Chicago Wedding and Private Event Musician

Located in Orange County | Performing in New York City

Few places are as unforgettable as Chicago, with its skyline views, lakeside charm, and world-class wedding venues. If you're planning a wedding or private event in Chicago, your live music should be just as memorable.

Michael Hill is an experienced wedding musician performing live acoustic guitar and vocals for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Live Music in Chicago for Ceremonies, Cocktail Hour & Receptions

Whether you’re exchanging vows at The Art Institute of Chicago, celebrating at The Langham, or hosting an intimate gathering in Lincoln Park, Michael provides a personalized music experience designed to elevate every moment of your day.

Michael live acoustic performances include renditions of today’s most popular wedding songs, classic love songs, and upbeat favorites — all tailored to your ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception timeline.

Chicago weddings often blend modern sophistication with Midwest charm. Michael’s acoustic style complements this perfectly, offering warm, emotional performances during the ceremony and lively, engaging music for cocktail hour and receptions.

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Popular Wedding Venues in Chicago

Michael Hill is a Chicago musician, singer, and guitarist for weddings and private events.

He is available to perform at iconic Chicago venues such as:

The Langham Chicago

LondonHouse Chicago Rooftop

The Art Institute of Chicago

The Ivy Room

Morgan Manufacturing

Chicago Botanic Garden

Garfield Park Conservatory

Bridgeport Art Center (Skyline Loft)

The Drake Hotel

Adler Planetarium

Michael has performed at many venues nationally. With 100+ weddings and private events performed, Michael specializes in curating the soundtrack to your love story. His repertoire encompasses the most popular hits from the 1960s to today, spanning genres of classic rock, soul, country, and contemporary hits. See all areas served here.

Design Your Perfect Day

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Personalized Experience

Every couple is unique and so is every wedding. Each performance is created specifically with your guests in mind. Michael works with you to select the perfect songs for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, ensuring that the music reflects your personal style and love story. If he doesn’t yet know a song you want, he can learn it for your wedding!

Professional

Whether your destination is around the corner or the other side of the planet, Michael commits to providing exceptional service. He arrives early, handles set up with top-of-the-line music equipment, and delivers a polished and memorable live performance.

Experience and Versatility

Planning a destination wedding involves many moving parts, and you need vendors you can trust. Having performed intimate performances on rooftops, intimate dinners, or on a stage in front of thousands of people, Michael can adapt his performance to any setting.

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Couples in Chicago and beyond have trusted Michael to create unforgettable wedding moments. See testimonials from past clients.

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Andrew and Veronica

“Michael is awesome to work with. He met our request to play a range of popular cover music and everyone loved the song selection. Our guests enjoyed dancing to the music so much that we asked him to stay another hour. Overall, Michael gave a great professional performance and he’s a great addition to any wedding!”

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Melissa G

“Michael is the absolute BEST! I can’t rave enough! I hired Michael to help me surprise my groom by singing him an acoustic song with Michael on guitar. His voice and guitar playing is stunning, bright, and emotive. It made the ceremony feel so special and intimate. ”

About

Michael is a seasoned professional musician with a passion for connecting people through his live performances. Having a musical journey spanning more than 15 years, Michael has become a fixture in the Southern California music scene.

His resume includes performances at world-class venues such as the JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, and Hilton, and entertaining 1,000+ guests at major corporate gatherings. Michael has also been featured on local radio stations, including KXFM and KOCI Songwriter Radio.

Recognized with WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice Award, he blends soulful vocals, live looping, and wireless crowd interaction to create an engaging musical experience that entertains guests of all ages.

Michael Hill

About Michael
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Create Memories with Live Wedding Music

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Ceremony Music

With a wedding ceremony musician, you can your dream atmosphere with a custom timeline and personalized music selections from the processional to the recessional, ensuring every moment is perfectly accompanied by the right melody.

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Cocktail Hour

Set a lively tone with cocktail hour music in the background as your guests mingle and celebrate your marriage. Choose from an extensive catalog featuring a mix of rock and pop genres designed with your preferences in mind.

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Reception

Enhance your wedding reception music with live acoustic renditions of your favorite songs to create an energetic, warm, and inviting celebration for you and your guests.

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FAQ’s

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • As a destination wedding musician, I am available to fly anywhere in the world for your wedding.

    I am currently based in Newport Beach, CA and often play shows in Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

  • Yes! Upon booking your event I will send you my setlist and you can request your favorite songs that you’d like me to perform.
    You can also request me to learn songs.

    Learning a new song will require a few weeks notice to ensure a great performance.


  • My shows are anywhere from 1-4 hrs depending on your needs.

  • Hiring a destination wedding musician for your wedding ceremony or reception brings a personalized touch of elegance that provides your favorite live music tunes for you, your significant other, and your guests.

  • I bring all of my own equipment. Typically, I require I hour of setup time before the event.
    I can also provide a microphone for speeches upon request.


  • A memorable time with your family and friends! Each performance is tailored to vour specific needs. When booking with me, I learn about your event and what will make it special.
    I perform covers from the 60s to today as a solo singer and acoustic guitarist. I also use a looper pedal to create layers during the performance.

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Contact

For entertainment options tailored to your wedding, corporate event, or special celebration, simply fill out the contact form below. I can't wait to help bring your vision to life!