About
Darius Mitchell & The Professionals is a Top 40 R&B cover and original band, based out of Washington DC and Jacksonville NC. This diverse group consists of two keyboard players (Jordan Keys & Kevin Carter), two drummers (Keith Wright II & Monte Gaines), bass player Russ Ice, electric guitarists (Alex Bailey & Tony Carr), a female lead vocalist, (Lolly Jackson), and percussionist Marcus Pratt, along with a live DJ (rotational). - DJ Phroze, DJ Wag, DJ Saavy, DJ C-Rob, DJ Smooth -
Band leader and vocalist, Darius Mitchell, has been touring throughout the Washington DC, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina markets with his impressive band since 2016, also formerly known as DMV910TheBand. The Professionals band will bring a smooth blend of funk, jazz, neo-soul, hip hop, and R&B to your wedding reception.
Additional Artists & Musicians Include: Ms. Quibee, Rich Russman, and Marcus Pratt
Mitchell has studied music at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he was the drummer for the Jazz Ensemble as a freshman, as well as at East Carolina University where he performed as a drummer and percussionist in middle school with the Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Carroll V. Dashiell, Jr. At Jacksonville High, Mitchell studied under the direction of Jeffrey E. Murphy as a drummer for the Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Orchestra, and Pit Orchestra.
An accomplished drummer since the age of 4 years old as a protege' to professional drummer and DJ, Aldrich "Buddy" Robinson (DJ Buddy D.), Mitchell is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, artist, and music director for multiple genres and professional circuits. He has also performed with the National Capital Area Choir of Washington DC and is an original member of the Atlanta based, Gritz and Jelly Butter Band, led by J. Winston. He currently serves as music director and general manager for The Professionals (DMV910TheBand), and manages his Innovative Sounds Music Imprint which features production, songwriting, professional artist support, and event management and consulting.
His group has been annually featured in Washington DC at the Kennedy Street Festival; with the Greater Raleigh Jack & Jill Association Annual Fundraiser, and has performed in venues such as Roc's Jazz Bar in Charlotte, NC, Lake Presidential Golf Club in Upper Marlboro, MD, and the Courtyard Marriotts in Jacksonville and Raleigh, NC.
Services Offered
Darius Mitchell & The Professionals offer couples a number of special services in order to provide an unforgettable musical experience at their wedding. The standard package for this outstanding group is $3200 for 3 hour window. Additional packages are available via consultation. Some of their services include:
- Live Streaming Peformances
- Reception music
- Cocktail hour music
- Lighting
- MC services
- Music during breaks
- Sound/PA system
- Willingness to learn new songs
- Instrumentals
- Sample performances
- Black-owned
- Veteran-owned
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