Bear Brass brings the party wherever they perform! Comprised of a group of musicians from Southern California coming from diverse musical backgrounds, Bear Brass Band was formed out of a love for traditional New Orleans brass bands. The shared respect for jazz, funk, soul, and pop culture helps Bear Brass recreate that NOLA sound infused with themes of today’s pop music. Together these musicians form a group equally at home playing everything from original tunes to punchy pop, funk, jazz, Dixieland and 2nd lines. From stage to street corner, private parties to corporate events, Bear Bass is always ready to lay it down.
8 reviews
Drew H.
December 29, 2019They were so friendly to work with and easy to communicate with. On the day of the event they were on time and did a phenomenal job entertaining! We will definitely use them again in the future!
Hired as: Brass Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment
Bear Brass Band
Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind words and we had a great time!
Bryan Y.
October 20, 2019Bear Brass Band did an amazing job! They were right on time and played 2 great sets with a mix of jazzy songs and popular hits. We had a dance floor and they got the people out of their seats. I liked that they moved around while they played.
Hired as: Brass Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment
Bear Brass Band
Thank you, Bryan! We’re so glad that you are pleased with our entertainment. Thank you for having us out for the special day!
Deb K.
September 19, 2019Bear Brass Band did not disappoint!! We hired them to march our entire wedding from a park to our home nearby. They played New Orleans style music, and we had a great second line parade!! So much fun, what a hit they were! Very talented band! Thank you!!
Hired as: Brass Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment
Bear Brass Band
Thank you for having us for the big day! It was beautiful! Congratulations!
Bear Brass
Laurie B.
July 24, 2019We were 150% happy with the Bear Brass Band! The communication initiated between Meagan and I was thorough and efficient, and we both knew what our expectations were. The band held true to everything they agreed to, but most importantly, they were great! The musicians are talented and professional and the guests at our party were so wowed by them that many people asked me, "Where did you find this great band?". By the end of the night, we were all up and out of our seats doing second line dancing waving our napkins in the air. It was a blast! Thank you, Bear Brass Band, for your fun and entertaining performance!
Hired as: Brass Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment
Bear Brass Band
Thank you, Laurie, for your kind words and for allowing us to entertain your guests! We are so pleased that you are happy with our performance! Thank you!
Ms. K. M. F.
December 21, 2018The quintet arrived punctually and began performance as scheduled. Their demeanor was very professional and friendly. My guests remarked that their music contributed significantly to the feeling of the "Christmas Spirit" that filled the room. I would definitely hire them again without any reservations. They were great and a perfect match for my event.
Thank you Bear Brass Band Quintet.
Hired as: Brass Band
Bear Brass Band
Thank you, Ms. Franklin, for having us perform for your Christmas luncheon. We will be happy to perform for you and yours again in the future!
Price range: $1000 and up
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
We will play 45 minute sets split by 15 - 20 minute breaks, or 1-hour sets split by 20- 30 minute breaks for the duration of your event. Musical requests must be made no less that one month in advance of the event. We set up and tear down all our own equipment. We are able to be mobile and move about while playing, or we can sit/stand in one spot for the duration of the event.
Each member of Bear Brass has extensive experience in the music industry. Several of our members have toured and recorded nation and worldwide, and all members are well-versed in all styles of music. Some of us are music educators as well, and as a group we exhibit at primary education schools to inspire young players to keep playing and hold on to music for life.
Bear Brass began in early 2014 and has had the pleasure of performing for:
Anaheim Ducks
California Adventure Park
The City of Claremont
The City of Downey
The City of Rialto
The City of Ontario
The City of Upland
Bakersfield Firefighters Historical Society
Inland Empire 66ers 4th of July Celebration
House of Blues (Sunset)
The Original LA Farmer's Market Mardi Gras Celebration
Dodger Stadium for the Los Angeles Dodgers La Gran Fiesta
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
ABC7, KTLA5, NBC4
California Beer and Wine Fests
Last Name Brewing, Upland, CA
None required; can supply our own if requested.
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Temecula, CA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Pomona, CA
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Los Angeles, CA
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Los Angeles, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Poway, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Whittier, CA
Sunday
House Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Santa Monica, CA
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Los Angeles, CA
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Palm Springs, CA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Anaheim, CA
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 1:45pm
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Hacienda Heights, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Huntington Beach, CA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Huntington Beach, CA
Sunday
Holiday Party (Halloween)
2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Sherman Oaks, CA
Pop/Rock:
Call me Al/99 Luftballons Medley - Paul Simon/Nena
Thriller - Michael Jackson
I Want You Back - Michael Jackson
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
Bro Hymn - Pennywise
Ob-la-Dixie (dixie version of Ob-la-di Ob-la-da) - The Beatles
Come Together (dixie version) - The Beatles
I’ve Just Seen a Face (dixie version) - The Beatles
2nd Line/New Orleans Style:
You Move Ya Lose - Rebirth Brass Band
Do Whatcha Wanna - Rebirth Brass Band
When the Saints Go Marching In
Bourbon Street Parade
Latin/World:
Carnaval - Celia Cruz
Moliendo Cafe - Hugo Blanco
Funk:
Chameleon - Herbie Hancock
Give Up the Funk - Parliament
The Chicken - Pee Wee Ellis
Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
If You Want Me To Stay - Sly and the Family Stone
Big Band:
Too Good Too Bad - The Seatbelts
Original Tunes:
Clear the Mechanism (funk) - Meagan Dolce
Lil' Sumpin' (soul/New Orleans style) - Meagan Dolce
One Trick Pony (funk) - Meagan Dolce
Birthdays, Holidays:
The Star-Spangled Banner - F.S. Key/J. S. Smith
Happy Birthday
Auld Lang Syne
Various holiday tunes in traditional/children's/jazz styles
We are influenced by GOOD music, GREAT players, and FANTASTIC brass bands of the present, recent past, and historical past! Let the good times roll!
None required!
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