Blue Breeze Band (Motown R&B Soul Jazz Blues)
Blue Breeze Band (Motown R&B Soul Jazz Blues)
Motown Group in Los Angeles, CA
Why hire Blue Breeze Band (Motown R&B Soul Jazz Blues)?
The Blue Breeze Band's model is: You provide the "CELEBRATION" and we will provide all the Motown, R&B, Classic Soul, Funk, & Oldies needed to Pack Your Dance Floor!
Be it a Wedding, Corporate Event, Anniversary, Private Party or a Pool Party our music will have you and your guests dancing all night long! We provide you with Live Music that is Fun and full of concert quality Excitement.
***AWARDS & RECOGNITION***
2013: CBS Los Angeles recognizes "THE BLUE BREEZE BAND" among LA's TOP 5 Wedding Bands
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2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 BRIDE'S CHOICE AWARD – WINNERS!
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WE HAVE "SIX" TO "NINE" PIECE BANDS JUST RIGHT FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENT!
Please Call or Email Us Today !!!
Amazing band (best investment we made in our wedding)
Hi everyone! We hired the Blue Breeze Band after desperately searching for a non-cheesy group to play at our wedding. We wanted a band that would have its own style it excelled at (not one that would play everything from Van Morrison to Journey to Bon Jovi to Beyonce, though we love all those guys) and were searching in the Motown/R&B/Soul genre which we love. We came across the BBB and one review in particular, from a groom whose sole wedding-related duty was to find the band - and after too many whiskeys and renditions of Wonderful Tonight he happened to find these guys. He said to "do yourself a solid" and hire the BBB, so we did! Just read these guys' bios on their website. Impressive! They have lots of clips too, but I have to say they sound even better in person. Perfect in fact. They even learned Cee Lo's "Forget" You for our wedding and even that, not part of their standard repertoire, was perfect. We had so much fun. They could really read the crowd and play the right thing for getting people going. Our guests were out there on the dance floor all night, even people we never would've expected to dance! At the end of the night they got literally every last person on the floor for "Shout" which is my husband's favorite song for a wedding :)
As far as the business side of things goes, it was easy to communicate with Harold Wherry, the band leader, and he proactively asked lots of questions to make sure we were prepared and that everything would go smoothly on the day. Which it did. The band's fees are also very reasonable compared to other wedding bands, which in my opinion aren't nearly as talented or as fun.
Hired by: Beth S.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: June 23rd, 2012
Event: Wedding Reception in San Diego, California
Services provided: Dance Band, Motown Group, R&B Group, Soul Band, Wedding Band
Blue Breeze MADE our anniversay party!
Besides providing great music for our party, Blue Breeze became part of the party and gave us and our guests a personal experience that got everyone involved and having fun. Harold was exceptionally attentive to both the pre-party arrangements and keeping the flow and energy going throughout the party. If you want a great time and not have to worry about a single detail, just book this band and let Harold and the Blue Band do the rest. Then enjoy the party with your guests!
Hired by: kathleen a.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Organization: private function
Event Date: October 29th, 2011
Event: Anniversary Party in Duarte, California
Services provided: Dance Band, Motown Group, Oldies Music, Party Band, R&B Group, R&B Vocalist, Soul Band, Soul Singer
About
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
CBS Los Angeles recognizes LA's TOP 5 Wedding Bands...(2013, **The Blue Breeze Band**)
Founded in 1998 by veteran guitarist Harold Wherry, the "Blue Breeze Band" takes its audiences back to the infectious 1960s by bringing the soulful “Motown Sound” to wedding celebrations. The rhythm and blues core of six accomplished singers and musicians is categorized as being one of Los Angeles’ leading options in the live entertainment industry. This is due to its capacity to incorporate variegated music styles into its electrifying performances, including funk. For wedding planners seeking an easy-listening blend of African and European traditions, the band’s resplendent productions also present both instrumental jazz and blues that swing.
A four-time successive recipient of the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards, the Blue Breeze Band represents a golden symbol of superb quality and top-drawer professionalism
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2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 BRIDE'S CHOICE AWARD – WINNERS!
The BLUE BREEZE BAND stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community,
representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry.
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WHAT WE DO BEST...
Proving Our Clients The Highest Quality Fun Filled Live Music Entertainment For All Occasions!
Weddings - Corporate Events - Organization/Club Events - Socials - Private Parties - Anniversaries - Birthdays - Bar/Bat Mitzvahs - Casions - Conferences - Dinner Dance - Gala - Pool Party - Office Party - Holiday Party
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BRIDES & GROOMS
TESTIMONIALS...
Harold and the Blue Breeze band played our wedding and they tore up the place!
We wanted people on the dance floor and they had them there all night long.
We would recommend them to anyone who's looking for a fantastic band to make sure their party is a hit!
Thanks guys!
Lauren & Jesse, wedding on October 20th 2012
Harold :: What can we say?
The Blue Breeze Band rocked the house like nobody’s business. Everyone, and I can honestly say everyone, was talking about the music and how awesome the band was. You guys had the place jumping, people shaking out of their seats, and laying down a groove that was impossible to resist. Music truly makes a wedding memorable, and you guys did right by us like we knew you would. If anyone chooses anyone other than the Blue Breeze Band for a wedding they are missing out. We hope to hear you again real soon.
Robert & Michelle R.
WE HAVE "SIX" TO "NINE" PIECE BANDS JUST RIGHT FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENT!
NOTE: We also offer a "Three Piece Band" or a "Four Piece Band" for wedding ceremonies, small cocktail or dinner parties.
Please let us know which package best accommodates your Wedding or Special Event desires.
BRIDES: Hiring a live band for your reception entertainment adds more Romance, Fun and Excitement to your Wedding Day!
PLEASE CALL US TODAY TO DISCUSS THE DETAILS OF YOUR SPECIAL EVENT!
Let us assist you so you won't have to DO IT ALL YOURSELF!
Harold Wherry and the Blue Breeze Band are available to assist you so you can put your mind at ease, relax and enjoy your party! DANCE UNTIL YOU DROP!
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CORPORATE CLIENTS AND WEDDING & EVENT LOCATIONS:
• China Trust Bank
• BlueCross BlueShield
• Xerox Corp.
• Genera Corp.
• Western States Public Service Commissioners
• American Library Association
• Capital Group Companies
• Pepperdine University
• University of Virginia
• United States Armed Services in Okinawa, Japan
• Club Aston
• Orange County Attorneys Association
• Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio CA
• Viejas Casino, Alpine CA.
• Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Carlsbad
• Paradise Point Resort, San Diego
• Ultimate Sky Box, San Diego
• Beverly Hills Hotel
• Hotel del Coronado, Coronado
• St. Regis Monarch Beach Hotel, Dana Point
• Island Hotel, Newport Beach
• Electra Cruises, Newport Beach
• Sunstone Winery & Villa Estate, Santa Ynez
• Firestone Vineyard, Los Olivos
• Four Seasons The Biltmore Resort Hotel, Santa Barbara
• Ojai Valley Inn, Ojai
• Casa Romantica Gardens, San Clemente
• Tivoli Too!, Laguna Beach
• The Smog Shoppe, Los Angeles
• The Marvimon House, Los Angeles
• Doubletree Hotel, Torrance
• Marriott Hotel, Torrance
• Orange Terrace Community Center, Riverside CA.
• Cerritos Library, Cerritos CA.
• Rainbow Lagoon, Long Beach CA.
• Save-A-Lot Food Store, 29 Palms CA.
• Chaffey College Chino Community Center, Chino
• Affaire in the Gardens-Art Show, Beverly Hills CA.
• Victoria Robinson Gardens, Beverly Hills CA.
• Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills CA.
• Indian Wells Country Club
• La Canada Flintridge Country Club
• El Caballero Country Club, Tarzana
• Braemar Country Club, Tarzana
• Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
• Santa Margarita Ranch, San Luis Obispo
Personnel
Harold Wherry: Owner / Music Coordinator / Guitarist
Darryl: Bass Guitar / vocals
Richard: Keyboards / Vocals / Trombone
Buster: Drums / Vocals
Bob: Lead Vocals
Tim: Saxophone / vocals
ADDITIONS BY REQUEST: ---
Kinji: Female Vocals
Tyrone: Trumpet / vocals
Marcas: Keyboards
Daniel: Keyboards
Sam: Percussions
Influences
The Isley Brothers, Wilson Pickett, The Temptations, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, The Commodores, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, James Brown, Sam & Dave, Jr. Walker & the Allstars, The Spinners, Sly & the Family Stone, The Gap Band, L.T.D., K.C. & The Sunshine Band, Ray Charles, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Z.Z. Hill, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert Collins
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 120 - 180 minutes
Music that makes you want to clap your hands and dance performed by an "Award Winning" Band! ...Lots of rockin' R&B Soul music and some Jazz and Blues! "...Incredibly talented musicians who each lend our heart and soul to your performances." "...you guys really know how to bring the house down. We had an absolute blast dancing the rest of the night away. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had."
... [2010, 2011 & 2012 BRIDE'S CHOICE AWARD - WINNERS! ] _ The BLUE BREEZE BAND stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry.
Awards were given to the top wedding professionals and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year
Stage/Setup Requirements:
Stage Lights
STAGE: at least 16 ft. long x 16 ft. deep x 6 inches to 1 ft. high
Set/Song/Sequence List:
[[[ TOP 40-MOTOWN SOUL OLDIES... ]]]
SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED....................... Stevie Wonder
AS .............................................................. Stevie Wonder
I WISH ....................................................... Stevie Wonder
SUPERSTITION .......................................... Stevie Wonder
AIN'T TO PROUD TO BEG ........................... The Temptations
THE WAY YOU DO THE THINGS YOU DO .... The Temptations
MY GIRL .................................................... The Temptations
STANDING ON SHAKEY GROUND .............. The Temptations
JUST MY IMAGINATION ............................. The Temptations
BRICK HOUSE .......................................... The Commodores
ALL NIGHT LONG ...................................... Lionel Richie
JUST TO BE CLOSE TO YOU .................... The Commodores
LET'S GROOVE TONIGHT ......................... Earth Wind & Fire
SEPTEMBER ........................................... Earth Wind & Fire
I LIKE THE WAY YOU MOVE ................. Earth Wind & Fire
THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD ....... Earth Wind & Fire
BACK IN LOVE AGAIN ............................... L.T.D.
SKIN TIGHT ............................................... The Ohio Players
FIRE ......................................................... The Ohio Players
ROLLER COASTER ................................... The Ohio Players
HOLLYWOOD SWINGIN’ ........................... Kool and the Gang
GET DOWN ON IT ...................................... Kool and the Gang
CELEBRATION ......................................... Kool and the Gang
JUNGLE BOOGIE ..................................... Kool and the Gang
LADIES NIGHT ........................................ Kool and the Gang
FUNKY STUFF ........................................ Kool and the Gang
LOVE & HAPPINESS ................................. Al Green
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER ........................... Al Green
LET’S STAY TOGETHER ............................ Al Green
TRACKS OF MY TEARS ................. Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
I'LL BE AROUND ...................................... The Spinners
WHAT'S GOIN' ON .................................... Marvin Gaye
LET'S GET IT ON ...................................... Marvin Gaye
MERCY MERCY ME .................................. Marvin Gaye
AIN'T THAT PECULIAR .............................. Marvin Gaye
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE ........ Marvin Gaye
AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH .................... Marvin gaye
GAME OF LOVE ........................................... Carlos Santana
MARIA MARIA ............................................... Carlos Santana
EVIL WAYS ................................................... Carlos Santana
OUTSTANDING .............................................. The Gap Band
BURN RUBBER .............................................. The Gap Band
EARLY IN THE MORNING ................................ The Gap Band
WORD UP ...................................................... Cameo
KISS .............................................................. Prince
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC ....................... Wild Cherry (rock)
BOOGIE SHOES .......................................... K.C. & the Sunshine Band
GET DOWN TONIGHT ................................. K.C. & the Sunshine Band
THAT'S THE WAY I LIKE IT ......................... K.C. & the Sunshine Band
USE ME ......................................................... Bill Withers
LOVELY DAY .................................................. Bill Withers
MY LATEST MY GREATEST INSPIRATION .......... Teddy Pendergrass
LOVE T.K.O. ..................................................... Teddy Pendergrass
CLOSE THE DOOR ........................................... Teddy Pendergrass
ASCENSION (don't ever wonder) ........................ Maxwell
JOY & PAIN .................................................. Frankie Beverly & Maze
LONG TRAIN RUNNING .................................. The Doobie Brothers
YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE ........... Stevie Wonder
RIBBON IN THE SKY ...................................... Stevie Wonder
BROWN EYED GIRL ....................................... Van Morrison
MOON DANCE ............................................... Van Morrison
I SHOT THE SHERIFF ................................... Bob Marley
WAIT IN VAIN ................................................. Bob Marley
FORGET YOU ................................................. Cee Lo Green
[[[ OLD SCHOOL R&B, CLASSIC SOUL, FUNK MUSIC ]]]
SHOUT .................................................. The Isley Brothers
IT'S YOUR THING ................................... The Isley Brothers
WORK TO DO ........................................ The Isley Brothers/AWB
THIS OLD HEART OF MINE ....................... The Isley Brothers
TWIST & SHOUT ..................................... The Isley Brothers
MUSTANG SALLY ................................... Wilson Pickett
MIDNIGHT HOUR ..................................... Wilson Pickett
634-5789 ................................................ Wilson Pickett
LAND OF A 1000 DANCES ...................... Wilson Pickett
KNOCK ON WOOD ................................ Eddie Floyd
SOUL MAN ............................................. Sam & Dave
WRAP IT UP ........................................... Sam & Dave
I THANK YOU .......................................... Sam & Dave
SOOTHE ME ........................................... Sam & Dave
HOLD ON I'M COMING ........................... Sam & Dave
TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS ...................... Otis Redding
THESE ARMS OF MIND .............................. Otis Redding
I'VE BEEN LOVIN YOU TOO LONG ............... Otis Redding
DOCK OF THE BAY ..................................... Otis Redding
SATISFACTION ....................................... Otis Redding/The Rolling Stones
THE TWIST ............................................ Chubby Chercker
TURN ON THE LOVE LIGHT ........................ Bobby "BLUE" Bland
SHOTGUN .............................................. Jr. Walker & the Allstars
WHAT DOES IT TAKE .............................. Jr. Walker & the Allstars
HOW SWEET IT IS .................................. Jr. Walker & the All Stars
HIGHER & HIGHER ................................. Jackie Wilson
WORKOUT (Baby) ................................... Jackie Wilson
DANCING IN THE STREET ........................ Martha & The Vandellas
DANCE TO THE MUSIC .............................. Sly & the Family Stone
IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY ........................ Sly & the Family Stone
EVERYDAY PEOPLE .................................. Sly & the Family Stone
ONLY YOU .............................................. The Platters
SO FINE ................................................. The Fiesta's
[[[ JAZZ (VOCALS & INSTRUMENTALS) ]]]
WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVE .................... Bobby Caldwell
FOR THE LOVE OF YOU ................................. The Isley Brothers
THIS MASQUERADE...................................... George Benson
MISTY ...................................................... Erroll Garner
THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT ....................... Michael Buble
EVERYTHING ...................................................... Michael Buble
PUT IT WHERE YOU WANT IT.......................... The Crusaders
SUN GODDESS ............................................ Earth Wind & Fire
AFTER MIDNITE .......................................... Ray Parker Jr.
ALL BLUES ................................................. Miles Davis
PICKUP THE PIECES ..................................... AWB
EUROPA .................................................... Gato Barberi (Latin)
ASA ......................................................... DJAVAN (Brazilian)
BREEZIN’ ................................................... George Benson
THAT'S THE WAY LOVE GOES ........................ Norman Brown
LAID BACK ................................................. Doc Powell
SUNDAY MORNING ....................................... Doc Powell
COMING HOME BABY .................................... Zachary Breaux
CHICKEN SHACK ......................................... Jimmy Smith
COLD DUCK ............................................ Eddie Harris / Les McCann
LISTEN HERE .......................................... Eddie Harris
BLUE BOSSA .............................................. Kenny Dorham
SISSY STRUT ............................................ The Meters
GIRL FROM IPANEMA .................................. Jobim
WATCH WHAT HAPPENS .............................. Wes Montgomery
LITTLE SUNFLOWER .................................... Freddie Hubbard
STOLEN MOMENTS ..................................... Oliver Nelson
KILLER JOE ............................................... Charles Earland
SUGAR ..................................................... Stanley Turrentine
BUMPIN' ON SUNSET .................................. Wes Montgomery
MAPUTO ................................................. David Sanbourne
MERCY MERCY MERCY ................................ Joe Zawinul
SONG FOR MY FATHER ............................... Horace Silver
GEORGIA ON MY MIND ................................ Ray Charles
I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU ......................... Ray Charles
NIGHT TIME IS THE RIGHT TIME .................. Ray Charles
[[[ SWINGIN’ JAZZ BLUES (VOCALS & INTRUMENTALS) ]]]
KANSAS CITY ........................................... Ray Charles
IN THE MOOD ........................................... Glenn Miller
IT DON’T MEAN A THING ............................. Duke Ellington
ROUTE 66 ............................................. Ray Charles
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL ............... B.B. King
TAKE THE ‘A’ TRAIN .............................. Duke Ellington
SATIN DOLL ............................................. Duke Ellington
FLIP FLOP & FLY ....................................... Big Joe Turner / Joe Houston
STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT .................. Nat King Cole
CALDONIA ............................................... Louie Jordan
SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL .............................. Big Joe Turner / Joe Houston
Performance Schedule
03-22-2014 — Wedding
11-16-2013 — Wedding
10-13-2013 — Wedding
09-21-2013 — Wedding
09-14-2013 — Birthday Party - Chino
08-31-2013 — Wedding
08-23-2013 — Wedding
08-11-2013 — Concert in the Park
08-10-2013 — Wedding
08-04-2013 — Wedding
08-03-2013 — Wedding
06-15-2013 — Wedding - Palos Verdes
Past Booked Dates:
05-04-2013 — Fundraiser
04-20-2013 — Wedding - Ojai
04-19-2013 — Corporate Event
04-06-2013 — Wedding - San Luis Obispo
04-03-2013 — Wedding - Palm Springs
03-16-2013 — Corporate Event - Studio City
02-24-2013 — Bar Mitzvah - Hollywood
02-08-2013 — Corporate Event - San Clemente
01-20-2013 — Wedding - La Jolla
01-13-2013 — Corporate Event - Indio
01-12-2013 — Corporate Event - Indio
Experience
2008: 35 gigs
2009: 45 gigs
2011: 44 gigs
2012: 40 gigs
View Complete Calendar
http://www.bluebreezeband.com/calendar.html
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Casino, Casting Call, Club/Nightclub, Competition, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Ethnic Celebration, Festival, Fundraiser, Graduation, Grand Opening, Hotel, Launch Party, Private Party, Prom, Restaurant, Sporting Event, Studio Session, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception
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