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Pendulum Hearts
- Chicago, IL
- Country Band
- Travels up to 1000 miles
- $600 and up
Overview
The Pendulum Hearts conjure up a hip-shaking, two-stepping cocktail of Country Swing, Honky Tonk, and Gypsy Jazz. Whether they're at a swanky night club, a sweaty honky-tonk or a rowdy backyard barn dance, the band pour their souls into every single performance each and every night.
22 Reviews
We had an absolute blast with Pendulum Hearts at our outdoor rehearsal dinner! If you're looking for a fantastic country western band for next your event, big or small, we highly recommend them. With their authentic sound, professionalism, and undeniable talent, they truly elevated the celebration with a skillful blend of Western Swing, Honky Tonk, and Jazz Manouche.
Aside from their talent as performers, they were also professional and punctual. Chase, the band's fearless leader and singer/guitarist, is a responsive, clear communicator. He and the guys arrived on time and set up quickly. Their sound quality was fantastic and perfect for the setting, i.e. not too quiet and not too loud. They were also super flexible with making space and time for speeches and a two stepping lesson my sister and her husband gave at the end of the night.
10/10 would book again.
Acoustic Band, Country Singer, Dance Band, Country Band
Response from Pendulum Hearts:
Thank you for the kind words Jeremy, it was a beautiful event and we were happy to be a part of it! Congrats to you and Andrea!
If I could give 10 stars, I would! We had a Trio from Pendulum Hearts for our company holiday party and it was ah-mazing! Chase & his crew are.such.talented.musicians! We had them play for a few hours, so Chase also provided artistic direction and suggestions: like instrumentals for the first set while we were eating dinner, then add in vocals later in the evening. And their customer service was just incredible as the music -- well communicated, clear about expectations, easy to work with, timely with everything. I would book again and again and again without hesitation!
Country Band
From start to finish we had a wonderful experience with Pendulum Hearts! We will be using them again!
Acoustic Band, Country Singer, Guitarist, Singing Guitarist, Country Band
The Pendulum Hearts are truly exceptional musicians! They are stars! They are so talented and can play such a variety. They played everything from country, blues, jam band, and upbeat jazz. The entire group was so kind, professional, and fun. They are going to blow up and do big things. Don’t hesitate to book them. They are stars. We loved them and would definitely have them back!!
Country Band, Country Singer, Cover Band, Folk Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Guitarist, Singing Guitarist, Swing Band
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Pendulum Hearts did such a fantastic job playing for our wedding reception! They even learned a song for our first dance and performed it beautifully. So many of our guests told us how much they loved the vibe set by the band - and it was obvious by how many of them got out on the dance floor. They are each so talented, kind, and professional. Highly recommend!
Swing Band, Wedding Band, Country Band
Pendulum Hearts main POC, Chase was great to work with leading up to the event.
The group was on time for set up and started right at the scheduled time.
They were very good and we had a lot of fabulous compliments from our conference attendees how much they enjoyed
Country Band
Chase (lead of Pendulum Hearts) was hired for a 1-man show for a corporate dinner event. On-time, great music selection. Totally fit the bill. Very talented and professional musician.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Pendulum Hearts:
Thanks for the kind words Doug, it was a privilege to play for you and your crew!
Chase Risinger was perfect for our small anniversary dinner. My wife, our guests and I were thoroughly entertained. Very professional. Even the wait staff was dancing and singing as they served us. We will definitely consider Chase and his full band for a future event. Top notch!!
Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
We booked Chase for a birthday party & he was fantastic! Chase is a very talented musician & singer, so accommodating and such a great time. His personality was as top tier as his musical talents. We were so happy we booked Chase & would highly recommend him for your event! Thanks Chase, you made our day!
Country Singer, Guitarist
I booked Pendulum Hearts for an opening event for our new corporate office in Downtown Austin. We had limited space and sound limitations and Chase and the band were excellent. They were accommodating of the space and sound limitations, showed up early, played a great mix of songs and different types of music, and were very friendly and outgoing with everyone. I highly recommend booking them for your next event!
Country Band, Acoustic Band, Americana Band, Corporate Entertainment, Cover Band, Folk Band, Guitarist, Jazz Band, Jazz Guitarist, Singing Guitarist, Swing Band
Response from Pendulum Hearts:
Thank you for your kind words Amanda, we had a blast playing for your grand opening!
Photos from this event
If you are looking for an amazing band that your guests will love, look no further. This band was the perfect addition to our dinner in round top- not in your face, just a fabulous vibe that everyone loved.
Country Band
Chase was extremely easy to work with and catered to every request! They were perfect for our event and looking forward to booking them again!
Corporate Entertainment
We hired Chase and his band Pendulum Hearts to play at our home for a party…. They arrived on time, we’re super polite and played some of the best Country music I have heard in a long time. Friends of mine quoted that it was better than the George Strait event they attended on Friday night. Chase has a great voice and the band can play incredibly well!
Country Singer, Country Band
We had the Pendulum Hearts play at a company dinner. Heard many comments about how great they were. We would definitely hire them again.
Country Singer, Cover Band, Swing Band, Country Band
Very professional, and sounded great. Will definitely book him again for next event.
Singing Guitarist
What a great find Pendulum Hearts was! Johnny was so wonderful to plan with. When the weather turned iffy he kept in touch and was extremely flexible. The band arrived on time and set up quickly. The music was absolutely wonderful and they went with the flow of the party. They had a great menu of songs and styles. Something for everyone. A very talented group on musicians.
Country Singer, Cover Band, Guitarist, Singing Guitarist, Country Band
Did such a great job. Will definitely hire them again. Never met a nicer bunch of musicians.
Acoustic Band, Americana Band, Corporate Entertainment, Country Singer, Cover Band, Crooner, Guitarist, Indie Band, Singing Guitarist, Swing Band, Country Band
Johnny and Pendulum hearts delivered an awesome performance for our fun event at Franklin BBQ. Absolutely perfect Texas tunes! Also very responsive and great to work with on the planning. Highly recommend these guys!!
Acoustic Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist, Country Band
We had Johnny play for a private party and everyone enjoyed it. He is very talented and added a great touch to the evening.
Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
It was such a breeze planning with Pendulum Hearts, they were both talented and professional. We loved having them at our event!
Cover Band
Pendulum Hearts played our daughter's wedding reception and they were the crown jewel of the evening, aside from the new couple. They were pure class and kept the guests thoroughly entertained all evening. I communicated with them throughout the planning process and they were always responsive and accommodating. I cannot emphasize enough how excellent they were from start to finish. If you have a special event, or just want to boogie down, they will certainly not disappoint!
Country Band, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Cover Band, Jazz Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
We loved the Pendulum Hearts! They played at my husband's 50th birthday party, Johnny was so easy to work with and he was happy to help with any questions we had. They provided nice easy listening music during the dinner and fun hot jazz for dancing! They even learned a few songs for us! Would hire them again in a heartbeat!
Country Band, Jazz Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $600 and up
Gig Length: 120 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
What to Expect
Whether you book a solo, duo or a 7 piece group, the Pendulum Hearts are sure to deliver.
We promise to give you a fun-filled set of toe-tapping swing songs, barn-burners and old country favorites that everyone can sing along to.
We offer professionalism. We will maintain clear communication from the moment you book us until the last chord is played.
Be sure to check out our reviews to see what people say about working with us!
About
If you are out among the neon signs of Austin's vibrant nightlife and you happen to see the name "Pendulum Hearts" glowing on the marquee, forget whatever else you may have planned for that night and scoot your honky-tonkin' butt into that venue. Night after night, the group tears through a hip-shaking, two-stepping triple-shot of Western Swing, Jazz Manouche and Rockabilly. The hard-hitting band consists of Chase Risinger (guitar & vocals) Tony Perez (fiddle) and a rotating cast of rhythm section players and soloists including notable names such as Josh Hoag (Asleep at the Wheel, Brennan Leigh) and Zack Sapunor (Dale Watson, Hot Club of Cowtown).
Since the tender age of 13, Chase Risinger has been charming audiences with his eccentric song-writing and guitar-playing. Navigating a diverse terrain of genres, he writes about everything from extraterrestrial love to cheap beer and Buddhism. With his contagious rhythms and imaginative melodies, he has carved out a unique sound to go along with his quirky crooning.
Tony Perez graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in musical performance and then proceeded to blaze his way into the Austin music scene. He is a furiously talented violinist who consistently works the crowd up into a frenzy with his lively and exhilarating solos. His expert playing seamlessly weaves from western swing to classical motifs, from red hot jazz to country fiddling.
Ludwig Van Beethoven once said "To play a wrong note is insignificant, to play without passion is inexcusable." This is the essence of the only rule in the Pendulum Hearts; never phone it in, leave it all on the stage and everyone walks away a sweaty mess. Whether you catch these hard-hitting cats at a swanky nightclub, a sweaty honky-tonk or a backyard BBQ, you're in for an energetic evening of whimsical song-writing, spirited solos, slap happy doghouse bass, and the undeniable urge to grab a partner and cut a rug.