Only Bands Live Entertainment Agency

We pride ourselves on giving our clients an energetic and unforgettable night! I have spent over twenty years playing venues across the world for chart-topping artists. In 2018, I finally settled in Nashville where I play for Australian duo Seaforth, Canadian Country Artist/Songland TV winner Madeline Merlo and many more.

When planning my own wedding here in Music City, I was shocked to see just how expensive a generic wedding/corporate event band could be - especially knowing first hand that the musicians were not the ones seeing most of that money. It's no secret that the music industry has made a habit out of exploiting musicians with unfair wages and excusing it under the premise of "exposure" or "the nature of the beast."

This inspired me to use my experience and connections in the industry to make a difference. That is when I founded Party Down Live Entertainment, a company committed to paying musicians a generous rate while delivering high quality entertainment to Nashville's private event sector. With the expansion of Only Bands, my goal is to uplift artists and musicians and create a supportive community that seeks to make a positive impact on an industry that often lacks respect for the musicians it is built upon. In blending passion for music and love for the community of Nashville, it has led to the creation of a company whose mission is to get back to the root of what Music City is all about - music.

Different bands, different genres, unwavering quality.

Only Bands mission is to provide a portfolio of artists as diverse as the music scene here in this great city of Nashville. From pop bands, to rock bands, country bands, christian bands to even all boy and all girl bands. We really do have a jam for every plan! And each band offers a variety of options for you to level up your event or lay it all the way back. Completely customizable to how you'd like it.

When planning my own wedding here in Music City, I was shocked to see just how expensive a generic wedding/corporate event band could be - especially knowing first hand that the musicians were not the ones seeing most of that money. It's no secret that the music industry has made a habit out of exploiting musicians with unfair wages and excusing it under the premise of "exposure" or "the nature of the beast."

This inspired me to use my experience and connections in the industry to try to make a difference. That is when I founded Party Down Live Entertainment, a company committed to paying musicians a generous rate while delivering high quality entertainment to Nashville's private event sector. As we expand Party Down internationally, the expansion of Only Bands goal is to uplift only more artists and musicians all while creating a supportive community that seeks to make a positive impact on an industry that often lacks respect for the musicians it is built upon.

In blending passion for music and love for the community of Nashville, it has led to the creation of a company whose mission is to get back to the root of what Music City is all about - music.

Please visit each artist's page to read more about the band and what additional packages they offer. They are not only all incredible musicians but also amazing individuals and friends, and I'm thrilled to be able to be able to provide them with great opportunities! Appreciate you and reading til the end.

The only bands you'll ever need are our only bands <3

- Justin de Graaf