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The Excellent Drivers is an innovative band based out of Fairfax, Virginia. Composed of Kelly, Allen, Dave, and Sam, this band delivers sounds of nostalgic delight all over the D.C. area. They are able to play the songs that everyone longs to hear from years gone by, prompting their audiences to sing and dance along. From iconic classics to popular radio soundtracks, The Excellent Drivers has a wide selection to choose from, offering great flexibility and versatility.

Services Offered

As the wondrous event draws nearer, The Excellent Drivers can work with their clients to ensure that the setlist is fine-tuned to suit the celebration. If there is a song that is special to the couple, they are pleased to learn it in order to deliver a sentimental and heartfelt experience. They can perform MC services alongside their musical services, keeping the event lively and engaging all night long.

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Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

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
Rock

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?

Disco Ball
Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Reviews of The Excellent Drivers

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Nate Sent on 10/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding cocktail hour and reception performance

The Excellent Drivers were FANTASTIC. They were exactly what we were looking for during our cocktail hour and reception. Dave reached out to us directly to tailor the set list and performance to exactly what we wanted for both our cocktail hour and reception.

The only negative about the day was that since the weather was so nice, many of our guests wanted to stay outside in the sun vs on the dance floor! But my wife and I couldn't be more pleased with the performance. They can play from just about every genre of music, and do it well. Would recommend for anyone wanting a band to perform for a wedding reception and for great value.
Carrie
Carrie Sent on 10/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Such a fun band!

The Excellent Drivers brought such a fun energy to our wedding. Multiple friends commented on how awesome they were and the dance floor stayed full all night. Dave was also incredibly nice and easy to work with during our planning, and learned a new song for our first dance. I HIGHLY recommend The Excellent Drivers!
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Sean Sent on 06/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great group to work with, wonderful energy for the event!

Dave and the Excellent Drivers were great and easy to work with. They were very responsive, learned our first dance song and provided just the energy we needed. They were on time and set up, ready to go. The energy got better through the night and the dance floor was full. It was exactly what I wanted.
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Chris Sent on 06/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

You won't regret it!!

We wanted a band but not the typical wedding band. We wanted that fun night out, live music vibe and thats EXACTLY what we got. They made our reception incredible! Vibed with the crowd and had amazing songs selections based on our genres. They were super easy to work with and zero headache. Would book 1000x over again!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 06/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Excellent!!!!

We booked the Excellent Drivers for our June 2022 wedding.
They were everything and more.
Our guests raved about how great they are.
They were extremely accommodating and worked with us every step of the way.
They were able to MC, learn a song for us, and play all of our requested songs.
They did all of this while sounding absolutely AMAZING!
We could not be happier with our choice!
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Ricky Sent on 04/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Wedding Band!

The Excellent Drivers were a great wedding band, were responsive when we had questions, and overall they were very easy to work with. Everyone really enjoyed the music and the evening, and the band was a big part of that!
Kristi
Kristi Sent on 10/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding band!!

Excellent Drivers were amazing on our wedding night! They were great to work with, very communicative, were great MC's and had our crowd dancing all night long!! We had a couple of special song requests and they took them on for us, which we greatly appreciate and they sounded awesome doing them. They also made sure our break music was ready to go. They sounded awesome and we got a lot of compliments about how good they were and how much fun everyone was having!!! We highly recommend them!!!
Trevor
Trevor Sent on 10/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect live band experience

If you are considering having a live band at your wedding reception (or any function), you have to have these guys play. My now wife and I are both musicians and concert junkies, so our bar is pretty high. We heard The Excellent Drivers at a different event and immediately knew we had to have them play at our wedding. They bring so much energy to the stage, and they absolutely crushed every song they played. Our guests are still talking about these guys nearly 3 weeks later and proved to be an absolute highlight of the night. Their ability to jump between genres seamlessly had our dancefloor packed the whole night. They were incredibly easy to work with and had a huge setlist to choose from (over 120 songs). Like another reviewer said, their promo videos simply don’t do them justice – just know that they will rock every song on your list. We would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND them to anyone looking for a memorable live performance.
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Melissa Sent on 09/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best decisions we made!

The Excellent Drivers were amazing! We could not have been happier with them and we got so many compliments on the band from our guests. They were incredibly professional and thorough during the planning process and were always quick to respond to any questions we had. Dave created set lists that fit our music preferences (even asking the age breakdown of the attendees to get a feel for the audience) and talked through every last detail with us in the weeks leading up to the wedding. They were absolute pros and kept the dance floor alive late into the night. I cannot recommend them enough!
Robert
Robert Sent on 09/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Peak of the Wedding

My wife and I hired The Excellent Drivers because of their large assortment of songs. They sound absolutely amazing. Their promo videos don't even do them justice on how good they sound. They are very interactive and have fun doing what they do which made all of us enjoy the show that much more. Would absolutely bring them back. In fact my wife and I are trying to find an occasion to have them preform, whether we have to make up a reason or not.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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