Brian Clemens/Brian Clemens + Friends

Orange, CA

$70-$120 hr depending on location

Travels up to 30 miles

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Overview

Hello Gig Salad! I am a pianist based in the Orange County/Los Angeles area who can play a wide variety of styles and genres to suit your event! Looking for a singer? I perform with many wonderful vocalists. I also play with many fantastic bands and can customize a group that can play in multiple styles such as:

Jazz / Swing (Sinatra, Bobby Darin, etc..)
Pop/R&B
Soft Jazz/Dinner Music
Latin Jazz/Brazilian Music
Rock

Our lineup could consist of anything from saxophone, piano, drums, trumpet, trombone, bass, violin, vocals, and more and is customizable depending on your event and budget.

Rates are dependable on location and length of event. Please contact for any inquiries!


Reviews

7 reviews

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Ann D.

December 8, 2019
Verified review

Brian was great!!

Brian was great! Arrived a little early to get acquainted and was the perfect entertainment during our cocktail party! I would highly recommend Brian!

Hired as: Pianist


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Chris O.

November 30, 2019
Verified review

Fantastic

Brian is a true professional and amazing pianist and performer. He is a tremendous asset to any event and knows how to bring the audience in!

Hired as: Singing Pianist


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Mary G.

June 17, 2019
Verified review

So good, we want to book him again!

Excellent entertainment, we asked for 60's music and we got a little Elvis, a little Beatles and a lot of variety. We danced a lot, we had so much fun. And Brian is very easy to work with, too.

Hired as: 1960s Era Entertainment


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Pamela H.

June 17, 2019

Brian was spectacular!

We hired Brian for a small get together in May and he was absolutely fantastic! We requested a mixture of pop, Broadway, and Disney music and he provided just that! Very talented musician and made our event come to life. Also he was very punctual, took requests, and made sure we were perfectly satisfied with the music. Will definitely have him back again in the future! Thanks, Brian!

Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player, Pianist

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Brian Clemens/Brian Clemens + Friends

Thanks Pamela! I had a lot of fun performing at your dinner party. Thank you for the kind words and see you next time!


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Autumn S.

May 28, 2019
Verified review

Excellent!

Brian was a pleasure to work with leading up to our Great Gatsby themed black-tie event, and his selections were right on theme, and perfect for the setting. I would recommend him to anyone looking to pull off a classy, fun evening!

Hired as: Jazz Pianist

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Brian Clemens/Brian Clemens + Friends

Thank you so much for your kind review, Autumn! Tanner and I had a blast playing for your event and are extremely glad that we were able to add to the experience and atmosphere!
- Brian Clemens

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Booking information

Price range: $70-$120 hr depending on location

What to expect

If hired for an event, you can expect a solo or group performance personally customized to your event. If you are hosting a dinner party and are looking for mellow background music, I will make that happen! On the contrary, if you are looking to book a live band that could put on an entertaining concert and get people on the dance floor, you will get an entertaining, energetic, and heartfelt performance of just that and more!

​Whether I am working your event as a solo pianist or within a group, I can guarantee that we will always arrive at your event with ample set-up and preparation time. Leading up to the event, I will be available to talk via text or call and would be happy to answer any questions you might have so the process is as easy and stress-free as possible without any ambiguity.

About

Ever since elementary school I have enjoyed playing in bands, making music, and entertaining people. Beginning as a classical pianist, I began playing Pop/Rock as a teenager and Jazz in college. After completing my Bachelor's Degree in Music from Chapman University in Orange, CA, I continued my education with a Master's Degree in Music Performance - Jazz and Commercial Music from Cal State Fullerton. I currently work as a pianist, arranger, bandleader, and educator in Orange County and Los Angeles and do accompaniment work at teach at various institutions. You can catch me at various venues around southern California performing solo piano, with a singer, or with ensembles of various sorts. In addition I enjoy recording music and will be releasing my debut album in February of 2023.

Past booked events

December 2021

17

Friday

Christmas Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Huntington Beach, CA

December 2019

07

Saturday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Dana Point, CA

November 2019

28

Thursday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Rolling Hills, CA

August 2019

24

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Long Beach, CA

June 2019

15

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Carson, CA

May 2019

31

Friday

Dinner Party

5:00am - 6:00am

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

11

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Newport Beach, CA

March 2019

13

Wednesday

Cocktail Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Fullerton, CA

February 2019

16

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Irvine, CA

Influences and inspiration

Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy May, Nelson Riddle.

Setup requirements

No required equipment. I or the band could provide as needed

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