Carlos Naranjo is an accomplished singer/guitarist with 17 years of experience entertaining for parties, weddings, wineries, corporate events and bars/restaurants in various cities across the United States. With the right mix of songs Carlos performs a range of genres, including Classical and Contemporary Pop/Rock, Spanish, and more. His music spans from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today's hits.
His performance style and use of equipment leads you to believe there are 1-2 musicians playing along with him. He accomplishes this through his guitar looping and effects as well as his use of the harmonica.
We hired Carlos for a friend and family Christmas party. From the beginning, Carlos was very responsive and professional. We chose songs from his expansive and impressive playlist and he delivered. He even mixed in some nice surprises based on the vibe of our group and everyone loved it. We also liked that Carlos played the most requested songs that we asked for in advance. His performance was top notch and he not only delivered with his English language songs, but he also did an amazing job on the Spanish language songs he performed.
We will definitely be hiring Carlos again in the near future!
Great singer! Definitely set the mood for our bday party!
Carlos made my birthday party very special. He was able to entertain the younger to the older guests from classic rock to modern, and I do believe some country...I won't hold that against you Carlos :) My niece and her friends loved you for that. His talent and passion for what he does shows. From dinner music to getting us on our feet dancing. There were several audio engineers present as some of my guests who have done albums with some of the best, and he is right up there with them.
Responded to e-mails and requests timely, extremely professional
Everyone loved him and we will definitely use him again. You cannot go wrong hiring this guy.
Thank you, Carlos, you are the best!!
Benita
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Thanks so much for your review Benita! Had a fab time with you all. Till next time! :)
Carlos was an amazing attribute to our event. He played while our guests settled in and after dinner he was taking requests and nailed all of them. Our guests, which were our top clients and prospects, were raving about how much they loved Carlos. He was pure entertainment. I hope we can use him again in the future!
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Thanks so much for your review, Megan!! It was a great event and I had a blast performing for you all.
We had the pleasure of listening to the music of Carlos Naranjo during my sister's birthday celebration. Carlos was a joy to work with, and was a professional through and through. He responded to all my emails in a timely manner prior to the event and asked appropriate questions to make sure we were on the same page. He provided me with a very comprehensive song list to choose from and made sure he knows of any other arrangements needed prior to the event. On the day of the event, Carlos arrived early to allow for time to set up. He was very respectful towards my family and he even dressed up according to the theme of our party (50's!). My family thoroughly enjoyed his music and he even included songs he thought would be a hit given our theme, and he was right! My brother-in-law was so amazed of how well he played Johnny Cash hits.
All in all, Carlos added the much needed boost to our party and I could not have asked for more. Thank you again, Carlos. I am now your fan!
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Mylene, Thanks so much for your nice words and feedback.
I was delighted to have been a part of such a great party with magnificent people. As a performer, I couldnt’ve asked for a better event and crowd to play for. So glad your sister and you all had a fabulous time.
‘Till next time! ✌🏻
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We just hosted our annual Friendsgiving and thanks to Carlo's music it was a success! All of our friends enjoyed his performance as he played everything from classic rock to modern tunes. Thank you Carlos for the wonderful atmosphere you helped create at our gathering!
Really great singer and guitarist.
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Thank you so much Malu!
Carlos is awesome! I hired him for a surprise one-man band performance at my mother’s 70th birthday party. He was kind, delightful to work with, highly professional and punctual - plus, he’s a talented musician! I was really impressed with his extensive song catalog of classics as I was looking for a range of cover songs. I only expected him to come with an acoustic guitar, but he wowed us with a full professional setup including speakers, a microphone and more. His performance made the birthday really special - especially because he didn’t mind us singing along with him!
It was a blast! Thank you Carlos!
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Thank you Manny!
We booked Carlos for a dinner party that ended up into an open mic night. Every one of our guests had a blast singing along to his tunes! He was very engaging and great with the crowd. We are definitely going to book him again!!
Was very professional, entertaining!
We booked Carlos Naranjo for my Birthday Party and he was amazing!! He is one of the nicest guys around and played every song that I wanted to hear, he even let me sing a couple with him and by myself. He is very professional and really gets the crowd involved and can play pretty much any genre. He is so talented. I always enjoy watching him at the local wineries in Temecula. I look forward to booking him again.
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Thank you so much Corina, I had a wonderful time performing for you all. You did a great job singing with me too. :). It was so fun! All the best!
My private event was a total success thanks to Carlos! I had seen him around playing at different bars in Santa Monica, and I was always impressed with his sound and musicianship.
I decided to hire Carlos for a private party at my house; this proved to be the best investment, as Carlos kept everyone entertained throughout the night. He played covers from the 80's and 90's as well as some of our favorite contemporary tunes. Another thing that struck me was the clarity of the sound coming from his speakers...not something you see very commonly with acoustic players. Very "pro" sound.
Lastly, and the main reason why I would hire him again is because you can tell this guy loves what he does, and the passion shows with every tune he sings. He is also very professional and punctual, which allowed me to enjoy my own party, not having to worry about him at all. Thanks Carlos!!
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Hi Alicia,
Thanks so much for your review. It was a pleasure performing for you guys! Glad you all enjoyed it. Cheers!
It was an amazing experience, had a variety of music and covered all age groups! I would hire him again.
Thank you Carlos
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Thanks a lot Lupe! You guys were great to perform for!
Magnificent event!
FIVE STARS!!! Carlos absolutely MADE my 30th birthday party. His set list was so much fun and everyone kept commenting on how awesome the live music was!
He was professional, entertaining and so much fun to have! I HIGHLY recommend him.
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Thank you very much Joanna.. So glad you and all your friends had a fantastic time.
Carlos is simply the best performer that I have ever worked with. I came across his website and was excited about having him perform at my husband's birthday party. When the day came, he performed above and beyond my expectations. It's been several weeks now and my guests continue to rave about him. What truly impressed me, was his level of professionalism, courteousness, responsiveness and resourcefulness. His level of customer service is impeccable. I cannot recommend him enough and look forward to having him play at future personal and company events.
Carlos is great to work with, very professional. His set up is clean and tidy. His singing and music really transformed my party and took it to a higher level. He was a huge hit with our friends, and has a wide repertoire and even takes lots of requests.
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Thanks so much for your review Sapna!
It was a pleasure performing for you guys!
I have to say this was my best birthday having family friends and great music. You're a one man show for sure. I also listen to your album as well and it was a breath of fresh air. Thank you!
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Hi Bobby,
Thanks so much For your review!! I'm so glad that you had a great time on your birthday. My goal was to make sure you had a blast and it looks like we reached it. Glad you enjoyed the album as well.
All the best to you!
Carlos N.
Carlos was extremely profession from day 1. I had heard him about a year and half ago in Los Angeles when we going to see the Taylor Swift concert. We were at a hotel before the concert and he wads playing there. I loved his music and asked him for his card. When I was planning my 50th bday party I was looking for someone to play during the party and remembered him. I called him immediately and booked him about 8 months out!! Everyone was very impressed and he made my birthday celebration that much more special!
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Thank you so much Alison. So glad you and all your friends had a great time!
Carlos played for four hours at our wedding at Big Sur Bakery. He was very easy to book, arrived on early to set up and was so wonderful to work with. I was worried he would not be able to come all the way to Big Sur, but he was adaptable and I felt his fee was very reasonable given the quality of his performance. He is exteemely talented, and played a wide range of music that all our guests enjoyed. He even took an unusual request from one of our guests! I cannot recommend Carlos enough. He was easily the most popular part of our wedding celebration; even days later our guests continued to tell us how wonderful his music is!
I hired Carlos to come sing and play the guitar at my birthday. Not only is he a great musician but he was super friendly.
We had such a great time thanks to him. He made us sing along on some great tunes. I am never ging to forgot how much fun I had with my friends gathered around him rocking the GooGoo Dolls. I happy recommend him to anyone.
Carlos, on short notice, learned three completely different style songs, rock, country and pop!
He then delivered them in a very classy, professional way.
Would highly recommend Carlos.
Comments from my group (all ladies). We're how great a singer and how good looking.
Carlos performed at our son's third birthday party. It had a Beatles theme, and he sang and played guitar to LOTS of the group's songs. The music was fantastic! He had a great rappor with the kids. He was really friendly and easy-going. He arrived on time, set himself up, and cleaned up all his kit at the end. I would absolutely recommend him.
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Joanna,
Thanks so much for your review. It was a wonderful experience playing for you guys and playing my favorite kind of music was a blast. So glad you all had a marvelous time!
I would like to take a minute to give credit to the incredible Carlos Naranjo who I booked recently for an event. I'd seen him perform at a venue near my house in Santa Monica and he was not just an incredible musician, but got the crowd going like nothing I'd ever witnessed.
He added so much ambiance and fun atmosphere to my event and everyone raved about his music choices and his talent. I will definitely book him again for parties, events, etc. as soon as I have the chance.
Thank you Carlos!
Best, Alana Littler, Founder @ clover PR
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Alana, thank you very much for your great review. I'm so glad your event went really well.
Carlos did an amazing job, he made my daughter's 15th birthday party even more special, he played very well and everybody loved him. I recommend him if you want to make your special occasion memorable. It was a pleasure to have him.
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Eduardo, thanks so much for your review! I'm glad everyone had an awesome time!
Carlos was wonderful, our guests were complimenting us on how great he was, he played something for everyone to enjoy! Carlos helped to make our 50th birthday party one to remember!!! Thank You Carlos!!!!
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Thank you very much for your review!!!
We hired Carlos for our wedding in Big Sur, CA last summer after hearing him play at a local venue in Los Angeles, and he absolutely made our day even more special! He was fantastic. Prior to the wedding, we coordinated the songs he would play, and everything was seamless! He played for our ceremony on the beach and our reception! Everyone at the wedding was blown away at his talent (even the wedding planner)! You cannot go wrong with hiring him for any private event or wedding. It was the best decision we made!
Carlos played at our daughter's surprise 18th birthday party. He played a perfect set, related well to teens and everyone really enjoyed it! We recommend Carlos for your next private event. He was on time and set-up, equipment and tear-down was flawless.
Response from Carlos Naranjo:
Thanks so much for your review Susan!!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 120 - 360 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Unions: ASCAP
Whether in accordance with the client or chosen by Carlos, the songs performed will suit the event and audience. Clients can be assured that the music and the quality of the performance will always satisfy or even supersede expectations.
Carlos is a songwriter, singer and guitarist with more than 15 years of experience performing at different venues and events. Carlos has been affiliated with various talent and entertainment agencies and has had performance contracts with entities such as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. He studied music performance (guitar & voice) in college and has performed with different musicians and bands (currently a member of the band Freefall Rescue based in Los Angeles, CA). In the fall of 2016, he released his debut solo album titled "Reflections of an Orange Tree" and he currently performs his music as a solo artist or with a full band.
A full-time performer, he is professional and prepared to work with you to provide an unforgettable experience for your event.
Some of the locations he has performed at are:
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino / Spago / Malibu Wines & Vines / LUXE City Center Hotel / Finn McCool’s Irish Pub / Casa Escobar / Doffo, Avensole, Lorimar and Faulkner Wineries in Temecula / Beto’s Italian Bistro / Maria’s Mexican Restaurant / Burbank Bar & Grill / The Warehouse Restaurant / Big Sur Bakery among many others...
| July 25, 2020 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 07, 2019 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
| November 15, 2019 • 8:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
| July 06, 2019 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 14, 2019 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 08, 2019 • 5:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
| March 28, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| January 26, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
| November 17, 2018 • 7:00pm - 11:30pm | House Party |
| August 18, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| July 27, 2018 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
| May 12, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Baby Shower |
| October 14, 2017 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| August 26, 2017 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| May 13, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday (Teen) |
| July 16, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| July 11, 2015 • 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday (Teen) |
| June 27, 2015 • 6:00pm - 10:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
Perform songs from a variety of styles and artists ranging from the 50's to today's hits. For a complete song list please email
The Beatles, Morrisey, Pink Floyd, Travis, Keane, Coldplay, Oasis, Radiohead, The Eagles, U2, The Killers, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Dire Straits, Alan Jackson, Bob Dylan, Johny Cash, Ryan Adams, The Cure, Frank Sinatra, Queen, Neil Young, Matchbox 20, GooGoo Dolls, Cheap Trick, The Smiths, Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Soda Stereo
Electric generator if the event is outdoors and away from electrical sources.
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