California Big Bands

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Liquid Blue

85reviews

136 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Cover Band & Big Band from San Diego, CA (336 miles from California)

LIQUID BLUE - Music To Move You! The most accomplished COVER BAND on the planet! WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT used by TOP EVENT PLANNERS. The HIGH-ENERGY EXCITEMENT has made Liquid Blue the first choice for upscale weddings...

Starting at
$5,500 per event
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Splick, Da' Groove And The Everyday People!

11reviews

19 verified bookings

Cover Band & Big Band from San Francisco, CA (142 miles from California)

STOP! Your Search is Over!! Splick da’Groove & the Everyday People are the Band you've been searching for to bring the Party to your Anniversary / Bar mitzvah, Birthday / Corporate Event / Community Special Event / Fai...

Starting at
$2,500 per event
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Radio Ready

9reviews

27 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Cover Band & Big Band from Palm Springs, CA (290 miles from California)

Are you Ready for some fun? Are you looking for a high energy, fun party dance band? Are you looking for a band that can play a wide variety of music and everyone's favorite songs? Then you have just found the perfect ba...

Starting at
$2,500 per event

Top Secret Band

13reviews

24 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Cover Band & Big Band from San Francisco, CA (140 miles from California)

Top Secret Band has been an established party and event show/ dance band, for over 10 years. We play many wineries, special festival events, weddings, major casino shows and dance rooms, and top of the line clubs. We are...

Starting at
$500 per event
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South Coast Swing

24reviews

54 verified bookings

Swing Band & Big Band from Laguna Hills, CA (266 miles from California)

South Coast Swing is a 16-piece swing band ensemble with a vocalist, and have been performing since 1982. Please feel free to click our name and link to our Gigmasters site, to see and hear our video and audio samples!...

Starting at
$1,000 per event
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Sam Graham Trio

131reviews

228 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Jazz Trio & Big Band from Los Angeles, CA (224 miles from California)

***NAMED ONE OF LA's TOP FIVE WEDDING BANDS IN by CBS Los Angeles!*** ABOUT THE BAND Winners of Gigmasters' Rising Star Award in the Jazz Trio category for four straight years (2010-2013) and again in 2015, the S...

Starting at
$300 per event
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The Secret Jazz Band

68reviews

132 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Jazz Band & Big Band from Los Angeles, CA (221 miles from California)

“PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR. BOOK THIS BAND AND NEVER LOOK BACK. THE REVIEWS DON’T LIE.” -TheBash client review The Secret Jazz Band is a music ensemble based in Los Angeles, CA. This group can help add a classic touch...

Starting at
$500 per event
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LA Diamond Trio

21reviews

56 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Jazz Band & Big Band from Los Angeles, CA (221 miles from California)

Are you looking for the perfect live music for your event? BEST OF LA BUSINESS AWARD WINNER – The LA DIAMOND TRIO is a diverse music group with an impeccable reputation for providing quality live entertainment! Solo, Duo...

Starting at
$500 per event
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Garuda Blue

51reviews

115 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Jazz Band & Big Band from San Francisco, CA (142 miles from California)

Garuda Blue is the hip and premier jazz and party band of the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in authentic, high-quality jazz and party music for weddings, corporate functions, events, etc. Composed of the finest yo...

Starting at
$1,200 per event
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St. Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band

13reviews

32 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Brass Band & Big Band from San Francisco, CA (142 miles from California)

The First Authentic Touring New Orleans Jazz Brass Band, in California, now celebrating our 32nd year. We are the ONLY Brass Band in California to have completed Six International tours and played 7 of the Worlds...

Starting at
$800 per hour
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San Miguel - Cuban, Latin & Gypsy

7reviews

18 verified bookings

Salsa Band & Big Band from Los Angeles, CA (226 miles from California)

The AMAZING San Miguel and his Cuban, Latin and Gypsy sounds. * We have the perfect Instrumental gypsy music. * We have the best Salsa, Cumbia & Merengue. * We have the best energetic Cuban & Latin show for you corpo...

Starting at
$525 per event
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Close Harmony

14reviews

24 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Big Band from Laguna Beach, CA (269 miles from California)

VOTED THE BEST OF "2015" AND "2016" BY GIGMASTERS !!!!!!! CLOSE HARMONY fits well in just about any genre. From a poolside party to a concert in the park to a Wedding or tea dance, Close Harmony can be that fin...

Starting at
$1,200 per event
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Sensation Dance And Show Band

1review

1 verified booking

Big Band from Carlsbad, CA (306 miles from California)

6 - 32 piece, dance and show band featuring star power entertainers, dynamic, interactive showmanship, non-stop action and 'Bruno Mars Like' dancing horn section. Specializing in 'The Best Dance Music of All Time' fro...

Starting at
$5,500 per event
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Swing Collective

1 verified booking

Accepts Online Payments

Big Band from Sacramento, CA (136 miles from California)

The Swing Collective is a classic big band based in the greater Sacramento area. The band performs a variety of classic swing, jazz and popular songs to entertain listeners of all ages. The band varies in size based on...

Starting at
$950 per event
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HIPSTERIA

1review

2 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Jazz Band & Big Band from San Francisco, CA (143 miles from California)

HIPSTERIA is a professional, upscale, fun and versatile jazz band. The perfect band for your next corporate event, house party, Great Gatsby Party, holiday celebration, restaurant, wedding, or special event. We are fl...

Starting at
$10 per event
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The Big Band Alumni

2 verified bookings

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Big Band from Beverly Hills, CA (219 miles from California)

THE REAL DEAL. This 17 piece Big Band, comprised of LA's best players along with outstanding vocalist Bill A. Jones, plays the best of Mid Century Swing and Classic Vocal Pop Standards. Think instrumentals like "In T...

Starting at
$4,000 per event
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Frank DiSalvo Show

Big Band from Rancho Mirage, CA (300 miles from California)

I do a Vegas / Sinatra style show with a 15 piece Big Band. The show also can be done with an 8 piece band as well. Best with 15 piece. Go to the website and see videos = frankdisalvo.com. 58 years experience. Accomplish...

Starting at
$5,000 per event
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VANITY FAIR

3reviews

6 verified bookings

Cover Band & Big Band from Malibu, CA (215 miles from California)

THIS IS YOUR TIME “From the oldest of times, people danced for a number of reasons. They danced in prayer or so that their crops would be plentiful or so their hunt would be good. And they danced to stay physically fi...

Starting at
$1,600 per event
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DAVID HARDIMAN'COMBOS/ SAN FRAN ALL STAR BIG BAND

3reviews

7 verified bookings

Variety Band & Big Band from Richmond, CA (144 miles from California)

Now that I am retired from CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO after teaching Jazz Studies for 30 years, and a total of 45 years, I am continuing to embark upon my career of Performing, Recording, Writing and Traveling. DAVID...

Starting at
$100 per event
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Retro Notes

2reviews

3 verified bookings

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Jazz Band & Big Band from San Jose, CA (107 miles from California)

Retro Notes are a San Francisco Bay Area Jazz band combining elements of Swing and Jazz Standards with contemporary vocals and rhythms. We started in 2016 and quickly built up a wide repertoire. We play about fifty gigs...

Starting at
$350 per event
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Now and Then

6reviews

13 verified bookings

Cover Band & Big Band from Sacramento, CA (136 miles from California)

Now and Then Now and Then plays today’s hits, and the best from “back in the day”. With a focus on great singing and harmonies, and an “unplugged” vibe, Now and Then provides a perfect balance of energy and precision to...

Starting at
$800 per event
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Hollywood Canteen Swing Band

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Big Band from Laguna Niguel, CA (272 miles from California)

Hollywood Canteen Swing Band of Southern California is in the style of Les Brown and the Band of Renown, and is Orange County's Supreme Big Band. For Weddings, Banquets, Fundraisers, Birthdays and Special Events this ban...

Starting at
$1,000 per event
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Moonlight Express Big Band

1 verified booking

Big Band from Fullerton, CA (244 miles from California)

Specializing in the authentic sounds of swing that only a full 16 piece jazz ensemble can produce, the Moonlight Express Big Band features some of Southern California's best jazz musicians performing swing and dance stan...

Starting at
$1,200 per event
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Undercover Live Entertainment

53reviews

61 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Cover Band & Big Band from Costa Mesa, CA (259 miles from California)

Hip, Fresh, Exclusive entertainment is what Undercover Live Entertainment provides by creating an unparalleled live band experience for our clients weddings and corporate events. This dynamic, fun, energetic and high-im...

Starting at
$3,500 per event
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Gem City JazzCats Band

5reviews

11 verified bookings

Variety Band & Big Band from Monrovia, CA (226 miles from California)

Professional, stylish and captivating, The Gem City JazzCats are from Monrovia and perform throughout Southern California. Whether at Private or public events, audiences enjoy The JazzCats! The band has offered their mi...

Starting at
$1,000 per hour
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