JMD

La Crescenta, CA

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

We are an L.A.-based reggae/island music trio (drums/bass/guitar, and ukulele upon request) and perform Bob Marley, UB40, pop, and oldies covers in an upbeat reggae style. Professional, easy-going, and family-friendly, we add a nice SoCal / Hawaii backyard party vibe to any event with danceable rhythms and harmonies. We've been together as a band for over a decade and are blessed to have performed at all types of events, big and small, throughout California.


Reviews

1 review

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Valerie K.

December 1, 2025
Verified review

i’d give 100 stars if I could

We hired this band for my daughter’s 1st birthday party, and I can say without hesitation that they were the absolute highlight of the entire event. What should have been a smooth celebration turned unexpectedly chaotic due to a sudden citywide power outage, and yet this band remained positive, professional, compassionate, and unbelievably helpful throughout the entire ordeal.
Not only did they stay calm, they went above and beyond—helping every single vendor, carrying equipment down four flights of stairs in the dark, and supporting us in ways that were far beyond their job description. Their kindness was unmatched. They didn’t hesitate, didn’t complain, and treated our family and vendors with true aloha energy and respect.
And the music… WOW. Their reggae lifted everyone’s spirits when we needed it most. They created joy, laughter, dancing, and a beautiful atmosphere in the middle of the most stressful circumstances. They were the reason our event still felt special, meaningful, and memorable. Their presence turned a scary, disappointing experience into something we could still celebrate.
This is not just a band—this is a group of incredibly talented, warm-hearted human beings who deeply care about their craft and the people they serve. They SAVED our event. If you’re thinking about booking them, do it. You will not find a more dedicated, soulful, or uplifting group.
Mahalo for everything—you made a very difficult day truly beautiful. 🌺🎶💛

Hired as: Reggae Band

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What to expect

Our typical trio set up would be drums, bass amp, guitar amp, vocal microphone and a single Bose speaker (for vocals). This minimalist set up is good for indoor or outdoor events with 50 -100 people in smaller spaces. We can set up and break down fairly quickly, since we don't typically have to set up a big, bulky sound system, and we can fit in tight spaces. For larger audiences and venues, we can provide a proper sound system and soundman. We can also add a ukulele player to the band line-up upon request and availability.

We can collar up or dress in coat and tie if needed. We can also wear matching aloha (Hawaiian) shirts for a themed event. Or we can t-shirt, jeans and sneaker it up for casual or backyard events. We're laid-back, professional and easy to work with, and will try our best to accommodate whatever customer requests we receive on the event day.

Additional booking notes

We provide our own instruments, amps and sound system.

If the event is providing staging and sound system, our typical set up is bass amp / vocal mic (STAGE LEFT), drums / vocal mic (CENTER) and guitar amp / vocal mic (STAGE RIGHT).

Past booked events

November 2025

30

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Cerritos, CA

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