The Get Down Boys

Berkeley, CA

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Solicitor Man (original song)

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Band leader Scott playing his song Toys with his other band AJ Lee & Blue Summit

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Enough To Cry - The Get Down Boys (John Moreland Cover)

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I'm Not Sayin - The Get Down Boys

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Scott Gates, Get Down Boys band leader, playing with his other project AJ Lee & Blue Summit

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playing with my other band AJ Lee & Blue Summit

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Overview

Traditional bluegrass, old country, and new acoustic music from young, fresh minds. We will learn any tune you desire, bring our own PA system, and leave the location better than we found it. We live to bring you quality music with high energy and an upbeat demeanor.


Reviews

13 reviews

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Abigail C.

July 25, 2022

A great bluegrass band!

We hired the Get Down Boys to provide us with music for our wedding's ceremony and cocktail hour. They nailed the songs we asked them to prepare for the ceremony and their set during cocktail hour was beautiful as well. Even when one of their members went down with COVID the day of, they were able to find a wonderful ringer to join in. They were friendly, easy to work with, and an unforgettable addition to our wedding.

Hired as: Bluegrass Band


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Daniel S.

March 18, 2022
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Such a blast!

The Get Down Boys and Chelsea Williams were absolutely incredible. Top notch, super talented musicians. We hired them to play the night before our wedding at a chill welcome event in Palm Springs. They played two sets, one more indie bluegrass/acoustic and another more traditional, with a set list including tunes by John Prine, Larry Sparks, Gillian Welch, The Wood Brothers, Mandolin Orange, Ray LaMontagne, etc. Our guests had an amazing time partying with Scott, Mark, Chris, and Chelsea. And my wife and I will definitely be looking for excuses to party with them again. Thank you!!

Hired as: Bluegrass Band


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Meaghan F. S.

December 6, 2021

The best concert & musicians EVER for any celebration ✨

These guys were hands down amazing! We found them to play a very very special birthday for my mom. Scott, Mark and Chris are all the finest at their craft - they played 3 sets of one hour each for our close family and friends in our backyard under the stars. We hired them for a night of bluegrass and in all the years I’ve seen bluegrass shows, their picking and down to earth personalities delivered a performance that our guests are in awe of & can’t stop talking about! We couldn’t get enough. Most local people even got their info to book again. But moreover I will be hiring them for any house party I have.
In the middle of our sets, Scott pulled up
A chair and played my mom a lil diddy on the mandolin. And whoah!!!! We were all in tears. My mom felt like a princess being serenaded and it was so perfect and unique. Scott’s voice and versatile sound is alluring and one of a kind. I LOVE the feel of Mark’s banjo style and Chris’ stand up bass leads stood out and complimented every part. Their vibe is fun, emotional and feels so very good to the soul.
We will always be grateful for our experience with them. Cannot wait to have them back as soon as possible!!! Xoxo The Saylor Family

Hired as: Americana Band, Banjo Player, Mandolin Player


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Kareem E. S.

December 5, 2021
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Hired as: Banjo Player, Folk Band


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Meaghan F. S.

November 19, 2021
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They were magical. So beyond what I expected!

Thank you guys for giving out celebration all the magic it deserved. You each were so kind and authentic personally and musically above and beyond. Your picking was epic! Your skills were infectious and heart wearing. All of our guests felt like they were at a once in a lifetime show. They went home hoping to be In Your presence again. Y’all made our celebration!!!!! People are still talking and asking for more. I hope to hire you again soon. Thank you! Xoxo

Hired as: Banjo Player, Folk Band, Mandolin Player

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Booking information

Past booked events

May 2022

20

Friday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 7:45pm

Thousand Oaks, CA

March 2022

11

Friday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Palm Springs, CA

December 2021

04

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Venice, CA

November 2021

13

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Pomona, CA

11

Thursday

Birthday Party

4:30pm - 8:30pm

Mission Viejo, CA

October 2021

09

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Anaheim, CA

04

Monday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ontario, CA

June 2021

10

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Newport Beach, CA

November 2020

16

Monday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Pasadena, CA

15

Sunday

Virtual Event

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

October 2020

22

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:30pm - 2:15pm

Westminster, CA

July 2020

26

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Indio, CA

May 2020

15

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Encino, CA

April 2020

25

Saturday

Surprise

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park, CA