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VEHICLE has only one objective, to create the best musical environment that will be inspiring, entertaining, and make your special event memorable!

Band-Mates:
Bilingual Female Vocal: Mimi J. Koda
Guitar: Rick Jiron (Backup vocals)
Keys: Steve Campos/Bobby Z./Louis Audelo/Ron Robles/or VSTi)(lead vocals)
Bass: Mike Cabe/Juan Perez/ Roger Max/Al Duenas
Drums: Steve Aguirre/Rene Flores/Sal Fregoso/Martin Medina
Congas: Ray Soliz
Timbales: George Medina (congas)
Sound Engineer: Jesse Calderon

Testimonials:
Nathan Goldberg (Gloria Allred)
The band was outstanding. Rick showed up hours before the event to set up and make sure that everything was exactly as it should be. He and the band members are all very talented musicians. They were amazing with our guests- very warm and extremely likeable. I would hire them in a heartbeat.
Allred Maroko Goldberg
ngoldberg@amglaw.com
May 11/12

"America's Greatest Cover Band" (TV Series)
Working with Rick and Vehicle was a sincere pleasure. They are a group of extremely talented musicians and singers! They are professional to the core, showing up early, rehearsing, and were ready to go even before I was ready. Even though I auditioned them for a TV show I could tell they have that same manner of professionalism in every aspect of their business. That is exactly how they treat their band, as a business. Of course, it is fun for them, but clearly they are there to please their customer. I purposely threw them a couple of "curve balls" during their audition and they handled them brilliantly. I am positive they would do the same in any situation. And best of all, they sounded amazing regardless of the genre of music they played.
Eric Wayne Waddell III, Co-Executive Producer
ewaddell@51minds.com
Mar.23/12

Premiere West Enterprises:
Halloween Bash & Costume Party
One of the best band I've worked with!
Rob Robinson
626.689.1114
Oct.29/11

NBTY - Xmas Party:
Rick,
We could not be any more pleased with your band's flexibility and also performance. You guys ROCKED the house! We are already receiving requests to have you back next year!
Diana Rodriguez, drodriguez@nbtymfg.com NBTY, Regional Director, Human Resources
Xmas Company Party @ Hyatt, Huntington Beach
http://huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp?null
Dec. 10/10

GigMasters Client Feedback:
The band was great; the quality of music and mix was perfect for the event and their communication before and after the event was excellent. I would highly recommend them.
Mike Carras, mcarras@yahoo.com
25th Wedding Anniversary @ Pacific Palms, City of Industry
www.pacificpalmsresort.com/
Nov. 06/10

Unfrozen Music:
Dear Rick,
Thank you for performing at the Unfrozen Music event on Saturday. Vehicle was a fantastic end to the evening! My folks who mostly listen to 'classical' music really enjoyed your performance and energy ... and so did I.
I also appreciate all your help! Your sound expertise and willingness to share your equipment made my life easy! We couldn't have done it without you!
Rumi Shimasaki (AIA), rshimasaki@yahoo.com
UM Architects in Concert @ MLK Jr. Auditorium, Santa Monica
Oct.02/10

Jeany Wong Wedding:
Please thank your singer for the lovely first dance song, she is awesome. All the guests loved your music. Thank you... Thank you... Thank you...
Wedding @ Electra Cruises, New Port Beach
www.electracruises.com/default.asp
Apr.03/10


Sample Song Lists:

Salsa:
Bamboleo - Gipsy Kings
La Mucura - Mike Laure
La Vida Es un Carnaval - Celia Cruz
Margarita - Wilkin
Que Rico el Mambo - Prez Prado
Ran Kan Kan - Tito Puente
Vamonos Pa'l Monte - Charanga la Tapa
Yumbambe - Poncho Sanchez

Cumbia:
Azucar - A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia Kings
Camaron Pelao - Banda el Recodo
Cumbia Del Sol/American Woman - Contral
Escandalo - Margarita La Diosa de la Cumbia
Juana La Cubana - Banda Caliente
La Negra Tomasa - Caifanes
Rosa Maria - Conjunto Los Pochos
Tiburon a la Vista - Mike Laure
Sabor a Mi - El Chicano

R&B:
At Last - Beyonc
Chain of Fools -Aretha Franklin
Fever - Michael Bubl
Heat Wave, (Love Is Like A) - Linda Ronstadt
Hello Stranger - Barbara Lewis
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) - Four Tops
My Girl - The Temptations
You Send Me/We Belong Together/Good Nigh My Love, Pleasant Dreams - Oldie Medley
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers

Disco:
Bad Girls - Donna Summer
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Jungle Boogie - Kool & The Gang
Lady Marmalade - Patti LaBelle
Turn the Beat Around - Gloria Estefan

Latin Jazz:
Sonando - Poncho Sanchez
Soul Sauce (Guachi Guara) - Cal Tjader
Viva Tirado - El Chicano
Watermelon Man - Poncho Sanchez & Mongo Santamaria

Merengue:
Sopa De Caracol - Junior Klan
Suavemente - Elvis Crespo

Latin Pop:
Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen - Santana
Cisco Kid, The - War
Corazon Espinado - Mana/Santana
Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) - Santana
Game of Love, The - Michelle Branch/Santana
Guajira - Santana
I Need to Know - Marc Anthony
It's Too Late - Gloria Estefan
La Bamba - Los Lobos
Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Maria Maria - Santana
Oye Como Va - Santana
Oye Mi Amor - Man
Smooth - Rob Thomas/Santana
Spill the Wine - War
Tequila - The Champs

Funk:
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste of Honey
Brick House - The Commodores
Hollywood Swinging - Kool & the Gang
Kiss - Prince & The Revolution
Ladies Night - Kool & The Gang
Pick Up the Pieces - Average White Band
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Classic Rock:
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Can't Get Enough - Bad Company
Come Together - The Beatles
Hotel California - The Eagles
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Mustang Sally - Buddy Guy
Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
What I Like About You - The Romantics

What to Expect

Venues:
092012: Cabrera's, Pasadena, 9p-12a
090812: City Lights, Hacienda, 9p-1:30a
090612: Cabrera's, Pasadena, 9p-12a
081612: Cabrera's, Pasadena, 9p-12a
080212: Cabrera's, Pasadena, 9p-12a
072612: Cabrera's, Pasadena, 9p-12a
070512: Cabrera's, Pasadena, 9p-12a
062012: Cabrera's, Pasadena, 9p-12a
060612: Cabrera's, Pasadena, 9p-12a
051212: PA System Service, M Lira, Ontario
051112: UCLA Graduation Private Party, N Goldberg
03/24/12: America's Greatest Cover Band (TV audition)
10/29/11: PWE HalloweenBash @ Ambiente,10p
08/25/11: Ambiente, Alhambra, 8p-11p
08/13/11: Oh Grady's, Granada Hills, 8p-1a
07/14/11: Cabrera's, Pasadena, 8p-11p
06/30/11: Cabrera's, Pasadena, 8p-11p
06/25/11: AmericanCancerSociety,SantaAnitaRaceTrack,
06/23/11: Cabrera's, Pasadena, 8p-11p
05/05/11: Cinco de Mayo @ Cabrera's, Pasadena
04/22/11: Marshall's Wedding, Bloomington
12/24/10: Ms.Chen Surprise Bday Party, West Hills
12/10/10: NBTY Xmas Party @ Hyatt, Huntington Beach
11/06/10: CarrasAnniversary,PacificPalms Hotel,Industry
10/02/10: Unfrozen Music, Santa Monica
09/11/10: Chao's Wedding, PA Sys Services, Artesia
04/03/10: Wong'sWedding, Electra Cruise
08/15/09: The Barkley, Pasadena
10/11/08: The Barkley, Pasadena
08/1/08: Wedding Cast Away, Burbank
06/29/08: Universal City Walk, N. Hollywood
05/03/08: The Barkley, Pasadena
12/15/07: Hilton Hotel,Pasadena, HDR Corporate Party

Stage/Setup Requirements:
General

Set/Song/Sequence List:
See above.

Available for Your

Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Bachelorette Party, Birthday Party, Christmas Party, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Fair, Fundraiser, Graduation, Halloween Party, Holiday Party, Hotel, Reunion, Seminar, Sweet 16 Party, Wedding Reception