Blending guitar, vocals and hand percussion, Strummin and Drummin is barnstorming the DMV region with a unique brand of rhythmic and feel-good covers that audiences love. Led by multi-instrumental percussionist Philippe de Pontet, S&D features the region's most dynamic and versatile duos for private, corporate and public events.

Under the Strummin and Drummin banner, Philippe plays with a roster of the region's best singing guitarists. This model enables the duos to tailor each show to the host's (and venue's) preferred genres and vibe.

Strummin and Drummin is not just a single band, but a brand with the versatility to suit almost any event or setting. While rock (classic and contemporary), pop and soul/r&b are all strong suits, we also have duo teams that specialize in other genres, including country and jazz.

Philippe brings over 3 decades of percussion performance to the table, with a focus on congas, cajon, djembe and shakers that give the S&D sound an organic, toe-tapping groove across all the duos. His guitar partners include top-notch gigging guitarists carefully vetted from the DMV region such as Mike Leverone, Andy Brannigan, Dylan Lee, Adam Knudsen, Matt Shuster, Kobe Ali and others (highlighted in videos above).

We generally play within a 50-mile radius of Washington DC, but will go further for some events.

Need a fuller sound than a duo? We can easily scale up to a trio or quartet . We'll work with you closely to make sure your event is smooth and successful from start to finish.

Whether it's a public gig, like at a winery, brewery or restaurant or a private event such as a birthday, corporate engagement, wedding, or house party Strummin&Drummin will help bring your event to the next level!