Dan & The Fam is a psychedelic groove band from Richmond, VA that has gained an explosive following from their improvisational live performances, which often feature unforgettable guest musician collaborations.

Since their formation, The Fam has released multiple live albums, a studio single, & a music video for their debut song “Music is Freedom'' directed by Alex Bond. Their latest studio single “OHSO” released September 10, 2024 showcases the band’s new unique sound in a radio friendly package. Excited to ride the momentum of their latest release, the Fam plans to independently release their debut album in 2025.

Notable FACTS

  • 1.4K Followers on Instagram

  • Performed live on Television for CBS 6 Virginia This Morning Show 10.22.24

  • Headlined Strangefest 9/28/24 FXBG, VA (400+ tickets sold)

  • Opened for Kendall Street Company The Broadberry Richmond, VA (347 tickets sold 2.2.24)

  • “Invigorating Rhythmic Pulse & uplifting Lyrics” - Obscure Sound Music Blog

  • “Fun Band I’d love to see live. Jammy AF” - B-Side Guys Music Blog

  • "A frolicking indie-funk mantra that embraces melodic liberty through spirited instrumentation" - The Auricular Music Blog on "Music is Freedom"

  • "A bit jammy, a bit psychedelic, with an underappreciated southern flare to ‘em" - RVA MAG


Press

Recent Show History

  • CBS 6 (RVA) 10.22.24

  • Strangefest (FXBG, VA) 9/28/24

  • Tap Shack (Duck, NC) 9.14.24

  • Doc Taylors (VB, VA) 9.11.24

  • Richmond Raceway 8.20.24

  • Get Tight Lounge (RVA) 7.25.24

  • Starr Hill (Tysons, VA) 7.19.24

  • Pleasant Grove Park VA 7.13.24

  • Alder Creek Farm (Troy, VA) 6.29.24

  • Lewis Ginter Gardens (RVA) 6.27.24

  • LunaSea (VB, VA) 6.16.24

  • Brambly Park (RVA) 4.26.24

    • With The Shack Band

  • River City Roll (RVA) 3.29.24

  • The Bunker (VB, VA) 2.20.24

    • With Kendall Street Company

  • The Broadberry (RVA) 2.2.24

    • With Kendall Street Company

  • Barley’s (Knoxville, TN) 1.26.24

  • Martin’s (Roanoke, VA) 1.25.24

    UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

  • Elevation 27 - VB, VA) 11.27.24

    • w/ Kendal Street Company

  • The NorVA - Norfolk, VA

    • WNRN’s Dead Air IV

Official Releases

Music is Freedom (April 2023)

OHSO (Sept 2024)

Music is Freedom Official Music Video(April 2023)

Dan and The Fam live on CBS 6 Virginia This Morning 10.22.24

BANDS PERFORMED WITH


Kendall Street Company - VA
Natalie Brooke - MD
Illiterate Light - VA
Dale and The ZDUBZ - DC
Deau Eyes - VA
LITZ - MD
Wilson Springs Hotel - VA
The Shack Band - VA
THE HOOKZ - VA
Space Koi - VA
Jouwala Collective - VA
Suggesting Rhythm - VA
Sisters and Brothers - VA

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SAY HELLO

We welcome you to contact us directly for any booking inquiries, questions, reviews, secrets you want to get off your chest, or just a friendly hello. We are here & will respond as soon as we can :)

Booking

Daniel DeMarais - Booking@danandthefam.com

Follow Your Sound LLC

Richmond, VA

Want to book Dan & The FAM for a show or event? Click the contact button to inquire availability & pricing.

Dan & The Fam has hosted both public and private events, so we can provide any necessary equipment to ensure a great show experience for a venue performance, festival, private show, or even a stripped down duo/trio arrangement.