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I started out playing piano in church and singing 3-part harmonies with my sisters. When I was about 12 years old, I was introduced to jazz and it changed my life. I joined the Marine Corps as a 5524 musician and served for two enlistments, first in Quantico and then in San Diego. During that time of service, I learned to play in a variety of musical styles including orchestral, jazz, funk, salsa, rock, pop, country, and a whole lot of military marches on bass drum and cymbals. I can play solo piano, piano with vocals, or with a group of local professionals. Let me know what size ensemble works best for you. I have two sisters who sing lead and harmonies; the three of us together can sing and improvise 3-part harmonies. Right now I'm a social worker in the Humboldt area. I am a father of two twin baby girls. I am passionate about music education as well, and I am open to teaching lessons online or in the local area.

Alternative, Funk, Jazz

SaxMajor/Ruben Cantu is a saxophone player/one-man-band who uses audio backing tracks with his BOSE PA system. SaxMajor is available for private parties, wedding cocktails, corporate/civic events, restaurants, country clubs and senior communities. His playlist includes American standards, older and newer Top 40, smooth jazz, Latin, rhythm & blues and Bollywood. With many years of experience in Las Vegas and Southern California, SaxMajor performs well over 100 performances each year. He is available for performance areas ranging from Los Angeles to San Francisco, San Diego, Phoenix/Tucson and Las Vegas. The complete SaxMajor song list contains well over 700 songs!

Acoustic, Alternative, Dance

Hello! I am a local looping performer covering the classic songs of R&B, Rock, Pop, Soul and Country. Songs by artists such as Modern English, Fleetwood Mac, Keith Urban, Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones, Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, STP, Led Zepplin, Dwight Yoakam, Lenny Kravitz, Jimi Hendrix, U2, etc. My performances will entertain your guests, or simply provide background music as requested and are completely controllable with a volume knob. Essentially I am a one man duo/trio, that takes up very little space and can play at any volume requested. Insured, professional, punctual, friendly and always grateful. Bio: In addition to my solo performances and playing with several local bands, I perform the role of Keith Richards in three different well known southern California Rolling Stones tribute bands: Satisfaction, The Hollywood Stones and The Ultimate Stones. I have been signed to Atco/Atlantic and Vineyard Records and was a founding member of "Outlaw Blood" Atco/Atlantic Records and "The Voices" MCA Records (I co-wrote 5 songs on this album). My songs and performances have also appeared on HBO, The Discovery Channel, MTV, CMT, A&E, Oprah, RuPaul and more. I also co-wrote, produced and performed 7 songs (including the opening and closing songs) appearing in the 2014 movie "The Identical" (wide released in over 5,000 theaters nationwide) - starring Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd and Seth Green.

Acoustic, Alternative, Country

Michael Keeth is a 5 time winner of the Coachella Valley Weekly's Best Male Vocalist Award (2014-2018) and a singer/songwriter with over 10 years of live performance experience at various venues including high end Hotels and Restaurants all over Southern California. Keeth provides top of the line sound equipment, and performs an ever-growing song list of critically acclaimed originals and reimagined covers that span several genres. Please visit: www.michaelkeethmusic.com for more info. and links to more live Videos.

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Whether its a jam packed bar full of drunken party animals, or a candle lit date night wine bar, Jackson Price is the music you want to hear. Capable of handling any scenario, we know when to pull out the acoustic guitars, hand drum and shaker, or turn the amps up to 11 and let it rip! With over 17 years of performance experience, you get what you pay for and more with this band. Let us make your evening the best it can be.

Pop, Indie, Soul

Kid Wilderness is a dynamic Rock N' Roll trio that specializes in energetic original music. Drawing influences from a wide breadth of styles, Kid Wilderness has perfected a trademark sound they call California Rock. As a band Kid Wilderness believes that strong melody, tight syncopation, and performance, should foster the organic emotional connection between a song and the audience. With their own signature blend of the hauntingly recognizable and the intriguingly fresh, Kid Wilderness is the perfect group for any setting with live music (and can even do their whole set acoustic!)

Jazz, Rock, Indie

GigTown Artist of the Year 2016 and 2017 San Diego Music Awards "Best Singer-Songwriter" nominee Nina Francis is a versatile singer and an accomplished guitarist. Laced with undertones of pop, folk, and jazz, Nina's music blends timeless songwriting with modern sensibilities to create a sophisticated sound all her own. She is indeed “an artist to watch” (Bart Mendoza, Beach & Bay Press). In May 2014, the "promising young singer-songwriter" (George Varga, San Diego Union Tribune) received her Bachelor of Music from the University of Southern California's groundbreaking "Pop Program" (as featured in Rolling Stone), the first of its kind at the conservatory level. At Thornton School of Music, Nina worked with Lamont Dozier (writer of multiple Motown hits by artists such as the Supremes and Marvin Gaye), Randy Newman, Glen Ballard (multiple Grammy award-winning songwriter and producer, notable credits including Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette and "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson), Patrice Rushen, Glenn Frey (for whom she sang background vocals), and Melissa Manchester. Upon graduating, Nina moved to her hometown San Diego to build her career her way: at the grassroots level. She immediately began to “gig like a maniac” (Paul Hormick, San Diego Troubadour). In a little under three years, Nina has played 300+ shows including premier local venues Belly Up and Music Box. San Diego has quickly acknowledged Nina for her immense talent, passion, and unwavering work ethic. In May 2016, she landed a yearlong well attended monthly residency at San Diego’s most storied singer-songwriter venue Java Joe’s where artists like Jason Mraz and Jewel first got their big breaks. Local radio stations 91X and 94.9 have spun her single “Boomerang”. In April 2016, she was the cover girl for San Diego Troubadour magazine. She has opened for national acts such as Sammy Hagar, Tiffany, and Eagles of Death Metal for the 2017 Del Mar Racetrack Summer Concert Series. Nina is well on her way as an up-and-coming artist. Nina's debut full-length album Between Dreams is now available worldwide.

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David Maldonado (Spanish Guitarist)

#1 Billboard Charting Guitarist now available to make your event magical and memorable. Flamenco guitar, Classical guitar, Latin Party Anthems, Reggaeton, Latin, and today's top 40 hits... *Guitar Virtuoso - Los Angeles Times *Best of The Empire 2020, 2021 - Inland Empire Magazine *Best Musician - TVMA (Temecula Music Awards) *Best Album - San Diego Music Awards nom

Acoustic, Classical/Crossover, Latin/World

San Diego-based pianist Ed Kornhauser holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University. His debut album “The Short Years” was released in November, 2020, featuring a quartet and all original compositions. It was nominated for ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Best Jazz Album’ at the 2021 San Diego Music Awards. Working as a freelance musician in the greater San Diego area, Ed can be found backing a variety of local musicians and playing a diverse selection of music. He works equally regularly as a solo pianist as well as in group settings, and can put together a group based on the needs of the event. As an accompanist, he can be heard regularly behind several vocalists including Leonard Patton and Whitney Shay. He is the staff accompanist at Unity Way Church in Vista, CA, and plays frequently at private and public events. Ed also plays for The Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio (stylized as themattsmithneujazztrio) along with drummer Matt Smith and bassist Mackenzie Leighton. He is featured on all three releases: “Shorthanded” (2013), “RETROgrade” (2016), and “I.Am.Calm” (2017), the last of which feature saxophonist Dayna Stephens and trumpeter Curtis Taylor. Both “RETROgrade” and “I.Am.Calm” were produced by Grammy award-winning producer Kamau Kenyatta.

Jazz, Latin/World, Pop

Maria Christina

Maria Christina Band performs a variety of classic favorites including top Motown hits, Jazz Standards, classic rock, soul, and top 40's! Any song that has “good bones” and lyrics that appeal is a possibility for Maria. Two songwriters that especially appeal to her are Elton John and Stevie Wonder, for obvious reasons. One not-so-obvious twist is having a female vocalist own these tunes as well as many others, by the Commodores, Journey, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and others. Her sets also include “deep tracks”- songs that were loved but are not as commonly played now. Folks in the audience break into smiles, nods, and dance moves when these songs are played, as they bring a fresh twist mixed in with classics like Heard it Through the Grapevine and Let’s Stay Together. Maria’s backing group provides great grooves and textures for Maria’s singing; whether a sweet ballad, medium swing, dance floor rocker or all out disco inferno, this group has everything you'll want to hear! TUNE ARTIST VERSION Ain't Misbehavin' STANDARD- N.Y. JAZZ All My Lovin' Beatles AIN'T NOBODY CHAKA KHAN AT LAST ETTA JAMES CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' DANCE REMIX CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU FOUR SEASONS CRAZY LOVE VAN MORRISION DANCE MONKEY - TONES AND I DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT KING HARVEST DANCING WITH YOUR GHOST DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES FRANK SINATRA DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' JOURNEY DREAM A LITTLE DREAM DORIS DAY DREAMS FLEETWOOD MAC DRIFT AWAY DOBIE GRAY EASY COMMODORES FLY ME TO THE MOON STANDARD- N.Y. JAZZ FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE STEVIE WONDER GIRL ON FIRE HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL HIGHER LOVE WHITNEY HOUSTON/KYGO "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE" MARVIN GAYE IF I AIN'T GOT YOU ALICIA KEYES If I Can't Have You Yvonne Elliman IT HAD TO BE YOU STANDARD- N.Y. JAZZ JUST THE TWO OF US BILL WITHERS/GROVER KILLING ME SOFTLY ROBERTA FLACK L.O.V.E. FRANK SINATRA LANDSLIDE FLEETWOOD MAC LET'S FALL IN LOVE STANDARD- N.Y. JAZZ LET'S STAY TOGETHER AL GREEN LIGHTS JOURNEY LOVE SONG ADELE LOVELY DAY BILL WITHERS MOONDANCE VAN MORRISION MORE STANDARD- N.Y. JAZZ MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY SPIRAL STARECASE NEVER TOO MUCH - LUTHER VANDROSS NATURAL WOMAN ARETHA QUANDO QUANDO QUANDO MICHAEL BUBLE SHOW AND TELL AL WILSON SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED STEVIE WONDER SACRIFICE - ELTON JOHN DANCE REMIX SIR DUKE STEVIE WONDER "SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY" WILSON PICKETT "SOMETHING ABOUT THE WAYYOU LOOK TONIGHT" ELTON JOHN STAND BY ME BEN E. KING SUNNY SUPERSTITION STEVIE WONDER SWAY ROSEMARY CLOONEY THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT STANDARD- N.Y. JAZZ THREE LITTLE BIRDS BOB MARLEY TO LOVE SOMEBODY BEE GEES TO MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE ADELE UNCHAINED MELODY RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS VALERIE AMY WINEHOUSE WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD EVA CASSIDY WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW CAROLE KING YESTER-ME, YESTER-YOU STEVIE WONDER YOU DON'T KNOW ME RAY CHARLES YOUR SONG ELTON JOHN

Acoustic, Holiday, Latin/World

Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Richard Miller has performed extensively throughout the United States and Latin America in concerts that explore his roots in Brazilian choro, American Jazz, and classical guitar. Recent credits include: a special performances for Pope Francis and for President Obama; music director for the Kennedy Center's production of Olivério, A Brazilian Twist, a residency at Club Bonafide in New York Cityl; New York jazz clubs such as Iridium, BB Kings, Cornelia Street Café, Zinc Bar, and DROM; concerts and lectures at Texas Southern University, University of Florida, Georgetown University, Baruch College, College of Charleston, James Madison University, UPenn, NYU, Middlebury College, among many others.