Corporate Events

The Matthew Skoller Band is an extremely accomplished, highly professional group that has over 25 years of experience playing almost any event you can imagine. Weddings, Corporate gigs of all types: Fund raisers, benefits, corporate theme parties, private homes, Bar Mitzvahs, Chicago Auto Show, Harley Davidson dealerships, The Residence of the US Ambassador to France in Paris, 1996 Democratic Convention parties, Blues Cruise on Chicago’s Odyssey Yacht for Tom Brokaw and the NBC news crew, and the list goes on.

After 30 years of experience Matthew can in a glance assess what is needed at any given event and lead his band accordingly. From “quiet as a mouse” gigs where CEOs can stand right in front of the group and have a conversation to house-rockin’ dance parties where folks can let their hair down (or take it off!!) and boogie all night long or something in between.

If you are looking to do an event in Chicago (or any where in the world for that matter) nothing says Chicago like Chicago Blues music. It is Chicago’s greatest contribution to the world of music and its best- known landmark.

If you are tired of “corporate” jobbing bands that play everything from Burt Bacharach to Michael Jackson and want to treat your guests to true artistry and high level musicianship, this is your group.

Matthew Skoller Corporate Events

If your event requires an acoustic sound or a big production with brass and keys Matthew has several different line-ups he can offer:

Acoustic Duo with either Piano and Harmonica or guitar and harmonica.
A Four piece electric Chicago Blues Band with Harmonica/vocals, Guitar, bass and drums.
Five piece Chicago Blues Band (same as #2 with Keyboards added.)
Or the Matthew Skoller Big Band. This is an eight piece band (same as #3 with two horn players and a woman Blues singer, depending on availability either Demetria Taylor or Felicia Patton).

Matthew Skoller Corporate Events

FOR BOOKINGS:

773-771-5364
INFO@MATTHEWSKOLLER.COM

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"Matthew and his band created a fantastic experience that those of us lucky enough to be present that evening will never forget. The musicianship, energy, and fun factor were all off the charts, equally great for listening or dancing. Matthew was a key to of one of our best parties ever."

Andy Voss
Sansay, President and CEO

"Matthew Skoller is a master of the blues; belting out a harmonica solo, or wrapping his strong, raspy, soulful voice around classics and his own stylish compositions. Matt and his band craft a unique, edgy, funky vibe that engages everyone to 'get down and jam out.'

A true original and consummate professional, for over 18 years Matt makes our events memorable, fun and definitely NOT 'corporate.'

If DIRTT had a soundtrack, Matthew Skoller would be it."

Mogens Smed
Founder & CEO of DIRTT Environmental Solutions
www.dirtt.net

"I appreciate your professionalism and your talent! What could be better than getting your positive and thoughtful email at 1am? A phone call from Kimberely at the Sofitel at 9:15 am - thanking me for your band. She and the client were very happy and she wanted me to know!

So in 25 years of business I can count on 1 hand when a hotel employee/client has called to say thank you the very next morning. That speaks volumes!!!"

Becky Cagen
Cagen Music LLC
www.cagenmusic.com

"I have had the pleasure of working with Matthew Skoller for over 20 years. He has entertained thousands of our guests including clients, designers, architects, etc. who travel from around the world to attend NeoCon Chicago, the largest international office interiors show, held annually.

Matthew has been extremely professional and easy to work with. As an event planner with several plates in the air, this is the one aspect of this annual event I don't have to worry about. The caliber of his talent and the musicians he brings every year is exceptional and that is why we continue to bring him back.

The response from our guests to Matthew and his band is always one of the highlights of this event."

Susan Smed
Principal, Event Matters (Calgary, CA)
www.eventmatters.com

"A talented and professional group with Matthew delivering that high-energy blues sound with his harmonica blowing. I have seen their performances multiple times and invited them to perform for our corporate gig where they brought the great sound of Chicago Blues to Burgundy France-- a terrific performance and group of guys to do business with. Check 'Em-out."

G. John Mohr
Former President of Fournier Pharma Inc.

"Over the past 20 years Dixie and I have featured The Matthew Skoller Band at many corporate gigs, fundraisers and large-format dinner parties. From The Harvard Club in New York City to our own living room, Matthew's powerful vocals, jaw-dropping wizardry on the harp, and compositional technique never fail to amaze our guests. Whether performing from their own deep blues catalogue or backing knock-your-socks-off vocalists like Deitra Farr Matthew's performances are always the event of the year!"

Ken Malek
MalekRemian LLC, President
www.malekremian.com