Celeb Sit-In Blog Series: Mike Reno of Loverboy
In 2017, my cover band Maggie Speaks started a new program called Celebrity Sit-In. Celebrity singers from world-famous bands join Maggie Speaks on stage to perform their top four to six hits. I have been fortunate enough to do this over 30 times in the past few years, and each time I seem to learn […]
Celebrity Sit-In Blog Series: Randall Hall of Lynyrd Skynyrd
For the past 22 years, I have been performing around the globe with the award-winning Chicago based cover band Maggie Speaks. In 2017 we developed a program called Celebrity Sit-In where celebrity singers from world-famous bands join Maggie Speaks on stage to perform their greatest hits. We have done over 30 of these performances so […]
Celebrity Sit-In Series: Steve Augeri of Journey
In 2017, my cover band Maggie Speaks started a new program called Celebrity Sit-In. It has been an incredible addition for corporate events, charity galas and fundraisers, high-end weddings, and music festivals. Celebrity singers from world-famous bands join Maggie Speaks on stage to perform their top four to six hits. I have been fortunate enough […]
Celebrity Sit-In opening Blog
My love for music began as a child, my mom and dad gave me a phonograph when I was just two years old and I was hooked. My taste in music has always been quite eclectic: my musical interests began with the vocal harmony groups of the ’50s through the incredible Motown acts of the […]
Celebrity Sit-In Blog Series: Blog 1 by David Calzaretta
My love for music began as a child. My Mom and Dad got me a phonograph when I was just two years old and I was hooked. My taste in music was quite eclectic. I loved everything from the vocal harmony groups of the 50’s, through the incredible Motown acts of the 60’s. From there […]
Benefits of Hiring a Band AND DJ For Your Next Event
Having a band and DJ at your event helps set the mood and theme for your guests. Have you ever attended an event where the guests started leaving early!? Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, gala, award dinner or festival, an entertainment team gets the crowd on their feet, and creates an experience that keeps […]
What is a Production Company and Why Do You Need One?
A production company is involved in every detail of the event from planning to the day of execution. Production companies take your ideas and bring them to life with their experience, skills and knowledge of the field. An event production company can be used for something as small as an intimate family gathering, or a […]
2019 Year in Review
Magnificent Events had a fantastic year of festivals, awards, weddings, celebrity sit-ins, private and corporate events, and galas and fundraisers. Each year the team at Magnificent Events works hard to produce and execute high quality, memorable events in the Chicagoland area and around the globe! Check out some of our favorite events and big wins […]
The Evolution of the Corporate Holiday Party
The days of the white tablecloth dinner for your corporate holiday party are long behind us. Over the decades, the corporate holiday party has evolved to become a yearly experience where employees and their guests can celebrate in style. When people hear the word “holiday party” or even “party,” they expect fantastic food, fun entertainment, […]
The Value of Headliners
It is a misconception that only our corporate planning colleagues from New York or Los Angeles have access to celebrity entertainment. Booking a celebrity for an event can help make your event stand out and be talked about for months and years to come. Celebrities have a promotional pull that other entertainers just do not […]