On this page are some of our favorite dance, party and event bands. Our talent roster includes many of the East Coast's most sought after performers and recording session players.
We list our prices. We believe clients are entitled to know the price of the band before they call. Prices below are the regular (maximum) price for a local performance of each full band. Non-local travel will generally be more; weekday performances or a performance by less than the entire band will usually be less.
We can help you select the very best band for your event. We know and trust all the bands featured below and have no hesitation in recommending any of them; but we also recognize that choice of live music is an extremely individual decision. We can provide more information concerning any of our groups. We will also encourage you to speak directly to the band leader before you make a final decision.
We list our prices. We believe clients are entitled to know the price of the band before they call. Prices below are the regular (maximum) price for a local performance of each full band. Non-local travel will generally be more; weekday performances or a performance by less than the entire band will usually be less.
We can help you select the very best band for your event. We know and trust all the bands featured below and have no hesitation in recommending any of them; but we also recognize that choice of live music is an extremely individual decision. We can provide more information concerning any of our groups. We will also encourage you to speak directly to the band leader before you make a final decision.
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Amaretto
Price Range $5000 - $7000
Amaretto brings the excitement of an authentic club band to the intimacy of a private event. Amaretto has appeared with Winonna Judd, The Four Tops, the Spinners, and the Pointer Sisters. This uniquely talented dance band includes two dynamic lead vocalists and full horn and rhythm sections. Led by New York music director and bassist David Fletcher, all of the members of Amaretto are sought-after recording session players. [more info]
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DC Fusion
Price Range $4000 - $6000
DC Fusion: two dynamic vocalists with undeniable chemistry join forces with the some of the most in-demand instrumentalists in the region to create a band that sounds great and feels just right. DC Fusion is a band whose passion for music is matched only by their joy in entertaining.. [more info]
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Curbside Manner
Price Range $1500 - $2500
Curbside Manner is a young 5-piece band that entertains with original modern pop, with roots in the classic blues-rock of the 70's combined with modern pop sounds that will remind audiences of Vampire Weekend and The Strokes. Professional players with years of experience, CSM's combination of classical and jazz training with youthful rock ambition results in a unique, energetic sound. [more info]
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Hello Brooklyn
Price Range $4500 - $5500
HELLO BROOKLYN is a 5-piece cover band from New York City that specializes in top 40 dance, hip hop and female pop songs, as well as an array of party songs and medleys. The band maintains a diverse upbeat setlist. The band features three lead vocalists. [more info]
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White Wedding 80's
Price Range $5000 - $7500
White Wedding is one of the most awesome 80's Tribute bands in the area. The band has played some of the most prestiges venues in New York. BB Kings, SOB , Brooklyn Bowl and often on the Jersey Shore. Guests are brought back to1985 with the band’s great character singers such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Blondie,U2. [more info]
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T'Akila Jones
Price Range $3500 - $4500
T’Akila Jones (TJ) is a five piece band based in Northern Virginia that has fast become a crowd favorite since forming in November of 2010. TJ stuns with a night of music that keeps fans eagerly wondering what they are going to perform next.. [more info]
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| Invitation
Price Range $3500 - $5000
Invitation is the metro area’s favorite party band. Stunning lead vocalist Jessica Lynn, inspiring lead guitarist Jerry Lynn together lead Invitation. This band is a favorite among professional event planners. [more info]
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Price Range $5000 - $7000
PROFESSIONAL, EXTREMELY TALENTED, AND EXCITING are a few words to describe BroadSound. This ten piece band is perfect for your wedding or corporate event. The Band consists of ten pieces including four lead singers, three piece horn section (trumpet, Saxophone and Trombone) and a tight four piece rhythm section. BroadSound is extremely versatile and performs top 40 dance hits from pop/ rock to hip-hop, country, jazz, reggae, salsa and merengue . [more info]
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| Rendezvous
Price Range $4000 - $6000
A true variety dance band covering repertoire from the 1940's to the '90's with stunning authenticity. Stellar male and female lead vocals, a popping rhythm section and one of the area's best horn sections combine for an outstanding sound. Rendezvous has true professionals who know how to create a fantastic party. The band is led by bassist Kevin Olivera. [more info]
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Kaleidoscope
Price Range $5000 - $7000
Kaleidoscope is a high energy, 10 piece dance band that delivers a tight, powerful mix of the best dance tunes from the 60’s to contemporary Top 40. They feature a three piece horn section, jamming’ rhythm section and three outstanding lead vocalists guarantee you the very best in live party entertainment -
incredible energy, on-stage charisma, outstanding choreography, awesome vocal harmonies, funky grooves and tight arrangements. [more info] |
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Price Range $5000 - $7000
Time Machine takes pride in featuring musicians who have exceptional versatility and a high professional level of musical ability. Every player in this band makes a living full time as a musician. All music is performed live - without computer or pre-recorded tape enhancements.Time Machine creates a party atmosphere wherever they perform. [more info]
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Fresh Air
Price Range $6500 - $8000
Fresh Air is one of the most popular bands in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. Fresh Air plays all the hits with enthusiasm and authenticity. Their energy onstage and interaction with party guests keeps the dance floor jammin' all night long. Fresh Air's vocalists have fabulous voices and personalities to match. [more info]
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Tapestry
Price Range $3000 - $4500
Tapestry is a high energy, eclectic dance band performing top - 40, swing, country and oldiest. Led by veteran band leader Donnie Bruce, the band features a dynamic femal vocalist and rockin rhythm seciton. [more info]
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Horizon
Price Range $4000 - $6000
Horizon provides exceptional live music entertainment for special events Horizon's repertoire spans five decades - from Big Band Swing and Broadway Standards to Motown, Classic Rock, 70's Disco, and Contemporary Top 40. Horizon offers optional songs sung in Spanish, French, Italian, and Hebrew. Every song style is performed with enthusiasm . [more info]
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Vintage Motown Review
Price Range $8500 - $10000
Vintage is an exciting new addition. Vintage showcases the talents of five male vocalists performing classic Motown and R&B hits, complete with the dazzling choreography that made groups like the Temptations, Four Tops, and Smokey Robinson so wildly popular in the '60s and '70s. [more info]
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| The C. Barnes Project
Price Range $4000 - $6000
The C. Barnes Project is a 10-piece band that plays it ALL! from jazz standards to rock 'n' roll, and salsa to R&B. They perform at weddings and corporate functions, moving fluidly between the different types of affairs with an ease that you don't always find in "variety" bands... but then, the C. Barnes Project is KNOWN for its professionalism as well as showmanship. [more info]
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The Rise Band 'n Show
Price Range $3500 - $5000
Authentic R and B, soul and Motown as it was meant to be played. Led by experienced band leader Ernest Bennett on trumpet, The Rise Band is truly a show in the Motor City tradition. [more info]
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After Hours
Price Range $3500 - $5000
After Hours offers the versatility, professionalism of the best event bands, energy and drive of the best bar bands. Terry Ahmed and his colleagues know how to motivate a dance floor. [more info]
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Father's Children
Price Range $2500 - $4000
Rocking rhythm’s and soulful vocals. this band has the heart of r and b. The tight harmonies are reminiscent of The Temptations and the Four Tops.. [more info]
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VoCus
Price Range $2000 - $3500
Vocus is a versatile, classic r and b party band, outstanding keyboard/vocals and female vocalist. Big sound, great repertoire, solid dance beats from a smaller band. [more info]
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The Acousticats
Price Range $2000 - $3500
New Orleans flavored acoustic rock and swing jazz at its best Lead vocalist and band leader Rich Amelang can do credible covers of Jimmy Buffett, Louis Armstrong, smooth latin jazz in Portugese, as well as classic rock and motown dance tunes. [more info]
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The Jim Bennett Band
Price Range $1500 - $2500
Jim Bennett, leader/bass player/vocalist, rocks with his trademark urban, edgy sound. In the authentic style of the great Motown bands, and southern blues/r and b bands, this band will “rock the house”. [more info]
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Price Range $3000 - $4500
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Price Range $5000 - $7000
Born In Cincinnati Ohio, Brandon Combs had his first album (8 track) memorized by the age of 16 months (Earth, Wind & Fire’s, “All N All”). Chosen to open for acts such as the Grammy Award winning gospel groups Commissioned and Take 6, it became clear that Brandon was well on his way to establishing himself among the who’s who of contemporary gospel and r and b. [more info]
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Price Range $5000 - $7000
Let the good times roll with a jumpin' big band, dazzling vocalists, swing dancers and more. The lovely "Andrews Sisters" vocal trio bring the magic of the 1940's to your guests with memorable wartime songs like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree", "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen", "Rum and Coca Cola" and more! Dressed to the hilt and All-American as apple pie, these ladies are always a hit. [more info]
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Full House
Price Range $8000 - $11000
Our gimmick has always been no gimmick - just the music, performed authentically and true to the original artists, with a high energy presentation. Long Island has long been known as a hotbed for "cover" bands, and at times that term has gotten a bad connotation. Full House is The Ultimate Cover Band, and it is our ultimate compliment to wear that title. [more info] |
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New York Minute
Price Range $9000 - $12000
New York Minute offers one set rehearsed band that has been serving the industry for 8 years now providing the BEST in live music & event production. New York Minute is available from 7 to 21 pieces. We have performed in Paris, West Palm Beach Florida, Houston Texas, Cleveland, as well as the tri-state area. [more info] |
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Soul Be It
Price Range $9000 - $12000
SOUL BE IT is New York’s hottest premiere performance band.Complete with front line choreography, young interactive lead vocalists, a killer rhythm section, and a featured slammin’ 5 piece horn section. The “Soul Horns”, are most known for their performance on the album dubbed by The Reverend Al Sharpton as “The OFFICIAL Tribute to the late, great James Brown”. [more info] |
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Love Revival Orchestra
Price Range $12000 - $15000
If you're looking for an exciting, young act with unparalleled energy - an act that is not just "going through the motions" but feels genuine joy and love entertaining and playing music, look no further. The Love Revival Orchestra is happy to work with you to arrange ANY song in ANY style you can think of, but we specialize in Classic Rock from Billy Joel to the Beatles to Elton John, the Soul of Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding, feel-good motown and New Orleans party music that comes complete with parades. [more info] |
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The Sheatles
Price Range $4000 - $7000
NEW TWIST TO THE FAB FOUR! 2010, I READ THE NEWS TODAY, OH BOY! Five talented WOMEN join together to create the newest and hottest tribute act to The Beatles! The Sheatles can honestly claim to be the US's only all female tribute band to the Fab Four![more info] |
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Groove Buffet
Price Range $5000 - $7000
Paying homage to Soul legends, founded solely on passion for the music, Groove Buffet formed in early 2005 has become one of the best Classic R&B, Motown & Soul acts on the East Coast Groove Buffet captures the true spirit of what the music was all about. People want to get up and dance to every song that they perform. [more info] |
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