Fortress
BASED IN NEW YORK | AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
Fortress is best described as Madison Square Garden brought into an intimate, 250-guest luxury event. It's arena-level energy in a setting where every guest feels like they're in the front row. Every performance is thoughtfully tailored to each client, weaving together personal stories, meaningful songs, favorite artists, family traditions, and unforgettable moments into an experience that feels uniquely yours.
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Entertainment throughout your entire event is what we do best. From cocktail hour to dinner ambiance, special first dances to filling the dance floor until the grand finale - DBE Artists makes sure the music never stops.
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Every celebration begins with getting to know you. We take the time to understand your story, your style, and the moments that have shaped your life together. From meaningful songs and family traditions to favorite artists, genres, and unforgettable memories, we build an experience that feels deeply personal rather than simply performing a setlist.
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The band's founder, Chinah Blac, has contributed to more than 100 million records sold, collaborating with legendary artists including Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Dave Matthews Band, and Chaka Khan.
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From soul to contemporary pop, R&B to gospel - there’s no style Fortress can’t deliver. Click here to see a sample of our song list.
THE FORTRESS EXPERIENCE
GRAND
11 MUSICIANS
Five vocalists
Four piece rhythm section
1 horn
DJ for continuous play
EPIC
13 MUSICIANS + CHOIR
Five vocalists
Four piece rhythm section
3 horns
DJ for continuous play
12 piece choir
Custom offerings
Epic entertainment
FOR ANY EVENT
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Our emcees will effortlessly lead your guests through the flow of your event, while our top-notch musicians keep everyone entertained.
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Journey, Elton John, Tim McGraw - we’ve shared the stage with some of the music industry’s most iconic celebrities. No matter what celebrity artist you have booked for your event, our band will be able to show up and show out for their performance.
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From string quartets to sound systems and microphones, we can take care of all your ceremony needs.
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Filling the dance floor at your reception is what we do best. From cocktail hour to dinner ambiance, special first dances to the grand finale - we make sure the music never stops.
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Every event deserves an unforgettable musical experience. Our band will hit the stage and bring incredible moments of entertainment for your dinner guests.
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Party is our middle name. No matter where your party is or what you’re celebrating, The Downtown Band will keep the dance floor filled with totally epic entertainment all night long.