01 / Set the mood
Cocktails & dinner
Ask about jazz, standards and soul selections to welcome guests and carry the conversation through dinner.
Chicago · Naperville · Chicagoland
Your wedding band. Live with soul.
Soul 2 The Bone Band brings Motown, R & B, soul, funk and dance favorites to Chicago and Naperville weddings. Plan the music around your people, your favorite songs and the moments you want to remember.
From cocktail hour to the last dance
Make it feel like you.
Start with the songs that matter to you. Share your first dance, family dances, must-play favorites and do-not-play list with bandleader John Williams.
Discuss the atmosphere for cocktails and dinner, then the sound you want as the reception moves to the dance floor. The band’s repertoire spans generations, from Motown and soul classics to pop, disco and contemporary favorites.
Based in Naperville, Illinois, Soul 2 The Bone Band welcomes inquiries for weddings in Chicago, the suburbs and the Midwest. Include your venue and city so John can confirm availability and travel details.
Plan the music together
Your day. Your soundtrack.
02 / Make it personal
The special dances
Share your first-dance and family-dance selections, entrances and special requests before the wedding.
03 / Bring everyone together
The dance floor
Explore Motown, R & B, soul, funk, pop, disco, house, jazz and gospel selections with the band.
A real wedding, in their words
One unforgettable celebration.
Wedding review
Grace & Walker Stadler
“No one left the dance floor all night!”
Read their reviewWedding planning questions
Let’s plan the details.
Send your date, city, venue, guest count and reception timing. John will discuss availability, the lineup and the setup for your celebration.
Can we choose our first-dance song?
Share your first-dance and family-dance choices, must-play songs and any special requests. Discuss arrangements and preparation directly with John before confirming the music.
What does a wedding band cost?
Your quote depends on the date, venue, performance timing, lineup and production needs. Send your wedding details for availability and a tailored quote.
Can the band coordinate with our planner?
Share your planner or venue contact, reception timeline, room layout and production setup. Discuss load-in, sound check, announcements, breaks and set timing with the band.
Where can we read wedding reviews?
Read Grace and Walker Stadler’s full review and view their wedding photos and videos on this site. The band also has profiles on WeddingWire and The Knot.
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Chicago · Naperville · Beyond