The ultimate One-Man-Band.
“No Other Local Artist Offers More Musicianship, Variety, And Entertainment.” — Orange (link hidden)
Don Covel is a guitar/vocal soloist playing acoustic and electric guitar enhanced with self-produced backing tracks. His music styles includes smooth jazz along with Neil Young, Tom Petty, Dire Straits, Steely Dan, Santana, Elton John, Peter White, Frank Sinatra, Eagles, Neil Diamond, Glen Campbell, Eric Clapton.
Pro-level live music for upscale events. Don caters to the demands of high-touch/high value clients.
With his warm vocals, soft guitar, and finger style guitar work, Don is frequently compared to James Taylor. More fun than a DJ. Less hassle than a band.
15 reviews
Stephanie H.
August 25, 2025Don Covel brought incredible energy and talent to our Rock the Dock series! His vast playlist kept the music flowing with something for everyone to enjoy. What made the evening truly special was his interaction with our residents — he didn’t just perform, he engaged, laughed, and created a welcoming atmosphere that made everyone feel part of the show.
From sing-alongs to fun, interactive entertainment, Don turned the dock into a lively stage where neighbors became friends and the night became unforgettable. His ability to read the crowd and keep the energy high was second to none.
We can’t wait to have Don back again — he’s exactly the kind of entertainer who makes Rock the Dock such a signature Bayside Village event!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Erin J.
August 25, 2025Don came to play at our summer pool party and he was fantastic! The music was perfect for the occasion and he made our party even better! We had a wide range of ages and everyone loved it. We highly recommend Don and would love to have him play for us again in the future!
Hired as: Rock & Roll Singer, Singing Guitarist
Roger L.
June 5, 2025Amazing artist, really came through with a great performance on a special day, worked with me & was really flexiable, really happy he is a great communicator, & fast with responding, really happy & lucky that I was able to book with Don, thank you so much.
Hired as: Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Rachel F.
March 4, 2025We hired Don through Gig Salad for my father’s celebration of life, and he was absolutely perfect for the occasion. From the start, Don was quick to respond and took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for. After a great conversation, we knew he was the right choice. Leading up to the event, he maintained excellent communication, which gave me peace of mind. His performance was beautiful, and everyone loved him. He added a special and heartfelt touch to our gathering, and I would absolutely hire him again. I highly recommend Don to anyone looking for a talented musician to elevate their event.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Gayle Y.
April 13, 2023Don is a lovely gentleman who was is extremely talented! He went out of his way to make the birthday party a special event. We highly recommended Don!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Don Covel Entertainment
"Thank you" to Gayle for having me perform and for her great job in bring everything together for David's birthday event.
Price range: $300 and up
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Optional Liability insurance Performing as Musician/singer/vocalist
Value Proposition: pro-level live music for upscale events
Unique Qualities:
* The full sound of a live band in a one man show.
* Multiple styles and genres: Classic Rock, Latin, Smooth Jazz, Country, Soft Rock, Blues , 50s rock n roll to current pop tunes (complete song list available by request)
* An understanding of what business & marketing people need.
* Thoughtful and responsive in follow-up and staying in touch with clients. An extensive client base and referral list.
* Convenient “go-to” guy for events, music, sound systems, and audio/video production.
Don is a graduate of the University of Redlands. He also studied composition and arranging at the Grove School of Music in Studio City CA. He is versed in classical, jazz, folk, blues, and rockabilly styles. He has played around the country performing at shows with rock and roll artists including, Linda Ronstadt, The Drifters, Big Joe Turner, Al Wilson, The Canned Heat, and others.
His clientele reads like a "who's who" of premiere customers who include:
American Cancer Society, Art-A-Fair, Bahia Corinthian Bay Club, Balboa Bay Club, British-American Business Council, Caldwell Banker Residential Brokers, City of Aliso Viejo, City of Newport Beach, Deacon Jones Foundation, Five Crowns Restaurant, Harrah's Rincon, Hotel Irvine, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Hoag Hospital , Kia Motors USA, Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce, City of Lake Forest, Langham Hotel, Monarch Bay Club, Mission Inn Riverside, Newport Beach Cultural Arts and Cultural Services, Pelican Point Newport Coast, Sawdust Art Festival , Shady Canyon Co Club, The Irvine Company., The Nixon Library, and The Radisson Hotel Newport
Corporate Events: Music and sound systems for up to 300 people.
Client/Venue Profile: Event planners, destination management, activities directors, 55+ communities, hotels, country clubs.
Weddings: Music for ceremonies, and receptions. Emcee and wedding party introductions.
Package Specials: Live music, "Lite DJ" service, wireless mic systems for Officiant/Clergy during ceremonies.
Private Parties: Scalable sound system from living rooms to backyards to ballrooms
Saturday
House Party
1:00pm - 4:30pm
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Mission Viejo, CA
Sunday
Weekly/Recurring Performance
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Newport Beach, CA
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Costa Mesa, CA
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Irvine, CA
Saturday
Religious Celebration
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Irvine, CA
Tuesday
Holiday Party
11:00am - 12:30pm
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San Juan Capistrano, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Corona Del Mar, CA
Friday
House Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Santa Ana, CA
Friday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Orange, CA
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Temecula, CA
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Newport Beach, CA
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Long Beach, CA
Monday
Holiday Party
11:30am - 3:30pm
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San Juan Capistrano, CA
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mission Viejo, CA
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mission Viejo, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Dana Point, CA
Wednesday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Seal Beach, CA
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Newport Beach, CA
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Carlsbad, CA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Costa Mesa, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Newport Beach, CA
Wednesday
House Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Costa Mesa, CA
Tuesday
House Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Ladera Ranch, CA
Friday
Concert
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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San Juan Capistrano, CA
Thursday
Launch Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Riverside, CA
Sunday
Personal Occasion
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Dana Point, CA
100 year to live
4+20
A little help from my Friends
A simple love
A Song for you
Africa
All night long
All shook up
Allison
Baby now that I found you
Back in the high life again
Because
Beginnings
Billy's Song
Black bird
Black magic woman
Breakdown
Brown eyed girl
California Girls
Can you feel the love
Can’t find my way home
Careless whisper
Cherry Cherry
Classical Gas
Corizon
Country Roads
Crackling rose
Desperado
Do it again
Does anybody really know what time it is
Don’t be cruel
Down in Brazil
Dust in the wind
End of innocence
Feliz Navidad
Fields of Gold
Fire and rain
Fly me to the moon
FM
FM
Folsom prison blues
From the beginning
Get together
Gimee the night
Gimme all your loving
Girl from Ipenema
God bless the USA
God only knows
Going to Carolina
Guitars Cadillacs
Half of my heart
Handy man
Hard to say I'm sorry
Have you ever seen the rain
Have yourself a merry Xmas
Helplessly hoping
Here comes the sun
Home
Hotel California
How deep is your love
I am I said
I can’t find my way back home
I can't help falling in love with you
I can't make you love me
I should have been true
I swear
I wanna make it with you
I want it that way
I won't back down
I’ll be over you
If I could read your mind
If I fell
In my life
Isn’t she lovely
Jingle bell rock
Joanna
Josie
Just once
Just the way you look tonight
L.O.V.E.
Landslide
Lay down Sally
Layla
Learning to fly
Like a rolling stone
Listen to the Music
Love will keep us alive
Lying eyes
Mama tried
Maniac
Margarita ville
Marry me
Mexico
Missing you
Money for nothing
Moon dance
Moon shadow
Morning dance
Morrocco
Mr. Tambourine man
My Cherie Amour
Never going back again
Nights in white Satin
Oh what a night
Old songs
On the Beach
Oye Como Va
Peaceful easy feeling
Peg
Playing with fire
Poncho and lefty
Rain drops keep falling
Rikki don’t lose that number
Ring of fire
Rock with you
Rocket man
Rockin around the Xmas tree
Ruby Baby
Ruby Tuesday
Save the last dance for me
Scarborough Fair
September
Shaker song
Shower the People
Solitary Man
Somebody’s baby
Something
Sunny afternoon
Sweet Caroline
Take it easy
Taking a chance on love
Teach your children
Tequila sunrise
The biggest part of me
The Boxer
The Gambler
The Lady wants to know
The leader of the Band
The lucky one
The way you move
There's a new kid in town
Tie a yellow ribbon
Time of the season
Tropical Strom
Twight light time
Up on the roof
Upside down
Walk on by
Walkin Man
Wedding song
When you say nothing at all
White Christmas
Whiter share of pale
Wichita Lineman
Wild world
Winter Wonderland
Wishful Thinking
Wonderful tonight
Yesterday
You are
You can close your eyes
You make me feel so young
You’ve got a friend
Your Song
Your’re gonna miss my lovin
You've got it all over him
Singing Guitarist
