productions
  http://www.upbeatmusicproductions.com | Chicago Wedding Bands
  UpBeat Music Productions | UpBeat Band | Upbeat Orchestra
  3615 N. Ashland Ave. Suite 1S
  Chicago IL 60613


Jun 29 2009

The UpBeat Band Featured On MarthaStewartWeddings.com!

The UpBeat Band performs a 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

Photography By Joanna Kozek

  ©UpBeat Music Productions
  http://www.upbeatmusicproductions.com | Chicago Wedding Bands
  UpBeat Music Productions | UpBeat Band | Upbeat Orchestra
  3615 N. Ashland Ave. Suite 1S
  Chicago IL 60613


Jun 11 2009

The Best Of Chicago…Summer Showcase Jazz Performance for Chicago Corporate Event Meeting Planners

UpBeat was proud to provide the Michael Cascio Jazz Trio for this HeresChicago special event. This was THE planner event for the summer of 2009, and featured Chicago’s newest and most innovative meeting and event ideas. This VIP event was for event and meeting planners and DMC’s to showcase the Best of Chicago aboard the newly renovated Anita Dee II cruise ship each level had a different theme filled with music, specialty drinks, food, prize giveaways and goodie bags for everyone!

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 is a complete list of all the producers, sponsors and exhibitors who really brought this event to life: www.hereschicago.com, www.anitadee.com, www.industryelf.com, www.upbeatmusicproductions.com, www.brazzaz.com, www.eskape.us, www.uspokerseries.com, www.flowersbyarrangement.com, www.statestreetentertainment.com, www.celebrationauthority.com, www.edventurepromotions.com, www.hardrockcafe.com, www.lsav.tv, www.cubbybear.com, www.jewelleventscatering.com, www.jandlcatering.com, www.cateredbydesign.com, www.benmahoneyproductions.com,
www.bespokecuisine.com , www.upbeatjazztrio.com, www.jazzbandchicago.com

  ©UpBeat Music Productions
  http://www.upbeatmusicproductions.com | Chicago Corporate Event Band
  UpBeat Music Productions | UpBeat Trio | Michael Cascio Trio
  3615 N. Ashland Ave. Suite 1S
  Chicago IL 60613


May 27 2009

The Chicago R&B Machine Premiers on YouTube!

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.


May 25 2009

Insightful article on choosing wedding reception music

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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.


Apr 29 2009

The UpBeat Band premiers on YouTube!

A HeresChicago.com special event!


Apr 28 2009

UpBeat Band Performs a Wedding Celebration at The Chicago Cultural Center

Our 5-7 piece group, The UpBeat Band, is always committed to customized wedding planning, and last weekend at the Chicago Cultural Center we performed a very specific play list created by the bride and groom which focused on the swing classics, including standards by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet, and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as R&B/Soul classics, especially Marvin Gaye and The Temptations.  This was a very elegant party, and the finale was “Dance To the Music” by Sly and the Family Stone.
Cheers!
–Michael Cascio

UpBeat performs Wedding Reception @ Chicago Cultural Center

UpBeat performs Wedding Reception @ Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center

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©UpBeatMusicProductions.com

3615 N. Ashland Ave.

Chicago IL, 60613

Chicago Wedding Band | Chicago Corporate Event Band


Apr 22 2009

PCMA Nathalie Salmon House Chicago Event

UpBeat Music Production’s pianist Gregg Opelka performs a charity event at the Nathalie Salmon House Chicago!  The event was organized by the Chicago local chapter of PCMA, which is the Professional Convention Management Assn.  Jen Arndt from Talking Point, Rhonda Chesney from Four Seasons, and all the pros with PCMA organized a wonderful event for the senoir citizens at the Nathalie House – it was like a holiday party with smiles everywhere, and included a raffle – pianist Gregg took many requests, mostly the swing era classics… let the good times roll!

Talking Point

UpBeat Music Production's pianist Gregg Opelka performs a charity event at the Nathalie Salmon House Chicago!

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Apr 4 2009

UpBeat Jazz Trio @ Hyatt Regency O’Hare

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UpBeat Jazz Trio @ Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

UpBeat Jazz Trio performs a mix of sophisticated, soulful jazz standards, latin, and pop arrangements for a On the Scene Chicago Special Event!

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Special Event Manager, Jamie Orr
On The Scene Chicago 


Apr 2 2009

Rave review from MCO wedding performance!

“Fan Freakin Tastic!!

You guys absolutly ROCKED!  Everyone who I have talked the first thing out of their mouths was how good the band was!! 

Please feel free to use us as references on your website or how ever you see fit.  Thanks again so much!!  Please dont forget to let us know when and where you guys are playing.”

Dan and Katherine Zigmunt
bride and groom
Michael Cascio Orchestra at Belvedere Chateau, Palos Hills, IL