Conference receptions
Music for welcoming attendees, sponsor receptions, and gatherings around a conference schedule.
Friend & Fintan / Chicago live music
Live music for Chicago corporate events
Guitar-and-cello music for corporate receptions, conference welcome events, networking gatherings, and private celebrations in Chicago.
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Live music for your event schedule.
Networking and cocktail events
Discuss a musical setting that supports conversation, guest arrivals, and the flow of your reception.
Corporate celebrations
Guitar-and-cello arrangements for company gatherings, client events, and private parties.
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
Have you played at McCormick Place?
Yes. Friend & Fintan’s recent Chicago appearances include events at McCormick Place.
Can you coordinate with our event team?
Share your run of show, venue requirements, and setup window so performance timing and production needs can be agreed before booking.
What should we include in an inquiry?
Include the date, venue, guest count, desired performance times, and any sound or access requirements supplied by the venue.
Availability / Booking
Tell us about your event.
Include your event date, venue, guest count, and the part of the event you need music for.