Pop Culture Strings is more than a group of uber-talented, young, and stylish string musicians — rather, it offers a new way to experience music as these instruments unite in unexpected combinations and other instruments such as piano, rhythm sections, and the like. Ranging from standards by Cole Porter and Frank Sinatra to classic rock hits by Journey and Bon Jovi, and extending to contemporary hits of today by Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and B.O.B.—these two violins, a viola, and a cello have never sounded so contemporary.

After studying music composition and performance at Salisbury University, David migrated from the small-town atmosphere of his youth on the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, where he has since been playing music for a living. He now performs regularly along the mid-Atlantic region of the US, occasionally touring in other parts of the country as well. In the process, he has developed a strong fan base and attracted attention from many well-known names in the music industry and beyond, from Performing Songwriter magazine to Dean Dinning of Toad the Wet Sprocket to Ben Stein.

As a young child, Ricardo (Richard) was introduced to the guitar by his father, the eminent classical guitarist John E. Marlow. He went on to receive a degree from the James Madison School of Music (James Madison University) in 1997. Mr. Marlow subsequently took up the flamenco guitar and studied with master, Gerardo Núñez, in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain, and continues to do so yearly since 1999. In 1997 Mr. Marlow began playing professionally as a guitarist for the Arte Flamenco Dance Company and in venues such as The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage and the Baltimore Museum of Art, among others.

Tiffany Rose Shanta began playing violin and piano at a very young age. She comes from a musical family, having first been taught by her mother, an accomplished harpist, before being under the tutelage of world renowned violinist and conductor, Luis Haza. She toured in France and Germany, and performed at Carnegie Hall. For many years now, Tiffany has performed for weddings and special events in the Washington, DC and surrounding areas. Some of her past clients and venues include: The King of Saudi Arabia, the Library of Congress, The National Press Club, The Kennedy Center, The Smithsonian.

Music is a catalyst for emotions, a marker of time, and an entity so subjective and passionate that no two people have exactly the same taste. I am DJ Adam, “The Jamologist.” My passion for people and music has landed me in the perfect profession. I love music and I believe in treating people the way I want to be treated. Client satisfaction is the key to my world. I connect people and music.

Lucy Black Entertainment is a women and musician-owned, bespoke luxury events company based in the Washington, D.C. area, and available worldwide. With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in live and virtual entertainment for weddings, social, and corporate events. We own and manage several in-house acts, including Lucy Black Luxe, Lucy Black House Band, Lucy Black Electric, DC String Machine, and a variety of instrumental combos. With a full in-house production team, we can cover all sound, lighting, and video needs. In addition, we have a network of partner bands, DJs, dancers, acrobats, and much more!

Xtreme Solutions is dedicated to making every celebration throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia amazing and exciting. We Specialize in Weddings, Private Parties and offer all of our clients the best dance music, amazing dance floor lighting "up lighting" in flexible packages to create the perfect party atmosphere. We can provide Wedding Services in Spanish for any client that is in need of these services. We assist in the wedding planning for those that need any help because we know your event is important and we work hard to make sure you event is memorable.

The Odyssey Band has been performed for over 100 Events in the local DC area. The name Odyssey has come to mean reliability, customer-centric service, and great dance music! Odyssey features excellent vocalists, a solid dance groove from great musicians and a mix of songs from a variety of genres and decades. The Band will play the right song at the right time at the right volume to suit your Event.

I grew up dancing to R&B and Rock & Roll, and singing beautiful and soulful Jewish songs. Our outstanding musical magicians perform upbeat, vibrant and spirit filled dance music with a warm, romantic feeling. One of our clients wrote, "I must tell you that we were still receiving plaudits about our party and your music. We have received numerous written notes, e-mails, telephone calls, each one using every available superlative to describe our guests' responses to your outstanding performance and the stirring renditions of each song." That's the flavor Lox & Vodka will bring to your celebration.

24K Events, LLC. is a DJ company that was created in 2017 by DJ and Founder, Pablo Lopez. We specialize in Weddings in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. We cater our services to any event and we would love to provide our services at your next event!

Ross Anderson has been helping awesome couples put together the perfect soundtrack for their wedding day. A musician from a young age, Ross has always had a passion for music and entertaining. As a DJ, Ross’ love of bringing together different styles of music in creative ways on the dance floor makes him uniquely suited to excel at wedding entertainment. Ross founded Bela Sono Music on simple principles: Perform at the highest level for everything we do, don’t cut corners, and be fair and transparent with every client and partner. We will constantly press at the question of, “Is there a better way?”

I am a passionate deejay, who specializes in weddings, corporate, and private events. Every event is customized and tailored to the customer's needs and wants. My goal is to help to create memories that will last for a lifetime.

Minakshi Entertainments USA, based in the Nation's Capital Washington, DC area and nationally acclaimed, is a name synonymous with incomparable Live and DJ Indian Music Entertainment. Lead by extraordinary performer and vocalist Minakshi, one of the USA's leading Live Bollywood Bands "Kehkashaan" has been referred to by music lovers as an extraordinary and unique music band from the Indian sub-continent. While there are other bands that can "make some noise", there are few bands that possess the etiquette, respect and admiration for traditional, gracious and professional entertainment like we do, from the beginning of the night to the end - from an elegant reception to a high-energy dance party. Our clients can also count on our award winning "Jalwah!" DJ Entertainment to provide professional, high quality Music Entertainment in a huge variety of styles and genres for any occasion. Our DJs are certified and highly trained, courteous and always prepared to make your event a most memorable one.

Dynasty AV & Entertainment is America’s premiere full service audio visual and entertainment company. Founded by 4 Veteran DJs (Dj Ravi, Dj Vishal, Dj Essence, and Dj Quest) with over 20 plus years of knowledge and experience. Our team specializes in weddings, receptions, corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, and much more. We take pride in making sure that our service is never compromised and your event is executed flawlessly.

Washington DC-based vocalist Kevin Rose has been praised as “a performer with skill and confidence, not to mention a gorgeous, clear voice.” A versatile singer, Kevin can shift styles with ease from pop and jazz to musical theater and classical music. This is evidenced by his varied resume; in 2017 Kevin performed in the US tour of Dido and Aeneas with the Mark Morris Dance Group, and was also invited to bring his cabaret series “If Not Now, When?” to the historic Metropolitan Room in NYC. Kevin can be seen headlining a successful entertainment band that plays weddings and corporate events all over the DMV.

DC Transit is a powerhouse dance band on the rise in the DC Metro Area. This nine piece band has everything you’ve been looking for: a screamin’ three piece horn section that will keep you yelling for more, a thumpin’ rhythm section that will keep you on the dance floor, and two dynamic and personable lead vocalists who you’ll feel you’ve known forever. DC Transit is the perfect choice for your wedding (ceremony music available, cocktail hour jazz quartet, dinner music available, and dance party) or corporate event.

From coast to coast the Celebrity All-Stars have astonished amazed and brought crowds to a frenzy leaving a trail of thrilled and grateful planners and brides along the way. Never before has an act of this collective caliber been available in the private events market. With former members of Earth Wind & Fire, Bette Midler, Janet Jackson and Kenny Loggins. Class personified. Celebrity All-Stars delivers an exciting and dynamic non-stop 3 hour show that will bring the house down. For attention to detail, A custom song list tailored to your requests and an event you and your guests will always remember.

Starting at the age of 10, Jocelyn always had a passion for music and enjoyed watching her father DJ. As a quick learner, and now at the age of 24, Jocelyn has now become a well-seasoned and a highly sought after DJ in the DMV area. Her music portfolio consists of 30,000 plus songs stemming from Big Band, Rock, R&B, Jazz, Pop, to Hip Hop. She has performed in over 50+ venues, some included are Grand Ballrooms, Country Clubs, Smithsonian Castle, to local night clubs and backyard BBQ’s. Jocelyn’s professionalism is unparalleled; she always aims to please and strives to exceed her client’s expectations

Jill started DJing in 2003 for Associated Consultants, for schools, nightclubs, weddings & corporate events! She has been the DJ for Linedanceforyou, an organization that teaches line dances of all styles, since 2006, which serves the Northern Va. area on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Because Jill is also a professional musician, she is made constantly aware of all genres of music, by engaging with the public 7 days a week. She can easily play a night of Latino, trap, country, oldies, and current dance tunes but also has a children’s library of songs for school events.

Now based in Washington DC, Eli has been traveling the globe for two decades and weaving his experiences into fresh folk anthems of personal empowerment, natural awareness, and finding one’s place in the world.Rooted in the Americana tradition, Eli’s influences range from the flamenco progressions of Andalusia, Spain, enchanting minor chords from Israel and the Middle East, and powerful melodies from the southwestern United States. His songwriting showcases authentic lyrics and an honest style that comes straight from the heart and welcomes the listener to participate in the music.

Nickoli Andrews is I&I Riddim’s dynamic lead vocalist. This spirited singer’s love for music is rooted in Kingston Jamaica where he was born, and in Westmoreland where he was raised. Nickoli is known for his passionate high energy performances. He is a true entertainer and composer who excites and electrifies his audiences with tunes from a variety of music genres, but his true love is rockin’ the reggae.

The Archives began when Thievery Corporation’s Eric Hilton began a quest to explore the roots of reggae music. Led by producer/ keyboard ace Darryl “D-Trane” Burke, all members have recorded and toured internationally with acts like Eek-A-Mouse, Black Uhuru, Culture, Don Carlos and more,” Burke explains. “We weave together the best of foundation reggae roots, rock steady, early dub and dancehall influences.

With a father who loves Miles Davis and a mother who adores Smokey Robinson, Cecily grew up surrounded by the music in her parents vast record collection, and was captivated by the works of Minnie Riperton, Gil Scott-Heron, Anita Baker, and Phyllis Hyman. After college, Cecily looked to these rich, soulful sounds from her childhood, and channeled them into her own music. Known for her sweet soprano, honest lyrics and pure vocals, Cecily brings her own vulnerability to each song, telling her story, and hopes that, at the end, the audience feels vulnerable enough to tell their own stories.

Angie D Entertainment is a Maryland-based full-service wedding entertainment company. Specializing in high-quality music, room uplighting, custom monograms, open-air and 360 photo booths for extraordinary wedding receptions. Serving the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia Areas.

Nfuzion plays a variety of Latin styles: Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Rock, including Latin Jazz and some American hits that will certainly make your American guests feel at home, too. Depending on the type of the event (Wedding, Corporate, Small Party) we can bring a Trio up to a 11 piece band. We can also provide lighting, dancers, DJ, stage, and sound equipment as part of our package. Just ask for a quote and we will be more than happy to assist you.

Mambo Combo was named best Latin music group by WAMA (the Washington Area Music Association) and “Best Party Band” by Baltimore Magazine. For more than twenty-five years, the band has been entertaining in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, from the Caribbean to New England.

Eric is “a formidable trombonist” with a “voice smooth enough to merit Connick comparisons,” writes JazzTimes. Critics have compared Eric’s “singing to that of Michael Bublé or Harry Connick,” notes Donald Clarke, author of The Penguin Encyclopedia of Popular Music. “But worthy as those gentlemen are, I find Eric Felton Orchestra’s singing more charming, more personal, more intimate, as though one of your best buddies could sing. He is a crooner with style.”

Amaretto, the best wedding top 40 dance band, brings the excitement of an authentic club band to the intimacy of a private event. The group has been featured at major venues in Washington, DC, Baltimore, New York, Richmond, Nashville, and Chicago. Amaretto has opened for or appeared with many national name acts including Winonna Judd, The Four Tops, the Spinners, the Pointer Sisters, and many more.

Dom Petrellese is a professional guitarist, educator, arranger, and booking agent based in Washington DC. As a graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has had the opportunity to perform worldwide as both a bandleader and a sideman with noteworthy names such as The Drifters, Yakov Smirnoff, The Platters, The Coasters, The Temptations, and Lou Gazzara, just to name a few. His music career thus far has brought him to 60 different countries on 4 continents. Currently, Dom adheres to a busy gig schedule in the Washington DC area, performing regularly at some of the area’s most recognized venues with a variety of different artists and projects.

String Along is an experienced and established ensemble. We have been consistently selected as Washington’s Top Ensemble by the Washingtonian Magazine and by The Knot Best of Weddings Magazine. Quality, exceptional musicianship, professionalism, and personalized service has made this string quartet the finest in our nation’s capital. Our immense repertoire features hours of classical favorites, popular tunes, jazz standards, tangos, waltzes, salsa, rock & roll and much more!