Milwaukee jazz band for weddings and events
Dream City Jazz started in Milwaukee, with some of the city's top jazz musicians and a jazz-club feel.
Yes, Dream City Jazz plays Milwaukee and Wisconsin weddings and events. The band has played dozens of Wisconsin weddings, galas and corporate events, at places like the Milwaukee Art Museum, The Pfister Hotel, Villa Terrace and the Harley-Davidson Museum. Call us in Milwaukee at 414-253-2504.
Where we've played in Milwaukee
| Venue | What we played |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Weddings, a gala and dinners, several times |
| The Pfister Hotel | A wedding cocktail hour |
| Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum | A wedding |
| Harley-Davidson Museum | A wedding |
| The George & Madcap Lounge | A wedding |
| Kimpton Journeyman Hotel | An annual meeting |
| Turner Hall Ballroom | A wedding expo |
Around the Milwaukee area, we've played a wedding cocktail hour at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners, corporate holiday parties at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel for several years, and a wedding at The Barn at Homestead Hollow in Germantown. There was also a college's 100th anniversary gala in Pewaukee, a 60th birthday party in Elm Grove and a holiday party in Menomonee Falls.
Farther out in Wisconsin, the band has played Boxed and Burlap in Delavan, 10 South in Janesville, the Paine Art Center and Gardens in Oshkosh, and a Sunday service at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Madison.
What the band plays at a Wisconsin wedding
- Ceremony. Live jazz for your ceremony. At one Delavan wedding, the band played the end of the ceremony and then the cocktail reception.
- Cocktail hour. Standards, bossa nova and jazz versions of pop and soul songs while guests mingle. Cocktail hour jazz.
- Dinner. Background sets through the meal. When dinner ends and dancing starts, the DJ takes over.
Planning strings for the ceremony? Our sister act, Dream City Strings, is a string quartet, and couples often book strings for the ceremony and jazz for cocktail hour.
What Wisconsin clients say
★★★★★“It was amazing working with Dream City Jazz. From the first contact, to the pre-wedding meetings, to the day of, everything was easy and professional. Their performance and capabilities were great and set a perfect tone for the end of our ceremony and the cocktail reception. They were even willing to accommodate a move from outside to inside, mid-performance. All in all, they were fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for jazz music for any occasion.”
★★★★★“Great sound and amazing vibes, we got so many compliments on our cocktail hour music!”
★★★★★“Everything was so awesome and it couldn't have gone more perfectly! Thank you making our holiday party so wonderful!”
Milwaukee questions
Do you play outside Milwaukee?
Yes. We've played across Wisconsin, including Delavan, Janesville, Oshkosh and Madison.
How early does the band arrive?
About 45 to 60 minutes before the music starts, to set up the keyboard, amps and drums.
Has Dream City Music won any awards?
Yes. Dream City Music has won The Knot Best of Weddings, WeddingWire Couples' Choice and Wisconsin Bride magazine's best music award.
How far ahead should we book?
Book as early as you can. Spring and fall weekend dates go first.