Bobby Jo Valentine is the premiere choice for quality acoustic music! He is an energetic, award-winning performing artist (ukulele, guitar, and vocalist), with experience playing weddings, corporate events, thousand-seat theaters, and intimate concert halls. His music has appeared on the radio, on television, and has received national reviews and acclaim. He has over 40 5-star reviews on Gigsalad and other event websites.
Bobby Jo typically performs solo, but is also available with additional musicians, depending on budget. If you're seeking top quality acoustic music for your event, contact Bobby today.
35 reviews
Ron S.
November 10, 2024We retained Bobby Jo Valentine to add a special ambiance to our social hour and dinner portion of our event. His music was so special and enhanced our function greatly. He was very considerate of his volume levels and communication that he could adjust as well as song selection choices prior to the event. If his music wasn't magical enough, he "disappeared" at the appointed moment silently whisking away his equipment without notice. I recommend Bobby Jo Valentine without reservation for any events you are considering. Ron Schmidt, President, Waterfront Organizations of Oregon www.WaterfrontOregon.com
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Nick P.
May 18, 2023Bobby Jo played during our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and throughout dinner. He was easy to communicate with in the days, weeks, & months leading up to the event. All of our guests (including myself!) were very impressed with how talented Bobby is. He created an amazing atmosphere - I couldn't recommend him more for your wedding or any event!
Hired as: Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Jim H.
January 24, 2019Bobby Jo flew down to San Diego for our special day and did an amazing job of officiating our wedding and singing a few songs for us all. We're so grateful for his presence that day!
Hired as: Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Ashley C.
July 6, 2018We found Bobby Jo in our search for wedding guitarists. He came highly recommended and the praise is well-deserved! We ended up hiring him for our Welcome Dinner the night before the wedding. Bobby Jo was incredibly responsive and flexible from the beginning. He was also very organized and sent us a list of tunes to choose from, while also giving us the option to request a song or two that he would learn how to play. He brought all of his own equipment to the event and set up without a hitch. He provided ample hours of music and created the perfect ambiance for our guests during dinner and mingling. I cannot emphasize enough—he is SO talented, both in performing his own music and renditions of cover songs. I do not think we could have found a more gifted entertainer for the evening than Bobby Jo. We had so many compliments from our ~130 guests regarding his performance! In addition, he is so kind and seemed genuinely interested in being a part of our big day. We were so lucky to have him!
Bobby Jo is an incredible musician and so easy to work with. Do not think twice about hiring him for your private event!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Jamie A.
June 3, 2018Bobby Joe Valentine is an incredibly gifted musician with a joyful voice. Our celebration felt like a dream and Bobby set the tone.
Hired as: Folk Singer, Ukulele Player
Price range: $600 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 240 minutes
Bobby Jo Valentine delivers fun, exciting, acoustic-based music. From originals like "Be Mine" and "Somedays" to covers like "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," Bobby is charming, friendly, energetic, and a perfect match for any listening occasion.
The best way to enjoy Bobby Jo Valentine is in a house concert setting in your own living room! Contact Bobby for more information.
Bobby Jo Valentine is an award-winning singer/songwriter from the windy, rocky cliffs the San Francisco Bay Area. His first album, ‘A Place to Belong’ released to favorable reviews and his single “Be Mine” had radio airplay even before the album’s release. His warm, accessible melodies and often-profound lyrics have developed a following around the nation. In August of 2011, a song from the album, “Fly” won Song of the Year at West Coast Songwriter’s Association. Most recently, he was filmed in a commercial for the new 2013 Ford Fusion.
His new album "Home" attacks matters of the heart with catchy choruses and a wonderful team of musicians behind him. Calvin Turnbull is at the producing helm, who has worked with Sheryl Crow, Five for Fighting, and other greats; David Hayes, known best for his work with Blondie and Van Morrison, brings his timeless sound to the bass tracks; and Dave Tweedie, one of the biggest drummers in the pop industry today, adds melodic, catchy rhythms to the light-hearted melodies that echo Bobby's surprising lyrical depth for a 26-year old growing up on the coasts of Northern California.
Bursting with energy at times and filled with uplifting, honest messages about hope and life’s struggles, Bobby continues to gather new listeners with every show. “Armed with just a guitar and ukulele, Bobby aims straight for the heart.” -Bruce Kaplan, Folk Unlimited.
Bobby Jo Valentine's music is a perfect fit for weddings, college campuses, theatre performances, and more.
Along with award-winning originals (Bobby's music can be heard here or on Itunes, Spotify and all other digital channels), here are some covers that Bobby performs:
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
Stubborn Love – The Lumineers
Faster – Matt Nathanson
I Wanna Marry You – Bruno Mars
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Iz Ukulele
What a Wonderful World – Iz Ukulele
To Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Better Together – Jack Johnson
My Girl – The Temptations
Banana Pancakes – Jack Johnson
The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson
Marry Me – Train
C’mon Get Higher – Matt Nathanson
Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s
Lucky – Jason Mraz
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Hey Soul Sister - Train
You and I – Ingrid Michaelson
Breakdown – Jack Johnson
Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
The Book of Love – Magnetic Fields
Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
1,2,3,4 – Plain White T’s
Upside Down – Jack Johnson
Everything – Michael Buble
Wonderwall – Oasis
In the Summertime – Rural Alberta Advantage
Pinch Me – Bare Naked Ladies
Crash Into Me _ Dave Matthews
Sailing – Danny Malone
Freefalling – Tom Petty
You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
Fields Of Gold – Sting
Closing Time - Semisonic
The A-Team – Ed Sheeran
Crush – Dave Matthews
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head
Sweet – Dave Matthews
Where Are You Going – Dave Matthews
Flake – Jack Johnson
You and Me – Lifehouse
Body is a Wonderland - John Mayer
Beauty and the Beast - Disney
I Will Follow You into the Dark – DCFC
A Mirror is Harder to Hold – Jon Foreman
Say – John Mayer
Half of My Heart – John Mayer
Angel- Jack Johnson
Forever – Ben Harper
‘Til Kingdom Come – Coldplay
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Rhythm of Love – Plain White T’s
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
The Time of Your Life – Green Day
Half of My Heart – John Mayer
Wonderwall – Oasis
93 Million Miles – Jason Mraz
A Thousand Years – Christina Peri
Do You Remember – Jack Johnson
Everything – Michael Buble
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
Brown-Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Stubborn Love – The Lumineers
Good Things – Bo Deans
When You Come Back Down – Nickel Creek
Doubting Thomas – Nickel Creek
I Want to Hold Your Hand – The Beatles
All of Me – John Legend
Let Her Go – Passenger
The Scientist – Coldplay
I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
Pumped Up Kicks – Foster the People
Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
Bobby has a full PA System for local shows and a smaller PA (200 capacity) for travel gigs. Both of his instruments can plug in (1/4 inch)
Friday
Concert
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Vancouver, WA
Saturday
Graduation
1:00pm - 3:30pm
•
San Jose, CA
Monday
Convention/Trade Show
8:30am - 9:00am
•
San Francisco, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Berkeley, CA
Singing Guitarist
