Darrin

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!

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!

Encore Review

Encore band was INCREDIBLE! We had them for our wedding on 9/12/26. They sounded great, played well together and brought the energy! Our crowd loved them. We had a destination wedding and all of our guest raved about them and said they were the best band they have ever heard at a wedding. We can’t thank them enough!

Encore Review — Encore band was INCREDIBLE! We had them for our wedding on 9/12/26. They sounded great, played well together and brought the energy! Our crowd loved them. We had a destination wedding and all of our guest raved about them and said they were the best band they have ever heard at a wedding. We can’t thank them enough!

Exceptional — We LOVED our entire experience. The showcases to pick a band is brilliant and was so helpful for us feeling confident about the band, and our every interaction with Shana, Darin (from Encore) and the rest of the band was absolutely exceptional. Shana and Darin were so responsive and kind leading up to the wedding, and the night of our wedding Darin was thoughtful, full of energy, and willing to make changes on the fly. Our guests have had REALLY wonderful things to say about Encore; we will be recommending Washington Talent and Encore to everyone we know.

Best Part of Our Wedding — Darrin and the rest of the band were truly amazing. They bent over backwards to make sure our night was everything we wanted. They understood the vibe we were going for and played all of our favorites! We couldn't keep people off the dance floor if we tried!! It truly made our night having them at our wedding.

10/10 Experience with Encore and WTA — We hired Encore without seeing them live, we were just so impressed by the videos we saw of them online. Needless to say, they exceeded our expectations. They kept the dance floor going all night and we had MANY guests come up to us and say they were the best band they've ever seen. Their energy was contagious and their vocals were insane. Would 100% refer them to anyone else for their wedding - thank you for making our night so special!!

Booking Encore was the best thing we did for our wedding. Our guests are still raving about how awesome the band was. Not only did everyone chant for an encore at the end of the night, they also chanted "one more song, one more song" after THAT! They are so talented, outgoing and friendly. They really went out of their way to make sure our guests were continually having fun! We appreciate all they did for us on our wedding day. The band leader, Don Harding, was very professional and responsive to our questions and inquiries.

Book this band — We looked at so many bands and from the promo video to first being introduced to the band leader Darrin and all through the wedding, something just clicked with Encore. They learned 5 unique songs for our wedding ceremony and reception. They had everyone up and dancing the entire night. They had songs ranging from motown and oldies, to country, to modern pop, to some hip hop - their range is unmatched. People told us they’ve never heard a band even attempt to play some of the songs they did and they crushed it. Almost everyone at the wedding asked how we found them, who they were, and said it was one of the best if not the best...

Encore was absolutely amazing! They kept our party going! BT was wonderful to work. They learned a number of songs for us and they allowed our friend to play our first dance song using their equipment and they learned the back up to it! Truly amazing. BT checked in with me throughout the night to ensure I was enjoying everything and that he was keeping to schedule. They made everything so seamless! Marc Wilner, who I worked with to book Encore, was responsive and very professional. I would highly recommend!