Free Spirit’s high-energy, visual, and interactive performances have set the bar for creating memorable dance parties in and around our nation’s capital. Washingtonian Magazine readers have voted Free Spirit as a four-time winner of the "Top band in Washington DC" award, and the band has twice received Modern Bride Magazine’s recognition as one of “America’s Best Bands”. Whether it’s a wedding reception, corporate gala, fundraiser, or political function, Free Spirit continues to be the choice for discerning clients and industry professionals in DC, Maryland, Virginia and beyond! What sets Free Spirit apart? Simply put, it’s exceptional musicians performing exceptional music exceptionally well. This band’s resume boasts nearly 2000 special events over three-plus decades, a time in which the band has carefully honed its repertoire while maintaining a reputation as the most current dance band in town — constantly updating its song selections to include today’s Top 40 hits (view the band’s song list and you’ll see what we mean). But they can also include the best time-tested dance hits from R&B, Motown, Disco, Latin, Big Band Swing and Standards. Free Spirit’s enormous song list allows for highly-personalized, dynamic performances during which your guests are engaged and encouraged to become part of the experience. The band consists of eleven pieces, including four impressive and dynamic lead singers (one male and three female), three talented horn players (trumpet, trombone and saxophone) - one of whom doubles on percussion - and a driving four-piece rhythm section consisting of drums, bass, guitar and keyboards. Free Spirit’s singers and musicians have earned industry respect by receiving recording contracts with major record companies, being awarded prestigious positions in armed forces bands and orchestras, and receiving endorsement recognition from major musical equipment companies including Paul Reed Smith Guitars, Taye Drums and Soul Tone Cymbals. Free Spirit has received critical acclaim from notable publications including Washingtonian, Town & Country, Modern Bride, Washington Life and Baltimore Magazines and is one of the most-referred bands by the region’s leading event planners. To top it all off, the premier entertainers in the area including the National Symphony, National Opera, Washington Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Choral Arts Society and the Washington Performing Arts Society, to name a few, made Free Spirit their band of choice for their annual gala. Free Spirit is an incredible choice in the DC, Virginia and Maryland area for dance music, with a wide variety of tunes designed to keep your feet moving. The key to a memorable wedding reception, corporate party, fundraiser, or political event is a band that brings a high-energy, customized set list, with great visual effects and crowd interaction. Free Spirit continues to meet these requirements, bringing crowd-pleasing tunes that make for a spectacular dance party. PRESS INCLUDES: "Baltimore Magazine…commends the band Free Spirit." Baltimore Magazine "Free Spirit is known for never letting parties die.” Town & Country Magazine "The top vote getter in our survey of event professionals.” Washingtonian Magazine