Northside Brass Music Co. – Chicago Live Music Pricing Guide
Bring unforgettable live music to your Chicago wedding, corporate event, gala, or private celebration. Northside Brass Music Co. provides premier Chicago wedding bands, jazz bands, brass bands, and string quartets for events throughout Chicago, the Fox Valley, and the greater Midwest.
Each booking features world-class professional musicians, seamless coordination, and thoughtful production enhancements, ensuring your event sounds as incredible as it looks.
Included with Our Live Bands
When you hire one of our ensembles, we offer:
Elegant uplighting to enhance your venue
•Dynamic dance floor lighting for high-energy moments
Customized playlists (like a DJ) to complement our live music and keep the atmosphere flowing between sets or finish the night with a packed dance floor
Northside Strings
Elegant and timeless — ideal for Chicago String Quartet for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and upscale corporate events.
1 Hour – $1,500
2 Hours – $2,000
Perfect for classical repertoire, modern pop covers, or a blend of both.
Northside Brass (5 piece)
Bold, energetic, and unforgettable. Perfect for Chicago Brass Quintet weddings, outdoor celebrations, corporate galas, grand entrances, and festival events.
1 Hour – $2,500
2 Hours – $3,500
Northside Jazz (6-Piece Brass Band)
Our 6-piece Chicago brass band (3 horns + rhythm section) delivers the high-energy sound of a New Orleans–style brass band combined with a modern party band.
Instrumentation typically includes:
Trumpet • Trombone • Saxophone
Guitar or Piano • Bass • Drums
Perfect for:
Chicago wedding receptions and second line celebrations
Corporate events and gala after-parties
Outdoor festivals and beer gardens
High-energy dance sets for private parties
Pricing:
0–2 Hours – $3,500 Flat Fee
3 Hours – $4,500
Includes custom playlists between sets and optional lighting enhancements.
Northside Jazz (4 Piece Band)
Smooth, sophisticated sounds for of a Chicago Jazz Band for cocktail parties, wedding cocktail hours, fundraisers, and corporate receptions.
Includes custom playlist between sets.
0–2 Hours – $2,500 (Flat Fee)
3 Hours – $3,000
Northside Jazz (7-Piece Swing Band)
Classic swing and big-band energy — our Chicago Jazz Band is ideal for galas, vintage-themed weddings, and lively receptions.
Includes custom playlist between sets.
1 Hour – $3,500
2 Hours – $4,500
3 Hours – $5,500
Specialty Ensembles & Soloists
Add a unique musical touch to Chicago seasonal events and themed celebrations.
Chicago Oktoberfest Brass Band
2 Hours – $3,500 Flat Fee
Christmas Christmas Tree Lighting Performance
$2,000
Soloists (Violin, Cello, Saxophone, Trumpet, Vocalist, Pianist)
$750 Flat Fee – up to 2 hours
Solo Harp
$1,000 Flat Fee – up to 2 hours
Bollywood Solo Violin
A high-energy Bollywood-style solo violin performance featuring cinematic melodies, custom song selections, and professional sound — perfect for grand entrances, cocktail hours, and cultural celebrations.
$2,000 Flat Fee – up to 3 hours (can be broken up throughout the event)
Event Production & DJ-Style Add-Ons
Custom Playlist / PA / MC / Lighting (Like a DJ)
$1,000
Perfect for weddings, corporate events, and private parties that want live music plus seamless dance-floor energy throughout the night.
Custom Packages & Travel
Looking for something unique? We’re happy to design a custom Chicago event entertainment package tailored to your vision, venue, and budget.
All pricing reflects standard Chicago-area events. Travel, ceremony add-ons, extended performance time, and custom production requests may adjust the final quote.
Let’s Plan Your Perfect Event
Every event deserves exceptional live music and a polished presentation. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding ceremony, corporate holiday party, black-tie gala, or private celebration, Northside Brass Music Co. delivers an unforgettable experience from the first note to the final song.
Contact us today to check availability or request a quote for your Chicago wedding or corporate event.