The Ron Smolen Orchestra is a total experience in Music and Entertainment preserving a past musical heritage and appealing to all ages.
The RSO Ten (10) piece dance orchestra consists of... …

• 4 saxophones
• 2 trumpets, 1 trombone
• bass, drum, and piano and vocals .

The RSO offers a wide variety of entertainment packages, for example…

• Dance Package… 2 to 4 hours  (or more) of dancing
• Nostalgic 2-hour concert program, or   
• A combination Show and Dance package.

The RSO is available for ballrooms, fairs, concerts, Big Band festivals, Weddings, Dances, Retirements, Reunions, and any event requiring Musical entertainment.

In addition to our 10 piece orchestra, the RSO is also able to offer an assortment of musical groups locally in Chicago.   

• 2 - 5 piece combos for smaller events
  Click here to see photos of our combo compliments of Edward (one of our many fans)
• 6- 8 piece traditional Dixieland Band
• 4- 5 piece Polka Band
• 15 - 17 piece Big Band
• Strolling Musicians for Dinner Music or in Costume for Special Events or Shopping Malls.

The above groups can perform for all events and are regularly featured at summer concerts, parades, and special events requiring specific theme music.

Please note… The 10 piece Big Band is always available for Traveling Performances.
The above Combos and specialty Orchestras are only offered locally.  All smaller groups are available for traveling performance but only as part of performance package featuring the Big Band...unless otherwise arranged.

For additional information and availability, please contact the offices of Central Booking at (773)545-1881 or email the orchestra at RSO1000@hotmail.com