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261 Cover Bands serving Santa Cruz, CA

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Sam Johnson

5.0 (40)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Carmel, CA
  • Cover Band
  • 30 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $1,500 – $7,500 per event

Tammy W. said “Sam Johnson played at my 60th birthday party on June 27th. He had a drummer and bass player join him and it was a perfect combination for the venue and number of guests (about 80). He adjusted to...”

  • Los Altos, CA
  • Cover Band
  • 29 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for pricing

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...

Neon Haze

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
4 Verified bookings

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cover Band
  • Starts at $1,000

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.”

Late at Last

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cover Band
  • Starts at $1,000

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...”

Flavor of the Week

4.91 (16)
Top Performer
18 Verified bookings

  • Belmont, CA
  • Cover Band
  • 40 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for pricing

Betsy S. said “I hired a saxophonist from Flavor of the Week to play the cocktail hour of our wedding and a singalong song at the end of our ceremony. The player was perfect. Unfortunately? The player we initially...”

The Ten O'Clock Lunch Band

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cover Band
  • $650 – $1,200 per event

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...”

FaultLine

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Morgan Hill, CA
  • Cover Band
  • 23 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Starts at $500

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...”

The Pfeffers

5.0 (15)
23 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Cover Band
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Starts at $500

Kelsey B. said “We hired Kevin to play at our corporate dinner party with about 100 guests present. He was extremely flexible, friendly, and talented. He provided a wide breadth of music that pleased our diverse...”

MPulse Band

5.0 (5)
6 Verified bookings

  • Redwood City, CA
  • Cover Band
  • 37 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Starts at $2,500

Per R. said “I just had my 50s birthday party and MPulse played and certainly got the party rocking and we danced all night. Only good things to say about them and I would like to add that they also had a great...”

The Deep Fakes

5.0 (8)
4 Verified bookings

  • San Carlos, CA
  • Cover Band
  • 39 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for pricing

Janelle W. said “The Deep Fakes are truly incredible! They played our ~200 person holiday party, brought all of the energy, and kept folks on the dance floor. Not only were they super professional, but also...”

Groove Ride

5.0 (8)
6 Verified bookings

  • Fremont, CA
  • Cover Band
  • 40 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $3,500 – $8,000 per event

Rui T. said “After reviewing 10+ bands we as a family of 5 decided on Grove Ride. From beginning to the end the entire process was so smooth. The band management were very helpful in making suggestions prior to...”

Charmas

New member

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cover Band
  • $400 – $7,000 per event

High-energy dance music, elegant ceremony music, and your choice of cocktail-hour entertainment for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations....

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cover Band
  • Contact for pricing

Jessica R. said “Free Elements played a great 1.5 hour set for our benefit farm to table dinner. The music was upbeat and fun and just the right tone for our event. The band was great to work with leading up to the...”

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cover Band
  • Contact for pricing

The Essentials is a grooving 6-piece band of seasoned musicians from Santa Cruz, CA. They are one of the most exciting bands performing in the Bay Area with...

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cover Band
  • Contact for pricing

Fox and The Hounds are an explosive power trio party band hailing from Santa Cruz, CA. The band features Jerad Fox on lead vocals and guitar, Morgan Monticue on...

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Quick facts for Cover Bands in Santa Cruz, CA

17,701 quotes sent

In the past year, Cover Bands have sent 17,701 quotes to event planners.

19th most popular

Cover Bands rank #19 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 9,068 Cover Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.7 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.7 days (on average) to hire a Cover Band.

Popular events

Cover Bands are typically hired for Christmas Parties and Nonprofit Events in Santa Cruz, CA.

California ranks #1

California is the most popular state for Cover Bands requests in the United States.

About booking Cover Bands in Santa Cruz, CA

Having high-energy live music will take your special event to the next level! Whether you’re looking for a tribute band, party band, dance band, or wedding band, you can find the best live bands on GigSalad. Cover bands are great for weddings, corporate events, festivals, and more. With vast setlists ranging from classic rock to pop to R&B, it's easy to find an awesome cover band that will get your guests out on the dance floor.

The cost of booking a cover band in Santa Cruz, California will vary depending on the length of your event, the size of the band, and their overall performance experience. High-quality professional musicians often come at a higher price but are usually worth every penny. Contact local cover bands above for more pricing information and to get quotes customized for your event.

While browsing profiles for Santa Cruz cover bands, watch videos and listen to audio clips to get a feel for their style and setlist. Read reviews from past clients to learn more about their experience with events similar to yours and what it might be like to work with them. When contacting local bands, be sure to discuss important details like performance length, required breaks, venue setup, song requests, and any other unique aspect of your event.

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Cover Bands serving the Santa Cruz, CA area

These Cover Bands 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.