Inspire generosity at your nonprofit gala.
Captivate your guests and attract donors with Enchanting Live Music
Strengthens Pathos
Increases Donations
Engages Attendees
Elevate your nonprofit event with touching, energetic music.
The Best of the Best: Local Experts for Nonprofit Event Entertainment
Los Tamales are deeply rooted in Chicagoland music traditions, having played all across the region since 2022. Our musicians have played at fundraising events for nonprofit organizations like The Treasure Chest Foundation, Hines VA Hospital, St. Agnes Catholic School, and more.
With diverse training and experience in multiple styles of Latin music, jazz, classical, funk, pop, and more, Los Tamales is uniquely positioned to provide high-quality entertainment for your nonprofit event. When you book Los Tamales, you’re not just hiring musicians – you’re partnering with experts who will collaborate with you to enhance your event.
Your Music Selection: Setting the Tone for Your Event
Our sets are perfectly themed to your event. Los Tamales is best known for their fluency in multiple derivatives of jazz from the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Caribbean, and Japan. You can choose a single genre, or even blend multiple together. Los Tamales has around 10 original songs split across all genres, but if you would only like us to play covers we can do that too! Our sample playlists can help you visualize the progression of an average set list.
These sample playlists do not represent the totality of the ensemble’s available set list.
Chicago Jazz and Bossa Nova
“Fly Me to The Moon” – Frank Sinatra
“Take Five” – Dave Brubeck
“Girl from Ipanema” – Astrud Gilberto/Frank Sinatra
“In a Sentimental Mood’” – John Coltrane
“Recordame” – Joe Henderson
Spanish Latin
“Oye Comó Va” – Tito Puente or Santana
“Sabor a Mi” – Eydie Gormé
“Sofrito” – Mongo Santamaria
“Baile Inolvidable” – Bad Bunny
“Bésame Mucho” – Fernando Lopez or Lisa Ono
Funk and Soul
“Just the Two of Us” – Bill Withers
“What Is Hip?” – Tower of Power
“Superstition” – Stevie Wonder
“Move On Up” – Curtis Mayfield
“Them Changes” – Thundercat
New Orleans Jazz
“When The Saints Go Marching In” – Louis Armstrong
“Bourbon Street Parade” – Harry Connick Jr.
“After You’ve Gone” – Emmet Cohen
“Muskrat Ramble” – Kid Ory
“Charleston” – Sam Levine
American patriotic standards, like “You’re A Grand Old Flag”
If this is the kind of music you’d like to hear at your nonprofit event, then send us an inquiry. Share some details about your event and we’ll get back to you with a quote tailored to your unique needs.
Pricing
Our pricing model is flexible, allowing you to customize the size and length of the performance to meet your budgetary needs. Every nonprofit event is unique, so we provide personalized quotes that account for unique requests, location, event duration, and ensemble size. Even if you’re worried that your budget may be too small, don’t hesitate to send us an inquiry! We love providing high-quality music to people, so our pricing model is designed to be accessible to as many people as possible.
When you book an event with Los Tamales, this is what we bring to the table:
A Minimum of Three Expert Musicians ($600 Value!):
Our musicians have spent years honing their craft across multiple genres to leave your audience astonished.
Master Audio Engineers with Top-Quality Audio Equipment
($2500 value!):
Our lead audio engineer is a graduate from the SAE Institute of Chicago. Enjoy an audio experience perfectly tailored to the acoustics of your venue, no matter how small or large.
Mint-Condition Vintage Instruments ($4000 value!):
Our percussion and many of our horns have been carefully maintained across multiple generations to bring a classic, nostalgic sound to the modern era.
Music Consultation ($250 value!):
Browse our expansive set list to tailor the theme and energy of the music to match your event.
Performance Site Visit (PRICELESS!):
To ensure our sound matches your expectations, we will visit your venue beforehand to facilitate a load-in and audio engineering plan.
The services we provide are designed to inspire generosity at your nonprofit event. Your event is unique, so contact us today to request a quote tailored to the intricate details of your occasion.
From Email to Performance: Illuminate the Booking Process!
We understand that investing in any third party vendor for your event can be daunting. To help ease your worries, here’s an outline for the full booking process.
1. Inquire About Pricing and Availability
Fill out our inquiry form and provide us details with the date, location, music genre, and any other specific preferences you have in mind. We’ll quickly respond with a thorough quote that accounts for all of your requests.
2. Lock in
The Date
Once you confirm that the details of the quote match the specifications of your event, we’ll send a contract that outlines the terms and conditions, including payment terms. To lock in the date, a small booking fee will be required. This ensures that our musicians can exclude any other performance offers to focus solely on your event.
3. Schedule a Music Consultation Meeting
Now that the date’s locked in, you can schedule a one-on-one conversation with our bandleader Cesar Vazquez to discuss the type of music you would like to have at your event. With a repertoire of hundreds of songs across multiple genres, we can ensure that your musical experience is as unique as your nonprofit event. In this meeting, we can also discuss song requests, loading and exit logistics, and any other preferences you may have.
Are you ready to get started? All you need to do is get the ball rolling by sending an inquiry, and we’ll handle the next steps. Rest assured that you will receive a prompt and thorough response!
Your Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have another question that’s not on this list? Send us an inquiry about your event and any questions you may have and we’ll get back to you right away.
How can Los Tamales enhance our nonprofit gala?
Music is essential for creating emotional connections between your donors and your organization. Los Tamales’ live, dynamic performances are perfect for guiding your guests down an emotional journey that will inspire generosity and leave them feeling appreciated for their contributions.
What kind of music do you play?
Los Tamales is best known for their diverse sound. Our musicians are fluent in multiple jazz styles, Latin music, funk, soul, and more. Los Tamales also has multiple original charts across many genres, allowing your event to have a truly unique sound.
What sets you apart from other bands?
Los Tamales’ dynamic repertoire is unlike any other band in the Chicagoland area. Classic songs are reimagined with new horn lines and masterfully improvised solos. We can fuse your favorite melodies into any genre, creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience that makes you think about them in a different way forever.
How many members are in your band?
Los Tamales currently has 10 musicians in its regular network, but you can customize the size of the band for your event. The minimum amount of musicians we can work with effectively is 3. You can choose to have an instrumental set and/or a set that features our vocalist.
Do you have your own audio equipment?
Los Tamales is proud to have two professional audio engineers on-board. We can provide our own audio equipment and engineering as part of our services.