Elegant Live Strings. Any Style. Any Event.

Northside Strings brings exceptional live string music to weddings, corporate events, private parties and special events throughout Chicago and the Midwest.

Choose from solo violin with backing tracks, solo cello, string duo or full string quartet, with each ensemble customized to fit your event, venue and musical style.

From timeless classical music to modern pop, rock, jazz, R&B, film music and contemporary favorites, Northside Strings can create the perfect soundtrack for your event.

Wedding String Music

Create a memorable soundtrack for every part of your wedding day. Northside Strings can provide live music for your ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception, with repertoire tailored specifically to you.

Our musicians perform everything from traditional wedding favorites such as Canon in D to modern arrangements of artists like Taylor Swift, Coldplay, The Beatles and Bruno Mars, along with jazz standards, rock classics, movie themes and current pop music.

Choose Your Ensemble

Solo Violin with Backing Tracks
A modern, high-impact option combining live violin with professionally produced accompaniment. Perfect for ceremonies, cocktail hours and receptions.

Solo Cello
Warm, elegant and distinctive, solo cello creates an intimate atmosphere for ceremonies, cocktail hours and special events.

String Duo
A versatile option for events that want the beauty of live strings with a smaller footprint.

String Quartet
The classic string ensemble featuring two violins, viola and cello. Our quartet performs classical favorites alongside arrangements of pop, rock, jazz, R&B, Broadway, film and contemporary music.

Classical to Taylor Swift—and Everything in Between

Your event doesn't have to sound like everyone else's.

Northside Strings performs an extensive range of classical, pop, rock, jazz, R&B, Broadway, film and contemporary music. We work with each client to create a musical experience that complements the atmosphere of the event while reflecting their individual taste.

Whether you envision an elegant classical wedding ceremony, a string quartet playing modern pop during cocktail hour, or an electric atmosphere created by solo violin with tracks, we'll help you find the right sound.

Vintage Live Music for Modern Events.