Recorded live at The Merc
"Sadness, Go Away" Live
Berimbau/Canto de Ossanha
Mas que nada
A Tribute to Bossa Nova
Bossa Nova, Brasilian Jazz, Latin
LA County Arts & Culture (Parks After Dark)
LA County Arts & Culture Program (Parks After Dark)
Bowers Museum (Santa Ana, CA)
LA County Arts & Culture Program (Parks After Dark)
LA County Arts & Culture Program (Parks After Dark)
Whether as a trio, quartet, or full band, Along for the Ride brings you captivating Jazz, Latin, and Bossa Nova tunes in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Our vocalists charm with classics like "Mas Que Nada" and "Agua De Beber," creating an elegant atmosphere or a lively vibe. For a Latin touch, enjoy romantic boleros such as "Bésame Mucho" and "Sway." Choose from vocal or instrumental sets, and we'll adapt to your event, surpassing expectations with style and professionalism.
We understand the importance of flexibility, and we'll adapt to your budget while exceeding your expectations with a blend of style and professionalism. Let the magic of our music enhance your special occasion.
13 reviews
Patrick D.
February 23, 2024A perfect fit for our event! Soulful Brazilian sounds from a terrific trio who knew how to read the room. We will work with them again!
Hired as: Bossa Nova Band, Brazilian Entertainment
Sarah A.
December 19, 2023Gloria and the band did an AMAZING JOB playing bossa nova & samba music for my Brazilian themed birthday party. They played many bossa nova hits as guests arrived and then more dance music later into the night. We had dancers too and the band also added a musical touch to the dancers' performance. Gloria really did a great job getting everything organized. I would highly recommend booking this band for your event. You will not be disappointed!!
Hired as: Bossa Nova Band, Brazilian Entertainment, Latin Band, Latin Jazz Band, World Music
Will S.
March 18, 2023We hired bossa nova & Latin jazz to play boleros for our mother’s birthday dinner. It was a perfectly intimate family event. Gloria, her husband (bassist) and their guitarist, played a beautifully curated list of boleros and bossa nova. My mom is still talking about the experience a week after the performance.
I highly recommend booking them. Gloria is also a wealth of knowledge. You won’t regret it.
Hired as: Bolero Band, Bossa Nova Band
Bossa Nova & Latin Jazz
Thanks for your nice review! It’s a real complement coming from such a talented family as yours! We had a great time 😍
Rodrigo R.
August 21, 2022A made a last minute decision to book a band for my party. They were the perfect choice for my evening/ birthday event. Very pleasant and professional group. I gave them a list of my favorite songs before the event and they took care of it.
Thank you Gloria !!!
Hired as: Bolero Band, Brazilian Entertainment, Jazz Band
Andy A.
August 2, 2022Gloria and her team were a pleasure to work with. They made life easy and were super professional from start to finish. They sounded great and added the perfect Bossa Nova vibe to our Sunday brunch - everyone loved it from my Brazilian cousins to the friends visiting from Texas :)
Hired as: Bossa Nova Band
Price range: $300 and up
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
We guarantee:
1. Punctuality
2. Best sound equipment and technology (two band members are sound engineers)
3. Adjust band size to better fit your budget and/or space needs
4. Good presentation (we'll dress according to the nature of your event)
5. Music variety
6. MC experience (one of the singers has extensive experience as MC)
7. Bilingual (English/Spanish)
8. Flexibility and eagerness to make your event a success (your success is our success!)
9. We are willing to buy liability if your venue requires it
Along for the Ride tastefully blends Bossa Nova, Jazz, and Latin in the Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 style. Our multilingual singers will charm your guests and bring to life your event with popular hits like Mas Que Nada, One Note Samba, Pais Tropical. We'll create a relaxed atmosphere with Desafinado, Corcovado, and the iconic Girl from Ipanema. If your event is more on the Latin side, we have a mix of romantic and upbeat boleros - Sway, Besame Mucho, and Frenesi. You may also select a combination of vocal and instrumental tunes that include classic jazz standards: On Green Dolphin Street, Autumn Leaves, Angel Eyes, & Summertime. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering, or a festival-like event, our band will assuredly meet your expectations with authenticity, groove & style. Tell us what you're envisioning we'll make it happen! *Instrumental jazz quartet option, at adjusted rates
We have our own sound equipment and some lighting. We are flexible to work with our equipment or the one you provide.
Wednesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Palm Desert, CA
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Trabuco Canyon, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Moreno Valley, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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La Habra, CA
Sunday
Rehearsal Dinner
10:00am - 1:00pm
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La Jolla, CA
Monday
Cultural Event
11:30am - 12:00pm
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Los Angeles, CA
Sunday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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San Diego, CA
Wednesday
Virtual Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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San Diego, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Chula Vista, CA
This is a partial list of Along for the Ride's repertoire:
A Felicidade
A Night In Tunisia
A Ra (The Frog)
Adoro
Ai Ai Ai Ai
Amapola
Angel Eyes
Batucada Surgiu
Bésame Mucho
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa
Brazil
Canto de Ossanha
Capullito de Alelí
Cien años
Corcovado
Crickets Sing for Ana Maria (Os Grilos)
Cuando Vuelva a tu Lado
Desafinado
Frenesí
Girl From Ipanema
Guantanamera
Historia de un amor
How Insensitive
La Bikina
La Llorona
La Mentira
La Negra Noche
La Puerta
Mas Que Nada
Meditation
Misty
Moondance
My Favorite Things
My Funny Valentine
No me platiques más
No More Blues
Obsesión
One Note Samba
O Pato
Pais Tropical
Perfidia
Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars
Quizas Quizas
Red Clay
Reloj
Round Midnight
Sabor a Mí
Samba do Aviao
Satin Doll
Solamente una Vez
Somos Novios
Song For My Father
St. Thomas
Summer Samba
Summertime
Sunday Morning
Sway
Take Five
Take The A Train
Taste Of Honey
Temptation
Tres Palabras
Wave
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Astrud & Joao Gilberto
Ivan Lins
Marcos Valle
Elis Regina
Tania Maria
Miles Davis
Chic Corea
Carlos Santana
Luis Miguel
PA or access to install our own system
Bossa Nova Band