Bruce Garnitz Music and Entertainment Company

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Bruce Garnitz and his band were playing recently at a wedding when the father of the bride asked for music that was very different from the newlyweds’ tastes. With just a few words to his band, Bruce folded the request into the repertoire, playing it a few moments later with an updated arrangement. Everybody was pleased. “It’s hard to stump my band,” Bruce remarks with justifiable pride.

For Garnitz, who has a reputation for fielding some of the best-prepared, quickest-thinking bands, emcees and entertainers on the Southland special event scene, the problem and the solution were old hat. Bruce finds out as much as he can about his clients beforehand, so he’s usually able to anticipate (and avoid) potential glitches. But even when he’s hit with something completely unforeseen, like the situation with the bride’s dad, he’s able to resolve it diplomatically.

“We always go into an event well-prepared,” promises Bruce. “That’s because my bands aren’t just put together for a one-night gig—they’re self-contained,’ with core units of four to nine players whose numbers can be expanded. They sound great coming out of the box because they’ve played together for a long time and are well rehearsed.” One entertainment vendor gives a thumbs-up to Bruce’s approach: “His musicians seem to have all the tunes in their heads. They are full-time players—some of them are studio musicians—so it’s not a weekend thing for them.”

Bruce originally studied jazz, arranging and composition, and later taught at the Berklee School of Music in Massachusetts. His musical range covers virtually every style of music that’s likely to be requested at a wedding or event. “We can play rock, Latin, jazz, hip-hop, classical, swing, Klezmer, even Chinese—you name it,” he says. “We even do polkas (which added just the right note to a recent client’s 60th birthday party in Milwaukee).”

Bruce’s musical range is matched by his geographical reach and the scope of his services. “We work all over North America, as well as in Hawaii, Caribbean and brought a large troupe of singers, muscians, dancers and techs to a Gala in Hong Kong. In addition to musicians, we can procure name entertainers for an event and provide entertainment that ranges from circus acts, singers and comedians to magicians, casino parties and dancers.” Even his bands do more than just play music. “All of my bands have an emcee—a musician who’s good at hosting, maintaining the flow of an event, and keeping people in a good mood.”

Over the years, Bruce and his musicians have kept a lot of people in a good mood. Take, for instance, the countless audiences at award shows, where they’ve played the perfect music cues to introduce guests and celebrities. Or that evening when they entertained an entire GOP convention! But Bruce’s experiences dealing with high-profile events haven’t dampened his love for weddings. “We love playing weddings,” he says. “It doesn’t matter to us how many guests there are or where we play. What matters is exceeding the expectations of our clients. We play great music, keep the dance floor full, and control the volume to allow for comfortable conversation at the tables.”

For Bruce, musical versatility doesn’t mean much if the client feels left out. To make sure that doesn’t happen, he works with his wife, Ginger, to plan every event. “We deal directly with our clients, meeting face-to-face with each and every one,” he says. “Playing a wedding is such a personal thing, we never want to be just a voice on the phone or a form in the mail. I like to think we handle our clients like platinum.

See what folks are saying:
Steve
"passionate, professional party entertainment"
Jac Ashley
"Bruce and the Gang are the best because you can have any type of music you want plus original music to party with"
Abe L
"Good dance club."
Scott
"They can rock, they can play jazz, they can do anything. I have heard his bands at every kind of event, from 35-3,000 people and they always play the right music and with the best players...period."
Nels Atha
"Great Music and Friendly, definitely made my wedding a hit!"
Nels Atha
"Great Music and Friendly, definitely made my wedding a hit!"
Nels Atha
"Great Music and Friendly, definitely made my wedding a hit!"
Nels Atha
"Great music and friendly, definitely made my wedding a hit!"
Jan Goldstein
"They can play anything, Bruce himself is an explosive performer and his blues, rock, pop, and ballads knock you out, not to mention he plays with sterling musicians who give any performance a unique feel that raises the level of any event!"
Alfred Savarani Photography
"Professional & great singer & band. Highly experienced & a pleasure to work with."
Kelly Sullivan
"They are amazing musicians and put on a fantastic show....They made our event unforgettable!"
Jessie B.
"Just great music for any occasion!"
Elizabeth
"Bruce is not only an awesome musician & MC, he knows and loves music. His knowledge and diversity is astounding. He is masterful at making a party more than a gathering of people, but an event to remember. Your dance floor will be full and the music will be superbly performed, all the while your guests will be able to comfortably chat without straining to hear each other; he's that attentive to details."
Steve Hall
"Very professional and together."
Javelyn
"Great performer ... Professional - can count on these people - Bruce is the best!"
Anonymous
"Great songwriting, great attitude, and always very down to earth - Bruce is a pleasure to work with all around."
Lynn
"They are always well prepared and help making parties and events a blast!"
david
"They are the best. "
Arielle Kurtze
"They were the band for our wedding and we (and everyone else at our wedding) thought they were just wonderful! They got people up and dancing all night long."
leprrkan
"Because of the fantastic talent and music!"
Robin
"The Bruce Garnitz band played at our wedding and they were AMAZING! I've never been to a wedding when the ENTIRE party is up on the dance floor- this was the case at ours! I'm still hearing what a great band I had! Would recommend them a thousand times over!"
Cass and Riley
"Not only is Bruce a pleasure to work with, but he and his band are amazing! Our wedding was a non stop party thanks to their talent and versatility. Whether it's reggae, jazz, or disco...they do it all...and well!"
Tom Killinger
"Provided fantastic performers for a family wedding."

Jennifer Killinger
"My husband and I have VERY different taste in music - Bruce Garnitz Music was able to handle both of our styles with perfection at our wedding....I have had many compliments on our live band..."
John Walker
"Bruce played our wedding and blew everyone away. Incredibly talented and professional."
Kathleen Hayes
"We hired them for our wedding and they were the best! We loved them and so did our guests, they were the hit!"
Luyi
"They played at my wedding and they rocked."