The Chicago Groove Collective is a band that knows how to elevate the excitement of any event.
• Sizzling lead vocals and tight harmonies.
• Infectious dance grooves.
• Powerhouse horns.
• A rhythm section that just won't quit!
The top-flight musicians of CGC have been performing in clubs, concert and festival dates around the country and the across the globe for the last 15 years. Whether playing a private event for an audience of 150 or taking the stage with a national headliner for 15,000 screaming fans, the musicians approach the music with the same passion to put on a great show!
The Repertoire
Our constantly evolving repertoire appeals to audiences of all ages. In addition to playing classic hits from the 30's thru 70's, the CGC repertoire also features a wealth of contemporary music from such diverse artists as Talking Heads, Dave Matthews, Maroon 5, Christina Aguilera, and Beyonce.
We work with each client to ensure that the music is a reflection of their vision for the evening by emphasizing their preferred styles of music. We are more than happy to learn songs that are not represented on our list.
The Sound
We can provide the right music for all aspects of your event.
Start things swingin' with a jazz duo for cocktails. Anticipation builds as your guests are entertained during dinner by the sophisticated sounds of a jazz quartet. Then hit the dance floor as CGC heats things up and keeps your guests moving all night with perfectly timed selections of music and smooth segues from one song to the next.
Classic Standards
Ain't Misbehavin
As Time Goes By
At Last
Beyond the Sea
Come Fly with Me
Embraceable You
Fly Me to the Moon
Got the World on a String
I Only Have Eyes for You
It Had to Be You
It's Only a Paper Moon
I've Got You
Under My Skin
Let's Fall in Love
Like Someone in Love
Misty
My Romance
New York, New York
Night and Day
Our Love Is Here To Sta
Skylark
Someone to Watch Over Me
Summertime
Summerwind
Take Five
The Way You Look Tonight
Time After Time
Unforgettable
Wonderful World
Songs performed by:
Tony Bennett
Michael Buble
Dave Brubeck
Nat King Cole
John Coltrane
Harry Connick Jr.
Miles Davis
Ella Fitzgerald
Billie Holiday
Frank Sinatra
Sarah Vaughn
Big Band/Swing
A Wink and a Smile
All of Me
April in Paris
Caldonia
Don't Get Around Much
Feeling Good
Flying Home
In the Mood
Jump, Jive and Wail
Mack the Knife
Moten Swing
One O'Clock Jump
Opus One
Perdido
Satin Doll
Sentimental Journey
Shiny Stockings
Sing, Sing, Sing
Stompin' at the Savoy
String of Pearls
Take the A-Train
Motown/R&B/Funk ABC/123
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Ain't Nobody
Ain't Too Proud to Beg
Brick House
Chain of Fools
Da Butt
Dance to the Music
Dancin' in the Street
Fire
Grapevine
Higher Ground
Hold On
How Sweet it Is
I Can't Help Myself
I Feel Good
I Wish
I'll Be There
Isn't She Lovely
It's Your Thang
Just My Imagination
Land of Thousand Dances
Motown/R&B/Funk
Let's Get In On
Let's Stay Together
Livin' in the City
Midnight Hour
Midnight Train to Georgia
Mustang Sally
My Girl
Natural Woman
Overjoyed
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
Play that Funky Music
Proud Mary
Rappers Delight
Rescue Me
Respect
September
Sex Machine
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Sir Duke
Son of a Preacher Man
Soul Man
Stand By Me
Superstition
Tell Me Something Good
Thank You for Lettin'
The Way You Do the Things You Do
Think
Till You Come Back to Me
Try a Little Tenderness
Under the Boardwalk
What's Going On
You Send Me
50's
All Shook Up
Blue Suede Shoes
Hand Jive
Hound Dog
I Can't Help Falling in Love With You
Jail House Rock
Johnny B. Good
Long Tall Sally
Louie Louie
Rock around the Clock
Rockin' Robin
Twist & Shout
Twistin' the Night Away
Unchained Melody
You Never Can Tell
Blues
Allright Okay You Win
Bring It On Home
Everyday I Have the Blues
Kansas City
Party All Night
Rock Me Baby
Route 66
Stormy Monday
Sweet Home Chicago
60's - 90's
A Little Less Conversation
American Girl
Brown Sugar
Brown-Eyed Girl
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Cherry Cherry
Crazy Love
Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me
Domino
Every Breath You Take
Feelin' Alright
Fields of Gold
Friends in Low Places
Gimme Some Lovin'
Have I Told You Lately
Hooked on a Feeling
I Saw Her Standing There
I Want You to Want Me
I'll Be Your Lover Too
I'm A Believer
In My Life
Into the Mystic
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Knock on Wood
Long Train Runnin'
Love Shack
60's - 90's
Message In a Bottle
Moondance
Mysterious Ways
Oh, What a Night
Old Time Rock & Roll
Piano Man
Pink Cadillac
Satisfaction
Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting
Shout!
Someone Like You
Sweet Caroline
Sweet Home Alabama
Takin' Care of Business
Walk this Way
What I Like About You
What Is Hip
Wild Night
Wonderful Tonight
You Shook Me All Night Long
Your Song
Disco
Boogie Oogie
Boogie Shoes
Copacabana
Disco Inferno
Get Down Tonight
Hot Stuff/Bad Girl
I Will Survive
Lady Marmalade
Last Dance
More Than a Woman
Stayin' Alive
That's the Way I Like It
You Should Be Dancing
Dancing Queen
Contemporary Dance
Ain't No Other Man
All I Wanna Do
All Star
And She Was
Ants Marching
Bigger Than My Body
Bubble Toes
Burning Down the House
Come Away With Me
Don't Know Why
Don't Stop Believing
Fly (Sugar Ray)
Hot Hot Hot
In Your Eyes
It's My Life
Jimi Thing
Kiss
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
What can we say?! We were absolutely blown away by you and your band the evening of our wedding. You are true professionals. Our guests can't stop talking about it! You were a pleasure to work with – not only the day of but also through the planning process. Please extend our thanks to the entire group. We look forward to seeing you soon. - Kimberly and Brad Phillips
We are back from our honeymoon and wanted to make sure we told you that everyone RAVED about you guys! Pretty much everyone we spoke to (from 29 years of age to 75 years of age) absolutely loved the music. We are so thrilled with the way everything turned out. So, THANK YOU for making our wedding so special and so much fun!!! - Lisa Miller and Keith Clark
Nick promised me five dances at our reception. He does not like to dance, and even boycotted the dance classes I signed up for to prepare for our first dance. Knowing that he was not a dancer, I was pleased with the five-dance agreement. Well, during our reception, he liked the music so much he danced all but five songs. Thanks for doing such a good job and for helping Nick dance the night away. Dancing all night long with my new husband to songs we both liked really made my wedding day for me. - Kathleen Praznowski
Contemporary Dance Lady in Red
Late in the Evening
Livin' La Vida Loca
Livin' On a Payer
Love Shack
Love Sneakin' Up on You
Lover Lay Down
Name (Goo Goo Dolls)
Nick of Time
Once in a Lifetime
Private Dancer
She's On Fire
Slide (Goo Goo Dolls)
Smooth
Smooth Operator
Steal My Kisses
Sweetest Taboo
Tell Me Something Good
The One I Love
The Way (Fast Ball)
Time of Your Life (Green Day)
Turn Me On
What I Like (Sublime)
What Would You Say
Workin' Day & Night
Your Body is a Wonderland
Latin / Island
Besame Mucho
Corcovado
Desafinado
Girl from Ipanema
I Shot the Sheriff
Jamaica Farewell
La Composita
Oye Como Va
Poncho's Mambo
Spanish Eyes
Stand Up for Your Right
Volare
Yellow Bird
Country
Crazy
Country Roads Take Me Home
Devil Went Down to Georgia
Family Tradition
I Walk the Line
I hope you dance
It's Your Love
My Wish
Ring of Fire
Rocky Top
Thank God I'm a Country boy
This One's for the Girls
Walking In Memphis
