Everything You Need to Know About a DJ and Band Combo for Your Wedding
In Between Sets
What we're playing, where we're playing it, and what we're learning.
Music creates the energy at a wedding. Lighting creates the atmosphere. One of the biggest upgrades couples have been adding lately is enhanced production lighting with truss towers and moving head lights — and the difference is massive. If you’ve seen some of our newest wedding videos, you’ve probably noticed the beams moving across the […]
The Duo Behind the DJs
Mike and Marisa Zabrin are the husband-and-wife team behind DJ Hybrid Chicago and Funktastic Productions. He brings the music, she brings the systems, and together they ensure that dance floors are packed at weddings and events across Chicago and the Midwest.
Wanting a Big Band Experience?
DJ Hybrid Chicago is proudly built by the team behind Funktastic Productions, Chicago's premier live wedding and event band. If your vision calls for a 6-15 piece band with vocalists, horns, and a full concert experience, we've got you covered there too. Reach out and let’s talk!
- Anita M.
For dancing - we started with the Sax + Drums who got our dance floor started (at one point I think the sax was leading a conga line) — we then had the Violin jump in an hour into dancing to add a super fun surprise to the dancing. The dance floor was packed all night, and our guests are still raving about how unique and fun it was."
“We booked DJ Hybrid Chicago’s Almost a Band package (DJ + sax, drums, and violin) for our backyard wedding, and it was a huge hit! Cliff, our DJ/MC, was fantastic — professional, fun, and kept everything flowing smoothly.
