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Dan McGuire Group is an engergetic wedding group based in Frederick, Maryland, that offers the perfect blend of live music and DJ services to give couples a seamless and unforgettable experience. They take each venue to a whole new level of energy with their exceptional music, top-of-the-line lighting services, photo booths, and an array of instruments.

Their one-on-one consultation with clients is key to designing a package that best suits your vision and budget. With an extensive range of services available, from an acoustic guitar solo to a DJ, or even a seven-piece band, their performance will be tailored to your preferences. To enhance your reception ambiance, their special effect services include a dazzling Gobo projector, Dance floor lights, Dancing on the Clouds, Photo booths, 360 Video Booths, Virtual Selfie Booths, and Uplighting.

Contact Dan McGuire Group to set up a consultation and make your special day a night to remember.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$5,000 - $8,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$5,000 - $8,000

Which of the following are included in the price?

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

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$6,050

Which of the following are included in the package?

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

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
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
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Emily P. Married on 07/01/2023
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The BEST Wedding Band!

Dan McGuire Group was INCREDIBLE at our wedding in July 2023! We could not recommend them more. To start out, DMG's planning process prior to the wedding was great. They have a very easy, intuitive planning form that you fill out with all your song choices, requests, music genres, etc. It also includes a timeline which helped keep our wedding night on track! A few weeks before our wedding we had a meeting with the team to discuss our planning form/music choices and they knocked it out of the park. We wanted more 90s music/rock/jams, and they absolutely listened to us and delivered. We had Jay Crawford as our DJ/MC and he was amazing at keeping the dance floor completely full the entire night. I loved having a live band and a DJ, it was a great mix for all types of music.

So many people complimented the band and said it was the best band for a wedding that they've ever been to. DMG learned 3 new songs for us and they were amazing. We added the cocktail trio during our cocktail hour and it was perfect music and vibe for the cocktail hour. We also had a few "unconventional" wedding song requests (lots of rock music lovers in our families) and they did a great job playing everything we wanted. I didn't sit down once!

Overall, DMG and Jay were professional, incredibly talented musicians, and great to work with. I would absolutely recommend hiring them for your wedding or next event. Thanks so much Dan, Jon, and team!
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Michelle S. Married on 03/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever!!

The Dan McGuire Group was incredible and completely blew away our expectations. Our guests could not stop talking about how talented the band was. Their sound and range was better than many 12+ piece bands we have heard. The dance floor was packed all night, even though we had only 100 guests. Dan also performed an acoustic version of a non traditional first dance song and it was amazing. Our wedding reception was the best night of our lives thanks to this band and we could not recommend them more highly!
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Tessa D. Married on 12/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Book them!

We had the Dan McGuire Group play at our December 2022 wedding and they were absolutely spectacular. They started off the night during our cocktail hour with one of the band members playing classical music on a baby grand piano, and they ended the night playing Hey Jude that had all our guests out on the dance floor singing along. Their song selection was excellent - the perfect variety that kept our guests dancing the whole night (I personally don't think I left the dance floor once). Several of our guests said DMG was the highlight of the whole night. Not to mention they were fabulous to work with leading up to the event, incredibly responsive, professional and just a pleasure to work with. We cannot recommend them enough!
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Dan McGuire
Dan McGuire
Owner, Band Leader, & Guitarist

Dan has experience doing everything from weddings to corporate events and bar gigs. Using a set list that spans 5 decades and a wide vocal range, Dan McGuire has the ability to transcend genres and make each song his own while staying true to the songs themselves. With just his voice and a guitar, coupled with his unique personality, Dan can help you enjoy the songs you love in a entirely new way through a solo performance or with a full band!

Jon Smithfield
Jon Smithfield
Manager, DJ/MC

Jon is an experienced wedding and event DJ in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. He makes sure that his clients and their guests truly enjoy the music and atmosphere that he provides. He does so by meeting with all of his clients to make sure that their wants, needs and expectations are understood.

With over 12 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry, Jon knows just what tunes will get the crowd on their feet. As a former event manager at a wedding venue and an Event Manager for a large entertainment company, he has a lot of previous experience in the wedding industry under his belt. He is also a former team member with WeddingWire. He has vast experience with many different events and loves weddings the most!

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