OpenRoad

• Jeff Weinstein - Vocals Lead Rhythm/Guitar
• Jacqueline Nicole - Vocals, Piano
• Ed Vargas - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Harp
• Bill Ciullo - Keyboard, Guitar, Vocals
• Lou Ahtty - Bass Guitar, Vocals
• Steve Molinari - Drums

Nominated by KRON TV-4's Best of the Bay TV as one of 2009's "Best Bands in the Bay Area, OpenRoad plays high-energy, instantly recognizable music that will pull you onto the dance floor. The Band is "Open" to tailor music performance for each Client’s guests or audience. From Motown to Modern, we're your "Road" to Classic Dance Hits!

"The OpenRoad Promise"

The band members will go the "extra mile" to make your wedding reception, private party or special event successful!

- Free planning consultation to best understand your event needs, preferences.

- We tailor our song lists, balance dancing music vs. listening music, if needed.

- Songs for all special wedding moments: Wedding Party introductions, First Couple dance, Father Daughter dance, etc.

- We dress to suit your event; whether formal attire for weddings or even theme costumes, as needed.

- Male and female vocalists available for wedding ceremony performance.

OpenRoad plays everything from Classic Rock, 60's-90's, Motown/R&B, Standards, to Current Artist Hits from contemporary artists, e.g., Duffy, Maroon 5, No Doubt and more. For a dinner dance, wedding or special event we can play mellow music first and get your audience rocking later in the evening. Bring your dancing shoes!

The current instrumentation consists of two lead/rhythm guitarists, one that plays blues harp, one plays percussion, bassist, drummer, keyboardist that plays piano, organ, strings effects, acoustic guitar, trombone. Our female vocalist also plays keyboards.

Our group showcases outstanding vocalists with a real flair for connecting with the audience. We feature up to five vocalists in our six piece group. We try to sound just like your favorite songs whether male or female lead vocals with harmony vocals.

• Mercy - Duffy
• Walk Away - Kelly Clarkson
• Ants Marching - Dave Matthews Band
• Here For The Party - Gretchen Wilson
• Ain't No Other Man - Christine Aguilera
• Fallin' - Alicia Keyes
• Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves
• This Love - Maroon 5
• Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
• Just a Girl - No Doubt
• Hella Good - No Doubt
• Say Hey, I Love You - Michael Franti & Spearhead
• Livin' On a Prayer - Bon Jovi
• You Give Love a Bad Name - Bon Jovi
• Workin' for a Livin' - Huey Lewis & the News
• Heart and Soul - Huey Lewis & the News
• Footloose - Kenny Loggins
• Hard to Handle - Black Crowes
• China Grove - Doobie Brothers
• Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
• Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers
• Wild Night - Van Morrison
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• Brown-Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Game of Love - Santana/Michelle Branch
• Smooth - Santana
• No One To Depend On/E Ways - Santana
• Oye Como Va - Santana
• Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Q. - Santana
• Get This Party Started - Pink
• I Wish - Stevie Wonder
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder
• Signed Sealed and Delivered - Stevie Wonder
• Lady Marmalade - Patty Labelle
• Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
• The Break Up Song - Greg Kihn
• Rock This Town - Stray Cats
• Jump Jive and Wail - Brian Setzer
• My Girl - The Temptations
• Get Ready - The Temptations
• Unchain My Heart - Ray Charles
• All Day Music - War
• Heard It Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
• Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
• Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
• Let's Stay Together - Tina Turner
• Proud Mary - Tina Turner
• Hurt So Good - John Mellencamp
• Mustang Sally - The Commitments
• What I Like About You - The Romantics
• Mony Mony - Billy Idol
• Blue - LeAnn Rimes
• From This Moment - Shania Twain
• Lights - Journey
• Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates
• Sweet Home Chicago - Blues Brothers
• Shout - Isley Brothers
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Come Away With Me - Nora Jones
• Don't Know Why - Nora Jones
• Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
• Love Shack - B52s
• Runaway - Bonnie Raitt
• Only Want To Be With You - Hootie & the Blowfish
• I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
• Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
• Respect - Aretha Franklin
• I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
• Twist & Shout - The Beatles
• You Are The Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
• The Way You Look Tonight - Tony Bennett
• Save The Last Dance For Me - Michael Buble'
• Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
• Love-Wedding Songs
• For My Wedding - Don Henley
• When You Say Nothing At All - Allison Krause
• In My Life - The Beatles
• The Wedding Song - Peter, Paul & Mary
• You're Still The One - Shania Twain
• Your Song - Elton John
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
• Unforgettable - Nat King/Natalie Cole
• At Last - Etta James
• Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• OpenRoad and Ed Vargas are absolutely amazing. The band was fantastic, so fun to dance to and they learned new songs for my wedding. I was incredibly impressed and so were all of my guests. I'm so thankful they performed at my wedding. I couldn't have found a better band. Ed was continually professional on our dealings/coordination - and was very eager to please and make sure everything went smooth. Thank you, OpenRoad. If any of you reading this want further info - feel free to email me at lisasun45@hotmail.com -- Lisa B, San Francisco, CA, 3/7/2009
• Originally, we were unsure about having a band vs. having a D.J. because there were certain songs we really wanted that weren't on the song list of the band. After expressing my concerns to Ed Vargas, the band leader/contact, Ed agreed that the band would learn over 10 new songs, just for our wedding! (Most other bands we contacted were willing to learn two at the most.) The band ended up being great and we're really glad we went with live music over a D.J. All of our friends and family raved about the band, saying their high energy kept the dance floor full throughout the night. As a result, the night flew by and everyone was disappointed when it was over. -- Kristen H, Pleasanton, CA, 7/4/2008
• We have booked with OpenRoad to play at our previous Crab Feeds which were held at the Church Hall accommodating 350 attendees. Our organization and attendees truly enjoy the performance that OpenRoad provides and this year was no exception. Though this year we changed venues to the Robert Livermore Community Center which provided a more favorable stage layout for the band as well as a better dance floor area. We received numerous comments on the success of our event and the band, the music they played were frequently mentioned as outstanding, great, and truly enjoyable. Again Thanks for playing at our event again this year -- Steven W, Livermore, CA, 1/17/2009
• I would like to thank the “OpenRoad” band for doing such a great job at our annual crab feed at St. Michael’s Church in Livermore. You have played for us for three years now and you just get better. Your renditions of the old classics were excellent, better than most I have heard. Throughout the night while you were playing I heard from numerous people about how well you were and where did I find you etc… It was truly a pleasure having you join us for dinner and dancing to the music. Thank you and we hope to see you again next year, Michael Valent Crab Feed Chairman 2006, 2007 Asistant Chairman 2008 -- Michael V, Livermore, CA, 1/12/2008
• OpenRoad was hired based on their experience playing for Jack London Square 4th of July Festivals since 2004. They play a wide range of music styles to entertain different age groups, e.g., from Classic Rock, Motown/R&B, to hits from contemporary artists. We wanted to get our visitors involved and excited for this event. OpenRoad collaborated to include two dance contests with their performance. We got some great photos of the participants and winners! OpenRoad will be asked to perform at future events at Jack London Square. -- Doug H, Oakland, CA, 8/25/2007

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