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223 1930s Era Entertainers for hire nationwide


  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Bluegrass Band / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • Contact for rates

Greetings! The Dithers are a Guitar/Fiddle duo based in Santa Barbara, California that plays instrumental, Old Time American Fiddle Tunes. We play all types...

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Big Band / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 52 miles from Santa Barbara
  • Contact for rates

Professional studio composer, arranger and multi- instrumentalist. Worked on films, media and concert performances worldwide.
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  • Canoga Park, CA
  • 1920s Era Entertainment / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 64 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $950 and up

1920's Band Los Angeles, Roaring 20's Band Los Angeles, Great Gatsby Band Los Angeles, Old Hollywood Swing Band, Los Angeles Great Gatsby Band, Prohibition Band...
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Fred Sokolow band

5.0 (6)
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9 Verified bookings

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Americana Band / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 74 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $300 - $2000, negotiable

Marcy A. said “Fred Sokolow and his band played at my daughter's wedding in Palm Springs (even though they are based in L.A.) last week, and it was everything we had hoped for--and more. We wanted bluegrass and... ”
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Sharon Cline and The Bad Boyz of Jazz

4.75 (4)
6 Verified bookings

  • Venice, CA
  • Jazz Band / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 76 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $400-$8,000.00 and up

Anastasia K. said “Thank you so much for amazing entertainment! You guys rocked! ”
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LA Follies

4.92 (25)

  • Venice, CA
  • Dance Troupe / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 76 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $1500-$35,000

Alexandra C. said “Hired the LA Follies for a client event in Palm Springs. Colette helped brainstorm the best format to work within a tight budget and provided a stellar grouping of performances throughout the day.... ”
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Alex Bistrevsky - Variety Circus & Vaudeville

5.0 (25)
Top Performer
36 Verified bookings

  • North Hollywood, CA
  • Circus Entertainment / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 77 miles from Santa Barbara
  • Contact for rates

Joshua N. said “Alex delighted the entire family, about 30 people from age 2 to 70. The show exactly fit our theme and he was very accommodating to work with us on both the timing and his act. Even though the... ”
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  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • Jazz Band / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 78 miles from Santa Barbara
  • Contact for rates

Karen F. said “I hired this band for my son's bar mitzvah as well as for a school fundraiser. They were professional, courteous and most importantly sounded fantastic! All of my guests loved the music. I would... ”
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The Big Butter Jazz Band

5.0 (14)
17 Verified bookings

  • Culver City, CA
  • New Orleans Style Entertainment / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 79 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $500-$1500, dep. on # of players, distance, length

Madeline D. said “We booked the Big Butter Jazz Band for our campus Mardi Gras event, and they delivered a spectacular performance! The music was fantastic, they were super easy to work with both leading up to and on... ”
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The Secret Jazz Band

5.0 (18)
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31 Verified bookings

  • West Hollywood, CA
  • Jazz Band / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 80 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $500 and up.

Maria D. said “Best part of our event was our live trio jazz band. Nothing could set the mood better than them. We received tons of compliments on our band choice. Book The Secret Jazz Band for your next event... ”
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Ashley Anne and The Carnations

5.0 (10)
12 Verified bookings

  • West Hollywood, CA
  • Jazz Band / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 80 miles from Santa Barbara
  • Contact for rates

Elisa G. said “Wish we would have booked a longer set! The band was great, Ashley sounded fantastic, and the crowd enjoyed the style. Special thanks to Aussie for the swing lessons for some of our guests. ”

  • Burbank, CA
  • 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 81 miles from Santa Barbara
  • Contact for rates

Dessy Di Lauro delivers a unique flavor of original music best described as ''Feathered Frohawk Futuristic Art Deco Centric Harlem Renaissance Hep Music''...
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  • Inglewood, CA
  • Dixieland Band / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 83 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $650 - $4000

*High energy live Dixieland Jazz, Ragtime, NOLA, Oldies *Great for parties and events *Can provide a variety of band set ups/ group sizes *Can learn any song...
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Joyful Bands

1 Verified booking

  • Glendale, CA
  • Jazz Band / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 85 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $125 and up

The Joyful bands and soloists perform music tailored to fit the specific musical requirements of each gig. Our groups feature highly skilled professional...
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Jumpin' Joz Swing & Jazz Band

5.0 (24)
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23 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Jazz Band / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 87 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $250 and up

Jennifer P. said “We hired Jumpin' Joz to play at a high school Mardi Gras event and they were amazing! The guys were incredibly professional; coming early to set up and bringing all of their own equipment to be... ”
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The Best Leonardo DiCaprio Look-alike Impersonator

5.0 (21)
Top Performer
4 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Leonardo DiCaprio Impersonator / 1930s Era Entertainment
  • 87 miles from Santa Barbara
  • Contact for rates

Sheila C. said “The Leonardo di Caprio look alike mingled and took photos with our guests during our reception. Everyone enjoyed his presence. ”

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About booking 1930s Era Entertainment

The 1930s: the era after the prosperity of the roaring twenties and the time of the Great Depression. Unlike the mood of the Great Depression, the music of the 30s was upbeat, jazzy, and happy! Bring the music that inspired the folks of the 1930s to your event. Add a little jazz piano, sax, and trumpet to spice up your event and get your guests a-dancin'! No matter what type of band you're seeking, whether it be a big band, swing band, jazz trio, or jazz singer, GigSalad can fill your 1930s Era Entertainment needs!

For formal affairs, larger-scale corporate events, high-class dinner parties, holiday parties, birthday parties, anniversary parties, supper clubs, or other occasions, bands playing period music from the depression era of the 1930s can be an excellent entertainment choice. Over the decade of the thirties, American taste in music changed from the safe and familiar sound of Guy Lombardo and the jazz dance bands to the more involved and powerful arrangements of the bandleaders of the Big Band and Swing Era such as Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and others. Other legendary performers of the era include Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. Related 1930s entertainment ideas include Big Bands, Swing Bands, Jazz Bands, Jazz Singers. Start your search by selecting your city above.

Some things to consider when hiring 1930s entertainment are to make sure you listen to audio and watch video clips of the performer/group. This will ensure that you truly do book the best for your next event! Next, you want to get references. Talk to people in the area about the performer and get feedback. Finally, get a contract. Many professional performers require a deposit to secure them at your next event. Make sure to read through the contract carefully before contracting their services for your party.