24k are the former members of Doctors Orders and they are an upscale, 7-piece event band, with optional horn section, that will make your celebration momentous. 24k’s entertainers were carefully chosen with utmost attention paid to experience, attitude, customer service knowledge, and talent. We have a deep understanding of how significant your special event is, and we bring all our passion to helping you create something magical for everyone, with the same attention to detail that you every one of our clients demand.

Sound Connection is an internationally award-winning ten-piece party band. The powerful four lead singers and incredibly talented musicians(including horns) pull guests into the drama. Andy oversees every detail, from sight to sound. Sound Connection has traveled the globe, working with celebrities, choreographers, dancers, and other event producers to create unforgettable celebrations for both corporate and private social events of every size and purpose. Their reputation is reflected by the quality of those who book them.

This diverse 7-piece party band has an unparalleled stage presence that radiates excitement and fun uncommon in the event or LIVE band music industry. Fronted by three lead singers, who exude the ultimate in passion and commitment to their craft, and backed by a pumping rhythm section to match, Rhythm 6 will make you feel you are experiencing a national celebrity act performing specifically for you, and your guests. Rhythm 6 is a party band that has created an interactive style that makes every guest feel involved, and has earned their stellar reputation for knowing how to pack a dance floor and keeping the energy going all night long.

Hi, my name is DJ Roscoe but I am also known as DJ Chop! I am from Southern Maryland and started DJ’ing about 5 years ago. Since I have begun, I have performed at all kinds of events all over the DC, MD, and VA area. I have done events such as weddings, birthday parties, graduations, holiday parties, bars, clubs, you name it and I have probably done it!

Grant Kuhnsman, who performs as DJ ARIA, is a critically acclaimed, award-winning DJ from Washington, DC. He began creating mixtapes and curating his music collection at a young age. By his teenage years, he was introduced to the turntable and learned how to beatmatch by ear with vinyl. Since then he has sharpened his skills and proven himself as a bona fide Open Format DJ that has performed at numerous venues across DC, Maryland, and Virginia (The DMV) logging over 500 wedding receptions, corporate events and private parties in his career.

Meredith Seidel has become one of the most sought-after performing artists in the greater Washington-Baltimore region. Following an early stint in Hollywood during which she was featured in a national commercial, and after a string of similar experiences-including being offered a spot at the prestigious American Academy of Arts in New York- she returned to Maryland to focus on her love of music and her musical career and to accept a position as lead singer in the popular band “High Society.”

A vivacious, energetic, soulful band with roots in Funk, R&B, Soul, and Jazz. This group is guaranteed to get you out of your seat and dance! Soultet have been full time touring musicians for almost eight years, having performed all over the country. The band’s sound is built around tightly knit song arrangements and a lively approach to the songs they cover. This ensures an incredible live dancing experience for the entire audience. Soultet’s song list features scores of popular hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and present day, all infused with a funky and soulful vibe!

With a blend of funk, rock, blues, soul, R&B to pop modern tunes of today, Pebble to Pearl is a sonic force. There are no samples here. Its unreal horn section, slapping bass lines, funky guitar riffs and keys. Dari J pulls it all together with vocals that create thoughts of both Saturday night and Sunday morning.The quintet from northern Virginia can slow it down and give you pure R&B and their strength is when they drive you to your feet with funkified tunes.

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.

Cristian Perez’s quintet (which consists of guitar, bass, drums, flute and bandoneon) is a hybrid group melding elements of a chamber ensemble, a jazz combo, and a world music band. It features some of Cristian’s original compositions and arrangements as well as various cover songs. Exploring sounds from around the world with the subtlety of classical music and the freedom of Jazz, this group’s relentless quest for beauty takes the listener on a journey with no boundaries.

The Bele Bele Rhythm Collective is an intergenerational, diverse group of ~20 women from DC and surrounding areas who all share a passion for drumming. Founded in 2008 and led by Drumlady Kristen Arant, the BBRC performs tightly sewn compositions of polyrhythms on dun-uns and djembes, along with exciting breaks, contagious songs, and dancing. The BBRC performs to celebrate unity and diversity, and to spread the joy and power of West African drumming to the community at-large. The BBRC recently released their first album, “Roots.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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. Members of DC Fusion have performed with such diverse artists as Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Angie Stone, Isaac Hayes, Buddy Guy, Pieces of a Dream and many more. They regularly appear at the area’s top venues, including Blues Alley, Wolf Trap and the Kennedy Center.

An infusion of some the area’s top artists, led by former Mouseketeer from the Disney Channel’s “The Mickey Mouse Club,” Nita Young. Infusion is ushering in a brand new take on “the agency band.” If you’re looking to put a party in your event, Infusion is the band for you; playing many of the top hits from the 1970s to today’s hits, while capturing you with a little Rock, Motown and Funk.

There’s nothing more gratifying than looking out at a full dance floor and seeing people enjoying themselves. Our goal is to make a party happen with a smooth flow of events so the client and the guests can have a great time.” – Scott Hymes, Band Leader and Director of Entertainment Exchange’s Annapolis Office.

The TSR Orchestra is a unique society dance orchestra specializing in classic dance music from the 1920s to the new millennium. Extremely versatile, this group performs as a core 5-pc. to a small orchestra with fabulous vocals, horns and strings. Complete with vintage tuxedos and deco-styled bandstands, this talented group of performers transitions seamlessly from the swinging sounds of the big bands and Sinatra to the more modern dance styles of Pop/Rock/Motown/Disco/Latin/R&B and more.

What you don’t know about Frank is that he comes from a multi-generational line of musical and entertainment family members stretching back to his grandfather noted Puerto Rican guitarist Paco Sanchez. That heritage passed on through his children to Frank and his cousins and uncles who relocated to New York. Frank and his family moved from their home in the Bronx to the Washington area in the late ‘90’s. One of his cousin played a key role in developing the choreography seen in Michael Jackson’s Thriller. On his Mother’s side traditional Peruvian influences have played a huge role in his formation.

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.

THE HALL PROJECT has been years in the making. John Dixon Hall, Jr. has been playing in the Baltimore/DC music scene since he was 15 years old. His grandmother and his musical idol Stevie Wonder, were the catalyst for him to pick up the piano. His father, who was also an amazing drummer, exposed him to everything from Billy Joel to Ray Charles. Most recently, he has found a new love in New Orleans style piano. With the help of his good friends and GREAT musicians, Barry Sherard, Marcin “Samba” Otrebski and John Nichols, his vision has come to life in THE HALL PROJECT!

Quentin is an active composer, pianist, and music educator in the Washington DC area. He composes for piano and his jazz combo, blending memorable melodies and striking rhythms with adventurous improvisations. Quentin just released his new single, “Pipe Smoke”. Recorded with his trio, the song and improvisation captures Quentin’s dynamic writing and playing style. As music and jazz educator, Quentin spreads the joy of learning and playing music to individuals of all ages.