Matt Shockley
- Laguna Niguel, CA
- Singing Guitarist
- 14 Verified Bookings
Yessica N. said “Matt was amazing! He has excellent communication skills. He is super friendly and just completely amazing! Everyone at our event enjoyed and loved his…”
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The UnUsual Suspects are a fun cover band that features 5 talented musicians that love to perform and entertain. We specialize in performing the most exciting and popular party songs from numerous genres at Festivals, Fairs, Weddings, Clubs and Corporate Events. Some of today's biggest hits are mixed in with the best party rock and dance tunes of all time. We guarantee that the party and dance floor never stops at an UnUsual Suspects performance. We also can customize our set list when requested and also do a 70s and 80's showcase for Fairs and Festivals. Did we mention our special Wedding reception services. We are looking forward to providing all your special entertainment needs.
I have seen this band several times and ever time they have made my night out great fun. They have a great sound and lots of cool lights. I can't wait to see them again and again.
Saw them perform at O'Leary bar at Ventura, played many familiar classic rock and pop tune, brings back sweet memories of younger days.
Mike is a blast as lead singer, he got that sweet innocent style vocal and moves that makes your day. A must see if you still enjoy oldies but goodies music.
Price Range: Reasonable and Budget friendly
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
The UnUsual Suspects performances are full of accurate renditions of fun and popular cover songs. We always add a few surprise selections to each show that will add to the entertainment value - never the same show twice. Expect to see many happy revelers on a packed dance floor thoroughly enjoying themselves.
The UnUsual Suspects are an experienced party rock cover band that can entertain any potential audiences in any situation. We are gig ready and are currently in the rotation of many popular clubs in SoCal area. All members of the UnUsual Suspects are skilled players that collectively have played in numerous bands and hundreds of gigs over the years including Concerts, County fairs, Festivals, Weddings. Cruise ships, 5 star Resorts, Casinos and Corporate events along with Clubs, Benefits and private Parties. The UnUsual Suspects pride themselves on being a real band like our musical heroes. We like to specialize in the big hit songs that can keep the dance floor and party pumping for hours. We also have partnered with top notch female vocalists when requested and other guest musicians for special performances. Live auditions are welcome at our rehearsal studio or any local performance.
Our instruments and sound equipment/stage lighting systems are top notch and we have a personal sound and lighting engineer that travels with the band. Please contact us for additional details, we look forward to discussing your entertainment needs.
We are professional and easy to work with. Special requests and song list additions are welcome.
November 17, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception - San Fernando Valley |
October 01, 2018 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Company Employee Appreciation Party - Private |
September 29, 2018 • 4:30pm - 5:45pm | Banana Festival - Port Hueneme |
July 21, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Channels Islands Harbor Summer Concert |
July 14, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Anniversary Party - Moorpark Ca |
May 19, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Chuy's Cancer Benefit |
April 28, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Rocking Dance Party Uptown Lounge |
March 31, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Cancer Benefit Chue's West Simi Valley |
March 17, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:45pm | St Patties Day Celebration. Copper Blues Oxnard |
February 24, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Private Party Event Huntington Beach |
January 20, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | 80's Themed Dance Party. Corporate Private Event. Buellton Ca |
December 28, 2017 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Santa Barbara Wedding |
December 01, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Private Event - Corporate Holiday Party |
November 17, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Calgary Church Singles Mixer |
October 27, 2017–October 28, 2017 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | Halloween Party - Keynote Lounge |
October 13, 2017 • 8:00pm - 11:55pm | Rockin the Uptown Lounge |
October 02, 2017 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Company Anniversary Party |
September 23, 2017 • 9:00pm - 11:55pm | Star Lounge - Historic Downtown Ventura |
August 25, 2017 • 9:00pm - 11:55pm | 409 State Street Night Club SB |
August 12, 2017 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Private Event - Block Party BBQ |
August 05, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Event - Birthday Party |
July 29, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Concerts by the Sea - Channel Island Harbor |
July 15, 2017 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Ventura Beach Club - Private Event |
July 14, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Calvary Church Dance Party Singles Mixer |
July 09, 2017 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Plan B Winery - 2nd Sunday Supper |
July 04, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Ojai 4th July Celebration |
June 24, 2017 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Neighborhood Appreciation Party BBQ |
June 17, 2017–June 18, 2017 • 7:00pm - 12:00pm | Wedding Reception - Simi Valley |
June 10, 2017 • 9:00pm - 11:55pm | Rockin dance Party - Keynote Lounge |
April 14, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Relay for Life Fundraiser - Chuy's West |
February 25, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Rockin dance Party - Chuy's West |
October 29, 2016 • 9:00pm - 11:55pm | Halloween Costume Party - Keynote Lounge Ventura |
August 26, 2016–August 27, 2016 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | Rockin Dance Party Keynote Lounge Ventura |
July 22, 2016 • 8:30pm - 11:55pm | Rockin Dance Party Ric's Restaurant Camarillo |
July 16, 2016 • 4:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Pool Party |
July 10, 2016 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Camarillo Fiesta and Street Fair 2016 |
July 08, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:55pm | Private Rockin' Dance Party - Westlake |
July 04, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Ojai 4th of July Celebration Concert |
July 04, 2016 • 10:30am - 2:00pm | 4th of July street Fair - Ventura |
July 02, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Rockin Dance Party Chuy's West Simi Valley |
June 26, 2016 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | 10 Anniversary Car Show - Camarillo Ranch |
June 24, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Heritage Square 2016 Summer Concert Series |
June 18, 2016 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Private 40th Birthday Party - Oxnard |
May 21, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Relay for Life - Moorpark Ca |
May 14, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | American Cancer Society Benefit - Simi Valley |
March 11, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Keynote Lounge - Ventura |
February 26, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Rics Restaurant and Sports Lounge |
December 31, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | NYE Party Sportsman Restaurant Camarillo Ca |
December 11, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Christmas Party - Thousand Oaks |
November 21, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Tilted Kilt - Thousand Oaks |
November 08, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Plan B Winery Second Sunday Supper |
October 30, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Rics Restaurant Halloween Party |
September 25, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Rics Restaurant and Sports Lounge |
September 12, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Fuel Dock Saloon - Morro Bay |
September 12, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Morro Bay Margarita and Avocado Festival |
Set list is constantly being updated with new song additions.
Typical set list from recent club performances below.
UNUSUAL SUSPECTS SET 1
Bad Case of Loving You
Refugee
Long Train Running
Learn To Fly
Santeria
Vertigo
Wicked Game
Jenny Jenny
Twilight Zone
UNUSUAL SUSPECTS SET 2
Money for nothing
One Thing Leads to Another
I’m a believer
Do ya think I'm sexy
Hella Good
Get Lucky
Dropped a Bomb on You
Girls on film
Long Cool woman in Black Dress
Wonderful tonight
Addicted to Love / Hurts so Good
Moves Like Jaggar
Roadhouse blues
UNUSUAL SUSPECTS SET 3
Bang on a Drum
Don’t You Forget About me
Kryptonite
Need You Tonight
Blurred Lines
Thank You for letting me be myself
Message in a bottle
What I Got
New Years Day
What I Like About You
Radar Love
UNUSUAL SUSPECTS SET 4
You Really Got Me
Sex on Fire
Hard to Handle
All right now
China grove
Two Tickets to Paradise
Back in the USSR
Million Miles Away
Mike Peck | Lead Vocalist, percussion, congos, bongos, harmonica |
Mark Boogren | Bass Guitarist, vocals |
Phil Kuchinka | Guitarist, vocals |
Scott Spindel | Guitarist, vocals |
Stephan Longo | Drums, percussion, vocals |
Too many to list - we are music geeks and pop culture historians
Space that can handle live music at a reasonable volume
Dance Floor
Performance area large enough for 5 musicians plus possible guest artists
Yessica N. said “Matt was amazing! He has excellent communication skills. He is super friendly and just completely amazing! Everyone at our event enjoyed and loved his…”
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Providing dance pop and groove rock cover songs from the 1950's the the present. We bring the vibe, you bring the tribe.