Wedding ceremonies
Discuss processional, recessional, and other ceremony selections, including the timing of each musical cue.
Friend & Fintan / Chicago live music
Chicago wedding musicians
Live guitar-and-cello music from Friend & Fintan for your Chicago wedding. Discuss music for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and other parts of the celebration.
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Music for the moments that matter.
Cocktail hours
Welcome guests with live acoustic music while they mingle between the ceremony and reception.
Your song choices
Share your favorite songs and ask about repertoire, arrangement options, and the music that fits your plans.
Guitar and cello, arranged for your event.
Chicago guitarist Ben McMunn and cellist Veronica Kolegas perform together as Friend & Fintan. Their original arrangements bring together jazz standards, the American songbook, Latin music, classic rock, contemporary pop, and Americana.
Recent appearances include events at McCormick Place. Watch the duo perform or visit Friend & Fintan for more about the act.
Questions before booking
What instruments are in the duo?
Friend & Fintan pairs Ben McMunn on guitar with Veronica Kolegas on cello.
Can we discuss specific songs?
Yes. Share the songs you have in mind so the duo can confirm repertoire and arrangement options before booking.
What information do you need for a quote?
Send your wedding date, venue, approximate guest count, and the ceremony or cocktail-hour schedule. Include whether the performance will be indoors or outdoors.
Availability / Booking
Tell us about your event.
Include your event date, venue, guest count, and the part of the event you need music for.