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Wedding wire charges a fee to feature a picture, so we don't have one -- but boy are we ever real! Check us out on the DC and Arlington bar scene if you're looking for a party, or at turtlerecallmusic.com and facebook.com/turtlerecall if you prefer to do you scouting online.

If you're in search of something besides cheesy covers of "Celebration" and "YMCA" on your special day, then maybe the rock-pop-folk-punk specialists at Turtle Recall can make your wedding epic. We feature medleys and mashups of a wide range of music, like top 40/pop, classic and modern rock, country, 90s, and oldies. Let us know what your general preferences are and we'll lean harder on that genre.

We play weddings and corporate events regularly to nothing but stellar reviews, are down to earth people, and are a real gigging band so we know what gets people dancing!

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Frequently asked questions

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

Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

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

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

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
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
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
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Turtle Recall

Justin
Justin Sent on 05/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Turtle Recall--Wedding Band of the Gods

Consider yourself a Gen Xer, Millennial, Gen Zer, or just someone with really good taste in music that's also getting married?

Then Turtle Recall is the band for you. Awkward downtime between songs and shoddy MC skills are nowhere to be found. This band will have you and all your friends shredding on the dance floor wondering yet not caring even a little bit how Steve Miller Band and Weezer can be played at the same time.

From start to finish, Turtle Recall keeps wedding attendees of all ages engaged. One minute, your grandparents will be cutting a rug to a well-known chorus by The Beatles and the next, your younger cousin will be Skanking to Green Day.

In all seriousness, Turtle Recall provides a well-tailored, flexible experience of live music for your Special Day regardless of your musical tastes. They are easy to communicate with, friendly & professional, and unbelievably talented. They're a top-tier wedding vendor at any price point, and you will have the time of your life during your wedding if you hire them.

-Justin Polyblank

Todd
Todd Sent on 01/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Turtle Recall is the most fun band you will find, without a doubt. They play rock, pop, country, and hip-hop songs from the 60s-present day. Their medleys are awesome, and the music almost never stops. They put their own touch on each song and make it feel original. The dance floor was packed for our entire reception, and they had everyone singing along and having a great time all night. Every single guest we've spoken with since our wedding has told us how much they loved the band. They are really nice people, very accommodating, learned new songs for our first dances, and even ended our night with a special song for my wife. They are quick to respond and will make sure all details are taken care of before the big day. They even ran the sound for our ceremony. Turtle Recall will make your night memorable. Go check them out in the DMV area and see for yourself. You will be hooked. Hire these guys, they are the best!
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Morgan Sent on 04/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Turtle Recall is so much more than a typical wedding band; they actually play fantastic music (a broad range) and people can (and will) get up and dance. Throughout the night our guests asked who the band was and where to find them. We had guests saying that this was the best cover band they had ever heard (in general, not just at weddings) and some guests said they had never danced before or in years, but were having such a good time and loved the music that they could not sit and just listen. The band played everything from the Beatles to Darius Rucker to Walk the Moon to our favorite tv theme songs. The wedding coordinator said she had never done a wedding where the dance floor was packed the entire time that the band played. Hire this band and you will NOT be disappointed. Thank you for a fantastic wedding, Turtle Recall!
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User2349570 Sent on 10/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We asked Turtle Recall to perform at our wedding and can't adequately express in words how amazing they were! They were extremely professional and worked with us on what style of music we wanted and even went out of their way to learn a few special songs that we had requested. They were absolutely amazing, all of our guests were blown away at how talented they are and went out of their way to make mention of it. They kept the party going and had people up and dancing the entire night. We could not have been happier having them perform and would absolutely 100% recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing, unique wedding band.
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User1902691 Sent on 11/03/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We asked Turtle Recall to do our wedding about a month and a half before our event. They continually went above and beyond to work with us to ensure that we had a great experience. Firstly, they made sure what kind of music we wanted and took requests – they even learned songs they didn't know specifically for us. Secondly, they have an exceptional sound system – everything sounded amazing and it was very well balanced (best system I have seen at a wedding). They came to the venue before the wedding (twice!) to make sure everything would be fine and to design the sound. During the event, it was perfect! Thirdly, they dealt with all the issues one could image on a wedding day – from scheduling issues to being unable to setup at the right time, etc. – they just rolled with the punches and had an exceptional performance. And finally, THEY SOUND AMAZING! They really do know how to work a crowd and get people dancing. They worked closely with my venue, MC, and my family to ensure that everything went to plan and they really knew the sound and style we were looking for at a wedding. I can't say enough good things about them – they are a stellar team, they care about what they do, and they are an amazing band. I highly recommend them.
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Daniel Sent on 10/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Turtle Recall is fantastic. They are insanely talented musicians but also just a great group of people who really went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was perfect. The band worked with us every step of the way on song lists and play lists. They learned any song we needed and rocked it. Turtle Recall can rock all styles of music from Simon and Garfunkel to Florida Georgia Line to Macklemore and it all sounds amazing. We had more positive comments about them than any other vendor at our wedding. Everyone loved them from little kids to seniors. I can't say enough good things about them. They are so good, my wife and I still go out to see them every chance we get around DC. Just a super fun time. I promise that after your experience with Turtle Recall, you will just want to be friends with them all and have parties to hire them again. Plus, they have an awesome fiddler. How can you not love some Miley Cyrus with a fiddle? Awesome.
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