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Bands you love
We are thrilled to welcome these talented musicians to the Sam Hill family as the foundation of our roster in the DC area. Click to see the latest on these amazing bands! We are thrilled to welcome these talented musicians to the Sam Hill family. Click to see the latest on these amazing bands!
a new partner in
making your
event a success
At Sam Hill, we are passionate about live music and its tendency to inspire epic amounts of fun. And we’re serious about making the process of hiring a band smooth and enjoyable. We partner with carefully selected live bands that share our belief that a great performance and great client service go hand in hand, all in pursuit of creating great experiences for our clients and industry partners.
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What if I have a band under contract with Entertainment Exchange?
If you have previously booked an Entertainment Exchange band to perform in 2023:
Entertainment Exchange staff will work directly with you to see your booking through, and can be reached at info@entertainmentexchange.com.

If you have previously booked an Entertainment Exchange band to perform in 2024:
Your contract is still in effect and you will be in great hands with Sam Hill. Our Event Support Team will work directly with you as needed to support your event, and will contact you with guidance about using our online event management portal, which makes it easy to work with your band on your event details. If you have immediate questions or concerns, please reach our Event Support Team at support@samhillbands.com.
What are the plans for the Entertainment Exchange staff and brand?
Entertainment Exchange has joined Sam Hill to expand the opportunities for its bands, which are now represented under the Sam Hill brand. Entertainment Exchange co-founder Pat Richitt, along with Senior Event Producer Peter Lloyd, continues to provide event production services through his company Imagecrafters. Co-founder Mike Ostrow continues to lead Free Spirit and work closely in support of the other seven bands above. The Entertainment Exchange brand will no longer be active after Sept 1, 2023.
How can I book one of the bands above?
Please contact our Booking Team to get pricing and availability on these bands and discuss your vision for your event. We can’t wait to work with you!
How can I book event production services and other entertainment?
Imagecrafters continues the decades of event production experience offered by Entertainment Exchange. Services include A/V, staging and lighting, as well as string ensembles, jazz combos, variety acts and DJs, and the best live bands in collaboration with Sam Hill. Pat and Peter will make sure you are taken care of!