The Smokin’ Ocotillos

Oceanside, CA

$500 and up

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Overview

The right live music transforms an event. The Smokin’ Ocotillos deliver polished, professional performances of classic rock and more for private parties, corporate events, weddings, and special celebrations throughout North County San Diego.

We tailor every set list to your audience — from relaxed cocktail ambiance to high-energy favorites as the evening builds.

We’ve performed at Coomber Craft Wines, The Hangar 76, The Camp Store, The Surf Club, Breakers, with upcoming dates at the Oceanside Moose Lodge, American Legion (Encinitas), San Diego County Fair, Local Roots and more!

Fully equipped with professional sound and known for reliability, we make booking live music simple.


Reviews

4 reviews

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Brad V.

January 24, 2026

Great Band!

This band is great! Love the music (song) line-up, and their performance is a great mix of fun energy and comfortable listening. I try to attend whenever they’re playing!

Hired as: Classic Rock Band

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The Smokin’ Ocotillos

Brad,
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are thrilled that you enjoy our music and we look forward to seeing you at our next show!


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Janine H.

November 13, 2025

Meet The Smokin' Ocotillos

This band chose the perfect name—they’re truly smokin’ good. Every musician and vocalist is incredibly talented, and together they sound amazing. You won’t be disappointed, so if you get the chance, be sure to catch one of their shows!

Hired as: Cover Band

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Janine,

Thank you so much for the positive review! We are so appreciative of people like you who take a few moments to share their thoughts about our music and recommend us to others! Hope to see you again at one of our future gigs!


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Natalie R.

November 10, 2025

Fun band!

Such a fun night seeing the Smoking Ocotillos play at Coomber Winery in Oceanside! Great cover band and they play a variety of songs. Definitely go see them!

Hired as: Classic Rock Band, Cover Band

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Natalie,

We really appreciate your review of our band and your encouraging words! Thanks for taking the time to recommend us! Hope you will come out and see us again!


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Heather P.

November 9, 2025

Rockin' beat

Listened to Smokin' Okatillos at Coomber Oceanside, a great little spot downtown, for wine and music. Excellent wine, great covers, energy; awesome drummer and lead guitar, just wanted to hear more of the voices over the 4 guitars. Mix drowned out most vocals, which were key to identifying some of the songs. Enjoyed the experience, but they need an audio engineer!

Hired as: Classic Rock Band, Cover Band

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The Smokin’ Ocotillos

Heather,

Thanks for taking the time to post a review. We appreciate your kind words and your suggestions regarding the mix. We would love to have an audio engineer come to all of our gigs - please let us know if you have any suggestions!

Thanks again!

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Booking information

Price range: $500 and up

Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability

What to expect

When you hire The Smokin' Ocotillos to play at your event, you can expect a mature, experienced band that is prompt, reliable, friendly and fun!

We will play a wide variety of cover songs that people love to listen to, sing along to, and dance to.

About

The Smokin’ Ocotillos are a professional five-piece cover band based in Oceanside, bringing dynamic live music to venues and events throughout San Diego and Riverside County. Known for keeping crowds engaged and dance floors moving, they deliver a crowd-pleasing mix of classic rock and country rock — featuring hits that span decades. Their mission is simple: make every show memorable.

What truly sets The Smokin’ Ocotillos apart is their lineup and versatility. Featuring a female drummer, a female keyboardist, and three strong lead vocalists, the band delivers a full, polished sound with built-in variety. With a wide-ranging song catalog and the ability to read the room, each performance is tailored to keep the crowd engaged from the first song to the last.

Whether at a winery, bar, private party, or special event, The Smokin’ Ocotillos bring professionalism, personality, and a show that keeps people coming back.

Upcoming booked events

July 2026

17

Friday

Local Roots

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Past booked events

May 2026

22

Friday

Live Music at American Legion Encinitas

7:30pm - 10:30pm

April 2026

17

Friday

Live Music at Coomber, Oceanside

6:00pm - 9:00pm

10

Friday

Oceanside Moose Lodge

8:00pm - 11:00pm

March 2026

28

Saturday

Coomber Wines, Oceanside

6:00pm - 9:00pm

13

Friday

Hangar 76

6:00pm - 9:00pm

February 2026

14

Saturday

Live Music at The Camp Store

4:00pm - 6:30pm

December 2025

19

Friday

Live Music at Coomber Wines

6:00pm - 9:00pm

06

Saturday

Live Music at The Hangar 76

6:00pm - 9:00pm

November 2025

08

Saturday

Live Music at Coomber Craft Wines

6:01pm - 9:00pm

October 2025

31

Friday

Live Music at The Hangar 76

6:00pm - 9:00pm

09

Thursday

Live Music at Coomber Oceanside

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Set list

We love playing a wide variety of music, covering bands and musicians from several genres. Here is a list of most of the songs we either have performed or are performing at this time. We have removed some slower songs from our current setlist since we are trying to keep our song choices fun and upbeat and danceable!

1. Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
2. Hurts So Good - John Mellencamp
3. Plush - Stone Temple Pilots
4. Let Her Cry - Hootie and The Blowfish
5. Walking Out On Love - Paul Collins, The Beat
6. Take It Easy - Eagles
7. 3am - Matchbox Twenty
8. Ice Cream Man - Van Halen
9. Yer So Bad - Tom Petty
10. Gold On The Ceiling - The Black Keys
11. Seven Turns - Allman Brothers Band
12. Mary Jane's Last Dance - Tom Petty
13. Rock This Town - Stray Cats
14. Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
15. Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton
16. You Wreck Me - Tom Petty
17. While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Jeff Healey Band
18. Can’t You See - The Marshall Tucker Band
19. Wild Horses - Rolling Stones
20. You and Tequila - Kenny Chesney
21. The One I Love - R.E.M.
22. The Middle - Jimmy Eats World
23. Breakdown - Tom Petty
24. American Girl - Tom Petty
25. You May Be Right - Billy Joel
26. Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
27. Fast as You - Dwight Yoakam
28. You Got Lucky - Tom Petty
29. Boys Are Back In Town - The Bus Boys
30. China Grove - The Doobie Brothers
31. Hard to Handle - The Black Crowes
32. Saving Grace - Tom Petty
33. Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
34. Jenny Jenny - Tommy Tutone
35. Midnight Train to Memphis - Chris Stapleton
36. Done - The Band Perry
37. Don't Misunderstand Me - Rossington Collins Band
38. Somebody To Love - Jefferson Airplane
39. I Love Rock and Roll - Joan Jett

Setup requirements

We will bring all of the necessary equipment. We will just need power!

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