Port City Shakedown, LLC

Wilmington, NC

$3500-$6500 depending on event type & location

Travels up to 2.5 hours

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Overview

Port City Shakedown are a stylish, high-energy male & female fronted 7-piece party/dance band based in beautiful Wilmington, NC. Their success stems from being one of the most “In-Demand” party/dance bands in Southeastern NC! Performing at countless private and corporate events, anniversaries, birthday bashes, holiday celebrations, clubs, festivals and wedding receptions, gives PCS the confidence and “know-how” to bring any event to life. Their refreshing mix of the best dance music… Motown, Soul, Rock, 80’s / 90’s / 2000's, through today’s Top 40, is guaranteed to get everyone on the dance-floor!


Reviews

57 reviews

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Lynne G. H.

June 10, 2026

Phenomenal!

Port City Shakedown was absolutely phenomenal at Mason & Mary Grayson’s wedding! From the moment they started playing until the very last song, the dance floor was packed. I have never seen a dance floor stay full for an entire wedding reception the way it did that night!

The music was outstanding, with incredible vocals and talented musicians on drums, guitar, bass, and saxophone. Every song kept guests engaged and energized. What made them even more special was how they interacted with the crowd—they weren’t just performing; they were creating an unforgettable experience.

You could tell the band genuinely loves what they do. Their enthusiasm and passion were contagious, and they looked like they were having just as much fun as the guests. They brought an incredible energy that made the entire reception feel magical.

If you’re looking for a band that will keep your guests entertained, dancing, and talking about your event long afterward, Port City Shakedown is it. They exceeded every expectation and helped make Mason & Mary’s wedding an unforgettable celebration. Simply out of this world!

From the mother of the groom, who stayed on the dance floor the entire night! I loved it!

Hired as: Dance Band, Party Band


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Susan H.

January 26, 2025

Fabulous!

Port City Shakedown is the premier party band of southead NC! I booked them for my blowout retirement party and we did not leave the dance floor all night long!

Hired as: Dance Band


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Meredith W.

November 21, 2023

Amazing wedding band

I cannot recommend this band enough. If you are looking for a professional band that brings the dance floor to life- this is it! The song choices were amazing and they were great to work with from start to finish. They also were very helpful in helping me organize my event timeline on the front end. As a musician myself I can also speak to how tight their grooves are. They do not miss a single chord or change- it really is incredible how talented they are as a group. The lead singers voices blend together perfectly and they do a great job of interacting with the crowd. My entire wedding party danced the night away and I know for a fact that Port City Shakedown made my wedding a success. If I ever host a big party or event again, I'm booking them ASAP because they are THAT amazing!

Hired as: Wedding Band


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Alyson C.

September 19, 2023

Wow! Absolutely amazing!!!

SO MUCH FUN!!!! I cannot say enough about Port City Shakedown!!! They brought so much good energy to our wedding and we and our guests loved them!!! The dance floor never cleared and they were playing music for almost 3 hours! I cannot thank you guys enough!!! Can’t wait to hear you guys play again!

Hired as: Wedding Band


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Eva B.

June 23, 2023

Great Energey- Made our Wedding Night Unforgettable!

Bottom line- if you want your wedding to be a party and have everyone dancing, you need Port City Shakedown. Their energy, the music, everything- it's like your own concert. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how much they enjoyed the music. It was like a fever dream watching my father-in-law dancing with my bestie from high school with my cousin twirling one of my husband's work friends around. BUT PORT CIT SHAKEDOWN BROUGHT IT OUT! Seriously though, I can not recommend them enough. And to be 100% honest- I was a little hesitant about the price but I would not have changed it. They made our wedding unforgettable. And brought our families together- and isn't that kind of the point of the day?

Hired as: Wedding Band

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Booking information

Price range: $3500-$6500 depending on event type & location

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Professional performance and outstanding customer service! From private events to weddings... The group leader will work with you and the wedding coordinator or planner to ensure that everyone is "on the same page" making your event a complete success! For weddings, all aspects can be covered from ceremony music to cocktail and dinner music to Master of Ceremonies services. DJ services are offered at no extra charge. (Recorded music during non-performance times so the music never stops.) Requests are welcome!

From the elaborate to the intimate, every wedding reception is unique and we pride ourselves on customizing our show to fit the personality of the couple. Our wedding packages are designed to be a starting point for your celebration.

All Packages include:
- Full-service high-energy party music.
- Personalized service with early set up to to ensure that your guests walk in to a completely finished room.
- Emcee / “Master of Ceremonies” service provided throughout the event, handling announcements, and grand entrance.
- From smooth jazz during cocktail hour to elegant dinner music, you can select either live musicians, or our DJ service.
- High-Definition / state of the art sound system and stage lighting and professional sound engineer to ensure the sound is just right for your event room.
- Additional microphones available for toasts, speeches and blessings.
- DJ Service during band break.
- For weddings, the band will learn 3 special songs prior to your event and you can list DJ song requests you'd like to hear throughout the event.
- Utilize a collaborative Google spreadsheet that allows you to list all activities, party members, songs and special music requests.

About

Port City Shakedown, LLC are a fresh and stylish, male & female fronted 7-piece party/dance band located in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina! Their success stems from the front line vocalists, stellar instrumentalists, song medleys, and energetic crowd participation. Their refreshing mix of the best dance music… Motown, Soul and Rock, 80’s / 90’s, through today’s Top 40, will bring any event to life!

Port City Shakedown not only sound great musically, but also have the charisma on stage to make any wedding, corporate event, private party, or festival a memorable one! Their philosophy and goal is to play many styles of music with excellence and to engage the crowd with a show-stopping, energetic performance.

Port City Shakedown can provide additional entertainment services for your event. Whether your event calls for DJ services, pre-recorded dinner music, master of ceremony facilitators, a wireless sound system, lighting, and audio recordings. They are fully self-contained with a full professional PA system and stage lighting rig to make sure the music sounds just right for each venue, every time. Port City Shakedown have the tools and the expertise to make your event run seamlessly.

Book with confidence: Port City Shakedown are a Limited Liability Company committed to unparalleled variety, quality and professionalism. Legal Contracts, Performance Agreement and the PCS Music Planner Spreadsheet will keep everyone involved on the same page.

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Past booked events

June 2016

25

Saturday

Pelicans Perch Ocean Island

7:00pm - 8:00pm

11

Saturday

Wedding Reception Brooklyn Art Center

7:00pm - 8:00pm

May 2016

21

Saturday

Wedding Reception New Bern, NC

7:00pm - 8:00pm

07

Saturday

Wedding Reception Bald Head Island

7:00pm - 8:00pm

April 2016

23

Saturday

Wedding Reception 128 South

7:00pm - 8:00pm

16

Saturday

Wedding Reception Bakery 105

7:00pm - 8:00pm

02

Saturday

Pawleys Island, SC

7:00pm - 8:00pm

March 2016

26

Saturday

Wild Wing Cafe

7:00pm - 8:00pm

12

Saturday

Private Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

February 2016

27

Saturday

Hell's Kitchen Wilmington, NC

7:00pm - 8:00pm

06

Saturday

Wild Wing Cafe

7:00pm - 8:00pm

05

Friday

Private Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

October 2015

24

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 8:00pm

10

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 8:00pm

03

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 8:00pm

September 2015

26

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 8:00pm

25

Friday

Jack's Waterfront Moorehead City

7:00pm - 8:00pm

19

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 8:00pm

12

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 8:00pm

April 2015

18

Saturday

Private Party

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Wilmington, NC

Team

Harley Blasingame Keyboard player
Daniel Pesavento Bass player / Vocal
Tim Meyer Drummer / Manager
Tarsha Murphy Vocalist
Brett Johnson Guitarist
Chris Marcellus Vocalist
Marlon Mosby Trumpet

Set list

Al Green - Let's Stay Together

Alabama Shakes - Hold On

Alisha Keys - If I Ain't Got You

Amy Winehouse - Mercy

Amy Winehouse - Valerie

Aretha Franklin - Chain of Fools

Aretha Franklin - Respect

Avicii - Wake Me Up

Beyonce' - Crazy in Love

Beyonce' - Love on Top

Bill Withers - Ain’t No Sunshine

Bill Withers - Use Me Up

Blackstreet - No Diggity

Bobby Brown - My Prerogative

Bruno Mars - 24K Magic

Bruno Mars - Can't Stop the Feeling

Bruno Mars - Locked Out of Heaven

Bruno Mars - Treasure

Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk

Camila Cabello - Havana

Cee Lo Green - Forget You

Chaka Kahn - Ain't Nobody

Charlie Puth - Attention

Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On

Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up

Daft Punk - Get Lucky

David Bowie - Fame

David Bowie - Let's Dance

Deee-Lite - Groove is in the heart

Digital Underground - Humpty Dance

DNCE - Cake by the Ocean

Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running

Dr. Dre - California Love

Earth Wind & Fire - Shining Star

Earth Wind & Fire - September

Earth Wind & Fire - Let's Groove

Emotions - Best of My Love

Etta James - At Last

Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie)

Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive

Gnarls Barkley - Crazy

Hall & Oats - Can't Go For That

Isley Brothers - It’s Your Thing

Isley Brothers - Shout

Jackson 5 - I Want You Back

James Brown - I Feel Good

James Brown - Sex Machine

Jamie Fox - Blame it (On the Alcohol)

Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff

Justin Timberlake - Señorita

Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body

Justin Timberlake - Sexyback

Kool & the Gang - Jungle Boogie

KT Turnstall - Black Horse And A Cherry Tree

Lizzo - Juice
Macklemore - Can't hold us

Martha and the Vandellas - Dancing in the Streets

Marvin Gaye - Let’s Get It On

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't No Mountain

High Enough

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Your Precious Love

Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Till You Get Enough

Michael Jackson - PYT

Michael Jackson - Rock with You

Michael Jackson - Shake Your Body Down

Missy Elliott - Work It

Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It

Nelly - Hot in Here

Nelly Furtado & Timbaland - Promiscuous Girl

Notorious B.I.G / Diana Ross - Mo Money Mo Problems / I'm Coming Out

Otis Redding - Dock Of The Bay

Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover

Prince - 1999

Prince - Kiss

Prince - Purple Rain

Pharrell Williams - Happy

Ray La Montagne - You're the Best Thing

Redbone - Come & Get Your Love

Rick James - Mary Jane

Rihanna - Diamonds

Rihanna - Don't Stop the Music

Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock - It Takes Two

Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines

Rolling Stones - Beast Of Burden

Rolling Stones - Miss You

Sade - Smooth Operator

Salt-n-Pepa - Push It

Sam and Dave - Hold On, I'm Comin'

Sheila E - A Love Bizarre

Sister Sledge - We Are Family

Staple Singers - I'll Take You There

Stevie Wonder - I wish

Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Stevie Wonder - Superstition

Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg

Black Eyed Peas - Let's Get It Started

The Commodores - Brickhouse

The Lumineers - Ho Hey

The Staple Singers - Lets Do It Again

TLC - No Scrubs

Tracy Chapman - Gimme One Reason

Van Morrison - Brown-Eyed Girl

Van Morrison - Days Like This

Van Morrison - Moondance

Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music