5 Piece: Lead Female Vocalist, Drums/Male Vocalist, Guitar, Bass, Keys. Available Add-Ons: Sax, Trumpet.
Additional Horn(s) Available
Both Male + Female Vocalist(s)
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour/Dinner Music
Late 90’s/2000’s/Modern
Adele – Rolling in the Deep
Ava Max – Sweet but Psycho
Backstreet Boys – Everybody
Backstreet Boys – I Want it That Way
Blink 182 – All the Small Things
Britney Spears – Toxic
Bruno Mars – Treasure
Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
Camila Cabello – Havana
Capital Cities – Safe and Sound
Chappell Roan – Hot to Go!
Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club
Daft Punk – Get Lucky
DNCE – Cake by the Ocean
Dua Lipa – Levitating
Elle King – Ex’s and Oh’s
Elton John w/ Britney Spears – Hold Me Closer
Fallout Boy – Sugar, We’re Goin Down
Flo Rida – Low
Gnarls Barkley – Crazy
Jason Derulo – Want to Want Me
Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop the Feeling
Klingande – Jubel
Lady Gaga – Edge of Glory
Lady Gaga – Just Dance
Lady Gaga – Poker Face
Lit – My Own Worst Enemy
Miley Cyrus – Party in the USA
Natasha Bedingfield – Unwritten
Oasis – Wonderwall
Outkast – Hey Ya
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Pink – Get the Party Started
Pink – Raise Your Glass
Rihanna/Calvin Harris – We Found Love
Semisonic – Closing Time
Shania Twain – Any Man of Mine
Shania Twain – That Don’t Impress Me Much
Sia feat. Sean Paul – Cheap Thrills
Spice Girls – Wannabe
Sublime – What I Got
Taio Cruz – Dynamite
Taylor Swift – Shake it Off
Taylor Swift – Style
Usher – DJ Got Us Falling in Love
Walk the Moon – Shut Up and Dance
The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face
80’s/Early 90’s
a-ha – Take on Me
Billy Idol – Rebel Yell
Billy Idol – White Wedding
Bon Jovi – Living on a Prayer
Bryan Adams – Summer of 69′
Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Eddie Money – Take Me Home Tonight
George Michael – Careless Whisper
Hall and Oates – You Make My Dreams Come True
Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
Marcia Griffiths – Electric Boogie (Electric Slide)
Men at Work – Down Under
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
The Outfield – Your Love
Peter Gabriel – Sledgehammer
Prince – Let’s Go Crazy
The Proclaimers – I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)
Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl
The Sugarhill Gang – Rapper’s Delight
Talking Heads – Burning Down the House
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Whitney Houston w/ Kygo – Higher Love
Motown/Funk/Soul/Classic R&B/60-70’s
Aretha Franklin – Respect
The Contours – Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance)
Earth, Wind & Fire – September
Eddie Floyd – Knock on Wood
The Four Tops – I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons – Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
The Isley Brothers – It’s Your Thing
The Isley Brothers – Shout
Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
Jr Walker and the Allstars – Shotgun
Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Sam & Dave – Hold on I’m Coming
Sister Sledge – We Are Family
Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Lovin’
Stevie Wonder – Signed Sealed Delivered
Stevie Wonder – Sir Duke
The Temptations – Ain’t Too Proud to Beg
The Temptations – Get Ready
Tina Turner and Ike – Proud Mary
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Rock/Classic Rock/Blues/Americana
AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
B.B. King – Thrill is Gone
The Beatles – Come Together
The Black Crowes – Hard to Handle
Chicago – 25 or 6 to 4
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Proud Mary
The Darkness – I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar on Me
The Doobie Brothers – Long Train Runnin’
Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine
Janis Joplin – Piece of my Heart
John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads
Johnny Cash – Folsom Prison
Journey – Lights
The Killers – Mr. Brightside
King Harvest/Toploader – Dancing in the Moonlight
Led Zeppelin – Whole Lotta Love
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Old Crow Medicine Show/Darius Rucker – Wagon Wheel
Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen – Fat Bottom Girls
Ray LaMontagne – You Are the Best Thing
Santana w/ Rob Thomas – Smooth
Stevie Ray Vaughan – Pride and Joy
Tom Cochrane/Rascal Flatts – Life is a Highway
Tom Petty – American Girl
Jazz/Dinner/Cocktail/Slow
Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
The Beatles – In My Life
Ben E. King – Stand by Me
Bill Withers – Lean on Me
Chris Stapleton – Tennessee Whiskey
Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
Etta James – At Last
Gershwin/Norah Jones – Summertime
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – Somewhere Over the Rainbow
James Taylor – How Sweet it is
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat – Lucky
Jimi Hendrix – Little Wing
Kina Grannis – Can’t Help Falling in Love
Kosma/Prevert/Nat King Cole – Autumn Leaves
Lee Ann Womack – I Hope You Dance
Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World
Marks and Simon – All of Me
Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get it On
Nat King Cole – L.O.V.E.
Norah Jones – Come Away With Me
Norah Jones – Don’t Know Why
Otis Redding – That’s How Strong My Love Is
Patsy Cline – Crazy
The Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody
Taylor Swift – Lover
The Temptations – My Girl
Tyler Childers – All Your’n
Van Morrison – Into the Mystic
Van Morrison – Moondance
Festival/Seasonal
Traditional – Auld Lang Syne
Traditional – Happy Birthday
Traditional – Hava Nagila/Hora Dance
Fresh Take turns every celebration into a one‑of‑a‑kind soundtrack, pairing Charlottesville’s elite musicians with a setlist tailored to each crowd. Pop sing‑alongs, Motown grooves, ’80s rock anthems, sleek jazz standards—nothing is off limits, and every transition feels effortless. Their energy surges from the stage to the dance floor, moving guests from Stevie Wonder’s soul to The Weeknd’s glossy hooks in a heartbeat, all while delivering the polished sound that comes from hundreds of weddings, corporate galas, and national tours.
Behind the scenes, a dedicated music director and event‑savvy management team coordinate every detail with planners, ensuring timelines stay tight and moments land perfectly. That combination of artistry and organization lets Fresh Take focus on what matters most the night of your event: keeping the floor packed, the mood electric, and the memories unforgettable.
We very much enjoyed both Drew Dunbar and Fresh Take. They were both very well received by our guests and helped to make the weekend memorable. They were also both very professional!!
- Stephanie B.
Vice President
9/27/2025
Daniel and Fresh Take were phenomenal! They brought a lot of energy, kept the dance floor full for three hours, and provided a high quality performance. Daniel added a few special notes/announcements for us, was flexible and easy to work with, and was committed to making it a special event for me, my family, and our guests. Many guests told us it was the best wedding they had ever attended, and Fresh Take was no small part of that. Fresh Take also did a great job of playing a mix of music to manage tempo and to keep a diverse audience engaged. Due to some delays on our part, the band got started late. To catch up, they skipped the first break and played a full 90 minute first set. Incredible! At the end of the night, at 12:30, when Fresh Take wrapped up, the guests on the dance floor employed them to play one more song. They did an encore! Unheard of!
- John
8/30/2025
I think I can speak for the guests when I say that everyone had a blast! The band was on time, so easy to work with and followed the timeline to a T. Music to my ears as a planner. I will absolutely recommend them in the future.
- Heather Clarke
4/12/2025
Dan was great to work with prior to the event. He was extremely communicative, professional & was great at providing recommendations for our group's needs. Dan was so great at emceeing the event and handling changes in real-time. The band was phenomenal on the day of the event. The group LOVED their performance and was very impressed with the band. I hope we have a chance to use Fresh Take again in the future.
- Megan Richardson
2/1/2025
The band was great!!! Great music throughout the night and great flow that kept everyone dancing! Everyone was great to work with and we had the best time on the dance floor. I wish we could do it again!
- Sarah Jessee
12/28/2024
From a vendor perspective they were fantastic! They arrived early, set up quickly and were ready to play and perform right on schedule. Daniel (the band member) was easy to communicate with as we had a couple of small shifts to the timeline throughout the day. They did a great job announcing all of the important events and the dance floor remained packed all night. They were great to work with and I would love to work with them again in the future.
- Rachel Phillips
10/12/2024
"Everything went wonderfully! We received so many compliments about the band. The venue coordinator gushed about how easy they were to work with as we well. We were thrilled with the song selection, sound quality, emcee expertise, and the entire team put together. And the cocktail hour music was fantastic as well. Thanks for your help in booking them! It was awesome and exactly what we wanted for our special day."
- Jordan B.
9/14/2024
"We couldn’t have asked for a better band! Everyone had such a great time and the dance floor was never empty. Working with you, Brad, and Daniel was an absolute pleasure and I will be sure to recommend you guys to anyone getting married in the area. Daniel and the rest of the band were flexible when we needed them most...Thanks again for your help and all of the memories!"
- Michael D.
9/7/2024
They were great! Great band and singer. Made the night!
- Leemore B.
5/11/2024
Three words - we love them! From start to finish, they were a dream to work with. The energy was infectious from the ceremony to the last song at the reception. Our guests adored them, too! They're a real gem.
- Emily L.
4/13/2024
It was awesome! They were so good, and everyone had a great time. Thank you for all your help with booking them. Really appreciate it. "
- Caroline Kranich
9/30/2023
Fresh take did an absolutely incredible job with our wedding. Daniel was a 10/10 MC- doing a great job directing folks and hyping up the crowd without drawing attention away from the bride and groom. The vocalist was INCREDIBLE. She was sensational all night long and brought such positive vibes and energy to the performance. The entire team brought great energy, but the vocalist and the horn player were standout performances. We loved the set list and the songs to choose from. Wide ranging repertoire that they executed seemingly effortlessly. I would recommend Fresh Take to anyone that is planning a wedding- their performance brought life and energy to the dance floor and the wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our choice to book them.
- Alexander Black
2023-05-06
Fresh Take was AMAZING!! The horns taking everyone out for cake cutting and at the end of the night was amazing!!! Everyone said they loved our band!! Overall, it really was the best day/night of my life!
- Mary Kate
2022-10-14
Fresh Take was the perfect choice for us. They were able to curate the perfect cocktail hour DJ-style music and then absolutely killed the reception live band time. The initial booking and planning was great, and as we got closer to the wedding, Daniel ensured we had all the details ironed out. You get a great song list to choose from, across multiple genres and decades. They don't include many country songs, which was perfectly fine for us but might be a surprise to others. We did add a brass player for an addition cost and it really was the icing on the cake. You could add two if you'd like. They include a sound engineer which keeps balance and adds another level of professionalism. They are one of Virginia's best wedding bands for a reason. You will not be disappointed.
- Josh S.
2022-07-30
The band was WONDERFUL! I received so many great compliments. They were so incredibly accommodating and delightful to work with! We appreciate you all so much!
- Meredith Ford, CEO
2021-12-04
Amazing Experience. The band was absolutely incredible- they were easy to work with, are unbelievably talented, and helped us create different experiences throughout the night. We received a detailed outline of the music a few weeks before the wedding to help envision the flow from dinner, parent dances, and opening the dance floor which was helpful to ensure the experience matched what we were looking for. I even had a special request (a solo dance to wrap up the night with just my husband and I while the guests were getting sparklers ready) which they accommodated with ease. We had guests who thought some of the songs were recordings because the band was THAT good- everything was actually live. I cannot recommend them enough, do yourself a favor and hire them for your wedding!
- Katherine G.
2021-06-26
Amazing Experience The band was absolutely incredible- they were easy to work with, are unbelievably talented, and helped us create different experiences throughout the night. We received a detailed outline of the music a few weeks before the wedding to help envision the flow from dinner, parent dances, and opening the dance floor which was helpful to ensure the experience matched what we were looking for. I even had a special request (a solo dance to wrap up the night with just my husband and I while the guests were getting sparklers ready) which they accommodated with ease. We had guests who thought some of the songs were recordings because the band was THAT good- everything was actually live. I cannot recommend them enough, do yourself a favor and hire them for your wedding!
- Katherine Gruner
2021-06-26
I cannot say enough positive things about Fresh Take! Dan was absolutely wonderful to work with. We had to change our wedding date twice because of Covid, but Dan made the process so easy and was so understanding about our situation. Because of the date changes, we no longer had a group to play our ceremony music, but Dan offered Ken on keyboard and it was just was perfect! For the actual party, they were AMAZING! Every song was the perfect choice. They had everyone on the dance floor all night, including our parents, which had me shocked! They knew when to play newer songs and when to play older songs. Our guests could not stop talking about how good they were, especially Anita on vocals. One guest said they were the best band he'd ever heard, and I would have to agree! They also helped with little personal touches. They learned our first dance song. They led a trumpet processional to the lobby bar after the party was over. Our guests are still talking about that! If you're debating between a DJ and live band, go with the live band (specifically Fresh Take)!! It is 100% worth it and makes the evening so much more memorable for you and your family and friends.
- Cheryl W.
2021-06-12
Fresh take rocks Fresh Take FAR AND AWAY EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS! Dan and the rest of the band were absolutely phenomenal, communicating regularly with us to plan out our song list, learning our first dance song and playing it beautifully, and BLOWING OUR GUESTS AWAY the entire night at our reception! They had such good energy and stage presence. We opted to add one trumpet and were extremely happy with how much it rounded out the sound and experience. While they sound great on the videos posted to the Fresh Take website, my wife and I cannot tell you HOW MUCH BETTER they were in person. We could not have been happier with their performance! Thank you for an amazing night, we highly recommend Fresh Take!
- John Winstead
2021-05-28
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