ZACH

ARTISTIC INFLUENCES: 
LCD Soundsystem, James Blake, Toro y Moi, Hiatus Kaiyote, Kaytranada, Gilles Peterson, Madlib

💪​ LOW-KEY FLEX: 
I once performed a sold out show at the House of Blues Chicago! 

NICHE: 
I've played ALL sorts of music at weddings but every once in a while I get some fellow former 00's indie kids who want some LCD Soundsystem, MGMT, or Passion Pit. I enjoy mixing that genre with classic wedding tunes 🎵
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FUN FACT:
​I play keys in my own band Karma Fête 🎹 When I'm not DJing a wedding on Saturdays, catch me at the Green Mill running sound for the Paper Machete comedy/music variety show! We regularly have drop-ins from the SNL cast and popular comedy TV shows 🎭

ZACH B'S MIXES

These are just a few samples to give you a snapshot of what we have to offer. We are always happy to customize our mixing and song selection to suit your style. 

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Zach is a lifelong musician, and a tech savvy audiofile. He is a classically trained pianist who began writing and performing music in his teenage years. While obtaining his BA in Music Technology at Transylvania University, Zach was frequently invited to join the stage with a number of local bands, eventually landing a spot DJing for a local hip hop act. What began as a fun way to open and close shows, eventually evolved into a passion and a profession. 

Zach is well regarded for his ability to select both lesser-known tracks and modern hits that are guaranteed to get people moving. With a wide range of tastes and musical experience, he is able to put together a playlist for any occasion.

Currently Zach spends his days engineering sessions for a variety of musicians in his production studio, writing and mixing his own music, and gigging with a few different local acts. When he’s not in the studio, you might find him riding down Lake Front Trail or catching a jazz concert at the Green Mill tavern near his apartment.

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We had the absolute pleasure of working with Green Line Talent and their fantastic DJ, Zach, for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of amazing.

Zach, in particular, was an absolute delight to plan with. He brought great energy and enthusiasm to the process, making every meeting and conversation a breeze. His passion for music and his understanding of what we wanted for our special day was just what we were looking for and it was evident that he genuinely cared about making our wedding unforgettable.

The music at our wedding was an absolute hit, and we received countless compliments from our guests. Zach's ability to read the crowd and keep the dance floor alive was remarkable. The playlist perfectly blended our personal favorites and crowd-pleasers, ensuring that everyone had a fantastic time.

Chelsey & Britt

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We used Green Line Talent for our wedding reception and they were wonderful to work with. I really like the survey they have on their website to help us determine what types of music we wanted for various parts of our reception. We also liked how many DJs they have with different styles. We were paired with Zach and he was everything we could have hoped for. He requested to meet us in person and got our music style down as well as the exact type of songs we did and did not want. He also made sure no guests made unannounced speeches. Highly suggest Green Line Talent and Zach for your event or wedding.

Sara & Kyle

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DJ Zach Bain is a phenomenal person and we don't have enough words to describe his efforts and strong character. He made sure to connect with us very early on to get a good idea about ours likes in music and genres. Come wedding day, which was in an outdoor setting, we experienced an inclement weather situation in Chicago's summer months. But Zach, being a trooper, came through and managed to keep the mood of the party uplifted. He is the reason for the party to go on smoothly without any interruption in entertainment. Zach is not only a superb DJ but a strong willed and selfless person who goes above and beyond to make sure the client and their guest are enjoying the party. I would strongly recommend to have Zach as their DJ at any event they choose to have in future.

Shashwato & Iu-Luen

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Greenline talent was a fantastic talent agency to work with. We completed a short form and they recommended a few DJs that fit our needs and wants. Each DJ had a mix that we were able to preview to feel out their genre and style.
We worked with Zach and he smashed it out of the park. We met with him a month before the wedding and did a comprehensive overview of the different types of music we would like (and not like). We compiled a spotify playlist with all the different music for different parts of the wedding. Zach read the room with skill and played music that kept the party going. Many of our guests commented on the fantastic music and we loved how many people were on the dance floor instead of sitting in their seats. If the party didn’t end at midnight I’m sure everyone could have gone another hour or two.
Thank you Zach for facilitating an amazing party. We appreciated your communication and making this an unforgettable experience.

Brittany & Alex

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I cannot recommend GLT & specifically our wedding DJ Zach highly enough! We really wanted someone who would not just understand our taste in music, but who would also read the room & keep the full audience engaged. The dance floor was booming till the final minute of the event! I have heard nothing but glowing feedback from guests since, & I think it says a lot when friends text you just to say how great the DJ was. I'll be recommending Zach to everyone I know...& am already trying to come up with some other event I could hire him for. Thank you Zach & the GLT team for helping us create the perfect night!

Emily & David

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We worked with Green line talent, specifically DJ Zach Bain-Selbo, and could not be happier with how the night went! The dance floor was packed and we received many compliments on the music from all age groups! Zach made the planning process so easy, meeting us in person beforehand to go through our preferences in-depth. He was more than willing to help us with a few special family song requests/shoutouts which we were grateful for. A DJ plays such an important role in the wedding and we would 100% recommend Zach! We also worked with Hannah at GLT to find an acoustic guitarist for our ceremony and cocktail hour who was really great as well. Thank you!!

Molly & Eric

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Zach was a pleasure to work with ! He was super organized and excellent with clarifying exactly what we wanted for our wedding reception. He brought the sound system for outdoor wedding and help guide us through our reception. Greenline Talent's structure and forms help to make the whole process clear and easy too. We were worried that our dance floor would be empty since we had mix of so many 50 year olds and 20 year olds. Zach was able to collaborate with us and find just the right beats to keep all of us dancing all night long. His overall style is low key so that the bride and groom and the music was the where the attention was at. We got so many compliments on how fun the night was! Thank you Zach!

Heather & Tom

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We had DJ Zach B at our wedding on 7/16/22, and he was awesome! He seemed very knowledgeable about music, and he asked several detailed questions about which kind of music we would like played at different points throughout the night. He helped brainstorm specific artists we'd like to have played, and he was easy to talk to. The day of, he arrived on time, set up his gear (which sounded great) and acted professionally. He wanted to follow our lead for the pacing of the evening and encouraged us to enjoy our wedding. He asked us if we had "must plays," and he waited to play those until he saw we were out on the dance floor (and not while we were taking pictures or making the rounds). We strongly recommend DJ Zach and all of Green Line to anyone! All around cool and kind dude :)

Kathryn & Jack

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Zach (from greenline talent) DJ'ed our wedding and did an absolutely fantastic job. Zach is a true professional. Not only did he take the time to understand what we were hoping for at our wedding, what our music tastes were, what our guests would want to hear, and how all of that would fit into the overall experience of the night -- he also knows how to fill in the gaps with what everyone needs and wants to hear. When it came down to start the night off with dancing, every song followed perfectly from the last, and everyone danced the entire night. If you book Zach for your wedding or event, you won't regret it.

Joel & Katie

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Zach was the DJ for our wedding and he absolutely nailed the music choices we were hoping for. He met with us prior to discuss our taste and although my wife and I had somewhat different tastes in music, he was able to blend the two seamlessly and keep the energy up the entire night. We had a small wedding (less than 60) and it was incredible that Zach's energy was great enough to keep people on the dance floor consistently the ENTIRE night. Guests of all ages were raving to us post-wedding about how there was really a song for everyone. Would highly recommend Green Line Talent, and specifically Zach!

Nathan F

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There aren’t enough words to express how great of an experience we had with Zach from Green Line Talent. He played EXACTLY what we wanted. We wanted a packed dance floor throughout the night and that is precisely what we got - we had so many people come up to us and tell us how great the music was from start to finish. Zach also took the time to make sure that he knew exactly how to pronounce all of the names in our wedding party - it was clear that he’d put in a lot of time/effort for our wedding!

Stephanie &  Jonathan

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Zach was our DJ for our wedding this past weekend and WOW! He was a hit! The music was incredible. Our friends and family couldn't stop talking about what a fun mix of music it was. Zach and the Green Line team worked with us throughout the whole process to make sure they understood our preferred music and vibe. Everything went so smoothly! Zach was so friendly and really made the night special. We'd highly recommend Zach and anyone else at Green Line Talent for your wedding or events!

Emma & Nathan

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Loved working with Green Line Talent. Zach was our DJ, he listened to all our requests and was able to keep a good flow of music the entire night. Very easy to communicate with, very detailed. Everything was great!

Erin & Matt

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Green Line Talent was a joy to work with from start to finish. Like many couples, we were affected by COVID-19 and had to move our date three times. Each time Green Line Talent was responsive and flexible for us. They have multiple DJs to choose from with a great profile for each on their website. We went with Zach Bain-Selbo and were so happy we did. He was responsive, did a fantastic job the day of, and had a planning meeting with us a month beforehand to get to know us and our musical likes/dislikes. I would 100% recommend Zach and Green Line Talent to anyone considering hiring them!

Shannon & Kevin

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A great dancefloor was my top priority when planning our wedding - it was the first thing I booked - and Zach made sure the dancefloor was going the whole night. I had a lot of opinions for the wedding music and was able to coordinate ahead of time along with day-of changeups. Zach accommodated my vibe suggestions as well as playing several deep cuts from my wedding planning playlist throughout the night.

I may be biased, but this was the most consistently lively wedding dancefloor I've experienced. I had to do a lot of running around on the night, but every time I made my way for 90 seconds of dancing, the crowd and music was perfect. Zach is a huge reason why. I don't plan on having another wedding, but if I did, I'd hire Zach again in a heartbeat.

Steve & Cierra

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Green Line Talent was so great to work with! Such a thoughtful and responsive team. They were able to accommodate our MULTIPLE date moves, and offered tons of flexibility.

Zach Bain-Selbo was our DJ day of and he was wonderful! Some family members performed a special song for my mother/daughter dance and he made sure they had everything they needed and were able to do a sound check before hand. He also helped us pull off a huge surprise dance for our guests. We cannot thank him enough!

Jessica & Kevin

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Zach was our DJ for our August 2021 wedding and we could not have been happier. From the minute we booked Green Line Talent, we instantly felt at ease. They had a fun questionnaire to help us figure out our style, and about 2 months out Zach set up an intro call with us to learn more about what we were looking for. He was really responsive on email, too, when we had a few logistics questions. The day of the wedding, he arrived early and played amazing tunes that got so many people on the dance floor. This made me especially happy since I wasn't sure if people would dance at our brunch wedding, but thanks to Zach, they did! I'd highly recommend GLT for your wedding.

Lauren & Raj

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We booked Green Line Talent for our wedding and they did an amazing job. Zach was incredibly easy to work with and made sure the night ran smoothly. He was very helpful in creating the playlist with our music interests in mind. I would absolutely recommend to a friend/family member!

Meredith & Brian

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We hired GLT for our October wedding and we are so happy we choose them! We choose Zach to DJ our wedding, and he was simply amazing! Our dance floor was completely packed the entire night, and everyone since has told us how amazing the music was at our wedding! He totally understood what we were looking for, and did not disappoint! They were so easy to work with, and I did not have to stress about the music at all. When booking we had a zoom meeting with the one of the owners of the company, she was so incredibly nice and went out of her way to ease any anxieties we had. We are so happy we hired Green Line for our wedding!

Madison & John

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We had Zach for our DJ and he absolutely crushed it! The music selection was exactly what we wanted and we got so many compliments from our guests. Would definitely recommend Zach! The process leading up to the big day with Zach and Green Line Talent was easy and stress free which is all we could ask for. Overall great experience!

Dan & Carolyn

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Zach was an excellent DJ for our wedding this past June! We couldn't be happier with the music selection from our ceremony all the way to the reception. We had a great time getting to know Zach as he stuck with us for 2.5 years through 2 postponement dates due to the pandemic. Zach was excellent to work with, very prompt on emails, and helped bring our vision of music choices to life at our wedding!

Kaitlin & Erik

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The Greenline team was flexible throughout the wedding planning process, especially with 2 reschedules. DJ Zach's knowledge and experience helped make the day flow smoothly despite our complicated timeline and complex venue set up.

Jennifer & Eric

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Zach was our DJ for our wedding and he was absolutely spectacular. Music was one of the most important parts of the wedding for us, and Zach more than delivered on expertise, equipment, and MC-ing skills. He kept everything moving smoothly throughout the night and was able to quickly pick up on the energy of the party. Our dance floor was not empty for a single second, and he did an expert job of mixing in the exact type of music we wanted. We had an extensive planning session with Zach prior to our wedding, where we discussed our ideas for music during the ceremony, at cocktail hour, during dinner, and of course, for dancing. He was also so polite, respectful, and easy to work with--he focused so hard on making the event about us and executing our vision. Zach made it so clear that we were in capable hands, which really allowed us to relax and enjoy our wedding. It's been almost a month and our friends are STILL talking about our amazing DJ. 10/10 would hire again! Don't hesitate!

Jane & Brian

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Zach did a great job with our wedding. Perfect selection of music that catered to the entire crowd, from young to old. The dance floor was packed the entire night. Everybody had an amazing time.​

Jason & Melanie 

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​Zach did an amazing job. He kept the party movin' and groovin' all night and everyone who attended the wedding came back to us afterwards and said how much fun they had and how great the music was. We would definitely ask Zach back to DJ any future event.

David & Cathy

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We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Green Line Talent if you are looking for easy to work with owners for planning, talented DJs, and music to keep your dancefloor full all night long! Elissa and Erica were awesome to work with from the beginning and very responsive. Their recommendation for a DJ to fit our style was spot on with Zach and their website is set up to easily research which DJ’s style works best for you. We were able to talk with Zach before signing the contract and he immediately sold us with his kindness, can-do attitude, and experience. When filling out the planning form and talking with Zach a couple months in advance, he was very helpful in making sure he had a playlist of music we liked and knew the plan for the day of. My husband was especially interested in being involved, so Zach even sent over the list of songs a week in advance for review. We LOVED that he allowed us to be a big part of the process. Also, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the team was so supportive and flexible throughout the process of trying to adapt to state re-opening and mitigation restrictions. The day of our wedding, Zach exceeded our expectations by helping the ceremony and reception run smoothly, hand delivering my first drink from the bar (how sweet was that?!!), checking in throughout the night, adjusting for 30 minutes of overtime when the party wasn’t ready to end, and keeping the dancefloor full all night long! My husband and I have never been much for the dancing at weddings, but with our type of music, DJ Zach, and no cheesy line dances…we were out on the dancefloor THE ENTIRE NIGHT!! We could not have asked for a better experience or people to work with to make our night unforgettable!​

Shelby & Kyle

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We loved working with Green Line Talent for our wedding in Chicago. Our DJ, Zach, did an awesome job at our wedding! We received many compliments from our guests that he played music that attracted all age levels at our wedding to get them up and dancing. The dance floor was never empty all night! My husband and I had to postpone our wedding twice and Green Line Talent was so understanding and helpful through the stressful times. Elissa and Erica were on top of emails and questions! They were great at sending reminder emails and checking in before our big day! I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a DJ!

Kaitlin & Eric

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The team at Green Line Talent (GLT) is so incredibly responsive and diligent. Partnering with them was easy - which is exactly what you want out of a music vendor.

Across the board, everyone (Elissa & Erica, DJ Zach, Violinist Hannah) was professional, receptive, and talented. People enjoyed the violin music, raved (yes, raved) about the music during dinner, and sang along all night as Zach blended songs. Without hesitation, I would recommend GLT to anyone.

CJ & Scott

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We were absolutely blown away by our experience with Green Line Talent and especially our DJ, Zach, for our wedding. We currently live in Phoenix, AZ but had our wedding back home in Chicago, IL. Green Line Talent was recommended by our event planner and even after talking to other DJ companies we felt like Green Line Talent was exactly what we wanted. They aren't your cookie cutter massive wedding DJ company. Zach's profile stood out to us because of his experience in ALL areas of music through his life and career, not just weddings. We had all of our meetings via Skype and email and he was really flexible with our busy work schedules and the time zone differences. Zach took our WIDE RANGE of music tastes and mixed them into the perfect set for cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. It wasn't just a playlist either, he had awesome transitions from song to song and was able to read the crowd well.He also handled our "no play list" and guest requests professionally and appropriately. I've never seen so many people out on the dance floor and we got so many compliments from friends and family in regards to the music all night. We have nothing but positive things to say about Green Line Talent and our DJ Zach and we definitely recommend them without hesitation to anyone who is looking for a personal, unique DJ experience for their wedding/event!

Jess & Steve

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Green Line Talent was wonderful to work with, from start to finish! Erica and Elissa are friendly and communicative and were very open to working with the vision we had for music at our wedding celebration from the first conversation we had with them. DJ Zach continued with the great hospitality and was incredibly easy to work with. The process for sharing our music suggestions and preferences was very organized, and Zach did a fantastic job of playing the tunes we selected, while also adding his own touch that was very consistent with our taste. Our guests danced the whole time and we go so many compliments on the music. I highly recommend Green Line Talent if you're looking for professional, friendly, and talented DJ services in Chicago!

Claire & Nick

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We absolutely loved working with Zach! We were very impressed with how detailed he was and what an interest he took to get to know both of us. He asked the questions we wouldn't have even thought of to ensure he fully understood our taste and what we envisioned for our day. He certainly delivered! From the minute the dancefloor was open until the end of the last song we had everyone on the dancefloor! He played a perfect mix of my husband and I's tastes and it was exactly what we wanted but didn't know how to explain. Thanks Zach!!​ ​

Maddi & Eric

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Zach from Green Line Talent was great. We were cutting it close to find a DJ for our wedding and really lucked out working with him. He took the time to meet with us several weeks in advance of our big day to brainstorm ideas and get a sense of the feel we wanted for the event. He also helped us track down a polka song to include. In addition, he made excellent suggestions based on what we had come up with beforehand. The day of the event we went with having the ceremony on the venue's outdoor terrace. We hadn't decided before whether or not we wanted music during the ceremony. Zach, along with our day-of coordinator extraordinaire, went ahead and put on music, which turned out to be perfect. ​

Steve & Jill

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