R&B, Hip-Hop Violinist, Marvillous Beats R&B, Hip-Hop Electric Violinist, Marvillous Beats

Based in United States

Columbia, Maryland
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LOCATION
Columbia, Maryland, United States

TRAVEL
up to 255 miles

PRICE
from $750 (USD)

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Description Price
BRONZE 1-HR (Wedding Prelude & Ceremony OR Cocktail Hour) (NO Add-Ons)$750 (USD)
SILVER 1-HR (Wedding Prelude & Ceremony OR Cocktail Hour) (Add-Ons Included)$1300 (USD)
GOLD 1-HR (Corporate & Business) (Premium Add-Ons Included)$1850 (USD)
BRONZE 2-HRS (Wedding Prelude, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour) (NO Add-Ons)$1350 (USD)
SILVER 2-HRS (Wedding Prelude & Ceremony OR Cocktail Hour) (Add-Ons Included)$2000 (USD)
The full pricing detailing packages and add-ons will be sent to you after your booking request. Once everything is agreed upon, a signed DocuSign and the 50% security deposit (or the paid-in-full discounted rate) are required to lock in the date. The currently accepted no-fee payment methods are Zelle (info provided upon request), ACH/Wire (info provided upon request), and Venmo (send as "Family and Friends"). A transaction fee (6.5%) will be added to your booking total for payments made via Square and PayPal (info provided upon request). All transactions processed via Square and PayPal must include the 6.5% transaction fee.

About / Biography

Marvill Martin: Electric Elegance

Marvill Martin, the electric violinist, music producer, and genre alchemist, delivers performances that fuse Hip-Hop, Soul, R&B, and Pop with elegance and energy. This is an experience. Here’s what to expect:

Solo or DJ Duo: Whether solo or with a DJ, the vibe remains electric - an intimate soirée or a high-energy event.

State-of-the-Art Sound: The Bose S1 Pro Plus is compact but powerful and seamlessly connects to other systems to ensure flawless sound.

Classical Roots, Modern Grooves: Expect a fresh twist on timeless melodies.

Wanderlust-Friendly: If clients cover travel essentials, Marvill brings the vibes worldwide.

What You’ll Experience: A Symphony of Elegance

When you step into the world of Marvill Martin (a.k.a. Marvillous Beats), prepare for an enchanting journey. Here’s what awaits you:

Sonic Mastery: As the spotlight finds its mark, Marvill’s white electric violin becomes a vessel of emotion. His fingers glide across the strings, weaving intricate melodies that resonate deep within your soul. Whether it’s a hip-hop beat or a timeless classic, Marvill’s virtuosity knows no bounds.

Elegance Unleashed: Marvill’s presence exudes grace. Dressed in tailored attire, he stands at the intersection of luxury and culture. His white electric violin becomes an extension of his being—a conduit for stories, memories, and dreams. Each note is a brushstroke on the canvas of your heart.

Genre Fusion: Marvill’s performances transcend genres. Expect a fusion of classical finesse, hip-hop swagger, and soulful introspection. They reimagine familiar tunes, infusing them with newfound magic. The instrumental tracks provide a lush backdrop, enhancing the experience.

State-of-the-Art Sound: Marvill arrives equipped with a portable PA monitor speaker—the Bose S1 Pro Plus. This compact powerhouse ensures crystal-clear sound projection. It connects seamlessly to other audio systems via a standard XLR audio cable, enveloping the venue in sonic brilliance.

Engagement: When you hire Marvill, you’re not just getting a wireless live musician—you’re inviting an experience. His professionalism, punctuality, and passion ensure that your event is unforgettable. From the first chord to the final encore, Marvill leaves an indelible mark.

Connection: Marvill’s music bridges gaps. It unites hearts, transcending language and borders. Whether you’re celebrating love, success, or simply being alive, Marvill’s violin speaks to the universal human experience.

In summary, Marvill Martin delivers elegance, culture, and sonic brilliance. Prepare to be moved, uplifted, and utterly captivated.

Marvill Martin: Embracing & Unveiling Elegance

Marvill Martin, a virtuoso hip-hop violinist, weaves a symphony of elegance and culture. Born and raised in a vibrant Jamaican family in New Rochelle, NY, Marvill’s musical journey began with classical training. But destiny had other plans—a serendipitous encounter with the fusion of violin and hip-hop sparked a lifelong passion.

After completing an architecture degree at the University of DC, Marvill chose to follow the strings of destiny. Seven years ago, he embraced music full-time, leaving behind blueprints for melodies. Marvill's violin has graced over 400 events, from opulent weddings to intimate studio sessions. Marvill’s bow dances across genres, from hip-hop beats to soulful ballads, creating an enchanting fusion.

But Marvill’s brand transcends mere notes. It’s a harmonious blend of luxury, heritage, and culture —an ode to his New York/Jamaican roots and the architectural precision that once fueled his designs. Marvill's performances resonate with elegance, leaving audiences spellbound. Whether on stage or in the studio, Marvill’s violin speaks a universal language - one that celebrates life, love, and the beauty of sound.

Key Highlights

Jamaican Rhapsody: Marvill’s upbringing infuses his music with warmth and rhythm. The echoes of New York streets and family gatherings resonate in every note.

Architect of Melodies: From blueprints to staves, Marvill’s transition from architecture to music was seamless. His compositions are structured, yet fluid—a testament to his dual passions.

Events Extraordinaire: Marvill’s violin has graced grand openings, galas, and celebrity soirées. Each performance is a canvas where luxury meets soul.

Family Strings: Maryland is home - a place where Marvill’s wife and daughters inspire his artistry. His love story, like a delicate arpeggio, weaves through his music.

Marvill Martin (a.k.a. Marvillous Beats): Where elegance meets the symphony of life.

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Location

Based in United States

Columbia, Maryland
Travels up to 255 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 255 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 45 miles)
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Coldplay - Viva La Vida

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Designer - Panda

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Earth, Wind & Fire - Fantasy, Let's Groove, September, Reasons

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Goldlink - Crew

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Grover Washington Jr. - Mister Magic

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Happy Birthday (Conventional)

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H.E.R. - Best Part

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Ice Cube - It Was A Good Day​

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Jagged Edge - Where The Party At

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Jamie Foxx - Heaven, Blame It

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James Arthur - Say You Won't Let Go

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Ja Rule - Livin It Up

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Jay Z - Feelin' It, Pound Cake,

I Just Wanna Love You, Girls Girls Girls, Encore, Song Cry

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J. Cole - Can't Get Enough, A Lot

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Jhene Aiko - It's A Vibe, From Time

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Jill Scott - So In Love, A Long Walk

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John Legend - All of Me, You & I, Heaven, Let's Get Lifted, So High,

Original People

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Judy Garland - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

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Justin Bieber - Intentions

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Justin Timberlake - Mirrors, My Love, What Goes Around

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Junior Mafia - Get Money

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Juvenile - Back Dat Azz Up

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JVKE - Golden Hour

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Kanye West - Flashing Lights, Selfish, Real Friends, Addiction

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Kem - Share My Life

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Kendrick Lamar - Luther, Love

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Keyshia Cole - Love

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Khalid - Location, Talk

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Kirk Franklin - Love Theory

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Koffee - Toast, Pull Up

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LL Cool J - Love You Better

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Lil Kim - Crush On You

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Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Life

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Lil Wayne - Lollipop

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Lionel Richie - Endless Love

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Lucy Pearl - Dance Tonight

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Lupe Fiasco - Kick Push, Paris Tokyo

Luther Vandross - Here And Now

Mali Music - Beautiful

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Marc Anthony - Vivir La Vida

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Mario - Let Me Love You

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Mary J. Blige - I Can Love You, Mary Jane

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Masego - Tadow

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Master KG - Jerusalema

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Major - This Is Why I Love You

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Mase - Feel So Good

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Maxwell - Wherever, Whenever, Whatever... Woman's Work,

Sumthin' Sumthin'

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Maze - Before I Let Go

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Menahan Street Band - Make The Road by Walking

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Miguel - Adorn

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Michael Jackson - P.Y.T., Rock With You, Human Nature,

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, Earth Song

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Monica - So Gone, For You

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MFSB - The Sound of Philadelphia

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Musiq Soulchild - Love, Half Crazy

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Mya - Best Of Me (Remix Part II)

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Nas - Still Dreaming, You're The Man, The World Is Yours,

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Naughty By Nature - Hip Hop Hooray

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NBA Youngboy - Make No Sense, Right Foot Creep

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Nelly - So Hot In Here

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Next - Wifey

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Nipsey Hussle - Double Up, Stucc In The Grind

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Outkast - Spottieottiedopaliscious

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Pharrell - Happy, Beautiful​

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Pop Smoke - Christoper Walking, For The Night

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Post Malone - Sunflower

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Richard Smallwood - Total Praise

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Rich The Kid - Plug Walk

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Robin Thicke - Lost Without You

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Roddy Ricch - Ballin'

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Ruelle - I Get To Love You

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​Rufus Wainwright - Hallelujah

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Sade - Kiss Of Life

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Sam Smith - Latch (Acoustic)

Scarface - Guess Who's Back

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Sean Paul - Still In Love, Temperature, We Be Burnin', Like Glue

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Shania Twain - Forever And For Always

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Snoop Dogg - Let's Get Blown, Beautiful

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Soul For Real - Candy Rain

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Stevie Wonder - Ribbon In The Sky, Happy Birthday

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SZA - Snooze

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Tamia - So Into You

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Taylor Swift - Invisible Strings

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Tevin Campbell - Can We Talk

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Teyana Taylor - Gonna Love Me

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The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg, My Girl

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Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love

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Tupac - I Ain't Mad At You, Keep Your Head Up

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Tyga - Taste

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Tyler Childers - In Your Love

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UGK - International Player Anthem

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Usher - Matrimony, My Boo, U Don't Have To Call,

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50 Cent - In Da Club, Candy Shop

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I need power, a standard chair (no arms preferred), and water (bottled or self-serve).


What information do you require about a venue?

I require parking information, and if a certificate of insurance is required for violinists (not common).


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, I provide a Bose S1 Pro Plus speaker that can also run on battery for up to two (2) hours.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, I have an intermission playlist of jazz and soul music that runs during breaks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

The best gig I've ever done was performing live on NPR Tiny Desk. I've performed at dozens of gorgeous venues in my career, but the most memorable at this moment is the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, CA.


What's your favourite type of event?

My favorite type of event is a well-organized, glamorous one.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Please read my story on the "ABOUT" page of my website. I began with private lessons while growing up in New York, and then busked on the streets of DC while studying architecture in college, where I was discovered.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

I'm influenced mostly by the legends and greats, producers like Quincy Jones and Pharrell.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I typically arrive 30 minutes before the start time to park and set up. Packages range from 30-minutes to 3 hours.


Are you happy to perform outside?

I'm happy to play outside, but we ask for shade, a flat, level surface, and a power supply close to the performance area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Yes! Please select from the official song list on my website "BOOKING" tab. One off-list song selection is included in our SILVER and GOLD packages. Additional off-list song selections are a fee.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Please read the reviews on the "BOOKING" tab on my website.


Do violinists play R&B, Hip-Hop songs?

Yes! I am a violinist that plays R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, and Soul music from classic eras like Motown and contemporary genres like Trap Hip-Hop.

Recent Clients

R&B, Hip-Hop Violinist, Marvillous Beats has performed for these clients:

Amazon

BET Network

NPR Tiny Desk

National Geographic

The MLB

Verizon

JP Morgan Chase

FOX 5 DC News

MGM

Columbia Association

Venues

R&B, Hip-Hop Violinist, Marvillous Beats has performed at these venues:

Residence of the Colombian Ambassador, DC

Grand Hotel Amalfi, Italy

The Hudson Yards (Grand Opening), NY

Crystal Plaza, Livingston, NJ

Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA

White House Historical Association, DC

US Department of Agriculture, DC

Federal Bureau of Investigation, DC

The Cotton Room, Durham, NC

The Waterfall, Claymont, DE

Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, DC

Smithsonian National Museum of American History, DC

Hirshhorn Museum Sculpture Garden, DC

Thomas Jefferson International Building, DC

Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons, Cockeysville, MD

Gaylord Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Baltimore Museum of Art, MD

Larz Anderson House Museum, DC

Meridian International Center, DC

Handsome Hollow, Long Eddy, NY

Belvedere & Co. Events, Baltimore, MD

The University of DC

Water's Edge Event Center, Belcamp, MD

Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria, VA

Patterson Mansion, DC

Ceresville Mansion, Frederick, MD

Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion, Rockville, MD

Newton White Mansion, Mitchelville, MD

Gramercy Mansion, Stevenson, MD

Great Rock Mansion, Pikesville, MD

Liriodendron Mansion, Bel Air, MD

Martin's Valley Mansion, Cockeysville, MD

Moonstone Manor, Elizabethtown, PA

Harbour View, Woodbridge, VA

Omni Shoreham Hotel, DC

Kimpton Hotel Monaco, DC

The Fairmont, DC

The Four Seasons Resort, DC & MD

The Pendry, DC & MD

Gari Melchers Home & Studio Museum, Falmouth, VA

Union Station, DC

DC World War Memorial

The Watergate Hotel, DC

Morais Vineyards & Winery, Bealeton, VA

Bureaux Vineyard, Purcellville, VA

Greenville Vineyards, Middleburg, VA

Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery, Stafford, VA

Springfield Manor Winery & Brewery, Thurmont, MD

Historic Oakland Manor, Columbia, MD,

Tacaro Estate, Tracy's Landing, MD

Fauquier Springs Country Club, Warrenton, VA

Belmont Country Club, Ashburn, VA

Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, Stevensville, MD

Salamander Resort & Spa, Middleburg, VA

Landsdowne Resort & Spa, Leesburg, VA

Chesapeake Bay Gold Resort & Spa, Cambridge, MD

Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, MD

Merriweather Lakehouse, Columbia, MD

Rooftop at Riggs, DC

Herrington on the Bay, North Beach, MD

Main Street Ballroom, Ellicott City, MD

The Grand, Baltimore, MD

The Villa, Beltsville, MD

Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, MD

Hotel Washington, DC

Cosmos Club, DC

Hotel Zena, DC

AC Hotel, National Harbor, MD

The Riverview at Occoquan, Lorton, VA

Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, MD

Celebrations at the Bay, Pasadena, MD

The Lincoln Theater, DC

The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD

Frederick Ballroom, Frederick, MD

Commonwealth Tower, Arlington, VA

The Boathouse, Midlothian, VA

Martin's Chapel Baptist Church, Mebane, NC

La Vie at The Wharf, DC

District Pier at The Wharf, DC

Del Mar at The Wharf, DC

Pearl Street Warehouse, DC

Oficina Lounge & Restaurant, DC

Osteria Costa, MGM National Harbor, MD

District Winery, DC

The Green Turtle, Windsor Mills, MD

Gala Center, Windsor Mills, MD

RPM Italian, DC

BlackSwn (Grand Opening), Baltimore, MD

VisArts, Rockville, MD

ListenVision, DC

The Hotel UMD, College Park, MD

Hilton The Main Hotel, Norfolk, VA

Citron Restaurant & Bar, Baltimore, MD

Port Discovery Children's Museum, Baltimore, MD

Maryland Live Casino, Arundel Mills

Sunrise Senior Living, DC

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Virtual Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Folk

Bluegrass

Jazz

Christmas

Church Music

House

Gospel

Easy Listening

Background Music

Originals

Country

Pop

Covers

Disco

Funk

Hip Hop

Motown

R&B

Soul

Indie

African Music

Caribbean

Latin

Reggae

Spanish Music

Features:

PA / sound system included

Public liability insurance

Instrumental

Uses backing tracks

Will travel internationally

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