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See What Sets Us Apart From Other Chicago Wedding Bands...

Choosing a band for your wedding or event can be a daunting process. How can you feel confident about your choice? Our intent with these videos is to give you the experience as much as possible of seeing the Peter Hennes Orchestra live. There are no fancy edits, no staged songs with dubbed in sound tracks that were recorded and edited in a studio and then synced to the picture. Our videos are shot by our crew members, and the sound is recorded directly off the mixing board of our PA system or the video camera. It's what our audience sees and hears with no fixes whatsoever. It's the plain, honest truth about who we are as a band and what we can do for you at your event!

What sets the Peter Hennes Orchestra apart? Our energetic enthusiasm, interaction with the audience, extremely high musicianship, and ability to authentically play styles from current hits to swing are a unique combination. We have fun when we play, and so does our audience! Enjoy the videos!

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Pop / Rock Videos

Crazy

Greg does a phenomenal performance of Gnarls Barkley's hit, "Crazy! Check out those sweet background vocals! Recorded 8/21/09 at Galleria Marchetti.

Ain't No Other Man

Barbara, of course, sounds fantastic singing the Christina Aguilera hit, but check out Frank on the drums! Smokin'! Recorded 10/17/09 at the Ritz Carlton.

Beautiful

"The Peter Hennes Orchestra did an unbelievable job at our wedding! From the first song to the end of the night, the dance floor was packed. They played all the songs we wanted to hear and learned one just for us, too. Weeks later, friends and family have still been commenting about how great the band was! Thanks for making it such a fantastic night!" - Megan and Brian Hoff

Telephone

Lady Gaga and Beyonce done by Barbara and Shawn. A fantastic dance floor packer! Recorded 8/21/10 at the Hotel Intercontinental.

Walking On Sunshine

I had a client ask me recently what the band would be like if his wedding was the second or third job of the weekend. Well, here we are on job number two three and a half hours into the dancing. Sometimes the band's energy amazes even me!

Let's Groove

A great, great Earth, Wind and Fire song! Recorded 8/21/10 at the Hotel Intercontinental.

Some Kind of Wonderful

Here's something you don't hear at every wedding - some Grand Funk Railroad! Recorded 8/21/10 at the Hotel Intercontinental.

Put Your Records On

"I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful performance at our wedding. The consensus was that the Peter Hennes Orchestra is the "best wedding band ever!" The dance floor was packed the entire night. What more could a bride and groom ask for! Thanks again for an incredibly entertaining evening!" - Susan and Robert Gibbons

Don't Stop Believin'

Barbara's amazing rendition of the Journey classic with the audience singing along! Recorded 8/8/09 with camera audio.

You Shook Me

AC/DC...Barbara does Brian Johnson without the hat, and Peter does Angus Young without the shorts! Where's that Marshall amp stack when I need it? Recorded 8/21/09 at Galleria Marchetti.

Hey Ya

Yeah! Check out those dance moves! Recorded 8/21/10 at the Hotel Intercontinental.

Got to Be Real

What can I say? This is pretty darn funky! Fantastic lead vocals by Barbara with amazing backgrounds by Shawn and Greg. Recorded 8/21/09 at Galleria Marchetti.

At Last

In our opinion (and we're not at all biased!), Shawn's performance of At Last is even better than the original Etta James version! Check out the great sax solo by Matt! Recorded 8/21/09 at Galleria Marchetti.

Start Me Up

We got a request for the Rolling Stones, and we aim to please! Greg and Peter do their best Mick and Keith impressions with backup vocals by our incomparable Shawn Christopher! This was recorded on 8/8/09 with just the camera audio.

Sweet Home Chicago

Here's the band having fun rockin' the blues. Greg sings Sweet Home Chicago, and Shawn throws in a bit of Stormy Monday. We're fortunate to have such great blues singers!

Beyond Our Greatest Expectations...

"The orchestra was absolutely amazing - above and beyond our greatest expectations. Most people thought it was the best part of the wedding celebration. We received many, many compliments! I would not hesitate to give our highest recommendation to anyone who is looking for superior entertainment for their event. Thank you Peter!!" - Nancy Radis

 
Motown / R&B / Disco Videos

Everyone Is Still Raving...

"Everyone is still raving about you and how much fun they had! The set list was amazing, and you did a wonderful job of engaging and interacting with the crowd. You played our bridal song perfectly - exactly what we were hoping for. You definitely made our night!!" - Courtney and Cory Ballantini

You Are the Best Thing

A great song by Ray LaMontagne, sung masterfully by Emanuel! Recorded 8/21/10 at the Hotel Intercontinental.

Oh What a Night

A little funkier than the original Frankie Valli hit! Recorded 8/21/10 at the Hotel Intercontinental.

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

Another incredible Michael Jackson hit sung by Emanuel! Recorded the Hotel Intercontinental on 8/21/10.

Get Ready

Oh Yeah!! A rockin' soulful performance of a killer song!

Shake Your Body

Our amazing Shawn Christopher sings the Jackson 5 song. Michael's gone, but the music lives on! Recorded 10/3/09 at the Millennium Knickerbocker.

Get Down Tonight

Emanuel sings the KC and the Sunshine Band hit with his typical panache! Recorded 8/21/10 at the Hotel Intercontinental.

Dancing in the Street

The Martha and the Vandellas classic sung by Barbara! Recorded 8/21/10 at the Hotel Intercontinental.

Your Group Made The Evening!

"Dear Peter, Your group made the evening! I can't tell you the quantity of rave reviews you received from our friends and family. You were of course correct about the music selections. You kept the action going, your choices and timing were perfection, as well as the incredible quality which goes without saying. Thanks a million for a wonderful evening!" - Brad Ginsburg

Rescue Me

A great Motown hit and sure-fire dance floor packer sung magnificently by Shawn!

Thanks For Being So Amazing!

"I wanted to thank you for being so amazing! Everyone at the wedding commented on how great you were. Thank you for being a hit - we love you guys!" - Christina and Bryan Hoffman

I Will Survive

"Your orchestra definitely made our night! Everyone is still raving about you and how much fun they had. The set list was amazing, and you did a wonderful job of engaging and interacting with the crowd! You played our bridal song perfectly - exactly what we were hoping for. You definitely made our night!!" - Courtney and Cory Ballantini

The Wedding Every Girl Dreams Of...

"You can't believe the thank you letters we received! The compliments are continuous! Everyone attending totally enjoyed your fantastic performance! Thank you, thank you for making our daughter's wedding become a wedding that every girl dreams of!" - Jeanne Flesch

A Spectacular Night Of Music ...

"We would like to thank you for making our wedding night truly unforgettable. The music was outstanding, and your singers blew the whole crowd away. The music was perfectly mixed for all age groups to enjoy. Thanks again for a spectacular night of music!" - Sarah and Ian Kennaway

Shout

In the beginning of the video, Greg asks "Are you ready for the greatest party song of all time?" I don't know if that's true, but this crowd certainly thought so, and absolute pandemonium ensues! Can you find Greg singing in the middle of it all? Believe it or not, this was a 38th anniversary party, recorded 8/8/09 with camera audio.

 

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For pricing, or to learn more about our Chicago wedding music and corporate entertainment services, call 847.756.2050, email, or fill out our contact form. We provide musicians for Chicago weddings, corporate parties, charity galas, and special events and also serve other areas of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

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