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Here you can find just a sample of what people are saying about the fabulous entertainment brought to you only by 21st Century.
Click here to view a mention of the Bradley Young Orchestra in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. << Back << "Bradley Young has unparalleled energy and extraordinary talent! His repertoire of music is outstanding. Without a doubt, whatever your special musical needs are, I definitely recommend The Bradley Young Orchestra." -Edward Chen, Director of Catering, Chicago Hilton & Towers "Our wedding day expectations were surpassed because of your phenomenal orchestra." -Michelle & Cary Mitchell, bride & groom "My daughter came to me in the middle of the reception to tell me that the evening was truly magical." -Kathy & Gene Monroe, parents of the bride "You and the orchestra are all outstanding musicians and consummate professionals. The energy and atmosphere during the ceremony, cocktail hour, and ripping reception created by your sound was felt and experienced by all. It was magical, joyous, emotional, spiritual, and incredibly fun. Thanks for contributing to this wonderful experience for us and our guests. You are a part of our history." -Jeremy & Donna Clorfene, bride & groom "Bradley Young plays the music people love! Everybody dances! He has an uncanny ability to play just the right songs, at just the right time to create excitement, or help a festive crowd relax for a program. Bradley Young makes any event a fabulous evening!" -Mary Ann Childers, News Anchor, CBS Channel 2 Chicago "I have worked with Bradley for years. Everytime he plays, it's hard to get guests off the dance floor. Bradley has them begging for more...when I have a client that really loves music, I call Bradley Young." -Sue Primer, Owner & Wedding Consultant, Sue Primer I Do! "The Bradley Young Orchestra is one of my most recommended orchestras, perfect for any special occasion... The selection of music is fabulous, inviting to any audience and age group. I am forever receiving compliments from guests on how fantastic the music and dancing were for their function." -Wayne Harth, Director of Catering, Fairmont Hotel Chicago "The place was hoppin'!!" -Lance Taylor, Public Relations Agent, Cirque du Soleil Inc. "We at Industry.net have reached a unanimous decision-your orchestra was fabulous! I think that people were mistaking the awards ceremony for the Academy Awards because of your wonderful music" -Shannon Stonebrook, Industry.net "On behalf of the Officers, Board of Directors and the convention and hospitality industries of Chicago, thank you for your personal attention to making this year's Celebrate Chicago Ball a huge success. Your orchestra was fantastic!" -Paul D. Astleford, President & CEO, Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau "You were a hit at our Diplomats Ball! You outdid yourself." -Brian White, Chairperson "Our thanks to you for your priceless gift of music and for the professionalism and spirit you and your musicians gave to the evening. It was an honor to have you there." -Morene Dunn, Events Director, American Committee for Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem, Inc. "Thank you for your hours of preparation, hard work and generous support, which made Opening Night an evening which will be remembered for a long time. It was a pleasure working with you and we look forward to future joint endeavors." -Lynne McDonough, Director of Volunteer Programs, The Orchestra Association of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra "Your orchestra was outstanding for our gala! I can't begin to tell you how many compliments we received on your performance. You kept people until the very, very end. I've had many of our guests say it was the best music they've heard at any gala." -Kathryn Finley, Chairman & Co-Chair, Alzheimer's Association, Inc./ Rita Hayworth Gala "Your input into the production was invaluable as well as your assistance with the headline entertainment! Thanks for all your hard work and your efforts on our behalf." -Connie Rivera, Executive Vice President & CEO, Alzheimer's Association, Inc./ Rita Hayworth Gala "I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you so much for all your hard work on the Sharon Stone/AVIVA Center Gala. The event was a tremendous success, due in part to your musical talent and wonderful support throughout the evening's program, as well as the time you took beforehand to ensure every little detail from your end was in place. As a producer and special events manager, who always has to pay attention to the endless details of each and every event, it was great to have you on my team watching over everything too. I look forward to working with you again and hope that it will not be too long before we do so." -Christine King, President, The Marketing Group, Los Angeles "On behalf of the children, Board of Trustees and staff of Aviva Center, I would like to convey our deep gratitude to you and your wonderful group of musicians for providing the musical entertainment for our Gala Benefit Dinner, 'Triumph of the Spirit,' which this year honored Sharon Stone. The positive comments and excitement that were generated from this year's event would not have been possible without your invaluable participation. Your choice of selections and musical arrangements were excellent, and enriched this very important evening." -Andrew Diamond, LCSW, President & CEO, AVIVA Center, Los Angeles "Your help and expertise were instrumental in making our evening successful and your music was wonderful." -Mrs. John R. Walter & Mrs. J. Douglas Gray, Summer Ball Chairmen, Woman's Board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago "Thank you, thank you, thank you! Last night's concert at Saint Xavier University was by all accounts the best yet! The Bradley Young Orchestra is fabulous. The musicianship is top caliber, the vocals are 'extraordinaire' - the showmanship is engaging and the band's overall personality fun, approachable and professional. The sound crew also has to be commended for a fantastic job. The mix was perfect! For an outdoor concert, no matter where you were in the audience, the music sounded great." -Jeanette Boudos, Special Events Manager, Saint Xavier University "The reviews from my colleagues ranged from 'stellar' to 'stupendous.' The best proof of your success was the continually crowded condition of the dance floor. We will certainly keep you in mind for future events, and would heartily recommend your orchestra to others." -Robert Zielinski, Law Offices of Ross & Hardies, Chicago "Your selection of music was absolutely perfect! So many of our members came up to me with superlative compliments. It was a magical evening, with your music keeping us dancing all night." -Mary Taylor, Manager, Member Services & Membership Development, Union League of Chicago "What a night! The band brought a new wave of excitement to our celebration of the Olympic Games. No one wanted to leave the dance floor! People will be talking about this one for many years to come." -Lauren Zimmer, Director of Programs, Chicago Historical Society "I heard your orchestra at past engagements, but didn't realize the magnitude of their talents. I compliment you on an outstanding performance and thank you for your cooperation during this event." -John J. Lynch, Sr., President & CEO, LaSalle National Bank "The music during dinner and the dance music later were in my personal estimation the finest I have ever heard. In the four years I have been with this club, I have never had such a positive response from the members and also my staff." -John T. Taylor, Assistant Manager, Ivanhoe Club "Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Gala Benefit Celebration was a dazzler for everyone who attended. Your magnificent music for this fabulous event contributed to the unparalleled success of this never to be forgotten night of celebration." -Judith Simons, Director of Institutional Giving, Steppenwolf Theatre Company "You've done it again! After all the events we've done together, I'm amazed at how you manage to outdo yourself each time. To say that the music was the hit of our event would be an understatement!" -Sherry Krsticevic, Director of Development, Mental Health Association in Illinois "What a wonderful evening you and your orchestra gave us on December the twenty-second! Your exciting music made our party even more special." -Betty Lynn Jackson, Chairman, The Denver Debutante Ball/Colorado Symphony Benefit "A great big thank you to you and your entire orchestra for a job well done. The music at the Harold Washington Library for the Sony Corporation was outstanding. The dancers were fabulous and made the party come alive with our theme!" -Joyce Pollakoff, Creative Printing & Parties I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your band for helping to make our recent wedding the great success it was. Both the ceremonial and reception music were played masterfully." -Stephen Leonard, Vice President, Mark IV Realty Group, Inc. "The Bradley Young Orchestra was once again marvelous, outstanding, extraordinary and brilliant. The sweet sounds of your band and singers made the evening for our guests and ourselves. Everyone remarked how they felt that they were on a Hollywood set when the Gold Coast room doors opened and your orchestra was performing! You are surpassed by none!" - Pam & Patrick Cronin, parents of the bride "Our ceremony will always be a special part of my wedding memories. I shall never forget the beautiful music resounding through Saint Michael's church! It truly was the great scenario I had always imagined for my 'walk down the aisle'." -Susie & Gene Lopez, bride & groom "I am writing to thank you for going 'above and beyond' the evening of our wedding. With snow deep enough to keep most everyone home, you came, you played, and you made a memory. Thank you all for making our wedding day the best day of our lives, for creating a beautiful memory for my Mom and Dad on their special dance together, and for assisting my guests in forgetting about the snow for 5 hours. Our guests were 'blown-away'. We have received many thank you's from guests who were grateful to have been included on our guest list." -Amy M.H. Bacon, L'Amour Bridal Shop "WOW!! That is the number one word I heard all night. Your music put the finishing touches on our wedding reception. Please pass our very sincere appreciation onto not only your musicians, but also, the 'ladies running the show' (aka the office). They were always so helpful with each of my calls. Hats off to everyone!" -Anne & Dave Neumann, bride & groom "I cannot tell you how thrilled we were with the bands performance!" -Ann & Pat Murray, bride & groom "Your music was so wonderful and enhanced each phase of the evening. The reception was joyous thanks to you." -Erica & Bill Alter, Parents of the bride "Words cannot express the gratitude for all the hours spent a most memorable wedding. The orchestra was so incredible that even the people who don't usually dance couldn't help but get up and boogie. Your variety and selection of sounds as well as the vocalists was outstanding. Your professionalism was greatly admired." -Andrienne & Bud Hulce, parents of the bride "The success of any event is how much open space on the dance floor. Judging by Tracy and Jon's wedding, we could have opened another room! The raves began early in the evening as you started the first set. Everyone was dancing! I had one guest tell me that he started dancing in the Palm Court during the cocktail hour. Your orchestra members were meticulous in appearance, your singers were outstanding, violinists were not only beautiful but exciting, and your choice and mix of music delighted every age group. Also, I will not neglect your sound man who had the entire evening perfectly modulated. Your music made the evening absolutely perfect. I'm still receiving telephone calls and dozens of notes that all make special mention of the orchestra. It was a pleasure working with you and would not hesitate to recommend you for any event where perfection is the client's expectation level." -Judy Marterie Kleronomos, mother of the bride "Your orchestra is simply wonderful. Every event that I work with you is always a delight. Your enthusiasm makes a good party become a wonderful event. Your charm, and smooth professional manner backed up by an amazing orchestra makes my recommendation easy." -Steven Nisenholz, Party Planner & Wedding Consultant "Our wedding was an absolute fairy tale with the heavenly sounds of your magnificent orchestra." -Wendy & Michael Lundberg, bride & groom "Your charm, talent and grace made the evening a success. I suspect it's not many weddings where at two o'clock in the morning there are still eighty people left on the dance floor." -Melanie Rovner Cohen, mother of the bride "I can't thank you enough for all you did to make the benefit work. The time and effort you spent were spectacular, and with equally spectacular results. Your donation of so much of your time from the earliest planning days is a very precious thing, Bradley. I can think of very few others in your position who would have invested such energy in a benefit. And, then of course, there's the matter of pure talent. Those of us who listened and watched last Saturday know you're purely electric. I've never seen so many people have such fun with the music at a charity..." -John Teets, Gala Honorary Committee, Chicago House "I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the tremendous job you did in making the Chicago House party such a smashing success. I was most impressed by the varied range of your repertoire. You have definitely earned your place amongst the best in the entertainment field. Again, Bradley, many thanks for making the evening such a pleasant one." -Dori Wilson, President, Dori Wilson & Associates, Inc. "My guests haven't stopped calling to tell us they have never heard or danced to such a wonderful band as yours. Steve and I want to thank you for making our daughter's wedding such a success. We appreciate all the efforts you and your colleagues put into our affair (and the singers were amazing!)" -Susan Lehman, mother of the bride "Not a day goes by that Paul and I don't find ourselves raving about your group of talented musicians! Thank you for making our wedding a most spectacular event! Your music was everything we had hoped for, and seeing all our friends and family on the dance floor all evening was just what we wanted! Thank you again for playing "our song" by Dave Matthews, it was absolutely perfect! All of your music was spectacular! Our guests raved on and on about how terrifc you were...Again thank you...from the beautiful trio at our rehearsal dinner, to the 12 piece orchestra at our wedding, your music is fabulous!" -Anna Shodeen Harmon, bride "My daughter, Dr. Cori Levinson, and her husband, Dr. Gary Noskin, are both on very intense schedules with very little spare time. You managed to help them select music over the phone...to send info via fax...and to create a comfort level in all of us that was a tremendous help at a potentially stressful time." -Marcy Levinson, mother of the bride "When we first spoke with you, you had no business telling us that your orchestra was one of the top bands in the city. You are, without a doubt, the best." -Steve & Lisa Doppelt, bride & groom "Thank you so very much for making our wedding the best ever. Your keyboard skills are the best I've ever heard. People had to look twice and three times because they thought the recording artists were there. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!" -Karen Argianas, Mother of Bride "To put it mildly...YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF!" -Joanne & Michael Anderson, bride & groom << Back << Need more help? Hear Samples of Our Bands Song Lists Client List Hot Shots Email Us for Booking Information and Availability. |