Ben Mallare Entertainment

San Diego, CA

$8,000+

Travels up to 200 miles

Get a free quick quote
Promotional video thumbnail 1 for Ben Mallare Entertainment

Ben Mallare | DIAMOND

Promotional video thumbnail 2 for Ben Mallare Entertainment

Ben Mallare | Showstopper

Promotional video thumbnail 3 for Ben Mallare Entertainment

Ben Mallare | Sizzle Reel

Promotional video thumbnail 4 for Ben Mallare Entertainment

Ben Mallare | Latin Mix

Promotional video thumbnail 5 for Ben Mallare Entertainment

Ben Mallare | Showstopper Plus

Gallery photo 1 of Ben Mallare Entertainment
Gallery photo 2 of Ben Mallare Entertainment
Gallery photo 3 of Ben Mallare Entertainment
Gallery photo 4 of Ben Mallare Entertainment
Gallery photo 5 of Ben Mallare Entertainment
Gallery photo 6 of Ben Mallare Entertainment
Gallery photo 7 of Ben Mallare Entertainment
Gallery photo 8 of Ben Mallare Entertainment
Gallery photo 9 of Ben Mallare Entertainment
Gallery photo 10 of Ben Mallare Entertainment

Overview

Based out of Los Angeles, Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment offers high energy dance bands for private and corporate events all over the nation. As a seasoned showman himself, owner Ben is passionate about electrifying milestone occasions with unforgettable performances. This company boasts dozens of accomplished musicians, all of whom delight in seeing couples and their loved ones dancing into the small hours. With specialities in Top 40, Motown, Soul, and Latin music, this company is sure to have a live music act that suits your desires. Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment can provide live music for corporate events, holiday parties, fundraisers, galas, and private events.


Reviews

82 reviews

Small thumbnail image for reviewer Charlotte B.

Charlotte B.

November 14, 2023

Great band!

The Ben Mallare band played at our wedding (both ceremony and reception) and we could not have been happier! The music was fantastic, and all of our guests danced the whole night. Several of our guests also told us they were the best wedding band they’ve seen. The music was one of the most important aspects of our wedding to us and The Ben Mallare Band delivered.

In addition to being great performers, they were also very easy to work with. Everyone was very responsive over email and helpful when we had questions. I highly recommend booking The Ben Mallare Band.

Hired as: Wedding Band


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Kim M.

Kim M.

September 11, 2023

Worth every penny!

Fabulous!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about this band..their energy, talent and ability to get the party dancing is incredible! They played for our son's wedding and we were blown away at how great the music was. Everyone was on their feet the entire time!

Hired as: Wedding Band


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Elissa J.

Elissa J.

May 2, 2023

Best band ever!

We highly recommend Ben Mallare! We hired them for our wedding in San Clemente and had an 8 piece band for the reception, 2 strings for the ceremony and 2 Jazz musicians for the cocktail hour. This was their first time playing at our venue and even with a last minute ceremony location change, everything went smoothly. The planning process also went extremely smoothly with special song requests and some last minute additions to the band. Our guests are still talking about how they were the best band they’ve ever heard at a wedding. We especially loved how they sang throughout the dinner portion. It made for a very intimate evening. We would easily hire them again and recommend you do too!

Hired as: Wedding Band


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Max H.

Max H.

November 13, 2022

AMAZING!!

Run, do not walk, to book Ben Mallare and the Complete All-Stars featuring Chance. We had the absolute joy of working with Ben Mallare and his team for our wedding in August, and it was the best decision we made. Having a fantastic wedding band was a top priority for us--we love live music and can be pretty picky, and we wanted the dance floor to be packed. We were absolutely blown away, and so were our guests. They are the best wedding band we have ever heard, and many of our guests came up to us during and after the wedding to say as much! We were so impressed with not only their musical talent—vocal and instrumental—but also the energy and presence they brought to their performance. We so appreciate how professional everyone was, and how seamless it was to work with Ben and Andy in the planning process—they were both so responsive and helpful. Our only regret is that it all flew by so fast—we could have stayed on that dance floor until daylight the next day. They are SUCH a talented group. 

Hired as: Top 40 Band, Wedding Band


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Brittany M.

Brittany M.

July 19, 2022

Made our wedding an absolute hit

We booked a band with Ben Mallare for our wedding and they did NOT disappoint! Andy Robbins was our coordinator, and he was extremely thorough and organized with everything. The band itself was AWESOME! We went with two vocalists, 2 horns, piano, guitar and bass. The energy was incredible. They had their own lighting. The singers sounded fantastic. We were able to request up to 4 songs for them to learn. This band was amazing and had our guests boogying all night. Highly highly recommend!

Hired as: Wedding Band

Write a review

Booking information

Price range: $8,000+

Gig length: 30 - 480 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial General Liability

About

Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Ben Mallare established Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment in 2014 as a small acoustic ensemble. In the years since, he has transformed the company into a luxury live entertainment offering that blends top level musical talent with state-of-the-art audio/visual technology to captivate private and corporate audiences worldwide. As the driving force behind Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment, Ben has cultivated a reputation for excellence in live musical entertainment. Based in Los Angeles, his company caters to a diverse range of events, including weddings, corporate functions, and private parties. With a staggering portfolio of over 150 events annually, the company’s reach extends far beyond Southern California, covering prime destinations across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Europe. Key markets beyond the West Coast include the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Sun Valley, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Hawaii. Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment has consistently earned accolades, securing top honors from esteemed platforms like WeddingWire and The Knot every year since 2015. When he’s not in his work element, Ben enjoys running, weight lifting, and cooking. He has two adorable pups named Jetty and Dax, and they currently reside in the Long Beach area.

Services offered

Past booked events

March 2020

09

Monday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Las Vegas, NV

November 2019

30

Saturday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Palm Springs, CA

September 2019

07

Saturday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dana Point, CA

June 2019

29

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Newport Beach, CA

March 2019

09

Saturday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

December 2018

03

Monday

Christmas Party

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

November 2018

10

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:30pm - 9:00pm

Newport Beach, CA

October 2018

06

Saturday

Wedding Reception

8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)

Las Vegas, NV

June 2018

21

Thursday

Corporate Event

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Santa Clara, CA

April 2018

07

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Santa Ynez, CA

September 2017

11

Monday

Corporate Event

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Huntington Beach, CA

July 2017

21

Friday

Reunion

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Maple Springs, NY

March 2017

19

Sunday

Birthday (Adult)

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Severna Park, MD

October 2016

10

Monday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 12:00am (Tue)

Laguna Beach, CA

Check out these featured profiles

Featured

The Apollo Trio

4.98 (68)
Top Performer
95 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • $2000 and up

Spencer D. said “Buckle up. James and team are a very professional and talented group. They put on a 3 hour set of amazing music. Our wedding guests absolutely loved The Apollo Trio. ”
Featured

Justin & The SwingBeats

5.0 (10)
12 Verified bookings

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Party Band
  • $3,500+ (based on band size & location)

Karly U. said “We hired Justin and The SwingBeats for my dads 70th birthday and they definitely do not disappoint. From the moment I hired Justin he was over accommodating and extremely easy to work with. He has a... ”
Featured

Those Guys

5.0 (17)
5 Verified bookings

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Party Band
  • $2,500 - $10,000+

Tenley B. said “Those Guys Band know how to truly rock the house! They are engaging and extremely talented. At our event, they had loads of people dancing early on. Lots of attendees commented on the quality of how... ”

  • San Diego, CA
  • Party Band
  • Contact for rates

Brian Jones Rock’n’Roll Revival is an all-star southern California band, known for good time rocknroll music of the revolutionary spirit of the 1969 "27 Club"...