Tom Starr Band

Live Music for Weddings, Private Events & Celebrations

Real musicians. Deep grooves. A live show that feels anything but ordinary.

Based in Baltimore, MD
Serving Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia & Beyond

Tom Starr Band is a live music experience offered through District Event Co., featuring exceptionally talented musicians, a high-energy stage presence, and a deep catalog of songs built for weddings, private parties, corporate events, festivals, galas, and milestone celebrations.

Blending rock, blues, soul, funk, Motown, disco, jazz, reggae, folk, jam, country, and pop, Tom Starr Band brings a sound that feels authentic, versatile, and full of personality. Their performances are a great fit for clients who want more than a standard event band — they want a group that can play, connect, improvise, and keep the room moving.

From laid-back cocktail music and soulful dinner sets to sing-alongs, classic rock favorites, jam-inspired grooves, and dance floor staples, Tom Starr Band brings a live show that feels personal, energetic, and musically rich.

Inquire today to reserve Tom Starr Band for your event.

A Band for People Who Love Live Music

Tom Starr Band stands out because their performances feel less like a scripted event set and more like a great night of live music.

Their shows are built on strong vocals, tight musicianship, creative song choices, and a natural ability to follow the energy of the crowd. With a catalog that moves through soul, funk, classic rock, reggae, jam, blues, pop, and Americana, the band can shift the mood throughout the night without losing momentum.

This is a strong choice for clients who want their entertainment to feel organic, fun, and genuinely performed — not overly packaged or predictable.

HIGHLIGHT ReviewS

“Could not have asked for a better live band experience at our wedding. They had everyone on the dancefloor.”
— The Daytons

“I think you guys are the best wedding band I’ve ever seen.”
— Best Man, Myers-Brafford Wedding

“This is not your average wedding band. They blew everyone away. And most of our guests were musicians.”
— The Schusters

“These guys crushed the weekend. Amazing musicians. Nice guys & so much fun. Lots of our guests commented on how good this band was.”
— The Ceribellis

“One of the best bands in the area. Tom created an amazing set list and he and his band put on a spectacular show for my 50th birthday party. The guests loved the mix of music, and the band got everyone dancing and singing along. Highly recommend.”
— Beth Snow

Designed for Events with Personality

Tom Starr Band works especially well for events where the music is meant to be a true part of the experience.

Their performances can start with easygoing guest arrival music, move into relaxed cocktail or dinner sets, and build into a full live-band celebration with danceable favorites, throwbacks, rock anthems, soul classics, and crowd sing-alongs.

Whether the event is a wedding, birthday party, corporate gathering, nonprofit fundraiser, festival, backyard celebration, or private reception, Tom Starr Band brings a flexible sound that can match the room without feeling generic.

Tom Starr Band Performance Styles

Through District Event Co., clients can book Tom Starr Band for a range of event formats, from intimate gatherings to high-energy celebrations.

Laid-Back Cocktail & Dinner Sets

For cocktail hours, dinner service, networking events, welcome parties, and private receptions, Tom Starr Band can create a warm and easygoing live music atmosphere. With songs rooted in soul, folk, jazz, blues, reggae, and acoustic-friendly rock, these sets add character and energy without taking over the room.

Live Feature Sets

For festivals, fundraisers, private parties, corporate events, and milestone celebrations, Tom Starr Band can serve as the main entertainment feature of the event. Their musicianship, range, and stage presence give guests the feeling of watching a real band — not just background entertainment.

High-Energy Dance Floor Sets

When it is time to pick up the energy, Tom Starr Band can move into funk, Motown, rock, pop, country, reggae, and 90s/2000s favorites that keep guests dancing and singing along. Their song list gives them the flexibility to build a set that feels fun, familiar, and crowd-driven.

What Makes Tom Starr Band Stand Out

Musician-First Energy

Tom Starr Band is built around real players who bring feel, skill, and personality to the stage. Their performances have the looseness and excitement of live music while still fitting the structure and flow of a private event.

A Catalog with Serious Range

The band’s repertoire spans rock, blues, soul, funk, disco, Motown, jazz, reggae, folk, jam, country, and pop, giving them a wide lane to work with for different crowds and event styles.

A Natural Feel for the Room

Rather than forcing the same show into every event, Tom Starr Band can adjust the setlist, pacing, and vibe to match the crowd in front of them.

A Great Fit for Music-Loving Guests

This band works especially well for clients and audiences who appreciate musicianship, live solos, groove, classics, deep cuts, and songs that feel performed instead of simply reproduced.

Reliable Event Presentation

As part of the District Event Co. roster, Tom Starr Band is presented for clients who want talented live music with dependable communication, professional coordination, and a smooth event experience.

What Tom Starr Band Plays

Tom Starr Band performs a wide variety of music across decades and genres. Their repertoire includes funk, Motown, soul, slow love songs, pop, rock, classic rock, country, reggae, ska, jam, and groove-based favorites.

The band is always learning new songs, so special requests can be discussed for weddings, private events, corporate celebrations, and featured moments.

Popular Live Band Favorites

Funk, Motown & Soul
The Temptations – My Girl
Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered / Superstition
Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music
James Brown – I Feel Good
Otis Redding – Dock of the Bay
Ben E. King – Stand By Me
Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine / Use Me / Lean On Me
Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
Aretha Franklin – Respect
Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
Tina Turner – Proud Mary
The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love
Earth, Wind & Fire – September
Prince – Kiss
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Black Pumas – Colors
Sam & Dave – Hold On, I’m Comin’
Childish Gambino – Redbone

Pop, Rock & Throwbacks
OutKast – Hey Ya
Daft Punk – Get Lucky
Blink-182 – All The Small Things / What’s My Age Again
The Killers – Mr. Brightside
Jimmy Eat World – The Middle
Fountains of Wayne – Stacy’s Mom
Lit – My Own Worst Enemy
Green Day – When I Come Around
Third Eye Blind – Semi-Charmed Life / Never Let You Go
The Black Keys – Lonely Boy
Eagle-Eye Cherry – Save Tonight
Taylor Swift – Shake It Off
Foo Fighters – Learn to Fly
Weezer – Say It Ain’t So
Foster The People – Pumped Up Kicks
Rihanna – We Found Love
Adele – Set Fire To The Rain
Alanis Morissette – You Oughta Know
The Cranberries – Zombie
The Proclaimers – 500 Miles
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge
Maroon 5 – Sunday Morning
Radiohead – Creep
The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army

Classic Rock & Timeless Crowd Favorites
Jimmy Buffett – Margaritaville
King Harvest – Dancing in the Moonlight
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
The Eagles – Can’t Tell You Why
Eric Clapton – Cocaine / After Midnight
Pat Benatar – Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine
Rod Stewart – Forever Young
Fleetwood Mac – Dreams
The Outfield – Your Love
Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl
Tom Petty – American Girl / Breakdown / Mary Jane’s Last Dance / Free Fallin’
The Beatles – Let It Be / Twist and Shout / Come Together / Get Back / Don’t Let Me Down / Blackbird
The Band – The Weight
Marshall Tucker Band – Can’t You See
Cream – Sunshine of Your Love
Pink Floyd – Breathe
Chuck Berry – Johnny B. Goode
The Doobie Brothers – Long Train Runnin’
Joe Cocker – Feelin’ Alright
Aerosmith – Sweet Emotion
Jimi Hendrix – Foxey Lady / Red House / Purple Haze
The Rolling Stones – Wild Horses

Country, Folk & Americana
Chris Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey
John Denver – Country Roads
Dolly Parton – Jolene
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
Gram Parsons – Streets of Baltimore
Tyler Childers – Whitehouse Road / Feathered Indians / All Yourn / Charleston Girl
John Prine – Angel from Montgomery / In Spite of Ourselves
Old Crow Medicine Show – Wagon Wheel

Reggae, Ska, Jam & Groove
Sublime – Badfish / Santeria / Doin’ Time / Garden Grove / What I Got
Bob Marley – No Woman No Cry / I Shot The Sheriff
Herbie Hancock – Chameleon
Maceo Parker – Chicken
Goose – Arcadia
Grateful Dead – Fire on the Mountain / Franklin’s Tower
The Meters – Cissy Strut

Music for Ceremony, Cocktail Hour & Featured Moments

Tom Starr Band’s repertoire also includes songs that work well for ceremonies, cocktail hours, first dances, parent dances, dinner sets, and meaningful moments throughout an event.

Common slow, romantic, acoustic-friendly, and special moment songs include:

Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon
Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love
Leon Bridges – River
The Beatles – In My Life / Blackbird / Let It Be
Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World
Etta James – At Last
Citizen Cope – Sideways
Leonard Cohen – Hallelujah
Bill Withers – Lean On Me
Elton John – Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You
Tracy Chapman – Give Me One Reason
Sam Cooke – Wonderful World

Tom Starr Band enjoys learning new songs for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and important featured moments.

Ideal For

Weddings & Receptions

For couples who want a band with real musicianship, strong energy, and a setlist that feels more personal than predictable.

Corporate Events & Galas

For companies looking for live entertainment that feels professional, engaging, and musically impressive.

Private Celebrations

For milestone birthdays, anniversaries, holiday parties, engagement parties, country club events, backyard celebrations, and upscale social gatherings.

Fundraisers & Nonprofit Events

For events that need music with warmth, personality, and enough energy to keep guests connected throughout the night.

Festivals & Public Events

For community events, concert series, breweries, wineries, festivals, and public celebrations that call for a band with range and stage presence.

Cocktail Hours, Dinners & Receptions

For live music that adds character, movement, and atmosphere before the event builds into a bigger celebration.

Reserve Tom Starr Band Through District Event Co.

Tom Starr Band is available through District Event Co. for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, festivals, galas, fundraisers, and upscale social events throughout Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond.

Whether you are planning an intimate reception, a music-forward private party, a corporate celebration, or a full dance floor event, Tom Starr Band brings the musicianship, range, and energy to make the night feel alive.

Real musicians. Great songs. A live show your guests will feel.

Inquire today to check availability and reserve Tom Starr Band for your event.