Rheanna Downey
Overview
From Original to a wide variety of covers, Rheanna Downey performs as a solo artist as well as a duo(vocal/strings/lead guitar). She has toured across the globe and within her own United States, releasing one full length record and several smaller projects. Her style includes an original folk/soul/rock/country vibe that is perfect for any event. She has released original music on LA's indie Label, Cleopatra Records and has played many notable venues including San Diego's Belly Up, as well as gaining the attention of local radio stations.
Reviews
18 reviews
Laurie M.
May 3, 2019Wonderful!
Rheanna was absolutely perfect for our Rehearsal Dinner. Beautiful voice, great addition to any event.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Steve
June 29, 2015Summer Party
Rheanna performed for our summer cocktail party and our guests really enjoyed her vocals and guitar work. Rheanna is a wonderful person to work with and very professional. June 2015
Hired as: Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter
Eric W.
November 3, 2024Fantastic!
Rheanna was amazing! She is extremely talented and was the perfect addition to make our event special. We will definitely be using her in the future. Thank you Rheanna
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Rheanna Downey
So honored to be chosen to play your event!!! Thank you again for having me!
Autumn W.
October 23, 2022Professional and stress free
Rheanna was professional and so kind. I did not stress about her getting to the venue or her setting up. Her song list is fantastic and a lot to select from.
Her voice is beautiful and I would definitely recommend her for your next event!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Anton
April 25, 2022Great experience with Rheanna!
First time hiring a musician/artist and what a great experience it was. 50th Birthday party for my wife. Rheanna was amazing. Great voice, great energy and song selection. She was prompt and professional. Not only did she provide awesome entertainment but it also felt like she was part of the party. Her personality was great and most people thought we were friends prior because of her interaction with my wife and I.
Thanks again Rheanna!
Anton
Hired as: Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
What to expect
Rheanna Downey plays a wide range of material from top 40, rock, country, blues, folk, 70's, 80's and 90's along with many standards as well as having a wealth of original material. She is a perfect fit for any event with high quality sound, acoustic arrangements and professional vocal talent. Rheanna can work solo, or as a duo with San Diego's Jasmine Commerce (vocal, violin, additional rhythm guitar) or professional Lead Guitarist Deane Cote. She has access to strings as well depending on the event.
About
Rheanna Downey’s primary strengths as a musician are her prolific, original songwriting and masterful guitar playing. People who stumble into one of her shows for the first time are instantly captivated, realizing that something unique and wonderful is occurring.
Rheanna was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her affinity for music began on the keys of a piano at the age of eight. By her tenth birthday she was writing songs. She picked up her first guitar at 13, and began playing shows professionally within two years. In her late teens, a move within California proved invaluable as the area’s local standout musicians further nurtured her emerging talent.
At 21, Rheanna moved to San Diego and began playing local venues such as Java Joe’s, a popular venue that gave artists like Jewel and Jason Mraz their professional starts. Since then, Rheanna has shared her gift with crowds across the globe, from Seattle to Stockholm. With several national tours under her belt, as well as 3 international tours (Italy, France, Sweden, Ireland, England, Scotland, Australia), it’s been an amazing ride so far.
Notable venues include the Belly Up Tavern in San Diego, the House of Blues’ Parish Room in Los Angeles, the Hotel Utah in San Francisco, the Bruxelles in Temple Bar of Dublin, Ireland, Princes St. Stage in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Rails in Byron Bay, Australia.
Her veins are coursing with melody, and there’s no doubt among those who know her that Rheanna Downey is synonymous with deep, powerful music.
“I feel it is my obligation to give back to the world the depth of my experiences, hopes, and dreams in the form of music.”
Additional booking notes
Any specific notes or information that will be customized to each gig will be dealt with, if need be, in a contract that each client receives upon booking.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2026
30
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Oceanside, CA
November 2024
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Encinitas, CA
August 2023
20
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
La Jolla, CA
May 2023
16
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Coronado, CA
October 2022
22
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Cardiff By The Sea, CA
July 2022
23
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
San Diego, CA
June 2022
04
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
April 2022
23
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
La Jolla, CA
January 2021
20
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Escondido, CA
03
Sunday
Dinner Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Encinitas, CA
November 2020
22
Sunday
Dinner Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Escondido, CA
May 2020
23
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 5:45pm
•
San Diego, CA
October 2019
04
Friday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
La Jolla, CA
August 2019
31
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Temecula, CA
April 2019
26
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Vista, CA
December 2018
10
Monday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Poway, CA
October 2018
27
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
26
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Solana Beach, CA
10
Wednesday
Product Promotion
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
El Cajon, CA
September 2015
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Camp Pendleton, CA
August 2015
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Cardiff By The Sea, CA
July 2015
25
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Encinitas, CA
June 2015
27
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
San Diego, CA
25
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 11:30am
•
San Diego, CA
14
Sunday
Baby Shower
1:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Carlsbad, CA
July 2014
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 3:30pm
•
La Jolla, CA
May 2014
03
Saturday
Other
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Valley Center, CA
Set list
You Are the Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
Ghosts that We Knew - Mumford & Sons
Hold on to What you Believe - Mumford & Sons
You are Mine - Mutemath
In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
One and Only - Adelle
Won't Back Down - Tom Petty
To Make you feel My Love - Garth brooks
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
Wouldn't It be Nice - Beach boys
They Bring Me To You - Joshua Radin
You Send Me - Sam Cooke
Rollin in the Deep - Adelle
You've got to Hide Your Love Away - Beatles
Wildflowers - Tom Petty
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley version
Don't Dream its Over - Crowded House
Dreams - Cranberries
Where the Streets have no name - u2
Across the Universe - Beatles
I Go out Walkin - Patsy Cline
Cline La Vie En Rose - standard
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Bigger than My Body - John Mayer
The Scientist - Coldplay
Guilty - Standard
Let it Ride - Ryan Adams
Why Georgia - John Mayer
Smile - standard
When The Stars Go Blue - Ryan Adams
Down to the River to Pray - Allison Kraus
Daughters - John Mayer
Georgia on My Mind - Ray Charles
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Every Little Thing She does is Magic - The Police
California - Rufus Wainright
Someday My Prince Will Come - Standard
Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead
Blowin in the Wind - Bob Dylan
Cupid - Sam Cooke
Yellow - Coldplay
With a Little Help From My friends - The Beatles
With or Without You - U2
We Belong - Pat Benetar
My Name is Luca - Suzanne Vega
We Can Work it out - The Beatles
The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson
Between The Bars - Elliot Smith
Sunday Mornin Comin Down - Kris Kristopherson
Kids - MGMT
Blackbird - Beatles
You Belong To Me - Standard
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Karma Police - Radiohead
Friday I'm in Love - the Cure
Man On the Moon - REM
Enjoy the Silence - Depeche Mode
If Only - Dave Matthews Band
You and I - Wilco
Hotel California - The Eagles
Satellite - Dave Matthews Band
A Long December - Counting Crows
At Last - Etta James
Hey Jude - Beatles
Omaha - Counting Crows
I won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
Dream - Everly Brothers
Time and Time Again - Counting Crows
One I Love - REM
Blowin in the Wind - Bob Dylan
Georgia on my Mind - Ray Charles
House of the Rising Sun - Animals
Influences and inspiration
Rheanna's influences are Emmylou Harris, Sarah McLachlan, Counting Crows, Ryan Adams, Indigo Girls, Joni Mitchell, Sam Cooke, Fleetwood Mac, R.E.M., and there are so many more : )
Setup requirements
depending on the location of performance, any additional needs (heat lamp, lighting, etc) will be added to client contract.