Big Lucky

• Paul Frederick - Saxophone/Clarinet
• Val Peterson - Vocals

BIG LUCKY has performed in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York, Paris, Budapest & many other exotic locations! This band can perform with as few as 3 musicians to as many as 20 for our big band/orchestra sound. We perform our own arrangements of music from 1920's to the 1990's, and also have original songs with a Jazz influence. The band consists of the finest touring and studio musicians in Los Angeles with impressive resumes. Check out our CD "The Venture Capital Follies of 1929" on itunes and CDBaby.

Big Lucky has perform on hit HBO shows "Entourage" and "Curb you Enthusiasm"

Big Lucky is Los Angeles's premiere swing band, specializing in the toe-tapping sounds of the prohibition era....... We take you back to the time when hip was hep, swing was king and guarantee you a great time out on the floor or just digging some tunes played by the best musicians in Los Angeles.

some venues we've played...
the Paris Hotel Las Vegas,
the Venetian Hotel Las Vegas,
the WYNN Hotel Las Vegas,
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion,
the Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles,
La Boheme,
Beverly Hills Hotel,
the California Club,
the Buffalo Club,
the Cicada,
The Oviatt,
the King King,
Walt Disney Concert Hall,
The Huntley Hotel Santa Monica,
Roosevelt Hotel,
Santa Monica Carousel,
Casa Del Mar,
MOCA Los Angeles,
Wilson Creek Winery,
Ehrman Mansion, Lake Tahoe,
Calamigos Ranch,
Castle on the Green

• song list of 600 please email us for list

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Big Lucky did a fantastic job at our celebration. They sounded great and were thoroughly entertaining. Highly recommended! -- James K, Stanton, CA, 2/6/2010
• it is taking a big chance to book a band that you have heard a few songs, maybe had a few phone calls, but never really know if they will match the level of talent and more importantly the theme of you special evening. the Big Lucky band, far exceeded my expectations in their capability of being that vintage sound that made my wedding magical. the band members were classy, accomplished, accommodating, and did a fantastic performance! thank you so much! -- Kristin C, Los Angeles, CA, 10/4/2009
• Our time line was totally blown, but Big Lucky was so accomodating to every request during the evening to help us pull off this event. They were amazingly talented, intertaining and a joy to have at our event. We would recommend them highly. Pam Griffin Event Chair San Diego Las Hermanas -- Pamela G, San Diego, CA, 4/30/2010
• With just a few conversations describing our event and what we wanted, Paul and the Big Lucky group were able to put together a great music selection that all our guests were able to enjoy. Thank you for a great event. -- Judy B, Los Angeles, CA, 5/24/2009
• We really enjoyed their music and the lead singer, Val was so helpful that she could of been our wedding planner! The band totally set the whole mood of the wedding and couldn't even imagine what our wedding would of been like if it wasn't for them. All of the guests at the end could not stop commenting on how awesome the band was and they all had a blast! Not to mention, they fit perfectly to the venue. Thank you guys again, for the excellent service! -- Norio I, Pasadena, CA, 9/24/2010
• Big Lucky was awesome! Paul and Valerie were very easy to work with and so helpful in planning and executing my wedding day, ceremony and reception. True professionals in every way. The band sounded fantastic and Valerie on lead vocals and MC'ing duties was perfection. She and the band took instinctive cues from my guests, as only experienced musicians could, that made the night flow seamlessly. Rave reviews from my guests as well. By far the best decision in my wedding planning that I made. -- Susan O, Montecito, CA, 7/16/2011
• Exceptionally talented and entertaining. Their videos sold me, but they are even better in person. At the event, many guests asked me how I found this band. If life gets any better than these guys, you have probably died and made it to heaven...in which case, you can't hire these guys anyhow. Seriously, all other bands that I looked at did not come close. Once I stared working with this band, I ran out of time to pick the songs myself, so I had the band pick out the songs instead. They ended up blowing everyone's socks off at the event, so I was pleased to have given them that leadership. But, I am sure they would pull off any of their songs just as beautifully. -- Isabelle P, Camarillo, CA, 10/2/2010
• Wow. Big Lucky made the wedding! They read the audience and had the whole room dancing in no time. We could not have been happier. -- Vanessa G, Pasadena, CA, 9/4/2011
• They are fantastic! They made my party so special. Big Lucky is incredible. -- Carla K, Santa Monica, CA, 12/20/2008
• Big Lucky fit in perfectly with my 20's, speakeasy theme of my event. They worked out great! -- Joann A, Anaheim, CA, 1/21/2008
• Great music guys, my wife and I really enjoyed having you play at our wedding. Sorry the set was cut short, but we loved it. Very professional, very accommodating. Paul was very helpful in helping us set it up, giving helpful advice, and even worked around having another band to share the stage with. Great sound. Thanx. -- Brett G, Glendale, CA, 3/6/2010
• I found the band to be really enjoyable. The instrumentalists were fantastic and the female singer was very enthusiastic and really connected with the crowd. -- Michael P, Whittier, CA, 5/8/2010

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