Dina Valenz
- Long Beach, CA
- Singing Guitarist
- 3 Verified Bookings
Pete E. said “Dina was a hot at my mothers 80th birthday. She was non-stop for 4 hrs playing a variety that everybody enjoyed. Dina's personality matches her sweet…”
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We are a 90s cover band called As If! We specialize in playing 90s hits that everyone knows and loves, and we take advance requests from other decades depending on our clients' preference. We are high-energy, fun, and we love to keep a party going. We play all sorts of events from private and corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, birthday parties, we love to do it all! Our band is comprised of professional musicians with many years of experience performing in rock bands. We have one female lead singer and an optional additional male lead singer, depending on your preference and budget. Let As If! make your next event unforgettable!
Amazing service, completely transparent communication, learned a new piece for our event, and, most importantly, beautiful technique and emotion in the performance. Must hire!
Elizabeth played beautifully during my ceremony. She is familiar with Catholic weddings and was extremely flexible when the music director asked for certain music selections to be added. I received so many compliments on the music, but it was all Elizabeth. Thank you so much for the memories Elizabeth. ❤
Elizabeth was a wonderful delight! She was truly everything we imagined and the perfect addition to our event. Our clients and colleagues were completely mesmerized, and kept everyones spirits high. She curated a perfect playlist of modern and classic melodies based on the atmosphere. Thank you again! I highly recommend Elizabeth and will most certainly use her services in the future.
Very professional amazing harpist was a great success at our party
Elizabeth is one of a kind with an amazing personality, very professional, flexible with schedule and songs, and has a brilliant future ahead of her. She performed in my life celebration event and enhanced it with her musical contribution. She volunteered to perform even during non-scheduled timeslots. She performed a wide sample of songs for me prior to contract sign-off. Very attentive, caring, and had great recommendations. At times, guests had joyous tears on their eyes when she was playing songs befitting the event. She exceeded my expectations and vowed everyone. I will certainly try to invite her join the future events my family and friends may plan. An extraordinary performer whom I have the highest respect for. Thank you for bringing smile to the soul of my wife, her family, her friends, and colleagues that day. You made that memorial service into a wonderful life celebration which will always be remembered by so many.
One of the best decisions I made while planning my wedding is hiring her for our ceremony. It added a magical touch we wanted. People were saying how great she was. I also loved how on time and dedicated she is with her gigs.
Elizabeth was great. Arrived early like she said she would. Finished setting up quickly and even started playing for us before her start time. That was really nice and sweet of her. My family all gave me compliments on Elizabeth. I am sure they will hire you in the future as well.
The performance was well worth the wait.
Elizabeth learned songs at my request in about a week & executed all of them with grace.
Elisabeth is so talented! Very professional. I can’t say enough! I will definitely be hiring her for all my future events.
When my husband and I first got engaged, the first thing he asked for was to have a harpist play during our ceremony. As we started actually planning, we had to cut that out in order to stay within budget. I still wanted him to get his harpist so I took my dress budget and made it happen. Elizabeth Her planning sheet made it super easy to lay out everything we wanted to all parts of the procession, ceremony, and recession. She was very quick with answering all my questions and went above and beyond to make our wedding special. She arrived early to set up, was dressed appropriately, and was very kind to my guests (we had a few little ones who were very interested in learning how to play her harp). She even learned a new song that I requested! Please book her, trust me you won’t regret it!
Elizabeth was amazing! Showed up early, played beautifully, and was so easy to work with. I would definitely hire her again for any events that would need musical entertainment. A must-have for a wedding (which is what we used her harp services for).
We hired Elizabeth to play the harp for our wedding and boy did she exceed our expectations. Although I did not get to even talk with her because of how occupied I was, I could hear the music in the background and I felt at ease. She played the songs we requested and at the times we requested. She also knew when to stop playing and when to start. She also was considerate about what to wear and checked with me to make sure her color theme didn’t coincide with our vision. I can tell she is experienced and our day wouldn’t have been the same without her beautiful music playing. I highly recommend her, don’t hesitate to hire her for your special day. You will not regret it (:
Amazing! She set the mood perfectly. I am very please and happy that I chose her. She played all of my requests!!! If you want to include Up theme song or the Notebook theme song she is your girl! Super responsive, I would recommend. She knew where to play, when to stop, and etc.
Liz was the missing piece to our wedding ceremony. Guests shared that they really enjoyed her and her music. She has a wide variety of songs to chose from and executed them with great skill!
Professional, excellent
Elizabeth played at my wedding ceremony and she was amazing. The harp sounded so beautiful and was the perfect addition to the ceremony. She was on time and very professional. Highly recommend!
Liz arrived on time and played the most beautiful music. Very lovely and professional.
Elizabeth was a perfect fit for our luncheon. She was on time, very cordial, personable and above all, she was very professional and gave a fantastic performance. We are so appreciative to her for sharing her gift of music with us! 5 stars, absolutely!!
Liz was super friendly and professional. My husband and I met up with Liz before the wedding day to listen to some sample music. Right away we knew we wanted to book with Liz. She gave great suggestions and was very easy going. On the wedding day I had some of my guests complimenting on the harpist we hire. We pretty much tell Liz what we like and dislike and let her decide what to play and when to play. She did exactly what we asked for. I’m very happy with Liz’s service and would recommend her to anyone who needs a harpist. Also Liz’s harp is huge, so the sound was clear and crisp even for an outdoor ceremony.
Very professional, she did a very great job .
Elizabeth's performance was beautiful. She played during my mom's funeral and everyone loved it. She arrived more than a hour early to set up. I would gladly have her back again for other occasions.
I considered Liz' harp music a special gift to my family and guests. Liz is amazing! She played our requested music and almost brought tears to my eyes. Her music is a gift for the mind and soul. Just beautiful!!! Thank you Liz!
Response from As If!:
Thanks Jem! I enjoyed playing for your wonderful family, and learning those Filipino songs was a lot of fun!
Elizabeth was totally professional, easy to get a hold of and perfect. She made our wedding a dream and there was not a dry eye in the room in part because of her beautiful playing. Set the perfect tone to begin any wedding. Worth every penny and more.
Liz is a great choice for a ceremony musician. She has such a wide repertoire and could accommodate everything I asked of her, not to mention she plays beautifully. You can be confident that she is a talented musician from her samples, but I can also assure you that she is excellent to work with.
Liz very effectively collected all the information that she needed from me (much of which I would not have thought of) and then basically took care of everything without my needing to worry about it again. I couldn't have asked for more. I had a preexisting plan for some of the music I wanted to be played but also took recommendations from Liz's song list. I have the impression that she could work with as little or as much direction as you gave her. She also took the lead on coordinating with my now husband's cousin, who had kindly volunteered to play the piano for the ceremony. I was concerned about how all that would work, especially given that none of us had met before and all lived in different cities. But Liz took care of it, and all went smoothly on the big day.
Bottom line, you should feel very confident hiring Liz.
Of all the harpist sound clips we reviewed before our wedding, Liz's stood out for the graceful nuance of her performance. And in person she definitely lived up to our expectations, playing the music we wanted at our ceremony and cocktail hour providing a terrific background for our guests. Liz was also extremely professional and went through a significant effort to ensure that she would be able to perform at our event. I don't plan on getting married again :-), but I would highly recommend her for others' weddings and special events.
Elizabeth was terrific! Very professional, showed up on time and was very personable. Very happy with her selections and her profressionalism. I would gladly book her again. Gigsalad was seamless.
Response from As If!:
Thanks Janine! It was a pleasure to play for you.
Liz was great to work with, especially with planning a wedding from out of state. She was patient, professional and a wonderful harpist. It really added that special touch to our daughter's wedding.
i wanted to arrange something magical for my wife's 60th birthday. The music was everything i imagined it could be and more. The artist accompanied even our birthday song so we were in key. She could not have been better. The beauty of her acoustic art filled the room while allowing everyone to hear one another clearly and easily. Elizabeth's variety of songs had something for everyone. Even a child's song like "When you wish upon a star" is wonderful when played on a harp. Elizabeth is personal, friendly, and professional.
My daughter and her fiancé got married last weekend and Liz did a wonderful job providing the ceremony music. She was very adaptable to our special requests and different ideas. Because of the special requests, the music was a very important part of the ceremony for us. Thank you, Liz, for all your care. I highly recommend your work to others for any event. Sincerely and Best Regards :)
Liz was amazing! She played beautifully at my Mother and Daughter's Tea Party. She was responsive to my questions before my event, on time and really went the extra mile. She was so sweet with my eight year old daughter and her friends. She showed the girls how to play the harp and even took their requests to play certain songs. She really made the Tea Party extra special! I would highly recommend her if you are looking for someone who not only plays the harp flawlessly but is professional and incredibly sweet to work with. Thank you Liz for making the surprise for my daughter extra special! :)
She was so accomodating and communicated so well, I was very pleased. I was not at the event, but called in and listened to the wonderful time she gave to a very sweet 95 year old nursing home patient and her friends and family. Super Job!
Elizabeth played at my wedding ceremony. She made my event really special. My guests remarked on how lovely the music was. If you are thinking about using a harpist I recommend GO for it, and use Elizabeth. You will be glad you did!
I engaged Elizabeth to play her harp at the opening reception of my solo art show at Station Gallery In Wilmington, DE on September 7th. Her harp is a beautiful instrument but her music was positively mesmerizing and she totally classed up the show. The packed gallery loved her music which covered the spectrum of musical selections. No question I will ask Elizabeth to play again.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (Casa) of Ocean County hire Elizabeth on July 29, 2012 for it Ladies Luncheon Garden Party. We had over 80 women at our event and the harpist was the perfect touch to a lovely luncheon and fundraiser.
Hired Elizabeth to play for my wedding & she did a WONDERFUL job! It definitely added that nice touch of class & helped make the day perfect! Thank you very very much!! Would highly recommend! :)
Price Range: $1,000 - 5,000
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000 - Event liability coverage
We have all the equipment needed for any event, big or small: full professional PA sound system, amps, speakers, microphones, instruments, etc. We arrive 2-3 hours early to each event to set up all the sound equipment and do a proper sound check so we can make sure everything sounds fabulous.
Our attire depends on the event- we have everything from formal wedding band attire to 90s preppy or 90s rock. You choose the attire that fits your specific event.
Depending on your budget, we can offer a 5-piece or 6-piece band. Both bands include a lead singer, guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums. Our 6-piece band includes 2 lead singers (one female, one male). All band members sing harmonies so our sound is beautiful and full.
As If! is a cover band that specializes in playing 90s hits. Some artists we cover are Weezer, Alanis Morisette, Britney Spear, Spice, Girls, Green Day, Nirvana, just to name a few. We also play songs from other decades upon our clients' request. Our mission is to keep the party going all night (or day) long with songs people know and love. We enjoy playing any event that needs a high-energy band, from private parties, to corporate event and weddings.
Our members are highly trained professional musicians with many years of rock band experience. We are friendly, professional, and punctual. Let us know how we can make your next event super fun and special!
We have all the professional sound equipment and instruments needed for any size wedding our party. We don't have a stage or stage lights so if you prefer that, it would up to you or the venue to provide a stage and lighting.
October 29, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 06, 2022 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
May 14, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
April 23, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 13, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Reception |
October 17, 2021 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
October 16, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Baby Shower |
October 15, 2021 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 09, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Quinceañera |
September 18, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 26, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Studio Session |
May 01, 2021 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 20, 2021 • 11:30am - 12:15pm | Religious Celebration |
February 04, 2021 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 28, 2020 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 25, 2020 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 09, 2020 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
August 21, 2020 • 10:00am - 10:45am | Personal Occasion |
June 27, 2020 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | House Party |
March 07, 2020 • 3:30pm - 3:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 14, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 26, 2019 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 22, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Bridal Shower |
August 17, 2019 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 20, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 23, 2019 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
May 11, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 30, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 23, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
April 22, 2019 • 9:00pm - 9:15pm | Birthday Party |
August 02, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Studio Session |
June 23, 2018 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 27, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 04, 2018 • 4:30am - 5:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
November 11, 2017 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 04, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Anniversary Party |
August 30, 2017 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 14, 2017 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
March 26, 2017 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 03, 2016 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
April 20, 2016 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Surprise |
February 16, 2016 • 9:30am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 03, 2015 • 4:30pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 20, 2015 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
September 13, 2014 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 20, 2014 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 12, 2014 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 07, 2014 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 28, 2014 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Other |
September 08, 2013 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 02, 2013 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Luncheon/Tea |
December 29, 2012 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Other |
SAMPLE SET LIST:
Buddy Holly
Hard To Handle
Mr. Jones
No Scrubs/Waterfalls mashup
Wannabe
Run-Around
Man, I Feel Like A Woman
The Sign
Longview
Baby, One More Time
Don’t Speak
This Is How We Do It
All Star
You Oughta Know
Enter Sandman
Semi Charmed Life
Bills Bills Bills/Say My Name mashup
I Want It That Way
Drive
My Own Worst Enemy
Only Happy When It Rains
Wonderwall
Song 2
Zombie
Undone (Sweater Song)
Smooth
Tubthumping
Genie In A Bottle
500 Miles
The Bad Touch
Santeria
Crush
Mary Jane’s Last Dance
What’s Up
Under The Bridge
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Losing My Religion
Closing Time
Parissa Koo | singer |
Ben Norman | keyboardist |
Aaron Cruz | guitarist |
Luigi De Vito | bassist |
Katy Shea | drummer/band manager |
Green Day, Alanis Morissette, Britney Spears, Metallica, Weezer, No Doubt, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, TLC, Tom Petty, The Black Crows, Blues Traveller, Sublime, Shania Twain, Smash Mouth, Destiny's Child, Christina Aguilera, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, Ace of Bass, The Proclaimers, Nirvana, etc.
Nothing is required by this performer
At least 4 electrical outlets so we can plug in our speakers and amps
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