Best Folk Bands in Bethesda, MD

Shenandoah Run is comprised of founder Bob Melissinos (vocals and guitar), Jill Nelson (vocals, guitar and percussion), Ben Hamblin (vocals and guitar), Renee Moyer (vocals and percussion), Leslie Smile Hoyle (vocals and...

Looking for a top-notch Folk Band for your event? Robert Mabe offers duets to five-piece bands, sound/PA operation/setup, and musical planning. And please, check out my client reviews! Book now!

The Washington D.C. Area’s Finest Celtic Musicians for your Wedding or Event Whether you're preparing for a Holiday party, a perfect wedding or a celebration for your business this year, adding live Celtic music will be...

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The Back Alley Blues Boys is a trio composed of two guitarists and a harmonica player that does acoustic, folk, rockabilly, and roots rock and roll tunes. Our music ranges from gentle acoustic songs to Delta Blues, 50s...

Carolyn was awarded the WAMMIE for the Washington, D.C. area's 2022 Best Bluegrass Artist. She is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who performs Bluegrass originals and covers as well as "grassed-up" classic rock & count...

“Jack Dunlap, one of the fastest guns on mandolin (and guitar) in the greater Washington, D.C. area…” -Bluegrass Unlimited Jack Dunlap brings vibrant, custom-tailored musical experiences to weddings, corporate events,...

Ali Cook is a singer, bassist, and founder of americana band: Ali and the Wild Geese. Guitar, violin, bass are at the groups core adding piano, accordion, and mandolin whenever possible. Hire them for an evening of warm,...

The New Century American Irish-Arts Company is a collective of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier professional Irish traditional musicians, dancers, and singers.

O'McPub Band is a talented Irish duo from Hyattsville Maryland which brings high energy and authentic Celtic sounds to any event. With their guitar and bodhran in hand, they have become the go-to choice for Irish folk mu...

Alexandria, VA — A new bluegrass collaboration is taking shape with the formation of an MC-fronted band “CrossRoads” featuring Wally Huges, Lisa Kay Howard-Hughes, and Justin Mason. Bringing together musicians who love t...

Lilt is an award-winning duo specializing in the rich tradition of Irish music—bringing to life driving jigs and reels, lively hornpipes, and beautifully expressive airs. Featuring flute, tin whistle, bouzouki, and teno...

Spellbinding," "with a knack for gorgeous arrangements,” Cormorant’s Fancy performs music from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Cape Breton, and Newfoundland, and US Appalachian, Old-Time, and Civil War Era music.

Looking for a unique and unforgettable experience for your next event in VA? Look no further than Sans Souci Experiences! Our team specializes in creating one-of-a-kind celebrations that go above and beyond the ordinary....

The Creswell Club is a constellation of musicians who specialize in music that makes life better. We're rooted in jazz standards and music from the 1920s and 30s, but we're experts at branching out; we can play everythin...

**Please Note**: Our rates range from $650 - $15,000 per event. Poor Man's Gambit is the musical collaboration of Corey Purcell (button accordion, cittern, guitar, vocals, bodhran, dance), Federico Betti (guitar, fiddle...

Get ready to tap your toes to the authentic and modern Bluegrass music of Station Hill Bluegrass! This vibrant and family-friendly Folk Band will bring joy to your event with their eclectic repertoire of traditional tune

A bluesy, jazzy jukebox, Sweet Tooth Music evokes the charm of a late-night jam and the energy of a living room concert! Dedicated to personalized detail, our band custom-tailors every event to hit just the right vibe

The Creswell Club is a constellation of musicians who specialize in music that makes life better. We play jazz standards and music from the 1920s and 30s, but we're also experts at branching out.

The Charlie Roman Jazz Band is one of the premier jazz bands in NYC and Brooklyn, known for delivering world-class musicianship, vintage charm, and an unforgettable atmosphere at weddings, corporate events, and private c...

Sassafras is based in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, and have been performing together for over 20 years. Sassafras pays homage to the Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs era, but also enjoys pr...

Our instrumentation is acoustic using mandolin, guitar, and upright bass. We perform swing tunes by Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Django Reinhart and George Gershwin; Latin and Tango by Jobim, Bonfa, and Bizet; traditiona...

The New York City professional bluegrass community is made up of many freelance workers (much like the jazz community), and as such we have a fluid and vibrant group of musicians who work closely together on hundreds of...

Hotelheads are a full-service event band specializing in high-quality live musical entertainment for parties, private events, and corporate functions across the northeast U.S. and beyond.

Comprised of some of the best bluegrass, americana, and country musicians in the New York/ New England area, The Carolina Gents can provide the pure, sweet sounds of appalachia for your intimate ceremony and cocktail hou...