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 Jessica Stoddard 
 
 
 
  
She Made the Party Unforgettable!

Helena was incredible. She brought enthusiasm, professionalism, and structure to the entire event, rolling with constant changes and a less-than-ideal venue staff without missing a beat. She kept the party moving nonstop, got even the awkward teenage boys dancing, playing games, and smiling - and literally stopped a fire from starting! The kids had an absolute blast, the adults had a wonderful evening, and she smoothed out so many potential problems before they could affect the party.

She truly made this a perfect Bar Mitzvah, and we’re already insisting she stick around long enough to run the next kid's, too!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Heigh Torr Estate 
 
 
 
  
Washington Talent Agency is a great and professional service! Darrin Carter and his band did an amazing job bringing the funk. Their setlist was diverse and their sound and vibes were a hit. Everyone was friendly and outgoing. We would recommend them again for future events!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Frank Creagh 
 
 
 
  
A wedding is a stressful day, Jeff was not part of that stress. Jeff was above all else a professional, and made sure that he was capturing our wedding day in a manner where we knew we would be happy with what we saw. He brought a sense of peace knowing he was there because we knew if something went wrong that it wasn’t going to be on Jeff’s end
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lauren Corrigan 
 
 
 
  
WTA is my go-to as a DMV wedding planner. Their bands are held to a high standard by management, and it shows. Talented, of course, but also professionally dressed, communicative and flexible. Spectrum, Onyx, Sound Connection, Millennium, just to name a few. You really cannot go wrong within their roster.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Quinn Burgard 
 
 
 
  
I booked Susan Supko through WTA for my wedding and had a phenomenal experience. The agency, Susan, and her second-shooter Nick were kind, helpful, and wonderful to work with. I am absolutely obsessed with the photos and could not be happier with everything!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Peyton Marie 
 
 
 
  
We hired District Groove and DJ Justin for our wedding last week. THEY WERE AMAZING! Everyone is still telling us how the band was one of their favorite parts of the wedding. I also appreciated how they adhered to our black-tie dress code. The band members were so interactive when we had our last dance party of the night. They even let my now husband sing with them lol 10/10 would recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Bridget McGee 
 
 
 
  
Encore was one of the absolute highlights of our wedding! They kept all 230 of our guests on the dance floor from the first song until the very last.

We've heard from so many friends and family since the wedding, and everyone keeps raving about how incredible the band was.

What made the experience even more special was their willingness to learn a few songs that were personally meaningful to us, even though they weren't part of their standard setlist. They absolutely nailed every one of them and made our night feel so personal.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening was when they invited a family member on stage to sing a couple of songs with them. It created such a fun, unforgettable experience that everyone loved.

Encore exceeded every expectation we had. Their talent, energy, professionalism, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night long were second to none. If you're looking for a wedding band that will have your guests talking long after the wedding is over, look no further than Encore. They absolutely crushed it!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Marielena Dias 
 
 
 
  
DJ Marc was a very thorough and wonderful DJ for one of my wedding planning clients! Great experience :)
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sandy Krems 
 
 
 
  
On New Year’s Day 2025, our family huddled up on the comfy family room couch and spent the entire day watching YouTube videos of wedding bands and college football bowl games! It was a productive day. Our teams were victorious and more important, after viewing hundreds of bands, we all agreed that Spectrum (Washington Talent Agency) was exactly what we were hoping for! (For context, I’m the mother of the bride.) A few weeks later we attended a Spectrum showcase. Even in a studio setting on a snowy Thursday night, Spectrum blew us away with their sheer talent and engaging personalities. We signed a contract immediately.

I can’t say enough about how enjoyable it was to work with the Washington Talent Agency (WTA) Representative, Jake Sherman, and the Spectrum Bandleader, Ben Kaufman, in the lead-up to the wedding. Jake and Ben are both consummate professionals who quickly became friends. They went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding was seamless and perfect.

Our wedding venue was the DAR Memorial Continental Hall in DC. Cocktails in the Library, dinner in the O’Byrne Gallery, and dancing on the gorgeous historic outdoor Portico with a full view of national monuments. Spectrum provided all the music from 5pm until 11pm.

From the moment our daughter and her husband’s wedding began, Spectrum exceeded every expectation. The 9-piece band included keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, saxophone, trombone, two male vocalists, and one female vocalist. The remarkable horn section created a full powerful sound and a contagious energy that filled the Portico all night long. The vocalists were beyond outstanding, not only incredibly talented, but also super engaging, charismatic, and full of personality. The Spectrum musicians didn’t just ‘perform’ – they all knew exactly how to connect with our guests and keep the celebration going. The dance floor (Portico) was packed from beginning to end, which was exactly what we had hoped for.

Spectrum’s extensive knowledge of traditional Jewish wedding music and customs made the Hora and other special moments feel authentic and unforgettable! Spectrum truly honored those traditions while seamlessly blending them with an extraordinary mix of music that kept guests of every age dancing. Watching our daughter and her husband surrounded by so much celebration and happiness is a memory I’ll cherish forever, and the Spectrum musicians played a substantial role in creating that magic!

We were especially grateful for WTA and Spectrum’s professionalism, flexibility, and very accommodating nature during the week before the wedding. The weather was damp and unpredictable. They worked closely with our wedding planner (Lisa Havard) and graciously adapted to setting up outside on the Portico without issue. Spectrum’s positive attitude and willingness to accommodate last-minute changes meant everything to us and helped make an already emotional day completely stress-free.

Choosing Spectrum as our band was one of the very best decisions we made for the wedding. They are exceptionally talented, professional, super high-energy, and genuinely passionate about creating an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend Spectrum (and WTA) without hesitation!