Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Event Music Provider in Chicago
At Cagen Music, our success is built on making your dreams come true. With over 25 years of experience, we specialize in creating unforgettable musical experiences for weddings, corporate events, and charity galas. Our nationally acclaimed musicians have performed at 4,000+ weddings and 2,000+ corporate events, combining artistic excellence with meticulous planning. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations through personalized service, innovative entertainment solutions, and a commitment to quality that speaks for itself. From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, our expertise ensures every event is perfectly orchestrated. 
Services
Wedding Music
Corporate Entertainment
Custom Shows
Live Jazz
String Ensembles
DJ Services
Ethnic Music
Event Planning
Cocktail Music
Dinner Music
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in wedding and event entertainment
- Our bandleaders serve as expert master of ceremonies for seamless events
- We customize music to reflect clients' personal tastes and cultural traditions
- Our performers include specialists in ethnic music spanning 6 languages
- We guarantee dance floor energy that keeps guests engaged all night long
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Packed dance floor
Flawless execution
Dream wedding realized
Unforgettable experience
Services
Wedding Music
Customized live music solutions for weddings featuring premier ensembles like The Don Cagen Orchestra and Big Beat. Our specialists create unforgettable ceremonies and receptions with diverse musical styles. We combine 25+ years of experience with personalized song selection to ensure perfect dance floor energy.
Corporate Entertainment
High-energy musical performances tailored for corporate events including award shows, product launches, and holiday parties. Our portfolio includes work with Fortune 500 companies like Mercedes Benz and Hilton International. We provide complete entertainment solutions with customizable show formats.
String Ensembles
Professional string trios and quartets for elegant background music at ceremonies and receptions. The Arioso Strings and Red Riding Hood quartet offer classical and contemporary repertoire. Perfect for cocktail hours, dinners, and formal events requiring sophisticated ambiance.
Ethnic Music
Specialized entertainment for multicultural weddings and events featuring Greek Beat and Ashira ensembles. Our musicians perform authentic traditional music in multiple languages with options for combined American-Greek or Jewish-American celebrations.
Custom Shows
Innovative productions combining music, dance, and visual elements for unique entertainment experiences. We create custom shows with choreography, costumes, and special effects for corporate events and private parties.
People
Don Cagen
Founder/Owner
Award-winning bandleader with 25+ years experience creating unforgettable musical experiences. Recognized by Modern Bride Magazine as one of the hottest band leaders in the nation.
Becky Cagen
President/Owner
Best-selling author and music industry expert with extensive event planning experience. Co-author of The Soul of Success Vol 2 and leader of Cagen Music's creative direction.
Questions
What types of events do you specialize in?
We specialize in weddings, corporate events, charity galas, and private parties with customized musical entertainment.
Can you accommodate multicultural music requests?
Yes, our musicians perform in six languages and specialize in Greek, Jewish, Latin, and international music styles.
How many weddings have you performed at?
Our ensemble has performed at over 4,000 weddings since our founding in 1990.
Do you offer event planning services?
Yes, our 25+ years of experience include comprehensive event planning and coordination services.
Are your performers professional musicians?
All our artists are seasoned professionals with extensive performance experience in their specialties.
