Category Archives: Band

Band and DJ wedding at Esplanade Lakes, Downers Grove, Illinois

Posted on January 28, 2012 by benjie

Musicians playing for musicians. Time to get competitive? Hardly. The band had a blast Saturday at the wedding of Sydney and Mike – longtime friends of Backthird Audio. Mike’s punk/metal band the Hyrax did their album at our studio a … Continue reading →

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Band and DJ wedding at the Pilot House, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Posted on August 11, 2011 by benjie

There’s a secret every good wedding band or wedding DJ knows – though they’re not always eager to share it with brides and grooms. No matter how great the music is, no matter how polished and friendly your MC and … Continue reading →

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Dance band, jazz band and DJ wedding at Oak Park Country Club, River Grove, Illinois

Posted on August 1, 2011 by benjie

Marriage is about twos – and two bands, we learned Saturday, can be better than one when it comes to wedding music. We were thrilled last weekend to celebrate with Joseph and Morgan, who were familiar with Elaine Dame‘s unique … Continue reading →

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Band and DJ wedding at Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL

Posted on February 23, 2011 by benjie

The Backthird Party Machine band and DJ combo spent Saturday night back in one of my favorite rooms, the Gingko at Morton Arboretum in Lisle. It was a blast celebrating with Joe and Kelly, who had asked me to learn … Continue reading →

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Band and DJ wedding at Hills Marriott, Oak Brook

Posted on September 18, 2010 by benjie

Anne and Jamie’s wedding was a careful blend of high class – and wacky fun. I played piano for their ceremony, a beautiful outdoor gathering under what turned out to be a perfect sunshiney afternoon. They wisely opted for a sand-pouring … Continue reading →

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Band and DJ wedding at Grand Piazza, Chicago 8/14/10

Posted on August 20, 2010 by benjie

Chris and Meghan were married on the same day, 39 years later, that Meghan’s parents tied the knot. And what a party they had! This group was a ton of fun. We had a house full of Michigan State fans – … Continue reading →

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BPM band wedding at Biltmore Country Club, North Barrington 7/31/10

Posted on August 7, 2010 by benjie

The wedding band and I spent a great night in Barrington last weekend, celebrating the wedding of Larry and Mary. The three of us hit at off from our first meeting here at the studio, and the wedding day felt … Continue reading →

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Band and strings wedding at Morton Arboretum, 6/26/10

Posted on July 6, 2010 by benjie

When you lead a wedding band, every now and then you get handed one of those moments you know you’re going to remember for a long time. Like all of life’s best moments, you can’t plan them or predict them … Continue reading →

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6.12.10 – band, DJ and strings at the Knickerbocker

Posted on June 23, 2010 by benjie

Saturday’s wedding in Chicago was a treat! The BPM band and DJ Chris Rayford traded dance sets at the Knickerbocker for Michael and Jessica’s wedding. From cocktail piano to Twin Strings, bagpipes and lots of personalized toasts all during dinner, … Continue reading →

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