Ian & Dan

Brooklyn, NY

$500 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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My Girl (The Temptations)

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Moondance (Van Morrison)

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Overview

Ian & Dan is a one-of-a-kind music duo, playing classics from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's as well as modern hits. With an extensive song list of over 600 songs spanning across all genres, you can customize your own setlist!


Reviews

10 reviews

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Robert F.

August 25, 2021
Verified review

These guys are special

I had an event at my house this past Saturday. About 100 people. Ian and Dan and I had worked out a set for me to do with them and planned to open up to friends as well after. We have a make shift stage in the backyard and they just set up and started grooving. My guests became instantly intrigued. They were fantastic. I began to hear from my friends that they loved how the music was at a perfect level where they could still carry a conversation while Ian and Dan performed. It was apparent to everyone that we were witnessing something special. I'm not sure if I can properly convey how they mesmerized everyone was but it was apparent that Ian and Dan were having a great time as well, and that just added to it. My sister and niece performed and everyone went wild as it was seamless. Shortly after it started raining so we cleared out the first floor of my house and moved everyone inside for my set. They didn't even blink and I can honestly say I cannot remember a moment when the the two of them were not smiling. I had never performed with them before which shouldn't be easy. But it was. They are that good. The feedback doesn't stop and some of my friends have already inquired about their future availability. Which would be great because I can't wait to gig with these guys again!! 5 Stars is an understatement.

Hired as: Karaoke Band, Party Band, Rock Band


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Laure G.

October 8, 2020

Love These Two!

Dan and Ian are the best! They can cover so many genres and with enthusiasm. My daughters (5 and 9) are both fans as well- they have each taken years of music classes with both Dan and Ian!

Hired as: 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Children’s Music, Cover Band, Party Band, Singing Guitarist


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Corinne T.

October 2, 2020

Love the vibe!

Always a wonderful time listening to these two play. They have so much fun playing for their audiences and the vibe just rubs off on you, too!

Hired as: 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Beatles Tribute Band, Cover Band, Easy Listening Band, Karaoke Band, Oldies Music, Party Band, Wedding Band


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Haynikstudios

October 1, 2020

Brilliant !!! Absolutely Brilliant !!!

I have seen this duo perform on a number of occasions and in every case the crowds always have smiles on their faces. If you want your event to be successful check these two out. They are extremely diverse range in their musical catalogue ; they can easily shift from The Beatles to Lynard Skynard to Simon and Garfunkle to Frozen without skipping a beat. They can make any occasion super enjoyable. These guys are just downright fun.

Hired as: 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Beatles Tribute Band, Children’s Music, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Easy Listening Band, Oldies Music, Party Band, Rock Band, Singing Group, Singing Guitarist, Wedding Band


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Brenda N.

October 1, 2020

Pop to Rock and Old Standards too!

It is hard to put this band in one or two categories! I chose several areas I have heard them play music from. Also this review only let me choose one date, but we have hired them for at least 5 over the past 5 years or more. They really do just about everything, from every era including some Sinatra, Dean Martin, etc. For just two people with a guitar and Djembe drum, they sound like a full band! They play everything they choose to play to compliment their synergy as a duo and skills on their instruments and combined voices. Harmonies are great, they take risks and perfect them. Simon & Garfunkle, James Taylor, Aerosmith, Coldplay, Train, Mumford & Sons and tons in between, you name it, they probably know at least one or two songs of anyone you can name or willing to learn it!! You can't go wrong picking this duo group for a private wedding, birthday, anniversary and I have also had the pleasure of attending a corporate event they did for DELL in Boston!! Amazing!! Even had a friend who hired them for her daughter's 4th birthday party one year! They can do children's music too!!

Hired as: 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Children’s Music, Cover Band, Oldies Music, Party Band

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Booking information

Price range: $500 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 540 minutes

What to expect

Create an engaging experience for your event through live music. Ian & Dan will curate a dynamic set for you, with hits & hidden gems from the past 70 years. We are an acoustic duo. Ian sings and plays the djembe drum, and Dan sings and plays the acoustic guitar!

About

Ian and Dan both grew up in central Massachusetts and have been involved in many musical projects. They have been writing and performing together for over thirteen years now. Based between Boston, MA and New York City, they have performed all over New England and New York. As an extremely mobile duo-band, they have traveled as far as California, and even Peru! They deliver any type of musical environment you could want, from quiet atmospheric music, to rocking a crowd dancing, and even children's music. Ian and Dan are top notch entertainment for private, public, and corporate events of any size, and cannot wait to entertain you!

Additional booking notes

All we need is a single outlet, we provide the rest!

Past booked events

August 2021

21

Saturday

House Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Oakland, NJ

August 2019

24

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hull, MA

Set list

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Influences and inspiration

All the great music from the past 70 years. We specialize in classic rock, folk, 80's, reggae, pop, and contemporary hits!

Setup requirements

An electrical outlet, that's it!

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