Andrea Tenjo, Global L & D Coordinator, Boston Consulting Group

“I’ve worked with Elaine Dame twice now for professional dinner events with 100+ guests, and each time has been an absolute pleasure. The music has always been fantastic—perfectly suited for a classy, background ambiance—and she’s incredibly talented and professional. Even though I’m not based in Chicago, I’ll continue reaching out to her whenever I’m planning an event there. Highly recommend! 

 

Beth Ida Stern, Chief Development Officer, The Selfhelp Home
“THE BEST. This Dame is magnificent! Her presence is so magnetic and her voice so lovely. She’s thrilled our multi-generational crowds at many of our gatherings, from intimate to gala. Elaine’s repertoire is vast and her work with her musicians is seamless. She’s so professional and a delight to work with.A true show-stopper. Hire this Dame and knock out your audience! We love Elaine!”

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Tracey Mayer, Development Consultant, Wings Program, Inc.
“Elaine performed her magic at our BLOSSOM couture fashion show fundraiser and it was the perfect touch to a very magical evening! She and her trio are incredibly talented, the utmost of professionals, and warm & inviting! ”

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Andrew Maddock, 40th Birthday Party

"Elaine and her band absolutely stole the show at my 40th birthday celebration at Gibson’s Italia. Performing for a group of ~80 guests, she captivated the entire room and received rave reviews all night long. From the moment I booked her, Elaine was a class act. She was professional, attentive, and incredibly helpful. She guided me through choosing the perfect set list, the ideal band size, and a performance format that fit the vibe of the evening perfectly. Her talent and presence elevated the entire event. It was unforgettable."

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Nataliya Petrenko, Real Inc.
“Elaine and her team are amazing. They are very flexible and are terrific performers! A perfect touch to make your party or event elegant with classy jazz music.” 

 

Jennelle Fusinetti, Daugherty Business Solutions
“Elaine was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. She provided entertainment for our work event and I could not have asked for better. I will highly recommend her services to anyone in need of musical talent for an event. I cannot say enough good about her professional services and would be delighted to be able to use her again in the future. Thank you, Elaine!” 

 

David Novick, Thorek Memorial Hospital
“Elaine and her team were awesome and delivered beyond expectations. We hired them for our Christmas party and could not have been happier! I would recommend her group to anyone for any occasion!” 

 

Julianna Theberge, Event Planner, American College of Surgeons 100th Anniversary Event
“I hired Elaine and her fantastic quartet for a corporate event I was managing. They were absolutely amazing! Great service from Elaine leading up to the event. The performance by the quartet was fabulous! I will definitely use them for future events!” 

 

Anna Piotrowski, Event Director, The Harbour 
“Elaine and her Trio performed beautifully for our Speakeasy Casino Night fundraiser. Elaine was awesome! Everything from being dressed in her beautiful roaring 20s dress to her song selections was done to perfection. Elaine also helped us by announcing different contests and raffles throughout the night. She was very professional, very easy to work with, just an amazing artist. Can’t wait to work with Elaine again” 

 

Annie Rzepecki, Director of Marketing, Gettys Group 
“If you’re in the market to curate a truly elegant and alluring environment for your event, hiring Elaine Dame and her team is the way to go. Elaine and her quintet played at our company’s 30th-anniversary party. In addition to being incredibly self-sufficient as far as set up and break down, their performance really elevates your guests’ experience at your event. Their setlist is dynamic and multi-dimensional, really delivering a “something-for-everyone” atmosphere. Such a phenomenal performance and incredible customer service. Would/will hire again in a heartbeat!” 

 

Marketing Manager, Renew Aire 
“Elaine and her Quartet performed beautifully for our 500+ Gatsby-themed event at The Observation Deck on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center in Chicago. Their performance was the perfect backdrop for the space, and our guests loved their performance. Additionally, Elaine was a pure joy to work with, as she was extremely professional, organized and helpful throughout our entire planning process. I cannot express my gratitude enough; Elaine’s professionalism allowed my team to focus our attention (and worries) on other elements of the party. Elaine and her team came through with shining stars for us!” 

 

Kristen Hermes, Special Events Coordinator, Annual Aspire Gala
“Elaine and her team did an incredible job at our 450 guest gala. The theme was 1920’s jazz and they set the theme wonderfully. She was kind, professional and helpful, and her band was able to change the pace and key of a song to accompany two of our supporters for a duet they sang during the program. We had an outstanding experience working with Elaine!” January 2018

 

Jennelle Fusinetti, Daugherty Business Solutions
“Elaine was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. She provided two wonderful musicians for our work event and I could not have asked for better. I will highly recommend her services to anyone in need of musical talent for an event. I cannot say enough good about her professional services and would be delighted to be able to use her again in the future. Thank you, Elaine!”

 

Francois Bourgault, Marketing Director, Victor Textiles, NeoCon Event

“Elaine and her band made our customer event very special. She was a pleasure to work with and made everything go off without a hitch. Her singing and the band’s backing were superb!” 

 

Lisa Wade, Event Planner, Corporate Holiday Party 
“Elaine was wonderful! Elaine, with her guitarist and bassist, provided the perfect music for our event for Philips Healthcare. She has an amazing voice and her passion for music engaged our guests. We look forward to working with her again!” 

 

Steve Daugherty, Corporate Christmas Party Client
“In a word: Awesome! Elaine performed at our Roaring 20’s holiday party much to our guest’s delight! She was fantastic to work with, and really helped to make our event a success! I would highly recommend Elaine for any event you are having!”

 

Derek Cazeau, Executive Director, The Bolingbrook Hospital Foundation
“Elaine Dame and her septet recently performed for our annual fundraiser, A Starlight Gala. She was wonderful to work with and the music was phenomenal. My event guests enjoyed the jazz entertainment without being overwhelmed. Elaine and her team are truly a class act.”

 

Cyndi Gerlach. Marketing Manager, BMO Harris Bank
“Elaine was very easy to work with. As with any corporate event, we need for our contractors to be professional, and that’s exactly what Elaine was. Responses were timely and informative. I work at all hours of the day, so someone that can email me or call me back on a timely basis is welcome. Her performance was phenomenal and she was even a trooper when we asked her to make an announcement. Thanks again, Elaine. I will totally contact you when I’m in need of a Jazz Singer!” 

 

Deborah DeLambert, Senior Marketing Coordinator, Mortenson Construction
“Excellent Performance! Elaine and the two musicians who accompanied her provided exactly what we wanted for our corporate event. She is very talented and professional, and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her for our next function.” 

 

Laura Langer, Director of Marketing/Communications, Barrett Moving and Storage/Suddath Relocations
“Thank you for helping to make our recent on-site event a success. You made planning for the event easy and you were so adaptable to our schedule and facility. Most of all, you made our event special through the quality of the music and your warm style. We had so many positive comments on the music and it added a great dimension to our event. I was particularly grateful for the way you adjusted your sound to the environment, and the spirit of the evening, which was designed for us to network with business community members and customers. Above all, the music was wonderful! I would unhesitatingly recommend you and the musicians you put together for the evening to anyone planning an event they would like to make memorable. We look forward to working with you again in the future!” 

 

Chris Brenkus, Executive Director, The British-American Business Council
“What a pleasure it was to work with you! On behalf of the British-American Business Council Board of Directors, and especially the Christmas Gala committee, we want to applaud you and your colleagues for an outstanding performance at our gala at Cafe Brauer last Friday! Our guests raved about you and our committee was so delighted with its choice of entertainment. You are a star!” 

 

Melissa Snoza, Musical Coordinator, Richard Driehaus Summer Party

“Elaine is a class act – start to finish. We worked together on a very large event, and she handled all of the preplanning logistics with grace and a smile. She remained incredibly flexible through the end and was always extremely responsive. The greatest pleasure was finally getting to hear her perform – she’s an incredible talent and performed a fantastic set that was perfect for the evening. It was a true joy, and I’d recommend her anywhere!” 

 

Julie Christopher, Event Coordinator, The Boys and Girls Club Annual Lawn Ball, Chicago
“You and your musicians added a perfect mix of sophistication and sass to Friday night’s Lawn Ball. Over the past few days, I’ve heard many positive comments about the addition of live music to the event. It’s been a while since we’ve sprung for an ensemble of your caliber at this event, but, when I took over co-chair duties this year, I IMMEDIATELY pictured your group playing on that terrace! Your performance gave the event the extra “oomph” it’s been craving; something to kick it up a notch!  

 

Melissa Snoza, Musical Coordinator, Richard Driehaus Summer Party
“Actually – just wanted to say thank you once again for your heroic efforts yesterday – you and your ensemble did such a fantastic job, and sounded amazing, even through the longest set ever known to man. Everyone commented on how beautiful you sounded and looked, and also how incredibly easy you were to work with. Thank you so much for being such a pro through the whole process – it made the whole thing so much more enjoyable for me!  

 

Susan Evans – Communications Manager, Beef Information Centre
“Elaine played at our corporate event in our trade show booth at McCormick Place. It was not a perfect venue, but she was the perfect choice. Elaine’s singing roused the crowd and brought much interest and attention to our booth, exactly what we were looking for. Not only is Elaine extremely talented and a joy to listen to, but she was also very professional and organized. I highly recommend her.” 

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Alexiss Mundt – Sr. Strategic Channel Events Manager, RingCentral

“We booked Elaine's band for a cocktail reception. From start to finish, everyone was lovely to work with. The music created the perfect ambiance for our event, and many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the performance."

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Edita Bernadino – Showroom Consultant, Middleby Residential
“We hire Elaine's band for our fundraising event and she definitely delivered! She wowed the crowd with her style, voice, and ability to read the crowd. What a great entertainer!"

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Ingrid Mueller, Special Events, Kenosha Achievement Center
“Elaine was perfect for our event. From the first time I contacted her, I couldn’t help but notice how warm and enthusiastic she was. Elaine’s performance was stunning; she delivered a professional, class act for our event. In addition to her amazing voice and stage presence, her quartet and sound technicians truly understood our needs and requirements. An extraordinary talent, very personable and professional!”