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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Aaron is a high end DJ who has worked all over the DC and Northern Virginia area. He began to DJ in 1995, performing at countless clubs and bars in Atlanta to help support his music career as a bass player. Aaron’s love of music began in high school playing bass in jazz band.

A native to the Washington DC suburbs, his musical palate is as eclectic as the community that he proudly calls home. His sets range anything from Top 40 and House to Latin Dance & Hip-Hop. In his words, “it’s all about getting the perfect reaction. There’s nothing better than dropping the perfect track at the perfect time to not only watch but feel the joyful excitement of whoever’s on your dance floor. It doesn’t matter if I’m playing at a nightclub, a local bar or a private wedding; there’s no better ‘high’ and it never gets old.

Essence offers their clients a dazzling array of choices to accommodate any social event. From the acclaimed 6-piece variety band, founding member Kevin Brown can pare-down the band to a single, elegant classical instrumentalist, vocal duet, small cocktail-hour combo, or augment the group to a full 8-piece show band.

New Monopoly has spent many years refining its professional musical and visual production since 1999. We made the decision long ago to offer only one package–our best presentation–every time! We offer the same, cutting edge sound system, lighting, staging, and support for all dates, all core members of the group are full-time New Monopoly players (most have been with us for over ten years) – we are not simply one or two guys that hire different substitute musicians for every job and hope it goes well.

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.

Have the time of your life singing with an awesome band playing just for you! Way more fun than singing with a machine. Wowing audiences and creating countless “rock stars” since 2010, The Hari Karaoke Band has become an institution in Washington DC and beyond. Live Band Karaoke is sweeping the nation. Why? BECAUSE IT’S FUN! Singing with a live band-to a cheering crowd, is an amazing experience. Seeing friends and family giving their all to their favorite song can be unforgettable!

Since 2003, Trio Caliente’s inimitable blend of Flamenco, Pop, and Brazilian Jazz has been enjoyed by political luminaries stateside and abroad; notable Fortune 500 companies; and venerated international organizations, festivals, and concert venues around the world.

Michael is an active musician, composer and teacher who resides near Washington, D.C. He has performed as a soloist and with various musical ensembles throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, North Africa, South America, and the Middle East. He has also been featured on various radio and t.v. programs around the world. He has served as Vice President of the Dayton Classical Guitar Society as well as Vice President of the Washington Guitar Society.

I have been a singer/musician for more than 25 years playing Latin and International music in clubs, hotels, etc. I have theatre experience at the Kennedy Center, Shakespeare Theatre, Arena Stage and Gala Theatre.