Ashley Anne and The Carnations
Our Jazz Sizzle Reel!
Live Performance at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato
1950s - Stupid Cupid
Latin - Sway
1950s - Lucille
Latin - The Coffee Song
Classic Movies - Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Motown and 60s girl-group hits! ✨
Our Party Sizzle Reel!
1920s and 30s - Georgia On My Mind
1950s - Angel Baby
1950s - Can't Help Falling In Love
Rat Pack & 1960s Vegas Medley
Bossa Nova - The Boy From Ipanema
Full Concert - The History of Jazz in Palm Springs
French - La Vie en Rose
1940s - Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
1940s - Undecided
❄️ Holiday Reel ❄️
✨Resident band on The Queen Mary. 1940s flair✨
Honored to be providing the soundtrack for a beautiful wedding 🎙️
Playing at the legendary Herb Alpert’s Vibrato ✨
Back to the Roaring Twenties at the beautiful Cicada Club ✨🥂
Performing at Spago Beverly Hills
A perfect evening for a wedding under the stars 💍
Bringing the glamour of the 1930s to life 💫
❤️ 1950s Rock 'n' Roll! ❤️
🎷 World War II Big Band Swing! 🎷
🎉 1920s Gatsby! 🎉
🗼 An Evening in Paris! 🗼
Taking the stage at the Orange County Fair 🎡
Lost in the music at the OC Fair
Overview
✨ Ashley Anne & The Carnations ✨
Ashley Anne & The Carnations bring the glamour of Old Hollywood to life with vintage jazz, swing, bossa nova, Latin, Rat Pack classics, and 1950s rock ’n’ roll.
As the resident band for The Queen Mary ⚓, we perform for weddings, corporate events, hotels, private parties, holidays, and vintage-themed events.
We’ve performed at venues such as Disney’s Club 33, The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Vibrato, The Cicada Club, and Spago Beverly Hills.
Available as a duo, trio, or full band, we create the perfect atmosphere for cocktail hours, dance parties, and special celebrations.
🥂 Tell us about your event, we’d love to create an unforgettable vintage experience!
Reviews
10 reviews
Paul H.
November 7, 2023A Fun, Classy, Sultry, Swingin' Good Time!
I have seen Ashley Anne perform with her band at a variety of venues and have always enjoyed them and the assortment of songs they play, from swing standards and ballads to recognizable hits from the 20's to the 60's. Ashley is warm and delightful. She captivates you with her melodic voice and timeless beauty. Ashley and her extremely talented musicians backing her motivate you to get up and dance! You're sure to have a wonderful time having Ashley and The Carnations play at your next event!
Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Swing Band
Joe D.
November 7, 2023Talented band led by a beautiful and talented lead singer.
Ashley fronts a talented band with her unique vocal skills and stage presence. Her singular warmth is displayed throughout her performance. Ive seen Ashley perform many times and she and the band never disappoint. If you are looking for a fun, friendly, versatile band that will get you up and dancing look no further.
Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, Swing Band, Swing Dancer, Wedding Band
Ashley Anne and The Carnations
Thank you so much Joe! We love having you at our events. You bring such a great energy and spirit (and you're a fantastic dancer to boot!) We can't wait to see you at our next public gigs.
Raechel R.
November 12, 2025Wonderful Veterans Day
We were truly delighted to have Ashley Anne and the Carnations perform at our Veterans Day celebration. They did an absolutely amazing job and brought so much joy to everyone in attendance. Ashleys voice was beautiful, and every song she sang was filled with heart and emotion.
Our residents were captivated from start to finish, and many commented afterward about how wonderful the performance was. She not only honored our veterans in a meaningful way but also created such a warm, uplifting atmosphere for our whole community.
Thank you
Hired as: 1930s Era Entertainment
the W.
October 14, 2025Our Favorite Band!
This band has always been so much fun to dance to at social events. So we decided to hire them for our wedding! Everyone loved the band; the guest, vendors, and the venue staff. They truly set the atmosphere and experience we wanted for our guest. They even allowed me(the bride) to sing a surprise song for my husband with them-I am so grateful! Thanks to them our wedding was amazing. They were so talented, kind, professional, and just such great people to have for our event. Thank you Ashley Anne and The Carnations!
Hired as: Wedding Band
Elisa G.
December 16, 2024Perfect Palm Springs Party
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.
Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Big Band, Swing Band, Swing Dancer
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
What to expect
Ashley Anne & The Carnations provide a polished, professional, and visually cohesive vintage entertainment experience from first contact to final song.
We help you choose the right ensemble size, musical style, and energy level to create the perfect atmosphere for your event. Whether you’re looking for elegant background music, a featured performance, or a fully themed vintage experience, we can customize the entertainment to fit your vision.
🎶 Popular themes include:
• Great Gatsby & Roaring Twenties
• Old Hollywood Glamour
• Rat Pack & Vintage Vegas
• 1940s Swing & Big Band
• French Café & Parisian Jazz
• Bossa Nova & Latin Lounge
• 1950s Rock ’n’ Roll & Sock Hop
• Holiday & Seasonal Celebrations
We arrive professionally dressed and coordinated with your event style. When needed, we can provide:
• Professional sound system (PA)
• Break music between sets
• Coordination with your planner, venue, DJ, or production team
For the best experience, please share your venue, guest count, event schedule, theme, and desired atmosphere so we can recommend the ideal entertainment package and create a seamless experience for your guests.
Services offered
Past booked events
January 2026
01
Thursday
New Year's Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
San Diego, CA
December 2025
05
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Fullerton, CA
November 2025
11
Tuesday
Holiday Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Brea, CA
December 2024
11
Wednesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Palm Desert, CA
06
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Long Beach, CA
July 2024
31
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Pacific Palisades, CA
June 2024
16
Sunday
Retirement Community Event
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Tarzana, CA
May 2024
18
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
15
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Orange, CA
April 2024
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Santa Ana, CA
March 2024
15
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:15pm
•
Riverside, CA
February 2024
28
Wednesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
San Diego, CA
Set list
Sample Repertoire
• Fly Me to the Moon
• Beyond the Sea
• The Way You Look Tonight
• Cheek to Cheek
• It Had to Be You
• Pennies From Heaven
• Dream a Little Dream of Me
• It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
• Puttin’ on the Ritz
• LOVE
• Unforgettable
• Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
• Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
• It’s Been a Long, Long Time
• I’ll Be Seeing You
• Shoo Shoo Baby
• GI Jive
• Fever
• At Last
• La Vie En Rose
• Sway
• Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
• Can’t Help Falling in Love
• Moon River
• Mr. Sandman
• Be My Baby
• My Guy
• Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
• You Can’t Hurry Love
• Earth Angel
• Great Balls of Fire
…and many more jazz, swing, bossa nova, Motown, and vintage favorites from the 1920s–1960s.
Influences and inspiration
Inspired by the timeless sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Rosemary Clooney, The Andrews Sisters, Edith Piaf, Connie Francis, Etta James, and the music of Motown. Our repertoire draws from the classic jazz, swing, bossa nova, early rock ’n’ roll, and vintage pop music of the 1920s–1960s.