Kathryn Lachey Music

$250/hour

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Introduction

Hey there! I'm a jazz and contemporary vocalist here in Chicago, with 10+ years of experience as a performer, bandleader, and arranger. I'm available for all kinds of events, but I especially love playing for cocktail hours, smaller/DIY wedding receptions, wedding ceremonies, and marriage proposals. I really enjoy working with clients to find songs and artists they love to make their event unique and extra special! I have a master's degree in jazz and know 200+ jazz standards, but I also love playing 60's pop and motown, folk and country, and classic pop tunes. I've played public and private events around Chicago at venues like The Allis at Soho House, The Drake, Palmer House, Union League Club, The Field Museum, Chicago Botanic Garden, Gibsons, Chicago Firehouse, and more. My pricing varies depending on the season, day of the week, travel distance, instrumentation/number of musicians etc., but please contact me for more info on pricing. I can offer up to a quintet (voice, guitar or piano, bass, drums, sax or trumpet), but I most commonly perform in a duo or trio setting (voice with guitar and/or upright bass). Please feel free to call/text me with any questions!

Overview

Hired 49 times

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1 employee

17 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 11:59 pmMonClosed

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Wedding reception

Wedding ceremony

Birthday party

Cocktail hour

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Pop / top 40

Jazz / Blues

Covers

Variety

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Connie B.

Mar 23, 2022

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Details: Birthday party • 26 - 50 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Vocals • Piano • Band • No preference • Jazz / Blues • Pop / top 40 • Covers • Variety • Banquet hall / ballroom

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Stephanie S.

Mar 15, 2022

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Details: Birthday party • 51 - 75 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 51 or older • Piano • Pop / top 40 • Banquet hall / ballroom

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Matthew H.

Jan 6, 2020

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Kathryn is absolutely PHENOMENAL! She and her guitarist were able to build a cover of a specific song that I had requested and it turned out even better than I could have imagined. I was traveling to the Chicago area for and was planning a surprise proposal at Buckingham Fountain. As I live >5hrs away I actually was not able to meet up with Kathryn or her guitarist even once before the event. We spoke a great deal over text and email about what I wanted from the event/the song, and she always responded very promptly and was very attentive to my needs/desires, she even provided suggestions for ideas that I had not yet thought of which I loved. When the day came, I had also found a local photographer via thumbtack and Kathryn was even kind enough to coordinate directly with the photographer to make sure everything was in place and every detail was perfect (AND THEY HAD NEVER MET BEFORE EITHER!!!). My now Fiancee thought there were just having fun playing music by the fountain and had no idea they were there for us. Kathryn and I had set up a little signal for when I was ready for them to start playing my requested song, and it all went off without a hitch! The proposal went off without a hitch, and we COULD NOT BE HAPPIER. Kathryns attention to customer needs is amazing, her professionalism cannot be beat, and her musical talent is world class. 5 Stars is not enough. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

Details: Wedding ceremony • 25 guests or fewer • 18 - 30 years old • Vocals • Guitar • No preference • Covers • Other • Outdoors

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Lucy B.

Dec 2, 2019

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Details: Wedding reception • 26 - 50 guests • 12 years old or younger • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Band • No preference • Variety • Other

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David L.

May 22, 2013

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Kathryn worked with a guitarist for our event and we were thrilled with the caliber of their music. They delivered exactly the kind of music that we had agreed on, were extremely professional and the audience was enchanted. Kathryn has a wonderful voice and a very appealing style. We would not hesitate using her services again and would encourage anyone looking for a vocalist to consider using her! We could not have been more pleased! Thanks, Kathryn: you are a "Star" in our eyes (and ears)!

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What types of customers have you worked with?
I perform frequently as part of a duo/trio/quartet/quintet (the size of the group is dependent on the size of the venue and the client's specific needs) at clubs, restaurants, wineries, weddings, and private events. I have a large book of jazz standards, but I also perform in the indie/folk/country and pop genres. I teach voice and piano lessons to all ages & skill levels, but I prefer to teach older (high school and above) students. I also have skills in music transcription and arranging and am available for this type of work, as well.

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