Joyride (formerly Cakewalk)
Overview
Joyride is Vancouver’s premier 6-piece cover band, delivering high-energy, feel-good music for every occasion—from stylish weddings to themed costume parties that bring the night to life. With seamless communication and a stress-free booking experience, Joyride is as enjoyable to work with as they are to watch. Featuring both male and female lead vocals, dynamic guitars, groovy basslines, keys, and drums, their tight harmonies and electric vibe keep the dance floor packed and the energy flowing.
Reviews
10 reviews
Ann M. C.
November 24, 2024This band is truly Great and we love them :-D
This band is truly incredible! Their energy and music is truly the best. We look forward to having them for our Christmas party EVERY year!! Thank you so much Sheila, Adam, Sky, Kirk, Norm and Evans!! Thank you thank you thank you! We are so grateful to be one of your clients!!
Hired as: 1980s Era Entertainment, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Pop Music
Ann M. C.
April 27, 2024The best band ever!
If you want the BEST band EVER ... book Cakewalk!! They have incredible energy, they are amazing at what they do and every time we've had them, everyone has the BEST time!! Can wait for November when we get to have them again!
Hired as: 1980s Era Entertainment, Classic Rock Band, Dance Band, Top 40 Band
Paul
January 20, 2024Amazing band
We had an 80 s themed party for my wife’s 60 th these guys were awesome great sound great singing dressed for the event doesn’t get better if your looking for a band for an event these are the guys you want
Hired as: 1980s Era Entertainment
Ann M. C.
November 28, 2023The Most Amazing Band and Fun
We have had two of the best Christmas parties with Cakewalk in the house!! Not only are they amazing musicians, but they are great people!! Everyone is up dancing the whole night!! We cannot recommend these guys more ... they are absolutely amazing!!!
Hired as: Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Party Band, Pop Music
Crystal S.
August 25, 2023Fantastic band!!
Excellent communication, well organized, tons of energy and incredible sound! Overall the perfect band to hire for any event. They brought and set up their own lights and sound equipment as well. We loved this band! Will definitely hire again. Thanks so much Calkwalk!!!
Hired as: 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, 2000s Era Entertainment, Classic Rock Band, Party Band, Wedding Band
Booking information
Price range: $2100-$5500
Languages: English
Gig length: 120 - 240 minutes
What to expect
Expect great communication, attention to detail, and professionalism from these experienced performers. Joyride is a 6-piece cover band with bass, drums, guitars, keyboards and male and female singers. Highly talented, entertaining, accommodating, reliable, and punctual.
About
Joyride is a dynamic 6-piece cover band based in Vancouver, BC, known for delivering unforgettable live music experiences at corporate events, weddings, private parties, and themed celebrations. With a diverse repertoire spanning pop, rock, R&B, country, soul, and current chart-toppers, Joyride crafts custom setlists that match your audience and event vibe perfectly.
Whether it’s a full-on '80s night complete with costumes or a disco cowboy-themed bash, Joyride brings the energy, style, and professionalism to make your event stand out. The band’s engaging stage presence and interactive performances consistently earn rave reviews and keep guests dancing all night long.
Joyride also takes care of the technical side, organizing sound and lighting to ensure a seamless experience from setup to encore. If you're looking for a high-impact, crowd-pleasing band that’s easy to work with and guaranteed to elevate your event, Joyride is the perfect choice.
Contact Sky for availability and quote.
Additional booking notes
We provide all the sound and light gear for any size of venue but if you have a venue that already provides this please let us know and we've got a technical spec that details what we need including stage plots and channel lists, and we can work with your contact to solidify the plan.
Upcoming booked events
December 2026
31
Wednesday
NYE
All-day event
November 2025
22
Saturday
Corporate event
All-day event
December 2025
19
Friday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Burnaby, BC
Past booked events
May 2025
10
Saturday
Whistler
All-day event (Sun)
November 2024
23
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Nanaimo, BC
23
Saturday
Ford Xmas
All-day event
May 2024
16
Thursday
Marriott’s Pinnacle
All-day event
April 2024
25
Thursday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Nanaimo, BC
January 2024
19
Friday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 12:00am (Sat)
•
Maple Ridge, BC
December 2023
31
Sunday
NYE Burnaby
All-day event
16
Saturday
OT Christmas Party
All-day event
November 2023
25
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Nanaimo, BC
11
Saturday
Island gig
All-day event (Sun)
September 2023
09
Saturday
New Westminster
All-day event
August 2023
19
Saturday
Fundraiser
8:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Pemberton, BC
July 2023
15
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Maple Ridge, BC
01
Saturday
New West
1:00pm - 3:00pm
June 2023
24
Saturday
Sheila and Adam Duo
6:00pm - 9:00pm
24
Saturday
Family Day-Tipperary Park
1:30pm - 3:30pm
May 2023
17
Wednesday
Deep cove show
All-day event
10
Wednesday
Deep cove show
All-day event
04
Thursday
Deep cove
All-day event
March 2023
18
Saturday
DCYC
All-day event
04
Saturday
80’s theme fundraiser
All-day event
December 2022
17
Saturday
Christmas party
All-day event
10
Saturday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Nanaimo, BC
10
Saturday
Nanaimo Christmas Party
All-day event (Sun)
03
Saturday
Fortis
All-day event
02
Friday
Christmas party
All-day event
September 2022
18
Sunday
Terry Fox Hometown Run
8:00am - 1:30pm
10
Saturday
Recovery Day
All-day event
August 2022
27
Saturday
Wedding Pitt Meadows
All-day event
20
Saturday
Sporting Event
7:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
•
Galiano Island, BC
July 2022
16
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Lake Cowichan, BC
May 2022
28
Saturday
Hyack Festival
All-day event
19
Thursday
Conference
All-day event
April 2022
30
Saturday
Rowing Regatta
All-day event
Team
Set list
🎶 JOYRIDE Song List – By Genre
🎉 POP & TOP 40
• 24k Magic – Bruno Mars
• About Damn Time – Lizzo
• Can't Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake
• Cold Heart – Elton John & Dua Lipa
• Don't Start Now – Dua Lipa
• Ex’s & Oh’s – Elle King
• The Giver - Chappell Roan
• Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
• Flowers – Miley Cyrus
• Juice – Lizzo
• Skate - Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak
• Levitating – Dua Lipa
• Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno Mars
• Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
• Shut Up and Dance – Walk The Moon
• Sugar – Maroon 5
• Treasure – Bruno Mars
• Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles
• Good as Hell - Lizzo
• New Light - John Mayer
• Say So - Doja Cat
• … and more!
🎸 ROCK ANTHEMS
• Any Way You Want It – Journey
• Are You Gonna Go My Way – Lenny Kravitz
• Carry On Wayward Son – Kansas
• Cherry Bomb – John Mellencamp
• Don't Stop Believin' – Journey
• Don't Stop Me Now – Queen
• Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
• Foreplay/Longtime – Boston
• Jump – Van Halen
• Just What I Needed – The Cars
• Separate Ways – Journey
• Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
• Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
• You Give Love a Bad Name – Bon Jovi
• Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
• Raise a Little Hell – Trooper
• Open Arms – Journey
• … and more!
💃 FUNK, SOUL & MOTOWN
• Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
• All Night Long – Lionel Richie
• Easy – Commodores
• Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
• I Feel Good – James Brown
• I Wish – Stevie Wonder
• Sex Machine – James Brown
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
• Super Freak – Rick James
• Superstition – Stevie Wonder
• Soul Man – Blues Brothers
• Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
• Love Train – The O'Jays
• I'm So Excited – Pointer Sisters
• We Are Family – Sister Sledge
• … and more!
🎤 80s & RETRO HITS
• The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
• Africa – Toto
• All Night Long – Lionel Richie
• Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins
• Dancing In The Dark – Bruce Springsteen
• December 1963 (Oh What a Night) – Four Seasons
• Everybody - Backstreet Boys
• Faith – George Michael
• Footloose – Kenny Loggins
• Kiss – Prince
• Late In The Evening – Paul Simon
• Love Shack - B-52s
• Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
• Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – Wham
• What I Like About You – The Romantics
• Kokomo – Beach Boys
• The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
• Would I Lie To You – Eurythmics
• You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall and Oates
• You Can Call Me Al – Paul Simon
• It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over – Lenny Kravitz
• When You're Gone – Bryan Adams & Melanie C
• Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
• Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
• Stuck in the Middle – Stealers Wheel
• … and more!
🤠 COUNTRY & SOUTHERN ROCK
• Cruise – Florida Georgia Line
• Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
• I Had Some Help - Post Malone
• Jolene – Dolly Parton
• Life is a Highway – Rascal Flatts
• Man! I Feel Like a Woman – Shania Twain
• Party For 2 – Shania Twain
• Take it Easy – Eagles
• Texas Hold 'Em - Beyonce
• Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
• Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me – Keith Urban
• … and more!
💃 TOP 15 CROWD-PLEASERS
1. Don't Stop Believin' – Journey
2. Shut Up and Dance – Walk The Moon
3. Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
4. I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
5. Everybody - Backstreet Boys
6. Footloose – Kenny Loggins
7. Levitating – Dua Lipa
8. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
9. Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
10. Love Shack – B-52s
11. Man! I Feel Like a Woman – Shania Twain
12. You Give Love a Bad Name – Bon Jovi
13. Don't Stop Me Now – Queen
14. Africa – Toto
15. Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
Setup requirements
typically, 1 to 2 hours for stage setup and sound check
storage space for bins and crates
recommend three (3) 15 amp, 120 volt circuits for power
recommend a 24' width x 16' depth stage area to make room for our high energy show
Outdoor shows require a flat solid surface (we can't set up equipment on grass) and a plan for adequate stage covering in case it rains