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LOCATION:
Los Angeles, California

TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Los Angeles, CA.

SURROUNDING AREA:
Alhambra, Bell Gardens, Glendale, Huntington Park, Maywood, Monterey Park, Bell, Hollywood, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Montebello, South Gate, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Inglewood, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Culver City, Downey, El Monte, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, Toluca Lake, Universal City, Willowbrook, Compton, La Canada, Montrose, North Hollywood.

PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Jazz Band

ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Jazz Duo, Jazz Trio

GENRE:
Brazilian, Broadway, Funk, Fusion, Jazz, Latin, Motown

AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, 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, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

PERFORMING SINCE:
2002

PAY RANGE:
$200-$5000 per job

INFLUENCES:
Pat Metheny, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Herbie Hancock, George Benson

George began his classical guitar studies at the age of 13 at the famed Apollon Conservatory of Music in Greece. The following year he was already performing in student recitals and immersed himself in the study of Jazz on the electric guitar. George attended the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy summer session in Michigan at age 16, and was accepted at USC's Thornton School of Music as a Studio/Jazz Guitar major the following year. George has studied and played with some of the finest musicians in the world. He has performed professionally for over 12 years and has extensive stage and studio credits.

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Instant Contact Form To contact 'Arrested Moment', please fill out the form below and click the "Continue" button. If you're a first-time user, please click here to see why you'll enjoy the convenience and peace of mind that the Gigmasters secured booking system provides. My name is: first name last name My e-mail address is (required) My alternate e-mail address is (recommended) My phone number is: (required) ( ) - Ext. I am a: Bride/Groom Friend or Relative of Bride/Groom Club/Restaurant Owner Fellow Musician Event Planner Talent Agent Wedding Planner Just Someone Throwing A Party I am looking for entertainment for my: Anniversary Awards Night Bachelor Party Bachelorette Party Banquet Bar Mitzvah Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party Casino Celebration Children's Birthday Party Chinese New Year Party Christening Christmas Party Church Service Cinco De Mayo Party Club Coffee Shop College Reunion Commitment Ceremony Community Event Convention Corporate Function Country Club Cruise Ship Daytona 500 Party Dinner Dance Easter Celebration Election Day Party Family Reunion Father's Day Party Festival Fraternity Function Fund Raiser Funeral Graduation Party Grand Opening Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration High School Reunion Hotel Jingle July 4th Party Kentucky Derby Party Labor Day Party March Madness Party Mardi Gras Party Memorial Day Party Mother's Day Party Movie Soundtrack New Year's Eve Party Oktoberfest Party Olympics Party Oscar Party Picnic Private Party Prom Quinceañera Resort Restaurant Reunion Saint Patrick's Day Party School Assembly Shower Ski Lodge Sorority Function Studio Session Superbowl Party Temple Thanksgiving Celebration Tour de France Party Trade Show TV Soundtrack Valentine's Day Party Veteran's Day Party Wedding World Cup Party The entertainment I'm looking for is: (please choose a maximum of 3 categories) Jazz Duo Jazz Trio Live Band The style of music I'm looking for is: Brazilian   Broadway   Funk   Fusion   Jazz   Latin   Motown   This is a one-time ongoing  event taking place at: venue name preferred venue list city state/province Alaska Alabama Alberta Arkansas Arizona British Columbia California Colorado Connecticut DC Delaware Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana North Carolina North Dakota Nebraska New Brunswick Newfoundland New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Nevada New York Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Pennsylvania Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Virgin Islands Vermont Washington Wisconsin West Virginia Wyoming Yukon The event date is: January February March April May June July August September October November December 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2008 2009 2010 2011   Entertainment is needed for ½ 1 1 ½ 2 2 ½ 3 3 ½ 4 4 ½ 5 5 ½ 6 6 ½ 7 7 ½ 8 8 ½ 9 9 ½ 10 10 ½ 11 11 ½ 12 12 ½ hours beginning at 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 a.m  p.m. The approximate number of guests expected is: Fewer than 25 25-49 50-99 100-199 200-299 300-499 500 or more Please provide details about your event, such as the specific type of entertainment you need, the venue description, etc.

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CLIENT FEEDBACK:  

Great musicians, great music, great fun. Thank you to George and his band for rounding off our wedding in style. All the guests loved the band, and they were so freindly and accomodating that I would gladly recommend Arrested Moment for any special event. thanks, Ed&Michi
--Edward M.
Laguna Beach, CA
3/22/2008

The guys are great! They arrived on time, were very professional and their performance was wonderful! They addedd a sense of class to our corporate awards night. I would love to work with Arrested Moment again in the future!
--Olga H.
Del Mar, CA
2/7/2008

Very talented and professional musicians. A great addition to our New Years eve party.
--Ann C.
Pasadena, CA
12/31/2007

Arrest Moment was perfect! I wanted my 50th Birthday to have a sense of class. They were professional, the Jazz was great and have had numerous compliments on the group. George responded quickly to my emails and phone calls. We would love to use Arrested Moment in the future.
--Jon C.
Arcadia, CA
11/17/2007

George Smith is an extremely talented guitar player, who is also both professional and personable. It was wonderful listening to him perform. He would be a huge asset to anyone's special event.
--Renee R.
Bakersfield, CA
10/6/2007

From the beginning, George was so personable and quick to respond to my emails and phone calls. He accomodated all my special requests and made our wedding an event that we will never forget! Their talent added a uniqueness that our guests especially enjoyed. Much better than a DJ with prerecorded songs! Absolutely a delight to work with! Thank you George! :-)
--Joy S.
Huntington Beach, CA
8/25/2007

Awesome performance! I got more compliments on the band than just about any other aspect of the wedding. Couln't have been better, they really made the nite fun.
--Miguel R.
Indian Wells, CA
6/30/2007

We loved it. We had sax, drums, bass and guitar. They played Miles Davis along with other great blues. They accommodated every request and delivered beyond expectation. George, thank you so much for an incredible night of music. Everyone loved your band. All our best to you and yours and thanks again for delivering more then we had imagined. Best Regards, Clay & Catherine Burton
--Clay B.
Los Angeles, CA
6/30/2007

The band was wonderful. They showed up early and were dressed appropriately for our occasion. Many guests complimented on their music. They were professional and very friendly. I highly recommend Arrested Moment.
--Sharon P.
Anaheim, CA
6/3/2007

Arrested Moment was awesome. Our Annual Spouses dinner was made extra special this year with having your group perform. Booking the show was easy and the band was very accomadating. Our Rotary Club was very impressed with the wide range of songs the band knew. They thought it was one of the best times we have had as a group together. We would love to have Arressted Moment perform again for us--Again they were simply AWESOME!!!
--Tina L.
Taft, CA
2/14/2007

the band was professional, courteous, and adaptive, which were all very important qualities to possess for our somewhat "spontaneous" schedule. george and the guys were noticably accomplished musicians and they provided an electricity to the event that people were very receptive to. i would highly recommend the band again for any event and if i ever put an event on in the area again, i will definitely use george and his guys. SUPERB!
--John C.
Long Beach, CA
2/10/2007

The group arrived on time, and conducted themselves very professionally throughout the evening. I'm sure they received very positive feedback directly from our guests, because I got nothing but praise on their talent. They were exactly what we needed for our event.
--Kevin M.
Pomona, CA
1/19/2007

Arrested Moment exceeded my expectations greatly. They were punctual, accommodated all of my requests, and were extremely professional. I will definitely be using them again.
--Kristina K.
Newport Beach, CA
12/9/2006

Awsome band. Came early and well prepared. Wonderful and talented musicians. We paid for an extra soxophonist and it was well worth it. The band set a beautiful and jazzy mood for the wedding. We strongly recommend Arrested Moment.
--Linda W.
West Hill, CA
5/28/2006

Arrested moment was a delight to have at our party. They really contributed to it being a very special event.
--Robert H.
Bellflower, CA
4/22/2006

Arrested Moment was a terrific addition to our employee holiday party. They are a very professional group and I would hire them again and recommend them to anyone who needs a good, dependable, and talented jazz quartet for their event.
--April R.
Los Angeles, CA
12/8/2007

Great group. Perfect for our event. They were very friendly and accommodating. On time and on key. George was great to work with and even learned some songs for my event. Highly recommended.
--Danny B.
Santa Barbara, CA
5/27/2007

Arrested Moment was easy to work with, beginning from when we first contacted them to the final performance at our Prom. They arrived early, set up their instruments and were dressed appropriately. Their music was smooth and exactly what we were looking for. I reccomend Arrested Moment to anyone looking for a professional looking and sounding band that is easy to work with.
--Krishna M.
Long Beach, CA
5/20/2006

They really sounded great, were able to set up quickly and accomodated our needs by extending their set.
--Ken H.
Malibu, CA
7/15/2006

The gentlemen were very nice, they fit our party perfectly.
--Karen M.
Los Angeles, CA
12/20/2006

Great band at a great value! They made the party a success.
--Andre L.
Thousand Oaks, CA
5/6/2006

Arrested Moment was fantastic! I would definitely recommend them to all my friends!
--Edna B.
Malibu, CA
8/31/2008

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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, October 18, 2008
8:00PM - Wedding
Pasadena, CA

PAST APPEARANCES:
Friday, September 26, 2008
6:00PM - Wedding
Malibu, CA

Sunday, August 31, 2008
6:00PM - Wedding
Malibu, CA
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
7:30PM - Birthday Party
Irvine, CA

Saturday, March 22, 2008
8:30PM - Wedding
Laguna Beach, CA
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Thursday, February 07, 2008
5:30PM - Awards Night
Del Mar, CA
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Monday, December 31, 2007
8:30PM - Private Party
Pasadena, CA
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Saturday, December 29, 2007
7:00PM - Wedding
Anaheim, CA

Friday, December 14, 2007
6:30PM - Private Party
Long Beach, CA

Saturday, December 08, 2007
6:00PM - Corporate Function
Los Angeles, CA
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Saturday, November 17, 2007
7:30PM - Birthday Party
Arcadia, CA
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
5:30PM - Corporate Function
Irvine, CA

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