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Google Reviews

Peter — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:04:21 +0000

We just love pleasing our clients! I was thrilled to find the following reviews of our band on Google:

Jon&Lauren ‎ – Oct 24, 2011
The Peter Hennes Orchestra is amazing and a must-have. We interviewed several bands for our wedding reception and knew that PHO had it all. They don’t only sing, they do routines and get on the dance floor with the guests too. Their performance is perfect and anyone from the age of 2 thru 95 will find themselves on that dance floor. They make it irresistible. We had high expectations for PHO and they exceeded them. I wish we were getting married every weekend so we can see them more often. Do yourself a favor and hire them!

Andy G. ‎ – Sep 21, 2011
The Peter Hennes Orchestra is an extraordinary band. They played at my wedding and blew everyone away. Their music is so seductively great they got everyone dancing from the very get go. And at midnight the crowd was chanting “One more hour, one more hour!” An overwhelming number of guests said it was the best wedding band they’ve ever seen. I think they’re simply one of the best BANDS I’ve ever seen. Furthermore, Peter is a class act. As much talent he brings to the table, he knows exactly how to put the focus on you and your guests during speeches and other such wedding traditions. He provides a most graceful segueway for these moments, and then effortlessly brings the party back to a high octane celebration. Hire the Peter Hennes Orchestra and do not look back!

Barb ‎ – Jul 24, 2011
Wow what a band. PHO played at our daughters wedding and he rocked it! They played a nice mix of music and had the dance floor packed the whole night. Peter is a professional and knows how to take a good wedding into a great wedding. PHO is worth every penny they charged. I would highly recommend PHO for your wedding.

Wyndham Hotel Wedding 12/31/11

Peter — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:50:54 +0000

We spent New Year’s Eve playing for a wonderful couple’s wedding at the Wyndham Hotel in Lisle, IL. Congratulations Erin and Tom. It was a pleasure bringing in the New Year with you!

Adler Planetarium Wedding 9/4/11

Peter — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:40:19 +0000

The Adler Planetarium is a fabulous venue for a wedding with some of the most incredible views of the Chicago skyline I’ve ever seen. Here’s what the groom had to say about our performance:

The Peter Hennes Orchestra is an extraordinary band. They played at my wedding and blew everyone away. Their music is so seductively great they got everyone dancing from the very get go. And at midnight the crowd was chanting “One more hour, one more hour!” An overwhelming number of guests said it was the best wedding band they’ve ever seen. I think they’re simply one of the best BANDS I’ve ever seen. Furthermore, Peter is a class act. As much talent as he brings to the table, he knows exactly how to put the focus on you and your guests during speeches and other such wedding traditions. He provides a most graceful segue for these moments, and then effortlessly brings the party back to a high octane celebration. Hire the Peter Hennes Orchestra and do not look back!

Here’s a video of our last song of the evening, which was Don’t Stop Believin’. I love how the crowd starts chanting “one more hour, one more hour” at the end!

Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Wedding 7/28/11

Peter — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:17:17 +0000

What a fantastic time we had at the wedding we played last Saturday at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook! Here are a couple of videos:

Drake Hotel Wedding 4/16/11

Peter — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:20:48 +0000

We played a spectacular wedding on 4/16/11 at Chicago’s incomparable Drake Hotel in the Gold Coast room. Congratulations to Melissa and Brent! Here’s a video of Greg singing Take Me to the River:

Peter Hennes Orchestra Midwest Tour 2010

Peter — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:02:44 +0000

We started the band’s “Midwest Tour 2010″ on 11/13/10 in Peoria. We finished on 11/20/10 in Milwaukee. Short tour! We got a really nice thank you from the mother of the bride at our Peoria wedding:

“WOW!!!!!! You weren’t kidding when you said you could make our wedding perfect. We haven’t stopped hearing about the great band. The interaction with the guests, the magnificent voices of the singers, the added horn (great suggestion), the music selection……you have the whole package. Thank you again for everything. I can’t wait for our other daughter to get married!” LAURIE LINDER

Peter Hennes Orchestra Greatest Hits

Peter — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:58:12 +0000

Here’s a short video we put together of highlights from recent weddings. Enjoy!

Wit Hotel Wedding 7/24/10

Peter — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:16:39 +0000

We got mentioned in the Spring/Summer 2011 issue of Chicago Social Brides magazine for a wedding we did at the Wit Hotel on 7/24/10 with one of our favorite consultants, Ali Phillips. You can check it out here.

“The Peter Hennes Orchestra brought the house down.”

Hotel Intercontinental Wedding 8/21/10

Peter — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:06:21 +0000

The Peter Hennes Orchestra had the dance floor packed the entire night on 8/21/10 at the Hotel Intercontinental Grand Ballroom in downtown Chicago!

Here’s a thank you from our client. Carey and Mitch, we had an absolute blast playing for you!

Peter,
Thank you so much for all you did to make our wedding day such a success! I have never heard so many raves on a wedding band as I have gotten about you – and rightfully so! Your band’s energy is so magnetic – it was impossible to leave the dance floor! You definitely brought the FUN that we wanted for our reception. You are also a pleasure to work with. I appreciate your honesty, professionalism and respect. In a field full of gimmicks and overly showy folks, you and your band are a breath of fresh air! Thank you for everything and I hope our paths cross again! Carey and Mitch

This video clip of Barbara and Shawn singing Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” was recorded at the wedding:

8/7/10 Wedding

Peter — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:24:57 +0000

Here’s some feedback from our 8/7/10 client:

“Words cannot even begin to express how AMAZING we thought the Peter Hennes Orchestra was at our wedding on August 7th. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Feedback has been extraordinary—the first comment out of every single person’s mouth is…”Your band was unbelievable.” The fact that the venue was a little hot that evening didn’t stop anyone from dancing—the floor was packed the entire evening with young and old….it was your music that got everyone in the right mindset to party through the heat and have a great time. I loved how your singers came out on the dance floor and allowed our guests to sing – even your singers dance moves were coordinated. PHO completely blew us away! Peter, if there is anything I can ever do to help support PHO, please let Keith, me or our parents know. Our reception would not have been a smashing hit without your group.

Thanks again from the bottom of my heart.”
Peggy Baxter