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Phunky Blue Jeans Classic Rock Band from La Quinta, CA

Will travel up to 150 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 5 Reviews
  • 9 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2014
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $750 per event

About Vendor 

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Phunky Blue Jeans is a funk/rock/jam band featuring infectious grooves, searing guitar melodies, epic throwbacks and endless amounts of desert soul. Phunky Blue Jeans is sound/lighting fully equipped to perform in any venue including Concerts, Large Arena Fund Raisers, Parties, and intimate Clubs. After 200+ shows in the Southwest, Phunky Blue Jeans has a growing reputation as a powerhouse band that can get the party started and keep it going all night long. Playing their favorite classics and originals, Phunky Blue Jeans pays tribute to some of the best bands of all time, with a new fresh flavor, and brings the heat with their mix with soul, funk, and rock grooviness slip-sliding from bluesy to disco, from jazzy to blues, and unrehearsed jams. Improvisation is a key component to the sauce, no two shows are alike. Their recently released album has begun to bring these sounds to an ever increasing audience with no signs of letting up any time soon. With an emphasis on energetic pocket grooves, and musical exploration, Phunky Blue Jeans brings the party to the dance floor and leaves audiences begging for more. The "Phunky Blue Jeans", are seasoned professional performers (2 guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, three excelle lead vocalists, with excellent state-of-the-art lighting and sound. Founding member and leader, Paul Rabbitt has played in Chuck Berry's band before crowds up to 50,000 people. His 2015 indi release, "Paul Rabbitt & the Phunky Blue Jeans" is in initial distribution. His release "Keep On Truckin", a CD and a Collectors Addition LP with GearFab Records was done 2002, and is now in a third edition printing and actively selling in Europe. Keyboardist-second vocalist, Chris Carletto, is an LA Music Conservatory alum and has recorded two albums. Lead guitarist/vocalist, John Grounds' recordings can be found on Soundcloud.com. Drummer, Steve Arbuckle is a pro-percussionist who is well-rounded in all styles. The bottom end is ably delivered by Pat Ellet Here's a few recent Facebook comments: *** "Paul Rabbitt, Neil Young, and Paul McCartney, all played excellent shows here in the Coachella Valley last night. True rockers don't let anything stop them." (John Clavin-Facebook) *** "So incredible." (Adam Novicki-Facebook) *** "The amazing Paul Rabbitt & the Phunky Blue Jeans are 2 miles from my house- awesome job Paul! So keep an eye out for they definately won't disappoint you. This bands for real " (Steve Eastman-Facebook) *** "Awesome" (Sheryl James Frisella-Facebook) *** "Tonight is the kind of night that you remember. Paul Rabbitt, legendary guitarist from 1960's-70's band Tongue performing "Morning Dew" (wisepoppabear - Youtube) *** "It was a great show... Got some great photos and videos Friday night and will be to the show Saturday night.." (Richard Larson - Facebook)

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Review by Mavis T.

Private PartyReviewed on March 22, 2019From Rancho Mirage, CA

Review by Lynette T.

Retirement PartyReviewed on July 10, 2017From Imperial Beach, CA

This band was amazing! Our guests had a great time dancing and was highly entertained. They even helped my 6 yr old niece sing a song to her grandma. Will definitely hire again and recommend to anyone. Thanks so much guys! You rock!!

Phunky Blue Jeans:

Thank you so much for hiring the band Lynette. We totally enjoyed playing for you, your family, and your guests. See you again soon, we hope!

Review by Nicole M.

CelebrationReviewed on November 28, 2016From Yucca Valley, CA

We hired Phunky Blue Jeans for my father's 60th birthday/retirement and everyone who came to the event raved about how amazing the band was. They were the highlight of the party and we're so glad we had them! HIRE THEM!!!!!!!!!

Song List 

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  • Lean On Me | Bill Withers
  • Yesterday | Beatles
  • Achy Breaky Heart | Billy Ray Cyrus
  • Soul Man | Blues Bros
  • Sunny | Bobby Hepp
  • Pink Cadillac | Bruce Springstein
  • Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffet
  • Tequila Sunrise | JimmyBuffet
  • Jail House Rock | Chuck Berry
  • Route 66 | Chuck Berry
  • Hold On I'm Coming | Eric Clapton & BB King
  • Bad Moon Rising | Creedance Clearwater
  • Right Place Wrong Time | Dr John
  • Best of My Love | Eagles
  • Feel A Whole Lot Better | Eagles
  • One of These Nights | Eagles
  • Peaceful Easy Feeling | Eagles
  • Take It Easy | Eagles
  • Boss Man | Elvis Presley
  • Second Nature | Eric Clapton
  • Calling You | Etta James
  • Midnight Blues | Gary Moore
  • Radar Love | Golden Earring
  • Some Kind of Wonderful | Grand Funk Railroad
  • Brown Eyed Girl | Jackson Brown
  • Like a King | Jimmie Vaughan
  • Got Me Runnin | Jimmy Reed
  • Walkin By Myself | Jimmy Rogers
  • Sitting on the Dock of the Bay | Otis Redding
  • Georgia On My Mind | Ray Charles
  • Unchain My Heart | Ray Charles
  • Smokin Gun | Robert Cray
  • Walking the Dog | Rufus Thomas
  • Pride & Joy | Stevie Ray Vaughan
  • Riviera Paradise | Stevie Ray Vaughan
  • Willie the Wimp | Stevie Ray Vaughan
  • Isn't She Lovely | Stevie Wonder
  • Werewolves of London | Warren Zevon
  • Midnight Hour | Wilson Pickett
  • Mustang Sally | Wilson Pickett
  • Ninety-Nine and a Half | Wilson Pickett
  • I Thank You | ZZ Top
  • You Shook Me | Led Zepplin

Booked Events 

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

March 21, 2019 • Private Party
Thu7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Rancho Mirage, CA
February 12, 2019 • Valentine's Day Party
Tue6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Indio, CA
October 13, 2018 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat5:00 PM - 8:30 PM La Jolla, CA
November 11, 2017 • Retirement Party
Sat5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Anaheim, CA
July 8, 2017 • Retirement Party
Sat6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Imperial Beach, CA
April 8, 2017 • Ironwood Spring Blues Bash
Sat7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Palm Desert, CA
April 7, 2017 • Omni Rancho Las Palmas
Fri5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Rancho Mirage, CA
March 24, 2017 • Omni Rancho Las Palmas
Fri5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Rancho Murieta, CA
March 24, 2017 • Omni Rancho Las Palmas
Fri5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Rancho Murieta, CA
March 17, 2017 • Palm Desert Country Club
Fri6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Palm Desert, CA
February 24, 2017 • Omni Rancho Las Palmas
Fri5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Rancho Mirage, CA
February 17, 2017 • Palm Desert Country Club
Fri6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Palm Desert, CA

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