Hooch

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Upcoming Appearances

  • Saturday, July 28, 2012
  • 8:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • San Diego, CA
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Friday, December 09, 2011
  • 8:00PM - Holiday Party
  • Irvine, CA
  • Saturday, March 19, 2011
  • 5:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Friday, December 31, 2010
  • 9:00PM - New Year's Eve Party
  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • Saturday, October 02, 2010
  • 5:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Riverside, CA
  • Saturday, August 21, 2010
  • 9:00PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
  • Hacienda Heights, CA
  • Saturday, May 22, 2010
  • 7:30PM - Wedding Reception
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • Monday, February 01, 2010
  • 7:00PM - Corporate Function
  • Anaheim, CA
  • Saturday, January 23, 2010
  • 6:00PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
  • San Diego, CA
  • Saturday, November 28, 2009
  • 8:30PM - Wedding Reception
  • San Diego, CA
  • Friday, November 13, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Private Party
  • Norwalk, CA
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Location:
Corona, California
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Corona.
Pay Range:
$1000-$10000 per event
Member Since:
2005
Primary Category:
Rock Band
Additional Categories:
60s Band, 70s Band, 80s Band, 90s Band, Alternative Band, Ambient Band, Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Funk Band, Jazz Band, Karaoke Band, Motown Band, Pop Band, R&B Band, Top 40 Band, Wedding Band
Influences:
KLOS classic rock, 90's KROQ, X103.9 Alternative, 60's, 80's hard rock, Dance, Funk, and anything else. Mike Hulo (our leader) can play anything. Guitar virtuoso, great vocalist, and keyboard player as well.

Group Members

  • Joel - Vocals, Percussion, Horns
  • Buck Trojan - Drums, Vocals
  • Sean - Vocals, Guitar
  • Chris - Vocals, Bass, Keyboards

Description

Hooch - Southern California Cover Band Playing Rock, Alternative, Dance, Funk, Blues, and Pop from the 60's, 70's, 80's 90's, and today.

Why should you pick us? We know how to play & sing. Our rating is excellent, and you can see we've done hundreds of shows & we make our clients happy. Don't pick a group with a 5 star rating that's only played once or twice. It's the experience that matters. When you wanna hear a rock groove, it'll sound like rock. We do harmony vocals. It won't be blown out, and ear-piercing, or sound like mud. All of our covers focus on melody, and sound like music. When you wanna dance, we'll get you dancing.

Weddings: We can also bring it down, and play something mellow with acoustic instruments. This is especially useful for weddings. We also can play wedding marches, or special songs by request, or CD/IPOD through our P.A.


The four of us have played for many years in multiple live groups. We've played internationally. We've played Festivals & Fairs, as well as numerous weddings, corporates, and parties.

A Band, A DJ, and A Light Show!!!

Our Equipment: We have professional gear, a beafy P.A. system, and an extensive D.J. style light show with color pods, effect lights, and a large fog machine. We also feature a dual professional CD deck that allows us to DJ for you between sets, and after our show during tear down. We've got many funk, and dance tracks for our DJ song list. So if you're looking for a real band to get your party going, and keep it going with a dance party, we are the guys.

Joel is featured on lead vocals, percussion, and horns. Sean is featured on Lead Vocals, and Guitar. On Keyboard, Bass & Lead Vocals, is Chris and Buck Trojan on drums & vocals. Have you ever wanted to hear a Jimi Hendrix, or Stevie Ray Vaughn tune live where the guitarist actually sounds like them? Sean does. We do requests, and songs typically consists of songs from Led Zeppelin, The Cure, The Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Stone Temple Pilots, Santana, Sublime, Billy Idol, Tom Petty, Tears For Fears, Grand Funk, Prince, Pink Floyd, Weezer, and many others.

We would love to play your wedding, party, corporate event, or club.

For more information regarding our song list, and other info, go to our home page.

Song List

  • Smooth - Santana
  • Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
  • American Girl - Tom Petty
  • Mr. Jones - Counting Crows
  • Hard To Handle - Black Crowes
  • Feel Like Makin Love - Bad Company
  • Come Together - Beatles
  • Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran
  • Kiss - Prince
  • Fly - Lenny Kravitz
  • Wonder Wall - Oasis
  • Do Do Da Da - The Police
  • Rollercoaster Of Love - Ohio Players
  • Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
  • The Joker - Steve Miller Band
  • The Wall - Pink Floyd
  • 2 Princes - Spin Doctors
  • Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf
  • What I Got - Sublime
  • Crossroads - Cream
  • Shine - Collective Soul
  • Good - Better Than Ezra
  • How Does It Feel - Blue Monday / Orgy
  • Stir It Up - Bob Marley
  • Machine Head - Bush
  • Should I Stay Or Go? - The Clash
  • Just Like Heaven - The Cure
  • Enjoy The Silence - Depeche Mode
  • West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys
  • Roxanne - The Police
  • Money For Nothin' - Dire Straits
  • Boys Don't Cry - The Cure
  • December - Collective Soul
  • Fire - Jimi Hendrix
  • Moondance - Van Morrison
  • Dancin With Myself - Billy Idol
  • Beverly Hills - Weezer
  • Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  • Rock This Town - Stray Cats
  • Yellow - Coldplay
  • Wanted Dead Or Alive - Bon Jovi
  • Just Can't Get Enough - Depeche Mode
  • Sweet Child Of Mine - Guns N Roses
  • Higher - Creed
  • Love Me Two Times - The Doors
  • Anything - Dramarama
  • Tiny Dancer - Elton John
  • Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
  • Everlong - Foo Fighters
  • Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
  • Longview - Green Day
  • Lucky Star - Madonna
  • High - James Blunt
  • Feeling All Right - Joe Cocker
  • Dyer Maker - Led Zeppelin
  • Texas Flood - Stevie Ray Vaughn
  • Evenflow - Pearljam
  • Are You Gonna Go My Way? - Lenny Kravitz
  • Hanging By A Moment - Lifehouse
  • Sweet Home Alabama - Lynrd Skynrd
  • If You Could Only See - Tonic
  • Push - Matchbox 20
  • All Apologies - Nirvana
  • Voodoo Chile - Stevie Ray Vaughn
  • Vasoline - Stone Temple Pilots
  • Yellow Ledbetter - Pearljam
  • Message In A Bottle - The Police
  • Creep - Radiohead
  • Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Beast Of Burden - The Rolling Stones
  • Black Magic Woman - Santana
  • Superstition - Stevie Wonder
  • Plush - Stone Temple Pilots
  • Drops Of Jupiter - Train
  • Red Red Wine - UB40
  • One - U2
  • Blister In The Sun - Violent Femmes
  • Vertigo - U2
  • Beautiful Day - U2
  • Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon
  • With Or Without You - U2
  • Samba Pa Ti - Santana
  • Cream - Prince
  • Never Take The Place Of Your Man - Prince
  • Rape Me - Nirvana
  • Champagne Supernova - Oasis
  • Every Breath You Take - The Police
  • Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
  • Bad Fish - Sublime
  • Santeria - Sublime
  • Close To Me - The Cure
  • White Wedding - Billy Idol
  • Mony Mony - Billy Idol
  • Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
  • Say It Isn't So - Weezer
  • Sweater Song - Weezer
  • Island In The Sun - Weezer
  • Paradise City - Guns N Roses
  • Knockin On Heaven's Door - Guns N Roses
  • Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
  • My Hero - Foo Fighters
  • Time Of Your Life - Green Day
  • When The Levy Breaks - Led Zeppelin
  • Rock N Roll - Led Zeppelin
  • Last Kiss - Pearljam
  • Black - Pearljam
  • Heart Shaped Box - Nirvana
  • Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Desire - U2
  • Melt With You - Modern English
  • Lips Like Sugar - Echo N The Bunnymen
  • Save It For Later - English Beat
  • Angel - Aerosmith
  • Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith
  • You Shook Me All NIght Long - AC/DC
  • Loser - Beck
  • Heart Of Glass - Blondie
  • Old Time Rock N Roll - Bob Seger
  • My Best Friend's Girl - The Cars
  • Just What I Needed - The Cars
  • I Want You To Want Me - Cheap Trick
  • Surrender - Cheap Trick
  • Low - Cracker
  • Suzie Q - Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
  • Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
  • Smoke On The Water - Deep Purple
  • Boys Of Summer - Don Henley
  • All She Wants To Do Is Dance - Don Henley
  • Hotel California - Eagles
  • I Can't Tell You Why - Eagles
  • Heartache Tonight - Eagles
  • Best Of My Love - Eagles
  • You Look Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
  • She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals
  • Got You Where I Want You - The Flys
  • In My Hands - Fuel
  • Cars - Gary Numan
  • Faith - George Michael
  • We Got The Beat - The Go-Go's
  • Need You Tonight - INXS
  • New Sensation - INXS
  • What You Need - INXS
  • Devil Inside - INXS
  • Jane Says - Jane's Addiction
  • I Love Rock N Roll - Joan Jett
  • La Bamba - Richie Vallens
  • Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
  • Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
  • Enter Sandman - Metallica
  • Your Love - The Outfield
  • We Belong - Pat Benatar
  • Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
  • Some Like It Hot - Robert Palmer
  • Addicted To Love - Robert Palmer
  • Love Will Keep Us Alive - Eagles
  • Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
  • Legs - ZZ Top
  • Thank You - ZZ Top
  • Free Fallin - Tom Petty
  • Runnin Down A Dream - Tom Petty
  • Waiting For A Girl Like You - Foreigner
  • Talkin In Your Sleep - Romantics
  • Everyone Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears
  • Metro - Berlin
  • Beds Are Burnin - Midnight Oil
  • Bad Case Of Loving You - Robert Palmer
  • Hot Legs - Rod Stewart
  • Jumper - 3rd Eye Blind
  • 867-5309 Jenny - Tommy Tutone
  • Hold The Line - Toto
  • Pretty Woman - Van Halen
  • One Headlight - Wallflowers
  • China Girl - David Bowie
  • Including a ton of mellow - Guitar dinner music

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, New Year's Eve Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • Hooch ROCKS! They were fantastic!! They showed up on time and gave an awesome performance! We would definitely hire them again and highly recommend them for any event that needs a live band that sounds fantastic and can really get the party going!! -- Kathleen P, Irvine, CA, 12/9/2011
  • Wayne and all the guys were amazing. We hired them for our wedding of about 100 people and they had everyone dancing and smiling. Our photos from the day of the event show nothing but smiles on the dance floor. The venue only allowed the band to come an hour early but they wanted to come even earlier to be professional and on point with sound. They still did an exceptional job with only an hour to set up. I'd recommend Hooch for any event that you plan on having a good time with good music. They even learned how to play all our mother-son, father-daughter and first dance songs so we could dance to live music rather than CD. Hooch ROCKS! -- Stephanie C, Santa Ana, CA, 3/19/2011
  • Hooch did an amazing job at our wedding!! Everyone was dancing and had a great time the whole night - the band went above and beyond and was even playing random song requests, reading the music from a guest's iphone. I would recommend them to anyone, they are incredibly talented and great guys. -- Katie W, Palm Springs, CA, 5/22/2010
  • We had a great time with all the members of Hootch. They were easy going and very accommodating. They got the crowd up and dancing, even on stage! Our guests are still commenting on how much fun they were. The lead guitarist performed a few songs with our daughter. She couldn't say enough kind words about him! We highly recommend Hootch. -- Beth J, San Diego, CA, 1/23/2010
  • This is the second time our college has hired Hooch to perform and they did not disappoint. They are always a pleasure to work with and provide a non-stop energetic performance. We will definetly ask them back again! They are highly recommended! -- Janna K, Claremont, CA, 2/13/2009
  • Everyone from both myself and the groom, all the guests, other vendors and the staff at our venue could not stop gushing over what a wonderful job Hooch did at our wedding. They went out of our way to accommodate every single one of our requests and made the ceremony heavenly. My new husband and I have spent hours raving to each other about how talented the musicians were, it was the absolute highlight of the entire wedding. Hooch SERIOUSLY ROCKS. FYI, every single song they did was indistinguishable from the original version, except where they made it sound even better! BOOK EM! -- Shawn B, Costa Mesa, CA, 8/3/2008
  • Hooch was great at our company event!!! Everyone loved them and their music was awesome. They played fantastic! Thank you~ -- Gina M, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 7/3/2008
  • I hired my buddy's band to celebrate my retirement. It was a great time watching them play. I had always heard about and seen pictures of the group, but now I know how great they are!!! I had a great time with the guys after their show was over also. Thanks Hooch. :) -- Dan M, Moreno Valley, CA, 3/29/2009
  • I'm in love with your bass player. I know he's married, but I still want to give him a big kiss!!! Can I be a Hooch groupie? Seriously, you guys are fantastic! -- Becky H, Fontana, CA, 2/21/2009
  • We were so happy with Hooch playing at our wedding. We had only heard small samples of their music over the Internet so we basically went on crossed fingers that they were any good. During the entire wedding, everyone kept commenting on how great the band was. Furthermore, they accomodated any requests we had before the wedding and came through in the end. Each member of the band was sincere and helpful and we truely felt they wanted to make 3 hours of music the best 3 hours possible, AND THEY DID!! Thank you so much Hooch! -- Johnson L, Redondo Beach, CA, 6/1/2007
  • Hooch went all the way to help us have a great wedding. They played alt all of the requests we threw at them, and they came prepared. They planned many tunes in advance from our favorite groups. Hooch ranged from mellow classics in the early set to dance tunes, to hard rockers later in the evening. They made everyone happy, and we loved Hooch! -- Stuart P, Santa Monica, CA, 9/8/2007
  • Hooch was a smash hit at our wedding. All of our guests from 12-92 years old commented on how good the band was. They have a great play list and were willing and able to perform requests. We did not feel like we were just another gig to these guys. They listened to what we wanted and went above and beyond to accomodate our needs. They arrived early and in the 5 hour gig only took one 15 minute break. I've never seen that before. Hooch took this job seriously. Hooch is not only a great band, but is also respectful, professional, accomodating and a lot of fun. Wayne, Charlie & Laurence are great guys and real gentlemen. We are extremely fortunate that we hired Hooch as our wedding band and highly recommend them. -- Robert T, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 7/15/2006
  • 2 words "Hooch Rocks". I had hooch play at my wedding this past weekend and man they turned it out. I gave them a song list which mostly consisted of Red Hot Chili Peppers, and boy did they jam. Everyone was complimenting all night on how much they sounded and played just like the band they were covering. Even the older crowd was impressed. All I know is that I am trying to find another excuse to have shindig so I can here them jam. Thanks Hooch you guys are sick. Everett & Naomi P.S Also their professionalism was unbelievable -- Everett M, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 5/12/2007
  • Large party; mostly 35-60 yo's. Everyone raved about the band. They were terrific and made our party extra special. Definitely will hire again -- Marje B, Mission Viejo, CA, 12/31/2010
  • The band was a great bunch of guys, and they played many cool tunes. Loved hanging out at the festival with friends listening to great music. -- Courtney L, Rosemead, CA, 3/8/2009
  • They were great. We had a very wide age range at our party, everyone was happy with the music the band played. We will definitely recommend Hooch to friends and family. Thanks for the great music... -- Jeramie D, Hemet, CA, 7/4/2008
  • We hired Hooch to perform for our birtday celebration. They were amazing!! They performed for a solid 4 hours, and played not only songs they knew, but all of our requests. Very nice people, respected all of our wishes, and put on a great show. We'll definately hire them again! -- Stacy S, Riverside, CA, 3/9/2008
  • Hooch was a great band for our event. They played a lot of great music, and everyone was happy. They knew a lot of requests that people threw at them, and could go from mellow, to rock in a flick of a switch. Awesome group. -- Jimmie J, Ontario, CA, 5/11/2008
  • Hooch helped make our party spectacular. We rocked and danced, and partied hard. Thanks Hooch. -- Jay D, Temecula, CA, 5/25/2008
  • I am really glad that we chose Hooch to play at my 40th birthday party. The guys were all really nice and they played all of the songs that my friends and I know and love. My husband even requested a special song for me and they were happy to accomodate! Hooch definitely rocks! -- Dan N, Carlsbad, CA, 10/20/2007
  • Hooch added just the right thing to my party to make it unforgettable.They were great. Would definatly recommed for any event. -- Kory H, Yucaipa, CA, 8/18/2007
  • The band was excellent! Everyone said that this was the best party they had ever been too, the band HOOCH MADE the Party. They could sing just about anything. We loved them so much that we paid for 2 extra hours to keep them around longer. And at about 12:30am, we needed to quiet down a bit, so the lead singer grabbed his acoustic Guitar and played on the patio. He sang just about every request thrown at him. It was truely a great experience, we highly recommend this band. The party was for a combined 30th and 50th birthday party...And all the guests loved HOOCH!!!! -- April H, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 4/28/2007
  • Party was a complete success and Hooch was a big part of it! We were celebrating my 40th B-Day and it was a blast! This totally beat having a DJ. Hooch got the people into the party and there was plenty of dancing. I totally recommend Hooch to everyone and I will hire them again for future parties. Hooch rocks! Jose & Victoria -- Jose B, Alta Loma, CA, 6/30/2007
  • This was the 2nd show Hooch has performed for us, and they were awesome once again! Their song list was totally different from the first show. We really enjoyed Goo Goo Dolls, Train, and The Doors!! -- Terry V, Corona, CA, 3/24/2007
  • I LOVE THIS BAND .. THEY PLAY EVERYTHING THAT A YOUNG CROWD AND OLDER CROWD WOULD LOVE TO LISTEN TO.I HAVE BOOKED HOOCH 4 TIMES AND THEY ARE THE ONLY BAND I'LL PICK. IM 31 AND MY PARTIES AGE GROUP IS 25- 38 AND THEY JUST GO WILD WITH THERE MUSIC.. -- Misty B, Chino, CA, 2/25/2006
  • The band was AWESOME!!!! I couldn't have asked for anything more. They played a variety of 80's and classic rock. We had sooo.... much fun!!! The night was difinately one not to forget. -- Alexandra Z, South Gate, CA, 10/8/2005
  • Hooch are as professional as they are talented. They took many requests, and left everyone happy, and worn out from dancing. Go Hooch! -- Dani R, Irvine, CA, 4/15/2007
  • The band was great .They came ready to rock and they did. Hooch played all the music we requested, and lots more,,,they rocked with the 80's - 2005. cool band I would defiantly use them again . -- Misty B, Fontana, CA, 9/10/2005
  • We love these guys. This is the 2nd time we've had Hooch play for us. Props to the guys, they're a great band! See you next party! -- Lawyer O, Diamond Bar, CA, 9/23/2006
  • Great band. Great party. Played everything we requested & more. Thank you. -- Amber S, Menifee, CA, 5/27/2006
  • Thanks guys for playing my birthday. It was a total blast. You rock!! -- Scott B, Escondido, CA, 5/6/2006
  • Excellent band. Very professional. Guaranteed we'll hire Hooch again. Made grandpa's 80'th great for everyone. -- Bob E, Fontana, CA, 3/18/2006
  • This is the 2nd time we've had Hooch play a party for us, and this time they were even better than the first!! Will definitely use them again. -- Guadalupe B, South Gate, CA, 3/4/2006
  • It's 1AM, and we just partied so hard!! All our crew loves hooch. The paradise city closer was so f***N cool~! -- Katie K, Burbank, CA, 8/10/2007
  • We had the time of our lives dancing, and rocking out! So much better than a D.J. Hooch is awesome! -- Susan J, Anaheim, CA, 4/14/2007
  • Everything was perfect!! I would definatly use you again! Thank You. -- Linzy M, Riverside, CA, 11/24/2007
  • They made the party! Everyone loved them! Great choice of songs to really give the party a fun atmoshpere. I would definately have them back! -- Joell V, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, 9/9/2006
  • Awesome group! This band went way beyond expectations. They went out of their way to make the party enjoyable for everyone. They're very professional and really know how to play music enjoyed by all. People danced that hadn't danced in years. Some people never got off of the dance floor! By the end of the evening no one remained seated. People have talked about the party for days, with many comments about how the band made the party happen. Thanks guys. -- Pauline B, Lake Forest, CA, 4/15/2006
  • We are officially now part of the Hooch fan club. Just call us the Hoochie Mamas!!! LOL We will have you guys back soon for another fiesta. Too good not to do it again! ;) -- Suzy Q, Yorba Linda, CA, 8/17/2007
  • We just finished rockin' N dancing our *sses off! Hooch rocked our world! A great time was had by all. :)- -- Ho C, Arcadia, CA, 8/3/2007
  • Hooch put on a great performance! We are so happy we found this site. It helped us find great entertainment that everyone loved. Thanks Hooch! -- Terry V, Corona, CA, 2/23/2007
  • We had a festival with Hooch AND Sleeve playing back to back sets. Both bands are awesome, and great guys. We were dancing for hours, and between sets they even DJ'd for us. The best party we could have had straight up! -- Jennifer L, Fullerton, CA, 2/17/2008
  • These guys were great. They came early, setup quickly, were very great musicians/performers, and everyone had a great time. Thanks Hooch! -- Melanie B, Norwalk, CA, 11/13/2009
  • Hooch rocked all of us girls, and even had the guys dancing too. We loved the 80's mix, and will without a doubt hire them next year. -- Hilary J, Fontana, CA, 10/18/2009
  • Hooch was great! They kept all guest entertained, as well as accomodated special request. We were trully pleased by Hooch! I got plenty of compliments for choosing them! -- Mayra T, Upland, CA, 8/8/2009
  • Hooch performed at our wedding reception on Oct. 2. They were great and everyone would not get off the dance floor once the dance music got started!! They were very easy to work with and arrived promptly... it's a definite plus that they have all their own lighting, too! Only thing I wish was that people could hear announcements a little more clearly over music... but trust me, the guests had a BLAST! -- Renee S, Riverside, CA, 10/2/2010
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