Happiness Bands

• Liam Leahy - Flute
• Bob Sullivan - Percussion
• Calista Carradine - Vocals
• Roger Harrison - Keyboards, Vocals
• Joe Calderon - Guitar
• Cherie Conner - Bass, Vocals
• Nate Middleton - Steel Drums, Vocals
• Mike Gaddis - Trumpet
• Jim Moseley - Trombone
• Bud Hayes - Harmonica

I have 7 great bands of 2 to 12 professional musicians for any and all festive occasions. And to fit any budget.

THE HAPPINESS DANCE BAND (Rock, Soul, Disco, popular dance music from the 50's to 2011)– 5 to 12 pieces;

THE HAPPINESS JAZZ TRIO;

THE HAPPINESS LATIN JAZZ BAND (Red Hot Latin music from Brazil, Cuba and beyond) – 4 to 8 pieces;

THE HAPPINESS CARIBBEAN BAND (Music from the Islands featuring steel drums, flute and congas) – 2 to 5 pieces;

THE HAPPINESS BLUES BAND – 4 to 10 pieces;

THE HAPPINESS COUNTRY AND WESTERN BAND – 3 to 6 pieces.

Each of these bands has an extensive song list and performs regularly throughout southern California. Each band can be made larger or smaller according to your exact needs. And we have a variety of world-class singers ready to perform.

The services offered by The Happiness Bands are very reasonably priced. In a personal consultation your needs will be discussed and the scope of your event and the cost will be determined. Depending on the size of the band, the distance the band will need to travel, the size of the venue and how long we're needed to play, the cost can range from $200 to $5,000 per event.

If your event requires several different bands to perform throughout the event, this is no problem for us and we will arrange with you a package that suits your budget.

We have a variety of world class singers, too. The premier Happiness Dance Band rocks to the Great Classics of Rock, Soul and all types of dance music from Waltz to Swing, from Cha Cha to Hip Hop. If it is danced to, we do it! These professional musicians have hundreds of years of experience between them. Call us for your next party, wedding, corporate event, festival, night club gig for the music that will make you and your guests happy.

We also have a dance instructor who tours with us - Noelle North. Noelle is magical at teaching any crowd to do any dance (ballroom, Latin, disco, country -- you name it) and then she gets them up on the floor having fun. She will also be the judge if you want a dance contest - and provide trophies!


She is a big hit every time she does an event with one of our bands.

Here's what some of our recent customers say:

"The Happiness Dance Band with Tricia Kelly made our party! First,jazz for eating and talking to friends; then they switched gears and rocked the house!!
"No one could stay in their seats! In fact,we've been asked by many of the attendees to PLEASE bring them back for more fun....and SOON:-))))
"Wow! We personally danced for two hours and loved every second! Thank you Bob! Best party EVER!"

Chuck and Lanna Borom

"Your trio added a very classy and sophisticated air to our event. You looked and sounded fantastic!"

Ann Rich
Montebello Rotary Club

"On behalf of the Sunland Chamber of Commerce,we want to thank you for providing us with some exceptional entertainment. The Happiness Band's music was definitely one of the high points of our Easter Carnival experience. We look forward to having you at our future events."

Fran Loiselle
Executive Director
Sunland, CA Chamber of Commerce

"Susan and I were thrilled with the Happiness Band's performance at our wedding. The fact that so many people rose to their feet and danced was testimony to how good the band was. I loved the special song list tailored to my exact tastes. You even customized the words of our wedding waltz to honor our union specifically. I highly recommend the Happiness Band for any and all occasions!"

Richard Stewart

"You guys sound great! We've very much enjoyed The Happiness Band every time you've performed at our Lodge and want you back again soon."

Earl Bouchard
President
Elks Lodge, Tujunga, CA

Note: There is not enough room on the gigmasters "group members" to display all of the bands members. Here's the entire list:

HAPPINESS BAND MUSICIANS

The seven Happiness Bands are a troop of highly skilled professional musicians.
Additional musicians are brought in at times to accommodate special requests.

VOCALS:
Calista Carradine,
Carmel Helene,
Karla Kelly,
Tricia Kelly,
Lauren Perreau,
Maria Wasserman.

PIANO---KEYBOARDS:
Roger Harrison (vocals),
Matt Lamy,
Gustavo Ramirez,
Mark Simonian (backup vocals),
Terry Williams (backup vocals).

GUITAR:
Joe Calderon,
Karl D'Amico ( vocals),
John Schayer (vocals),
Larry Williams (backup vocals).

BASS:
Cherie Conner (vocals),
Joe Hesse,
John Schayer (vocals),
Roman Sirwinski.

DRUMS-------PERCUSSION:
Neil Briggs,
Doron Eskinazi,
Tony Hill,
Bob Sullivan.

STEEL DRUMS:
Nate Middleton (vocals).

FLUTE:
Liam Leahy,
Nate Middleton(vocals).

SAX:
Jeff Snow,
Jim Warner (backup vocals).

TRUMPET:
Mike Gaddis,
Angelo Petruolo (vocals),
Rob Trabin.

TROMBONE:
Jim Moseley.

The following list is a small sampling of the songs The HAPPINESS BANDS do. If you have special requests for your event we will do them whether they are on these lists or not. No problem.

• Twenty-five or Six to Four - Chicago
• Billy Jean - Michael Jackson
• Brick House - x
• Can't Take My Eyes Off You - x
• Chain of Fools - Arethra Franklin
• Fire - x
• Don't it Make My Brown Eyes Blue - x
• Hot Stuff - x
• I Feel Good - James Brown
• I Want You Back - x
• I Will Survive - Gloria Esteban
• I Wish - x
• Jump Jive and Wail - x
• Jungle Boogie - x
• Knock on Wood - x
• Last Dance - x
• Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
• Midnight Hour - x
• Moon Dance - x
• Oye Como Va - Tito Puentes
• Poker Face - x
• Proud Mary - Credence Clearwater
• Respect - Arethra Franklin
• Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley and the Comets
• Little Runaway - Del Shannon
• Shaky Ground - x
• Shot Gun - x
• Smooth - x
• Smooth Operator - x
• Some Kind of Wonderful - x
• Stormy Monday - x
• Summertime - George Gershwin
• The Letter - x
• Blue Moon - x
• Smile - x
• Thriller - Michael Jackson
• Turn the Beat Around - Gloria Estaban
• Who Do You Think You Are - x
• Your Mama Don't Dance - x
• Game of Love - x
• Birthday - The Beatles
• Low Rider - x
• Wipe Out - x
• Good Times - x
• Fireworks - x
• Forget You - x
• Shake Your Booty - x
• Le Freak - x
• Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
• Work Song - x
• Ain't no Sunshine When You're Gone - x
• Look of Love - x
• Mandy - x
• Sailing - x
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Judy Garland
• Let's Stay Together - x
• Dream a Little Dream of Me - x
• Blue Bayou - Linda Rhonstadt
• Crazy - Patsy Cline Willie Nelson
• You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman - Arethra Franklin
• Yesterday - The Beatles
• Mustang Sally - x
• Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - x
• Feeling Good - x
• You're No Good - x
• Green Dolphin Street - x
• Autumn Leaves - Johnny Mercer
• All the things You Are - x
• All of Me - x
• Afternoon in Paris - x
• Stella by Starlight - x
• This Masquerade - x
• Beautiful Love - x
• Affirmation - x
• Route 66 - x
• Night and Day - Cole Porter
• 500 Miles High - x
• Gee Baby I Ain't No Good For You - x
• You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You - Dean Martin
• Body and Soul - x
• I Could Write a Book - x
• The Song Is You - x
• A Train - Duke Ellington
• Don't get Around Much Anymore - x
• Satin Doll - x
• Alice in Wonderland - x
• All Blues - x
• At Last - x
• Days of Wine and Roses - x
• I Love Paris - x
• L.O.V.E. - x
• I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
• Lullaby in Birdland - x
• Mercy Mercy - x
• Mood Indigo - x
• My Way - Frank Sinatra
• 'Round Midnight - x
• Someday My Prince Will Come - x
• Sugar - x
• There Is No Greater Love - x
• Ain't Misbehavin' - x
• Fever - x
• Honeysuckle Rose - x
• How High The Moon - x
• I Get a Kick Out of You - x
• The Lady Is a Tramp - Frank Sinatra
• Makin' Woopie - x
• There Will Never Be Another You - x
• They Can't Take That Away From Me - x
• New York New York - Frank Sinatra
• Our Love Is Here To Stay - x
• Why Don't You Do Right - x
• When Sonny Gets Blue - x
• As Time Goes By - x
• Cry Me a River - x
• Georgia - Ray Charles
• God Bless the Child - x
• Good Morning Heartache - x
• I Only Have Eyes for You - x
• I'll Be Seeing You - x
• It Had to Be You - x
• La Vie En Rose - Edith Piaff
• Lush Life - x
• Misty - x
• My Funny Valentine - x
• Nature Boy - Nat King Cole
• Shadow of Your Smile - x
• Someone to Watch Over Me - George Gershwin
• Star Dust - x
• Stormy Weather - x
• The Very Thought of You - x
• Unforgettable - x
• You Made Me Love You - x
• Moon River - Andy Williams
• My Favorite Things - x
• Somewhere My Love - x
• Don't Know Why - x
• Since I Fell For You - x
• Time After Time - x
• I Can't Make You Love Me - x
• Let's Fall In Love - x
• Pick Yourself Up - x
• Love Me Like a River Does - x
• Your Heart Is As Black As The Night - x
• Worrisome Heart - x
• Who Will Comfort Me - x
• Make Someone Happy - x
• On The Sunny Side Of The Street - x
• You Do Something To Me - x
• Farther On Up The Road - x
• I've Got a Crush on You - x
• Hallelujah I Love Him So - x
• I Idolize You - x
• Use Me Up - x
• Fly Me to the Moon - x
• I Got Rhythm - George Gershwin
• It Was Just One of Those Things - x
• Blue Bossa - x
• Besame Mucho - x
• Girl From Ipanema - x
• One Note Samba - x
• Black Magic Woman - Santana
• Sway - x
• Tico Tico - x
• Song For My Father - x
• Spain - Chick Corea
• My Little Boat - x
• Caravan - Duke Ellington
• Wave - x
• Samba de Opheu - x
• Sabor a Mi - x
• Black Orpheus - x
• Meditation - x
• How Insensitive - x
• Here's That Rainy Day - x
• Carnival - x
• Begin the Beguine - Cole Porter
• Desafinado - x
• Corcovado - x
• Little Sunflower - x
• Nague - x
• Tin Tin Dao - x
• St Thomas - x
• Trieste - x
• Hot Hot Hot - x
• Perhaps - Perhaps
• So Nice - x
• Tea for Two - x
• Where or When - x
• Mombo Inn - x
• Cantaloupe Island - x
• Watermelon Man - x

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Sweet 16 Parties...and more.

• The first 4 hours the Happiness Dance Band played classic rock and got everyone hopping, the vocals and music were great. The second 4 hours the Happiness Jazz Trio played, their jazz smoothed out the night. I could not of asked for two better bands. -- Breck J, Santa Clarita, CA, 9/16/2011