I play the steel drum and sing while performing to background tracks which together produces the sound of a band containing between 8-12 musicians. My repertoire is mainly Caribbean yet somewhat eclectic. It was developed over a period of 17+ years of performing the songs that my clients had repeatedly requested thus culminating in this beautiful repertoire that caters to Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Gen Z alike.
142 reviews
Amanda R.
June 18, 2026He was the perfect add on for our event. This was our 2nd time having him and I will be hiring him next year if he is available too. He plays some great island classics along with some top hit stuff worked in there too.
Hired as: One Man Band
Pj G.
April 23, 2026Emmanuel did an incredible job playing the steel drum both pre wedding ceremony and for our full cocktail hour. Our guest were all raving about his energy and talent. I would recommend him for any event.
Hired as: One Man Band, Steel Drum Band
Hal B.
January 22, 2026Emanuel was excellent - a true professional. Working with him was a pleasure. It was a perfect addition to our party. He gave it a tropical and joyful feel. He gave us exactly what we wanted and even more. Thank you!
Hired as: One Man Band, Steel Drum Player
Kaydi F.
December 11, 2025We booked with Emanuel for a Caribbean themed cocktail reception, sadly it rained and we had to move inside from the pool area and Emanuel still brought the best energy and music. The music is great as well as Emanuel! 10/10 recommend!
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Melanie D.
November 30, 2025Emanuel was wonderful. Played great background music for our daughter’s engagement party. Everyone was commenting how relaxed they felt in our backyard with his wonderful music playing.
Hired as: One Man Band
Price range: $150 – $1,200 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
A one man band. My setup is a steel drum and a microphone on a stand for my vocals, on which hangs an iPad that is used for the background music. My sound system consists of a table with my mixer and two full range speaker boxes on stands. I usually occupy a space averaging about 16 sq. ft.
Born in the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, I now reside in Florida USA. I started performing since in the late '60s playing bass guitar and keyboards. I've been working with steel drums for over 30+ years performing, arranging and composing. I started performing as a one man band in 2005 mostly along the East Coast (NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, CT, VA) in weddings, pool parties, corporate functions and large festivals etc. My repertoire includes a wide range of selections that cater to Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.
One socket 120 volts A/C (at least 30ft. in proximity to performance area)
Covered area or tent (if gig is outdoor) average 6'x6' in order to provide shade from direct sunlight for equipment.
Dry floor (if outdoor) where equipment is to be set up.
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Lake Worth, FL
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Hollywood, FL
Saturday
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Jupiter, FL
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Saturday
House Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Miami, FL
Saturday
Fundraiser
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Davie, FL
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Miami, FL
Saturday
Launch Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Stuart, FL
Wednesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Jupiter, FL
Monday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Jupiter, FL
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Miami, FL
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Lake Worth, FL
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Port St Lucie, FL
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Lake Worth, FL
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Stuart, FL
Friday
Dinner Party
8:30pm - 9:00pm
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Pompano Beach, FL
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Miami, FL
Wednesday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Miami, FL
Sunday
House Party
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Pompano Beach, FL
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Boynton Beach, FL
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Stuart, FL
Friday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
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Islamorada, FL
Saturday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Miami, FL
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Key Largo, FL
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Pompano Beach, FL
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Miami, FL
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Lake Worth, FL
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Miami, FL
Thursday
Holiday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Boca Raton, FL
Saturday
House Party
5:30pm - 9:00pm
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Chevy Chase, MD
Saturday
Surprise
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Silver Spring, MD
Thursday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Stevensville, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Silver Spring, MD
Monday
Holiday Party
12:30pm - 3:00pm
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Fairfax Station, VA
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Linthicum Heights, MD
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Capon Bridge, WV
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 6:00pm
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Upper Marlboro, MD
Thursday
School Assembly
10:30am - 11:15am
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Baltimore, MD
Friday
House Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Silver Spring, MD
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Winchester, VA
Sunday
Fundraiser
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Clarksville, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Germantown, MD
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Street, MD
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Yellow Spring, WV
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
Monday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Baltimore, MD
Saturday
New Year's Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Reston, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Riverdale, MD
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Washington, DC
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
11:30am - 2:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
Sunday
Dinner Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Dumfries, VA
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Bristow, VA
Monday
Corporate Event
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Oxon Hill, MD
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Annapolis, MD
Friday
Retirement Community Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Silver Spring, MD
Wednesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Reston, VA
Saturday
Cocktail Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Essex, MD
Sunday
Graduation
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Bear, DE
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Pikesville, MD
Saturday
Weekly/Recurring Performance
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Festival
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Gettysburg, PA
Saturday
Sporting Event
2:30pm - 6:00pm
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Leesburg, VA
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Alexandria, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Baltimore, MD
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Stevensville, MD
Monday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Edgewater, MD
Friday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Severna Park, MD
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:00am - 11:00am
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Annapolis, MD
Thursday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Springfield, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Silver Spring, MD
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fairfax Station, VA
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Winchester, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:45pm - 7:15pm
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Baltimore, MD
Thursday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Easton, MD
Saturday
Wedding Reception
11:00am - 1:30pm
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Pasadena, MD
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Washington, DC
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:30pm - 10:00pm
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Annapolis, MD
Saturday
Graduation
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mount Joy, PA
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Rockville, MD
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:30pm - 4:00pm
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Upper Marlboro, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Nokesville, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Baltimore, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Kensington, MD
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Fairfax Station, VA
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Manassas, VA
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Ellicott City, MD
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Leesburg, VA
Thursday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Leesburg, VA
Tuesday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Leesburg, VA
Tuesday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 2:00pm
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Leesburg, VA
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Gainesville, VA
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Hanover, MD
Saturday
Cultural Event
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Manassas, VA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Sterling, VA
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Silver Spring, MD
Sunday
Campus Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Baltimore, MD
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Alexandria, VA
Tuesday
Festival
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Falls Church, VA
Saturday
Personal Occasion
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Arnold, MD
Friday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Arlington, VA
Thursday
House Party
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Falls Church, VA
Monday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Arlington, VA
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Davidsonville, MD
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Leesburg, VA
Saturday
Launch Party
7:00am - 9:00am
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Baltimore, MD
Friday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Crofton, MD
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Towson, MD
Tuesday
Festival
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Dover, DE
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Owings Mills, MD
Monday
Corporate Event
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Manassas, VA
Thursday
Cultural Event
7:00pm - 7:15pm
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Arlington, VA
Wednesday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Washington D.C., DC
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 10:30pm
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Phoenix, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Bowie, MD
Saturday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Hanover, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Washington, DC
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:30pm
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Fallston, MD
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Stevensville, MD
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Lancaster, PA
Saturday
House Party
2:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Newark, DE
Thursday
Retirement Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Timonium, MD
Sunday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
Saturday
Festival
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Brentwood, MD
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Winchester, VA
Friday
Bahama Breeze
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Monday
Ivy City
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Personal Occasion
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Annapolis, MD
Friday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Arlington, VA
Thursday
Bedford Court
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
Saturday
Reunion
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Greenbelt, MD
Saturday
House Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Davidsonville, MD
Saturday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Belcamp, MD
Thursday
Holiday Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Towson, MD
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Bethesda, MD
Saturday
Convention/Trade Show
9:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Hagerstown, MD
Friday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Phoenix, MD
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Odenton, MD
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
Saturday
House Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Crofton, MD
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Beltsville, MD
Saturday
Anniversary Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Washington, DC
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Washington, DC
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
Friday
Anniversary Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Baltimore, MD
Sunday
Fundraiser
1:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Baltimore, MD
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
12:30pm - 3:30pm
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Orange, VA
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Dundalk, MD
Sunday
Festival
11:30am - 12:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
Thursday
Cultural Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Washington, DC
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Fallston, MD
Friday
Fundraiser
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Bethesda, MD
Wednesday
Grand Opening
11:30am - 6:30pm
•
Jessup, MD
Sunday
House Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Columbia, MD
Saturday
Anniversary Party
10:30am - 5:30pm
•
Annapolis, MD
Tuesday
Cultural Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Silver Spring, MD
Saturday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Williamsport, MD
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Oakton, VA
Wednesday
Convention/Trade Show
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Annapolis, MD
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Lusby, MD
Tuesday
Festival
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Vienna, VA
Sunday
Religious Celebration
8:00am - 11:00am
•
Martinsburg, WV
Sunday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
Friday
Birthday (Teen)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Washington, DC
Wednesday
Corporate Event
1:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Ijamsville, MD
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Mitchellville, MD
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Fulton, MD
Saturday
Graduation
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Washington D.C., DC
Sunday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lorton, VA
Saturday
Grand Opening
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Chesterfield, VA
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Lorton, VA
Saturday
Grand Opening
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
New Castle, DE
Saturday
Campus Event
8:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
Friday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bowie, MD
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Baltimore, MD
Sunday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Silver Spring, MD
Saturday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Crownsville, MD
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Warrenton, VA
Sunday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Severn, MD
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Saturday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Winchester, VA
Thursday
Birthday (Adult)
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Washington, DC
Friday
Product Promotion
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Hagerstown, MD
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Cambridge, MD
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Great Falls, VA
Friday
Graduation
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Bethesda, MD
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Washington D.C., DC
Under the Sea
Eman's Theme(Original)
Kiss the Girl
Tequila
One Love
Here I am Baby
Three Little Birds
Best Day of My Life
Rude
Stand by me
Hey Soul Sister
Feeling Hot Hot Hot
Calm Down
The Sign
I Feel It Coming
Popcorn Song
Down on the corner
Electric slide
Rock the boat
Summertime
Yellow Bird
Island in the Sun
Margaritaville
Shake Senora
Jamaica Farewell
Happy
Time After Time
La Bamba
I Can See Clearly
Mission Impossible
Stir it Up
The Harder They Come
Break My Stride
Bailamos
Tiney Winey
Night Nurse
Summertime
Red Red Wine
Roar
No Woman No Cry
Day O
Ride (21 Pilots)
Don't Worry Be Happy
Ain't Nobody
Breezin'
Flowers
Back Bay Schuffle
This Love
Can't Help Falling (Wise men say)
Let Me Love You
Don't You Want Me Baby
Congaline
Maryanne
Sweet Caroline
St. Thomas
Blue Bossa
Cherrie Pink
Let Me Love You
Dingolay
La Isla Bonita
Escape (Pina Colada Song)
Tempting To Touch
Entropy(Original)
Senorita (S. Mendes/C. Cabello)
....and more!
One 120A/C socket
Shaded area or tent ( if outdoors )
One Man Band
