The Thistle & The Rose have performed together as a duo since 2016, delighting audiences as featured performers at the 2017 through 2021 Alexandria Irish Festivals, Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival, and even at the Irish Embassy to the United States in D.C. and as invited performers at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts!! Also, for a host of private groups, parties and restaurants, such as The Irish Whisper at National Harbor, Murphy’s and O’Connell’s in Old Town Alexandria, and a score of new breweries and cideries!

DJ D Spade is the husband of DJ Queen Spade and together they make an awesome team with over 20 years experience. It is our goal to create an amazing atmosphere for you and your guests. As a married couple we understand the importance and the value of having the wedding of your dreams. We don't take the opportunity to serve you and your guests lightly. It is our pleasure to make your wedding day the best ever and to ensure that you and your guests will be speaking about for years to come.

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!

Firedog Entertainment: Igniting Unforgettable Weddings We redefine wedding entertainment with passion and innovation, tailoring each celebration to your unique love story. From dynamic DJs to captivating performers, we bring energy and personalized touches that make your day distinctly yours. Let us transform your dreams into an unforgettable reality—contact us to craft a dazzling wedding experience together!

Mike Heuer is a seasoned professional in event performance, specializing in solo, duo, and full band entertainment. With over a decade of experience, he's an accomplished performer with a 200+ song repertoire, including an array of original music. For those seeking genuine, soulful entertainment with a professional demeanor - Mike delivers!

A Premium Quality Event Production Company Providing DJs, Sound Systems, Lighting, & Photo-Booths To Special Events In DC, MD, & VA. A Special Event Company - DJ / Sound / PhotoBooth / Lighting Services In DC MD & VA - Experienced, Licensed, & Insured. Looks Better, Sounds Better.

The best Celtic music is now available to you for your wedding. From exquisite airs to heart-stopping reels we will create a magical atmosphere that will thrill your guests and you. With Flute, Fiddle, Guitar, drum, bagpipes, and Celtic Harp we add a perfect touch of beauty and excitement to your event. As well as organizing all the details of your music, Elise sings, plays the flute and penny whistle, and has been a performer all her life. She was captivated with Celtic music early on and fell in love with the magic, ancestral charm, and beauty it expresses. "Your music is food for the spirit and balm for the soul." --Sara, Bride

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.

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.

Performing in the entertainment industry is not only my profession, it is my joy. I have worked with top selling artists from the past, performed on cruise ships for a decade, and so much more. My wide range of experience allows me to be able to guide clients with full confidence. From DJing, bands, solo piano and karaoke, you’ll be sure to have a wonderful event, no matter your budget or vision.

Free Spirit is the number one choice in the Washington DC and Baltimore areas for dance music, with a wide variety of tunes designed to keep your feet moving. The key to a memorable wedding reception, corporate party, fundraiser, or political event, is a band that brings a high-energy, customized set list, with great visual effects and crowd interaction.

Round Midnight’s trademark is versatility. From the classic elegance of swing, to the driving funk of today’s dance grooves, ‘Round Midnight’s trio of lead vocalists infuses your event with energy, enthusiasm and unparalleled musicianship. The band’s smooth vocal harmonies, powerful rhythm section and optional trumpet and trombone, will keep your guests on the dance floor… long past Midnight.

Electrifying, riveting, simply on fire! These are just a few quotes from reviews of Nightsong, one of the hottest and most well-respected dance bands in the country. With past and present satisfied clients such as the International Monetary Fund, The NFL, Marriott Intl., Frito Lay, The Preakness (to name a few), and countless weddings/private events in the DC/Baltimore area and beyond, Nightsong has become the "go-to" for clients and event planners seeking high energy, world-class musicianship, and a level of professionalism that puts events "over the top!

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, Rhythm6 will make you feel you are experiencing a national celebrity act performing specifically for you, and your guests. Rhythm6 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.

Entertainment Exchange, Find The Perfect Performer from our carefully approved list of professionals in the Washington DC, Baltimore, and Virginia metro regions. You get one chance to celebrate your Wedding. The company you choose will impact your reputation, your company’s brand image, and even your personal success. When it has to be the best and at the best value, only Entertainment Exchange fills the bill. We are a creative group of award-winning professionals who love what we do and realize that your success is our success.

Bemcha is a Latin jazz ensemble that prides itself in both adding the feeling, rhythm and language of jazz to latin standards as well as in adding the latin and afro-cuban rhythms and feeling to jazz standards. Bemcha has performed at such venues as The Smithsonian, Brookland Festival, Adams Morgan Day Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival, Downtown holiday Market, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Tuscana West, fusion Lounge, Havanna Village, Tacoma Station, La Lomita Dos, Epicurean & Co and more. Latin styles performed by the band include but are not limited to: Jazz, Salsa, Cha Cha, Bossa, Samba, Mambo, Rumba, Tango, Boleros.

SRO, the Scott Ragsdale Orchestra is a unique society dance orchestra based in Washington, DC, specializing in classic dance music from the 1920s-30s-40s to the new millennium. Extremely versatile, made up of current and former members of the premier US military bands of Washington, DC, SRO performs as a core 5-pc. to a small orchestra with fabulous vocals, horns and strings. All music is expertly arranged for each event by leader/trombonist, Scott Ragsdale, former Chief Arranger of the United States Navy Band.

Ray handpicked the first 8 members, rebranded the band as Big Ray and the Kool Kats, had a rehearsal or 2, recorded a demo and almost immediately the band found itself with almost more work than it could handle. 8 guys traveling around, throwing the equipment into Ray’s conversion band and playing everything from outdoor concerts to nightclubs to fraternity parties, each all the while holding down full time day gigs.

One of the most experienced and highly acclaimed Professional DJs in the Washington, DC Area, Marc Augenbraum has been a Disc Jockey and MC for over 20 years. He has been praised by his clients, their guests, catering directors and managers, and has even been chosen by his own colleagues as one of the Best Wedding Vendors in the DC Metro area for seven years in a row. Marc started out by performing on the Jersey Shore as a carnival barker. After graduating from George Washington University with a degree in Broadcasting, Marc took what he learned about performing and radio, combined it with his love of music and began his career as a DJ.

Nationally recognized musicians comprise this electrifying and incomparably versatile dance band. The musicians have joined forces with the likes of Prince, Whitney Houston, Santana, Justin Timberlake, Earth Wind and Fire, Herbie Hancock, and more. Each and every experience is fully customized and designed to personalize the celebration experience. The band's repertoire covers a vast range of styles through Jazz & Swing, Soul, Motown, R&B, Rock, Funk, Disco, Reggae, Hip Hop, and more.

I am a christian, that much should be obvious. I am a product of the hip hop culture, but I’ve always loved music even before I gave my life to CHRIST. When I first entered into relationship with GOD thru CHRIST there weren’t a lot godly examples in hip hop music. This has changed over the last 10 – 15 years. This shift has drawn me back to my culture and has awaken my interest in DJing. I have been spinning for 7+ years, and I never stop learning. I love playing in front of people, and there is nothing like that energy.

The JoGo Project is an ensemble of musicians who all come from different backgrounds to create a fresh fusion sound that appeals both to the mind and the body. Founded in 2014 by Chuck Brown alumnus Elijah Balbed, the group features several other DC natives as well as graduates from Howard University who have since claimed DC as their home. The JoGo Project has been known to bring audiences to their feet – so if you book this band, be ready to dance!

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Staying at the apex of the mid-Atlantic region’s competitive blues and roots music scene for a career that spans three decades isn’t easy. But that’s what the Bad Influence Band has done — even while extending their reputation across the country thanks to wildly entertaining, high-energy performances, extensive airplay and three well-received albums.

Tired of the same old clichè wedding DJ? Aren’t we all. DJ Ramzy breaks the monotony of wedding DJs and brings 16 years of professional DJ experience to your dancefloor! DJ Ramzy has performed alongside some of today’s top artists including Pitbull, Ludacris, Harry Connick Jr, The Wu-Tang Clan, and Logic. Ramzy has DJed weddings all over the United States including California, North Carolina, Florida, Arizona, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, and of course, Washington, DC.

Moose Jaw is Prince George’s County, Maryland’s premiere bluegrass ensemble! Organized as a cooperative, they performing traditional, not so traditional, original and not so original tunes for varying audiences throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Inquire about reserving Moose Jaw for your bar, wedding or other private event!

Bud’s Collective is a powerful group of pickers from the hills of West Virginia. While their music reflects roots firmly planted in Bluegrass tradition, they do not hesitate to add to it in ways all their own. Playing a tasteful mix of front man Buddy Dunlap’s original material and popular hits ranging from Stevie Wonder to Alabama and all points in between, Bud’s Collective has been making waves in the music scene since the inception of the group in 2012.

When fate, family and music become one, you find the Low Low Chariot. Singer-songwriter JD Sutphin toured for years with his rock outfit, Madrone, gaining thousands of fans and even radio support. But even with their success, his maternal grandmother told him repeatedly “Country music is gonna find you.” And one fateful Christmas it did, in a decades old stack of songs unearthed by his family, written by his own grandfather who died on July 4th, 1974, before he could record them.JD’s grandfather, Jim Freeman, an incredibly accomplished musician in his own right, toured with bluegrass greats Ralph Stanley and Bill Monroe.

Entertainment With Class DJ's was created by Claire Rudinski in 2001, she saw the need for a woman owned and operated DJ company that catered primarily to weddings. She knew that brides deserved the touch of a woman during the planning of their wonderful day. With Michael's 20 years of experience as an event and wedding DJ, she knew that the two of them could make a difference in a male dominated industry. Claire remembered her own wedding and the stress involved in planning the event and getting things just right. She insists that her company give the client exactly what they want.

WE'RE BAAACCCKKK!!! FLIP D' SCRIP IS STILL ALIVE AND KICKING AND IN OUR 26TH YEAR! Founded in 1995, Flip D' Scrip Productions Inc. is a Multipurpose organization dedicated to the promotion of positive entertainment for adults and families. We are facilitators and sponsors of a variety of social events (from the Black College Reunion to HU HipHop Conference) throughout the east coast. We also promote the market and distribute music, products, and artists alike.

SoundConnection is a powerhouse of experience and artistry. This award-winning, jet-setting, 10-piece party band is fronted by four of the most dynamic lead singers performing in a LIVE party and event band anywhere in the United States. All you have to do is experience five minutes of their talent and energy to see why they’re a global draw! They’ve performed in Singapore, Hawaii, St. Barts, Jost Van Dyke, St. Thomas, St. Martin, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Cancun, Guadalajara, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Rico, and 42 states in the continental USA.