Jack Dunlap Bluegrass Band from Winchester, VA

“Jack Dunlap, one of the fastest guns on mandolin (and guitar) in the greater Washington, D.C. area…” -Bluegrass Unlimited Jack Dunlap brings vibrant, custom-tailored musical experiences to weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings nationwide. With versatile options from solo acts to full-band performances, he offers everything needed for a memorable event: a professional PA system, special requests, even DJ and announcement services. Jack’s extensive experience, top-tier service, and countless rave reviews make him a trusted favorite among clients. Worried about volume? Because Jack uses all acoustic instruments, the sound can be as loud or quiet as you need it to be. Jack’s musical range is unmatched, from classic covers and crowd-pleasing hits to his original work across genres. Looking for Tom Petty, Stevie Wonder, or something unexpected? Jack’s setlist spans rock, jazz, blues, and bluegrass, with nods to James Taylor, Eric Clapton, and U2, creating a show that’s truly one-of-a-kind. A skilled mandolin and guitar player, Jack is well-known nationwide, currently holding the guitar spot with Grammy-nominated and IBMA-awarded bluegrass band Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. Though his roots are in bluegrass, he’s an artist with wide-ranging influences, including jazz, swing, blues, rock, country, and even Eastern Indian folk. As a Virginia Folklife Program apprentice, he trained under mandolin legend Danny Knicely, with whom he recorded Chop, Shred & Split - A Mandolin Player’s Apprenticeship, an album awarded Best Bluegrass Album of the Year by the Washington Area Music Awards. Recently, Jack led the acclaimed group Dunlap and Mabe, where he shone as a lead vocalist and guitarist, charting multiple times on Bluegrass Today’s “Grassicana” chart. Whether performing solo or with a band, Jack tailors his sound for each event: classical pieces for a ceremony, jazz for dinner, and high-energy funk to get guests dancing. Jack’s impressive resume includes performances at iconic venues like The Kennedy Center and the Lied Center, along with major events like the Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival and the Apple Blossom Festival. His captivating stage presence, rich vocals, and masterful instrumentals ensure an unforgettable experience, making him a standout choice for any celebration.

• Sold | John Michael Montgomery
• Brown Eyed Women | Grateful Dead
• Friend of the Devil | Grateful Dead
• Dixieland Delight | Alabama
• The Irish Rover | Trad Irish
• The Water Is Wide | Trad Scottish
• Whiskey In The Jar | Trad Irish
• The Leaving Of Liverpool | Trad Irish
• The Star Of The County Down | Trad Irish
• The Girl In The Black Velvet Band | Trad Irish
• Swallowtail Jig | Trad Irish
• The Blarney Pilgrim | Trad Irish
• Down In The Willow Garden | Trad Irish
• Wild Rover | Trad Irish
• Merrily Kiss The Quaker | Trad Irish
• Drunken Sailor | Trad Irish
• The Wind And Rain | English Folk
• One Morning In May | James Taylor
• Fishers Hornpipe | Trad Irish
• Red Haired Boy | Trad Irish
• House Carpenter | English Folk
• Danny Boy | Trad Irish
• Whiskey Before Breakfast | Trad Irish
• Cuckoo's Nest | Trad Irish
• Money For Nothing | Dire Straits
• Mary Jane's Last Dance | Tom Petty
• Use ME | Bill Withers
• Folsom Prison Blues | Johnny Cash
• The Breeze | JJ Cale/Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Seminole Winds | John Anderson
• Don't Mess Around With Jim | Jim Croce
• Take It Easy | The Eagles
• Stand By Me | Ben E. King
• Moondance | Van Morrison
• Can't You Hear Me Calling | Bill Monroe
• Rocky Road Blues | Bill Monroe
• Wild Bill Jones | Trad Bluegrass
• Friend of the Devil | Grateful Dead
• Darling Corey | Trad Bluegrass
• The Way | Fastball
• When Love Comes to Town | U2
• What I Got | Sublime
• The Boxer | Simon and Garfunkel
• Lincoln Duncan | Paul Simon
• Early Morning Rain | Gordon Lightfoot
• Wayfaring Stranger | Trad Bluegrass
• Cocaine | JJ Cale/Eric Clapton
• Wonderful Tonight | Eric Clapton
• I'll Be Home For Christmas | Christmas
• What Child Is This? | Christmas
• Let It Snow | Christmas
• Do You Hear What I Hear? | Christmas
• The First Noel | Christmas
• Run Rudolph Run | Christmas
• Baby It's Cold Outside | Christmas
• Blue Christmas | Christmas
• Mele Kalikimaka | Christmas
• Carol Of The Bells | Christmas
• Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer | Christmas
• Frosty The Snowman | Christmas
• Come All Ye Faithful | Christmas
• Rocking Around The Christmas Tree | Christmas
• Jingle Bell Rock | Christmas
• Feliz Navidad | Christmas