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Dane has played hundreds of weddings, corporate events, private parties, wineries, clubs, and much more. His voice has been described as a mix of Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson and Michael Jackson. He has been playing lead guitar and singing full-time, professionally for over 15 years. Raised on classic styles like Motown, and pop music from the Beatles to Stevie Wonder and Johnny Cash, Dane can play both ends of the spectrum and everything in between.
He is listed on here as a solo singer/guitarist, but he has a full band as well if you're looking for something a little more upbeat and dance oriented.
14 Reviews
Dane is incredibly talented, and he made our Christmas party so special. He has an expansive playlist and can go from mellow to more upbeat upon request. He had everyone singing and dancing at our party, and everyone loved him! The only problem is that now we don't want to have a party without him! We are super grateful to Dane for creating a spectacularly fun party atmosphere for us, and we cannot more highly recommend him.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Dane Drewis:
Lara the pleasure was all mine!! Such a great crowd and I had a ton of fun playing for you guys. Looking forward to the next one! Thanks again.
Dane was such a perfect addition to our party. He is talented, kind and very professional. My guests kept commenting on how great the music was and my neighbors even sat out on their decks/ opened their windows so they could enjoy his playing. I am so glad we booked Dane and could not recommend him more.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Dane Drewis:
Awww thanks Dani! Was such a great gig and your friend groups was awesome. Thanks again for having me!
Dane was the icing on the cake for our party — his easy going style and warmth created just the right mood for our anniversary - birthday celebration. Wonderful instrumentalist and great singer!!
Guitarist
Response from Dane Drewis:
Gerry I had such a great time with you guys! Thanks for having me. Watching all the kids run around and have fun while enjoying the music was the highlight for me. Thanks again!
Dane exceeded my expectations. I got him to sing at our wedding and my only wish was to be able to sit and just listen to him instead of greeting guests. Think of John Mayer and jack johnson with a little mick jagger. Thanks Dane!
Acoustic Band
Response from Dane Drewis:
Thanks so much!! So happy I was able to contribute to your special day. Thanks again for hiring me. Congratulations!
Dane was an amazing addition to TRADE Marketplace's kick-off series of Saturday Night Live Music Events! He brought an amazing selection of songs and even took song requests! We can't wait to have Dane back at another event in the future!
Guitarist
Response from Dane Drewis:
Wow thank you for the awesome review!! Had such a great night, can't wait to come back!!
Photos from this event
Just awesome
Singing Guitarist
Response from Dane Drewis:
Much appreciated Moshe!! Had a great time, thanks for having me.
Dane is brilliant in several ways. He is kind, considerate, caring, professional, accommodating and brilliant in his Skill. Super entertainer! Fabulous singer and guitar player not to mention a great man!! If you are fortunate enough to book him, you should do it! He shows up on time, does a remarkable job! One word best describes him...FABULOUS!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Dane Drewis:
Just made my day!! Thank you so much Mike. So glad I was able to be a part of such a special event. Congrats to Julia Jane and the entire crew that put on such a great show. Hope to work with you all again someday! Thanks again.
Dane was very professional! All our guest enjoyed his music and he even sang songs we requested for the first time! He is absolutely one of the best entertainers we hired. Wonderful job!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Dane Drewis:
Thanks so much!! Had such a great time, and you guys have a great group of friends. Thanks for having me!
Dane was timely, professional, and best of all his singing was GREAT! Definitely have this guy performing for your next event!
Singing Guitarist
Dane played for my 40th Birthday celebration, and I was so glad he did! My guests and I enjoyed him so much so that we want to travel to his next gig just to hear him play. He's got an incredible voice and can play the guitar beautifully. A true musician!
Thank you Dane for being part of such a memorable evening for me! i truly appreciate your talent and will be referring you to all my friends! Thanks Again!!!
Guitarist
Response from Dane Drewis:
Virginia you just made my day! Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. Hope to see you and the crew at a show soon!
Dane played at our wedding ... he is great for live music. He is very talented and easy going. It was really nice to provide a list of songs to play and then not have to think about music while enjoying our guests and special day. Unfortunately the weather was chilly and we did not get to enjoy as much of his sounds since we were in and out of the terrace and he was already set up outside. I also think he would shine more at a birthday or reception/dinner party that is more geared to just his live music and instead of a small intimate wedding program which needs wedding music. However, we were so grateful to have him and his talent and he worked with us so nicely on our requests. He was a great addition to our wonderful day! I would definitely hire him again for a party. Thanks Dane!!
Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Response from Dane Drewis:
Thanks so much Natalie! Much appreciated.
Dane exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend him for your dinner party
Folk Singer
Response from Dane Drewis:
My expectations were exceeded as well Ray! Such a great group of people, and I had so much fun sharing my music with everyone. Thank you again for having me.
I've had the pleasure of listening and seeing Dane perform for many years. Dane possesses a distinctive, expressive and soulful energy. His first album, Cuesta Drive, compelled me to listen to more of his music. Dane is a very confident, talented and an accomplished musician. He plays all genres and entertains all audiences. I encourage you to go see Dane Drewis!!
Beach Music, Classic Rock Band, Dance Band, Guitarist, Pop Singer, Rock & Roll Singer, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Response from Dane Drewis:
You sure know how to make me blush! Thanks Eileen!
I've seen Dane as often as I can trying to find out where he's playing every weekend. He's such a talented guy - great singer, great musician and great looking all in one package! Try to catch him where ever he's gigging and I gaurantee you won't be disappointed. He covers all gendras and his own originals (which is hard to get out of your head!!!)
I vote for DANE DREWIS and am a permenent fan!!!
Acoustic Band, Beach Music, Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Easy Listening Band, Folk Singer, Funk Band, Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist, One Man Band, Party Band, Pop Singer, Rock & Roll Singer, Rock Band, Singer/Songwriter, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Dane Drewis:
Thanks so much Joanna! Much appreciated! :-)
Booking Info
Price Range: $500 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 300 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $100,000 - Music Pro Insurance
What to Expect
A smooth, professional experience with a talented singer/guitarist who has been doing this for over 15 years. I can be the tasteful background music for the reception, or I can make people dance on command. The choice is yours. I'm known for my vocal range and I regularly do covers like Michael Jackson or Stevie Wonder, right into Johnny Cash or Sublime. There's not much I can't play or sing. Please feel free to ask for references, I have tons of great reviews and tons of experience under my belt.
About
Live From Malana is the latest release from singer-songwriter Dane Drewis. In a nod to his musical roots, Malana was recorded and filmed live with a full band at the home of Dane’s parents, and it’s a family affair through and through: Dane’s mother and father (who use to kill it back in the day in a band called Freedom) can be heard singing backup and playing bass, respectively. The five-song EP and accompanying videos showcase a singular style that’s emerged from an upbringing steeped in funk, soul and classic rock.
Currently residing in Venice Beach, Dane will be playing extensively up and down the west coast and locally in 2016 as he continues to write new material and collaborate with artists that inspire him.
Dane Drewis’ 2010 solo debut “Rock and Soul” is both incendiary and nostalgic, combining the melodic feel of Motown and classic 70’s rock with a vocal style that is described as a mix of Bruno Mars, John Mayer, and Jack Johnson.
As a touring musician for over ten years, Dane has developed a commanding stage presence and an exceptional ability to get a crowd on its feet. Born into a family of rock and jazz musicians, his guitar playing is reminiscent of the greats—Santana, Jimmy Page, and Stevie Ray Vaughn—with influences from later artists such as Sublime and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. At once intimate and inclusive, Dane’s music has “…the power and hook to send half-smoked cigarettes hurling to the ground while their owners leave behind the hot summer night and dash into the bar to join the party” (Chico News & Review). His shows have been described as a “must-attend event” (Sac Press), and the melodies as “…original and unexpected, unlike anything else on the airwaves these days” (Evolution of Media).
After forming Cuesta Drive in college, Dane went on to write and compose three albums with the band before embarking on his solo project. His songs have been placed in ads for Google and YouTube as well as various film and TV spots. Led by Dane, “Rock and Soul” features the rest of the Drewis family—sisters Janel and Deena Drewis on backup vocals, guitars, keyboards and percussion, and his parents, Dale and Janet Drewis, on bass and vocal harmonies, respectively.
Dane relocated to Los Angeles, CA in early 2012 to further pursue his passion and dreams of playing music for as many people as possible.
Additional Booking Notes
For solo gigs, I am completely self-sufficient. I bring all my own PA sound equipment, and can provide lighting as well. I even provide music for when I take breaks, so that the ambience remains seamless. All I need is one dedicated electrical outlet, a flat stage area, and shade if playing outside.
For full band bookings (3-5 players), we are self-sufficient as well. We can sort out the details once booked.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| December 14, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
| September 14, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| August 17, 2024 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm | House Party |
| January 06, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| December 09, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 01, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
| September 13, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| September 24, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| June 10, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
| January 29, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Weekly/Recurring Performance |
| July 24, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| June 12, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Baby Shower |
| June 08, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Virtual Event |
| March 24, 2021 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| November 14, 2020 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Baby Shower |
| October 04, 2020 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| September 30, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Virtual Event |
| June 14, 2020 • 10:30am - 12:30pm | Birthday Party |
| January 11, 2020 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| July 14, 2018 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 23, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | House Party |
| June 12, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Launch Party |
| August 19, 2017 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| May 20, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| April 09, 2017 • 3:00pm - 7:30pm | Fundraiser |
| April 02, 2017 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| March 11, 2017 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Dinner Party |
| December 10, 2016 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 22, 2016 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | UCLA rose Bowl game |
Set List
Here is an alphabetical list of songs I know, there are more constantly being added, and I can learn any song you'd like!
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS Mariah Carey
ALL MY LOVING Beatles
AMERICAN GIRL Tom petty
AND I LOVE HER Beatles
BAD MOON RISING CCR
BAD THINGS Jace Everett.
BADFISH sublime
BANANA PANCAKES jack johnson
BILLIE JEAN Michael Jackson
BLACK AND GOLD Sam Sparro
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN Santana
BLURRED LINES robin thicke
BREAKDOWN Tom Petty
BREAKING THE GIRL RHCP
BRICK IN THE WALL pink Floyd
BRUSHFIRE FAIRYTALES Jack Johnson
CANT BUY ME LOVE Beatles
CANT HELP FALLING IN LOVE Elvis
CANT HELP MYSELF four tops
COLD SHOT srv
COME TOGETHER beatles
CRAZY GIRL eli young band
CRAZY LOVE van morrison
CREAM prince
CRUISIN smokey robinson
DAZED AND CONFUSED led zeppelin
DEAD OR ALIVE bon jovi
DIRTY DIANA michael Jackson
DONT THINK TWICE ITS ALRIGHT bob dylan
DONT YOU WORRY BOUT A THING Stevie wonder
DOWN ON THE CORNER ccr
DRIVE incubus
EASY lionel richie commodores
EVERLONG foo fighters
FOLSOM PRISON BLUES johnny cash
FREE BIRD lynyrd skynyrd
FREEDOM tyrone wells
GET BACK beatles
GET LUCKY daft punk pharell
GREEN RIVER ccr
HEY HEY WHAT CAN I DO led zeppelin
HEY YA outkast
HOTEL CA eagles
HOUSE THAT BUILT ME miranda lambert
I CANT GO FOR THAT hall n oates
I SHOT THE SHERIFF bob marley
I WALK THE LINE johnny cash
IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY sly stone
INTO THE MYSTIC van morrison
ITS ALL OVER NOW rolling stones
LAYLA eric clapton
LET IT SNOW various
LITTLE WING jimi hendrix
LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN bruno mars
LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR ccr
LOVE DONT LIVE HERE ANYMORE lady antebellum.
LOVE ME DO beatles
LOVE ME elvis
LOVE ME TWO TIMES doors
MARY JANES LAST DANCE tom petty
MAYBE BABY
MEXICO incubus
MICHELLE beatles
MONEY pink floyd
MOONDANCE van morrison
MOVES LIKE JAGGER maroon 5
MOVING OUT billy joel
MY GIRL temptations
NORWEGIAN WOOD beatles
OLD MAN DOWN THE ROAD ccr
OTHER SIDE rhcp
PATIENCE guns n roses
PEOPLE ARE STRANGE the doors.
PLUSH stp
POISON CUP m ward
POPSICLE TOES michael franks
PRIDE AND JOY srv
REBEL YELL billy idol
REGULATORS warren g
REHAB amy winehouse
RETURN OF THE MACK
RING OF FIRE johnny cash
RIVERS OF BABYLON sublime
ROADHOUSE BLUES doors
RODEO CLOWNS jack johnson
ROLLIN IN THE DEEP adele
ROYALS lorde
S AND M RIHANNA
SAIL awolnation
SAMBA PA TI santana
SANTA BABY eartha kitt
SANTERIA sublime
SAY IT AINT SO weezer
SAY YOU LOVE ME fleetwood mac
SCAR TISSUE red hot chili peppers
SEEN IT ALL BEFORE amos lee
SEPTEMBER earth wind and fire
SIMPLE MAN lyrnrd skynyrd
SIR DUKE stevie wonder
SITTING WAITING WISHING jack johnson
SLOW DANCING IN A BURNING ROOM
SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW
SOMETHING beatles
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
SOUTHERN GIRL amos lee
SPEED BUMPS
SPRINGSTEEN eric church
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN led zeppelin
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
STAY sugarland
STEAL MY KISSES ben harper
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE stealers wheel
SUZY Q ccr
SWEET CAROLINE Neil daimond
SWEET CHILD OF MINE gnr
TAYLOR jack johnson
TEMPTATION
TEN AT TWO
THE LICK
THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL
THE WEIGHT the band
THINGS WE SAID TODAY beatles
TITANIUM sia and david guerra
TOO CLOSE alex clare
TOXIC britney spears
TRUTH amos lee
UNCHAIN MY HEART ray charles
UNDER THE BRIDGE rhcp
WAGON WHEEL old crow medicine show
WAITING IN VAIN bob marley
WAKE ME UP avicci
WALK THE LINE johnny cash
WALKING ON SUNSHINE
WAY DOWN IN THE HOLE tom waits
WHAT ABOUT US caleche
WHAT I GOT sublime
WHISKEY caleche
WILD HORSES rolling stones
WILD NIGHT van morrison
WIND CRIES MARY jimi hendrix
WISH YOU WERE HERE pink floyd
WONDERWALL oasis
YELLOW LEADBETTER pearl jam
YESTERDAY beatles
YOU AND TEQUILA kenny chesney
YOU ARE THE BEST THING ray lamontagne
YOU DONT KNOW HOW IT FEELS tom petty
YOUVE GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY beatles
Influences & Inspiration
Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, Johnny Cash, Motown, Sade, SRV, Santana, Led Zeppelin, Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Bruno Mars, Bob Marley, Sublime, Amos Lee, Heart, Fleetwood Mac....and many more.
Setup Requirements
For 300 or more audience size, I will need to hire/rent an audio engineer if the venue does not provide one.