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Kushner Entertainment is a multi-award-winning talent agency and entertainment design company based in Rockville, Maryland. This company custom crafts musical extravaganzas for weddings and other special events throughout the Washington, DC area. They invite you to get in touch to learn more about their performers and the incredible experiences they will curate at your celebration.

Services Offered

Exclusive acts that work with Kushner Entertainment include SoundConnection, District Groove, The Wave, The Source, Rhythm City, and PopCulture Strings. These musicians range from string quartets that play the most popular songs of today to seven-piece high-energy dance bands. DJ and MC services are also available to hire. If you want to hear the performers ahead of time, you can listen to their videos or stop by for a monthly live showcase in Rockville. Whichever group you select, they will bring passion and personality to your wedding reception.


Top 25 Trendsetter Award, Modern Bride Mag
Entertainer of the Year, Event Solutions
Dream Team Entertainment Producer, Brides Mag
Best Entertainment Production, Ilea Int’l
Best Entertainment Concept, Special Events
Top Entertainment Co. Vote Getter, Washingtonian
Best Band Vote Getter, SoundConnection, Washingtonian Weddings

Check out Andy Kushner's popular podcast, The Wedding Biz

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Agency

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6
7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Kushner Entertainment

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Sound Connection and The Wave for weddings, praising their outstanding performances, professionalism, and ability to keep guests dancing all night. Both bands were described as phenomenal, with incredible talent, seamless execution, and a great understanding of musical preferences. Reviewers appreciated the bands' energetic vibes, personalized touches, exceptional vocals, and music selection that kept the party going. Clients were extremely satisfied with the bands' performances at their weddings, making the celebrations unforgettable and receiving numerous compliments from guests.

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Sound Connection and The Wave for weddings, praising their outstanding performances, professionalism, and ability to keep guests dancing all night. Both bands were described as phenomenal, with incredible talent, seamless execution, and a great understanding of musical preferences. Reviewers appreciated the bands' energetic vibes, personalized touches, exceptional vocals, and music selection that kept the party going. Clients were extremely satisfied with the bands' performances at their weddings, making the celebrations unforgettable and receiving numerous compliments from guests.

Lauren
Lauren Sent on 11/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever!

We cannot say enough amazing things about Sound Connection! I cannot even count on two hands the amount of people who told us they were the best band they've ever heard (and we agree)! They truly made the night spectacular and they nailed our first dance song - we cannot stop talking about how amazing it was!
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Julien Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A vibe (aka “The Wave”)

We had The Wave perform at our wedding, and they were absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, they brought a fun and energetic vibe that made the evening unforgettable for both me and my wife. Their professionalism stood out immediately — everything from setup to soundcheck was smooth and seamless.

Musically, they were incredible. Every song sounded fantastic, with a perfect balance between powerful vocals, tight instrumentals, and an infectious energy that kept the dance floor packed all night. Their attention to detail was on point — they clearly took the time to understand the flow of the evening and made sure every moment hit just right.

The execution of their set was top notch. You could tell they genuinely love what they do, and that passion translated into an amazing experience for us and all our guests. We couldn’t have asked for a better band to celebrate our big day with. Highly, highly recommended!
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Concert Worthy Performance!

SoundConnection was absolutely incredible! They went above and beyond to make our wedding unforgettable. They learned an original song written by my dad and even helped my grandpa perform a surprise song for me—both moments were so personal and emotional, and the band was incredibly accommodating throughout it all. Their talent is off the charts—it felt like a full-blown concert! They had every guest dancing until the night was over! Everyone couldn’t stop talking about how amazing they were. We’re so grateful to have had them as part of our big day!
T
Thomas Sent on 08/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded All Expectations

We were so excited about selecting this group. Sure enough, they far exceeded all of our expectations. They were incredibly professional and fun. They had all of our wedding guests up and dancing for hours! Their talent is unbelievable, and we could not recommend them enough for your special day.
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Gabriel Sent on 01/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding band

We hired The Wave for our wedding in Dec of 2024. Many of our guests said it was the best band they'd ever seen perform at a wedding and we agree. Exceptional professionalism from prebooking all the way through the end of the event. Performance and music was second to none. Would recommend with zero reservations.
S
Sarah Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Sound Connection as our band at our wedding, and they were nothing short of incredible! From start to finish, they brought an energy and excitement that kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. They had such a fantastic way of reading the crowd and playing the perfect songs to keep the party going!
Sound Connection took the time to understand our musical preferences and executed every song to perfection. Their voices were phenomenal, and the musicianship was outstanding. Every single member of the band was so talented and full of energy, making our celebration unforgettable.
We can’t recommend them highly enough! Thank you, Sound Connection, for making our wedding night absolutely amazing!
K Thistle
K Thistle Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Band Ever

Sound Connection played at my daughter's wedding in Cape May, NJ. Having a great band was a top priority for us and they totally delivered. They have great energy and the dance floor was packed all night. We really could not recommend Sound Connection more highly.
Brett
Brett Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sound Connection

Sound Connection played at my wedding. Bias aside, they were the best wedding band I have ever heard. They brought such great energy and they were all so talented. Working with Andy was also a pleasure. He listened to all of our special requests! Highly recommend!!!
K
Kristin Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

PopCulture Strings

We worked with Kushner Entertainment for both our ceremony and our reception musicians. The ceremony strings group, Pop Culture Strings, was fantastic! Both in execution but also to work with during the planning process. Tong Li, their band leader, is very knowledgable, kind and detail-oriented. We felt very confident going into the day, knowing she would make it a success. They learned two new songs for us, and sent me a copy of the arrangement in advance to make sure it was what we were looking for. Our guests LOVED them and it really set the ceremony off on the right foot. I highlight recommend using Pop Culture Strings for your next event!!
V
V Blue Sent on 09/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

SoundConnection was incredible at our wedding- the dance floor was full all night! The quality of sound and vocals was just incredible. Their team was responsive and professional, and they even performed an extra Taylor Swift song for me. You will not regret booking them!
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Awards

160
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina Hotel Weddings

Andy Kushner puts together great bands. If you are looking for a high energy group that really delivers call Andy. Rhythm 6 has played here several times. I know it is going to be a great party when they play!

Bellwether Events Bellwether Events Wedding Planners

I had the pleasure of working with Sound Connection this past week. They lived up to their reputation as one of the top bands in DC, and hugely exceeded my expectations. Working with their management before the event was easy. Their engineers arrived early and worked with me and the other vendors during the set up. The band members were all on time, and were the consummate professionals throughout the evening. But ultimately, the band just rocked it. They don't do cheesy karaoke covers, they take classic and current songs and make them their own. I would estimate that at least 80% of all guests in attendance were on the dance floor at all times. I barely saw the bride and her parents leave the dance floor at all. I would say that if you have the opportunity to book Sound Connection for your next event, do it and don't look back. You will be more than satisfied with the end result!

Suburban Video Suburban Video Wedding Videographers

Andy Kushner Entertainment are the best in the industry. They are innovators, the industry leaders and trend setters. Andy along with his main man Sir Andrew will rock your world! They are amazing! Over the past two decades we've done events together they are without a doubt the best! They are musical and entertainment master minds and an absolute must have for any event!

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