David Andrew Smith
David Andrew Smith 2026 Demo/Montage
Covers (and an original)
04/29/17 Wedding (w/live audio from the prelude and ceremony performance)
David playing a wedding proposal for Kelly Collis of 94.7 FRESH FM's The Tommy Show With Tommy McFly
David Andrew Smith - For The Time Being - The New York Songwriters Circle
David Andrew Smith live on WTMD 89.7FM
2014 Rio Concert Series, Gaithersburg, MD
2014 Rio Concert Series, Gaithersburg, MD
Overview
Often dubbed "Cat Stevens meets Adam Levine," David is a pop/rock singer/songwriter/guitarist from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area who has shared the stage with/opened for an eclectic mix of acts both solo and with his full band, including Maroon 5, Toby Keith, Owl City, Journey and Eric Hutchinson, to name a few. He has also been a featured act for the Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals and the Citi Open (formerly the Legg Mason Tennis Classic). With a repertoire of over 500 songs when playing solo, including acoustic top 40 from the '60s to now, as well as original material in the singer-songwriter realm, he performs with any format from solo to a 4-piece rock band.
Reviews
64 reviews
Walter H. G.
May 6, 2026Fantastic!
David was absolutely fantastic for my wife's birthday party. He is an exceptional talent and would be great for any party. Thank you David!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Missy B.
October 13, 2025Fanatastic Entertainment
I would give David 10 stars if I could. You can not go wrong by hiring him for your event, whatever the occasion. David knows how to read the crowd and set the tone accordingly. We hosted an engagement party for a couple in our yard and David was the perfect musician for the event. He is professional, courteous and kind. David gets the strongest endorsement possible from us.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Morley M.
August 5, 2025Nice personable and talented
Had my sons birthday and David was one of the attractions that we had. He was smooth, smiling, engaging and talented. I need to have him back for a more intimate setting as his selection is very melodic and would work very well for some of my other events. I highly recommend
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Shruti T.
July 28, 2025Great performance
We had a great experience with David at our backyard birthday. It rained twice. He didn’t lose his calm and continued to smile while performing indoor then outdoor again. He is very talented and has a wonderful voice! Thank you David!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Kevin S.
January 1, 2025Amazing entertainment!!
David knocked it out of the park. He did an amazing job keeping the night alive. Highly recommend him for any type of event!!!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $150 and up (depending on the details)
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 240 minutes
What to expect
This really depends on what's needed at each particular venue/event. David always makes an effort to try and fit with the flow/feel wherever he's playing. Some performances, like many wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours he's performed, require a more intimate, laid back type of performance, sometimes as background music. Others, like bars and clubs, tend to need something more driving, upbeat, and "up front," so people can dance. He can provide both of these, or something in between even, depending on the circumstances and what's desired.
About
After studying music composition and performance at Salisbury University, David migrated from the small-town atmosphere of his youth on the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, where he has since been playing music for a living. He now performs regularly along the mid-Atlantic region of the US, occasionally touring in other parts of the country as well. In the process, he has developed a strong fan base and attracted attention from many well-known names in the music industry and beyond, from Performing Songwriter magazine to Dean Dinning of Toad the Wet Sprocket to Ben Stein.
With his addictive melodies, a soulful vocal style and an off-the-beaten-path kind of pop-sensibility, David is steadily becoming a well-known performer on the East Coast. He has shared the stage with/opened for an eclectic mix of acts both solo and with his full band, including Maroon 5, Toby Keith, Owl City, Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Night Ranger, My Chemical Romance, The Used, Thrice, Story of the Year, The Bouncing Souls, Eric Hutchinson, Graham Colton and Virginia Coalition. He has also been a featured act for the Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals and the Citi Open (formerly the Legg Mason Tennis Classic).
Additional booking notes
David is able to provide all the production (lights, staging, sound, etc), but if some or all of that is provided, that works as well. The specifics would depend on whether he's being hired as a solo performer or with the duo, trio, or 4-piece band. He's pretty flexible and easy to work with in this area, and this can be discussed depending on the scenario. Feel free to inquire about more specifics, though, if needed.
Past booked events
May 2026
05
Tuesday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Ashburn, VA
November 2025
23
Sunday
House Party
3:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
October 2025
27
Monday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
25
Saturday
Festival
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Lorton, VA
04
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Washington, DC
September 2025
06
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
August 2025
02
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Woodbridge, VA
July 2025
27
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Falls Church, VA
June 2025
08
Sunday
House Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Rockville, VA
May 2025
18
Sunday
Personal Occasion
8:00pm - 8:15pm
•
Dumfries, VA
December 2024
31
Tuesday
Wedding Reception
8:30pm - 12:30am (Wed)
•
Leesburg, VA
November 2024
15
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Charlottesville, VA
13
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Woodbridge, VA
September 2024
22
Sunday
Cocktail Party
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
18
Wednesday
Reunion
8:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Baltimore, MD
16
Monday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Falls Church, VA
August 2024
14
Wednesday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Washington, DC
01
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Washington, DC
July 2024
04
Thursday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Avondale, PA
May 2024
31
Friday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Roseland, VA
April 2024
26
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Occoquan, VA
February 2024
29
Thursday
Surprise
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
Gainesville, VA
10
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
December 2023
22
Friday
Personal Occasion
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Washington, DC
07
Thursday
Birthday Party
9:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Falls Church, VA
July 2023
19
Wednesday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 3:30pm
•
Middletown, MD
15
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Silver Spring, MD
14
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Falls Church, VA
06
Thursday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
June 2023
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Stafford, VA
May 2023
27
Saturday
Rehearsal Dinner
5:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Bluemont, VA
December 2022
31
Saturday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Hagerstown, MD
October 2022
21
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Winchester, VA
August 2022
26
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Silver Spring, MD
June 2022
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Luray, VA
17
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Silver Spring, MD
May 2022
24
Tuesday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Oakton, VA
February 2022
13
Sunday
Teen Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Springfield, VA
12
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Ashburn, VA
January 2022
28
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Chantilly, VA
December 2021
23
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Ashburn, VA
08
Wednesday
Corporate Event
10:30am - 2:00pm
•
Washington, DC
November 2021
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Dayton, MD
19
Friday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Sterling, VA
October 2021
29
Friday
Surprise
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
September 2021
28
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
12:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Reston, VA
August 2021
06
Friday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Annapolis, MD
04
Wednesday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 4:30pm
•
Knoxville, MD
April 2021
09
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Washington, DC
March 2021
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Brambleton, VA
February 2021
27
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Accokeek, MD
14
Sunday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Brambleton, VA
September 2020
06
Sunday
Cocktail Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Strasburg, VA
July 2020
09
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
National Harbor, MD
03
Friday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Washington, DC
June 2020
05
Friday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Herndon, VA
May 2020
21
Thursday
Surprise
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
13
Wednesday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Randallstown, MD
12
Tuesday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Garrett Park, MD
March 2020
01
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Mercersburg, PA
February 2020
14
Friday
Surprise
9:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Washington, DC
08
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Ashburn, VA
January 2020
25
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Springfield, VA
October 2019
29
Tuesday
Corporate Event
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Gaithersburg, MD
26
Saturday
Halloween Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
17
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Washington, DC
05
Saturday
Festival
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
September 2019
24
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Washington, DC
18
Wednesday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Washington, DC
02
Monday
Holiday Party
12:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Fairfax Station, VA
July 2019
23
Tuesday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Washington, DC
June 2019
22
Saturday
Festival
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Rockville, MD
21
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Washington, DC
08
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Shady Side, MD
May 2019
31
Friday
Personal Occasion
11:30am - 12:00pm
•
Lusby, MD
25
Saturday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Ashburn, VA
April 2019
30
Tuesday
Surprise
1:30pm - 1:45pm
•
Bethesda, MD
20
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Washington, DC
March 2019
16
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
1:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Ashburn, VA
February 2019
14
Thursday
Holiday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
January 2019
29
Tuesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Washington, DC
December 2018
08
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Gaithersburg, MD
05
Wednesday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Bethesda, MD
October 2018
27
Saturday
Cocktail Party
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Winchester, VA
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Cambridge, MD
September 2018
14
Friday
House Party
3:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Reston, VA
July 2018
28
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Martinsburg, WV
10
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Middleburg, VA
June 2018
20
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Annapolis, MD
May 2018
31
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
27
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Stafford, VA
05
Saturday
House Party
12:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
April 2018
25
Wednesday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
McLean, VA
13
Friday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
February 2018
28
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Washington, DC
14
Wednesday
Surprise
10:00pm - 10:15pm
•
Washington, DC
10
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Reston, VA
January 2018
31
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
December 2017
23
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Washington, DC
November 2017
20
Monday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Washington D.C., DC
11
Saturday
House Concert
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Stephens City, VA
04
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
October 2017
28
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Washington D.C., DC
14
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Baldwin, MD
September 2017
27
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 10:30pm
•
McLean, VA
09
Saturday
Holiday Party (Other)
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
August 2017
26
Saturday
House Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
July 2017
18
Tuesday
Anniversary Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
May 2017
23
Tuesday
Surprise
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Delmar, MD
November 2016
08
Tuesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Washington, DC
October 2016
11
Tuesday
Cultural Event
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Washington, DC
01
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
September 2016
17
Saturday
Surprise
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Washington D.C., DC
June 2016
18
Saturday
Graduation
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chantilly, VA
May 2016
31
Tuesday
Seacrets, Ocean City, MD
9:00pm - 1:00am (Wed)
29
Sunday
Pusser's, Annapolis, MD
12:00pm - 4:00pm
28
Saturday
Wedding, Washington, DC
6:00pm - 11:30pm
27
Friday
Quincy's, Gaithersburg, MD
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
24
Tuesday
Renwick Gallery (Smithsonian), Washington, DC
5:30pm - 8:00pm
22
Sunday
Wedding reception, Falls Church, VA
12:00pm - 3:00pm
21
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
20
Friday
Quincy's South, Rockville, MD
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
19
Thursday
Daniel O'Connell's, Alexandria, VA
7:00pm - 11:00pm
15
Sunday
Happy Harbor, Deale, MD
3:00pm - 7:00pm
14
Saturday
The Greene Turtle, Gambrills, MD
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
13
Friday
World of Beer One Loudon, Ashburn, VA
10:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
13
Friday
The Jetty, Grasonville, MD
3:00pm - 7:00pm
12
Thursday
Federal House, Annapolis, MD
8:00pm - 12:00am (Fri)
11
Wednesday
Westwood Shpping Center, Bethesda, MD
5:00pm - 8:00pm
10
Tuesday
Seacrets, Ocean City, MD
9:00pm - 1:00am (Wed)
08
Sunday
Tim's Rivershore, Dumfries, VA
2:00pm - 6:00pm
07
Saturday
Seacrets, Ocean City, MD
5:00pm - 9:00pm
06
Friday
Bushwaller's, Frederick, MD
10:00pm - 1:30am (Sat)
05
Thursday
Union Jack's, Annapolis, MD
6:00pm - 9:00pm
04
Wednesday
Ned Devine's, Herndon, VA
9:00pm - 1:00am (Thu)
01
Sunday
Hidden Brook Winery, Leesburg, VA
1:00pm - 5:00pm
April 2016
30
Saturday
John Strongbow's, Alexandria, VA
9:30pm - 12:30am (Sun)
29
Friday
Daniel O'Connell's, Alexandria, VA
10:00pm - 1:30am (Sat)
28
Thursday
Federal House, Annapolis, MD
8:00pm - 12:00am (Fri)
27
Wednesday
Funeral, Gaithersburg, MD
10:45am - 12:00pm
24
Sunday
Dockside, Tracys Landing, MD
2:00pm - 6:00pm
23
Saturday
Seacrets, Ocean City, MD
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
23
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
10:30am - 11:15am
•
Arlington, VA
22
Friday
Quincy's South, Rockville, MD
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
March 2016
31
Thursday
The Federal House, Annapolis, MD 8p-12a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
27
Sunday
The Winery at Bull Run, Centreville, VA 1p-5p
7:00pm - 8:00pm
26
Saturday
Seacrets, Ocean City, MD 9p-1a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
26
Saturday
Wegmans, Germantown, MD 12p-3p
7:00pm - 8:00pm
25
Friday
Bushwaller's, Frederick, MD 10p-1:30a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
18
Friday
Quincy's South, Rockville, MD 9p-1a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
17
Thursday
Daniel O'Connell's, Alexandria, VA 5:30p-1a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
12
Saturday
The Greene Turtle, Gambrills, MD 9p-1a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
12
Saturday
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon, Washington, DC 9a-12p
7:00pm - 8:00pm
11
Friday
Daniel O'Connell's, Alexandria, VA 10p-1:30a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
09
Wednesday
Ireland's Four Courts, Arlington, VA 9p-1a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
05
Saturday
The Greene Turtle, Annapolis, MD 8p-12a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
04
Friday
Quincy's, Gaithersburg, MD 9p-1a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
03
Thursday
World of Beer, Reston, VA 9p-12a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
02
Wednesday
Ned Devine's, Herndon, VA 9p-1a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
February 2016
27
Saturday
Seacrets, Ocean City, MD 5p-9p
7:00pm - 8:00pm
26
Friday
Quincy's South, Rockville, MD 9p-1a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
24
Wednesday
The Greene Turtle, Pasadena, MD 5p-9p
7:00pm - 8:00pm
21
Sunday
The Winery at Bull Run, Centreville, VA 1pm-3pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
20
Saturday
The Winery at Bull Run, Centreville, VA 1p-5p
7:00pm - 8:00pm
20
Saturday
World of Beer, Arlington, VA 10p-1a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
19
Friday
Brickside, Bethesda, MD 10p-1a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
18
Thursday
Daniel O'Connell's, Alexandria, VA 7p-11p
7:00pm - 8:00pm
17
Wednesday
Ireland's Four Courts, Arlington, VA 9p-1a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
14
Sunday
Bidwell, Washington, DC 6p-8p
7:00pm - 8:00pm
13
Saturday
The Greene Turtle, Gambrills, MD 9p-1a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
12
Friday
Bushwaller's, Frederick, MD 10p-1:30a
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Set list
Recent sample set list:
SET 1
BUBBLE TOES - JACK JOHNSON
OB LA DI - THE BEATLES
SLIDE - GOO GOO DOLLS
HO HEY – THE LUMINEERS
WONDERWALL – OASIS
ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU - HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH
WAGON WHEEL - OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW
WAKE ME UP - AVICII
HOME - PHILLIP PHILLIPS
BROWN-EYED GIRL - VAN MORRISON
JACK N DIANE - JOHN MELLENCAMP
FAITH – GEORGE MICHAEL
COUNTRY ROADS - JOHN DENVER
BLISTER IN THE SUN - VIOLENT FEMMES
LAID - JAMES
SET 2
TAKE ME TO CHURCH - HOZIER
ROYALS - LORDE
FORGET YOU - CEE LO GREEN
VALERIE - MARK RONSON FT. AMY WINEHOUSE
RUDE - MAGIC!
SANTERIA - SUBLIME
IGNITION (REMIX) - R. KELLY
POMPEII - BASTILLE
BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP - THE FOUNDATIONS
RUN AROUND - BLUES TRAVELER
ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG - BILLY JOEL
TWO PRINCES - SPIN DOCTORS
SWEET CAROLINE - NEIL DIAMOND
HEY JEALOUSY - GIN BLOSSOMS
I WANT YOU TO WANT ME - CHEAP TRICK
SET 3
INSIDE OUT - EVE 6
ANIMAL - NEON TREES
GET LUCKY - DAFT PUNK
CAN’T FEEL MY FACE - THE WEEKND
I’M GONNA BE (500 MILES) – THE PROCLAIMERS
COUNTING STARS - ONEREPUBLIC
SUMMER OF ’69 – BRYAN ADAMS
I'M SHIPPING UP TO BOSTON - DROPKICK MURPHYS
TAKE ME OUT - FRANZ FERDINAND
SEMI-CHARMED LIFE - THIRD EYE BLIND
THE MIDDLE - JIMMY EAT WORLD
UPTOWN FUNK - BRUNO MARS
SHUT UP AND DANCE - WALK THE MOON
AMERICAN GIRL - TOM PETTY
MY OWN WORST ENEMY - LIT
*Full song list of about 500 songs available upon request. David also passes out this list at solo and duo performances for people to make song requests, when appropriate.
Influences and inspiration
When playing covers with the band, one could say they add a slight '90s tinge to everything. Where original music is concerned, some of David's biggest influences are Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, The Beatles, Nirvana, Tool, Incubus and many other '90s groups.
Setup requirements
Access to power
Preferably a tent/cover of some sort for outdoor performances