Xendi

Frederick, MD

$175 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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July - Noah Cyrus Cover

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River - Leon Bridges Cover

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Cuz I Love You - Lizzo Cover TEASER

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Dead of Night - Orville Peck COVER

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Honored to sing the national anthem at the Frederick Keys

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Performance at Rams Head Baltimore supporting Violent Femmes tour.

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Performing at Gravel & Grind Frederick Music Festival

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Behind the Scene of a previous video shoot!

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Tour Badge from opening for the Violent Femmes sold out tour

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Performance photo from Lone Oak Brewery

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Overview

Artist Raven Jackson, professionally know in the entertainment world as Xendi, is one of the premier musicians on the east coast. Offering uniquely beautiful vocals, an engaging atmosphere, and of course, all of your favorite songs! With an upbeat or a nice slow dance tune, Xendi has been turning heads with her music since 2015.


Reviews

3 reviews

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Emanuel W.

December 12, 2021
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Fantastic Experience

Xendi was an absolute delight at our birthday party. Got a lot of positive comments from guests afterwards, and she played a great mix of songs. I recommend her without reservation.

Hired as: Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist

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Xendi

Thank you so much Emanuel! It was an honor to perform, thank you again for having me! I hope you guys have an awesome holiday season!!!


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Divina S. P.

November 15, 2021
Verified review

Amazing Entertainment, Beautiful Voice

We hired Xendi for a community event after two different performers cancelled with only a week before our event. Xendi responded quickly and professionally and I was able to book her immediately. She agreed to perform at our 3-hour event and completely shattered our expectations. She was on time, very friendly, and was very engaging with her audience. Her voice is absolutely beautiful and she plays an array of songs you are sure to recognize and enjoy. There was an outpouring of compliments from the community regarding our "new performer" and our staff were as equally blown away by her talent.
I STRONGLY recommend you book Xendi for your next event!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Xendi

Thank you so much for the kind word, that means so much! I had so much fun, I hope you have an awesome rest of your holiday season! Lots of love!


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Jordan M.

August 6, 2021

Superb talent! My go-to musician!

I’ve booked Xendi for multiple events. She did an excellent job with my friends wedding, which is how I discovered her. Since then I’ve hired her on many private parties, and make a point to see her perform whenever she has other shows around the area. This musician can sing and play anything and frankly, she does it darn well. You won’t be disappointed! Book with Xendi!

Hired as: Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Party Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist

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Booking information

Price range: $175 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 10 - 420 minutes

What to expect

You can expect to get exactly what you are looking for. I will provide the following:
- All Sound Equipment
- Special Song Lists Catered to Your Special Event
- Song Requests Accepted
- Special Announcement Requests Accepted (Congratulation speeches, Wedding Announcements, Birthday Song, Etc.)
- Extra Set of Songs If You Need Music Longer Than Expected (extra charge may apply)
- Guitar Musician, also offer Ukulele
- The perfect energy for your special day!

About

Artist Raven Jackson, professionally know in the entertainment world as Xendi, is one of the premier musicians on the east coast. Offering uniquely beautiful vocals, an engaging atmosphere, and of course, all of your favorite songs! With an upbeat or a nice slow dance tune, Xendi has been turning heads with her music since 2015.

Additional booking notes

I will just require an outlet for an extension chord, I will provide all of the sound equipment, cables, microphones, mic stands, etc. Stress free!

Past booked events

December 2021

11

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Takoma Park, MD

November 2021

12

Friday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Laurel, MD

September 2021

25

Saturday

Festival

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Winchester, VA

Set list

Songs in my Current Rotation, No Particular Order (Song Request ACCEPTED)

- Are You In? - Incubus
- Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
- Beast Of Burden - The Rolling Stones
- Valerie - Amy Winehouse
- Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
-Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
- Fallin' - Alicia Keys
- Give Me One Reason - Tracy Chapman
- Shut Up and Dance - WALK THE MOON
- Tongue Tied - Grouplove
- Twist and Shout - The Beatles
- Float On - Modest Mouse
- Uptight - Stevie Wonder
- Mr. Brightside - The Killers
- D'yer Mak'er - Led Zepplin
- Friday I'm In Love - The Cure
-Buddy Holly - Weezer
- Island In The Sun - Weezer
- Everyday People - Sly & The Family Stone
- Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World
- Lihium - Nirvna
- Zombie - The Cranberries
- Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
- Just A Girl - No Doubt
- Brick House - Commodores
- I believe In A Thing Called Love - The Darkness
- White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
- What I Got - Sublime
- I Second That Emotion - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
- Killing Me Softly With His Song - Fugees
- Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
- What I've Done - Linkin Park
- I'm Alright - Jo Dee Messina
- Heads Carolina Tails California - Jo Dee Messina
- Dog Days Are Over - Florence & The Machine
- Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish
- Voices Carry - 'Til Tuesday
- Dream On - Aerosmith
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
- Steal My Sunshine - LEN
-Blister In The Sun - Violent Femmes
- Exes &Oh's - Elle King
-Remind Me - Emily King
- Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
- Circles - Post Malone
- Toxic - Britney Spears
- I Try - Macy Gray
- Tell Me Something Good - Rufus & Chaka Khan
-Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder
- A-Team - Ed Sheeran
- Give Me Love - Ed Sheeran
- Dead Of Night - Orville Peck
- Sunflower - Post Malone
- Love On The Brain - Rhianna
- (Don't Fear) The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
- Mad World - Gary Jules
- One And Only - Adele
- Rolling In The Deep - Adele
- Truth Hurts - Lizzo
- Santa Monica - Everclear
- Bullet With Butterfly Wing - The Smashing Pumpkins
- Riptide - Vance Joy
- Let My Love Open Te Door - Pete Townshend
- Today - The Smashing Pumpkins
- Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
- Forever And For Always - Shania Twain
- I'm Gonna Getcha Good! - Shania Twain
- Two Princes - Spin Doctor
- All Star - Smash Mouth
- Wannabe - Spice Grls
- No Scrubs - TLC
- Genie In A Bottle
- Some Nights - FUN.
- Firework - Katy Perry
- I Love It - Icona Pop
- Ho Hey - The Lumineers
- Angela - The Lumineers
- Starry Eyed - Ellie Goulding
- Paradise - Coldplay
- Stay - Rhianna
- Beggin’ - Frankie Valli
- Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
- Saturday Nights Alright - Elton John
- Paranoid - Black Sabbath ​
- Back To Black - Amy Winehouse
- Hold On Alabama Shakes
- Think Bout You - Frank Ocean
- Highway To Hell - AC/DC
- Underneath It All - No Doubt
- Run To The Hills - Iron Maiden
- Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush
- Coming Home - Leon Bridges
- Brown Eyed Lover - Allen Stone
- Mother - Danzig
- Barracuda - Heart
- Gimme Shelter - Rolling Stones
- Angel From Montgomery - Bonnie Raitt
- Man In A Box - Alice In Chains
- Heat Above - Great Van Fleet
- You're The One - Greta Van Fleet
-What You Don't Do - Lianne La Havas
- Raw - Looney
-Sunday Morning - No Doubt
-Spiderwebs - No doubt
-Alone - Heart
- Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix
-Joker and The Thief- Wolfmother

And many more! Don’t forget to send me your favorite songs to be added to the list!

Influences and inspiration

Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Heart, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Shania Twain, Paramore, Aretha Franklin, No Doubt, Incubus, Hayley Williams, Anything from the 70s, 80s, & 90s. I love early 2000's and current music as well. Music is incredibly fun for me, so I'll be happy learning and performing just about anything! This is for your event, so please throw all your favorite songs my way!

Setup requirements

Sound Speakers

Mic Stand

Guitar

Microphone

Stage Lighting (optional)

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