Put down your texting machines and turn off the TVs!
Hooked On Sonics has been winning over Chicagoland audiences since 2002, with their potent blend of high energy dance and rock.
Couple this with a tongue-in-cheek delivery and occasional over top antics and banter and you have the makings of a night that will be anything but boring and routine. Come out and see the evolution of the area's best cover band. Their high energy dance and rock will make your next event the best it could be, and your good time is their number one priority.
This is the band that people rave about long after the party is over!
"We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time!"
Gather your friends and just do it - you know you want to have some fun.
You don't want to hear the same old songs, by the same old bands. You want something refreshing, upbeat and fun. Whether you sit back and watch like a Las Vegas revue or jump around and dance like it's going out of fashion, you will have the good time you are looking for, and that quite frankly, we think you deserve!
Comprised of serious, over-the-top players, who refuse to take themselves too seriously, Hooked On Sonic's ability allows them to play all styles with total conviction and energy and at a non-stop pace. Songs you may not have even thought you liked will become your new favorites once you hear them played by Hooked On Sonics, whether it be a song from the 60's or something that came out just yesterday.
So come out with your friends and dance the night away with Chicago's ultimate band - Hooked On Sonics!
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Nick Sanzeri is the lead vocalist and bass player and has been playing his whole life. AKA Gern Blanston ...more
Gary Neuburger is the guitarist. The man, the myth, the legend...more
Rich Lavin is the drummer and backing vocalist. Come see Rich and you'll be seeing the evolution of one of rock's great drummers...more
For your once-in-a-lifetime event, put your worries to rest and hire Hooked On Sonics. The band consists of reliable and professional musicians who have performed together at countless weddings and private events throughout the Midwest ...more
We do and have played many. Whether it be outdoors or inside or somewhere in between... ...more
We are glad you asked! The more advance notice, the better the chances of us being able to connect. A small deposit for private events and weddings is all you need to secure Hooked On Sonics for your special date.
Wow. Check out my friend Gregory Hyde's blog post on this subject and you will begin to come close to realizing how we feel about this song!
FREEBIRD!!!
You could pay a lot more for a band and not have anywhere near the good time that you will with Hooked on Sonics. We love playing so much that we want everyone to experience the pleasure of having Hooked On Sonics play for them and we try to make every event a win/win for everyone involved.
Although there are really no special power requirements, two seperate circuits that are at least 15 amps will ensure that the night stays running smooth and that we don't cause a breaker to malfunction. If this isn't possible, we can adjust the type of equipment we use to help ensure that the night goes smoothly.
Sure we do. And if you follow the advice of my friend Gregory Hyde, you may actually hear the song you request!
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Thanks so much for taking the time to see that we have the necessary A/V support ahead of time. You rock!
We do! You could download various graphics as one zip bundle here:
Of course - and they would be happy to tell you about their great experience with Hooked On Sonics. Just let us know that you would like that when you contact us.
Just check out our shows page. You could even sync up with your Outlook calendar or other portable device or import our calendar into your own Google calendar for easy reference!
Nick. You were simply perfect in every way. All of our guests were still talking about the band and how amazing you were the next day at brunch. You are all so talented and were such fun. We had a fair range of ages and the comments about you were all the same. The best band ever. Thanks to all of you and your families for letting you be with us on NYE. We are so very grateful. Thanks for everything.
Hi Nick! Kris and I just wanted to say thank you guys so much for your outstanding performance at our wedding! You guys sounded amazing! Honestly, I've never heard a live band sound so good. Kris talks about how awesome him every other day still. Nick, you have an amazing voice and you did a wonderful job emceeing. You guys were so laid back, cool and professional; a real pleasure. Some of our guests were so stiff and dry but you guys kept rocking out right in their faces! We loved it! Haha! They couldn't help but get out of their seats! We honestly couldn't have imagined better entertainment at our wedding than Hooked On Sonics. Thank you so much for everything :)
Hey Nick! It is fun rehashing the wedding with our friends and family and everyone has given great compliments on you guys, I even had someone ask about you as a referral so hopefully we can give you more business. But I know everyone had so much fun, we definitely had a blast, all thanks to you!
Hooked on Sonics was amazing! Everyone was raving about your band! You had people dancing that I ever thought I'd live to see dance. You had me dancing more than I ever have (I dread dancing) and I was stone cold sober! I saw the guy using the flip video camera when you were playing. I would LOVE a copy of whatever footage you have of the night at East Bank Club. Would you burn the files to a disc and mail to us? I would love anything you have! I also provided with many referals to your website.
We can't possibly express our sincere gratitude to you and the rest of the band! You were fabulous! The dance floor was packed, and our guests can't stop talking about you! You truly made the evening fun, energetic, and unique! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! It truly means so much to us and Joe's family that Phil was able to play with you guys. That experience was absolutely priceless. If you need referrals or if any prospective wedding clients would like someone to talk to we'd be happy to do so!
THANK YOU for how amazing you guys were at our wedding. We received sooo many compliments on you guys, you were so awesome. We had the best time and you guys were a huge part of it. so thank you so much. we can't wait to have a night out and see you guys again! Our photographer was really pleased with you guys as well. Again, thank you so much. you guys know how to wow a crowd. We can't wait to see you guys perform again!
Off the charts! These three guys were happy to be there and played like it too. Thanks for a great time!
Hooked On Sonics are not only one of the best live bands in Chicago, but they are the nicest guys you could ever meet. They made my wedding the biggest BASH of our lives and had the entire crowd on their feet the entire time! If you are looking for a band that can rock, funk out, and throw in some pop for good measure, this is YOUR band! Honestly words cannot do these guys justice, check them out live and you will see what i am talking about!!
You've got a really soulful voice and great rhythm. You don't see many bass player/singers that can hold it down like that. You guys are really great.
You guys rocked @ Kerry Piper 11/17! My first time seeing you - wont be the last!
We had a great time as well, and we got a LOT of compliments about you guys; everyone really was impressed. The music is key part in making a night like that a fun party. You guys really rocked it so, thank YOU for all of that.
I want to thank you so much for the wonderful job that you and your band did for our wedding. Everyone had loved the music and is going to see you guys in the future. Thanks, again for making my day special. I was so so happy and never stopped dancing. I hope you had a great time too. Will see you soon! Thanks again, Yolanda
We saw you yesterday at the parade and couldn't stop talking about you - great show! Wondering if you were available to play at another party later in the summer or fall. Thanks so much, Suzy
I had the best weekend I've ever had in my whole life!! It was honestly the best! Thanks to you!! Thank you again for everything, you guys rocked!!
We just wanted to thank you again for Sat night...you guys killed it! We have been getting nothing but compliments about your perfomance. Hopefully you made it back safely. Would you please let me know an address where I can send a thank you? Thanks again! James
Just wanted to reach out and thank you and the guys again for stepping up and bringing it. Truly. Thanks so much. I mean it when I say you guys were great. BTW, do you guys have any posters or fliers of you and the band? You have made pinup status with a few of the kids. They loved you so much they want a "Tiger Beat" style poster of you. I got calls and emails all day telling me how awesome you guys were.
What a blast we had last night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys rocked the house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need to get y'all back there soon. Tell the guys that we here at "The Uptown Tap" had a great time and everyone looks forward to another "Hooked On Sonics Party". Talk to you soon.
I had such a blast on Saturday night, so thank you!!! All of our friends and family loved you guys and are so excited for you to play at our wedding.
More importantly, we had a FANTASTIC time! We are still getting compliments on how great you guys were. Thank you again! We had a blast! Hope all is well and we look forward to seeing you guys soon! Melanie
We do this every year and I am sure we will want to have you back again next year. You guys are the best band we have had yet! I looked at your website to see where else you will be playing and I hope to get a chance to see you soon!
Hey guys! This is one of the Kansas City girls at Cheapseats last week. Wanted to tell you we had a blast and thank GOD you were there! Seriously you were awesome and so much fun. Please let us know if you are in KC and we will be there! XOXO
Thank you so much. I just referred you to M B of the Empress Casino but she said they already use your band and love you guys. Thanks for making the party a huge sucessful bash.
Oh My God! Its been 24 hours since our daughter's wedding, and our phones have been ringing and text messaging all day with praise from the wedding guests about Nick, Gary, and Rich in the Hooked On Sonics Band. Everyone is raving about how cool it was to have such a kick-ass real rock band at a wedding instead of just a wedding band. Everyone danced and had the time of their lives. It was a mixed crowd of all ages, and it was so much fun that even 90 year old people and small children were rocking out. The wedding was a magical event due to the intensity of the band!
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For your once-in-a-lifetime event, put your worries to rest and hire Hooked On Sonics. The band consists of reliable and professional musicians who have performed together at countless weddings and private events throughout the Midwest. We arrive early, tastefully dressed and are extremely easy to work with. Most importantly, we will work out every detail of the night's events with you well in advance.
We give our clients the opportunity to select anywhere from a few songs to the entire night's worth of music from our extensive and continually expanding song list.
Here are the services we provide standard at any wedding. This is what makes us the #1 value in addition to being your ultimate wedding band!
Let Hooked On Sonics take your wedding from ordinary to extraordinary, by making your wedding a non-stop, hands-in-the-air dance party that your guests will rave about well after the event is over!
We do and have played many. Whether it be outdoors or inside or somewhere in between, Hooked On Sonics is your ultimate party choice!
We'll keep your party dancing all night long and do not require an inordinate amount of space to set-up. There is no arrangement too unusual for Hooked On Sonics to accomodate.
And as always:
Let Hooked On Sonics take your next corporate event, birthday party, graduation or whatever event, over the top! Many people have parties just for the simple fact of having us play! You can too!