Solo Musician For Hire in Santa Cruz, CA

Musical solutions for your corporate event, cocktail hour, restaurant, company & private celebration [...] : Not your 'daddy’s cocktail piano' - more along the lines of a post modern jukebox; from blues and jazz to the Beatles, The BEach Boys, David Bowie, Radiohead, Nirvana, Paramore [...] - guitar edition, including custom arrangements for themed events. For same day music consultation, quick turnarounds and available discounts - find our homepage and a direct line to our team via the Youtube videos (links in description). Our musical styles blend popular music and the intricacies of jazz harmony - 40s, 60s, 90s, and contemporary repertoire - arranged for one guitar, as well as ensembles of your choice: The sonic nature of the guitar allows to seamlessly merge songs and elements of Pop, Jazz, R&B, Alternative, or Neo Soul; to create soulful and melodic musical ambiences. The palette can go from Brian Wilson 'The Beach Boys meet Bach' to Kurt Cobain's 'Nirvana's songwriting vs. High-brow jazz'. About the musicians: We are professionally-trained (jazz) musicians with 20 years of experience in live performance, music publishing and research. Working together with the most sought-after musicians in the Bay Area, we cater towards tailoring your unique, desired musical experience. Yancy Ashby (solo guitar, arrangement, musical director) received classical training, a bachelor's degree in Jazz and Popular Music, and studied and worked as teaching assistant for his master's degree in Jazz and Improvised Music at the University of Washington - School of Music. Please feel welcome to ask for specific songs or themes to be arranged to match your event. Solo perfomance advantages: + only requires a conveniently small gear / space footprint, + the ‘band’ is always flexible to adjust the music, to meet the moment. Recent customers: Auberge Resorts - Calistoga; Palette Tea House - San Francisco; Billion to One - Awards Reception; Northeastern University - Mills College, Oakland "Lead By Learning"; Ritual at Manresa Restaurant, Los Gatos - Electro Tango for a Michelin Star Chef; Hayes Mansion - San Jose, cocktail hours; Stone Brewery; Jazz Nights - Langenau (CH); WTC Seattle; Northwest Meetings + Events Magazine 'Meeting'; University of Washington - Foundation Board Dinner; wedding receptions, Santa Rosa; Bay Clubs San Francisco; Acumen Winery - Napa; California Jazz Conservatory - Berkeley; [...]

Hipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite bands. We bring an exciting, elegant and artful show that elevates every event. With a mastery of so many styles of music, Hipsteria is more than just a jazz and soul band. We can provide rock in’ blues, swingin’ cocktail jazz, electrifying party classics, soulful R&B, fiery Latin favorites, popular modern hits, hypnotic bossa novas and much more! Members of Hipsteria have included some of Jazz history’s most legendary musicians such as: Donald “Duck” Bailey (John Coltrane, Jimmy Smith), Chris Amberger (Jazz Messengers, Joe Henderson), Smith Dobson, Danny Brown, Gaea Schell, “Tender” Tim Shea, T-Lowe, Prairie Prince (Journey, Jefferson Starship), Marc Levine, Jay Standards, Danny Spencer (Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon), Mike Rinta (Santana, Herbie Hancock), Ollie Dudek, Grant Levin and many more! Hipsteria can meet the needs of any client, swinging as anything from a duo to a full 17-piece big band. We will work with you to provide the right sized band and play the perfect songs at a price that makes sense for you. Hipsteria’s schedule is filling up quickly, so don’t wait to book this incredible band! Attached is a short video from one of our recent performances at a Great Gatsby themed party. Thanks for supporting, live music! Your fans, Hipsteria Attachment

Elevate Your Event with IL SUONO Music Booking Agency. Discover the best musicians in San Francisco for any occasion. From weddings to corporate events, our talented members deliver unforgettable performances. Every one of us is a great musician, so if you are looking for a: Solo: Cello Violin Piano Harp Guitar Duo: cello/piano, cello/ harp, cello/ violin, piano/violin, Trio: cello/ violin/piano cello/ vocals / piano String trio String Quartet String quartet + Piano Harp solo or + any instrument, Jazz Duo, Jazz Trio, Blues ensembles, Party Band, Saxophone, and more Our team of musicians is comprised of exceptionally talented professionals from a wide range of musical genres, including classical, jazz, pop, rock, and blues. With years of experience and a deep commitment to their craft, our musicians are dedicated to making your event truly special. Whether you’re looking for the elegance of a classical ensemble, the vibrant energy of a pop band, or the soulful sounds of a blues artist, our diverse team has you covered.

*PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE SENDING US A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE! OUR MINIMUM FOR A 1 HOUR SOLOIST IS $300. PLEASE READ OUR PRICING GUIDE IN THE FAQ’s SECTION OF OUR PROFILE.* Louis Pettinelli Entertainment is a full service musical booking agency that has among the highest number of bookings and reviews of any live music booking agency on Thumbtack in the United States. We provide premium musical services, and utilize musicians that have gone through an extensive audition process to gain employment in our agency. Our dedication to our craft separates us from the rest of our competitors. Tell customers what safety precautions you’re taking for COVID-19.