Bridgette and Dawn

Annapolis, MD

$250 and up!

Travels up to 60 miles

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Rude

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Island Style

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Overview

Entertaining duo with acoustic electric guitar and drums playing a great mix of music (originals, and cover tunes) that everyone will enjoy (not just the kids). Our music that will make you move and groove or chill depending on your mood! We also have a band with a bass player and play lots of festivals, events, private parties, weddings, bars etc. We can play kids' events and non-kids' events alike and keep people entertained by a wide variety of music - reggae, pop, rock, folk, country, blues etc. I also perform solo if you are looking for that instead of a duo or band.


Reviews

12 reviews

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Janae V.

November 5, 2025
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Great Communication and Service

Bridgette was a great communicator and delivered a wonderful children's performance.

Hired as: Children’s Music


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Nora A.

December 20, 2024
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Amazing!

On time, all the guests kids and adults loved them! Thank you!

Hired as: Children’s Music


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Shannon C.

November 1, 2024
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Great to work with!

We were only able to book Bridgette for our events, but she did a fabulous job. The preschool group loved all the songs they got to sing and I heard they really enjoyed getting to use some of her instruments to help make the music!

Hired as: Children’s Music, Singing Guitarist


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Kelly M.

August 2, 2024
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Children enjoyed

Our children really enjoyed their program. They had fun grooving to the cool music

Hired as: Children’s Music


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Al S.

May 26, 2024
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They were excellent

They did a great job performing for our crowd which was smaller than expected. They got into the vibe of our festival and delivered the right music for our audience. I would definitely recommend them to others and use them again in the future. Very nice people too.

Hired as: Children’s Music, Children’s Party Entertainment, Reggae Band

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Booking information

Price range: $250 and up!

Languages: English

Gig length: 40 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Here is some feedback we got from a festival: "We have seen Bridgette and Dawn and the whole band at several different events in Annapolis, and we have enjoyed you every time! We are a four generation family, and you are enjoyed from a just turned 3 year old, to an almost 94 year old. Thank you for helping keep music in our lives!"
Singer/songwriter Bridgette Michaels is an experienced local musician who weaves reggae vibes throughout the fabric of her culturally diverse music. She was born in Jamaica, grew up in Trinidad, and has lived for 20 years across the east coast of the US. Uniquely, Bridgette has a PhD in oceanography and smoothly incorporates a Caribbean feel along with ocean themes in her original music. In addition to her original song repertoire, she plays popular, well-known cover songs loved by generations. Bridgette performs as a solo artist, a duo, and with her band Guava Jelly. Her music is broadly diverse, high-energy, and joyful. Get transported to the islands and enjoy her special vibe!

About

Bridgette and Dawn (Guava Jelly) provide great music for parties for anyone from 1-99 years old. They play a great mix of music on guitar and drums with a Caribbean Island acoustic feel. Bridgette was born in Jamaica and grew up in Trinidad and sings lead vocals and Dawn, originally from New Jersey, sings back-up. They both live in Annapolis, MD. Dawn plays the bongos, congas on an electric drum machine. They play original songs as well as kids' tunes, pop, reggae, country, rock and folk. They keep people entertained and engaged. They have played all over Maryland, Virginia and DC and have performed at The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Quiet Waters' Park in Annapolis, The Atlas in DC and lots of festivals, private parties and events.

Past booked events

December 2024

15

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

10:30am - 11:30am

McLean, VA

October 2024

28

Monday

Worship Service

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Elkridge, MD

20

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Bethesda, MD

August 2024

31

Saturday

Camp Event

10:30am - 11:30am

Columbia, MD

July 2024

26

Friday

School Assembly

10:00am - 11:00am

Gwynn Oak, MD

May 2024

25

Saturday

Festival

10:00am - 4:00pm

Columbia, MD

April 2024

06

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

10:30am - 11:15am

Millersville, MD

05

Friday

Camp Event

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Millersville, MD

January 2024

06

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

10:30am - 11:15am

Washington, DC

October 2023

22

Sunday

Festival

10:30am - 11:15am

Potomac, MD

March 2023

12

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

10:30am - 11:30am

Washington, DC

March 2022

20

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Derwood, MD

Team

Dawn Madak Drummer, back-up vocals
Bridgette Michaels guitarist, lead vocals

Influences and inspiration

Jack Johnson, Bob Marley, Calypso music from Trinidad.

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