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Reader Submissions: Washington DC Bands - Musicians in DC, Maryland and Virginia

By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide

Want to learn about bands that perform in the Washington DC area? Whether you are looking to hire a band for a special event or just want to learn about local talent, the following guide provides profiles of bands and musicians who perform at venues in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Please note that this information was submitted by the musicians themselves, so before booking, it is suggested that you check references and arrange to attend a performance.

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The Apple Core - Washington DC Band

The Apple Core is comprised of five talented musicians that have worked as sidemen with some of the better known groups in D.C., such as area stalwarts Catfish Hodge and Honky Tonk Confidential as we…More

Steel Pan Jam - Washington DC Carribbean Band

Ron Emrit was born and raised in Trinidad, British West Indies, where the steel pan originated. At the age of 15, he began going to pan yards to practice to learn the music by ear. During Carnival, h…More

Chaquis Maliq - Washington DC Singer, Songwriter, and producer

Indulj Restaurant & Lounge - Washington DCClub Heaven & Hell - Washington DCChef Mac's - Baltimore, MDLucy's -ARL - Arlington, VANational Cherry Blossom Festival - Washington DCThe Dunes - Washington…More

Jaared - The JAM Brothers - Washington DC Band

Jaared - 32 years professional performance experience both Nationally and Internationally. Proficient at Alto, Soprano, and Tenor Saxes, EWI Wind Synth, and both Lead & Backing Vocals. Tours National…More

Cold Blooded - The Group - Washington DC Band

The drive and the energy to keep the CROWD rockin' with the smooth crank of seasoned Go - Go veterns ... add to that the smooth angellic tones of the TWO ladies of Neo Grown & Crankin' ... and , you …More

Turtle Recall - Washington DC Band

Turtle Recall is bending genres like crazy. The DC area party brigade released their debut LP, Thanks Anyway, in July 2012 and the album has since enjoyed overwhelming praise and adulation from many …More

Dave Sharp Trio - Washington DC Band

Renowned bluegrass fiddle and mandolin player, Rickie Simpkins, will be sitting in with the Dave Sharp Trio for the spring, summer and fall of 2013. The group is looking for local venues that can sea…More

N2N Band - Washington DC

N2N resides in Northern Virginia. The band originated in 2002 with 5 musicians. 1 year later, 3 members were added to form the 8 member band that performs under the name of N2N today. Below show a sa…More

Yellowtie Guy Band - Washington DC

Yellowtieguy has performed at a variety of venues in the DMV area such as:Washington DC - Boyou on Penn, Wonderland Ballroom, Velvet LoungeMaryland - Soundstage, Sonar, Sidebar, House of Rock, Regenc…More

Los Caribbeat-Caribbean Jazz Band, Washington DC

Together since January 2012, plays Caribbean Jazz; songs from the Caribbean, West Africa and Detroit. The DC-based quartet can perform in concert or dance club venues. The band mates have travelled o…More

Drop Electric Experimental Rock Band - Washington DC

In July 2012, they joined Pusher Music, a specialized crew of artists creating music for trailers based in LA. They joined a roster of artists that includes DJ Shadow and Orbital. In August 2012, the…More

Lew Sid Band - Washington DC Area

Have performed at various small venues in the DMV areaSingle Rapper with severe aspirations and Talent. Been making professional music and climbing to the top of the ranks with his own label and focu…More

Good Kemistry Band - Washington DC

Eden’s Lounge, Baltimore, MD, Stone Fish Grill, Largo, MD, The Meeting Place, Washington, DC, City View Café, Baltimore, MD, Austin Grill, Silver Spring/Rockville, MD, Butler’s Loung…More

M.A.B. - Washington DC Band

A product of a rebel and a refugee and the music reflects it. M.A.B.'s been rapping and doing poetry since he was a kid and he's always been about making good lyrical music. From hosting his own radi…More

Gallons To Ounces - Washington DC Band

DC--Velvet Lounge, DC9, Saloun Jazz Club, Warehouse Loft, Hard Rock CafeMaryland--8X10 Club, Recher Theater, Growlers, Austin Grill, The Endzone, Union Jacks, Barking Dog, Harp & Fiddle, Bentz Street…More