Arlen Music Productions

Category: Live Band or Ensemble

Type: Solo DJ

Size of act:

Type: Solo instrumentalist

Type: Multi-piece live band

Genres: Motown/Soul, Pop/Top 40s

About Arlen Music Productions

Arlen Music Productions

Founded by Ken Arlen, Arlen Music is a Chicago-based entertainment company that specializes in providing live customized music for special events. Winner of the 2015-2019 Best Band by Make It Better Magazine, Arlen Music is recognized as the leader and trendsetter within the Chicago special event industry. Its premier band, the Ken Arlen Evolution Orchestra, has also developed a nationwide presence with performances ranging from New Year’s Eve at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, to the Presidential Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C.

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Services

Services

  • Dancefloor lighting
  • Event planning
  • Sound system capability audience <300 -

Musical genres

  • Motown/Soul
  • Pop/Top 40s

Reviews

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  • Velocity // Arlen Music Prod

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    •Abby S.•Jan 25

    Arlen Music Productions was absolutely amazing to work with! Heidie from Velocity had such great response time and communication - even going back and forth with me about the setlist 48 hours before the big day. The best dancefloor ever, thanks to Velocity!! They were truly so good and had all of our guests out of their seats dancing the night away.Heidie listened to our suggestions and opinions to perfection for do not play/must plays, and allowed us to take over the audio when the Bears won the playoff game to play the fight song. INCREDIBLE!

  • Thank you Velocity!

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    •Camille F.•Jan 24, 2026

    Velocity was amazing for our December 2025 wedding! In addition to playing for our reception, we also had a piano player from the group for our ceremony, and a trio play during dinner. All were amazing! From planning through the day of, Heidie was great to work with, whether it be making musical suggestions or helping figure out logistics. We didn't have to worry about a thing! Music couldn't have been better and they kept the energy high! Thank you!

  • Hire the band Velocity!

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    •Giuliana R.•Sep 22, 2025

    Velocity provided music for our wedding ceremony over Labor Day Weekend at Revel Motor Row in Chicago. The musicians and vocalists brought so much energy and joy to the celebration! They played music at the ceremony so beautifully, created a calm and elegant atmosphere during cocktail hour and dinner, and kept the dance floor full all night long! They kindly learned first dance songs as well as additional songs special to my family members. Not only are they incredibly talented musicians, but they also know how to read the room and keep everyone engaged. Guests of all ages have told us it was the best wedding band they’ve ever heard! Would highly recommend Velocity to provide music at any special event.

  • FRONT. OF. HOUSE. (Microphone drop.)

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    •Peggy R.•Dec 2, 2024

    I can’t say enough great things about FRONT OF HOUSE! This incredible 11-member band, led by the talented David Sherman, exceeded every expectation. During the planning stages, David went above and beyond, helping us fine-tune the evening’s itinerary and carefully curating a perfect playlist based on our preferences—both songs we loved and ones we wanted to avoid. FRONT OF HOUSE even learned a few new songs we requested, including the Father-Daughter dance, which made our celebration even more personal and special. On the day of the wedding, they brought an infectious energy and professionalism that had everyone on the dance floor all night long. Their enthusiasm was palpable, and their talent undeniable. We especially loved their on-stage choreography—it was clear they were having as much fun as we were! Their ability to read the room and create the perfect musical vibe made our wedding reception truly unforgettable. The energy they brought was lively, joyful, and exactly what we dreamed of for our daughter's big day. A huge thank-you to Rebecca Richey, Katherine Anderick, Bret Zweir, Curt Bley, Brian Danzy, Tom McCarthy, Josh Hettwer, Josh Jern, LeTroy Jackson, Rebecca Brown, and of course, David Sherman. You all were the heartbeat of our celebration, and we wouldn’t dream of hosting a wedding without you!

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