Matt Shockley
- Laguna Niguel, CA
- Singing Guitarist
- 16 Verified Bookings
Yessica N. said “Matt was amazing! He has excellent communication skills. He is super friendly and just completely amazing! Everyone at our event enjoyed and loved his…”
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I am a classically trained vocalist and musician. I also write and produce original RnB music. I play piano and guitar and specialize in jazz and blues. I can play anything from renaissance/baroque music and Spanish guitar classics to Brazilian Jazz and swing standards. I know most popular music and Top 40 hits and I can learn anything, even on short notice.
Check out some of my original tunes in the videos section!!!
Note: I am willing to travel long distances if the client can cover any and all travel fees.
Jason is a 5 star musician! He played at a recent company reception and he was a massive hit. Clients were raving about him. We look forward to booking him at our next event.
Response from Jason Diaz:
Thanks so much Lacie! I had a blast!
We booked Jason to play an acoustic guitar for the cocktail hour of our wedding. His communication leading up to the event was excellent and booking couldn't be easier. He reached out day of letting me know he'd be there early and everything would be ready to go. Only downside was I didn't get to see him perform as we were doing pictures but guests said he was amazing. Thanks again
Response from Jason Diaz:
Thanks for the great review Brian. Your wedding was absolutely beautiful. Wow, what an amazing day! Congrats to you both.
lets start from the beginning! Jason responded immediately to all of my emails and very professional! He was punctual and accommodating to our wishes singing in and out side through out the night. I can’t put into words how amazing he is vocally and we even said our first dance cover was better than the original! Every single guest told me how much they liked him and want me to have him at our English reception as it wouldn’t be the same ! I don’t have one bad comment to make except I wish he didn’t live so far away so we could have him again at another party !! Thank you Jason you made our day even more perfect!!
Response from Jason Diaz:
Thank you Sabrina!! Wow I’m so happy you enjoyed having me. You are a wonderful couple and the night so amazing. Thank you for allowing me to take part in such a special day!!
We found Jason on GigSalad and wanted a live musician to provide instrumental and congregational music for our wedding. He delivered phenomenally on both ends, deftly playing classical guitar for a few entrance songs that befitted the occasion and leading the congregation with a group hymn, and continued to add instrumental music to stretch the time as needed. Highly recommended and provided the right music as needed while being discrete and fitting in well with the overall ceremony.
Response from Jason Diaz:
Thank you James & Madeline. It was such a beautiful day. Thanks for letting me apart of it!
We invited Jason to be a part of our 10 year anniversary event for our collective and they were amazing at going with the flow of the party. They have so much skill and musician ship and they provided a variety of music such as covers and jazz. The music was so pleasant to have in the background and have a nice conversation over, but i know for sure that they can blow our lids off with a whole show/performance. Jason is so pleasant and amazing to work with and will cater to your needs. We got so many comments on how awesome Jason and his band member are. One attendee was a musician and commented on how they skilled they were. We'll definitely work with them again!
Response from Jason Diaz:
Thanks Nhat!
Jason was a delight to work with: professional, responsive and personable! Jason provided an after-dinner concert for our event that showcased the state of Kentucky. Jason willingly agreed to perform a collection of bluegrass songs and provided backstories and a bit of music education for our guests. Jason sang, played the guitar, banjo, and harmonica, as well as provided looped tracks. He definitely charmed everyone and has a new set of fans. I strongly recommend Jason.
Jason was great! He communicated with us well before the event and gave us song options to choose from. He was on time and played beautifully. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Jason Diaz:
Thanks Riley! It was super fun!
Jason was amazing. I booked him for cocktail hour at my sisters wedding. His playlist was exactly what my sister and her husband were looking for. My sisters husband sings as well and it was great that Jason had him up for a song. Overall, awesome experience and would book Jason again!
Response from Jason Diaz:
Thanks so much for the kind words! Best wishes to the happy couple!
Great song choices, great renditions, very good original songs.
Response from Jason Diaz:
Thanks Hoa! I had a blast!
My husband and I are SO happy that we hired Jason for our wedding! Every single guest that we talked to that evening raved about how great the music was. Jason played before and during the ceremony, and for the whole reception flawlessly. He even emceed for us, and did a fantastic job. Communication leading up to the wedding was so easy—Jason responded so quickly, and was super professional. He has a huge repertoire of songs, from current hits to oldies, and we made several requests that he learned in no time. His voice is SO awesome! His setup was great too, and the volume was perfect for our space. After the wedding, my hubby and I joked that we needed to have another party or something, just as an excuse to hear Jason play again!
Jason provided the music for my niece's wedding this past weekend. He was wonderful! Jason really set the perfect mood for the event/evening and we are still talking about all that he contributed to the wedding. His music welcomed wedding guests as they arrived, provided the processional music for the bride and wedding party and entertained guests all evening. His lovely guitar/keyboard and vocals were so beautiful that everyone was mentioning it was the nicest music they'd ever heard at a wedding. People of every age group enjoyed his music. The volume and clarity were spot on; it was so nice to just sit and listen to him sing and play (if you weren't dancing). Between his own repertoire and the selections the wedding couple had requested, it was perfection. Jason's music was one of the highlights of a wonderful wedding. He emceed the evening's events with ease and professionalism. I can't speak highly enough about his skills and what he contributes to an important event. If you are looking for someone to elevate your event, hire this man!! He is a true artist and skilled professional!! AMAZING!
Response from Jason Diaz:
Wow thanks for such a great review! It was a blast. All my best to the lovely couple.
-Jason
Booked Jason for our open house and it was on time, professional and a great singer/performer.
Exactly what we were after and we will be using him again.
Response from Jason Diaz:
Thanks James! It was a pleasure to play for you!
-Jason
I can't say enough nice things about Jason! He performed at the welcome party for my wedding of 130 guests. Jason was quick to respond to all of my questions before the event and everything went smoothly once at the party. He was prompt, dressed sharply, and got set up and started playing before I even realized he had arrived! Jason played every song I had asked for and even started playing special requests for my guests who started dancing just like I had hoped they would. Many of the guests came up to me during and after the welcome party to tell me how much they loved the music and how talented they thought Jason was. His voice is amazing - a true talent. Thank you Jason for making our welcome party a huge hit and a night to remember!
Response from Jason Diaz:
It was my pleasure Stacey. Thank you for having me!
Jason was awesome and a true performer. There were several different songs that I had requested for the event to make it special and he was very quick to respond to let me know what he could play. It turns out he learned and played every song that I had requested which made the experience even better. If I had more events I would continually book him because of his professionalism, easy to work with, great vocals, and awesome performance. Don't miss out on a truly talented musician, book him if you get the chance and you wont regret it.
Response from Jason Diaz:
Wow thanks Adam. So kind of you!
Jason is a professional from beginning to end! Prompt with communication in planning, arrived on time, and is so talented! Our guests enjoyed his musical style and mix of original music and renditions of well known songs. A wonderful performer to have at any event.
April Gallup- Property Manager
Cabazon Outlets
Jason was amazing at our wedding, couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you so much! He is extremely talented!
Response from Jason Diaz:
Kurt and Anna,
Thank you so much for having me. It was a beautiful ceremony. Wishing you and your little one all the best.
-Jason
There is so much to say about Jason , he is absolutely amazing ! I was so hesitant going through gigsalad for the first time and never meeting Jason but he blew our minds . Our guest couldn't stop talking about him . We decided to hire Jason for the whole night of our wedding, originally we were only going to hire him for 2 hrs and play music from our playlist . Jason took care of everything ! He learned all the songs we requested and made sure to play the songs we loved . He made it so easy on us and came well prepared .... we felt like he was family ! I promise Jason will not dissapoint you ! Thank you Jason for making our day even more special !
Gonsalves family
I feel fortunate that I came across this site and was able to hire Jason to play at my party.
Jason is absolutely the best. Jason is well prepared and and he took the time and effort to ensure that everything was perfect for my party. Jason performed our playlist and he was complimented by my guests the entire evening. I was a true privilege to have Jason play at my event & I hope to have Jason work with us again on future events.
Response from Jason Diaz:
Thanks Rick, it was so much fun to play for you!
Jason was a perfect choice for the Anniversary Dinner I had planned. He put in a lot of effort to learn the songs I had requested and sang them beautifully. Great Job! Would definitely recommend to anyone and hope I get the chance to use again.
Price Range: $175-$1000
Gig Length: 90 - 120 minutes
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Quote available upon request
Jason always puts on a captivating performance of cover songs as well as originals. A classically trained musician and jazz player, he's very flexible and can make last minute adjustments with ease. In addition to being a fabulous singer and guitarist, he also loops his guitar and vocals and creates a wall of sound using his laptop. A dynamic performer and never afraid to engage his audience, Jason makes any occasion a day to remember.
Jason was born to sing. His childhood was lost to hours plunking away on a small, Yamaha keyboard and recording into a toy karaoke set, all the while trying to belt it like his gospel-singing, Baptist mother. Raised in the church, he penned his first tunes at the organ, but then quickly decided that hymnody was not his style.
In his rebellious years, he met his first guitar – an old Harmony electric, straight out of the Sears’ Christmas catalogue. He taught himself a few blues licks and power chords and began to find a new voice – one born deep and straight from the soul. It was this voice that would take him away from home in pursuit of the ever-elusive Hollywood dream.
Fast forward a few years later – Jason and his band have shared the stage with artists such as Rocco Deluca, Nikka Costa, and Jonathan Foreman, as well as countless local indie favorites. His songs “Paper Roses” and “Aftermath” – from his 2008 self-titled EP – appeared on network television shows Gossip Girl and Ghost Whisperer in fall 2009, helping him to earn a brief stint on the first season of NBC's the Voice.
On May 15, 2015 under Mirrorball Entertainment, Jason released an EP of five songs that feature a fresh albeit mature sound. With the help of uber-talented producers Stefan Skarbeck, Coleman Trapp, and industry icon Tony Maserati, he has created his best work to date.
Just this past Christmas, he also released his first self-produced and engineered record and Christmas EP "Modern Day Carol," available on iTunes now!
Jason can provide a small PA Speaker/Sound System with 2 microphones. Volume-wise, it is suitable for a crowd size of up to 100 people.
September 12, 2024 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
December 22, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Baby Shower |
July 22, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 16, 2021 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
October 16, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
May 14, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 07, 2020 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
November 21, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
November 09, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 11, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Cocktail Party |
September 24, 2019 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
September 01, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 20, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 18, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 16, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Campus Event |
December 20, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 13, 2018 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 11, 2018 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Reception |
September 07, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
August 01, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 27, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 21, 2018 • 4:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 29, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 02, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm | House Party |
May 26, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
May 19, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Surprise |
May 18, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 17, 2018 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Festival |
October 21, 2017 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 04, 2017 • 5:30pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Reception |
September 24, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
July 15, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
July 08, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
April 30, 2017 • 8:00am - 1:00pm | Leading Worship at Lighthouse Christian Church |
April 23, 2017 • 8:00am - 1:00pm | Leading Worship at Lighthouse Christian Church |
April 16, 2017 • 8:00am - 1:00pm | Easter at Lighthouse Christian Church |
April 14, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Good Friday Service at Lighthouse Christian Church |
April 13, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Mira Costa Mojo Jazz Ensemble Concert |
April 09, 2017 • 8:00am - 1:00pm | Palm Sunday w/Ryan Kennedy at LCC |
February 26, 2017 • 9:00am - 1:30pm | Sunday Morning Worship |
February 19, 2017 • 9:00am - 1:30pm | Sunday Morning Worship |
February 12, 2017 • 9:00am - 1:30pm | Sunday Morning Worship |
February 05, 2017 • 9:00am - 1:30pm | Sunday Morning Worship |
January 29, 2017 • 9:00am - 1:30pm | Sunday Morning Worship |
August 11, 2015 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Dance |
All contemporary worship songs including Hillsong, Phil Wickham, Chris Tomlin, Tommy Walker, etc...
"Bulletproof" by Jason Diaz
"All of Me" by John Legend
"Yellow Roses" by Jason Diaz
"You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
"Pillow Full of Stones" by Jason Diaz
"Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars
"Red Carpets" by Jason Diaz
"Treasure" by Bruno Mars
"Cobra Loca" By Jason Diaz
"Riptide" by Vance Joy
"Violet Noise" by Jason Diaz
"Ribbon in the Sky" by Stevie Wonder
"Closer" by Jason Diaz
"At Last" by Etta James
"Love Again" by Jason Diaz
"Home" by Michael Buble
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