Bradley Young Entertainment

It’s all about the groove… Serious dance grooves that pack the dance floor, from the moment the doors open and your guests enter the room, to the climax of an amazing and unforgettable evening… The Bradley Young Orchestra™ is simply the best Chicago Wedding Band.

The world of special event bands today is a crowded one. It’s all too easy to fall under the spell of the hype about whatever the newest option might be. Revered by all who really know the music and special event industry… Party consultants, catering directors, club managers, benefit chairs, discerning brides and grooms… even musicians from other well known orchestras admit that the Bradley Young Orchestra is clearly in a class by itself. Those who have seen many groups come and go agree that this one is a keeper… The BYO is definitely not the “Flavor of the Month”. For the discerning event planner who treasures having the best, not the trendiest… The Bradley Young Orchestra is the only choice when considering Chicago Wedding Bands.

Real music performed by a superior orchestra… The BYO is legendary… Featuring the nation’s #1 studio musicians, sensational vocalists, a big, bad brass section, keyboards, guitars, bass and percussion… even a full string section! There is simply nothing else like it anywhere. This is the ultimate blend of dazzling virtuosity, hot, sophisticated rhythms, spectacularly soulful singers, sizzling, sexy violinists, and the tightest, most powerful horn section since Earth Wind and Fire!

Featuring a truly expansive repertoire, representative of the best dance music of the last half century…the BYO sets the night on fire with styles ranging from 40’s Swing and Big Band to the hottest soul hits of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s…to the fiery new creations of today’s superstars and tomorrow’s legends, this band cooks like no other! You will not find another band that performs such a wide range of styles with as much precision and authority as The Bradley Young Orchestra. And the vocal section, with legends like Pam Bradley, Byron Woods, Eddie Victorian, and Nanette Frank is the envy of every other band in town.

The band is conducted by internationally acclaimed keyboardist and music director Bradley Young…A virtuoso blues and jazz pianist, he has always had a strong following in Chicago, his hometown; as well as in Los Angeles, where he has recorded with top studio musicians and entertained at some of the hottest nightspots in L.A. Young’s. Bradley’s first solo CD, as well as his original music video is available through the link.

Bradley is committed to personalized service; whether it means helping a bride and groom choose music for their wedding ceremony, orchestrating an elaborate star-studded gala or creating a spectacular themed show for a corporate event or charity ball.

The BYO has provided outstanding entertainment for some of the nation’s most prestigious special events, such as The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Gala, The Kentucky Derby, The Goodman Theatre Benefit, The American Heart Ball, The Rita Hayworth Gala, The Chicago International Film Festival, The Lincoln Park Zoo Ball, The Steppenwolf Theatre Gala, The Colorado Symphony Ball in Denver, The Deutsche Bank International Gala in Las Vegas, The Triumph of the Spirit Gala in Los Angeles honoring actress Sharon Stone and many more…

Bradley has been hailed as one of the most distinguished figures in the music industry. The Bradley Young Orchestra can be booked year-round for charity functions, as a Chicago Wedding Band, conventions, a Chicago corporate events and benefits band. Few experience the opportunity to bring this caliber of entertainment to their event. We appreciate your interest, and look forward to rockin’ your party!

Band Leader

Bradley Young

A brilliant pianist and music director, Bradley Young, has been entertaining the nation’s social and corporate elite since he debuted in his first concert recital when he was a mere eight years old. He leads and conducts the nation’s premier special event orchestra… a Chicago native, Bradley also maintains his presence in Los Angeles, where he plays for Hollywood celebrities and movie moguls. Bradley is also an internationally acclaimed composer and recording artist. His original music video, Midnight Rhapsody, has been seen all around the world in Europe, South America and Asia.

While there are certainly many party bands around, the Bradley Young Orchestra™ has always been the first choice for savvy partygoers and top event planners. Best known for their sizzling sound, dynamic stage presence, bad to the bone backbeats and their amazing versatility, the Bradley Young Orchestra covers the entire spectrum of musical styles, from big band swing to today’s coolest club grooves.

The Bradley Young Orchestra is the premier orchestra for the most distinguished corporate events and charitable organizations. Think of the most magnificent benefits – Bradley has been there. Constantly in demand with a dizzying performance schedule, Bradley has appeared accross the country with his orchestra, and achieves a level of preeminence in the dance orchestra field that is the envy of his peers. His relaxed confidence is combined with a wonderful intuitive sense, perfected through his many years experience in the special event industry. He really understands parties… how they work and how to pack the dance floor! Nobody creates a more innovative and powerful party dynamic than the Bradley Young Orchestra.

Bradley’s charismatic personality is sparked by the obvious joy and passion he brings to his performances… an extraordinary entertainer, audiences love his music and love boogie-ing to his band! He is truly one of a kind and is sought after for the nation’s most sophisticated soirees. Event planners from around the country call years in advance to plan fêtes based on Bradley’s availability.

His client list reads like a veritable who’s who… from the nation’s Fortune 500 corporate giants to Hollywood movie stars–all count on the Bradley Young Orchestra to provide world class entertainment for their once in a lifetime parties–benefits, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, debutante balls… any kind of party where spectacular music is a priority.

The musicians and vocalists in the Bradley Young Orchestra are all superstars…unique and sensational performers… they create a level of musical energy that is truly the pulse of the hottest parties! If you’re looking for the absolute best of the best, you simply can’t do better than the Bradley Young Orchestra™.