Browse 664 rock bands available for hire in Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, with 751 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. Find professional rock groups and live rock acts for weddings, parties and corporate events.
Of the 664 suppliers listed here, 9 are based within 30 miles of Washington D.C. The other 655 are willing to travel there.
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Soul Bands in Washington D.C.Rates for live rock bands in Washington D.C. typically range from about $160 to $3,100+, depending on band size, performance duration and equipment requirements. Most bookings average around $900 for professional rock groups offering two to three hours of live music with a quality sound system. Larger lineups and bands offering additional production such as lighting or a DJ set between live sets will typically charge toward the higher end. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 510 enquiries for Rock Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.
Grateful Allman Band Experience
"Great band—make sure to see them when they come through your area."
Nu30X Caribbean Soul
"Hey HaitianBarbie you were great i like the part where you were getting the crowd on their feet keep up the good work the band was great i enjoyed myself thanks for the invite love always??
Patrick Joseph"
Johnny and the Headhunters
"There’s more to Johnny Ticktin than meets the eye. Well-versed in the blues, having once served as lead guitar player for the legendary Louisiana Red, the open-minded Ticktin is a sponge, soaking up the subtle six-string nuances and intricacies of a multitude of genres—from surf to classic R&B, swing and even Mambo—on his eighth album with The Headhunters, That’s All I Need. It would feel right at home in any rough-and-tumble roadhouse.
The title is borrowed from a song, covered here in all its dark, swampy glory, off Magic Sam’s 1967 iconic electric blues marvel West Side Soul. Watery, backwoods ripples of Sam’s tremolo guitar style and seductive rhythms meander through Creedence Clearwater Revival’s mysterious kudzu on Johnny & The Headhunters’ version, as Ticktin and company paddle up a lazy river of Bayou groove. Just as fluent in nasty rockabilly, they thrive in the sweltering heat of the 1957 obscurity “Chicken House,” giving it a warm buzz and making it rumble and swagger, while the lascivious, infectious funk of “Body and Fender” – a Doc Pomus/Duke Robillard joint originally built for soul crooner Johnny Adams – shakes all over and ogles the female form. A rousing, boogie-woogie version of Lowell Fulsom’s Chess Records’ hit “Rock ‘Em Dead” is wonderfully shambolic, and Ticktin rides the lightning of the Link Wray instrumental “Ace of Spaces” like a champ, gleefully wheeling through edgy garage-rock riffs with appropriate vim and vigor. What feel he and his band have for this material. There is not the slightest bit of indifference to it anywhere on this record.
Not that they need it, but help arrives in the form of keyboardist Tam Sullivan, who wraps smoky, sensual organ and wraiths of piano around a soulful remake of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Lead Me On,” and singer Liz Springer, who joins her brazen vocals to Ticktin’s in the cheeky, but charming, duet “Watch and Chain.” And, with the solid machinery of a good backing band at work behind him, Ticktin can just let loose – witness the slide-guitar fury of their cover of Elmore James’ “Shake Your Money Maker.” For aficionados of tasteful guitar work and music that time shouldn’t have forgotten, this is what you need.
—Peter Lindblad
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Mojo Mothership
""Mojo Mothership flawlessly delivered an extremely tight performance that was definitely one of the musical highlights of this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival. Professional from start to finish. This group definitely showed the skills, talent and passion to serve up some sizzlin’ Blues. We sure hope to see Mojo Mothership at our festival again!"
Flannel and Lace Duo
"We hired Cathy and Tom for our wedding and they were the best! They were a joy to work with and have a very fun, upbeat energy. They really listened to what we envisioned for our wedding and made it happen. Multiple people complimented us on the entertainment and they ended the night with karaoke which was a huge hit. I highly recommend hiring Flannel and Lace for any event."
Exit 93
"Caught Exit 93 at the Wellwood tonite (9/28). Fantastic! Don't miss them if you get the chance. Excellent guitar work, vocals, et al."