Welcome to Shout Section! If you are looking for a big band, combo or swing band that is highly professional and a whole lot of fun, you've come to the right place! Shout Section burst on to the scene in 2007. Since then, we've been entertaining audiences at swing dances, city concerts, school clinics, weddings and corporate events all over the Midwest. We've been featured on WGN TV, WBEZ radio, and on the nationally syndicated television show, "Vampire Diaries." Staffed by some of the best musicians in the Chicago area, you're going to love listening and dancing to Shout Section Big Band!
"Oh my goodness, did we have a great time with Shout Section Big Band : Chicago Swing Band, Big Band, Jazz Band, or what?! Thank you so much for playing for us, even in the humidity 
and thank you to everyone who came out and danced! Shall we have them back again? I think so!"
Looking for a smaller version of Shout Section Big Band? Email us about our 7-10 piece mini big band. Perfect for swing dances and small venues!
Regular Members of Shout Section Big Band:
Saxophones (from the following):
- Ted Holtz
- Michael Kennedy
- Casey Fitzpatrick
- James Baum
- Mike Block
- Josh Shapiro
- Rob Nordli
- Ian Letts
- Andy Schlinder
Trombones (from the following):
- Ben Pedersen
- Andrew Thompson
- Ken Cheney
- Ben McCoy
- Ben Shanbaum
- Nick Roach
- Ryan Christianson
Trumpets (from the following):
- Josh Jern
- John Dorhauer
- Nick Drozdoff
- Michael Stewart
- Brett Dean
- Jon Rarick
- Andrew Egizio
- Roger Ingram
Piano:
- Stuart Seale
- Alex Stombres
Bass:
- James Wenzel
- Michael Benning
- Aaron Mitter
- Mary Halm
Drums (from the following):
- Josh Calef
- Jon Wenzel
- Ken White
- Greg Hartman
Guitar:
- Mike Maneechote
Vocals:
- Amy Yassinger
- Vanessa Norman
- Sam Fazio
Special Thanks To Photographers:
- Roots of Life Photography
- Hazelton Photography
- Brandon Liu
- Erin Drewitz
