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Matt Stedman Band
World Music Band
Wedding Band | World Music Band | See all
Chicago, Illinois
Will travel 3000 miles from Chicago
About
The Matt Stedman Band is a REAL BAND, performing AUTHENTIC music. We are based out of Chicago, IL, & perform nationally & internationally for weddings, festivals, corporate events, universities, private parties, & live music venues. Providing a variety of appropriate music at concert quality is our specialty. Whether we are keeping dance floors filled, adding the right amount of ambiance to a laid back atmosphere, or performing a concert for discerning listeners, we add the elements of style, versatility, & fun!
We specialize in weddings, & are so much more than a typical "Wedding Band"! We are the BEST, have won awards, & have HUNDREDS of stellar client testimonials. We guarantee a FULL DANCE FLOOR & can take care of your ceremony, cocktails, dinner & emceeing! Our brides = happy brides.
~2013, 2012, 2011, & 2010 Best of Weddings Award via TheKnot
~2013, 2012, & 2011 Bride's Choice Award via WeddingWire
~Featured in the Style Me Pretty Blog which is by invitation only.
~Featured in Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine
We encourage you to contact us ASAP!
We specialize in weddings, & are so much more than a typical "Wedding Band"! We are the BEST, have won awards, & have HUNDREDS of stellar client testimonials. We guarantee a FULL DANCE FLOOR & can take care of your ceremony, cocktails, dinner & emceeing! Our brides = happy brides.
~2013, 2012, 2011, & 2010 Best of Weddings Award via TheKnot
~2013, 2012, & 2011 Bride's Choice Award via WeddingWire
~Featured in the Style Me Pretty Blog which is by invitation only.
~Featured in Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine
We encourage you to contact us ASAP!
- Anniversaries
- Bachelor Parties
- Bachelorette Parties
- Banquets
- Birthday Parties
- Children's Birthday Parties
- Celebrations
- Christenings
- Christmas Parties
- Church Services
- Clubs
- Community Events
- Conventions
- Corporate Functions
- Dinner Dances
- Events
- Festivals
- Fund Raisers
- Funerals
- Graduation Parties
- Grand Openings
- Picnic
- Private Parties
- Proms
- Restaurants
- Sweet 16 Parties
- Weddings
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Wedding Cocktail Hours
- Wedding Receptions
- Our song list is available upon request, so please contact us!
- Americana Band
- Bluegrass Band
- Blues Band
- Cajun Band
- Celtic Band
- Classic Rock Band
- Cover Band
- Dance Band
- Funk Band
- Irish Band
- Jazz Band
- Oldies Band
- R&B Band
- Rock Band
- Rockabilly Band
- Variety Band
- Wedding Band
- World Music Band
- Zydeco Band
Reviews (77)
Wedding Reception
in Chicago, IL
on 04/14/2012
"The Matt Stedman Band was hands down the best choice we made in the wedding process - and they made it so easy for us! Between their excellent website with tons of audio samples, emails letting us know where they were performing, we were able to see them live and book them within a week of finding them online. They delivered 110% - people swarmed the dance floor all night long. Not to humblebrag, but many of our guests said that this was the best wedding they had ever been to, and I sincerely believe that The Matt Stedman Band was a HUGE part of those compliments. I would hire them again in a heartbeat - and crash any wedding where I heard they were playing!"
- Caitlin K.
Wedding Reception
in Fort Wayne, IN
on 03/11/2012
"Matt and the band were professional in all matters leading up to and during the event. Beyond that, their musicianship and performance were top notch. They were a perfect wedding band since they could do all ceremony music, emceeing, and reception music, but they are also more than "just a wedding band." They are professional quality, creativity musicians with a lot of style and enthusiasm. Very much entertainers. They were even so cool to learn my favorite song (as a surprise to me - what a great moment). We got a lot of great feedback about them from our guests, and we could not have been happier. Rock on, guys."
- Ryan T.
Event
in Chicago, IL
on 03/14/2012
"Very talented and really enjoyed their performance for the senior luncheon.
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- Monika J.
Corporate Function
in Downers Grove, IL
on 03/15/2012
"Awesome Band!"
- Sergio U.
Club Event
in Kankakee, IL
on 03/03/2012
"They were great. Very professional and talented. Nice guys."
- Karen S.
Wedding Ceremony
in South Bend, IN
on 10/15/2011
"Matt and his band played a big part in making our wedding day as special for us as it was for guests. From intimate acoustic sets for our ceremony, to the full five piece band playing songs WELL to a full dance floor.
Their set list is extensive and covers many styles.
At a wedding where many guests and vendors took time to tell my new wife and I this was the best wedding they had ever been to says a lot!!!
~ The band played a major part in that ~"
- Kathleen N.
Wedding Reception
in Milwaukee, WI
on 08/14/2011
"My husband and I danced along with our guests 90% of the night. We have been getting phone calls from our guests saying how much fun it was to dance at our wedding. They are a solid band and have a great range of music that they play. They are friendly and very organized and it's very apparent they have done this quite a few times. We will recommend The Matt Stedman Band to anyone in need of a band."
- Ali L.
Wedding Reception
in Galena, IL
on 07/16/2011
"The Matt Stedman Band made our day extra special!! Everyone at the wedding enjoyed them. They are exteremly professional and great to work with. After the wedding reception I had a lot of guests ask how I found such a great band and where were they from. The Matt Stedman Band is worth every penny!!"
- Emily S.
Wedding Reception
in Hillsdale, WI
on 06/26/2011
"Matt Stedman band was outstanding on our wedding day. He is very professional and organized. I completely put my trust in him and his band for taking care of all the logistics of music on our wedding day, and they came through completely! Our guests all loved the music and energy. We had just as many compliments on the band as we did the wedding itself. Thanks!!"
- Paul M.
Wedding Reception
in Westmont, IL
on 06/11/2011
"The Matt Stedman band was absolutely amazing! Working with Matt was an enjoyable experience. He went above and beyond our expectations to make sure our wedding night was memorable. The music they played was catered to our tastes and enjoyed by all of the guests. I would recommend this band for anyone looking to have a fabulous fun night of dancing, great tunes, and an all around great party. Thanks so much to Matt and the guys for making our wedding night perfect."
- Johanna V.
Wedding Reception
in Union Pier, MI
on 06/04/2011
"Matt is very meticulous in the way he helps plan and organize the performance and logistics of the weddings he participates in. We had so many compliments on the music, my only complaint is that I wish I could have devoted my whole attention to their performance!
They offer a variety of styles and have a unique sound yet maintain the integrity of the pieces they perform. Having the Matt Stedman Band perform for us was the highlight of our wedding :) "
- Megan M.
Festival
in South Barrington, IL
on 05/26/2011
"Great music an energ. I willl definetly hire them again"
- Frank F.
Corporate Function
in Carol Stream, IL
on 03/10/2011
"Awesome Band. Very talented and diverse in their music selections. Highly profesional and talented. I could not have picked a better band."
- John W.
Private Party
in Tama, IA
on 02/22/2011
"We had the priviledge of working with the Matt Stedman Band. From the beginning of our communication and to the end of the event, the entire group was very professional and easy to work with. We will definitely keep them in mind for any future needs and would highly recommend them to anyone. Good Job Matt Stedman Band!!"
- Melanie D.
Wedding Reception
in Decatur, IL
on 10/09/2010
"The Matt Stedman Band Blew us away! They came in and just knew what to do, they read the crowd to give them what they wanted. Our wedding dance floor was packed all night long.
Upon arriving at the reception hall my dad greeted us at the door and his first comment was, "you got to hear this band".
The Band was very professional, and so much fun. If I had to recommend a Band to do your wedding, or big event don't hesitate to book this Band!
We owe a big THANK YOU to Matt and the whole band you guys rocked, and made our reception and absolute blast!
-Paul and Kat October 9th, 2010"
- Kat H.
Wedding Reception
in Cottage Grove, MN
on 09/24/2010
"We booked the Matt Stedman Band for our wedding (both ceremony and reception) and they were fantastic! We were looking for something unique and they definitely exceeded our expectations both with their outstanding musicianship and great selection of songs. We received multiple compliments from our friends and family. They traveled quite a distance to play for us and were very accommodating and professional, which we also really appreciated :)
Next time we are in Chicago, we are definitely headed to one of their shows!!!
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- Jennifer R.
Private Party
in Oswego, IL
on 08/28/2010
"Couldn't have hoped for anything better. Great communication leading up to the party, arrived on time, very polite and professional, started on time played the entire 2 1/2 hours with one small break. Extremely talented. Don't need to go to Blues Fest or a Blues Bar, this was better. Have already begun planning a repeat next year. Would recommend them to anyone who likes the Blues."
- Justin S.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Mundelein, IL
on 05/22/2010
"Matt and his band were outstanding--amazing musical abilities, great sound, and overall high energy. Matt's artistry on the violin was as much fun to watch as it was to dance to...highly recommended for an audience that knows good music and expects to see great talent -- NOT another cover band."
- Ann T.
Anniversary Party
in Davenport, IA
on 10/24/2009
"Our overall experience was GREAT!! These guys were friendly, professional, and extremely talented! Our anniversary party was over a week ago and people who attended are still asking about who the band was and where we found them. Thanks guys GREAT JOB!! "
- Kevin K.
Celebration
in South Barrington, IL
on 09/28/2009
"Matt and the band were awesome, so professional, flexible, and easy to work with. They were the nicest guys and everyone at our party LOVED them. Will definitely hire again!"
- Tiffany T.
Wedding
in Bayfield, WI
on 09/12/2009
"We hired the Matt Stedman Band and were very happy with the band’s professionalism and energy that they brought to both the wedding ceremony and the reception. In preparing for the event, Matt Stedman worked with us to find the music that we believed fit the style of the wedding ceremony and reception that we wanted to create for the event. He also worked with us to organize the timing of the majority of the little events throughout the day. The Matt Stedman Band plays a lot of different types of music, and excels at it all. They play very well together and have great vocals. The Matt Stedman Band comes highly recommended from us and all of our guests!
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- Brea L.
Resort Event
in Battle Creek, MI
on 08/01/2009
"Just an all-around great group!
Was enjoyed thoroughly by all!
Bob Struyk
Talent Buyers Network
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(616) 240-1700"
- Robert S.
Wedding Reception
in Hobart, IN
on 07/31/2009
"I had an amazing time. The Matt Stedman Band was the perfect to touch to my wedding making it the perfect end to a perfect day. I would highly recommend them to anyone for any event. Matt was very helpful in the planning of my wedding reception with having done this before. His advise helped me greatly in scheduling the evening. He made sure that everything on his end was ready and perfect so I did not have to worry about anything. It was in his hands and I trusted him with it. They did a great job and I would gladly use them again a different event."
- Alyss M.
Club Event
in Long Grove, IL
on 07/17/2009
"I was not familiar with Gigmasters until someone recommended them to me and I have been so pleased with them and the performers that have
been contacting me for my upcoming events. We were very pleased with
Matt Stedman and unfortunately because of the weather we had to change
the location and they were very accommodating. Everyone loved them and we will surely use them again."
- Karen S.
Anniversary Party
in Rockford, IL
on 06/28/2009
"We hired Matt Stedman and his band for an anniversary event and was so pleased by their performance. What a diverse range of music they play...they are so very talented and enjoyable to listen to. We would use them again and recommend them as well. Matt was a delight to work with! We received so many compliments on the band by those that attended the event. We wish them much success. "
- Sara M.
Wedding
in Saint Joseph, MI
on 06/13/2009
"The Matt Stedman band was not only the best wedding band ever, but also helped put my mind and worries at ease with his organizational skills. Matt acted as an "emcee" and helped with the timeline of the day and was willing to work with the other vendors to make sure the day ran smoothly. Everyone LOVED dancing to the sweet sounds of the super talented band, and I would recommend them over and over again to my friends and family. The dance floor was packed all night long and everyone kept telling me what an awesome band they were. Thanks for a memorable event.
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- Kelly J.
Restaurant Event
in Wheeling, IL
on 05/08/2009
"Matt Stedman is one of the most professional bands we have had. His talent and energy is incredable. What a great find!"
- Amy H.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Schaumburg, IL
on 04/26/2009
"We we're extremely happy with Matt Stedman Band - We really felt that they made our event great - they gaged who they were playing to and what the event needed to feel like and the music could not have been more perfect - All of our guests, a very diverse crowd, loved them...we'd call them again in a heartbeat - Thanks again to the band!!"
- Vicki P.
Fundraiser
in Rosemont, IL
on 04/25/2009
"The Matt Stedman Band was awesome! I was in charge of planning a Silent and Live Auction for about 300 people. The Matt Stedman Band accomodated my every request from utilizing their microphone to taking breaks either ahead of schedule or a little behind schedule. I received at least 20 compliments on the band and would love to have them at another event in the future. "
- Kerri C.
Saint Patrick's Day Party
in Addison, IL
on 03/16/2009
"What a pleasure this band was and how wonderful that they were versitle in their music for our Senior Group.
We would love to have them back.
Darlene Schnidt"
- Darlene S.
Mardi Gras Party
in Chicago, IL
on 03/04/2009
"Wonderful band! We could not have asked for a better group to perform at our Mardi Gras Celebration."
- Kristin K.
Wedding
in Kohler, WI
on 09/20/2008
"We cant say enough about Matt & the Matt Stedman band. From the 1st time we heard them play in Chicago, we knew we had found a jewel-and were not disappointed. We were looking for a REAL band, not wedding singers. They have an amazing amount of talent, & we were fortunate enough to have them play at our wedding. They learned songs that were special to us-talked to us on the phone on numerous occasions to get a feel for what we were looking for at our wedding-& he and the guys were right on. They played the ceremony beautifully, & totally rocked the reception-EVERYONE was dancing!! THANK YOU MATT AND FRIENDS! YOU WERE AWESOME!! cant wait to come see you play again!"
- Christa A.
Wedding
in Monticello, IL
on 08/30/2008
"Matt Stedman Band was fantastic - everything I hoped for and more! We received so many compliments on the music at both our wedding ceremony and reception. Our guests were impressed by how versatile Matt & and band were. Matt played the violin so beatifully at our ceremony and then hit the harmonica for blues later that evening - truly a gifted musician. If you are looking for a band with talent, genuine personality and professionlism...then this is it. Thank you for being such a big part of our day!"
- Lori K.
Community Event
in Gurnee, IL
on 08/23/2008
"Everyone at the event enjoyed the performance. They are a great group."
- Susan D.
Wedding
in Minneapolis, MN
on 07/06/2008
"This guy knows what he's doing. Bow to the master - Matt Stedman. Everyone kept asking us where we found this band. They're amazing and Matt functions as not only a band director, but also a half-wedding planner. We hadn't thought through the details of our actual evening at all (in terms of when we'd cut the cake, when we'd do toasts, dance the first dance, etc.) but Matt walked us through it. Thanks so much!"
- Rebecca R.
Wedding
in Brooklyn, WI
on 07/05/2008
"Each time we saw the band before out event, they were impressive. Matt and the band took time to speak with us about how our wedding planning was going and if we needed anything from them. Matt was always available to answer questions and was VERY organized with his questions for us. He had pre-made lists for songs and went over every detail.
The wedding was amazing! They were fantastic! All our guests wanted to know who the band was and where we found them. There were even a couple people who wanted to book them soon.
Long story short, if you want a fun band that plays great music, really reads a crowd, and is super accomomodating, these are your guys!"
- Ashley A.
Wedding
in Bradley, IL
on 06/07/2008
"Matt and the group were excellent, just the perfect touch to a perfect wedding. Matt was very professional all the way from the start and always welcomed our questions and concerns. The group was able to accomadate all the music styles that we requested and played wonderful. Thanks for such a great time!
Ryan & Amy"
- Ryan G.
Fundraiser
in Chicago, IL
on 03/01/2008
"Matt was VERY flexible and helpful. Their music was outstanding and I received incredible feedback from the attendees."
- Shanonn F.
Fundraiser
in Janesville, WI
on 02/23/2008
"We had the Matt Stedman Band play at our Mardi Gras Event for the Boys and Girls Club of Janesville. They were fun and just awesome!!
From the start, it was easy to communicate our needs to Matt and he more than fulfilled them.
I would highly recommend the Matt Stedman Band for any event, wedding or party.
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- Tricia L.
Private Party
in Chicago, IL
on 02/23/2008
"The group was absolutely wonderful! They did an amazing job and the people at the party really enjoyed the music. "
- Kristin K.
Banquet
in Geneva, IL
on 12/31/2007
- Kristen K.
Wedding
in Beloit, WI
on 12/28/2007
"He played our wedding and it was fantastic. On the dance floor, people would dance up and ask "where did you find these guys?!?!" And just when people would start to sit down and take a breather, they'd hit a song that would bring them all back.
We wanted our wedding to be full of dancing, and we got it! "
- Rob A.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in St Charles, IL
on 10/20/2007
"Thsi band was incredible - very talented and played a wide variety of music very well. Many guests commented on how great they were and how they reallly made the event special. Thank you so much!"
- Carolyn J.
Wedding
in Orland Park, IL
on 09/08/2007
"Very enjoyable. All of the guests really enjoyed the live music. They learned our first dance song, and we had a great time.
They could have played a few more of our requested songs during their breaks (pre-recorded music), but the choices they picked were very suitable.
I would recommend them to anyone."
- Nicholas S.
Wedding
in Chicago, IL
on 10/13/2007
"Matt Stedman from the start was a professional and personable individual to work with. We actually booked him from Gigmasters without ever seeing a performance. We did eventually see him before our wedding, but it was the performance at the ceremony and wedding that blew us and our guests away! The ceremony music was beautiful and the reception music was appropriate, unique and extremely well performed. One wedding guest is already talking about booking the band for her Christmas party, while another wants to know if they have a CD he can buy. Tons of compliments all around! Thanks Matt Stedman and the Band for creating the PERFECT tone for our wedding!"
- Melanie D.
Wedding
in Chicago, IL
on 08/25/2007
"The Matt Stedman Band played at our wedding and it was truly a wedding to remember. They played great music that got everyone on the dance floor. From the classical ceremony music to the blues for dinner and the rock/blues for the reception, their diverse music selections were well suited for our guiests. Matt was very friendly and easy to communicate with which helped make planning the wedding less stressful.
Even three months after the wedding we are still hearing from guests about the great music that made such a memorable wedding night! "
- Jessica K.
Wedding
in Benton Harbor, MI
on 08/03/2007
"The Matt Stedman Band was great at our wedding reception. They were very accomadating, playing requests and even providing accompanyment to a bride/groom performance. The band's wide selection/style range, performance talent and ability to 'read the crowd' kept the dance floor full of enthusiastic participants all night. Several attendees commented on how much they enjoyed the band, and some requested information on how to book them for their own events. We highly recommend this group."
- Kim M.
Wedding
in Madison, WI
on 05/04/2013
"The Matt Stedman Band played at our wedding and we could not have been happier with their performance. Very professional and very talented!"
- Emilie M.
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