JustWannaPlay

Just Wanna Play is a group of musicians dedicated to providing the best acoustic and electric dance rock entertainment available. JWP plays customized sets for audiences including hit music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today’s chart topping songs. Founded by Nick Kelly and Danny Martelino, JWP features six musicians, vocal harmonies, blended guitar work, plenty of percussion and lots of crowd participation.

JWP has performed a wide variety of events, including bars and nightclubs, weddings, benefits for the Lymphoma & Leukemia Society, Family Fun Day at Chevy Chase Elementary School, the Big Boy Toy Show, and fundraising events for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Stop the Silence. The band has played multiple events with the Carolina League’s Potomac Nationals.

The lineup:

Danny Martelino – Guitars, Vocals

David Evans – 6- and 12-string Guitars, Mandolin, Vocals

Malena Malone – Vocals and Percussion

Mike Blevins – Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Vocals

Nick Kelly- Bass Guitar, Percussion, Vocals

Ray Homoroc- Cajon, Handsonic, Various Percussion