Forest Hill transforms celebrations with their dynamic seven-piece fusion of modern folk rock and vintage funk. From tender ceremony moments to packed dance floors, this Richmond powerhouse delivers six decades of hits with acoustic/electric guitars, sax, mandolin, flute, and powerhouse vocals. Their chameleon-like versatility and room-reading expertise make every wedding, corporate gala, and private party unforgettable.
Forest Hill brings the spirit of Richmond’s vibrant music scene to every celebration with their signature blend of modern folk rock and vintage funk. This dynamic septet features an eclectic instrumental lineup—acoustic and electric guitars, saxophone, mandolin, flute, powerful male and female lead vocals, and a rhythm section that keeps dance floors packed from the first note to the last. Born from members of regional favorites The Shack Band, they’ve mastered the art of reading a room and delivering exactly what each audience craves, whether it’s soulful Motown classics for a cocktail hour, foot-stomping Americana during dinner, or high-energy rock hits that get three generations dancing together at midnight.
Their vast repertoire spans six decades of crowd-pleasers, from The Van Morrison to Tom Petty, and The Avett Brothers to Outkast, making them the perfect musical chameleons for diverse celebrations. Couples love their ability to seamlessly transition from tender ceremony moments with “Hallelujah” or “In My Life” to reception party-starters like “September” and “Hey Ya!” Corporate event planners appreciate their polished professionalism and knack for creating an atmosphere that encourages networking during cocktails and team bonding on the dance floor. With their interactive performance style and genuine enthusiasm, Forest Hill doesn’t just play music—they create experiences that guests rave about long after the last dance. Whether setting the mood at an intimate garden wedding, energizing a company gala, or bringing festival vibes to a private estate celebration, this versatile ensemble delivers unforgettable performances tailored to each unique event.
7 Piece: Lead Female Vocalist, Lead Male Vocalist/Guitar, Guitar/Mandolin, Bass, Keys, Drums, Sax/Flute. Available Add-Ons: Keys, Guitars, Fiddle.
Additional Musicians Available, Both Male + Female Vocalist(s), Ceremony Music, Cocktail Hour/Dinner Music, Offers Continuous Live Music
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
"We had a fantastic time with Mason and Forest Hill - they matched our vibe perfectly. I especially loved their take on some classics and also how they played so well but didn't try to make it into a concert. 10 out of 10!"
- Kit A
Bride
CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM
(Sep 13, 2025)
We saw Forest Hill perform at a friend’s wedding and decided to hire them for ours - best decision ever! They are incredibly talented, so fun, and super great to work with. The band was the most important vendor for us & we couldn’t be happier wi...Read More
- Kaitlyn H.
Bride
Castle Hill Cider
(Jun 07, 2025)
We could not have been more happy with Forest Hill and their performance. They brought the house down and were the talk of the party!
- Connor M.
Groom
Decatur House
(May 31, 2025)
Wanted to let you know we had the BEST time on our wedding day and wanted to thank you all so much!!! You guys made the night SO much fun! It’s been awesome looking back at videos from cocktail hour and the full band together. We also loved dancing...Read More
- Meredith R.
Bride
James River Country Club
(Apr 19, 2025)
Shannon and I are thrilled to hear that you had a great time- it was such a pleasure having Forest Hill at our holiday party. You guys did fantastic!
- Anna J.
The Ritz Carlton
(Dec 11, 2024)
They were (obviously 😊) amazing, and we have been getting great feedback since Friday!
- Sarah Y.
WESTWOOD CLUB
(Oct 04, 2024)
Forest Hill was so fantastic! There is so much incredible talent in your group. We are so lucky that Nels and Bella chose you. Everyone was talking about the awesome band! Hope to see/hear you sometime soon!!
- Vicki S.
Historic Whitewood
(Sep 28, 2024)
It was a perfect day for us and it just wouldn’t have been possible without THE BAND! I am a very fortunate father of the bride because I’m lucky to have a daughter who has the same musical taste as I do. The music was going to be a very importan...Read More
- Jerry C.
Running Mare
(Sep 21, 2024)
Thanks so much for yesterday! In all phases you all crushed it, and the reception was absolutely perfect! You created a show that encapsulated who we are and me and Allie had a hell of a time. Thank you !!
- John Kelly
(Oct 14, 2023)
Great wedding music and entertainment was the most important part for my husband and I and we couldn't imagine a better band than Forest Hill. They absolutely crushed it and all of our guests raved about how incredible the music was from the ceremony...Read More
- Mary Buckingham
(May 27, 2023)
I can't tell you how awesome it was having you guys put on such a great show all night, it made for the perfect celebration. We had at least a dozen people come up to us explicitly to say some version of "this band is incredible"... Even in the plann...Read More
- Matthew Hourigan
(May 19, 2023)
AMAZING BAND - YOU ALL MADE THE WEDDING FANTASTIC. Everyone has been talking about how it was the best wedding ever because of your tunes. Appreciate you all so so very much!
- Kristen
(Oct 22, 2022)
Just want to say how impressed we all were with the band. We have a lot of friends that are musicians and live music fans and they all couldn't believe how great you guys were. So many people were asking how we found such a great band! The mix of ...Read More
- Courtney & Michael
(May 07, 2022)
I had a member stop by today saying how amazing you all were 😊 Loved FINALLY having you all here.
- Willow Oaks Country Club
(Apr 08, 2022)
You guys were amazing - the set was exactly what we had in mind and I heard multiple times people saying how great the music was.
- Carly S.
(Sep 25, 2021)
We can’t thank you all enough for the amazing entertainment on Saturday. You far exceed our expectations. Our guest raved over the band and had an wonderful time. I think it was the highlight of the entire night. You made the day/night go so smooth...Read More
- McKenzie & Connor
(Apr 27, 2019)
Y’all were amazing! Thanks so much for allowing us to jam out during our wedding!
- Amy & Hunter
(Nov 10, 2018)
I am writing this because I wanted to give my thoughts as to the experience we had with the Forest Hill Band at our recent wedding on 9.1 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. I first off want to say a HUGE thank you to the band for being so flexible wi...Read More
- Dan & Jessica C.
(Sep 01, 2018)
Y'all were absolutely amazing!!! Thank you so much. Your vibe was exactly our style and you are all incredible musicians and very kind! We are absolutely going to keep in touch with The Shack band on social media and come to a concert soon. T...Read More
- Jennifer
(Aug 05, 2017)
When I first became engaged, one of the very first things that my now wife and I discussed was who to have play at our reception. I remember mulling out a few ideas and even contacting a few bands early on and couldn't make the decision, as something...Read More
- James
(May 06, 2017)
These guys were incredible. They came down to our beach wedding after Hurricane Hermine without complaining. They put on an awesome show and were the talk of the wedding. I have several other friends getting married that are already asking to book th...Read More
- Matthew
(Sep 04, 2016)
We used Forest Hill for our ceremony and cocktail hour and they killed it! Such a great addition to our wedding!
- Derek
(Sep 03, 2016)
