Our dance bands will keep you and your guests dancing all night! Our most popular dance bands are the variety bands that play all styles of dance music - 60's Hits, '70s Disco, 80's Funk, Motown, Big Band, Contemporary and more!
All of the bands can also play soft background music if needed prior to the dance period.
A member of the band can act as a master of ceremonies. As instructed by you, the emcee will make announcements/introductions exactly as specified. If you do not want any announcements, then none will be made. And you can let us know some of your favorite songs that you would like the band to play so that the music will be customized for you.
Dance Bands range in size from four to fourteen musicians.
Do you want a horn section?
Do you want both male and female vocals?
Do you want a showier band?
How big is the venue?
Do you have a certain budget for music?
The answers to these questions, as well as availability, may determine which band you select.
"You were right on the mark when you suggested this band for our big night."
- Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc.
Here are some of the dance bands that work with us. Please contact us regarding availability and if you would like us to send to you a DVD of dance bands that are currently available for your event date. Click on the band name for more info and music samples.
Pennies From Heaven
Tangerine
Escapade
Escapade is a dance and show experience you will not forget. "Awesome" and
"Unbelievable" are often heard descriptions of their performance. Imagine 10
people on stage with more energy than a freight train. Escapade's rhythm
section is a driving wall of high energy accented by horns and percussion.
Seven voices, all representing different styles deliver hits ranging from
r&b to disco, classic rock to funk.
And Escapade is as enjoyable to watch as they are to listen to. The group
looks like they're having as much fun as the crowd. Speaking of the crowd -
they are an integral part of Escapade's show. The performing artists of
Escapade know that for the audience to have an entertaining experience, they
have to be involved. Escapade is more than a show and dance band, It's an
experience.
Fresh Air is one of the most popular wedding-reception, mitzvah, and
special-event live music bands in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. With a
song list that includes Top 40, Motown, Classic Rock, Disco, Latin, Big Band
Swing, Jazz, Blues and Country, the Fresh Air band plays all the hits with
enthusiasm and authenticity. Their energy onstage and interaction with party
guests keeps the dance floor jammin' all night long.
Fresh Air's vocalists have fabulous voices and personalities to match. Their
energy creates a lively party atmosphere where everyone gets involved in the
fun. The band consists of three vocalists on the front line, lead guitar,
keyboards, bass and drums, plus four horns (trumpet, trombone, and two
saxophones). Most tunes are detailed covers of popular hits, while others
may represent an original rendition of a familiar favorite.
Local musicians love and appreciate Fresh Air for its consistently high
level of musicianship. Everyone else loves us because "we're just a ton of
fun!"
Galaxy is a dynamic band that can easily move between current Top 40 and
music of yesteryear. Led by a singing bassist and an energetic female
vocalist, the band is rounded out with saxophone, bass, keyboard and drums.
All of the band members sing, providing for a full vocal sound. The band
has been performed for hundreds of weddings and bar mitzvahs since it was
founded in the late 1980's.
Hit Time is a show band that features many performers who sing, dance, and
perform with tons of energy! They will make your next event an unforgettable
party by bringing classic performers together for an unprecedented tribute.
Hit Time is more funky than a cover band, it's the real thing!
"Hit Time was beyond amazing. They kept the dance floor packed all night long." -Danya International
"What an incredible band, we'll be having them back
again!" -The Washington Times
The Horizon band provides exceptional live music entertainment for special
events in the Maryland, DC, and the Northern Virginia region. Horizon's
repertoire spans at least five decades - from Big Band Swing and Broadway
Standards to Motown, Classic Rock, 70's Disco, and Contemporary Top 40. And,
for clients with specialized tastes, Horizon offers optional songs sung in
Spanish, French, Italian, and Hebrew. Every song style is performed with an
enthusiasm that demonstrates the band's desire to please everyone on the
dance floor.
For many years Horizon has enjoyed consistent success both in the night club
and the special event circuit. Today, Horizon is best known as popular live
music entertainment for weddings and mitzvahs, as well as corporate parties,
galas, and fundraisers.
Horizon is an experienced and energetic band that consists of a 5-piece core
that expands up to an 8-piece ensemble with a full horn section. This
flexibility gives clients the option to select a high-quality band
regardless of the size of the guest list.
If you are looking for a band that is great at swing, jazz and danceable
classic rock, then Interlude is the band for you. The Band performs with a
core quartet of keyboard, guitar, bass, and drums. A bassist, trumpeter and
trombonist can be added for a fuller and even more upbeat sound. The
keyboardist and leader of the band is a very strong singer and great at
"reading the crowd" - knowing when to play the requested song at the right
time. Other musicians in the band also sing.
Interlude has performed for some of the area's top social and corporate
events for ExxonMobil, National Association of Broadcasters, Republican
National Committee, National Museum of Women in the Arts, National Museum of
Natural History, The Washington Design Center, Lockheed Martin, and
Washington Hospital Center to name a few.
The JG Band is comprised of a seasoned band of professional musicians. The
bands repertoire ranges from swing and jazz to classic rock and Motown.
The band performs with four (guitar, keyboard/trumpet/flugel horn, bass,
drums), five (with saxophone or female vocalist), or six (all of the above)
musicians. Three of the male members sing.
Because of their great sound, talent and reliability they have played for
events for the Democratic National Committee, the Corcoran Gallery of Art,
the National Air and Space Museum, the Willard and the Ritz Carlton Hotels
to name a few.
This 9-piece band features outstanding vocalists, tight horns, and a
groovin' rhythm section. They have the versatility necessary to please just
about any musical taste, and a fun-filled, playful attitude that makes their
performances a hit with everyone.
And, though their standard configuration includes a 3-piece horn section,
they offer the option of performing with a single horn or without the horn
section at all. Accommodating a musical request is not a problem, and
Limited Edition is happy to learn a song for a first dance or other special
occasion.
When you hire Limited Edition to play for your event your party will be an
absolute success!
Marquise is an incredibly seasoned and exciting nine-piece dance band
featuring three dynamic lead singers, a sizzling horn section, and an
unbelievable four-piece rhythm section. They have performed for numerous
social and corporate events throughout the U.S. Their talent has led to
their being flown to exotic locations like the Turnberry Resort in Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida, the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort in Hawaii for an
international IBM conference, and Bally's in Las Vegas to perform for
literally thousands at a major labor union convention.
The band is extremely versatile performing the most popular dance styles of
music available including R&B, pop, Motown, rock, standards, and swing.
Marquise provides an exciting interactive experience leaving clients and
their guests wishing the party could go on and on. Their enthusiasm is
infectious and the band will ensure that your guests have the time of their
lives!
NightLife is an extremely high energy dance and show band that has proven
that it will live up to any occasion. NightLife's biggest draw AND most
largely received compliment is "you all look like you are having so much
fun!" - and we do!! That is because NightLife has the perfect mix of
top-notch entertainers to keep the crowd on the dance floor. Their extensive
song list allows Nightlife to detail each event to the exact musical
preferences of their clients.
The band features a choreographed front line including 2 female and 2 male
lead vocalists. The back up band boasts keyboards, drums, congas, guitar and
a horn section. See why some of the top event planners and most
discriminating clients hire Nightlife!
A terrific band for all occasions! This band consists of
guitar, keyboard, bass, drums and saxophone. Four of the band members sing.
This very versatile band can play songs that you probably wouldn't expect
them to know. They have a wide repertoire that includes jazz and swing
standards, pop and oldies rock, Motown, disco, and traditional R&B.
The band is very detail oriented, will make sure that your specific requests
are honored, and are very sensitive to volume concerns. They will have
everyone on the floor dancing!
Powerhouse is one of the East Coast's most requested bands. The band has the reputation
for having some of the area's top musicians - led by four talented vocalists
- and consistently delivering great music from the 60's through today's
charts!
When the producers of the NBC Today Show planned the Hometown Wedding held
in Maryland, they let their national audience select the bride and groom,
the location, the wedding dress, and even the honeymoon site. When it came
to the entertainment, they called the area's elite event planners, hotels
and caterers, and asked a simple question: If this was your wedding, what
band would you have? The name that was at or near the top of every list was
Powerhouse.
Clif Simmons Experience is an energetic and interactive band that will make
your event more memorable. The band is fronted by two entertaining lead singers - a strong male and
female vocalist who are backed by a tight rhythm section of keyboard, bass,
guitar and drums. All of the instrumentalists in the band also sing to
provide for a full and pleasing sound. For larger events, the band provides
the option of adding a saxophonist or a three-member horn section.
Sound Connection is a powerhouse combination of talent, high energy and
experience, Sound Connection is the paramount 10-piece party band that
provides dance music for celebrities, corporations, elegant weddings and
special events.
Whether performing for the President of the United States, the Bellagio in
Las Vegas or at VIP parties for Donald Trump, media mogul Rupert Murdoch,
"Good Morning America's" Diane Sawyer or ABC's World News with Charles
Gibson, Sound Connection gets their audiences around the country on their
feet wherever they play.
That's why renowned event planners such as Marcy Blum and designer Preston
Bailey, television's "The Party Planner," David Tutera, and Oprah Winfrey's
favorite event producer, TV host and author, Colin Cowie, call on Sound
Connection when they need a dance band and why corporate event planners for
ExxonMobil, Coca Cola, the Hard Rock Cafe, IBM , the Mandarin Oriental,
Pfizer and Washington Mutual hire Sound Connection for their company
meetings and gatherings again and again. Brides know that they need the ultimate dance band to ensure the perfect
wedding reception and Sound Connection brings them the music they and their
guests will remember forever.
You've read about Sound Connection in BRIDES Magazine, Elegant Bride,
InStyle Magazine, Palm Beach Illustrated and the Washingtonian and have seen
them on TV shows such as Entertainment Tonight, Food Network and the TBS
hit, "Movie and a Makeover." So what are you waiting for?
Sound Nation is the consummate six-piece party and wedding dance band. It's
multi-talented musicians and singers have their own unique style and convey
the bold sound of a much larger group.
The band is perfect for weddings, corporate events, anniversaries,
birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs and parties because they excel at reading
and adapting to their audience and because they put on a show that will wow
you. Sound Nation will engage you and your guests all night!
Please contact us if there are any questions or if you would like to hear
additional samples.
Time Machine is a 10-piece variety band that was organized in 1990. Since
that time, Time Machine has become one of the most popular and versatile
bands in the region.
Time Machine creates a party atmosphere whenever they perform. Audiences
have declared time and again that choosing this band guaranteed that their
event was an overwhelming success. Three very talented lead vocalists, a
band leader who is great at reading the crowd, a tight rhythm section and a
fabulous horn section, will keep you and your guests on the dance floor!