With a history of nearly 20 years of great success and thrilling performances, Midnight Hour has built a solid reputation as one of the very best Philadelphia wedding bands.
Midnight Hour Band: Best Dance Band in Philadelphia
Midnight Hour Band, Book the Best Dance Band in Philadelphia
Their rock solid rhythm section is perfectly complemented by the dazzling brass of ‘The Midnight Horns,’ and with male and female vocalists delivering spot-on performances that pay tribute to the great singers from yesterday through today. Midnight Hour has often been called the best dance band in Philadelphia. They will pack your dance floor from start to finish, with a repertoire of music that goes beyond all boundaries.

About the Midnight Hour Band, Philadelphia Wedding and Dance Band
Full of personality and tight musicianship, The Midnight Hour band has experience performing at the area’s finest venues, including weddings and events at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue, the Hotel du Pont, the Ballroom at the Ben, Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, Four Seasons Philadelphia Hotel, and the Mendenhall Inn. The band continues to perform each year at Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware weddings and private parties, as well as some of the areas most prestigious balls and galas.
Shavin Duffy, known as Pepper, was born and raised in West Chester, PA. He has performed professionally as a bassist and vocalist for more than 25 years. As the bandleader of Midnight Hour, Pepper’s past musical experience includes his work with Grammy winners such as A Flock of Seagulls, Pretty Poison, Robert Hazard, and many others. Pepper is always a favorite to the bride and grooms he works with because of his dedication and commitment to making your wedding day a dream.



Midnight Hour truly made our wedding day special and memorable for all. Shavin was so easy to work with and helpful with song choices, entrance ideas, and the overall flow of the evening. The band kept everyone on their feet, and even nailed our special request song!! I would recommend booking this band to any future bride & groom for a guaranteed special night.
The Warrington: Layna and Phillip Piotrowski, June 17, 2023
See Midnight Hour Band Perform Live!
Midnight Hour performs at the BVTLive! bi-weekly showcases to give couples a chance to see them perform live in front of an audience, interacting with the crowd! Midnight Hour knows how important entertainment is in determining the success of your wedding. Come out to a live band showcase hosted at the Ardmore Music Hall!

The Midnight Hour Band Notable Performances
Midnight Hour’s musicians are among the very best the area has to offer. Bandleader, Shavin Duffy, has performed in the past with such national and international acts as A Flock of Seagulls and Pretty Poison. Lead vocalist, Joanne Farrell’s many credentials include her tremendous success as a Columbia Records solo artist, scoring a Top 20 hit on the U.S. Pop Charts in 1995, with her cover of Sheryl Crow’s, “All I Wanna Do.” Check out some of Midnight Hour Band’s notable performances below!
- The Flyers Wives Fight for Lives Carnival
- “City of Hope” Breast Cancer Research Benefit
- Washington Football Team Opening Day at FedEx Field
Book The Midnight Hour Band for your Philadelphia Wedding or Event!
With a song list that includes music that appeals to every age, you can count on the Midnight Hour band to deliver an amazing night of music that your guests will love. Let the rich, fun sounds of the Midnight Hour band fill your dance floor right up to the very last song. Hire the best dance band in Philadelphia, the Midnight Hour band!
They were SPECTACULAR! Our dance floor was filled the entire night of our wedding!!! Best band in the Philadelphia area, hands down — highly recommend!!!
- Jaclyn (Bride)