Fresh Take elevates weddings and corporate events into unforgettable celebrations with their dynamic five-piece band from Charlottesville. Their powerhouse vocalists and versatile musicians masterfully blend classics with modern hits, keeping dance floors packed from first song to last. With hundreds of successful events, they’re the band guests remember long after the party ends.
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.
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
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
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
THE OMNI HOMESTEAD RESORT
(Sep 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 wa...Read More
- John
JEFFERSON HOTEL
(Aug 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
BRANCH MUSEUM OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
(Apr 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 phenome...Read More
- Megan Richardson
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
(Feb 01, 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
Maridor
(Dec 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 throughou...Read More
- Rachel Phillips
BOATHOUSE AT SUNDAY PARK
(Oct 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...Read More
- Jordan B.
Belle Haven Country Club
(Sep 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...Read More
- Michael D.
King Family Vineyards
(Sep 07, 2024)
They were great! Great band and singer. Made the night!
- Leemore B.
Country Club of Virginia
(May 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.
(Apr 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
(Sep 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 a...Read More
- Alexander Black
(May 06, 2023)
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
(Oct 14, 2022)
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
(Oct 14, 2022)
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, Dani...Read More
- Josh Strickler
(Jul 30, 2022)
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, Dani...Read More
- Josh S.
(Jul 30, 2022)
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
(Dec 04, 2021)
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!
- Lynchburg Association of Realtors
(Dec 04, 2021)
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 we...Read More
- Katherine G.
(Jun 26, 2021)
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 wed...Read More
- Katherine Gruner
(Jun 26, 2021)
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 d...Read More
- Cheryl W.
(Jun 12, 2021)
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 d...Read More
- Cheryl W.
(Jun 12, 2021)
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 BLO...Read More
- John W.
(May 28, 2021)
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 BLO...Read More
- John Winstead
(May 28, 2021)
