Your Music Your Officiant One Person

Dan Riley is a singer-songwriter and licensed wedding officiant based in Summerville, SC. He offers a unique and special service, rare in Charleston and beyond: a heartfelt officiant who also plays beautiful music, so your ceremony, reception, and/or rehearsal dinner feels like one seamless story instead of two vendors on a schedule.

Most couples planning a wedding book a musician and an officiant. They have to take time to meet, vet, and organize two separate vendors, hoping the two coordinate their timing well and shape the tone of the wedding in a way fitting the vision the couple has held for the biggest days of their lives. Often, the two vendor don’t meet until the wedding day, if at all.

Dan Riley saves you time and and effort; one contract, one relationship, one person who knows your story well enough to both narrate it and score it. Based in Summerville, SC and serving the Lowcountry, Dan brings a rare dual skill set built from over 30 years as a working singer-songwriter combined with ordained officiant experience.

Most of all, Dan is a loving, gentle soul who celebrates the love of all couples. Married for fifteen years to his best friend, he knows how special the connection of marriage is, and genuinely pours his heart into creating and cultivating sweet moments throughout the ceremony and reception.

Performances

Whether it’s an intimate songwriter showcase, a restaurant or bar venue seeking engaging upbeat live music, a music festival, private event, or a bride and groom seeking music for a rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, or wedding reception, Dan has you covered. From a solo act all the way to an 7 piece band, the options are almost unending for those seeking a great live music experience. Dan’s over 30 years of performing, public speaking, and story telling makes every performance one to remember.


At festivals Dan Riley and The Marvelous Misfits bring the heat with foot stomping originals sure to bring any audience to their feet.

Their brand of American Roots music blends folk, blues and rock to create a style all their own, a soulful, gritty, authentic sound that moves the heart and stirs the soul.


Story telling is at the heart of the songs Dan writes. Whether autobiographical, stories passed down or completely fictional stories born in Dan’s mind his stories grab attention and leave audiences wanting more.


Dan loves love, and there are few things he enjoys more than helping a bride and groom to make their wedding day perfect.

From Kiawah Club, Middleton Place and Society Hall, The Porter Room, Creek Club at I’on, and Founders Hall, to Folly Beach, a river house on the Edisto or family backyard, Dan has the flexibility to fit your vibe and deliver an unforgettable night for you and your guest.

Upcoming Dates

Saturday, September 12th

Public Works Art Center

Block Party

Dan Riley and the Marvelous Misfits

Summerville, SC

12pm

Satuday, September 19th

Sweet Tea Festival

Dan Riley and the Marvelous Misfits

Summerville, SC
11:30am

Saturday, November 14th

City of Hanahan

Red White and Blue Fall Festival

Dan Riley and the Marvelous Misfits

Hanahan, SC
12pm

Friday, September 18th

Neighborhood Taphouse

Dan Riley Solo

Greenridge Road, North Charleston

8pm

Saturday, October 24th

Neighborhood Taphouse

Dan Riley Solo

Greenridge Road, North Charleston

8pm

Saturday, December 19th

Neighborhood Taphouse

Dan Riley Solo

Greenridge Road, North Charleston

8pm

Booking Info

danrileysongsmith@gmail.com

843.709.2464