John Torres

Los Angeles, CA

$450/hour to $550/hour

Travels up to 60 miles

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“His voice was a beautiful gift’ — Client review"E Lucevan Le Stelle" (from Puccini's Tosca)

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"Tennessee Whiskey" (Chris Stapleton Cover)

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"I Can't Make You Love Me". John Torres Cover

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“As good as Bocelli’ — Wedding guest

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Live at Walt Disney Concert Hall — cinematic, soul-stirring vocals.

Overview

Award-winning vocalist John Torres delivers cinematic, soul-stirring performances that transform weddings, galas, and luxury events into unforgettable experiences. With a voice described as cinematic and timeless, he transforms weddings, galas, and private events into unforgettable experiences. John has performed at world-class venues such as Walt Disney Concert Hall and Dodger Stadium, but his true gift is creating intimate, emotional moments that leave guests talking long after the music fades.

Guests say hearing John is ‘as good as Bocelli’ and describe his voice as ‘a beautiful gift.’


Reviews

12 reviews

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Roberto L.

May 29, 2020
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Amazing and talented singer/ songwriter

John’s music was truly a beautiful gift during these challenging times. My wife said it was one of the best birthdays she has ever had! John was professional, easy to communicate with and a pleasure to work with. Perfect for weddings, birthday celebrations or special events.

Hired as: Singer/Songwriter


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Steven Y.

May 19, 2020
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Soothing mellow dinner music

John provided a very intimate and enjoyable evening of beautiful soft non-intrusive music during our small dinner party. His voice was so smooth and on pitch the whole evening. We also loved when he surprised us with a few Italian opera songs as well.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist


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Manuel F.

March 23, 2018
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Above and beyond!

John was amazing. Not only was he a great entertainer for our ceremony, he was a great person. He even took the time to learn new songs for our wedding. He was extremely professional from the start to the finish and we would recommend him to anyone. Awesome job!

Hired as: Wedding Singer

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John Torres

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ it was such a gorgeous ceremony! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.


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Ben S.

July 18, 2016

Absolutely Fantastic

First and foremost, above the fact that he's an unbelievably talented musician, John is an exceptional human being with a unique gift that transcends simple music ability. John's music has a way of turning any average or above average event into something truly memorable.

My wife and I had the incredible honor of having John sing at our wedding; both during the ceremony and after, for dinner/dessert. John's level of talent mixed with professionalism is likely unmatched. John doesn't need excessive directions or hand holding. As a driven/mindful musician, he knew what to play and when without coaching. John's song, "Hallelujah" brought everyone to tears during Communion at the ceremony.

If you have the opportunity to hire a musician for an anniversary/wedding/etc, please consider John. I would gladly discuss with anyone your concerns about hiring him. For record, I paid John in advance without hesitation because that's the type of person you're dealing with. I don't know what arrangements he would require, but I know he's excited to be able to transform your event into something of true beauty.

Thank you, sincerely John for not only being an outstanding musician but for being an even better person. Great, great, great, all the way.

Hired as: One Man Band, Singing Guitarist, Wedding Singer


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Scott B.

June 11, 2016

A Spectacular Evening

We worked with John for our wedding reception in February 2014. Early on he worked closely with us in discussing our wants and needs for the evening. Ending up with a mix of his own amazing music, other artists songs and a special song that he sang from me to my husband. Wow. It was just perfect. He definitely created the atmosphere for the evening - our friends and family still light up at the mention of his name and that night. He is an amazing talent that we are thrilled to have discovered and now to consider a friend.

Hired as: One Man Band

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Booking information

Price range: $450/hour to $550/hour

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

Unions: SAG-AFTRA

What to expect

From Puccini arias to modern ballads, John curates every performance to create tears, goosebumps, and lifelong memories. He personalizes song choices for each couple or host, ensuring the music elevates every moment of the event.

In general, John is known as a passionate vocalist and a moving performer, whose diverse musical and vocal abilities have been utilized in a myriad of ways, in professional events throughout the U.S. and abroad. As such, it is very common for John's services to be requested as a bride walks down the isle, to kick off an inspirational corporate event, or interwoven within a moving speech during a fundraiser.

In addition, John is often hired both as a soloist and/or in conjunction with his band, to perform a blend of original acoustic singer/songwriter music as well as popular covers. Either way, the feel of his music is always moving, engaging, and completely captivating in style.

About

John Torres is an award-winning vocalist and songwriter who delivers soul-stirring performances that move audiences to tears. A native of Los Angeles, he has been performing for nearly 30 years across genres ranging from classical and opera to folk, pop, and musical theater. With a voice described as both cinematic and timeless, John creates unforgettable moments at weddings, galas, and private events where music is meant to be felt as much as heard. His work has been featured on national TV networks (ABC, NBC, MTV), in films, and on stages from the Walt Disney Concert Hall to London’s West End. Whether performing a heartfelt ballad or an operatic showstopper, John brings elegance, emotion, and artistry to every event.

Additional booking notes

SOUND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: All sound equipment listed included upon request for no additional charge :)

1. 350 Watt (or Greater), 2 Speaker P.A. System (Powered or Not is fine) and one Powered Amp or Mixer. NOTE: Amp/Mixer should have a minimum of 4 Inputs, accommodating both XLR and 1/4 Inch
2. Two Speaker Stands, Two Speaker Cables, Power Cable for Speakers and/or Power Amp/Mixer
3. Nearby access to power. If power access is more than 10' away, an extension chord will be needed.
4. One Boom Style Microphone Stand
5. One Microphone with appropriate sized Microphone Clip
6. XLR Cable long enough to reach the Amp/Mixer

Past booked events

May 2020

23

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pasadena, CA

16

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

July 2018

05

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

March 2018

17

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lake Arrowhead, CA

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