Dane Drewis
Overview
Dane has played hundreds of weddings, corporate events, private parties, wineries, clubs, and much more. His voice has been described as a mix of Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson and Michael Jackson. He has been playing lead guitar and singing full-time, professionally for over 15 years. Raised on classic styles like Motown, and pop music from the Beatles to Stevie Wonder and Johnny Cash, Dane can play both ends of the spectrum and everything in between.
He is listed on here as a solo singer/guitarist, but he has a full band as well if you're looking for something a little more upbeat and dance oriented.
Reviews
14 reviews
Lara B.
December 16, 2024Dane is awesome!
Dane is incredibly talented, and he made our Christmas party so special. He has an expansive playlist and can go from mellow to more upbeat upon request. He had everyone singing and dancing at our party, and everyone loved him! The only problem is that now we don't want to have a party without him! We are super grateful to Dane for creating a spectacularly fun party atmosphere for us, and we cannot more highly recommend him.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Dane Drewis
Lara the pleasure was all mine!! Such a great crowd and I had a ton of fun playing for you guys. Looking forward to the next one! Thanks again.
Dani A.
June 14, 2022Amazing!
Dane was such a perfect addition to our party. He is talented, kind and very professional. My guests kept commenting on how great the music was and my neighbors even sat out on their decks/ opened their windows so they could enjoy his playing. I am so glad we booked Dane and could not recommend him more.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Dane Drewis
Awww thanks Dani! Was such a great gig and your friend groups was awesome. Thanks again for having me!
Gerry H.
July 15, 2018Made the party
Dane was the icing on the cake for our party — his easy going style and warmth created just the right mood for our anniversary - birthday celebration. Wonderful instrumentalist and great singer!!
Hired as: Guitarist
Dane Drewis
Gerry I had such a great time with you guys! Thanks for having me. Watching all the kids run around and have fun while enjoying the music was the highlight for me. Thanks again!
Clementine V.
September 27, 2022Mesmerizing
Dane exceeded my expectations. I got him to sing at our wedding and my only wish was to be able to sit and just listen to him instead of greeting guests. Think of John Mayer and jack johnson with a little mick jagger. Thanks Dane!
Hired as: Acoustic Band
Dane Drewis
Thanks so much!! So happy I was able to contribute to your special day. Thanks again for hiring me. Congratulations!
Trade M.
February 3, 2022Dane is a MUST-HAVE at your next event!
Dane was an amazing addition to TRADE Marketplace's kick-off series of Saturday Night Live Music Events! He brought an amazing selection of songs and even took song requests! We can't wait to have Dane back at another event in the future!
Hired as: Guitarist
Dane Drewis
Wow thank you for the awesome review!! Had such a great night, can't wait to come back!!
Booking information
Price range: $500 and up
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes
Insurance: $100,000 - Music Pro Insurance
What to expect
A smooth, professional experience with a talented singer/guitarist who has been doing this for over 15 years. I can be the tasteful background music for the reception, or I can make people dance on command. The choice is yours. I'm known for my vocal range and I regularly do covers like Michael Jackson or Stevie Wonder, right into Johnny Cash or Sublime. There's not much I can't play or sing. Please feel free to ask for references, I have tons of great reviews and tons of experience under my belt.
About
Live From Malana is the latest release from singer-songwriter Dane Drewis. In a nod to his musical roots, Malana was recorded and filmed live with a full band at the home of Dane’s parents, and it’s a family affair through and through: Dane’s mother and father (who use to kill it back in the day in a band called Freedom) can be heard singing backup and playing bass, respectively. The five-song EP and accompanying videos showcase a singular style that’s emerged from an upbringing steeped in funk, soul and classic rock.
Currently residing in Venice Beach, Dane will be playing extensively up and down the west coast and locally in 2016 as he continues to write new material and collaborate with artists that inspire him.
Dane Drewis’ 2010 solo debut “Rock and Soul” is both incendiary and nostalgic, combining the melodic feel of Motown and classic 70’s rock with a vocal style that is described as a mix of Bruno Mars, John Mayer, and Jack Johnson.
As a touring musician for over ten years, Dane has developed a commanding stage presence and an exceptional ability to get a crowd on its feet. Born into a family of rock and jazz musicians, his guitar playing is reminiscent of the greats—Santana, Jimmy Page, and Stevie Ray Vaughn—with influences from later artists such as Sublime and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. At once intimate and inclusive, Dane’s music has “…the power and hook to send half-smoked cigarettes hurling to the ground while their owners leave behind the hot summer night and dash into the bar to join the party” (Chico News & Review). His shows have been described as a “must-attend event” (Sac Press), and the melodies as “…original and unexpected, unlike anything else on the airwaves these days” (Evolution of Media).
After forming Cuesta Drive in college, Dane went on to write and compose three albums with the band before embarking on his solo project. His songs have been placed in ads for Google and YouTube as well as various film and TV spots. Led by Dane, “Rock and Soul” features the rest of the Drewis family—sisters Janel and Deena Drewis on backup vocals, guitars, keyboards and percussion, and his parents, Dale and Janet Drewis, on bass and vocal harmonies, respectively.
Dane relocated to Los Angeles, CA in early 2012 to further pursue his passion and dreams of playing music for as many people as possible.
Additional booking notes
For solo gigs, I am completely self-sufficient. I bring all my own PA sound equipment, and can provide lighting as well. I even provide music for when I take breaks, so that the ambience remains seamless. All I need is one dedicated electrical outlet, a flat stage area, and shade if playing outside.
For full band bookings (3-5 players), we are self-sufficient as well. We can sort out the details once booked.
Past booked events
April 2025
10
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Torrance, CA
March 2025
06
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
December 2024
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Long Beach, CA
September 2024
14
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
August 2024
17
Saturday
House Party
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
January 2024
06
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Costa Mesa, CA
December 2023
09
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
01
Friday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Long Beach, CA
September 2023
13
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Culver City, CA
September 2022
24
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
San Pedro, CA
June 2022
10
Friday
House Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
January 2022
29
Saturday
Weekly/Recurring Performance
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Irvine, CA
July 2021
24
Saturday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Hermosa Beach, CA
June 2021
12
Saturday
Baby Shower
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Newhall, CA
08
Tuesday
Virtual Event
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
March 2021
24
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Covina, CA
November 2020
14
Saturday
Baby Shower
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Pacific Palisades, CA
October 2020
04
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Marina Del Rey, CA
September 2020
30
Wednesday
Virtual Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
June 2020
14
Sunday
Birthday Party
10:30am - 12:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
January 2020
11
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
July 2018
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
June 2018
23
Saturday
House Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Nipomo, CA
12
Tuesday
Launch Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
August 2017
19
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
May 2017
20
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Norwalk, CA
April 2017
09
Sunday
Fundraiser
3:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Dana Point, CA
02
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
2:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chino Hills, CA
March 2017
11
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 8:15pm
•
Santa Clarita, CA
December 2016
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
October 2016
22
Saturday
UCLA rose Bowl game
10:00am - 1:00pm
Set list
Here is an alphabetical list of songs I know, there are more constantly being added, and I can learn any song you'd like!
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS Mariah Carey
ALL MY LOVING Beatles
AMERICAN GIRL Tom petty
AND I LOVE HER Beatles
BAD MOON RISING CCR
BAD THINGS Jace Everett.
BADFISH sublime
BANANA PANCAKES jack johnson
BILLIE JEAN Michael Jackson
BLACK AND GOLD Sam Sparro
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN Santana
BLURRED LINES robin thicke
BREAKDOWN Tom Petty
BREAKING THE GIRL RHCP
BRICK IN THE WALL pink Floyd
BRUSHFIRE FAIRYTALES Jack Johnson
CANT BUY ME LOVE Beatles
CANT HELP FALLING IN LOVE Elvis
CANT HELP MYSELF four tops
COLD SHOT srv
COME TOGETHER beatles
CRAZY GIRL eli young band
CRAZY LOVE van morrison
CREAM prince
CRUISIN smokey robinson
DAZED AND CONFUSED led zeppelin
DEAD OR ALIVE bon jovi
DIRTY DIANA michael Jackson
DONT THINK TWICE ITS ALRIGHT bob dylan
DONT YOU WORRY BOUT A THING Stevie wonder
DOWN ON THE CORNER ccr
DRIVE incubus
EASY lionel richie commodores
EVERLONG foo fighters
FOLSOM PRISON BLUES johnny cash
FREE BIRD lynyrd skynyrd
FREEDOM tyrone wells
GET BACK beatles
GET LUCKY daft punk pharell
GREEN RIVER ccr
HEY HEY WHAT CAN I DO led zeppelin
HEY YA outkast
HOTEL CA eagles
HOUSE THAT BUILT ME miranda lambert
I CANT GO FOR THAT hall n oates
I SHOT THE SHERIFF bob marley
I WALK THE LINE johnny cash
IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY sly stone
INTO THE MYSTIC van morrison
ITS ALL OVER NOW rolling stones
LAYLA eric clapton
LET IT SNOW various
LITTLE WING jimi hendrix
LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN bruno mars
LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR ccr
LOVE DONT LIVE HERE ANYMORE lady antebellum.
LOVE ME DO beatles
LOVE ME elvis
LOVE ME TWO TIMES doors
MARY JANES LAST DANCE tom petty
MAYBE BABY
MEXICO incubus
MICHELLE beatles
MONEY pink floyd
MOONDANCE van morrison
MOVES LIKE JAGGER maroon 5
MOVING OUT billy joel
MY GIRL temptations
NORWEGIAN WOOD beatles
OLD MAN DOWN THE ROAD ccr
OTHER SIDE rhcp
PATIENCE guns n roses
PEOPLE ARE STRANGE the doors.
PLUSH stp
POISON CUP m ward
POPSICLE TOES michael franks
PRIDE AND JOY srv
REBEL YELL billy idol
REGULATORS warren g
REHAB amy winehouse
RETURN OF THE MACK
RING OF FIRE johnny cash
RIVERS OF BABYLON sublime
ROADHOUSE BLUES doors
RODEO CLOWNS jack johnson
ROLLIN IN THE DEEP adele
ROYALS lorde
S AND M RIHANNA
SAIL awolnation
SAMBA PA TI santana
SANTA BABY eartha kitt
SANTERIA sublime
SAY IT AINT SO weezer
SAY YOU LOVE ME fleetwood mac
SCAR TISSUE red hot chili peppers
SEEN IT ALL BEFORE amos lee
SEPTEMBER earth wind and fire
SIMPLE MAN lyrnrd skynyrd
SIR DUKE stevie wonder
SITTING WAITING WISHING jack johnson
SLOW DANCING IN A BURNING ROOM
SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW
SOMETHING beatles
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
SOUTHERN GIRL amos lee
SPEED BUMPS
SPRINGSTEEN eric church
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN led zeppelin
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
STAY sugarland
STEAL MY KISSES ben harper
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE stealers wheel
SUZY Q ccr
SWEET CAROLINE Neil daimond
SWEET CHILD OF MINE gnr
TAYLOR jack johnson
TEMPTATION
TEN AT TWO
THE LICK
THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL
THE WEIGHT the band
THINGS WE SAID TODAY beatles
TITANIUM sia and david guerra
TOO CLOSE alex clare
TOXIC britney spears
TRUTH amos lee
UNCHAIN MY HEART ray charles
UNDER THE BRIDGE rhcp
WAGON WHEEL old crow medicine show
WAITING IN VAIN bob marley
WAKE ME UP avicci
WALK THE LINE johnny cash
WALKING ON SUNSHINE
WAY DOWN IN THE HOLE tom waits
WHAT ABOUT US caleche
WHAT I GOT sublime
WHISKEY caleche
WILD HORSES rolling stones
WILD NIGHT van morrison
WIND CRIES MARY jimi hendrix
WISH YOU WERE HERE pink floyd
WONDERWALL oasis
YELLOW LEADBETTER pearl jam
YESTERDAY beatles
YOU AND TEQUILA kenny chesney
YOU ARE THE BEST THING ray lamontagne
YOU DONT KNOW HOW IT FEELS tom petty
YOUVE GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY beatles
Influences and inspiration
Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, Johnny Cash, Motown, Sade, SRV, Santana, Led Zeppelin, Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Bruno Mars, Bob Marley, Sublime, Amos Lee, Heart, Fleetwood Mac....and many more.
Setup requirements
For 300 or more audience size, I will need to hire/rent an audio engineer if the venue does not provide one.