Dan Hess singing and playing a white electric guitar on stage, with the band's drummer behind him

Weddings · Corporate · Holiday · Private Events

Live music for the nights that matter.

The Dan Hess Band brings real, live blues rock, R&B and country to celebrations across the Portland area — the kind of music that gets people out of their chairs and onto the floor.

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Why a live band

A playlist fills the silence. A band fills the room.

There’s a moment at every great celebration when a room full of guests becomes a party. Live musicians make that moment happen — reading the crowd, riding the energy, and turning familiar songs into something your guests feel. Dan Hess has been a fixture on Portland-area stages for years, and he and the band shape every set around the people in front of them.

Weddings

Your day, your soundtrack.

From cocktail hour to the final song of the night, live music gives your wedding a pulse. We’ll talk through the moments that matter most to you — the songs you love, the pace of the evening, the mood you want — and build the night around them.

  • Receptions
  • Cocktail hours
  • Rehearsal dinners
  • Vow renewals and anniversaries

Corporate & Holiday Parties

Give the team a night to remember.

Turn the company party into the one people actually look forward to. A live band sets a warm, upbeat tone for holiday gatherings, client nights and team celebrations — and gives everyone a reason to stay.

  • Christmas and holiday parties
  • Client appreciation events
  • Team celebrations and milestones
  • Company picnics

Planning a December party? Reach out now to ask about holiday dates.

Birthdays & Private Parties

Make it a party, not just a get-together.

A milestone birthday, a retirement send-off, a backyard bash — live music turns a good party into the one everyone’s still talking about next year.

  • Milestone birthdays
  • Retirement parties
  • Reunions
  • Backyard and house parties

Senior Communities & Community Events

The songs that bring it all back.

Blues standards, soulful R&B and country favorites have a way of lighting up a room. For senior living communities, clubs and neighborhood events, the band brings an afternoon or evening of familiar, feel-good music.

  • Senior living communities
  • Clubs and lodges
  • Neighborhood and community gatherings
  • Fundraisers

The sound

Three styles. One great night.

Blues Rock

Big guitar, a deep groove and plenty of swagger.

R&B

Soulful, smooth and made for dancing close.

Country

Heartfelt stories and easy-going favorites.

Every set list is shaped to your crowd and your event.

Watch

Hear it for yourself.

Duet performance: Dan Hess with his lead singer, opening with “Fever.”

How it works

Booking is simple.

  1. 1

    Tell us about your event

    Share your date, location and the kind of celebration you’re planning.

  2. 2

    Talk it through

    We’ll go over the details, the music you love and how you want the night to feel.

  3. 3

    Lock in your date

    Once everything looks right, your date is on the calendar.

Inquire

Let’s talk about your event.

Tell us a little about your plans and we’ll be in touch.

Call or text Dan: 503-201-0855

Email: [email protected]