Dylan Galvin Entertainment

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Upper Marlboro, MD

About

"Above and beyond what I was expecting..... so easy to work with and music you'll never forget".

My services are the perfect fit for one-man live acoustic music events. Your event will get a uniquely tailored bespoke set list from my carefully curated song selection.

My combination of easy listening, Top 40's, Pop covers are always family friendly, recognizable and vibe setting and span from the 60's to the 2000's.

I will read your crowd, the energy and the mood of the event and always curate my set list to fit in according to what you envision, so it's always a perfect balance of relaxing and intriguing.

Highlights

1 employee

17 years in business

Serves Upper Marlboro, MD

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Square, Apple Pay, Stripe, Zelle

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Specialties

Number of guests

25 guests or fewer, 26 – 50 guests, 51 – 75 guests, 76 – 100 guests, 101 – 150 guests, 151 – 200 guests, 201 – 250 guests

Venue

Banquet hall / ballroom, Concert hall / auditorium, Outdoors, Other venues

Event type

Wedding reception, Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Birthday party, Corporate event, General event / party, Holiday party, Fundraiser

Music types

Band, Vocals, Guitar, Other strings

Musicians needed

Customer has no preferences, 1, 2, 3 – 5

Music genres

Pop / top 40, Rock / classic rock, Covers, Variety, Oldies, Dance, Other genres available

Guests ages

12 years old or younger, 13 – 17 years old, 18 – 30 years old, 31 – 50 years old, 51 or older

Budget

$1,250 - $2,000, $2,000 - $3,000, $3,000 - $5,000, $5,000 - $7,500

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

We have a quick call on the phone and I get all the specifics of your event. I curate a set list out of my song repertoire to fit, send over a one page contract and after you sign and return, we're all set. It's painless, easy and no deposit is needed.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

- A degree from Berklee College of Music.

- Two national U.S. tours

- Full time since '09

- Over 1,200 live performances

Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.

All events are unique based on location, requests, date and time length of the performance. My bare minimum rate is $750. If your budget matches this, then I'd love to work with you to create a custom quote for your event.

How did you get started in this business?

My dad was a musician when I was a little kid. I wanted to be able to keep the joy of playing music alive and share it with other people, so I went to music college and never looked back.

What types of customers have you worked with?

National Brands: Levis, Fashion Island, Hyatt, Marcus & Millichap, Four Seasons |

Private Citizens: Friends, Couples, Families |

Public Entities: Restaurants, Small Businesses, Hotels, Pubs, Bars, Pop-Up Events, Non-Profits, Clubs & Organizations

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

I recently performed a beautiful wedding at Pelican Hill resort in Newport Beach. I played a completey unplugged acoustic set while the guests arrived for a pre-ceremony cocktail hour. The guests talked and laughed together near the ocean

I played "I Can't Help Falling in Love With You"acoustically on my guitar as bride walked down the aisle. After their first kiss I played "Here Comes the Sun" as they both happily exited as husband and wife.

I played another set as they ate dinner at a gorgeously decorated table while the sun set. This was the first time the family had hired live entertainment before and they said they could not have been happier. Several guests, the mother of the groom, the groom himself and even the photographer talked about how much they enjoyed the music.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?

- Make sure they have a professional looking website

- Look for customer feedback and read them carefully to see where they really excel and if that's what you're looking for

- Don't hire anyone who doesn't have a video or audio

- A degree is not needed but always a plus when it comes to music

- Listen to the way the pro talks when they respond to you; are they just chasing a lead and looking for a dollar or do they actually care about you and your event?

- Consider the genre and style they perform; not all performers are the same

What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?

- Does the venue require performers insurance?

- Do I need a generator or do I have a nearby power outlet for the performer to plug their sound system into?

- Am I able to provide a parking spot for the performer?

- Am I able to provide food/drink?

- Is there a dedicated space for the performance area?

Services offered

Band Entertainment