Who Knew Entertainment

Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $300

Reception pricing

Prices start at $800

Category: Live Band or Ensemble

Type: Multi-piece live band

Genres: Americana

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About Who Knew Entertainment

Who Knew Entertainment

Owner/Musician/Singer/Violinist

Who Knew Entertainment is proud to be the Midwest's Premier AWARD WINNING, ALL LIVE music entertainment, providing all genres of 100% LIVE music for all styles of events since 2007. WK features unique and diverse combinations of award winning, multi-talented musicians from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. From soloists, duos, 3 piece bands up to 12+ musicians, there is NO event too big or too small for WK! We have been honored to play for hundreds of weddings, private events, corporate parties, clubs, even consulates, as well as being signed to a SONY Subsidiary, and being selected by producers for some of the TOP Talent shows.

WHO KNEW is 100% LIVE - NO TRACKS or karaoke!!!!! Who Knew features the following bands: Who Knew Band, Who Knew Acoustic (2-3-4 pcs, same music, less "loud"), Rumours: Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Lillian Rain: A special and unique DUO, Solo Musicians: Violin, Guitar, Piano, etc... This is my HEART PROJECT - and I put myself into ever performance, as does each person I am honored to share the stage with :) I am grateful for the opportunity to do what I love and love what I do - Kelli Ann :)

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Services

Services

  • Ceremony microphones and sound
  • Dancefloor lighting
  • Event planning
  • Learning new songs
  • Master of ceremonies
  • Multiple location support
  • Music during breaks
  • Sound system capability audience <300 -
  • Sound system capability audience >300

Musical genres

  • Americana
  • Blues
  • Classical
  • Country/Folk
  • Disco/Funk
  • Jazz
  • Motown/Soul
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • R&B
  • Rock
  • Scottish or Irish

Event types

  • After party
  • Cocktail hour
  • Couples luncheon
  • Elopement
  • Engagement party
  • Farewell brunch
  • Other
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding shower
  • Welcome party

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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11 reviews

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    Jeff S.

    Rating: 5
    •Jul 18

    Above and beyond, the best wedding band ever!

    From being able to queue music during the ceremony to the awesome performance for the dinner reception, and along with the massive song list and personable band members, Who Knew Entertainment was amazing to work with! Kelli Ann was so kind and went well above and beyond to deliver a perfect wedding. We got nothing but rave reviews from the guests, and being able to sing a song alongside the band was also a fantastic and fun experience!

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    Elizabeth S.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 19, 2026

    Amazing Duo

    I hired Kelli Ann and Ken from Who Knew Entertainment for my 60th birthday party on May 23, 2026. They were pure magic! From the seamless booking process, communication, to their punctual arrival, every detail was flawless. This vocal duo lit up the venue with their energy and beautiful voices. Every song from the 70's/80's was chosen with care and kept the guest entertained. Many of our guests asked where I had found them. On a cute note: My theme was "disco" and Kelli Ann was dressed for the occasion. Highly recommend! I will hired them again in a heart beat! Elizabeth Salcedo

    Kelli Ann Lotrich•Jun 21, 2026

    Thank you SO MUCH Elizabeth!!!! It was an absolute joy and pleasure to play for your Birthday Celebration! Having 4 generations on the dancefloor for Dancing Queen was truly a magical and special moment! We are honored! <3

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    DeAnne S.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 18, 2026

    Summer fun!

    Who Knew Entertainment made my 60th Birthday celebration unforgettable. From our first conversation through the big day, Kelli Ann was responsive and easy to work with, answering all our questions without hesitation. Their vocals were crystal clear and the sound quality was top-notch throughout the night. Guests kept asking us how to book them for their own events, which says everything about the energy and talent they brought to the event. We would absolutely hire them again without question.

    Kelli Ann Lotrich•Jun 18, 2026

    Thank you SO MUCH DeAnne!!!! We absolutely enjoyed being a part of your special day, and had such wonderful interaction with all of your guests. We cannot WAIT to play for you again in the future! :)

  • KB

    Katie B.

    Rating: 5
    •Sep 21, 2025

    Highly Recommend

    Who Knew Entertainment was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding! Their communication style was excellent - they were responsive via email and text, and were always honest and positive in their interactions with us. Their vocals were incredible, and they played a wonderful variety of music that kept our guests entertained all night long. They helped us tailor the music for our ceremony to make it feel romantic and sweet, and their past event expertise made the planning process quick and easy. We couldn't have found a better duo to make our special day so seamless and fun - they were a huge hit with all of our guests! We highly recommend Who Knew Entertainment for both your reception and ceremony needs.

    Kelli Ann Lotrich•Sep 24, 2025

    Thank you SO MUCH for including us in your special day! We had so much fun playing for you - what a lovely day it was from start to finish! Wishing you ALL of the best!!!! Kelli Ann & Ken :)

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    Danielle S.

    Rating: 5
    •Apr 15, 2025

    Everyone Loved the Music!! Made our day so special

    From the moment we started working with Who Knew Entertainment, we knew we were in good hands. Their communication style was personable, genuine, and attentive - they really took the time to understand our vision and preferences for the music and entertainment at our wedding. The quality of their work was truly professional and they are so talented, elevating the entire celebration with their versatile set list and high-energy performance. They worked closely with me on selecting the perfect songs for our big day, always open to whatever I was feeling. Who Knew Entertainment played a huge role in making our wedding day truly special and unforgettable.

    Kelli Ann Lotrich•Apr 15, 2025

    Thank you SO MUCH! I love that you put a picture in for us too! We are more than grateful to have been a part of your beautiful day!

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Who Knew is an entirely LIVE Band. We do not use tracks. Every single musician and singer has/does tour, write, sing, play multiple instruments, and we meticulously maintain our skillsets to bring the most dynamic and exciting music to each event. Whether for 2 people to 2,000 people, we are here to make it unique and special and customize what we do for each client.
We DO! When working with a bride and groom, we want to ensure that you have the songs you want to hear. Our repertoire covers decades of great songs with over 4,000 songs in rotation, and we are happy to learn special request for you! If it is a pop song from the 90's done on violin and guitar (yes, we have done a whole dinner like this) - we can and will do it! We LOVE bringing the special touches to each wedding, as no other band can do. And because we are 100% LIVE - we are not relying on tracks - so we can and do customize songs for each couple.
YES! We are a full service music group. There is nothing we cannot help you with. Ceremony, Cocktails, Dinner, Reception, Emcee's - etc. We have the unique skill sets to cover everything for you, so there is no need to have to piece together multiple groups. We are you ONE STOP SHOP for ALL your live music needs!
It all depends on the wedding. If there is a theme and we are asked to participate, we do so. Black Tie and all formal is covered, we have our Tuxes ready to go. Chill and backyard BBQ - we can do that too. We have performed for weddings all across the Midwest, from the most beautiful hotels, to Private Islands, to Back Yards, and beyond. We LOVE providing the best visual backdrop for your wedding possible.

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