Dan McGuire Group
Not Your Average Event & Wedding Band
Where polished live music turns into an unforgettable party.
Based in Frederick, MD
Serving Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania & Beyond
The Dan McGuire Group, also known as DMG Band, is not your average event or wedding band. Offered through District Event Co., DMG Band delivers a live music experience that feels polished, personal, and packed with energy — built for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, galas, festivals, and upscale social events.
Led by guitarist and vocalist Dan McGuire, the group is known for elite musicianship, powerhouse vocals, magnetic stage presence, and the ability to turn any crowd into a full dance floor. Their performances blend the excitement of a live concert with the professionalism expected at refined private and corporate events.
From elegant cocktail sets and meaningful acoustic moments to high-energy dance floor anthems, DMG Band knows how to shape the night around the room. Every performance feels fresh, connected, and completely tailored to the event.
Inquire today to reserve Dan McGuire or the Dan McGuire Group for your event.
Not Your Average Live Music Experience
Some bands simply play songs. The Dan McGuire Group creates moments.
With a versatile repertoire spanning five decades, DMG Band performs everything from Motown and classic rock to 80s anthems, 90s throwbacks, 2000s favorites, country, R&B, and today’s chart-topping hits. Their sets are filled with songs guests actually want to sing, dance, and remember.
What makes them different is the way they read the room. They know when to keep things relaxed and sophisticated, when to build energy, and when to turn the event into a full-scale celebration.
This is live music with personality, polish, and momentum — never stiff, never generic, and never the same predictable event playlist.
Built for Weddings, Events & Packed Dance Floors
Dan McGuire Group is designed for clients who want live entertainment that feels modern, stylish, and full of life.
Their performances can move seamlessly from relaxed guest arrival music and cocktail-style sets into dinner music, featured moments, sing-alongs, and high-energy dance floor sets. The result is an event that feels natural from start to finish.
Whether the setting is a wedding reception, corporate holiday party, nonprofit gala, country club celebration, festival, fundraiser, or private backyard event, DMG Band adapts the performance to match the crowd, the atmosphere, and the energy of the night.
Dan McGuire Solo, Duo & Full Band Options
Through District Event Co., clients can book Dan McGuire in several formats depending on the event style, size, and entertainment goals.
Solo Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Perfect for ceremonies, cocktail hours, guest arrivals, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, corporate receptions, private dinners, breweries, wineries, restaurants, and smaller gatherings. Dan’s solo acoustic performance creates a warm, personal, and engaging atmosphere with a wide-ranging setlist and the ability to take requests.
Acoustic Duo
A fuller live sound while still keeping the performance relaxed, flexible, and refined. The acoustic duo works beautifully for cocktail-style events, smaller receptions, corporate gatherings, private parties, outdoor events, and settings where live music should feel present without overpowering the room.
Full Dan McGuire Group Band
The full DMG Band experience is built for events that need energy, momentum, and a packed dance floor. Ideal for weddings, receptions, galas, festivals, fundraisers, corporate parties, and private celebrations, the full band brings dynamic vocals, strong musicianship, and an expansive repertoire that keeps guests engaged from the first song to the last.
What Makes DMG Not Your Average Event Band
They Read the Room
Every event has its own rhythm. DMG Band adjusts the energy, pacing, and song choices in real time to match the audience and the moment.
They Play Beyond the Obvious
The band performs the classics guests love, but they also bring in unexpected throwbacks, sing-along favorites, modern hits, and songs you do not hear from every other event band.
They Bring Real Stage Presence
This is not background music pretending to be entertainment. DMG Band brings a concert-style energy that gets guests involved, singing along, and staying on the dance floor.
They Keep It Polished
As part of the District Event Co. roster, Dan McGuire Group is presented with the professionalism, communication, and reliability expected for weddings, corporate events, galas, and private celebrations.
They Scale to the Moment
From solo acoustic music to acoustic duo sets to a full-band dance floor experience, Dan McGuire can tailor the performance to fit the event, room, and audience.
What They Play
Dan McGuire Group performs a wide variety of music across generations and genres. The band is constantly learning new material for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and public performances, so if there is a special song or style you want included, just ask.
Popular Dance Floor & Event Favorites
Classic, Soul & Motown-Inspired Favorites
Aretha Franklin – Respect
Earth, Wind & Fire – September
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
The Isley Brothers – Shout
Tina Turner – Proud Mary
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Lionel Richie – All Night Long
Prince – Kiss / Purple Rain
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Classic Rock & Sing-Alongs
Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
Queen – Fat Bottomed Girls
Tom Petty – Free Fallin’ / Mary Jane’s Last Dance
The Eagles – Hotel California
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
Toto – Africa
U2 – Where The Streets Have No Name
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads
90s & 2000s Throwbacks
Backstreet Boys – Everybody / I Want It That Way
Blackstreet – No Diggity
Blink-182 – All The Small Things / What’s My Age Again
Jimmy Eat World – The Middle / Sweetness
Lit – My Own Worst Enemy
Oasis – Wonderwall / Champagne Supernova
Outkast – Hey Ya
Sublime – What I Got / Santeria / Badfish
Third Eye Blind – Jumper
Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag
Yellowcard – Ocean Avenue
Modern Pop, Indie & Party Hits
Bruno Mars – Treasure / Uptown Funk
Taylor Swift – Shake It Off
Miley Cyrus – Party In The USA
The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face
Walk The Moon – Shut Up and Dance
The Killers – Mr. Brightside / When You Were Young
Maroon 5 – Sunday Morning
Avicii – Wake Me Up
Gnarls Barkley – Crazy
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Country, Folk & Acoustic Favorites
Chris Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey
Zac Brown Band – Chicken Fried
Garth Brooks – Friends in Low Places
Old Crow Medicine Show – Wagon Wheel
The Lumineers – Ho Hey
Mumford & Sons – Little Lion Man
Tracy Chapman – Give Me One Reason
Jack Johnson – Better Together
James Taylor – How Sweet It Is
Acoustic Music for Ceremony, Cocktail Hour & Featured Moments
Dan McGuire is also a strong choice for acoustic music during ceremonies, cocktail hours, guest arrival, dinner, private gatherings, and featured moments throughout an event. His acoustic guitar and vocal performances create a warm, personal atmosphere that feels elevated without being overly formal.
Common acoustic requests include:
The Beatles – Here Comes the Sun / All You Need Is Love
Bruno Mars – Marry You
Canon in D
Chris Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey / Millionaire / Joy of My Life
Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
Death Cab for Cutie – I Will Follow You Into the Dark
Ed Sheeran – Perfect / Tenerife Sea
Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love
Green Day – Good Riddance
James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go
James Taylor – Something in the Way She Moves / Fire and Rain
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
John Mayer – XO
Luke Combs – Beautiful Crazy
Noah Reid – Simply the Best
Sara Bareilles – I Choose You
Thomas Rhett – Die a Happy Man
Train – Marry Me
Dan and the band love learning new songs for special moments, weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. If there is a meaningful song you want included, let us know.
Ideal For
Weddings & Receptions
For couples who want a live band that feels fun, polished, personal, and anything but generic.
Corporate Events & Galas
For companies looking for live entertainment that feels professional, energetic, and crowd-friendly.
Private Celebrations
For birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, holiday parties, country club events, backyard celebrations, and exclusive gatherings.
Fundraisers & Nonprofit Events
For events that need polished entertainment, strong energy, and a performance that keeps guests engaged throughout the night.
Festivals & Public Events
For community events, concert series, breweries, wineries, festivals, and high-energy public performances.
Cocktail Hours, Dinners & Receptions
For relaxed acoustic music, guest arrival, background sets, and stylish live entertainment that adds atmosphere without overpowering the moment.
Client Review
“We cannot say enough good things about Dan McGuire Group! Our guests are STILL talking about how great they were, and about how they played songs you don’t always hear at weddings, but still songs everyone could dance and sing to, which is exactly what we wanted. They kept everyone on the dance floor all night, and we had so much fun!
The entire process leading up to the wedding was also SO easy, and they seamlessly learned 3 new songs for us that weren’t on their list. Thank you for making our night so amazing!!! Highly highly recommend.”
— Chelsea, Wedding Client
Reserve Dan McGuire Group Through District Event Co.
Dan McGuire Group is available through District Event Co. for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, festivals, galas, fundraisers, and upscale social events throughout Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and beyond.
Whether you are looking for solo acoustic music, an acoustic duo, or a full-band experience, Dan McGuire brings a rare mix of musicianship, personality, professionalism, and dance floor energy.
This is not your average event band. This is the Dan McGuire Group.
Inquire today to check availability and reserve Dan McGuire or the Dan McGuire Group for your event.