Dale Bitner

Virginia Beach, VA

$150 and up

Travels up to 90 miles

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Overview

Alternative folk singer-songwriter in Virginia Beach, VA. I play house concerts, parties, coffee shops, bars, street festivals, theaters.


Reviews

7 reviews

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Bryan H.

December 13, 2025
Verified review

Perfect experience

Excellent oerformer, professional but flexible, relaxed and personable, knew all of the songs we wanted and able to fill in and work around our event flow needs. Full recommendation - look no further.

Hired as: Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist


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Hannah T.

March 17, 2024
Verified review

Great artist

His music selection was fantastic. He sounded GREAT! Got a ton of compliments from attendees and will be bringing him back in April. This dude rocks!

Hired as: One Man Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist


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Jeremy

August 13, 2023
Verified review

Outstanding

Worry about your party, worry about your guests turning up. There's no worries with Dale fantastic made for the perfect party. Dale is a must book high level performer. Even the violin duo with our guests daughter just blew us away. Amazing Amazing.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Dale Bitner

Thank you! I had a wonderful time!


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Kerri S.

June 15, 2023
Verified review

Great job!

Dale did a great job with the kids and exceeded our expectations! This was not his normal type of gig and he was very accomadating.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist


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Carl H.

September 8, 2022
Verified review

Wonderful night of music

Dale made our Labor Day party next level. His easy listening vibe was perfect for our backyard party, and everyone loved his playlist. Dale is very friendly and easy to work with.
We hope he will pencil us in for next year.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Booking information

Price range: $150 and up

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

About

Dale Bitner, a soulful musician hailing from the coastal charm of Virginia Beach, discovered his deep-rooted passion for music and beauty in the rhythm of the waves and the melodies of life. Born and raised in this picturesque setting, Dale's artistic journey was profoundly influenced by the diverse tapestry of people and places that surrounded him.

Throughout his musical career, Dale's compositions have become a poignant reflection of the human experience, interwoven with heartfelt stories that serve as a universal reminder of our shared humanity. His melodies carry the echoes of Virginia Beach's coastal serenity, and his lyrics resonate with the warmth of genuine connections formed over the years.

Dale lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with his partner, Caroline. In this setting, he continues to draw inspiration from the everyday moments that shape our lives, infusing his music with an authenticity that speaks to the soul. Dale Bitner's artistic journey is a harmonious exploration of the beauty found in both the extraordinary and the ordinary, a testament to his unwavering commitment to the transformative power of music.

Past booked events

December 2025

12

Friday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Virginia Beach, VA

March 2024

16

Saturday

Holiday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Crawfordsville, IN

August 2023

18

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Peru, IN

12

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Zionsville, IN

June 2023

13

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

10:00am - 11:00am

Waveland, IN

September 2022

04

Sunday

House Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Kokomo, IN

July 2022

22

Friday

Cocktail Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Peru, IN

October 2021

02

Saturday

Festival

1:30pm - 4:30pm

Flora, IN

Set list

Melissa- Allman Brothers

Running on Empty- Jackson Browne

The World I Know- Collective Soul

When You Were Mine- Prince

Long December- Counting Crows

Reason to Believe- Rod Stewart

Rhiannon- Fleetwood Mac

Gentle On My Mind- Glen Campbell

Learning to Fly- Tom Petty

Starting Over- Chris Stapleton

Peaceful Easy Feeling- The Eagles

Wild World- Cat Stevens

Dance With Me Tonight- Dale Bitner

Don’t Dream it’s Over- Crowded House

It’s a Great Day to Be Alive- Travis Tritt

The One I Love- David Gray

Tangled Up in Blue- Bob Dylan

You’ll Accompany Me- Bob Seger

Something in the Orange- Zach Bryan

Slide- Goo Goo Dolls

After Midnight- Blink 182

Together in the Sun- Dale Bitner

You’re In My Heart- Rod Stewart

Learn to Fly- Foo Fighters

One Headlight- The Wallflowers

Crazy Love- Van Morrison

21 Guns- Green Day

These Days- Jackson Browne

The Promise of Dawn- Dale Bitner

Fire and Rain- James Taylor

Boys of Summer- Don Henley

I Love a Rainy Night- Eddie Rabbit

Plush- Stone Temple Pilots

Make it With You- Bread

The Closer You Get- Alabama

Fast Car- Tracy Chapman

My Desired Haven- Dale Bitner

Feathered Indians- Tyler Childers

Collide- Howie Day

Wagon Wheel- Old Crow Medicine Show/Bob Dylan

Amie- Pure Prairie League

Hungry Like the Wolf- Duran Duran

Between the Water & the Flame- Dale Bitner

Just Like a Woman- Bob Dylan

Turn the Page- Bob Seger

A Murder of One- Counting Crows

I’m on Fire- Bruce Springsteen

Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)- Green Day

Lonely ‘Ol Night- John Cougar Mellencamp

Gonna Be Just Fine- Dale Bitner

Cuts Like a Knife- Bryan Adams

Hey Jealousy- Gin Blossoms

Together in the Sun- Dale Bitner

I Wanna Go Back- Eddie Money

What I Like About You- The Romantics

Like a Rolling Stone- Bob Dylan

The Pouring- Dale Bitner

To Love Somebody- Bee Gees

3 a.m.- Matchbox Twenty

Who Knew- Pink

Every Little Kiss- Bruce Hornsby

You and Tequila- Kenny Chesney/Grace Potter

Smoky Mountain Rain- Ronnie Milsap

Hazard- Richard Marx

Sister Golden Hair- America

Angel Eyes- Jeff Healey

Trade Winds- Dale Bitner

Name- Goo Goo Dolls

Drift Away- Dobie Gray

The Waiting- Tom Petty

Hurt- Johnny Cash

Melt with You- Modern English

Thunder Road- Bruce Springsteen

But Even This Heart- Dale Bitner

Ain’t Even Done With the Night- John Cougar Mellencamp

Runnin’ Down a Dream- Tom Petty

The Joker- Steve Miller Band

Friday I’m in Love- The Cure

Summer of ‘69- Bryan Adams

Into the Mystic- Van Morrison

I’ll Follow You into the Dark- Death Cab for Cutie

Walking in Memphis- Marc Cohn

Little Red Corvette- Prince

Angel from Montgomery- John Prine

Follow You to Virgie- Tyler Childers

Take it Easy- The Eagles

Goodbye Again- John Denver

Brand New Man- Brooks and Dunn

Mandolin Rain- Bruce Hornsby

Lend Me Your Mind- Dale Bitner

All Along the Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix/Bob Dylan

Anything But Mine- Kenny Chesney

New Slang- The Shins

Fishin’ in the Dark- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Rio- Duran Duran

Sundown- Gordon Lightfoot

When You Come Back Home- Dale Bitner

No Souvenirs- Melissa Etheridge

Land of Hope and Dreams- Bruce Springsteen

Have I Told You Lately?- Rod Stewart/Van Morrison

Four Seasons and a Day- Dale Bitner

Babylon- David Gray

Rock and Roll All Nite- KISS

Switching to Whiskey- Adam Ezra

Night Moves- Bob Seger

Crazy Love- Poco

Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)- Looking Glass

It’s Okay- Dale Bitner

Leaving on a Jet Plane- John Denver

Tangerine- Led Zeppelin

This Time Next Year- Dale Bitner

Small Town- John Cougar Mellencamp

Yer So Bad- Tom Petty

Unwell- Matchbox Twenty

Just Like Heaven- The Cure

Sand in My Boots- Morgan Wallen

Downtown Train- Rod Stewart/Tom Waits

Losing Summer- Dale Bitner

Say Hello/Wave Goodbye- David Gray

Insomniac- Billy Pilgrim

You Should Probably Leave- Chris Stapleton

Rhymes and Reasons- John Denver

Who’ll Stop the Rain- Credence Clearwater Revival

Influences and inspiration

James Taylor, Indigo Girls, Bob Dylan, Counting Crows, Jackson Browne, The Cure, Adam Ezra, Goo Goo Dolls, John Denver, Death Cab for Cutie, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, R.E.M.

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