Founded in 2010 by bassist, Dan Gallagher and Guitarist Josh Earls; Chasing Autumn plays acoustic duet style songs and quickly progressed on to more elaborate routines, adding vocals and additional instruments. The full band, in trio or quartet form, includes nationally touring and accomplished drummer Joey Antico, and internationally recognized recording artist Logan Smith. The band continues to write and record original music, as well as playing a variety of events with their extensive cover list.
YUTZI (pronounced: YUTE-zee) is one of the hottest emerging rock bands on the east coast. The group plays all the hits in the genres of classic rock, blues-rock, motown, soul, funk, and pop. YUTZI’s dynamic range of musical repertior has been featured in weddings, corporate events, and private parties, including a recent benefit concert at The National Press Club in Washington D.C. Having toured nationally, released 15 songs on spotify, filmed music videos, been featured in documentary films, and received national and international radio play, YUTZI is guaranteed to take any event to the next level. The full sized group consists of drums, bass, three vocalists, two guitars, saxophone, and keyboards with optional add-ons of backup vocals, cello, and trumpet.
Based out of Baltimore, The Josh Miller Combo features music for almost any occasion. Although Josh, the bandleader, is trained in both traditional and contemporary jazz, the group features a repertoire spanning acoustic, rock, funk, blues, folk, and much more. Josh carries a level of professionalism which ensures a top-level performance from himself and his musicians. He and his musicians show diligent care and the utmost respect for the wishes of those they work with professionally. They are an extremely modular group and have performed as a two to eight piece band.
The Tom Starr Trio plays all year-round at bars, breweries, restaurants, and country clubs up-and-down the east coast, with a consistent track record of getting crowds up on their feet and dancing. The trio plays popular covers in the genres of classic rock and roll, modern rock, funk, blues, soul, motown, folk, country, reggae, and pop. They are a great option for any event if the goal is to achieve a memorable, high energy rock and roll concert. The group includes optional add-ons of piano / keyboards and / or saxophone.
Based out of Baltimore, The! Warshanna Quintet produces hard bop that is boundary pushing and a hark to the past. Ahmed has a unique compositional voice inspired not only by the jazz idiom, but a wide spectrum of genres from hip hop to rock to world music. The result is a refreshing, new sound that is unique to The! Warshanna Quintet. While the standard ensemble performs as a quintet, this modular group can consist of two to seven people.
Josh Miller is a professional gigging and touring musician from Baltimore, Maryland. A multi-instrumentalist, he is primarily known for his jazz and commercial piano playing. Josh is a leading member of over half-a-dozen bands and ensembles that cover a repertoire spanning jazz, funk, blues, rock, jam, folk, hip-hop, acoustic, and more. He has recorded on more than a dozen albums, EP’s, and singles under his own direction and the direction of established bandleaders and musical forces in the Baltimore and DMV area. Josh carries a level of professionalism which ensures a top-level performance from himself and his musicians. He and his musicians show diligent care and the utmost respect for the wishes of those they work with professionally.
Daniel Gallagher is a professional jazz and folk musician from Baltimore, Maryland. A multi-instrumentalist, Daniel is known primarily for his jazz bass playing, although he can be found throughout the United States performing on guitar and singing a wide variety of styles and genres, seamlessly blending his backgrounds in folk, rock, and jazz, among others. He writes and records his own music, and has a cover repertoire spanning the greatest hits from the 1950’s to today’s top 40.
Ahmed Warshanna is a guitarist, composer, and bandleader based out of Baltimore. While Ahmed’s specialty is in the hard bop sub genre of the jazz idiom, his voice is inspired by a wide spectrum of genres from hip hop to rock to world music. Ahmed’s playing has a unique and luxurious sound which is suitable for all occasions He performs as a solo guitarist, or with his group, The! Warshanna Ensemble, ranging from two to seven people.
Tom Starr is a professional touring and recording artist and performer with extensive experience playing private events, parties, corporate events, weddings, and benefit concerts. His musical stylings include everything from rock, soul, funk, and blues to folk, country, reggae, and pop. Tom can be booked for any type of event and specializes in private parties & weddings. He can play and sing a wedding ceremony, add cello or saxophone to play a cocktail hour as an instrumental duo, then add drums to play a reception as a rock trio or full band, making him an affordable all-in-one package.
Humbly inspired by who he likes to call the three J’s (Jack Johnson, John Mayer, and Jason Mraz) smooth singin’, guitar riffin’ Ian Otto is a well known and loved solo acoustic artist based out of Ellicott City, MD. Capable of playing a wide variety of genres and decades, Ian enjoys performing for all kinds of events. From restaurants/bars to private parties and weddings, he never fails to entertain! Special song requests are always welcome including crowd sing alongs and instrumental guitar melodies for the bridal processional and/or wedding party music.
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