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About Matthew James Orchestra
Matthew James Orchestra is a live wedding band serving couples across the Chicago area from Chicago. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Lido Banquets & Events and Stardust Banquet Hall. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Chicago
How much does a live wedding band cost in Chicago?
Live bands in Chicago commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
How does Lazo rank live wedding bands in Chicago?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Matthew James Orchestra
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Lido Banquets & Events | 1.9 mi |
| Stardust Banquet Hall | 2.2 mi |
| Trigger Chicago | 3.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Matthew James Orchestra to each venue listed on Lazo.
Chicago weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:01 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:24 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:47 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (9.0 mi from Chicago). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Chicago.
Getting to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 237 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Chicago; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 5056 W Hutchinson St Apt 2, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
- Where
- Chicago · 8 miles northwest of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Chicago
- One of 107 live wedding bands we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (847) 908-5425
- Website
- Visit site
From Matthew James Orchestra's website
“Matthew James Orchestra is a Chicago-based luxury wedding band delivering concert-level live entertainment for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.”matthewjamesorchestra.com
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Around Chicago
- Nearest venue
- Lido Banquets & Events, 1.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 84 wedding venues
- Live Wedding Bands nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 48 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 23 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston, Niles
Distances are straight-line from Matthew James Orchestra; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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