Diamond River Band
"Down home roots with a modern edge" best describes this vocal-powerhouse of a band!
Diamond River Band is a young, versatile, and hip party band. Spanning the decades with a special emphasis on Classic Rock, Motown, Country and current hits, Diamond River is for folks looking for something less-traditional while still appealing to a vast range of ages. Their goal is to keep you and your guests on the dance floor and entertained all night long!
Diamond River understands that what truly makes an event is the entertainment. Whether you are hosting a backyard BBQ, a rustic wedding, or an elegant corporate event, Diamond River will blow your attendees away.
Inquire now about Diamond River Band, and secure the group voted "Best Wedding Band" through AVL Today!
Current /Pop/ Indie Rock
Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
Amos Lee - Flower
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Back Street Boys - I Want It That Way
Beyonce - XO
Beyonce - Single Ladies
Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
Bruno Mars - Locked Out of Heaven
Bruno Mars – Treasure
Cee Lo Green - Forget You
Chainsmokers - Closer
Daft Punk - Get Lucky
Ed Sheerin – Shape of You
Elle King - Ex's and O's
Ellie Goulding - Lights
Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
Gnarles Barkley - Crazy
Group Love - Tongue Tied
Jack Johnson – Better Together
John Legend – All of Me
Justin Timberlake - Can’t Stop The Feeling
Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body
Killers - Mr. Brightside
Lake Street Dive - You Go Down Smooth
Major Lazer- Lean On
Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk
Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved
Meghan Trainor – Dear Future Husband
MGMT - Electric Feel
Portugal The Man – Feel It Still
Pharell - Happy
Ray Lamontagne - You Are The Best Thing
Taylor Swift – Shake it Off
Vampire Weekend - A Punk
Walk The Moon - Shut Up and Dance
R & B/Funk/Disco
Bill Withers - Just The Two Of Us
Bill Withers - Use Me
Chic - Le' Freak
David Bowie - Let's Dance
Dusty Springfield - Son of a Preacher
Earth Wind and Fire - September
Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
James Brown -I Feel Good
James Brown - Cold Sweat
James Brown - Get Up I Feel Like a Sex Machine
Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas – Heat Wave
Lionel Richie - All Night Long
Rick James - Superfreak
Sister Sledge and Jade - We Are Family
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - How Long Do I Have To Wait For You
Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely
Stevie Wonder - Signed Sealed Delivered
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Tina Turner - Proud Mary
80s
A-Ha - Take On Me
Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself
Billy Idol - Mony Mony
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Hall & Oates - Rich Girl
Huey Lewis - If This Is It 
Hall & Oates - You Make My Dreams Come True
Journey - Don’t Stop Believing
Madonna – Like a Prayer
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
Michael Jackson - Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough
Michael Jackson - Love Never Felt So Good
Michael Jackson - P.Y.T.
Modern English - Melt With You
Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Police - Every Breath You Take
Prince- Kiss
Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
Talking Heads - Life During Wartime
Talking Heads- Wild Wild Life
Toto - Africa
Whitney Houston- I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Alternative Rock
Cake - Let Me Go
Dave Matthews Band – Crash Into Me
Green Day – Basket Case
Jet – Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Jimmy Eat World – In The Middle
Sublime - Santaria
Sublime - What I got
Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
Violent Femmes - Blister in The Sun
Weezer - Island in The Sun
Weezer - Say It Ain’t So
Classic Rock & Oldies
Allman Brothers - Blue Sky
Beatles - Oh Darlin’
Beatles - All You Need Is Love
Beatles - Get Back
Beatles - Twist and Shout
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – Time of My Life
Billy Joel – Only The Good Die Young
Bob Seger- Old Time Rock and Roll
Bruce Springstein - Glory Days
Bruce Springstein - Hungry Heart
CCR - Down on The Corner
CCR – Lookin’ Out My Back Door
Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running
Elton John - Tiny Dancer
Grateful Dead - Sugar Magnolia (or another really well known Grateful Dead Song)
Joe Cocker - A Little Help From My Friends
Joe Cocker - Feeling Alright
Lenny Kravitz - Fly Away
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Paul Simon – Kodachrome
Phish – Pour Heart
Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
Queen – Somebody to Love
Queen – We Are the Champions
Rolling Stones - Beast Of Burden
Rolling Stones - Honkey Tonk Woman
Rolling Stones - Miss You
Steelers Wheels - Stuck in The Middle With You
The Band - Ophelia
The Band - The Weight
The Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running
Tom Petty - American Girl
Tom Petty – Free Fallin’
Tom Petty - Last Dance With Maryjane
Tom Petty - The Waiting
Tom Petty - Won’t Back Down
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Widespread Panic - Ain't Life Grand
Widespread Panic - Big Wooly Mammoth
Motown
Al Green - Let's Stay Together
Ben. E King - Stand By Me
Isley Brothers –Shout!
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Marvin Gaye - Let's Get it On
Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
Marvin Gaye - Whats Goin On
Otis Redding - Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay
Otis Redding - A Change is Gonna Come
Penguins – Earth Angel
Redbone - Come And Get Your Love
Sam and Dave - Hold On I'm Coming
Sam and Dave - Soulman
Smokey Robinson - Second That Emotion
Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
Temptations - My Girl
Reggae
Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved
Bob Marley - Three Little Birds
Bob Marley - Stir It Up
Toots And The Maytals - Country Roads (Reggae)
Country
Bonnie Raitt - Love Sneakin’ Up On You
Bonnie Raitt – Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About
Brandi Carlile - Dreams
Christ Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey
Chris Stapleton - Fire Away
Dolly Parton - 9 - 5
Eric Church - Drink In My Hand
Florida Georgia Line - Stay
Hank Williams – Hey Good Lookin’
John Denver - Country Roads
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues
Lady Antebellum – Freestyle
Rascal Flatts - Life is a Highway
Rascal Flatts - My Wish
Tim McGraw - My Little Girl
Whiskeytown - Excuse me while I break my own heart
Wood Brothers - Make Me Down A Pallet On Your Floor
Zac Brown – Chicken Fried
Zac Brown – Toes
Dinner Set
Adele – One And Only
Adele - Turning Tables
Andy Williams - Moon River
Avett Brothers - I and Love and You
Beatles - Blackbird
Beatles - Here Comes The Sun
Beatles - Something
Beatles - When I'm 64
Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine
Bonnie Raitt - Angel from Montgomery
Bryan Adams - Heaven
Dave Rawlings Machine – Ruby
Ed Sheerin -Thinking Out Loud
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home
Etta James - At Last
Frank Sinatra - Love is Here to Stay
Frank Sinatra - Just The Way You Look Tonight
James Taylor - Carolina On My Mind
John Prine - Angel From Montgomery
Led Zeppelin - Fool In The Rain
Lumineers - Ho Hey
Mumford & Sons - The Cave
Neil Young - Harvest Moon
Norah Jones - Don’t know why
Stevie Wonder - Overjoyed
The Band - Ophelia
Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason
Tom Petty - Wild Flowers
Van Morrison - Into the Mystic
Van Morrison - Days Like This
Van Morrison - Moondance
Jewish
Hava Nagila
Ceremony: Solo Instrumental Acoustic Guitar
Angeline the Baker
Beneath the Willow
Blackberry Blossom
Blue Moon of Kentucky
Cannon in D
How Mountain Girls Can Love
I Saw the Light
Keep On The Sunny Side
Little Maggie
Molly Bloom
Mountain Dew
Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms
Rosalie McFall
Sitting on Top of The World
Whiskey Before Breakfast
White Freight Liner
Ceremony: Female Vocals/Acoustic Duo
Al Green - Let’s Stay Together Chris Stapleton - Joy Of My Life
Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey
Etta James - At Last
Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah
John Prine - Angle From Montgomery
Marvin Gay - Let’s Get It On
Neil Young - Harvest Moon
Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
The Band - The Weight The Band - Ophelia
The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun
The Beatles - Blackbird
The Beatles - Oh Darling
Tom Petty - Free Falling
Van Morrison - Into The Mystic
BrideDiamond River Band was amazing from planning throughout the end of the night. They did such a fantastic job and we got so many compliments not only the whole band but as well as the guitar during dinner. Thank you so much to them and you for making our special day such a fun time!!
Katie B.
6/10/23
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WeddingDRB was absolutely amazing! They can literally perform any genre or song! They have incredible range and played a really diverse set. Everyone young and old was out on the dance floor. They were the number one compliment we got about our wedding and were worth every penny! They also played a dinner set so played for over 3 hours. Can’t recommend them enough!! Devon R.
6/12/21
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New Years Eve EventThe band was fabulous and easy to work with! They kept our only indoor party location packed all night!
12/31/18
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MOBWe LOVED Diamond River Band! They played our wedding and we cannot tell you how much positive feedback we received. The dance floor stayed full, and the vibe was perfect. Would highly recommend booking!
Victoria B. Gentry
MOB
10/07/23
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BrideWe had a wonderful time! Diamond River Band was fantastic! They are incredible. Everyone said they were the best band they ever heard! Thank you for all your help!
Dena D.
Bride
9/16/23
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OMG THEY WERE INCREDIBLE!!!!!
I want to hang out with Diamond River all of the time.
Annie N.
Planner
4/22/23
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PlannerOMG THEY WERE INCREDIBLE!!!!!
I want to hang out with Diamond River all of the time.
Annie N.
4/22/23
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FABULOUS BAND! THEY GOT THE ENTIRE CROWD DANCING. We can't wait to have them back for an anniversary party!
Jennifer B.
9/03/22
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Reid – I owe you for the rest of my life. Seriously, I speak for everyone when I say the band was incredible. From start to finish. They set the tone early with this awesome mashup early of “Tennessee Whisky†and “What’s Going Onâ€. I cannot thank you enough.
Can’t wait to hang with y’all in Charlotte so I can give you the full run down. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
Jack Little
8/06/22
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Seriously, I speak for everyone when I say the band was incredible. From start to finish. They set the tone early with this awesome mashup early of “Tennessee Whisky†and “What’s Going Onâ€. I cannot thank you enough. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
Jack L.
8/06/22
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WeddingLet me just say this… we’ve had a lot of family weddings over the last 15 years with bands. Diamond River Band was the best one yet. They were incredible, professional and on point. All my flower girls kept asking them for permission to sing a song and the band accommodated and played the song and harmonized with two girls under 10. It was the sweetest moment.
Linda S.
6/12/22
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The band was absolutely awesome!! Not only was their music top notch but they had a real knack for reading the audience and playing the right music at the right time to keep everyone engaged and dancing. Things could not have worked out better.
Christopher Brake
5/28/22
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The band was absolutely awesome!! Not only was their music top notch but they had a real knack for reading the audience and playing the right music at the right time to keep everyone engaged and dancing. Things could not have worked out better.
Christopher B.
5/28/22
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I cannot tell you how many people RAVED about DRB. They were absolutely AMAZING!! We were soooo happy with them.
Donald & Jennifer Lunny
5/14/22
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Alix and I want to thank you, Dave, and DRB again for amazing services and a wonderful band for our wedding as well as handling the replacement singer immediately (who was awesome!). Thanks so much!!
Patrick Letourneau
4/23/22
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Alix and I want to thank you, Dave, and DRB again for amazing services and a wonderful band for our wedding as well as handling the replacement singer immediately (who was awesome!). Thanks so much!!
Patrick L.
4/23/22
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WeddingWe were extremely happy with the Band's performance. Numerous guests commented that DRB was the best band they have ever heard at a wedding! Each band member was extremely personable and professional and the music was awesome! They definitely understood the vibe we were going for and made our wedding day extremely memorable. Jim Arrendell was also incredibly easy to work with. Overall, we had a great experience with this company. I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you!!
Morgan G.
11/13/21
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BrideThe band definitely exceeded our expectations! They were great. We received several compliments on the band from our guests. The song list was perfect and the band members are very talented and friendly too! If ever again we need a live band, or if someone is looking for entertainment, we would be happy to recommend the Diamond River band.
Cat
11/12/21
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Could not have asked for a better band for our wedding! Our families are dancers and they kept us on the floor all night! Dave was great to work with and seamlessly accommodated our special requests. Our guests could not stop raving about the band! Thank you all for sharing your talents to make our celebration so perfect!
Spencer W.
10/16/21
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Mother of the BrideDiamond River Band was beyond fantastic. Great musicians! They were delightful to deal with. Dave was meticulous in every detail to make sure everything during the night went off without a hitch. They did everything we asked of them and more, from the ceremony music, the cocktail hour music, and then rocking out on the dance floor for the rest of the night. Loved that they had an MC who guided the sequence of events of the evening.
I wish I had another daughter, because I would have them play the wedding. All our guests couldn't stop talking about the band and the music, which was evidenced by the crowded dance floor all night long!
10 out of 10 stars for Dave and his band!
Thank you so much!
Amy T.
9/25/21
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Hi Reid!
What a weekend!
Diamond River Band was beyond fantastic. Great musicians! They were delightful to deal with. Dave was meticulous in every detail to make sure everything during the night went off without a hitch. They did everything we asked of them and more, from the ceremony music, the cocktail hour music, and then rocking out on the dance floor for the rest of the night. Loved that they had an MC who guided the sequence of events of the evening.
I wish I had another daughter, because I would have them play the wedding. All our guests couldn't stop talking about the band and the music, which was evidenced by the crowded dance floor all night long!
10 out of 10 stars for Dave and his band!
Thank you so much! Kindest regards,
Amy Teich
Emily Teich & Will Reid
9/25/21
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You guys were incredible. We can't thank you enough for making our wedding celebration... the absolute time of our life! We loved the energy, the exceptional talent, and the warm hearted joy that you guys brought. You guys are amazing and such incredible entertainers. We really can't thank you enough for being apart of our special day. Our guests are still talking about how amazing and talented you guys were.!! Exceptional night with an exceptional team!
The Depasquales
8/24/21
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Thank you! Diamond River Band was awesome! Everybody had a wonderful time and we got many compliments on their performance. I would recommend them to anyone. I also want to mention how fantastic their rendition of "These are the days" was...they learned the song for our first dance and it was so so special.
Kemper Brown
7/23/21
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Thank you! Diamond River Band was awesome! Everybody had a wonderful time and we got many compliments on their performance. I would recommend them to anyone. I also want to mention how fantastic their rendition of ""These are the days"" was...they learned the song for our first dance and it was so so special.
Kemper B.
7/23/21
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Our guests could not stop raving about Diamond River Band! Their song selection was perfect, and I can't believe we actually worried about keeping guests on the dance floor...We definitely had to drag a few away at the end of the night.
I'll be doing reviews later this week when I readjust to real life. Thank you so much for working with us; I am so glad we were able to make things work even with the COVID postponement.
Sarah
5/01/21
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Corporate EventThe band was excellent, they were very easy to work with and had fantastic attitudes, we would use them again for sure!
Amy
3/31/21
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WeddingI cannot thank you enough. The band did an amazing job learning our songs. We received so many comments as to their talent. Guests noted at times they struggled with differentiating between the band and the recorded version because they did such a great job with each song. I could not have asked for a more fun and talented group. Having a covid wedding was challenging and having a group so professional and talented just helped make it all we could have wished for. Great energy and just an absolute great experience. I cannot thank them enough!
Carolyn & Joe
11/07/20
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BrideDRB played at our wedding on 3/14/20 and they were amazing. We were excited about them from their videos because they have both male and female vocalists but also the immense range of songs they cover. They were definitely the focal point as the dance floor was always packed. Our venue and stage/dance floor were slightly smaller but it had the feel of a live concert; I found myself stopping on the dance floor and just watching and listening to them almost as much as I was dancing. They can pretty much play anything and even learned a song for our first dance. They were extremely professional, polite, well-dressed, and easy to work with. Honestly, our only wedding regrets were not having a videographer and not having an extra venue hour so that we could have enjoyed the band and dance floor more! I will even say that they weren't our first choice just because we had local favorites we tried to get first and didn't know DRB/couldn't see them in person prior to booking, but that's not to take anything away from them because they were every bit as good as their reviews and music videos!
3/14/20
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Bride & GroomYour band was insanely good! Y’all did an amazing job and Josh takes back about your singing partner...her voice is incredible! Thank you so much for making the best day of our lives just perfect. We had friends from Los Angeles to Texas to Charleston, NYC and Boston and they all raved about the band and asking where you were from!!! Can’t thank y’all enough!
Gannon & Josh
12/14/19
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BrideThe band was AMAZING!! Everyone was raving about how awesome they were and were shocked when I told them I had no involvement in their set list!
They absolutely exceeded our expectations; I did not get to speak with them too
much but Chad did, before hand, and he has not stopped talking about how personable and professional they all were!
We will absolutely recommend Diamond River and ECE to anyone who ever asks!
Thank you again for helping make our wedding day
Bridget B
10/26/19
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GroomTruly the best wedding band I've ever seen! We did not leave the dance floor the entire night and they really helped create a night we will never forget. Thanks for everything!
Timothy D.
8/17/19
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Wedding PlannerThank you so much for helping me find and secure Diamond River Band. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and they killed the performance. 5 stars all around. Thanks for making me look good ;)
Gina M.
8/04/19
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BrideI'm reaching out to tell you exactly how amazing y'all made our wedding day. (Ours was June 1st at The Farm.) When I first set out to choose a band, I watched about 800 promo videos, and they were all starting to blur together. When I saw y'all's, something clicked. I just had a really good feeling. I loved your sound.
You were even better in person, and no one would stop talking about y'all for about two weeks. Robby and I were blown away, my parents were blown away, and every time I talked to my mom on the phone, she would bring up how so-and-so called her to say that they loved the wedding and WOW the band was just fantastic. There's just something unique about y'all's sound.
Also! I literally broke my foot while dancing during one of the songs toward the end of the night. Snapped a metatarsal right in half. Needed surgery and everything. I kept dancing because I just couldn't stop. I've been on crutches all summer and it was completely worth it. Your music was so good that it became a medical issue.
I just still can't get over how fantastic you were and want to tell everyone in America to book you.
Thanks for all you do.
Hannah B.
6/01/19
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WeddingAMAZING!!! The band had tight vocals and instruments, lots of energy, a perfect set list, a great ability to read the room, and they even looked really cool. Our friends had SO MUCH FUN!! I'd suggest a giant "Diamond River Band" banner behind them because everyone wanted to know who they were. No one was ready for the night to end. Also, many thanks to Dave for setting up sound for the wedding ceremony. It was exactly what we needed. The next time we need a band, we will look no further! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Robert B.
6/01/19
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Corporate EventDiamond River is very talented and experienced. They can perform a variety of music with professional skill. I would highly recommend them for your special event. They helped us with a charity fundraiser and it was smooth and very enjoyable. Want them to return next year.
4/26/19
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Wedding PlannerJust wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that Diamond River Band was awesome this past weekend! Really unique and were seriously the perfect match for this couple.
Dave was a great contact beforehand and definitely he wanted to make sure he was prepared which I so appreciate! :)
Sarah Beth T.
4/20/19
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Corporate EventRAVE! reviews of the band! Our Chairman and CEO LOOOVEEDDD them!!! Thank you guys so much!!!
Ashley J.
4/13/19
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Bride & GroomWe absolutely loved Diamond River Band. They mastered the classics, while still providing a unique and fresh sound. My husband and I (and our guests) didn't want to stop dancing. From working with Dave in the beginning to the last song of the wedding reception, it was a FIVE STAR experience, hands down. Thanks to Diamond River, we experienced an unforgettable reception with many memories on the dance floor. Thank you!!!
Whitney & Robert J.
3/02/19
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BrideOh my goodness - this band was INCREDIBLE! Every single one of our guests could not say enough about how amazing they were. They had so much energy - I don't think I've ever spent so much time on the dance floor at a wedding! Such a great experience - from booking them to the day of - Jim and the band were so easy to work with and so accommodating. Seriously, booking them was the best decision we made for our big day!
Kelsey V.
12/08/18
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BrideThank you so much! We are so blessed to have so many people who care about us and who were there to celebrate with us. Diamond River Band was AWESOME. We had several compliments how it was the best wedding anyone has ever been to and it was definitely because of DRB! They found our mood and played along with it. It was awesome. They exceeded our expectations for sure.
Take care and thank you so much for all that you have done to make our wedding the best it could ever be!
Erica F.
11/17/18
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BrideDiamond River Band is hands down the most amazing wedding band! And honestly just best band in general. They played at my wedding last month and they rocked the place! Our venue had to kick us out we wanted to keep partying with the band, there was even an encore! I cannot say enough good things about them! So amazing! Thank you guys for making my wedding awesome, we really appreciate you!
Paige H.
9/29/18
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WeddingYou guys were awesome! I'm so glad we picked you; having you play absolutely made the reception. People really got up and danced. Great voices, great music. I would recommend you highly and wish we could have another wedding soon so we could dance to your music again!
William J.
8/25/18
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Private PartyI am still smiling from my big party! It was a terrific evening - everything went perfectly. I can’t say enough positive things about Diamond River Band!!!!!!! The band was absolutely incredible - everyone was impressed with their vocals and the full sound. A number of guests have asked me for their - and your - contact information. Dave and the other band members couldn’t have been kinder and more celebratory with me. Really, I was so happy with them. I wish they could play in my backyard each month!
Thank you for making this recommendation and for orchestrating the arrangements.
Karen K.
8/18/18
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Father Of The BrideYou all did a fabulous job entertaining at my daughters wedding on Saturday. We could not have asked for any better! Each of you are so talented and professional. Thank you for your superb performance! Fred and Susan
Fred A.
6/23/18
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FundraiserDiamond River Band was amazing! Not only were they extremely talented and played very well to our crowd, they were exceptional professionals on the business side as well. Everyone raved about how much fun they had at our event and I certainly attribute that feedback to the awesome Diamond River Band. I hope to work with them again and would highly recommend them to anyone.
6/22/18
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Wedding PlannerThey were friendly and professional! Their performance was awesome. All-around they were easy to work with and very “go with the flowâ€.
Mary B.
5/26/18
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Asheville Concert SeriesThis band was AWESOME! They played a lot of crowd favorites and played them well. It's amazing how many different genres of music they could cover in one night and the music sounded clean and crisp. They were extremely professional and exciting to watch.
Mike B.
5/05/18
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