Essex

• Scott MacDonald - keyboards
• Aaron Gayden - Bass, Vocals
• Barbara Mason - Lead Vocals
• Don Schwarz - Lead Guitar
• Nick Auriemmo - Drums, vocals
• Grace Sauser - Lead Vocals

ESSEX was nominated as one of the Top Wedding Bands for the 2011 KCRA A-List after being honored as a Top 5 Wedding Band for the 2010 KCRA A-List! ESSEX has been called the most entertaining band in the Sacramento area and our client testimonials prove it. With star quality male and female vocalists, the most talented musicians and supporting vocalists, and full and exciting professional sound, ESSEX delivers on a highly consistent basis with the versatility and grace you'd expect from a world class entertainment act. ESSEX plays everything 100% live - no tracks!

No event is too large or too small. Advanced choreography, lighting, professional DJ services, and the most memorable experiences -- all provided at the most surprisingly affordable price!

We'll tailor options to fit your specific needs, and work hard to fit within your budget. And we can always go bigger, if you wish, and offer additional musicians to provide the most expressive effect.

Contact us today for your personalized quote and be sure to ask for our website to see what so many clients have said about us. Let's get this party started!

• Raise Your Glass - Pink
• Teenage Dream - Katy Perry
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
• Let's Get It Started (2004) - Black Eyed Peas
• What I Got (1996) - Sublime
• Hey Ya (2003) - Outkast
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• Play That Funky Music (1976) - Wild Cherry
• Mony Mony (1987) - Billy Idol
• Billie Jean (1982) - Michael Jackson
• I Will Survive (1979) - Gloria Gaynor
• Basketcase (1994) - Green Day
• September - Earth
• Love Shack (1989) - B-52s
• This Love (2007) - Maroon 5
• Bust a Move (1989) - Young MC
• Hit Me - Best Shot (1980) - Pat Benatar
• Funkytown (1980) - Lipps
• I Love Rock N Roll (1981) - Joan Jett
• The Milkshake Song (2003) - Kelis
• Don't Stop Believing - Journey
• Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
• Killing Me Softly (1996) - Fugees
• Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
• Let's Stay Together - Al Green
• Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
• Bad Girls - Donna Summers
• My Prerogative (1989) - Bobby Brown
• We Are Family (1995) - Sister Sledge
• Long Train Running (1973) - Doobie Brothers
• Brick House (1977) - Commodores
• Boogie Oogie Oogie (1978) - Taste of Honey
• Let's Get it On - Marvin Gaye
• Groove is in the Heart (1990) - Deelite
• Shook Me (1980) - AC/DC
• At Last (1961) - Etta James
• Twist and Shout (1963) - The Beatles
• La Bamba (1958) - Richie Valens
• Unforgettable (1991) - Natalie Cole
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• What I Like About You (1980) - The Romantics
• Baby Got Back (1992) - Sir Mix A lot
• Living on a Prayer (1986) - Bon Jovi
• Crazy in Love (2003) - Beyonce
• Hips Don't Lie (2006) - Shakira w/Wyclef
• Hot in Here (2002) - Nelly
• My Humps (2005) - Black Eyed Peas
• Sweet Home Alabama (1976) - Lynyrd Skynard
• Don't Ya (2005) - Pussycat Dolls
• Get Down Tonight (1975) - KC and the Sunshine Band
• Le Freak (1978) - Chic
• Ladies Night (1979) - Kool and the Gang
• Good Times (1979) - Chic
• Santeria (1996) - Sublime
• Friends in Low Places (1990) - Garth Brooks
• Before He Cheats (2006) - Carrie Underwood
• Brown Eyed Girl (1967) - Van Morrison
• Folsom Prison Blues (1956) - Johnny Cash
• Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
• Holiday - Madonna
• Give it to Me Baby - Rick James
• Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani
• Dancing Queen - Abba
• Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran
• Oye Como Va - Santana
• One Love - Bob Marley
• Never There - Cake
• I wanna be your lover - Prince
• 1999 - Prince
• Erotic City - Prince
• American Boy (2009) - Estelle feat. Jay-Z
• We Got the Beat - The Go-Gos
• Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard
• Redneck Woman - Gretchen Wilson
• Poker Face/Just Dance - Lady Gaga
• California Gurlz - Katy Perry
• All Night Long - Lionel Ritchie
• Don't Stop Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
• I Got A Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
• Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
• Lights - Journey
• Kiss - Prince
• Take Your Time - S.O.S. Band
• Faith - George Michael
• Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves
• Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
• Forget You - Cee-Lo Green
• Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks
• Call Me - Blondie
• Roam - B-52's
• Would I Lie To You - Eurythmics
• Dont You Forget About Me - Simple Minds
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder
• Rock With You - Michael Jackson
• Jenny/8675309 - Tommy Tutone
• Shake Your Body - Michael Jackson
• Stand By Me - Ben E. King
• I Wanna Be a Millionaire - Travie McCoy
• Beautiful Girls - Sean Kingston
• Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
• One Way or Another - Blondie
• You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon

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

• I enjoyed Essex tremendously. They have a lot of energy and the singing was absoutly by the female leads. They were super easy to work with and very friendly. -- Renee P, Stockton, CA, 12/12/2008
• Essex was recommended to me by a family friend and I could not be more happy that I booked them for my wedding. Grace was awesome during all of the pre-event planning and made me feel very comfortable with everything. There really aren't enough good words to describe how their performance was during the reception. All of my guests raved about them, and the floor was packed until the very end of the night. The show was high energy and very entertaining. I loved every single sing they played, and if I ever need a live band again Essex will be my first choice. Thanks for an awesome night!!!! -- Jamie G, Sacramento, CA, 9/20/2008
• We booked Essex for our Wedding in Tahoe in September and they were totally awesome! From the time we booked them, they were very easy to work with and responded quickly to any questions or requests that we had. We received several compliments on the band during and after the wedding and several of our guests asked for their contact information. I highly recommend booking Essex for your events. They were fun, sounded GREAT, were reliable and really got our party going! -- Melissa S, Incline Village, NV, 9/23/2007
• Essex put on a Stellar show! This band kept our party dancing all night, their energy level and enthusiasm was contagious to our family and friends. From the opening song to the last late night groove, every member of Essex put in their very best performance. We couldn't have asked for a more entertaining, fun and easy to work with group. Thanks Essex band, John and Mary Stanfield -- John S, Lee Vining, CA, 8/18/2007
• Essex was excellent and was as good as bigger name cover bands like the Cheeseballs and Tainted love. People at our party raved about them. A score of 10 doesn't justify how good they really were. I would hire them in a heart beat anytime. I also liked being able to arrange the music list in the order I wanted.. Thanks again.. -- Scott L, Placerville, CA, 8/14/2005

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