Live audio from many different events we've played in the past!

Live music for your special event!

Across The Stars from Star Wars - Solo Violin Cover

Live audio footage from a wedding we performed in as a trio during May of 2021.

String Players:
Rachel Irene - violin
Hannah K Watson - violin
Leyla I. Royale - cello

Song 'There and Back Again' from The Lord of the Rings OST written by Howard Shore.

There And Back Again from The Lord of the Rings - String Trio Cover

A live audio performance of "You Are the Reason" by Calumet Scott arranged for a string trio and performed for a wedding in October of 2021. 

String Players:
Hannah K Watson - violin
Diane Chou - cello
Nichole Young - harp

You Are The Reason - Calum Scott - Violin, Cello & Harp Trio Cover

A live audio performance of "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King arranged for a string trio and performed for a wedding in October of 2021. 

String Players:
Hannah K Watson - violin
Diane Chou - cello
Nichole Young - harp

Stand By Me - Ben E. King - Violin, Cello & Harp Trio Cover

A live audio performance of "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion arranged for a string trio and performed for a wedding in October of 2021. 

String Players:
Hannah K Watson - violin
Diane Chou - cello
Nichole Young - harp

Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion - Violin, Cello & Harp Trio Cover

A live audio performance of "All of Me" by John Legend arranged for a string trio and performed for a wedding in October of 2021. 

String Players:
Hannah K Watson - violin
Diane Chou - cello
Nichole Young - harp

All of Me - John Legend - Violin, Cello & Harp Trio Cover

Live event audio of a performance of "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison performed as a string trio for a wedding in October of 2021.

String Players:
Hannah K Watson - violin
Diana Mayne - violin/viola
Jessica Ondracek - cello

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison - String Trio Cover

A live audio performance of "Nothing Else Matters", Apocalyptica version (original song by Metallica) arranged for a string trio, and performed for a wedding in October of 2021.

String Players:
Hannah K Watson - violin
Diane Chou - cello
Nichole Young - harp

Nothing Else Matters - Apocalyptica (Metallica Cover) - Violin, Cello & Harp Trio

Performance of popular song "Dancing Queen" by ABBA LIVE from the end of a wedding ceremony in Chicago, May of 2022.

Performers:
Hannah K Watson - violinist
Brian Brown - pianist

Dancing Queen - ABBA - Violin & Piano Duet Cover

A performance of The Beach Boys' song "God Only Knows" played by a violin and cello duet for the recessional of a wedding ceremony, November of 2021.

Performers:
Hannah K Watson - violin
Jessica Ondracek - cello

God Only Knows - The Beach Boys - Violin and Cello Duet Cover

A live event performance of Elton John's "Your Song" was performed by a violin and piano duet for the bride's processional entrance at a recent wedding ceremony.

Performers:
Brian Brown - piano
Hannah K Watson - violin

Your Song - Elton John - 'BRIDE Entrance' - Violin and Piano Duet Cover

Live audio from a wedding played at The Carter Chicago of our pop string quartet ensemble performing 'Marry You' by Bruno Mars during Ashley and Mikey's wedding day.

Performers:
Hannah K Watson - Violin
Amanda Fenton - Violin
Claudia Lasareff-Mironoff - Viola
Meena Cho - Cello

Marry You - Bruno Mars - String Quartet Cover

A medley of 3 popular contemporary wedding songs.

Songs featured:
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
Flashing Lights - Kanye West
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison 

These selections were performed by Chicago Street String's pop string quartet ensemble at The Carter Chicago for Ashley and Mikey's wedding day.

Performers:
Hannah K Watson - Violin
Amanda Fenton - Violin
Claudia Lasareff-Mironoff - Viola
Meena Cho - Cello

Pop String Quartet Medley of Popular Wedding Songs

A live performance of the song "I Will Always Love You" by The Cure for a wedding at the stunning Adler Planetarium.

Performers:
Hannah K Watson - Violin
Diana Chou - Cello

I Will Always Love You - The Cure - Violin and Cello Duet Cover

As Tess and Charles were pronounced 'Husband and Wife' they chose to walk back down the aisle to A-Ha's famous 80s song "Take On Me" as their enthusiastic audience cheers on the bridal party as they process!

Venue: The Drake Hotel - Chicago, IL
Musicians: Matt Griffo (piano), Hannah K Watson (violin), Laura Cai (cello)

Take On Me - A-Ha - Piano & Strings Cover

This classic Irish folk tune known affectionately by many different names originated in County Londonderry, Ireland. It is popular among the Irish diaspora and is well known throughout the world. The tune is played as the victory anthem of Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games. The song "Danny Boy" uses the tune, with a set of lyrics written in the early 20th century.

Our rendition of the tune was performed by 3 of Chicago Street String's finest: 
Hannah K Watson (violin)
Rachel Irene (violin)
Frank Loria (guitar)

Londonderry Air (Danny Boy) "The Great Irish Love Song" - 2 Violins & Guitar Trio Cover

Rachel Irene & Frank Loria of Chicago Street Strings perform a violin/guitar duet of The Beatles popular song "In My Life".

In My Life - The Beatles - Violin and Guitar Duet Cover

Rachel, Hannah & Frank of Chicago Street Strings had a ball recording an instrumental cover of the famous Etta James song "At Last", 2 violins/guitar trio.

At Last - Etta James - 2 Violins & Guitar Trio Cover

A violin cello arrangement of Leonard Cohen's famous song "Hallelujah".

Performed by Hannah K Watson (violin) & Leyla I Royale (cello).

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen - Violin and Cello Duet Cover

A violin-only cover of the popular song "A Thousand Years" famous from the film "Twilight" written by Christina Perri.

Arranged, performed and recorded by Hannah K Watson.

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri - Violin Cover

Chicago Street Strings (or 'ChiSS' pronounced /Shy-S-S/) began as a busking duet on the city streets during the summer of 2012. We have since evolved into a professional wedding music business, providing ensembles for weddings, cocktail hours, and other special events. Our goal is to give our clients a creative, affordable, & enjoyable musical experience. 
We have a roster of talented musicians that can play anything from Bach to the Beatles, from Irish Jigs to Bon Jovi, and the list goes on. We specialize in wedding music, and have many instrument combinations available to suit your event's specific needs. We've got your music covered!
  
Events we are available for include:
    •    Weddings
    •    Engagements
    •    Corporate parties/events
    •    Private parties
    •    Art gallery openings
    •    Store openings
    •    Recording sessions
    •    Concerts/live band gigs
    •    Skype performances
    •    Skype or in-person beginner lessons
    •    Busking/street performing
    •    Transcriptions
    •    Arrangements
    •    …and anything else you can think of!

Enjoy both in-studio and live event recordings posted here and on our YouTube channel. Feel free to contact us at info@chicagostreetstrings.com for booking or other inquiries!