Arlen Music Productions

As one of the hottest dance bands in Chicago, Indigo has been featured on New Year's Eve at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, and has earned repeat performances at premier events in Chicago including the Lyric Opera and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Opening Galas, among others.

Indigo is built upon young veteran talent hand-selected by producer Ken Arlen to bring an exciting presence and youthful energy that our clients have come to expect from an Arlen Music experience.As the featured bandleader, arranger and saxophonist, Dan Nicholson is well known for his personable and energetic style and his ability to call a great dance party while incorporating a client's vision with a fun and easy flare.

Entourage is an eight-piece band that delivers contagious energy and unmatched musical versatility. Led by top 20 American Idol finalist Leslie Hunt, this band brings a dynamic dance floor experience to every party, guaranteed to leave your guests talking about it for years to come.

Through their love of pop music and the boundless energy of their singers, they stay up-to-date with the latest top 40 hits, while also mixing in popular songs from each decade and genre.This something-for-everyone approach ensures that all of your guests will feel connected to the experience.

Led by vocalist Heidie Malnassy, Velocity performs an expansive repertoire, including jazz standards, R&B, Soul, Motown, Classic Rock, Contemporary Top 40, and everything in between. The band features world-class talent who have performed alongside Chaka Khan, Common, Wynton Marsalis, and Diana Krall!

Ranging in size from 6 to 10 pieces, Ken Arlen's Sirens, Chicago's exclusive rock violin show, is led by Arlen Music's own Rebecca Richey on violin, backed by some of the best instrumentalists that Arlen has to offer (keyboard, bass, guitar and drums). Perfect for parties of any size, the Sirens can provide a fully choreographed 30-40 minute featured performance guaranteed to dazzle your guests.

Three of Chicago's top guitarists come together for a unique acoustic performance that covers a wide variety of genres, including Motown, Classic Rock and Top 40. Triple Fret is a perfect choice for cocktail or corporate receptions that require fun energy without overwhelming conversation. We used Triple Fret for two recent hospital events and were thrilled with their music and professionalism.