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291 Bands and Groups serving Santa Cruz, CA

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Retro Notes

5.0 (32)
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39 Verified bookings
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $300 and up
Jayme G. said “Retro Notes is an amazing band! We have had them perform at a couple of events at our office, and they never disappoint. They are incredibly talented, professional, and always bring great energy... ”
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Sam Johnson

5.0 (38)
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39 Verified bookings
  • Carmel, CA
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • 30 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $1,500 - $7,500
Sabrina D. said “Sam was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. He’s an exceptionally talented musician, and his music truly elevated the event with a refined, polished touch. Our guests couldn’t stop... ”
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American Underdog

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Dance Band / Bands and Groups
  • $500 and up.
Olga D. S. A. said “We hired the American Underdogs for our wedding and they exceeded our expectations! The music was awesome and folks danced until they dropped! We really appreciated the music variety and the wingless... ”
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The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

5.0 (38)
56 Verified bookings
  • Los Gatos, CA
  • Bluegrass Band / Bands and Groups
  • 18 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates
Lamsen D. said “Simply fabulous. Music is not overwhelming and they make the crowd listen with ease. ”
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Mariachi Trio Estrellas De Oro

4.95 (26)
3 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Mariachi Band / Bands and Groups
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $200.00 and up
Alexander D. said “Amazing, beautiful, professional, respectful, compassionate. Rigo, and Jose, and Juan were perfect. Mom loved them. They brought her so much happiness and joy. Hire these guys and you won't be... ”
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Reyna y su Trio Latin-Mariachi Band

5.0 (18)
32 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Mariachi Band / Bands and Groups
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $350 - $400
Sol M. said “The life of the Party! They were perfect, couldn't ask for a better singer for my mms 80th party ! ”
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Trio Sol de Mexico

4.83 (235)
422 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Mariachi Band / Bands and Groups
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $160-375
Tamra M. said “We booked Trio Sol de Mexico at the last minute and they were prompt, friendly and played awesome Mariachi for our party. Great rapport with our guests. We recommend them highly! ”
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California Dueling Pianos

4.92 (38)
2 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Dueling Pianos / Bands and Groups
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $2,000 - $15,000
Jade W. said “We hired this company to be part of the entertainment for our Holiday party. They were great to work with, very professional during the planning process, quick to respond. Their performance was... ”
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The SophistiCats

5.0 (1)
  • San Jose, CA
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $400 + (travel/duration)
Sonny D. said “Wonderful set of songs from a classic time in music. The backstories, vocals and musicians are unique and talented. If you are looking to add a newer band to your entertainment schedule at a... ”
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Second Story Duo

5.0 (1)
  • San Jose, CA
  • Easy Listening Band / Bands and Groups
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • About $100 - $200 per hour
Joe W. said “Stopped by our local coffee shop (Blvd. Coffee of Almaden) one Friday evening and was surprised and delighted to find them playing. I meant to only sit down and listen for a few minutes and ended up... ”
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Magnolia Jazz Band

5.0 (2)
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Wedding Band / Bands and Groups
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Usually $1200-$3000
Isabella R. said “If I could give Magnolia Jazz Band more than a 5 star review, I would in heartbeat!! We booked them for our wedding reception on 12/9/23 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, and it was one of the... ”
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Jeff & Juli Strametz

5.0 (4)
5 Verified bookings
  • Gilroy, CA
  • Acoustic Band / Bands and Groups
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $300 per hour + travel
Peter C. said “It was great, super easy to work with. Arrived and setup and started playing at the time we requested. They continued to play non stop. The party guests truly appreciated the music. It was an... ”
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Wild at Heart

5.0 (4)
5 Verified bookings
  • Monterey, CA
  • Country Band / Bands and Groups
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates
Ali S. said “We had an AWESOME experience with Wild At Heart. Jon made it incredibly easy to work with the band. They even learned a few songs for us based on our preferences! Our guests even stayed late to chat... ”
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BootLeg

  • Morgan Hill, CA
  • Country Band / Bands and Groups
  • 23 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $600 - $2500
BootLeg band is exploding on to the bay area scene providing an energetic sound of New Modern Country. They're repertoire includes crowd favorite songs from...
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Livewire Dance Cover Band

  • Los Altos, CA
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • 29 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates
Livewire is a dance cover band based in the San Francisco Bay area. The band has performed over 600 shows for private parties, weddings, corporate events and...
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Neon Haze

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
4 Verified bookings
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • $1000 and up
Victoria F. said “You guys were awesome!!! We had so many people tell us how much they enjoyed your music. You guys really know how to get the party going. Thank you so much. I look forwards to seeing you all again. ”
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Neil Kelly Quartet

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
4 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates
Lilja T. said “We had the pleasure of witnessing the Neil Kelly Quartet in Sunnyvale along with co-starring guest players. The gig exceeded all our expectations! ”
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Aki Kumar

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
3 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Blues Band / Bands and Groups
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates
Aravind C. said “Invited Aki for a cozy private performance for my wife’s birthday at home snd they did a fantastic job at entertaining us. Great playlist and soulful music ”
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Sons Of Liberty Old Time Band

5.0 (1)
4 Verified bookings
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Bluegrass Band / Bands and Groups
  • Contact for rates
Jonas P. said “We hired the Sons of Liberty to play for our Southern-inspired party and they were fantastic! Upbeat, lively music on guitar, fiddle, and banjo. We received many, many compliments from guests who... ”
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The Ten O'Clock Lunch Band

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • $650 - $1200
Gertie M. J. said “The Ten O'Clock Lunch Band has been playing for Friday night dances at Mid County Senior Center for many years now. They are always a crowd pleaser, interacting with the audience, personalizing... ”
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Jenny O'Leary Quartet

1 Verified booking
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • $200 and up
The Jenny O'Leary Quartet is led by the swinging and soulful jazz vocalist Jenny O'Leary. She is backed by a trio of professional jazz musicians. Jenny...
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Dan Frechette & Laurel Thomsen

5.0 (5)
3 Verified bookings
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Americana Band / Bands and Groups
  • $350 - $2500
Peter K. said “I am a long-time fan of Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen. I have also been lucky enough to book them into the music series I used to run and worked with them at FAR-West where I was a Board member. D... ”
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Blue Summit

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Americana Band / Bands and Groups
  • $500-$3000
Deirdre R. said “AJ Lee & Blue Summit is an award-winning ensemble of exceptionally talented musicians and singers. Their material is the greatest combination of favorite old songs from bluegrass, old rock, classic... ”
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John Michael Band

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Classic Rock Band / Bands and Groups
  • Contact for rates
Warren said “Thanks for making my daughters graduation special - yes the kids (17+), and the adults, enjoyed the music. Band came on time, setup and got to playing. Will use in future for sure!!! ”
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Late at Last

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • $1000 and up
Trisha C. said “Late at Last was THE best decision we could have made for our event! Our guests couldn’t stop raving about them all night. We were completely blown away by their energy, talent, and ability to keep... ”
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Pleasure Point Jazz

5.0 (5)
7 Verified bookings
  • Soquel, CA
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 4 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates
Rachel L. said “These guys are incredibly talented, the music was perfectly smooth Jazz, the sax, bass, keys and drums were on point. They even had a killer jazz singer. They were the perfect band for our event and... ”
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Mothy & Co.

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Aptos, CA
  • Rock Band / Bands and Groups
  • 7 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates
Saul G. said “So the guy's were on time, professional and very nice too. Not only to me, but those at the event. The whole-crew was really about music man. They did not waste time in between songs and were into the... ”
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Spanish Beat Guitar Duo

1 Verified booking
  • Los Gatos, CA
  • Acoustic Band / Bands and Groups
  • 18 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates
Spanish Beat Guitar Duo Comprised of guitarists Rodrigo Teague and Paul Renslow, this guitar duo takes the guitars, rhythms and techniques of traditional...
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FaultLine

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Morgan Hill, CA
  • Cover Band / Bands and Groups
  • 23 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $500 and up
Pierce D. said “I recently hired Faultline for my wife's surprise birthday party, and they absolutely exceeded all expectations! From the moment I reached out to them, they were incredibly responsive and... ”
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One Country

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Morgan Hill, CA
  • Country Band / Bands and Groups
  • 23 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates
Lori G. said “Ric and crew were amazing. You could tell that this wasn’t just a performance but that they loved what they do. We are already talking about hosting another party just so we can get them back!! My... ”
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Mark Russo and the Classy Cats

4.84 (6)
16 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Jazz Band / Bands and Groups
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates
Manli C. said “Mark came to our house to perform during my surprise birthday party for my husband with 30+ guests. He was professional, played beautiful jazz music that everyone there was so impressed! If you want... ”
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Bands and Groups serving the Santa Cruz, CA area

These Bands and Groups serve the wider Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz county area and travel to Soquel, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Mount Hermon, Felton, Aptos, Bonny Doon, Rio Del Mar, Ben Lomond, La Selva Beach, Davenport, Brookdale, Boulder Creek, Corralitos, Redwood Estates, Freedom, Holy City, Pajaro Dunes, Watsonville, Moss Landing, New Almaden, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, Castroville, Coyote, Prunedale, and Pescadero.