The Apollo Trio
- Los Angeles, CA
- Jazz Band
- 73 Verified Bookings
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Band Diego offers San Diego a timeless oldies dance Variety Band, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s music, vintage classics, surf music, & old style country.
Hire musicians for Senior fun, Community BBQs, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Holiday Celebrations, Corporate Oldies Theme Parties.
Proudly serving San Diego as the fun entertainers! Male & Female singers in every size band. ( Enjoy Duos to 10 musicians)
Perfect for Clean music Parties, Patios, Family Celebrations, Festivals, Hotel gatherings, and California style Parties.
All ages enjoy Band Diego. Optional Band/DJ Package for background dinner music with live band dancing. (One musician doubles as a DJ)
I booked Band Diego just before Christmas for January 5th birthday party. Very busy time of the year. I had never used GigSalad, so I was not sure how the process worked, or if it was reliable. No sooner did I place my request, that I received several options for the night of January 5th. Rhonda answered my call and is super professional and approachable; she was making Christmas cookies with her grandkids when I called. From our first conversation, she made me feel super confident in her abilities and her willingness to work together to create the best night. I wanted a classic country sound with an element of modern and Latin twist. Band Diego came through and provided all of that and so much more of an overall experience. One of my favorite parts was the party sing along during the final set. My guests got so involved that they never left the stage and Rhonda and the band were wonderful to welcome all on stage. Yet it never seemed too of control or corny. We danced and sang and even did the chicken dance just after singing happy birthday. Everyone was having such a good time, and one of my friends offered to pay for an extra hour and had them stay longer. I would recommend this band hands down to everyone who wants to have a great and memorable family time, with all ages. My guest were 1 - 91, and everyone was having a blast. I trusted her judgement and music choice for the night and Band Diego did not disappoint. I opted for 5 band members, plus Alicia, for the Latin music, and they were all super talented.
I need to add that it was a cold and rainy night in El Cajon, yet they performed with no complaint, and out performed the rain. No one cared that it was raining, as it just added to the coziness of the night.
I will have them again for other events and would recommend them highly.
Thank you, Rhonda, and Band Diego.
Response from Band Diego:
Monica,
It was a pleasure being part of your excellent planned birthday for Mike! We appreciate you welcoming us to your beautiful home. You had fabulous things ready for everyone to enjoy and created such festive warmth throughout the evening. There was an upbeat positive vibe from start to finish!
Super comfortable atmosphere and so many beautiful loving family and friends participating on stage.
That homemade marinated apple pie and carrot cake were sure a hit too!
Thank You!
Band Diego
Band Diego did an amazing job for our annual Homeowner''s. summer party in Coronado. Our theme this year was Shake, Rattle, and Roll , back to the 50's. . Band Diego rocked the house, were very interactive, got everyone dancing. Great playlist, worked closely with me on the D J. track. "Rockin Rhonda" was a blast to work with.
Very professional and lots of fun!
Band Diego helped turn my daughters graduation from a party to an event!! Singing, musicians, timing, and most importantly professionalism made this great party awesome. I recommend using them again and for anyone else that wants a great band experience! 🎤🎼🎶🎵🎷🎸🎹
Response from Band Diego:
Larry, Such a pleasure to be part of your excellent planned celebration with lovely family and friends. An amazing party with everyone smiling and having a great time.
Thank you for Choosing
Band Diego!
Price Range: $200.-$1850.
Gig Length: 30 - 480 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Band Diego performs a wide variety of oldies rock, vintage country, popular clean blast from past music hits and has family oriented talented performers.
Small or Large Venues. Volume controlled band for hotels, golf courses, restaurants, home parties, community festivals. Harmony vocals in every band!
Choose just the right size band dressed to your party theme. Duo, Trio, Quartet,
Quintet to ten performer Big Band.
Serenades available. You can sing a marriage proposal, Happy Birthday, or even sing with the band. Interactive fun music activity options for guests!
"Band Diego" offers San Diego Oldies Variety Band Music. Your guests will tap their feet to the spirit of the beat as they enjoy favorite hits. Upbeat numbers will keep you moving or slow down to close dance groovin. You can always count on Band Diego to perform the right music at the right moment.
Enjoy more vocals than most groups can offer you. Even Duo Band Diego bands have at least 2 musicians that sing lead and harmony. Male and Female singers in each group. Option to Include a package that includes guest activities such as limbo pole fun, hula hoops, inflatable air guitars and percussion fun, sing-alongs, and more.
Small or Large band. Volume control smaller bands use backing drum tracks perfect for hotels, restaurants, communities, and home parties, Choose a Beach Band, Oldies Variety Band, 50's 60's Band, Old Style Country Band, or Spanish & English Fiesta Theme Band. Duos, Trios, Quartets, Quintets, up to ten performers.
Electric or Acoustic performances with or without drummer. Band Diego also has a battery powered PA that is great for celebration locations without electricity that need amplification of a band or background music DJ..
Band Diego knows it is important for you to be able to choose exactly the right entertainment for your party and works closely with your celebration program. There is also a package that includes a background dinner music "DJ" with band option. DJ and live band packages are popular for weddings and longer celebrations that require non-stop entertainment and special dances. The DJ can program your song list before your party to play your favorites.
Enjoy a wide selection of music appropriate for hotels, restaurant banquet rooms, home parties, outdoor events, patios, yacht clubs, country clubs, community dances. Songs to please all ages! Accommodating family oriented performers. Electric or Acoustic performances with or without drummer.
Band Packages for: a Birthday Bash, Company Party, Wedding Reception Music, Rockin-Beach Party, Children's Party, Senior Dance, Church Party, Anniversary Celebration, Holiday Party, Oldies Sock Hop, Country Western Dance, Spanish Fiesta Fun, Surf Music, & Ballroom Dance.
Bands are offered as Amplified or Unplugged. The group can perform with or without a drum set. Choice of live drummer or volume controlled performances with drum tracks perfect parties.
Band Diego is a popular choice for San Diego County and surrounding area entertainment. Advance booking is recommended. Why delay when you can reserve Band Diego today?
Please message Band Diego through Gig Salad to clarify and specify your entertainment needs before booking. Examples are: if you desire a battery powered band or unplugged acoustic band, or have any other add-on requests such as Custom DJ songs, parking arrangements, or changes that may require review. Quote may need adjustment and Band Diego may need to send you a new quote.
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Band Diego - Purchaser(s) Agreement
Purchaser(s) of Band Diego Entertainment shall provide parking for each entertainer, cover if rain or wetness, general lighting over performance area, and a power outlet/electricity when entertainment is amplified. The band requires to pull up vehicles and unload gear as close as possible to performance area.
Purchaser shall pay for parking for entertainers at performance location on or before the performance day where applicable.
Regarding Free Parking: Purchaser is advised to NOT hire Band Diego if there will be no available free street or public parking within one block of performance location. When no parking is available for the band, it is the purchaser(s) responsibility to transport band and gear to the performance location.
Travel charges shall be added if your celebration is out of San Diego area.
Please discuss gear load-in with Band Diego such as hillsides, parks, sand, stairways, terrain, because your party location may require specific instructions for the band to be able to load gear into and out of your party facility.
Please check your party location for their requirements before hiring the band as you may need to get permits or insurances that this quote does not include. Prices may vary due to your choices, the band size, specialty music, custom selections, location, travel charges, gear needed, and the length of time entertainers and gear will be at your party.
Band Diego Policy is No Refunds.
Purchaser(s) may use the Band Diego name to advertise a performance date for the date and time that purchaser hires Band Diego to perform. Purchaser(s) generating gifts and/or revenue agree not to leave feedback on Gig Salad regarding Band Diego. (Applies to all purchasers even Non -Profits) Band Diego performers are not responsible for tickets sales, raffles, donations and hopes you generate income if that is the intent. The Band Diego mission is Entertainment.
Purchaser shall confine animals away from performers and performer's gear.
Purchaser shall provide lighting so the performers can see their instruments when performing, setting up, and tearing down gear. Even indoor performance areas need some general lighting over musicians. Many patios can be too dark to see in the winter by as early as 5:30pm and in the summer as early as 7:00pm.
Please provide a clear path at parties through driveways, tables, doors, and gates so musicians can get to the performance area without obstructions.
Battery Powered PA option if electricity is unavailable at your location.
Bands are offered with choice of volume controlled backing track/drums, live drummer, hand percussion, no drums.
Choose an Amplified or Unplugged performance. Electric or Acoustic.
Add-ons (please inquire)
Video services - Home Movies to DVD
Lighted Hula Hooper Specialty Act
DJ with Band Package
Customers can choose Band Diego specific musicians or singers as/when available. You can pick the DJ music to be played. (Clean versions only please)
Band Diego wants to be available for your celebration. Don’t delay, book Band Diego today! Early reservations are recommended.
July 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 01, 2021 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Booked |
July 04, 2021 • 10:00am - 3:00pm | Booked |
July 03, 2021 • 10:00am - 3:00pm | Booked |
July 02, 2021 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Booked |
January 05, 2019 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 07, 2018 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
August 11, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
May 28, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Graduation |
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Band with DJ Packages
Customize your DJ song list!
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BAND SONG LIST HAS 4 SECTIONS:
Oldies, Beach, Country, Spanish/Fiesta
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Love Love Me Do - Beatles
Rockin Robin - Bobby Day
At the Hop - Danny & the Juniors
Under the Boardwalk - Drifters
Have YOu Ever Seen the Rain - Creedance
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Hang On Sloopy - McCoys
Can't Get No Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Walkin After Midnight - Patsy Cline
Little Darlin - The Diamonds
Soldier Boy - Shirelles
Teddy Bear-Elvis
Hey Good Lookin - Hank Williams
Mr. Postman - Marvelettes
I'm A Believer - The Monkees
The Locomotion - Little Eva
Rock Around the Clock-Bill Haley
Pony Time - Chubby Checker
Love Her Madly - Doors
Be My Baby-Ronettes
Daydream Believer- The Monkees
Sea of Love- The Honeydrippers
Que Sera Sera waltz-Doris Day
Runaround Sue - Belmonts
Memphis-Chuck Barry
The Twist - Chubby Checker
Barbara Anne-Beach Boys
New York New York - Frank Sinatra
Moon River - Tony Bennett
Little Sister - Elvis
Surfin Usa -Beach Boys
Twist & Shout - Beatles
Sweet Nothins- Brenda Lee
Bring it on Home to Me
Donna- Richie Valens
Stand By Me- Ben E King
All Shook Up-Elvis
Secret Agent Man – Johnny Rivers
Don't Be Cruel-Elvis
Stupid Cupid- Connie Francis
Willie & the Hand Jive- Johnny Otis
Kansas City-Wilson Pickett
Treat Me Nice- Elvis
Johnny B Goode- Chuck Berry
La Bamba- Ritchie Valens
Hanky Panky -Tommy James
Tequila-The Champs
Fly Me to the Moon - Tony Bennet
Blue Suede Shoes-Elvis
Angel Baby-Rosie and the Originals
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - Shirelles
Boots Are Made for Walkin-Sinatra
Sleepwalk-Instrumental
Walk Don't Run- Instrumental
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Summer Luau Tunes
California Sun - Rivieras
Surfin USA Beach Boys
Margaritaville -Jimmy Buffet
Barbara Anne- Beach Boys
Under the Boardwalk- Drifters
Tiny Bubbles-Don Ho (Hawaiin)
409 - Beach Boys
Limbo Rock (Limbo Activity)
Sea of Love-Phil Phillips
Surf Instrumentals
Sea Cruise -Eddie Ford
Wipe Out -Ventures
I Can See Clearly Now
The Tide Is High
Surfin Safari - Beach Boys
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SPANISH & LATIN STYLE SONGS
Sway - Quién Será
South of the Border
Hey Baby Que Paso
Cielito Lindo
La Bamba
Mi Angelito-Angel Baby
Besame Mucho
Perfidia
No Rompas Mas-Achy Breaky Heart
Fue En Un Cafe-Under the Boardwalk
Spanish Eyes
Hey Baby Que Paso
Feliz Navidad
Con Jambalaya-Jambalaya
La Paloma
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COUNTRY
Walkin After Midnight-Patsy Cline
Tulsa Time-Line Dance
Abilene - George Hamilton
I Feel Lucky - Mary Chapman
Ring of Fire-Johnny Cash
Think of Me when You're Lonely
Could I Have This Dance?-Anne Murray
I Fall to Pieces-Patsy Cline
I Walk the Line-Johnny Cash
Achy Breaky Heart-Cyrus
Last Date - Floyd Crammer
Wolvertine Mountain-Claude King
Chicken Dance-various
Stand By Yiur Man - Tammy Wynette
Back in Baby's Arms-Patsy Cline
She's Got You-Patsy Cline
Okie from Muskogee-Merle Haggard
Your Cheatin Heart- Hank Williams
Tennesee Waltz -Paty Page
Oh Lonesome Me-Don Gibson
Jambalaya-various
Last Date-instrumental
Duane & Eddy Medley
Hey Good Lookin-Hank Williams
Blue Eyes Cryin -Willie Nelson
Sweet Nothins -Brenda Lee
Folsom Prison Blues- JCash
Heartaches By the Number-Price/Gill
Wings of a Dove-Ferlin Husky
And More!
Rockin Rhonda | Band Diego Booking Manager, Bassist, Vocalist |
John Fendermen | Band Diego Music Director, Guitarist, Vocalist |
Sheri Keys | Band Diego Pianist, Vocalist |
Mark Ballad | Band Diego Guitarist, Vocalist |
Alise Hooper | Band Diego Specialty Act |
Featured Band Diego Guests | Vocalists, Fiesta Players,Dancers, Sax, Hostesses, Keys |
Multi Instrumentalists | Big Band Options |
Dinner DJ | Musician doubles as DJ to keep cost down |
Roy | Guitarist |
Ralph | Drummer or Percussionist |
Tina | Guitarist |
Alicia | Singer |
All of Band | Singers - All Bandmates sing lead and harmony! |
Peter | percussion- guitar |
Classics
Rock-n-Roll
Line Dances
Oldies but Goodies
Doo-wop
Surf Beach Music
Country Western
Ballads
Blues
Swing
Rockabilly
Ballroom
Latin
Holiday Music
Plan to provide parking for each entertainer, cover if outdoors and rainy, a level hard surface such as a stage, patio, or floor, general lighting & an electrical outlet near performance area if you choose amplified. Provide 3-4 ft per musician.
Band can perform in grass but please let us know so we bring correct gear for location requirements.
Band has some lighting for musicians if outdoors or dark.
Peter B. said “These guys were terrific, and I intend to have them back for another party!”
Emily J. said “I hired this band for my 50th birthday party where we had attendees of all ages and EVERYONE had a great time. They were the hit of the party! There were…”
Jan E. K. said “Really enjoyed meeting Adam and hearing his wide variety of music for all ages. His music elevated our event and made it super special. Not only is he…”
Alyssa L. said “We had Taylor come for a child’s birthday. She is a talented artist first and foremost- but she was also great with the kids showing them guitar and Ukulele.”