Laid-back acoustic duo for breweries, bars, coffee houses, and events.
Guitar • Mandolin • Bass • Harmonica • Vocals
- Conversation-friendly volume
- Covers + original songs
- Warm, rootsy Americana
- Small footprint / quick setup
- Indoor/outdoor capable
About Double Dog Dare
Double Dog Dare is a two-person acoustic group built for atmosphere. We play laid-back covers and original songs that feel warm, familiar, and easy to live with—perfect for breweries, bars, coffee houses, craft fairs, and events where the music should elevate the space without taking it over. Our sound blends acoustic guitar and mandolin with bass and harmonica, with Brent on vocals. If you want a relaxed, professional vibe that keeps people hanging around, we fit the bill.
Brent
Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Lead Vocals
William
Guitar, Mandolin
The Vibe
Think warm, rootsy, and relaxed—music that creates a great backdrop for conversation and good company. We keep volume appropriate for the room, read the crowd, and shape sets to match the energy: steady and mellow early, a little more upbeat when it makes sense. We're a good match for venues that care about atmosphere and want live music to feel intentional, not intrusive.
Good For
- Breweries and taprooms
- Bars that want background music (not a full-band takeover)
- Coffee houses and patios
- Craft fairs and community events
- Private parties, receptions, and laid-back corporate events
What People Are Saying
Things folks have told us after shows.
It's great to hear real music!
You guys sound great!
You really set the vibe for the whole night!
You should play at Brambleton Deli!
Listen & Watch
Here are a few samples of our style. We'll keep updating this page with live clips as we add new recordings.
From a Recent Set
A quick clip from a recent afternoon set.
How We Sound
Acoustic guitar and mandolin over bass and harmonica. Warm, rootsy, and unhurried. Neil Young and Tom Petty sit comfortably next to our own songs, and the whole thing is built to sound good from across a room.
Down by the River
Neil Young
Unknown Legend
Neil Young
Breathe
Pink Floyd
Photo Gallery
Song List
We cover a wide range of laid-back classics plus original material. Here's a current list—always expanding, and we're happy to tailor a set for your crowd.
- 57
- songs ready to play
- 19
- originals of our own
- 26
- artists covered
57 songs
No songs found matching your search.
Booking
Double Dog Dare is easy to book and easy to host. We're professional, flexible, and focused on making your space feel better with live music—not louder. We can do short sets for events or longer blocks for venue nights, and we're happy to work around announcements, raffles, or programming.
Set Formats
- 60 minutes (single set)
- 2 × 45 minutes
- 3 × 45 minutes
What We Bring
- Quick setup and small footprint
- Indoor/outdoor capable (weather permitting)
- We match volume to the room
- Breaks and timing planned around your flow
Pricing varies by date, location, and set length. Tell us what you're planning and we'll give you a clear quote.
Contact / Inquiries
Interested in booking Double Dog Dare? Send the details below and we'll get back to you quickly.
- Based in
- Roanoke, VA area
- Set formats
- 60 minutes (single set) · 2 × 45 minutes · 3 × 45 minutes
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