Solo Musician For Hire in Laurel, MD

Dylan’s impressive resume includes performing for celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, luxury brands, international audiences and high-profile clients at iconic venues. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from one of the top music schools in the world, Berklee College in Boston, Dylan immediately began performing full time up and down the east coast of the US. * Has performed for Oscar Nuñez (The Office), Fabio, Dylan McDermott, Joseph DePinto (CEO of 7-Eleven), Bruce Springsteen’s producer Chuck Plotkin, Bedros Keuilian (entrepreneur/podcaster), and Charlene Tang (luxury fashion designer) and audiences from Italy, Germany, Belgium, France and the US. * Company performances include Consumer Electronic Show, Wells Fargo, LA Rams, Delta Airlines, Levi’s, Zadig & Voltaire, Tetrapak, YPO, and more. * Previous performance venues include The Venetian, M&T Bank Stadium, Northwest Stadium, The Beverly Hilton, The SLS Hotel, Montage Beverly Hills, Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, and Terrenea Resort. * Wedding performances include Bel Air Bay Club, South Coast Botanic Garden, The Houdini Estate, San Ysidro Ranch, Alila Marea, Ojai Valley Inn, and San Clemente Historic Cottage. * Award-winning songwriter and performer: WAM awards, IMEAs, Berklee Songwriting Competition, International Songwriting Competition honorable mention, Phoenix Radio “Best Guitarist in the State” * Ideal choice for corporate events, weddings, and private parties with an extensive performance experience of 1500+ events * Based in Los Angeles but is a nationally touring musician who has performed all over the US from Boston, MA, to Key West, FL * Can perform instrumental acoustic guitar, guitar w/ vocals, a wireless roaming performance, live looping, or perform as a hybrid DJ w/ electric guitar for dancing and partying. Set list includes classics to today. * Education & mentorship includes being taught by John Mayer’s guitar teacher, Tomo Fujita; Livingston Taylor (James Taylor’s brother); and handpicked by Paul Simon for private songwriting sessions out of thousands of other musicians. * Original works include two independently released EPs and scoring additional muon Thec on Essential Church, which reached #1 in the Apple TV documentary category. * Reputation: 5-star rated on every major platform, including The Bash, GigSalad, Bark, and Thumbtack “Nothing short of spectacular” - Valerie Vandenberghe | The Vibe Agency Dylan offers a full-stop live entertainment experience, including the top-of-the-line sound system suitable for audiences of over 300 people. His song list is a variety of everything from classics, easy listening, pop, and 80s and 90s to modern hits. His unparalleled musicianship offers dynamic performances ranging from soft acoustic instrumentals to mid-tempo acoustic guitar with vocals all the way to upbeat dance floor top 40’s with electric guitar, making him an incredibly versatile performer that can be a unique alternative to a DJ or having to hire several musicians for different parts of an event. He is able to perform wirelessly, walking around while performing, interacting with the crowd, and raising the energy of the room. Dylan’s past clients include Delta Airlines, Wells Fargo, and Zadig & Voltaire, and his past performances include the biggest tech event in the world: The Consumer Electronic Show, The Venetian in Las Vegas, SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Terranea Resort, W Hotel Hollywood, M&T Bank Stadium and Northwest Stadium. Dylan has performed at a huge range of venues across the US, from intimate dinner parties to huge festivals of thousands. Dylan has an extensive history in music, including recording at the legendary East West Studios, where Elvis, The Beatles, U2, and Harry Styles also recorded. He’s recorded with Hans Zimmer’s first violinist, Dua Lipa’s cellist, and frequently performs with Cindy Lauper’s keyboard player. He has released original music on Spotify and has co-directed and starred in several music videos, shared stages with members of the off-Broadway musical STOMP, and even composed music for the documentary “The Essential Church,” which peaked at #1 in the Apple TV Documentaries category. His extensive education and experience playing music have helped him to develop a very discerning ear and musicality, and he can easily perform a bespoke set list that is individually crafted for every audience. He can arrange his own song list and create a performance that fits the mood and energy of your event, often starting with soft acoustic instrumental music and slowly increasing the energy as the night progresses. He not only comes with all needed gear but can provide lighting and a wireless mics for guests or officiants, has every performance insured, and strives to give you an absolutely stress-free booking process and seamless experience from the first phone call to the last note of the night. You will be the person everyone applauds when your guests ask your planner, “Where in the world did you find him?” Inquire for other options as well (duo, trio, sax, drummer, DJ, etc)

Your event’s success is our mission! You can trust Lloyd & his talented team of musicians to deliver the highest quality live music experience with no hassles! We provide affordable live music entertainment for a wide variety of events. Using top-of-the line professional gear and equipment our music combos include: Jazz, Top-40, Pop, Blues, and Soul Duo/Trio/Quartet/full-band ensembles to fit your budget! Acoustic, electric, vocal, instrumental performers - whatever you need to set the perfect atmosphere! Feature entertainment or background sounds for your private event, corporate event, brewery, winery, distillery, festival, party, gallery, or lifestyle event within your budget! Check out Instagram (Lloyd_OnBass) to see/hear for yourself!

Looking for a talented band that can bring the right vibe to your event? Look no further than Strummin&Drummin, led by percussionist Philippe de Pontet and his diverse roster of singing guitarists to cover all your musical needs. We’ll energize your event with our toe-tapping takes on your favorite covers. Strummin&Drummin plays multiple genres including rock, pop, soul, country and jazz, with something for everyone. We can blend these styles to cover a broad range of musical tastes or dive deeply into one or two genres if preferred by the client. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, private party, or special occasion, S&D will work closely with you and your team to ensure the music matches the ambiance you’re looking for. Since 2020, we’ve been barnstorming the DMV, playing to growing audiences at wineries, country clubs, corporations and private homes. Philippe has 3 decades of performance experience and his roster of top-notch singing guitarists allows S&D to customize the music to each event. Need a fuller sound than a duo? We can easily scale up to a trio or quartet by adding bass, guitar, and even saxophone for bigger settings. Don’t settle for a cookie cutter band at your next event. Book us now and get ready to take your event to the next level! “Great duo! Strummin & Drummin helped to set the right tone all night. They can play just about any genre and appeal to folks from all generations with their friendly, easygoing style. Highly recommended” - Jad A. (anniversary event).

I’m a singer guitarist from Annapolis, Maryland. I play classic rock, country, easy listening, and popular music. I have a BA degree in music and have been playing professionally for many years. I specialize in private parties, dock bars, weddings, and restaurants. Call for rates and availability. Website with song list, videos, and recordings. **************