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As we like to say, we've been playing other people's music since 1996. Gonzo's is a dedicated party band playing throughout Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland, as well as up and down the east coast. Although we are all classically-trained and take this Gonzo thing very seriously, it's really just a hobby for us. We all have ‘real’ jobs, and because we have (almost) no pretension, we're quite content to be playing nothing but cover songs. Judging by the response we've gotten, people are quite content to listen!

We have a monster set list, with around 200 songs in heavy rotation (see attached song list). We pick high energy songs that people can dance to, spanning four decades (80’s, 90’s, 00’s, 10’s) and a mess of different musical styles. We also continually add new music to our set, sometimes up to 10 songs a month.
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Alexandra Sent on 05/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot even begin to tell say how many guests came up to me on the night of the wedding to tell me we booked the most epic band of all time. And the compliments are still coming in, days later. Gonzo's Nose TRULY made our night, and our guests had just the best time. From the Sweet Child of Mine intro (my cousin noted that it was the best intro EVER), to "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling" (high point of my life!) to all of the rockin songs, Gonzo's Nose just killed it.

I highly recommend hiring this band. Your guests will forever be thanking you!
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Shannon Sent on 11/14/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Gonzo's Nose MADE our wedding reception. The music was terrific - I felt like I was at a concert. I've heard them play many times at bars and festivals and they were my #1 choice. They kept everyone dancing for hours - right up until the end. They were really good at keeping the flow of the evening going, announcements - everything was perfect. They even learned a couple of songs for us and they were awesome! Don't hesitate - hire them! So worth the money, can't even compare it to having a DJ play songs.
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Nicole Sent on 12/06/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I would 100% recommend Gonzo's Nose for any wedding! They are very professional and accomodating and were so great to work with. My wedding was last April and my guests are still talking about how we had the best wedding band they have ever seen/heard. I have never seen guests dance more at a wedding in my life :) Thank you Gonzo's Nose for making our wedding day perfect!
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Bridget Sent on 05/05/2009
5 out of 5 rating
We wanted a band that was a little different than a typical wedding band. While Gonzo's Nose tends to play more bars than weddings they were PERFECT for our wedding!! We were nervous they would be too much for older folks but they were PERFECT!! Our guests absolutely love them and want to book them for other events!! They were extremely easy to work with and very responsive!!! They are GREAT!! Great price as well - good value!!
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Besse Sent on 07/07/2008
5 out of 5 rating
This band is the best ever. While they can cover almost any music, they worked with us to create a set list that really included some of our favorite 80s songs. We ran out of room on the dance floor. Our guests were dancing from before the salads were served until they got kicked out of the ballroom. They were worth every dollar and I can't wait to hear them again - just sad I won't get to pick the set list!
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