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- Edgewater, MD
- Dixieland Band
- Travels up to 200 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Cornet/ trumpet player Bags Howard leads an all star group of Washington DC area jazz musicians in one of the most exciting and versatile old time jazz bands in the country. Created for Mardi Gras, the Riverside Carnival Band specializes in good times. They play weddings, New Orleans stule funerals, fund raisers, corporate events, and parties of all types. They have been a seven piece ensamble with male and female vocalists, a trumpet and guitar duet and everything in between. They are always on time, always look good and always sound great with the happiest sound around. PA is provided as needed.
10 Reviews
We had a 100th Anniversary celebration of our local Lions Club. The band traveled to the eastern shore (Maryland) to play for our event. We had a Roaring 20's theme. Everyone really enjoyed the music. They dressed for the era and the music was perfect. They had the right instruments, and played like a true team. I would highly recommend this group.
1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, Big Band, Ragtime Band, Dixieland Band
They were amazing! They sounded fabulous and we were thrilled. We will definitely use them again and again!
Jazz Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment, Party Band
These guys were awesome! We hired them for my father in laws 90th birthday party celebration and they were perfect!!
Thank you so much!
Jazz Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment, Party Band
We hired a trio led by bags for a cocktail reception. They were there on time and ready to roll! Our guests loved the music and they really set the tone for a memorable event. You must hire these guys!
Dixieland Band
Response from Riverside Carnival Band:
Thank you. You have a lovely family.
We saw this band at Silver Branch Brewing in Silver Spring. What a great time!
Dixieland Band
Loads of personality and fun. Guests danced, clapped and sang along during the whole affair. Would hire them again, in a heartbeat. Carol.
1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, Party Band
Response from Riverside Carnival Band:
It was a great event and a real thrill to play for the one hundredth birthday celebration of such remarkable lady. The family could not have been nicer and everyone in the band had a great time.
We had the Riverside Carnival Band at our outdoor daytime wedding and they were just wonderful. All of the guests loved them and kept asking how we found them. Such a fun atmosphere and very easy and flexible to work with! Just loved them and would highly recommend to anyone!
Dixieland Band
Response from Riverside Carnival Band:
Thank you, Claire. It was a beautiful event and you were a beautiful bride. You friends and family were super. Everyone of us had a great time.
They were a lot of fun. Played standard Dixieland repertoire with a good mix of the raucous and the more subdued pieces. All acoustic so a reasonable volume. Danced through the crowd on a few numbers. Accommodated requests. Provided a great atmosphere without monopolizing the party. Mingled with the attendees during breaks. Arrived on time. Took reasonable breaks.
I can't think of anything more they could have done to fulfill their role in the party.
Ted Hartka
Dixieland Band
We hired Riverside Carnival Band for my dad's 75th birthday party and they were wonderful! Not only was the music fantastic, but the band had lots of fun together and with the guests. Our guests kept commenting all night on how much they loved the band and my dad was thrilled. We will definitely have them back at future events.
Party Band, Dixieland Band
Response from Riverside Carnival Band:
It was a great party and Katie was a wonderful boss. The Riverside Carnival Band was created for Mardi Gras and we specialize in good times.
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Erie business policy
About
Bags played trumpet and bugle as a schoolboy. He played banjo and harmonica in square dance and clogging bands. He also lead a church children's choir playing banjo and guitar. He played in the roots/blues group Barellhous Brawl and can occasionally be seen in DC with those players. He has been playing traditional jazz in the DC/ Baltimore area for over twenty years with a number of groups, including the Sheiks of Dixie, the Sunshine Skiffle Band. Laissezfoure and the All New Gentically Altered Jug Band. He leads the Riverside Carnival Band, which has played scores of public and private venues.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| April 20, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 20, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
| August 07, 2022 • 2:30pm - 5:30pm | Fundraiser |
| July 30, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| July 25, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
| June 18, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Birthday Party |
| April 02, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| June 22, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| June 15, 2019 • 12:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 22, 2018 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| October 15, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fundraiser |
| May 23, 2015 • 4:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| May 05, 2015 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Reunion |
| October 31, 2014 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Halloween Party |
| May 03, 2014 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
| March 01, 2014 • 6:30pm - 11:00pm | Fundraiser |
| August 10, 2013 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Party |
Influences & Inspiration
Turk Murphy
Louis Armstrong,
The New Orleans Rhythm Kings,
Milton Brown and the Brownies
Fats Waller
Jellyroll Morton
Bix
Hoagy
Al Jolson
Joe Oliver
Walter Donalson,
Cole Porter