Reviews for Soda - A Chicago Wedding Band

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Hi Rob, Just wanted to reach out and say thanks again for all your help with our wedding. Working with you was a pleasure: I found it very easy to talk and plan with you, and I had the utmost trust that you and the band would provide a perfect vibe for the party, and you did! I appreciate you working with us on the music setup in the Loft, on getting the Springsteen Rosalita in there, and for playing Forever and Ever Amen. Moreover, we thought you did a great job MCing the speeches, dances, etc. I mentioned it to you Saturday night - but so many people came up to me and/or Liz to compliment you and the band. The setlist, the sound, the energy - all of it was so excellent. I for one was so glad to hear Ben Folds' The Luckiest while we waited around for the ceremony to begin - my brother and I both commented on it. Ben Folds is one of my first favorite musicians, so to hear that song put me in a great mood. We’re very glad we hired you! Thanks again Rob, Sincerely, Jay & Liz Zenker December 2, 2023

Rob, Wow! You and your band made Elise and Dan's wedding an absolute blast! Gosh! You and your members are very talented! We received so many compliments about the musicians and your singer’s range...We had many hiccups during the last month or so with this wedding, but fortunately, not with you. I really let loose with your music (in spite of not having the greatest dance moves. lol) and had a blast. You know this when nearly everyone danced all night. Thank you also, for squeezing into a smaller space...many issues with the rental company, Thank you so much, We will definitely refer you to others! Thanks much, Sharon Gill (Mother of the bride) St. Charles September 16, 2023

Soda, Thank you so much for all of your help in making our wedding day go smoothly. We had the best day, and we are so thankful for such a wonderful vendor as yourself for making that possible. You were so easy to work with and we really appreciated that. The music choices were awesome and everyone had such a fantastic time, so thanks again! We wish you all much success in the future! Mary Beth and Brandon Wampler The Wagner House, Freeport, October 13, 2018

Rob, Thank you to you and your band mates for performing at Amy and Daniel's wedding on Sunday evening. You guys were awesome! I can't even begin to tell you how many times we heard "best wedding band ever"! You kept the party going all evening and the dance floor filled. No one even noticed when you took a break. There were several newly engaged or close to being engaged couples there so hopefully they will reach out to you. We are happy to recommend Soda to anyone. Happy new year! Brian Ytterberg (Father Of The Bride) Embassy Suites, Naperville, December 30, 2018

Hi Rob, Just wanted to follow up one more time. I know we complimented you and the rest of your band mates several times Saturday night, but wanted to say again that you all did a splendid job. Well, splendid is too meek, so I'll say kicked-butt! All of friends and family kept coming up to us asking where we found you, what a great mix of songs, good singing and excellent musicianship. I would think there may be some leads coming your way in the coming year or so, so that's always a good thing of course. You were a pleasure to work with and communicate with, so that goes a long way as well. Continued success with the band. Rock on! Thanks again! Al and Ina Luneckas Loft Lucia ( Chicago) October 27, 2018

Hi Rob! I just wanted to touch base once again to thank you for the amazing entertainment you provided for our Gala last Saturday night! I heard so many compliments about what a fun and awesome band Soda is. You are all so talented! We are so grateful that we were able to book you for the Gala! Besides providing the best dancing and listening music, thank you so much for your flexibility with the other entertainment and for accommodating Fr. 20 and Steve Johnson with their performances. You made it so fun! Please pass along to the rest of the band our deepest gratitude! I hope we get a chance to hear you again next year! I am recommending to whoever takes over for Maria and me that they book you pronto. Have a wonderful day, and thank you again! Take care, Beth and Maria Batavia Holy Cross Parish Gala March 17, 2018

I wanted to thank you all for such a great performance at Joyce and Matt's wedding this past Saturday. We had seen you perform at the Hollywood Casino Aurora, and I knew you were good when there was a whole bunch of people coming in not to gamble, but to see your show and dance. You guys really took it up a notch on Saturday. So much fun!! Thank you! Dan Briscoe Father Of The Bride Harold Washington Library May 5, 2018

Dearest Rob, You guys BLEW EVERYONE AWAY!!! Thank you for making our wedding the best party we have ever been to. We will be happy to add to your already numerous glowing online reviews as soon as we're back from out honeymoon!! Please share our gratitude and praise with the other amazing members of Soda! All the best, Amanda and Chris Nielson Loft On Lake September 16, 2017

Rob - Thanks again for your energy, passion and entertainment you brought to our company picnic yesterday. You and your band were truly loved! I couldn't figure out how to tag your band in a post but was able to tag our company (Nalco) and the organization we were raising money for (water for people) and included a link to your site. You guys are great - I think you have a new groupie!! Shannon Kangas Development Manager, Nalco Water Naperville, Illinois September 23, 2017

Rob and Soda, Amy and I wanted to thank you for the incredible music on our big night! Everything went perfectly and you guys made sure the dance floor was always packed. We really appreciate how you learned our first dance song as well as the mother/son dance. It made it that much more special. We will be sure to recommend you to all our friends and family! Garrett and Amy Whitsitt, The University Club June 3, 2017

Thank you all SO MUCH for making our wedding a blast! I can't tell you how many people came up to us and complimented your music, saying they hadn't had so much fun dancing at a wedding ever before! You guys really made our night memorable and special, and for that we will forever be grateful! Thank you also for learning our first dance song. That really meant a lot to us. You guys are amazing and I will definitely refer you to all our friends! Thank you, Erin and Zach Carson, Horticultural Hall Lake Geneva, July 2, 2016

We wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for how amazing you guys made our wedding. It meant so much to have you perform on our special night. You were a joy to work with and sounded amazing! Our family and friends are still raving about how incredible you guys were. Thank you so much for making our ceremony and reception so amazing and unforgetable! We will definitely see you around! Robby & Ashley Grunwald June 27, 2015

We just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for how wonderful you guys made our wedding. It meant so much to have you perform on our special night. You were a joy to work with, sounded amazing as usual, and kept the dance floor going all night! Which is pretty exceptional considering a lot of our friends and family could be categorized as "non-dancers"! From hosting the evening as emcee to playing for as long as you did, everything was just perfect. We can't tell you how many compliments we got from our guests as well as the Morton Arboretum staff on how good you guys were!!! Mike also wanted to thank you for learning and performing Baby Blue as a special surprise. You did a terrific job with it, and it made the night that much more special. I'm sure it helped that it is one of your childhood favorites, and clearly we (you, me, Mike) have great taste in music. In a very ironic twist, I was actually going to email you to request that song myself, believe it or not. What a bizarre and awesome coincidence!! I also want to note that the ceremony music was absolutely exquisite. Your rendition of "Cant Help Falling In Love" was truly beautiful. We have gotten MANY compliments on the ceremony music as well. I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You helped make our evening truly unforgettable. Hopefully you'll be able to pick up some extra gigs from the wedding attendees. See you on the Soda circuit! Carson & Mike, December 13, 2014

We want to thank you so much for making Amber and Ben’s wedding the best ever. The ceremony music exceeded our expectations, and the cocktail hour and reception music were perfect and couldn’t have been any better. Our dance floor was packed the entire reception. We heard nothing but wonderful comments from all of our guests about the band. You played a great mix of music which encouraged all of our guests to get to the dance floor and dance. You and your band brought great energy to the entire evening. Rob, you were a pleasure to work with through the entire process, and we thank you and the band for traveling to Swan Lake Resort (in Plymouth, Indiana). Thank you again for making Amber and Ben’s wedding a big hit! Al and Michele Weel, Parents of the Bride, July 20, 2013

Hi Rob, Thank you so much for everything! Luke and I can not thank you enough for all of your hard work. Our wedding reception was unbelievable all thanks to SODA! The guests at our wedding still tell us how fun the night was dancing and listening to the music. Also, we would love your address so we can send you a thank you for everything you did for us. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas season! Lincolnshire Marriott September 28, 2019

"The Soda band was AWESOME!!! The dance floor was packed from the time they started playing until they ended! Please let them know how much we appreciate their talent!" St. Luke's Gala 2020 Oak Park Country Club February 29, 2020

Dear Soda, Thank you for playing our wedding at Gaelic Park and doing such a great job. The day turned out perfect for us and you were a big reason why. We got so many compliments on how fun you guys are! We always knew we wanted a live band and are so glad we chose you--we had fun dancing all night! Maybe we'll see you down the road sometime in the future! Tyler and Paddy Renn Gaelic Park June 9, 2018

Hi Soda! I just wanted to thank you for the terrific job you guys did at our reunion. I know the venue was a little challenging, but you pulled it off beautifully. You got rave reviews and I'm still getting messages from classmates about how much they enjoyed your performance. You helped to make it a very special evening. Thanks again! Jim Dill Lake Forest High School 50th Reunion September 15, 2018

I just wanted to thank you and the rest of the band for preforming at our 3 rd of July Celebration! I have been getting a lot of positive feedback about Soda! Great Job! It was great to meet you all and hopefully we can work together again in the future. Thank you . Lauren Marino Recreation Manager City of Palos Heights Parks and Recreation July 3, 2018

I wanted to thank you and your band for making the event on Saturday, 7.28.18 a huge success. Pat emailed Steve this morning and said her feet were still recovering from all of the dancing! Thank you and your band for filling the dance floor with your amazing performance! Also, thank you again for working with me on the stage layout and for being flexible. Thank you and we look forward to working with you in the future! Jennifer All Things Party July 28, 2018

Hello Rob, We just wanted to extend our gratitude to you and the band for a lovely evening last night. Our guests were so blessed to have Soda for an evening of entertainment, and a memory of our children's special day. Grateful. Colleen and Alan Kotso, Parents of the Bride The Allure La Porte, Indiana November 24, 2017

Rob - Thank you so much to you and the rest of the band for the great music at Melissa and Dillon’s wedding reception!!! We had a fabulous time and loved the music. You’re obviously aware that you packed the dance floor at the start and no one seemed to leave it. I enjoyed every song and was so grateful for all of the energy you brought to our event!! We could not have been happier!! Thanks so much!! Jill Wright Mother Of The Bride Cress Creek Country Club October 7, 2017

Rob - Thank you for making the College Bound Opportunities Gala a HUGE success with OUTSTANDING music. I was in the other room when you started playing and I thought it was a CD. I will definitely keep you in mind for other events. You were wonderful to work with! Thanks! Francie Portrey TAILORED EVENTS, INC. April 22, 2017

Rob and the members of Soda, I cannot tell you what an incredible impact you had on our reception! So many people came up to us exclaiming that they hadn't danced like this in years, and that this was the most fun wedding they'd ever been to. And it's all thanks to YOU! From day one when we first started communicating, you were so helpful that you instantly had us at ease. And at the reception we were totally blown away by the group's talent and energy! We can't wait to refer you to all our friends! Alexandra and John Baxmeyer, Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook, September 12, 2015

I cannot imagine a better band for our wedding than Soda. You were absolutely incredible!!!! Every song was awesome - I have never seen a dance floor packed so consistently throughout the night! And it was so awesome that you continued to play later into the evening - THANK YOU for that! And, the first "fun song" (I Gotta Feeling) was AWESOME. It worked out perfectly - even better than I'd imagined!!! I could honestly go on and on. Thanks again for an absolutely perfect evening. We will remember it forever! Mallory and Anthony, Kankakee C.C., July 18, 2015

At weddings, there are a few things that make the day memorable. The happy couple, bringing family and friends together and the BAND! Soda was set up and ready to go way before the guests arrived. Rob and his band played the best songs at the appropriate times and from the first song to the last, the dance floor was full. They played great music during our cocktail hour. Not too loud, so people could still talk and it just got everyone going. Rob introduced the bride and groom at the cocktail hour and they did their first dance (My Kind of Rain). The band learned this song for them and it was very special. Rob was very easy to work with from the start. He was easy to communicate with and responded to e-mails or phone calls in a timely manner. The whole band was friendly, thoughtful and patient! It was a large wedding with many moving parts and they did an awesome job. We received many compliments and seriously, no one wanted them to stop playing! Thank you for making our daughter's wedding memorable and special. I would recommend hiring Soda! You won't be disappointed! Jan and Don Dray - Rockford, IL, October 18, 2014

Tim and I wanted to thank you and the band so much for making our wedding last Saturday awesome! Thanks so much for learning our first dance song...this made it really special for us. We had so many positive comments about how great the band was and how it seemed like you guys never even took a break the whole night. One guest said "When they started off with Uptown Funk, we knew it was going to be a good night!" There was not a moment where the dance floor was anything other than packed and everyone (from young to old) seemed to be having a great time dancing. We would definitely recommend the band to anyone I know having a wedding in the Chicago area. We found you guys based on all of the good reviews on Wedding Wire and I'm so glad that we did!! Thanks again so much! Stephanie and Tim, Swiss Hotel Chicago, June 6, 2015

Hi Rob: We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making the new Mr and Mrs wedding so memorable. We received so many compliments and the guests were impressed. You were such a pleasure to work with and your professionalism was greatly appreciated. A GREAT time was had by all!!! We just love you guys so much. Looking forward to hearing your band in the near future. Fisherman's Inn in Elburn November 16, 2019

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