Amaris Trio is a wedding classical music ensemble operating out of Reston, Virginia. Consisting of Shearom on violin, Ryan on cello, and Stephanie on piano, this award-winning trio brings over a decade of performance experience to every occasion. Professional and faith-driven, they are available to provide beautiful music for celebrations across Northern Virginia, DC, and the surrounding areas.

Formed in 1996 by harmonica player & songwriter Scott Spearly, guitarist Tim Mitchell and claw-hammer banjo champion Paul Mackrell, the combo initially performed as a steadfast trio throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia for nearly ten years. As their name and reputation as a hard-driving old-time hillbilly-jazz band has grown, The Knuckledusters now perform mostly as a group of five, taking to the interstates and stretching performances from Washington D.C. to New York.

Sweet Yonder is a fired-up, all-women, bluegrass band — think Steel Drivers meets the Carter Family. They deliver a soulful punch in every performance with straight up instrumental attitude and truly inspiring vocal harmonies. The driving mix of banjo, mandolin, guitar and bass combined with powerful vocals makes this a show you don’t want to miss.

International veterans of stage, screen and television, Bob Perilla’s Big Hillbilly Bluegrass performance highlights include a screen appearance in Chris Rock’s “Head of State,” a live television gig with Earl Scruggs, multiple Kennedy Center concerts and a residence at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. At the request of the U.S. Department of State, Big Hillbilly Bluegrass has toured Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan and the Dominican Republic over the past several years, thus crowning Big Hillbilly Bluegrass as America’s defacto Bluegrass Ambassadors.

The Satin Doll Trio is an elegant ensemble that performs in the intimate "supper club" jazz style made popular by artists such as Julie London, Sarah Vaughan, and Peggy Lee during the early 1950's. They have appeared on the stages of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Corcoran Gallery’s Armand Hammer Auditorium, and have made television appearances on the BET Jazz channel programs "Jazz Central" and "Impressions". The group makes regular appearances at prestigious venues throughout the Washington D.C. area and Eastern United States.

Élan Noelle is an exceptional singer with a crowd pleasing repertoire consisting of Jazz standards, RnB, Soul and Pop hits from today and yesteryear. Her vocals are accompanied by guitar or piano and together this acoustic duo presents an enticing musical performance. Élan has been performing in the DMV region and throughout the East Coast for over a decade with some of the most talented musicians renowned in the area.

Established in 1999 The Groove Spot Band & Show has provided music and entertainment for over 15 years. Our genre includes Motown, R&B, Soul, Pop, Jazz, Rock and Blues. We are a versatile group of musicians that easily adapts to ever changing audiences and occasions. We provide a wide range of music at affordable pricing and can be booked in various combinations – from 4 to 5 musicians to as many as eleven.

Keeping it simple and soulful, Brent & Company combines country, reggae and pop with improvisation to create memorable and refreshing music with heart and soul. Performing over 250 shows a year, this is a sound crafted on the road and in front of audiences nationwide at private events, colleges & clubs.

Born in Washington, D.C. and raised by the world, Eli Lev is a traveler, self-proclaimed folk hero, and a passionate musician Eli performs as a solo artist and now with his new band, The Fortunes Found – featuring the powerful rhythms of DC all-star drummer Michael Miraglia; big bass tones of wunderkind bassist Bojan Novevski from Macedonia, and mandolin player Corey Thuro from Baltimore who maintains a folk grounding while exploring the brave tones afforded to him by his expansive pedalboard.

Founded in 2010 by bassist, Daniel Gallagher and Guitarist Josh Earls; Chasing Autumn started out under the name “Sullivan”. Sullivan played acoustic duet style songs and quickly moved on to more elaborate songs, adding vocals and more instruments. In 2013, preceding the release of their 3rd album “Northern Lights” the band saw the addition of singer, Logan Harpine. With this lineup, the band released two more albums, a Folk influenced EP titled “It’s Alright”, and an extensive 19 song full album titled “New Beginnings”.

Rock X is a live karaoke & cover band that performs all over the Northern VA, D.C., and Maryland areas. Whether it be a wedding, birthday party, business event, or a lively bar, Rock X is sure to be the perfect fit and play a variety of music to please audience members of all ages. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sing with a live band behind you? Well, with Rock X, you can! They have a screen with lyrics on stage just for you! Simply look over the song list, text the number at the top with your name and song choice, and YOU can come up and take the mic for a song.

Cristian has performed with many of the best musicians in the Washington DC area (i.e.: Victor Provost, Joe McCarthy, John Kocur, Emmanuel Trifilio, etc.) and played at some of the top venues in the Metropolitan area, such as Blues Alley, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Bohemian Caverns, Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, and Twins Jazz. Cristian has performed in Canada and Dominican Republic, and in 2011, he performed as part of the GMU Jazz Ensemble in Shanghai and Beijing. Recently, Cristian has toured Bolivia and Korea.

DJR Sessions specializes in digital video advertisement providing deep and dynamic creative direction for artists, entrepreneurs, and educators. Photographer based in the Washington D.C. area. My only goal is "The feed from my thoughts, become food for your soul"

Taken from her nickname, "Jaye Bird" given by her late grandmother and her vision for creativity, "Bird's Eye" was developed. Jaye is a self-taught District of Columbia & Maryland-based photographer. She is dedicated to capturing life in its vast array of colors, emotion and sentiments, while creating a relaxed atmosphere to allow clients to simply, BE themselves. She believes that ALL people are extraordinary in their own way and reflect beauty and life. It is always her mission and passion to help others and therefore, provide affordable services and great memories for each of her clients.

Shades of Gray is a popular 6-piece dance band from Richmond, VA. We play a huge variety of music guaranteed to get your guests — even the shy ones — up on the dance floor and having a great time! Our group consists of two dynamic female vocalists backed by seasoned pros on drums, keys, guitar, and bass. We can also add a great sax player to the mix, if desired. We have a full sound and lighting system suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings to amp up the fun. Have a play list in mind? Decades or artists that make you and your guests smile wide?

Bumper Jacksons perform the sounds of American Music from the streets of New Orleans to Appalachian hollers. Unafraid to scrap together new sounds from forgotten 78’s, the Bumper Jacksons elegantly balance paying homage to the traditions while fashioning their own unique, playful style. In five short years, Bumper Jacksons grew from a duo to a brassy seven-piece, with horns and pedal steel. They’ve been honored multiple times as the Mid-Atlantic’s “Artist of the Year” & “Best Traditional Band” at the Washington Area Music Awards. Bumper Jacksons bring you into the center of a party where everyone’s invited and the dance floor never sleeps.

Monikais a professional harpist in Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia where she is in demand as a performer and teacher. Current teaching appointments include the Levine School of Music, and the Concord Hill School. She maintains a private harp studio in her home and directs the Maryland Classic Youth Harp Ensemble at Strathmore Hall. Monika is a regular coach for the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras and Young Artists of America, also at Strathmore. She serves on the board of directors at Young Artists of America.

My main goal is to share, document and preserve! What I wouldn’t do now to have a video of my grandparents on their farm, harvesting chile and watermelon on their horse-pulled wagon or family members as children! We all wish to have these beautiful keepsakes so, that is exactly what I am doing today; preserving these wonderful events for current and future generations to enjoy!

Kristen is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts with a BFA in Harp Performance with a Voice Minor. She has toured nationally with the New Christy Minstrels, and played with such names as Ray Charles, Tony Bennet, Victor Borge and Shirley Jones.

Harp music adds a touch of sophistication to any event. With years of experience performing for hundreds of weddings, parties and other special events, Melissa caters to your musical wishes to provide the lavish and elegant atmosphere you've been dreaming about for your special day. Melissa can perform in a variety of settings as a soloist or with duos, trios and other ensembles. She has performed for countless events in the Washington DC area.

Jeff Hayes has been playing the piano in the metropolitan Washington DC area since the 1980s. He has played solo piano at the area’s finest hotels and clubs. Jeff has played for conventions, fundraisers, and every type of celebration imaginable. Jeff’s repertoire runs the gamut from classical and movie themes to current popular hits. “From Fauré to Fallout Boy” as he likes to say. In addition to his solo work, Jeff is a fine accompanist and works with classical and pop singers and musical theatre groups. He currently accompanies the Sapphires, Bethesda Little Theatre, and Mini-Musicals on the Move.

Louis Jones is professional, experienced, and a versatile musician whose repertoire embraces different genres including jazz standards, pop ballads, funk/soul, latin, and modern tunes adapted to his unique style. He is available for corporate and private functions, birthday parties, weddings, special occasions, and receptions.

Cristian began taking piano lessons at the age of 5, but did not find his true passion until he picked up the guitar in his mid-teens after being inspired by rock groups from Argentina. Self-taught on guitar, he gravitated towards classical guitar after moving to the U.S. in 2002. Encouraged to pursue music by his high school teacher Ken Hall, Cristian met Paraguayan guitarist extraordinaire Berta Rojas, under whom he studied privately for two years.

I’m a Washington, DC area based musician, DJ and instructor. I play local and regional shows all around the DC Metro area and beyond. My shows range from DJ, solo acoustic performances with loop pedals and multiple instruments, to my duo, the Two Man Trio with drummer Adam Stauffer, and various full bands.

Benjamin played at the Hampton University Graduation where President Obama was the guest speaker. He has played at several venues in the Hampton, Virginia area to include the Hampton Coliseum. Benjamin returned to the Washington, DC area to continue his musical career. Currently, Benjamin plays the cello at various venues around the Washington metropolitan area to include Chinatown, Georgetown, Eastern Market, and Dupont Circle. He is a cellist with the Sanctified Symphony Orchestra; and the Cellist in the musical, the Cortical Titanic.

Tiffany Rose is blessed to come from a gifted musical family. Her mother, Gail Shanta, is an accomplished harpist and has been playing in the DC area for over 30 years. Tiffany grew up playing for special occasions with Gail, and they add that special charm to an event, as a mother/daughter duo. In addition, Tiffany’s sister, Katie Shanta, is an accomplished violinist with a music degree from George Mason University. Tiffany and Katie have performed together for many weddings, as well as with their mother as a trio. The Shanta Family at its best!

Lair Collective was established by Julian and Marj, a married couple who happened to be creatives. Our work is built and strengthened from over 10+years of perfecting our craft and passion for weddings!

I am Julia Summers, I have been an image creator and editor for a decade. My passion is to create stunning visual collections that narrates my clients’ unique visions and personal stories. I want to tell your love story through beautiful imagery, capturing all those small special details and authentic moments that you and your family will cherish for generations to come.

Music has been a passion fo mine since I was a young child!! I have played several instruments throughout my education! Music is an outlet for me! It brings me peace, joy and happiness and I make sure I convey that same enthusiasm to my clients!!

Where you begin, influences how the journey unfolds. We begin with you: your personality, your inspiration, your needs, and your dreams. Our mission is to relieve you of the stress involved with planning your destination wedding. We strive to help you achieve an extraordinary event that expresses your unique vision in an amazing picturesque location.

SoundNation has an on-stage musical chemistry fronted by three incredibly talented lead singers whose vocal performances move people even during their dinner sets. Their rhythm section is a flawless balance of passion and craftsmanship, so that when the dancing begins it becomes an intimate experience that packs every single dance floor, every time, in every venue SoundNation has been invited to elevate. It is not uncommon for this party band to get the entire crowd singing along on the choruses of the biggest hits.

U Deserve An Awesome Day has been in business since 2006. I started my business after planning my own and I knew I had the gift. My father passed away three months before my wedding and it’s dedicated to him.

Knightrin Entertainment's vision is to create a lifetime of memories through event entertainment. An event entertainment solution that provides customized service at a high standard of professionalism, providing a DJ experience that is significant and personal to unite and create fusion mixes covering multi-generations and cultures that raise the energy of an event to a positive and inclusive one.

Let's plan your celebration! Every event is an opportunity to create a unique guest experience. We partner with a diverse clientele to create weddings & events that are unforgettable for all the right reasons. At Brielle Davis Events, each celebration is unique. We love to create a celebration that you and your guests will rave about for years to come.

PhoWheels is a family-based business. Growing up in Houston, Texas and being surrounded by the vast flavors of authentic Vietnamese food both from local eateries and in our own home kitchen, we love to eat. Inspired by the comfort foods we’ve grown up with, it has become our labor of love and we want to satiate the hungry mouths of DCists who crave delicious food on a dime budget! Sharing is what it’s all about. We believe that the customer is the core component to our success and deserve the highest quality of service.

We love making sweet treats to put smiles on peoples faces. We are a mother daughter duo that learned our skills from the matriarch herself - grandma. Baking makes us happy and we love to see how our treats brighten your day.

The Hyatt Regency Reston is a hotel wedding venue located in Reston, VA, just 35 minutes from downtown Washington DC. This contemporary hotel welcomes you to ballrooms with high ceilings, chandeliers, and seasonal outdoor spaces. Whether your special day is an intimate event or an extravagant gala, The Hyatt Regency Reston can help make your vision come to life. The Hyatt Regency Reston is known for its elegant interiors and modern city vibe. They offer luxurious suites overlooking the charming views of Reston to relax in. Their private lounge and classy bar and dining areas provide calming atmospheres for you to unwind from any wedding day nerves. The grand ballroom is their largest space for celebrations, designed with a tasteful wooden interior, chandeliers, and soothing earth tones.

Russ is a violinist and guitarist who lives in Montgomery Village, Maryland. He’s been there for ten years, and enjoys the vibrant cultural scene that comes with living in the DC metropolitan area. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, he performs a diverse of musical styles including classical, jazz, pop, folk , and bluegrass. He has performed as a freelance violinist with several different ensembles in the area including the Umoja Quartet and the Soulful Symphony which featured performances with Wynton Marsalis, Donnie Mcclurkin, Donald Lawrence, Ledisi, Ruben Studdard, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong among others.

From the elegant sounds of a classical quartet at a wedding ceremony, to a cocktail hour, enhanced by a percussionist, Potomac Pop Strings group makes it easy to entertain your guests with this classy vibe. Rockville Strings are available for private and public events including: weddings, concerts, cocktail hours, birthday parties and other special occasions. Their set list includes traditional classical, our takes on modern pop – rock – electronic music, as well as original Rockville Strings compositions.

Downtown Pop Quartet was founded with the goal of creating a professional group that performs in diverse venues with a broad repertoire spanning classical to pop and jazz. It includes professional musicians who play with leading orchestras and ensembles throughout the Washington DC area. Erik has been freelancing as a chamber musician in the MD/DC/VA area for the last 10 years, performing 90-100 events a year. Kat has performed with numerous ensembles as a freelance musician throughout the DC area, and has been a member of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra since 2003.

Fred is a fixture on the Washington music scene for 25 years, is an experienced, successful and diverse cellist, who is dependable and easy to work with. He has mastered classical, jazz, rock, blues, Celtic and pop styles, and has delighted audiences all over the country. Locally, he has played the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, Birchmere, Ram’s Head, Blues Alley, Twins Lounge, and The State Theater, just to mention a few. He is a true cross over artist as a cellist. He has played numerous wedding parties, recitals and other gigs, both as a soloist, and with every possible music combination, from string quartets to jazz combos to rock bands.

Tim Thulson is a veteran of the DC freelance scene, in high demand as a cellist both at home and abroad. Tours have included Japan, England, Germany, and the Middle East. As an orchestral musician, Tim’s engagements include principal cello for DC’s unconducted Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra, as well as frequent appearances with the contemporary-focused Great Noise Ensemble. As a soloist, Tim premiered Iordanishvili’s “Character” for the Atlas Emerging Composer’s forum. But Tim’s key musical passion is for chamber music, and he has been privileged to perform and record with a variety of Washington’s best small ensembles.

Currently hailing from our Nation’s Capital, Billy “T” Wilde is an American live performing, singer / songwriter. With just his guitar and thundering voice, Billy performs both a stripped down yet high energy one-man-band act, as well as a duo, Blues, Pop / Rock group along with his percussionist. He is part of a growing trend of looping artist’s that are able to use a looping pedal to layer musical harmonies to reproduce the sound, feel and energy of a full band

Christine is an active performer. As a soloist, she has performed in concerts at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore Hall, Dumbarton House, the Gallery at The Ellipse, and various Embassies in Washington, among other venues. Christine is an experienced educator. An alumna of the Inspired Teaching Institute, she teaches at Sidwell Friends School, and at Fillmore Arts Center in Washington, DC and is Washington Performing Arts teaching artist for the Capitol Strings program.

JB & THE SHOWMANCE BAND is a Jazz & Vintage Band covering all the classic music of a bygone era and bringing Old Hollywood back to life. The band exists to preserve the tradition of music from ages past. JB & THE SHOWMANCE BAND delights crowds big and small with timeless tunes and entertaining vocals sung and played by fresh-faced world class musicians The band exists in Los Angeles, NYC, and D.C. and is available to clients all over the world.

Guitarist Tyler first fell in love with the guitar at age twelve. Though he spent time teaching himself, Tyler has been fortunate to study with many of the best teachers available. His first teacher, Roger Farwell, taught him the importance of technique and posture, along with other concepts like sight-reading and music theory. After developing a solid foundation with Roger, Tyler began studying with Damon Foreman in order to pursue Jazz. While studying Jazz, Tyler has also been able to work with Jeff Antoniak; Steve Rochinski, head of Berklee’s harmony department; Kenny Rittenhouse; Mike Pope, and many others.

Sharif – who is currently earning his Masters at the Berklee College of Music – has made quite a name for himself on the touring front as well, vacillating from playing intimate solo acoustic shows of his original material to belting out cover tunes (from Rihanna’s “Disturbia” to Maroon 5’s “Won’t Go Home Without You” to Beastie Boys “Girls”) at biker bars to playing one of his favorite genres of music, oldies, at retirement centers (because he wants to, not because he has to) to corporate gigs for Gap and Amstel Light to opening for the likes of Jason Mraz, Kenny Loggins, Rhett Miller, Rusted Root, and Blake Shelton.

Illinois-born Ken is a study in contradictions: a guitarist who plays saxophone, a singer who writes instrumentals, a purveyor of restless sentimentality who continues to search for truths best found within. As a singer-songwriter now based in Washington DC, Ken has been gaining attention locally and regionally with his midwestern-accented musings, telling stories spun from a life spent moving from town to town. Fittingly, he plays 200+ shows a year – all over the DelMarVa region, the eastern seaboard, the midwest, and south.