Dylan McGuire/Dylan McGuire Band

Available as either a solo acoustic performer (vocals, guitar), a three-piece acoustic band (guitar, bass and percussion) and three or four piece electric band (2 guitars, bass and drums)

Musical genres include: classic rock (60s/70s), 80s new wave, 80s pop/rock, 90s alternative, current rock, indie, acoustic wedding music

Thanks for checking out my profile and considering me for your event! I have over 20 years of experience in playing gigs - both with a band and solo. But my musical journey began around the age of 6 or 7 when I became obsessed with the music of The Beatles and Elton John. It led me to beg my parents for a guitar and lessons . Later I switched over to piano before going back to guitar in high school. I was a huge "band geek" and even won the Louis B. Armstrong Jazz Award my Senior Year.

In college at West Chester University, I studied guitar under Dr. Glenn Lyons, and ultimately graduated with my English and Journalism degree. I also began playing in bands and I got to play all the college bars and fraternities with the band Chaos Theory (which incidentally recently reunited).

Over the next few years, I continued to play out almost every week and weekend with various bands and duos and as a solo musician. I released my first album of original music in 2000 with the band Broken Jones. Our music was played on Y100FM in Philadelphia, WSTW FM in Wilmington as well as a few other college and FM stations nationwide. After a few line-up changes, we decided to move on and I began to perform under my own name.

I released my first "solo" album of originals (Another Chapter) about 10 years ago, again which got spins on local Philly radio such as WSTW FM and others. Plus my songs were featured during the Philadelphia Phillies home games during the 7th Inning stretch. I put out yet another album of originals in 2013 (Gravity, or Lack Thereof). It features the song "Sunny and 71" which continues to be a crowd favorite.

As a performer, I enjoy both playing as a solo musician and with my band. I've been working with the same guys in The Dylan McGuire Band for over 10 years now, and we know a ton of songs. We really enjoy learning new stuff, so don't hesitate to make your requests and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Since joining Gigsalad (and the "other" gig platform) a couple of years back, I've had the opportunity to work with so many great people at their parties and events. It's really amazing and fun to go into a new situation and win over the audience who might have never heard us before. Plus everyone I've worked with has been super generous and cool. I hope you'll consider hiring me or me and the band for your event or venue ! I really look forward to working with you.

Can provide full sound system adequate for small-medium sized club (200 people). Also, smaller solo system is available for smaller venues/acoustic performances.