Hella Fitzgerald

Hella Fitzgerald is simply the best. They've got that old school cool, sexy sax, amazing lead singer vibe. I used them for years for private parties and corporate events.. and just hired them for my wedding in October. Easy to work with, great communication, on-time, and most importantly.... FUN. Our guests are still talking about the band 2 months later.

This band is so killer! They played super fun dance music that was a great variety to get lots of different folks out on the floor. I am a local musician so I have known Lilan and the band through the music scene for years and I expected them to be amazing and they actually managed to be even better than my, already very high, expectations!

Hella Fitzgerald delivered.

The band is solid with excellent sound, thanks to their super helpful bass player/sound guy. Their music set the perfect atmosphere. As a musician myself, I had high expectations for them - and they did not disappoint. We were happy, our guests loved it, and I highly recommend them for your event.

Thank you!

I am so glad that we booked Hella Fitzgerald for our wedding! We had a very diverse crowd at our wedding, and I was worried that it would be hard to find a band that would appeal to everyone and get people dancing, but Hella exceeded our wildest expectations! Everyone was out on the floor having a great time and people told us over and over again that it was the most fun they've ever had dancing - all thanks to Hella. We're also salsa dancers, and Hella Fitzgerald managed to adapt some of their songs to fit a salsa beat, which was a completely unexpected delight for us. This band sounds as great live as they do on their demos, and they are fun and professional and will make any night a party to remember. Lilan was a pleasure to work with during the planning aspect of things too. Book them!

Hella Fitzgerald is SUCH a fun band to have at your wedding. My husband and I were searching for a band that specialized Jazz, Funk, R&B and other more classic genres of music. They had us on our feet and dancing the night away. We had not one, but two ripped pants on the dance floor that night (including the groom's) which I consider to be a true testament to how talented and entertaining they were. They helped arrange our ceremony music as well (we went with a harpist) and handled all of the sound set up. Lilan was great at MCing the night. Thank you Hella Fitzgerald for making our wedding ROCK and for being so flexible and helpful throughout the uncertainty of planning a wedding during covid. Our guests had a blast and so did we!

I recently booked Hella Fitzgerald for a launch party at my dealership. Originally found them through Gigsalad. I watched their promo video and I instantly knew they were the band I wanted to book for our event. Natalie promptly contacted me after I requested a quote. She was very responsive and was able to answer any questions I had. She made the booking process very easy! What is great is you can change how many band members you need depending on the size of the event. This was perfect since we had limited spacing for our event.

Our clients loved their performance. I requested they sing 1960s up to contemporary music to fit with our overall theme. They did an amazing job with that! I’ve gotten numerous compliments about them during the event. I also had several of our clients reach out to me after the event to find out their contact info. I highly recommend Hella Fitzgerald for any type of event! I will definitely be booking them again for future events!

Hired Hella Fitzgerald for my wedding -- best decision! Easy to work with and great selection of songs and styles to choose from!! Very professional. Thank you!

Hella Fitzgerald exceeded my every expectation! Working with this band from start to finish, they are really a class act. I booked them for a high end gig in SF and the guests and clients could not stop talking about how incredible the entertainment was. Lilan and her team were incredible to work with, and their product was incredible. I would recommend them to anyone in a heart beat!

We were delighted to have Hella Fitgerald perform at our St. Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance. The band was talented and professional. They created a fun atmosphere! We will book Hella Fitzgerald again.

Hella Fitzgerald were great to work with. They made communication prior to the event quick and easy. They arrived on time, brought and setup their own equipment - very efficient! During the event, they were able to read the room and adjust the music based on the crowd. Highly recommend!

What an amazing and talented ensemble!

We recently had the pleasure of having Hella Fitzgerald play at our wedding (5.12.18), and we are so incredibly happy that we did. Our band was led by Natalie and Tasche, who were both incredible musicians with loads of energy, enthusiasm, and charisma.

All of our guests RAVED about the band. They definitely set the perfect tone throughout the event: for the ceremony Tasche played lovely and well timed renditions of two classical pieces I requested, the cocktail hour and dinner featured a selection of their jazz, swing and blues cannon, and the reception was brought to life with their incredible soul, funk and contemporary selection. I requested they learn a new song for our first dance, and their rendition was so far and above the source material I had sent them. Both Natalie and Tasche have such beautiful and powerful voices, and with each song I was blown away. Their range was so fluid and impressive!

Lilan, the band leader, was the epitome of class and professionalism in her communications with me, and her correspondence was always prompt. She checked in with me multiple times before the event, and her planning shone through in the effortless flow that characterized the event. I made a few last minute requests for the break music, and she graciously accommodated them.

If you are considering a live band for your event or wedding, do yourself a favor go check them out live at one of their many regular engagements! We were already wedded (haha) to having some live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and their prices were extremely competitive compared to those of a short engagement band and typical DJ. Our reception was made SO SO SO much better with their live music and energy. Any wedding DJ can play the same top 40 hits for your reception, but none can compare to the enthusiasm, musical talent, and pure JOY that you will experience with Hella Fitzgerald at the helm.

We hired Hella Fitzgerald for our 20s themed company holiday party. The band was fantastic, their sound, their set list, their energy, everyone was blown away! Lilan was great to work with, very kind and professional. We will absolutely hire them again when we get the chance!

We booked Hella Fitzgerald for our winery wedding where we had ~100 guests in attendance. This was the best decision we could have ever made. Lilan's voice, and the band's skills are hands down phenomenal. They were able to include romantic, jazz, R&B, and pop music to take the wedding from a sop fest to an incredible dance party by the end of the night. We ended up asking the band to stay an extra hour because they were so good and no one wanted to stop dancing. We cannot wait to host another event, small or large, and have Hella Fitzgerald come play live again.

We had such a great time dancing to the sweet melodies of Hella Fitzgerald at our wedding reception. They covered background tunes for cocktail hour, dinner music, great dance tunes for all ages, and facilitated a dance off. They are very professional and super talented.

working with hella fitzgerald was super easy and fun. Lilian is wonderful as a band leader and singer. She's reliable, responsive and works with you to create the experience you want. She also has a kick ass voice. The medley of musicians were great and the music was awesome. Everybody kept telling us how great the band was! Definitely recommend.

It was such a pleasure working with Lilan and his team. We hosted a "speakeasy" themed event in San Francisco, and Hella Fitzgerald provided the music, creating the speakeasy, 20's ambiance we were hoping for. The band members were talented, sounded great, and looked the part. Lilan was very accommodating and easy to work with. Whether you're looking for background music or dance music, I highly recommend Hella Fitzgerald!

Rave reviews for Lilan and her accompaniment, James! Great vocals and a fun set set the mood at our intimate outdoor event. Highly recommended.

Besides being stunningly gorgeous, Lilan's ability to play incredible music is unsurpassed. I'm so glad our venue has her once a month as I have no concept as to how she's not booked every night of the year.

Her music can be timeless or contemporary and all of it is with a heart and a soul that makes the crowd fall in love with her. I'd highly recommend her for any event from an intimate bar to a huge stage with a giant crowd.

Lilan Kane is simply the best! If you are considering hiring a singer for an event, look no further than Lilan.
She is the complete package! Lilan is gifted with the voice of a "Soulful Angel". Her incredible inner beauty coupled with her breathtaking appearance and spectacular voice are all in synchronicity! You will truly be captivated by her! Her vocal range has no boundaries. She can sing it all. Lilan is like Etta James, Adelle and all the greats wrapped into one! Lilan is nothing but class and sophistication! Do yourself, your friends, your family, your co-workers, your guests, your customers a huge favor and contact Lilan Kane today! She is simply one of the best singers I have ever heard!

Lilan and her band are amazing! They definitely set the tone for our special evening. Our guests loved her voice and she helped to make our night magical!

Definitely a night that we will never forget!

I booked Lilan and her guitarist Andrew for a small dinner party for my husband's birthday. Lilan is a sweet and delightful (not to mention incredibly cool) woman who made the entire booking process easy. She and Andrew arrived on time, were lovely to me and my guests, and performed about a dozen songs in a mini-concert for my jazz/blues loving friends. Everyone was overwhelmed with how fabulous Lilan was and how equally fabulous Andrew was on the guitar. I can't underscore how amazing they were; they made our night (and my husband's birthday) truly memorable.

We heard Lilan at a club and hired her for a private party. She is a talented artist and a very professional performer. Her voice is fabulous, her music refined. She was an amazing addition to our party - she definitely has "it". We look forward to having her back and recommend her highly.

Lilan was great! On time, great attitude, attractive, and talented!

Lilan Kane and her band played by birthday party in the back yard. Not only is she classically trained, but she has the "it" factor as a performer. Her band is also not notch. If you want a great blues/soul/funk band and don't mind it your guests get up and dance, you can't go wrong with Lilan.

Lilan Kane is a fantastic talent and consummate professional. She and her band created just the right mix of music for listening and dancing so that everyone in the room was entertained. Her voice is incredible and the band was solid. Hers is a unique sound that is hard to pin down: sultry, bluesy and upbeat. We loved it! You can't go wrong with Lilan Kane.

"I hired Lilan for my holiday party. She provided great entertainment. My guest had such a fantastic time. She rocked the house and played my song requests with a personal touch. I will definitely be hiring her again."