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

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

Let's Get It Started

Let's get it started, let's get it started in here! The Black Eyed Peas hit sung (and rapped) to perfection by Kevin. A great song to start off the party! Recorded 8/21/09 at Galleria Marchetti.

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!

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! Kevin on backup vocals and rhythm air guitar. He really does play guitar, so he's allowed! 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.

Purple Rain

Kevin's fantastic take on the Prince classic! Recorded 10/3/10 at the Millennium Knickerbocker.

Got to Be Real

What can I say? This is pretty darn funky! Fantastic lead vocals by Barbara with amazing backgrounds by Shawn, Greg, and Kevin. 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

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

Superstition

The first version I heard of Superstition was by Jeff Beck. This is a little more rockin' than the Stevie Wonder version - kind of half way between Jeff and Stevie. Oh, what the heck, it's the Peter Hennes Orchestra version!

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.

I Wish

Another great Stevie Wonder tune sung by Kevin with a stellar sax solo from Matt! Recorded 10/3/09 at the Knickerbocker.

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.