Rootful

Los Angeles, CA

$500 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

This incredibly fun band is how it might sound if Stevie Wonder had spent a year living in Jamaica.

With two soulful-voiced vocalists who sing directly from their hearts to yours, and award-winning, original Reggae, Latin, and Funk songs, there is always a lot of love in the room at a Rootful performance.


Reviews

6 reviews

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Love L.

July 20, 2024
Verified review

Awesome band!

From our initial contact to the night of the party, it was a great experience! All of the people at the party kept telling me how much they loved the band. I even had a neighbor ask me for their contact information. Thank you for making my sister's 50th birthday party so much fun & one to remember!

Hired as: Reggae Band


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Gabe A.

April 18, 2022

Meaningful music & Great times!

The live music aspect of both our wedding ceremony and reception were extremely important to us, because the bride's father is a professional working musician and bandleader and we knew we wanted to feature his music along with any other performer we brought in.

We chose to book Enoch to play guitar together with the bride's father on piano during the ceremony, followed by a full band performance at the reception. During the ceremony, they played a moving instrumental duet of "our" song, "What A Wonderful World." Their rendition captured the beauty of the melody while adding their own spin on it, clearly the result of putting a lot of time and effort into learning the tune well enough to be able to improvise on it tastefully.

Then, at the reception, the live band took the stage and got the party started with songs that packed the dance floor. Again, Enoch brought the energy on guitar and we can still remember the smiles and the cheers as our guests couldn't help but be drawn into the performance.

The music was a key element that transformed our special day into an unforgettable experience!

Hired as: Dance Band, Party Band, Reggae Band, Wedding Band

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Rootful

Thanks so much for the kind words, Gabe! It was an honor to contribute to the beautiful celebration!!!


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Jamie M.

April 9, 2022

fun fun fun! great music to dance to! latin - world - reggae

Our Meetup group, "LA Reggae Lovers" (over 1500 members) organized an event at the Basement Tavern (Santa Monica). The band was a big hit, delivering a high-energy, uplifting performance. Lots of dancing!! Latin-infused rhythms, bluesy-reggae guitar, so much fun. We had a great time. Enoch gave us multiple shout-outs from the stage, connected with us during breaks, took photos with our group, and made everyone feel welcome. Highly recommended!

Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music, Dance Band, Funk Band, Party Band, Reggae Band, World Music

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Rootful

Thanks so much for the kind words, Jamie! LA Reggae Lovers rocks and it was so much fun playing for you all!!!


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Jan H.

April 6, 2022

Amazing wedding band!

Conga & Co. made our beach wedding extra special!

We had so much to plan for our wedding that we really wanted to be hands-off for the music aspect. We wanted live music with pro-level musicians who could come in and deliver the goods.

Fortunately, from the very first email to Enoch, we were in good hands from start to finish. Given the amount of care, attention to detail, and preparation that went into the performances, it's no wonder that the music "clicked" for us and our guests as much as it did.

Our guests told us they immediately felt a tropical "island" vibe as they arrived, thanks to the instrumental welcome music played as guests were arriving at the ceremony. That's exactly what we were going for, because we got married on the beach! (It's the same beach where we got engaged.)

Then, at the indoor reception, the music selections connected on a deep emotional level with everyone in the room. The songs included perfectly chosen covers, originals, and even a custom song about how we, the bride and groom, first met!

If you want to book a band worth every penny, who sincerely seem to enjoy going above and beyond for you, then get Conga & Co.!

Hired as: Dance Band, Party Band, Reggae Band, Wedding Band, World Music

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Rootful

Thank you so much for having us and for your kind words, Jan! We are so grateful that you chose us to provide the music on your big day. It was a pleasure!

All the best to you and Matt!!!

Warmly,
E. :)


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Cliff B.

April 6, 2022

Great band . Hire them!

I hired Conga & Co. to play at our annual "Black Valentine's" event. The band showed up prepared and on time, and played a tight set of high-energy music which got the whole venue dancing. Their lead singer's charisma is evident, along with her fantastic voice and stage presence, and she kept the crowd engaged and entertained for the duration of their entire set. Additionally, all of the band members are clearly impressive musicians and performers and they each helped to keep the energy level high throughout. They clearly enjoy playing together.
I would definitely hire this incredibly fun band again!

Hired as: Dance Band, Party Band, Reggae Band, World Music

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Rootful

Thanks so much for having us, Cliff! We had a great time and we're already looking forward to the next one!!!

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Booking information

Price range: $500 and up

Languages: English, French, Spanish

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability insurance offered on a per-event basis as needed

Unions: SAG-AFTRA

What to expect

A performance by Rootful is something that goes beyond a typical “gig.” The band takes pride in creating positive, uplifting, and memorable experiences for every audience.

The band plays positive and uplifting music spanning Reggae, Latin grooves, and Funk, suitable for all ages and events. Available as a full band including Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone; or as an acoustic duo or trio.

There is always a lot of love in the room at a Rootful performance.

About

This incredibly fun band is how it might sound if Stevie Wonder had spent a year living in Jamaica.

Rootful brings extensive live event experience, and its members are pro-level musicians with regional and national tours under their belts. The band works with event planners and clients to customize each show in order to create memorable experiences for every audience. The band plays a mix of award-winning, original Reggae, Latin, and Funk songs along with surprisingly danceable covers of popular songs done in a Reggae style.

With a soulful-voiced frontman who sings directly from his heart to yours, there is always a lot of love in the room at a Rootful performance.

Awards:
•2022 InterContinental Music Awards
•2021 West Coast Songwriters (WCS) International Song Contest
•"The Best Funk Songs of 2017" by Funkish Audio
•Top 10 on ReverbNation charts
•"5-STAR TALENT" on GigSalad

"Rootful has a great vibe. Their lyrics tell coherent and engaging stories. Fun, creative, inventive and really well put together! Definitely an artist I'd like to hear more from." -ReverbNation

"This band is TIGHT!!!" -Dot Todman, Vocal coach, American Idol commentator

Additional booking notes

We provide all equipment, a full backline and PA system, as well as lighting upon your request.

Past booked events

June 2024

29

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Moreno Valley, CA

June 2023

17

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Topanga, CA

May 2022

20

Friday

Conga & Co. Live Performance

8:00pm - 11:00pm

April 2022

22

Friday

Conga & Co. Live Performance

9:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)

Set list

The band provides 3 hours of high-energy, original music spanning Reggae, Latin grooves, and Funk suitable for all audiences and events. Covers can be included by request

Influences and inspiration

Bob Marley
Sublime

Setup requirements

Only requirements are electrical outlets for power. We can handle all the rest to make your event a success!

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