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For 25 years, The DRB has been the cool, stylish band that has rocked at weddings, corporate events, bars/clubs, casinos, festivals & summer concerts. 

“They rocked the night and made our wedding the most perfect night of our lives!”– Jeff & Elizabeth

WEDDINGS

Our live wedding bands and wedding DJ’s will handle everything from the ceremony to cocktail hour, MC duties, dinner & dancing. We’ve provided entertainment & MC services for thousands of weddings, and we’re just getting warmed up!

CORPORATE

From full bands to customized entertainment packages, we’ve got you covered! Anything our clients need for the perfect event, we can handle. We can also assist with production and venue selection!

SOCIAL

Summer concerts, private parties, bars/night clubs, casinos. We’ve rocked ’em all, and we can do it for you! Bring us your party, we’ll deliver an unforgettable performance!

AMAZING MUSICIANS.HIGH ENERGY FRONT LINE.AN UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCE.EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

The DRB is made up of the same dedicated group of musicians & vocalists every single show. This creates a performance that is filled with cool choreography, rich vocal harmonies & tight musical transitions that only an experienced, high-end band can deliver!

CHECK OUT OUR GOOGLE REVIEWS!

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We had the social bandits play at our wedding. The music was great and they got everyone on the dance floor all night. Leading up to our wedding Jesse was great with communication and making sure our day went perfectly. Couldn't recommend them enough.
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Jacob Hanoian
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Very thankful that The Henry Ford sent over E3 Detroit as a recommendation. They were super easy to work with and a huge bonus that they represent numerous talented bands. We ended up picking The Phoenix Theory and they were phenomenal. Great song choices and played a bit of everything from classics to current hits. We received lots of great feedback on the band.
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Rebecca Keller
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Our DJ Mark was very attentive and detail-oriented, and threw a great dance party for our guests. We would recommend this team to anyone looking for a perfect wedding!
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Mitch Ostrowski
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Phenomenal band and MC. Derek and the band kept everyone on the dance floor all night long and their repertoire was comprehensive so we were able to have songs specific to us as a couple. Connie was great and efficient to communicate with and we always felt up to date with next steps. I would highly recommend the Dan Raffety band; multiple guests told us the band was one of the best they’ve heard! They were amazing!
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Oyinkansola Osobamiro
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E3 Detroit brought the party!! They kept our wedding flowing seamlessly! They were professional when it came to planning and flawless at execution! So happy they were part of our special day.
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Jacqueline Francis
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The Dan Rafferty Band was truly the highlight of our entire wedding! From start to finish, they made the process so easy and fun. They are incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely great people who care about every detail. We had a violinist for our ceremony who was perfect, a jazz trio for cocktail hour that set the mood beautifully, and the full band for the reception. Their energy kept everyone on the dance floor all night, and our guests are still talking about how amazing they were. They took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, from start times to transitions to the vibe for each part of the day. They even helped us fine-tune our first dance timing so when they performed it live, it was flawless. They are such a talented and kind team who care deeply about making every wedding unique and unforgettable. The E3 Detroit team was also incredible to work with (Shout out to Derek and Connie!) We even got to go into their office to plan everything out, which made the experience even more personal. They handled all of the sound and announcements throughout the night so guests always knew what was happening. They were worth every single penny!
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Caroline Goodwin
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I've attended multiple weddings that had E3 as their music & entertainment. When I started planning my own wedding, one of the first things I did was reach out to them for availability. As soon as they said the Dan Rafferty Band was available, we booked them. It was one of the easiest decisions I made when planning our big day. My fiancé was a little nervous booking a band for our wedding (he's never seen a good wedding band). Derek and I asked him to trust us, and I'm so glad he did. It's been almost 3 weeks since our wedding, and I have someone almost every day tell me how much fun they had, and how much they LOVED the band! A lot of guests also loved the live jazz band during the cocktail hour. It makes that part of the day a little more lively and unique. If you need an MC, Derek is the guy to call. He knows how to get a crowd going and how to keep them engaged! The team is super communicative and accommodating. We had two unique songs that needed a little extra planning and effort, and Derek saw are vision and executed it perfectly. I cannot recommend them enough! You cannot go wrong booking E3 for your wedding or any other event!
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Brooke Senkbeil
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The DJ that E3 supplied was awesome. E3 was very attentive and easy to work with. I highly recommend them!
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Thomas Post
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The band was absolutely incredible and one of the highlights of our wedding! From the very first song, they had everyone on the dance floor, and the energy never let up. They played such a great mix that kept all ages happy—our guests are still talking about how much fun they had. Not only were they talented musicians, but they were also so easy to work with and clearly cared about making our night special. If you’re looking for a band that knows how to create an unforgettable party, look no further!
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Kathy Brockhaus
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A year has passed since our wedding, and we are still receiving compliments on the Dan Rafferty Band! From start to finish, they were true professionals. We shared our vision for the day, and they took it from there! Their full-scale production created an amazing atmosphere, and the dance floor was absolutely packed all night! Derek was also an exceptional MC. He truly knows the drill, bringing energy and seamlessly managing transitions throughout the night. He ensured that every moment, from entrances to speeches to first dances, flowed naturally – which is so important. Since our wedding, we've attended others where they’ve performed, and we can confirm they’re consistently delivering an amazing experience!
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"We couldn’t be happier and would recommend The Dan Rafferty Band to any couple looking to create a memorable and personalized wedding experience!"~Kyra & Andrew

AS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE E3 DETROIT FAMILY, WE ALSO PROVIDE:

An entire roster of awesome bands.
Custom groups of any genre, size & style.
Amazing DJ’s who will energize your event.
String quartets & soloists.

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