Riverside Lights seamlessly fuses boot-stomping country with guitar-driven rock, creating dance floor magic at weddings and corporate events across the region. Led by WAMA nominee Ken Wenzel, this dynamic six-piece delivers everything from Shania to Stapleton with a female powerhouse vocalist and surprise saxophone moments. Their secret? Reading every room perfectly to craft unforgettable celebrations.
Riverside Lights infuses the stage with an unmistakable blend of Southern charm and rock ‘n’ roll swagger, creating a high-energy soundtrack perfect for weddings, private parties, and outdoor celebrations alike. Fronted by multi-time Washington Area Music Awards nominee Ken Wenzel, this six-piece band fuses the soul of country with the grit of classic rock, serving up crowd favorites from artists like Tom Petty, Zac Brown Band, Bryan Adams, and Lady A. Whether it’s “Brown Eyed Girl” or “Chicken Fried,” their setlist hits all the right notes to keep guests singing along and dancing from the first chorus to the final encore.
Known for their easygoing charisma, tight musicianship, and ability to read the room, Riverside Lights delivers an authentic, feel-good experience that resonates across generations. It’s boots-meet-beer, ballads-meet-bangers, and a little bit of “Country Roads” magic—all rolled into one unforgettable night. For events that call for fun, familiarity, and a whole lot of heart, Riverside Lights is your go-to band.
6 Piece: Female Vocalist, Keys, Bass, Guitar, Drums, Guitar/Sax/Vocals.
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
My wife and I had an excellent experience working with Riverside Lights and ECE for our 8/31/2024 wedding in DC. Ken was extremely professional in the lead up to the wedding and made sure everything went smoothly. It was obvious he's done this many t...Read More
- Brian W.
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
(Aug 31, 2024)
Ken and the band were great! Brought amazing energy and many guests told us how amazing the band was.
- Thomas L.
Cabell's Mill
(May 04, 2024)
Ken and everyone in the band was great! They engaged with the crowd and kept the party going!
- Christopher C.
(Jan 13, 2024)
Riverside Lights was amazing and the perfect vibe for our event! Thank you Ken for a wonderful afternoon!
- Lauren F.
(Oct 29, 2023)
I like good music and this band was great. We had a trio of Ken. Mark and Jamie. Ken did a really nice job at the ceremony w/an acoustic guitar, cocktail music with the three of them was perfect and everyone danced after dinner from the 1st dance unt...Read More
- Craig
(Oct 03, 2020)
Ken and Riverside Lights were absolutely fantastic - we had a blast celebrating our wedding and grooving on the dance floor, especially when Ken broke out the sax. Thank you so much for making our wedding day rock!
- Josh
(Sep 05, 2020)
I just wanted to follow up from July. Riverside Lights was awesome! They did a great job, and they were exactly what we were looking for. We really enjoyed having them.
- Hunter
(Jul 18, 2020)
We loved having Riverside Lights play at our wedding in early November. The dance floor was packed pretty much all night, and the band played a great mix of rock, country, and a few modern "dance" songs. This was exactly what we were looking for. The...Read More
- Jordan & Matthew
(Nov 02, 2019)
Oh my gosh they were everything we dreamed they'd be. The dance floor was packed all night! I feel so silly for being nervous, people came up to me all night saying how much they loved them. Thank you for everything, Mason. It was awesome.
- Camille H.
(Jun 22, 2019)
