We Have A Flexible Band Format

3 Band Sizes To Fit Your Event

Choose between Solo Guitar, Acoustic Duo, Electric Trio and 4-Piece Band for your party of venue.
Our flexibility with formats allows us to play different events with needs for smaller or larger bands.

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  • Chicago Acoustic Duo
Acoustic Duo
Acoustic DuoGuitar + Bass + Vocals
Double the fun for an event without percussion – great for conversation level vibe. Duos can be performed with a guitar and a bass, or 2 guitars + 2 vocals.
Electric Trio
Electric TrioGuitar + Bass + Drums
3 is a great number when it comes to music. Our electric trio can fit in smaller spaces, performance areas and more budget conscious events. But don’t worry, we still rock the house and bring a lot of ambient sonic textures to your party or venue.
4-Piece Rock Band
4-Piece Rock BandGuitar + Bass + Drums + Keys/Piano
Our full band takes the music to the next level with 4 distinct musical personalities that keep the beat, get the groove and and make the melodies that keep the crowd moving and having fun.

Client Testimonials

BackForward was Amazing

We hired BackForward for our New Year’s Eve celebration, and they were great! The music was perfect and the energy the band brought was so infectious and elevating for the environment. We loved having them play our gig, and hope to book them again in the future.

Jeff A., Restaurant / Bar Owner

Great Backyard Party

I hired BackForward for a backyard party. Had them play for 4 hours, and they sounded great!

Brad H., Party Host

Highly recommend!

Our wedding guests loved BackForward. They were very organized, easy to work with, and helped us customize the evening to meet our needs. They are very flexible, approachable, and offer affordable pricing. We enjoyed having a mixture of solo guitar, DJ, and 4 piece band and they nailed every aspect of the evening.

Claire P., Party Host

Fantastic band for any event!

We had the band up for a private event in Middleton, WI. They were wonderful in the planning process, brought lights and all the guests complimented us on what a great job they did. Super personable and enjoyed the set list! The rain did not stop us from dancing and enjoying the music all night.
Would recommend them!!!!

Lindsay K., Party Host

Great time!

Thanks Adam, Paul, & Jerry for a wonder experience.

Kevin S., Party Host

Excellent Band

Loved having this group play in our backyard for a family event. Everyone enjoyed their playlist. We will definitely have them back!

Lindsay S., Party Host

Great Group

Adam Cartwright and the gang were a standup group of individuals. A rainy day washed our the event but BackForward easily adjusted inside and provided us all with an amazing time.

Ron A., Party Host

Adam was Awesome!

Sounded great, easy to work with, will definitely book again!

Russ H., Party Host

Great songs, Fun Atmosphere

We’ve been out to listen to BackForward several times, because we know it will always be a fun time! They play familiar songs that get the crowd energized and joining in. The band makes an effort to interact with the audience, talking with them, finding their preferences so they can play some favorites, and even using audience names in their songs!

Reilly F., Party Host

FANTASTIC band for bars and parties!!

I’ve booked BackForward to play at the bar I work at in Villa Park on a half dozen dates and have seen them at a couple local backyard parties, and these guys are great! They can play as a full band or break down as a duo or trio, depending on the situation, and put on a fantastic show every time. Their repertoire is stacked with popular radio hits from the 70’s through the 2000’s that always have the crowd singing and dancing! HIGHLY recommend them for consideration as a live entertainment option for your bar or next event!

David A., Party Host

Really Fun Band

I hired BackForward after seeing them play at a local outdoor patio at a restaurant. Their sound was really good, so I hired them to play my private party. Everything went great and the songs were really good.

Noah P., Party Host

Great Band

I’ve seen BackForward play at least 20 times and they’ve always been great! We hired them for a backyard party and everyone had a great time! They do a great job of engaging with the audience and making everyone feel a part of the evening. The music they play is familiar and fun to sing along to.

John F., Party Host

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