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DJ BARRY THOMAS

OPEN FORMAT DEEJAY - ALL GENRES - THE CLASSICS & CONTEMPORARIES - OLD SCHOOL DEEJAY WITH FUTURISTIC SENSIBILITIES - LOVES HOUSE, FUNK & CLASSIC ROCK DJ BARRY THOMAS FUnK101 is a deejay tribute project that bridges today's pop with ol' school music for a well blended musical cocktail of funk, house and modern alternative - Pairs well with pool side chillaxing and bootie shaking www.facebook.com/funk101sd DJ BARRY THOMAS PAYS TRIBUTE TO FUNK LEGENDS WITH A PERFORMANCE THAT TACTFULLY SWAYS BETWEEN FAITHFUL & IMAGINATIVE UP BEAT CASUAL VIBE & GOOD MUSIC SKILLED MC / WELL VERSED ON THE MICROPHONE Cheers! And thank you for considering me. Based on your description, I think I'd be a great fit for your event. I own a high quality sound system and lighting. I can accommodate any song requests in any genre when you let me know in advance. I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers!

Alex Elisabeth is a full time versatile performer who entertains audiences throughout Southern California. Her passion for vocal performance spans multiple music genres from classical, pop, R&B to country and rock. She sings acoustic pop/soul cover songs by artists such as Adele, Amy Whinehouse, John Legend, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Maroon 5, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, and many more. She is also versed in old Italian and Spanish Bel Canto. With her powerful voice and beautiful heart, Alex has a way of personally connecting with her audience and will always make you feel special. From living rooms, to weddings, to concert halls, she will tailor the sets to fit the venue. Always professional, and reliable, Alex provides her own PA system and bring her own instruments including guitar and piano. She can also bring additional musicians if needed. She is based in San Diego, and is also willing to travel further if accommodations are provided.

Acoustic, Pop, R&B

Brian Wahlstrom

Brian Wahlstrom is a versatile pianist, vocalist, and entertainer celebrated for his dynamic piano bar shows, solo performances, and dueling piano sets. As the resident performer at Cicciotti’s Cardiff, one of San Diego’s most popular piano bars, Brian has made a name for himself blending sing-along classics with Broadway showstoppers and even operatic arias. His repertoire spans Billy Joel to Andrea Bocelli, capturing the hearts of casual music lovers and discerning audiences alike. Beyond his residency, Brian frequently performs at high-profile venues and events—from Pelican Hill and The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe to Estancia La Jolla and Coto de Caza—as well as private house parties, weddings, and corporate functions. His interactive style and engaging stage presence have generated glowing praise, such as this testimonial from a recent host: “Brian is a great talent and a great guy! Our guests loved his voice and piano playing—he’s the whole package! The gorgeous baby grand and uplighting he brought were a bonus to our house party. We highly recommend Brian for your private party and can’t wait to have him visit again.” A Master’s degree holder in Classical Voice from the Manhattan School of Music, Brian commands a rich technique that underpins his multi-genre performances. Beyond his piano bar work, he has toured the globe, performing on prestigious stages like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and he was among the first Americans to sing in Mandarin at Beijing’s NCPA. Brian is also the co-founder of Bandaid Brigade—an original rock project with two full-length albums released by London based label Xtra Mile Recordings—and has collaborated with luminaries like Joey Cape (Lagwagon) in projects such as Scorpios. Alongside his performance career, he leads GigTown, a San Diego-based music platform that facilitates thousands of events each year for top local musicians at restaurants, resorts, and social clubs. Combining top-tier musicianship with industry insight, Brian Wahlstrom delivers not just a performance, but a polished, reliable experience from the first contact to the final encore—making him an ideal choice for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings alike.

Classical/Crossover, Piano

Music has been a strong passion for Marquessa since she was very young. She grew to love many different genres, but it was dance music that really ignited her love for mixing. She loves getting the opportunity to connect with different audiences through her eclectic taste in music. Currently residing in Southern California, she is excited to travel across the globe sharing her passion. Her DJ style consists of mixing the old with the new. She loves tapping into the underground sounds of house, techno & EDM - with strong influences in disco, funk, R&B, 80's, 90's & many more. Her versatility & professionalism allows her to set the vibe in a variety of different settings. Available now for private, corporate, club & festival events.

Dance, Electronic, Funk

Music is life and I'm the life of the party. I grew up listening to the 1990s-2000s Era of music and around friends who are DJ's. They inspired me to be the DJ that I am today. I am a Multi-Genre Specialist, Open-Format and performs in various venues. Some of my specialties include; Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, Classics, 70's, 80's, Disco, Pop, Freestyle, House, Techno, EDM, and Top 40's. I have always been open minded to music for a wide variety of genre. I love digging into old songs that people have forgotten and are surprised to hear. My ability to read the crowd, naturally raises the energy level of the room. Music drives me and I enjoy connecting with people through the art of DJing. Just a little bit about my DJ background. I used to be one of the resident DJ's at the Hard Rock Café in Downtown SD. I was also the resident DJ at Swami's Café and played a couple times for Altitude and STK Rooftop. I have done over 50 Weddings and served as an MC. I am well organized and made certain the bride and groom are relaxed and guided seamlessly throughout the event. I have done debutante balls, corporate events, military balls etc. I am always open to any type of events and learning new things in the process. My mission is to deliver the best possible experience for playing and creating music to set the vibe and keep the audience engaged.

Pop, R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop

Malachi McNeill

I'm a SD based singer/songwriter named Malachi McNeill. I play a massive range of country music, folk and classic rock, as well as 90s/alternative. I have sets also of newer alternative/pop 2000s and beyond. I have performed at bars/restaurants/wineries/private events from downtown SD to Temecula and everywhere in between. I most recently shared the stage with Dustin Lynch at a launch party for Sons and Dotters cocktails in Carlsbad. Some notable gigs were Ponte Winery, Shadowridge Country Club, Baja Rick’s/Rockin Lobster downtown pre-Padres game. I have shared the stage with acts such as Aaron Carter, Secondhand Serenade, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Buck Ford, Cody Carter. These shows have done really well and I'd love to bring my show to you!

Acoustic, Alternative, Country

Ry Michael, Born in Hawaii is a bilingual (English/Spanish) singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist captivating audiences through a unique brand of classic and contemporary music. With dynamic flair for showmanship and a knack for switching seamlessly between languages while looping multiple instruments, Ry creates an electrifying atmosphere for all. Whether it's soulful covers, island style reggae, classic rock, upbeat folk tunes or heartfelt acoustic ballads, Ry will have you grooving and singing along on a musical ride you won't forget!

Acoustic, Folk/Americana, Latin/World

DJ GMRF (G-Murph)

As a DJ, Greg does what he loves. He has transferred his skills in connecting people through business to connecting people on the dance floor through music. Greg is battle tested in the world of DJing and MCing with hundreds of events under his belt. He is no stranger to complicated, pressure filled events from some of the hottest bars and clubs around town to large corporate functions, weddings and everything in between.

Country, Dance, Electronic

Celeste Barbier

The Knot Best Of Weddings 2020 Top 40 Adult Contemporary & Indie Recording Artist for Radio Charts Nationwide Celeste Barbier is a premier solo vocalist & recording artist located in Southern California, based out of North San Diego County. She performs a wide variety of easy listening classics from many artists with an impressive repertoire of over 450 songs from over 10 decades of music. She performs what she refers to as "the soundtrack of our lives" covering artists from Stevie Nicks to Stevie Wonder, Billie Holiday to Bill Withers, John Denver to John Legend, Etta James to James Taylor, Nina Simone to Carly Simon, Amy Winehouse, Adele, George Ezra and so many more! Celeste was classically trained at Chapman University as an opera singer and brings rich, clear, deep, soothing & sultry yet powerful contralto vocals to this vintage music. Her voice is a cross between Patsy Cline, Diana Krall, Karen Carpenter & Etta James. She has a rich, soulful and passionate voice and always pours 100% into each and every performance, often taking requests from eager listeners. Celeste performs for weddings, corporate, public and private events and has ongoing engagements with venues like Barrel & Board, Town & Country, Coomber Craft Wines, & many more. She specializes in themed events particularly from the Roaring Twenties & Old Hollywood Glamour to the Rockin' Boppin' 50's, 60's era of peace, love & music & the beautiful 60's & 70's singer songwriter era! Celeste is always sure to look the part as well. Her fashion is an important part of what she offers as an entertainer. She dresses in vintage inspired attire and uses a retro Shure 55 Super Deluxe Microphone or her contemporary GOLD Telenfunken M80 Handheld mic. She can be background music for your event or front and center and is happy to assist as an emcee for special events. She is both personable and professional and one of the easiest performers to work with which is proven by a long list of testimonials from happy clients and audiences. She has 5 star rating on Yelp & The Knot and is beloved throughout the San Diego community. Celeste will perform anywhere in San Diego, Riverside, Orange, & Los Angeles Counties & beyond if travel accommodations are provided.

Blues, Country, Holiday

A.I. Entertainment

Hello! We are A.I. Entertainment. We have a fun staff full of DJ’s/VJ's, Emcees, Karaoke hosts, Trivia hosts, and Bingo hosts in addition to one-on-one custom entertainment events. We specializing in weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, bar events, corporate events, and more in San Diego and Las Vegas. We are a passionate group that has the common goal of turning your entertainment vision into a memorable event for you and your guests. At A.I. Entertainment, we take a holistic approach to planning and coordinating with you every step of the way. Through years of experience, we know how to throw a great party while also providing the convenience and affordable prices that keep our guests at ease knowing that their event is in honest, capable hands. We would love to partner with you and make your entertainment vision come to life. Our personable and professional staff is there to partner with you to create a cohesive experience that will leave you feeling at ease and taken care of. Let us see your event through your eyes. If you can imagine it, we can help plan it.

Funk, Oldies, Pop

HI, Tim here!. I love seeing people enjoy music as much as I do!. I play a blend of classics, 90's, modern, soft/pop rock, country, beach and Irish/seafaring drinking songs as needed. I use an alternating drum pedal that gives me an edge in a fuller sound. I play Sycuan Casino and Resort 1-2x's monthly, Mike Hess Brewing Seaport Village 1-2x's monthly. The Grand Hyatt downtown, The Bahia Resort, The Horton Grand Hotel, The Field Irish Pub, Bali Hai, Tom Ham's Lighthouse, Hooley's Irish Pub, The Ould Sod, Helix Brewing Company, St Marks Golf Club, The Silver Spigot etc. As well, parties, receptions, and various events. I am professional, courteous, timely and eager to please.

No Listed Genres

5-star rated and with 28 years of professional performance experience playing piano of all styles, I cater to each event's and audience's unique needs, show up on time, professionally dressed, and socially polished. New to GigTown but see more reviews here: https://www.gigsalad.com/piano_in_all_styles_for_all_settings_san_dieg I have played everything from countless weddings to private events for gubernatorial and presidential candidates, celebrities, corporate executives, non-profit fundraisers, on television, at cocktail hours, happy hours, and in many fine restaurants and hotels around the world - you name it! I take requests when able to ensure your attendees have their needs meet and remain flexible to ensure I am always augmenting your event to the best of my ability. I am immensely grateful to have appeared on stage with some of the world's finest Jazz, Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, African, avant-garde musicians, and Grammy winning artists including: Brian Lynch, Wayne Bergeron, Eddie Palmieri, Kim Richmond, Keith Fiddmont, Jon Stubblefield, Tom Politzer, Leslie Drayton, Ronald Muldrow, Bijon Watson, Fred Haas, Gilbert Castellanos, Roger Cairns, Matt Roberts, Nedra Wheeler, Edwin Livingston, Raymond Pounds, Del Atkins, Lyndon Rochelle, Keita Akutsu, Yoron Israel, Arturo O'Farrill, Conrad Herwig, Jimmy Bosch, Bobby Sanabria, Jose Madera, Tim Green, Los Fakires, and many more! I have been covered in the Palisadian Post in Los Angeles (https://www.palipost.com/james-wrubel-tunes-his-piano-to-jazz/) and have contributed acoustic piano reviews to PianoBuyer, the pre-eminent buying guide in the world (https://www.pianobuyer.com/post/grotrian-pianos). I also teach thousands of students to learn Jazz Piano buy ear via my online instruction with Hear and Play Music, Inc.

Acoustic, Classical/Crossover, Jazz