- Location:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 500 miles from Philadelphia.
- Pay Range:
-
$300-$3000 per event
- Member Since:
- 2006
- Primary Category:
- Singer
- Additional Categories:
- Acoustic Guitar, Guitar, Harmonica, One Man Band
- Genre:
- 60's Hits, Acoustic, Beach Music, Classic Rock, Pop, Reggae, Top 40
- Influences:
- BUFFETT, MARLEY, The BEATLES, LADY SAW, VAN MORRISON, UB40, FLEETWOOD MAC, The PRETENDERS, SINATRA, STANDARDS, BIG BANDS, OLDIES, MOTOWN and lots of great Rock, Reggae, Pop, Funk, Blues and Soul artists from the 50's to NOW!
Group Members
- DJ BARKER - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
- CHRISTINA RONCONI - Vocals & Vocal Harmonizer
Description
This dynamic duo performs acoustically with live guitar, harmonica and vocals. Incorporating custom bass and drum backing tracks, vocal harmonizers and guitar effects, DJ and Tina can achieve a full band sound. And with a song list full of every type of music, these two great vocalists are perfect for all your entertainment needs.
Their Island duo, "The SunSations", takes well known Top 40 hits (Beatles, Cyndi Lauper, etc.) and remakes them, using Reggae beats and funky rhythms. Add some Bob Marley, UB40, classic rock and a bunch of Jimmy Buffett. and you've got "The Ultimate Margaritaville Party".
Featured in 2006 at the Camden NJ Tweeter Center's Marina Yacht Club for Buffet's "End of the World" Tour. The SunSations do a lot of Parrothead Parties and Beach Clubs up and down the Jersey Shore and have entertained all over the Continental United States.
"Sentimental Journey" is their standard show, a one or two hour tribute to Sinatra, Louis Prima, Nat King and Natalie Cole and all the great performers from the 30's, 40's, 50's & 60's. A nostalgic performance of Stories & Songs that takes the audience on a stroll down Memory Lane.
Experienced wedding entertainment planners, DJ and Tina can provide prelude and ceremony music, cocktail hour music, introductions, dancing, and disc jockey services.
Whatever the occasion, DJ and Tina will discuss in advance, your musical needs and help you plan the perfect entertainment.
NOW BOOKING HOLIDAY PARTIES. HALLOWEEN, BLACK FRIDAY, CHRISTMAS in the CARIBBEAN, SENTIMENTAL CHRISTMAS, GET-TOGETHERS and SPECIAL OCCASIONS.
Song List
Available For:
Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
Feedback
- DJ and Tina were the best! All of our guests at our Appreciation Party had a great time. The music and sound was relaxing and enjoyable. I would definitely have them play for us again in the future, and would recommend them to anyone who asks!!
Thanks again
Jody -- Jody H, Washington, DC, 8/22/2009
- DJ was excellent! Everyone at the party said how great he sounded and we look forward to seeing him play again! He was on time and very professional but relaxed at the same time. He made the Party! He even canceled his own plans to do our party....what a guy!
Thanks again Dave,
Patti M
(Marlton NJ) -- Patti M, Marlton, NJ, 6/24/2007
- David was on time, personable and open to the requirements of the booking. We had mamny compliments. I saw him interacting with many people hopefully for future work. -- Mary Louise H, Princeton, NJ, 6/3/2007
- He was great and friendly with everyone. It was a wonderful experience! -- Susan H, Morrisville, PA, 5/12/2007
- DJ was very good and made our event have that special touch it needed to stand out. Every -- Maggie R, New York City, NY, 1/15/2007
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Upcoming Appearances
- Saturday, November 14, 2009
- 8:00PM - Private Parrothead Party
- Newark, DE
- Sunday, November 15, 2009
- 12:00PM - Private Anniversary Brunch
- Ardmore, PA
- Friday, November 20, 2009
- 8:00PM - Private Birthday Party
- Bryn Mawr, PA
- Saturday, November 21, 2009
- 6:00PM - Keenan's Irish Pub
- N. Wildwood, NJ
- Saturday, November 28, 2009
- 1:00PM - Private Parrothead Party
- Cherry Hill, NJ
- Saturday, December 05, 2009
- 6:00PM - Keenan's Irish Pub
- N. Wildwood, NJ
- Friday, December 18, 2009
- 1:30PM - Christmas Party
- Muncy, PA
= Booked through GigMasters
Past Appearances
- Saturday, November 07, 2009
- 6:00PM - Keenan's Irish Pub
- N. Wildwood, NJ
- Friday, November 06, 2009
- 9:00PM - Private Anniversary Party
- Bensalem, PA
- Friday, October 23, 2009
- 6:00PM - Keenan's Irish Pub
- N. Wildwood, NJ
- Thursday, August 27, 2009
- 5:30PM - Sunset Bay
- N. Wildwood, NJ
- Saturday, August 22, 2009
- 2:00PM - Celebration
- Washington, DC
- Thursday, August 20, 2009
- 5:30PM - Sunset Bay
- N. Wildwood, NJ
- Thursday, August 13, 2009
- 5:30PM - Sunset Bay
- N. Wildwood, NJ
- Sunday, August 09, 2009
- 5:00PM - Wedding
- Weehawken, NJ
- Thursday, August 06, 2009
- 5:30PM - Sunset Bay
- N. Wildwood, NJ
- Friday, July 31, 2009
- 2:00PM - The Oceanic
- Wildwood, NJ
Click here for more past appearances= Booked through GigMasters