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DMV Luxury Instrumentalist and Singer

$750/hour
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Responds in about 3 min


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About
Elevate your event with a sonic architect who understands that true luxury entertainment complements your vision rather than competing with it. As a Berklee-trained professional mentored by legends like John Mayer and Paul Simon, Dylan Galvin provides a seamless, all-in-one solution that typically requires three separate vendors—roaming acoustic instrumentals for "Old World" elegance, engaging vocals for networking, and a high-energy DJ-style flow to close the night. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and iconic venues like the Waldorf Astoria, Dylan utilizes a "vibe magnifying glass" approach to intuitively read your room and amplify the energy without ever overpowering the conversation. By eliminating the friction of multiple contracts and providing a flawless, stress-free execution, he ensures that your only responsibility is to enjoy the moment and your guests’ inevitable question: “Where in the world did you find him?”
Overview

Hired 19 times

Serves Rockville, MD

Background checked

1 employee

17 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2023

Services offered
Music types
Event type

Wedding reception

Wedding ceremony

Birthday party

Cocktail hour

Music genres

Pop / top 40

Rock / classic rock

Covers

Variety

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Rick T.

Jul 28, 2025

From Google

From the get go in looking for exceptional music guitar entertainment Dylan stood out and did not disappoint!Reviewed his set list, curated a list of his songs for four sets, and played for 4 hours and he was phenomenal! Guest at my birthday bash could not get enough of him, and keep asking how I found him - he was that good!! In fact, I asked hime to play for another half hour! Impressive in feeling the guests in becoming the main event! He was awesome..., easy to accommodate and work with, and can play an commanding guitar - the ultimate music professional! Thank you Dylan! Highly recommend, and will not disappoint!
DMV Luxury Instrumentalist and Singer's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Dylan exceeded your expectations and brought such great energy to your birthday bash. It's wonderful to know that your guests enjoyed his performance and wanted more. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future!
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Krissy Z.

Jul 6, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Dylan Galvin was a fantastic addition to our Fourth of July company party! His guitar playing set the perfect tone for the event—festive, fun, and engaging. Guests really enjoyed his performance, especially when he walked around and interacted with the crowd. Dylan brought great energy and was incredibly professional. We highly recommend him for any event looking for live music with personality and talent!

Details: General event / party • 51 - 75 guests • 12 years old or younger • 13 - 17 years old • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • Guitar • Vocals • Pop / top 40 • Rock / classic rock • Covers • Outdoors

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Samiksha S.

Nov 3, 2025

From Google

Dylan was fantastic. He was communicative, organized and did a great job at our event. He played music that suited the vibe we were hoping for and the music a big hit!
DMV Luxury Instrumentalist and Singer's reply
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Samiksha! We’re thrilled to hear that Dylan exceeded your expectations and contributed to the success of your event. It's great to know the music was a hit and matched the vibe you were going for. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!
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Miles R.

Oct 20, 2025

From Google

We hired Dylan as the acoustic singer and guitarist for our welcome reception, and he was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The entire process was seamless he was so professional, easy to communicate with, and made booking effortless. On the day of the event, Dylan delivered a flawless performance that completely elevated the atmosphere.His voice is amazing, his guitar skills are top-notch, and he has such a natural ability to read the crowd and create the perfect vibe. Our guests couldnt stop talking about how much they loved his music! We couldnt have asked for a better experience Dylan is a true talent and a complete professional. Highly, highly recommend!
DMV Luxury Instrumentalist and Singer's reply
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Dylan made such a positive impact on your welcome reception. It's fantastic to know that his performance elevated the atmosphere and that your guests enjoyed the music so much. We appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to your event. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
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Tiana C.

Sep 25, 2025

From Google

We hired Dylan with 2 weeks noticed and we couldn't have been happier that he made it work with his schedule. We host a Camp around the country with the Dravet Foundation and we have live music and a sing along for the campers, families and caretakers. Dylan joined us in Hershey at Hershey Lodge. He was the perfect musician to end our tour this year. Dylan has an amazing voice which really captivated the crowd. We will book with Dylan again!
DMV Luxury Instrumentalist and Singer's reply
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Dylan was able to accommodate your event on short notice and that he made such a positive impact at your camp. It's fantastic to know that his performance resonated with everyone and helped create a memorable experience for the campers and families. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
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