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Reality Check is a trio from the L.A. area specializing in dance cover music from the 60's to the present. Our song list is geared towards a dancing audience and includes a wide variety of classic rock, funk, motown, 80's, 90's, and some current hits. We're flexible to play at a small house party for 30 guests or a festival or wedding reception for hundreds of people, as our trio can fit into the smallest backyard patio or move around easily on a large festival stage. We tailor our setlist for the specific requirements of each gig to ensure optimal satisfaction from you and your guests. We will omit playing certain songs or types of songs to your preference and highlight others. We'll even learn a few special requests before the gig if you don't see them on our current list below, which is not all-inclusive. The guitarist switches to playing keyboards on several songs. This enables us to play anything from guitar-based songs like "Stray cat strut" or "I wanna be sedated" by the Ramones, to keyboard-based gems like "I feel good" by James Brown, "Don't you forget about me" by Simple Minds, or "She's not there" by the Zombies. We all sing as well, maximizing our song selection possibilities by utilizing the unique vocal ranges of each singer. Bottom line: you can hire our trio for a lot less than a 4- or 5-piece band, and yet you won't sacrifice musical or vocal quality. Our band comes fully-equipped with the sound system and lighting. Volume is always kept at a reasonable level. For quieter house parties, the drummer will use brushes instead of sticks to help keep the neighbors down the street happy. We will hook up some background music before we start and on breaks to keep the party atmosphere going at all times. For wedding receptions, we'll come early to serve as the DJ function from the time the guests arrive to the time the band starts for a small additional charge. This includes playing mellow cocktail hour/dinner music from our sound system, then assisting with the toasting and announcements, first dance, cake cutting, throwing of bouquet, etc. We can incorporate all styles of songs into the evening's dance music like salsa, disco, big band, hip-hop, etc. by playing it from our sound system from pre-arranged iPod playlists when the band takes a break. In summary, you can have a live band and a DJ service for your wedding reception for one affordable price. We'll eagerly communicate with you prior to the event to ensure no detail gets overlooked. We continue to receive repeat bookings with satisfied club owners and party hosts throughout LA and other surrounding areas, and hope we can add you to our list of satisfied clients.
Have you ever wondered what makes a band successful? It is true that there are many factors including talent and good management but the most critical ingredient is the chemistry of the band members. This is exactly where the foundation for the success of the Cocktail Monkeys is firmly planted.To see the Cocktail Monkeys is to know that you will be treated to a unique experience. The band combines great music, exciting stage presence, showmanship and audience participation to make each performance a memorable event for all involved. Each member is an accomplished musician and entertainer from the Bay Area who has been in the business for many years and still enjoys every bit of performing for all audiences. On lead vocals and keyboards is the dynamic Renee, on guitar is screaming Mark St. John, on bass is the explosive Bobby A. C. and on drums is rock steady Will Diamond.Professional showmanship and the goal of “a good time had by all” mark the signature of this band. When you hire the Cocktail Monkeys for your event you know you have set the stage for your guests to have a wonderful and exciting time, dancing and enjoying the sounds and stage presence of each band member.The Cocktail Monkeys song list is one where anyone can find the right selection of tunes for their party and special event. Covering the best of the decades from the 60’s through current favorites, their songs range from Rock, Pop, Funk, R&B and Disco. Audience participation is not overlooked when the band breaks into familiar songs that are too irresistible to not sing along to.Weddings, corporate celebrations, private parties, fundraisers, festivals, winery events, and nite clubs have been a hallmark of some of the most memorable Cocktail Monkeys shows. Make it a point to be a part of a Cocktail Monkeys show. Go see the band at any of the venues that they perform or have them play for your special event.Good music, good people and good times are what the Cocktail Monkeys are all about!
Hip hop crew from Los Angeles. You wanna dope ass show, hit us up, we'll be sure to light up the stage.
JAZZKWEST is a long-established San Francisco Bay Area quartet celebrating the great American songbook standards of the 1930's, 40's and beyond.
Fate Under Fire started in 2008 in David James' home studio. After traveling back and forth between SFSU and Sacramento, he began looking for other members to be a part of the team. He eventually came across drummer Rob Pierce, guitarist John Gillis, and guitarist Rafael Gonzalez. Recording, Producing and Engineering everything themselves may be a daunting task, but as of now they want to control every aspect of the art created. Having their own custom light show, they competed and won second place in Your Music Magazine's Band Olympiks in early 2011. Looking forward to finishing a new EP and touring, FUF is excited to tour and push it to the top.