Dina Valenz
- Long Beach, CA
- Singing Guitarist
- 3 Verified Bookings
Pete E. said “Dina was a hot at my mothers 80th birthday. She was non-stop for 4 hrs playing a variety that everybody enjoyed. Dina's personality matches her sweet…”
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Squeeze Box is Southern California's favorite LIVE party band! We are a Top 40's dance, rock, pop, disco, hip-hop, high-energy & good old rock & roll cover group. We rock the hits from the 1960's to today, with a horn section if you prefer!. We are available for corporate events, weddings, casino's, private house parties, concerts in the park and nightclubs. Highly professional and family-friendly, we appeal to a broad audience of all ages.
This is what our client said about Squeeze Box.......
“The band was good, but not great. I did need to ask them a few times to lower the volume of their dinner set, as they were playing way to loud to begin with. They were also expecting a meal, which I didn’t see in my paperwork, but may have missed. We did feed them, and I have no issues with doing that, but we would have been better prepared if we had known in advance.”
Response from Squeeze Box:
Rosanne - thank you for the booking and candid review. The members at Indian Ridge were wonderfully engaging and fun and Food and Beverage Manager and his staff were extremely professional. This would be a great place for events like weddings, birthdays, fund raisers etc.... Despite some additional challenges in finding a volume level that was pleasing to all, we felt the remainder of the evening went very well. If the amount of the unsolicited gratuities we received are any reflection of how the club members felt about the band, I'd have to say they were pleased. Our apologies about the misunderstanding on the meal. That's usually something that is clearly covered in our contract and is never a deal breaker for us. Must've been an oversight this time. Thank you again for the booking. - Steve
Squeezebox played at our September 20th wedding and they were absolutely amazing! I worked with Steve Harder on details up until the big day and he couldn't have been any nicer. They're a great group with incredible talent. They learned our first dance song for us and nailed it!! A moment in time I'll never forget. Our wedding was the most perfect day and Squeezebox only made it that much more perfect! Thank you Squeezebox for rocking the house for us!! :) I look forward to seeing you guys play in the future!!
Thanks to Squeeze Box, my party on Friday night really rocked! Best party ever! There is nothing like having a great party band. I would do it again in a second. The six-piece band; one guy singer (on keyboard), one girl singer, bass, guitar, drums and sax were on the money for every song. Stones, Beatles, AC/DC, No Doubt, Cocker, BTO, Journey, Aerosmith, Clapton, Duffy, U2, Stevie Wonder, Gin Blossoms, Blondie, Pretenders, Eagles, Maroon 5, The Who, ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac, Buffet, Redding, Aretha, Sublime, Sly, Costello, Prince...it was all there and more. The sax really rounded out the music. The whole house was rocking all the way from the front to the back and even outside to the fire pit. Old and young alike...no one could stop moving. They even got me to join for one song on flute. Our kids and their cousins did a Lynard Skynard chorus. Alex sang Prince. Seventy-seven years young Dottie was out dancing everyone with new hip. And my neighbor Jeep performed a very personal Bob Dylan song for me. And as they were leaving two band members stopped at our upright piano and did an Elton John tune unplugged. What a night! Good friends, family and totally rockin' music! In the sixties I would have said "THAT WAS SOO GROOOVY"!
Squeeze Box is a great band with a lot of versatility. They are wonderful musicians, with a talent to keep the party rolling. They have a large loyal following who love to dance. We always have a great time when they play at our pub.
Response from Squeeze Box:
Thanks so much for your review, Kelly. We also truly enjoy performing at Silky's. It's a great hangout! We look forward to rocking the place again this coming Friday. See you soon!
There is nothing better than live music. It was delightful and good for all eras and does great. My friends of all ages loved hearing them.
Response from Squeeze Box:
Thanks so much for your positive review! We look forward to performing for you again in the future.
THE PARTY STARTS ON THE FIRST STRUM OF THE GUITAR AND NEVER QUITS, THEY KEEP YOUR BOOTY SHAKIN'!
Great dance band - fabulous female vocalist. Could have danced all night!!!
As the Band was getting ready to play, they had an IPod with a great list of music playing in the back round so that people could talk and enjoy dinner.. At the right time, they began playing such fun dance music.. All ages were dancing! it doesn't get better then that.. Highly recommend this band.. they even learned requested song not on the play list... FUN, FUN, FUN
In a land filled with cover bands, Squeeze Box stands out from the crowd. As my House Band at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club for many years, I had a front row seat to incredible renditions from Beatles to Bad Company, Clapton to Creedence and everything in between. Excellent musicians, tight harmonies FUN band.
Response from Squeeze Box:
Thanks Kelly. We thoroughly enjoy performing at the ABYC. We look forward to performing at upcoming events in the future. Thanks again!
I've both attended outside SqueezeBox performances and hired them for my own functions. They are always excellent. They are great musicians and have a noteable presence. They always get the crowd up and dancing. Always a great time guaranteed!
Response from Squeeze Box:
Thanks so much for your review, Dara. We appreciate your honest feedback. On behalf of the entire group, Squeeze Box had a blast performing at your event. We look forward to working with you again in the near future! Thanks again!!!
Squeezbox has played at my house twice----These guys are really upbeat and energetic. A great rock and roll band-- They set up on time and give you more than you ask for--- great musicians and great people..
I will hire them again
Response from Squeeze Box:
You are an awesome host, Joe! We absolutely LOVE performing for you and your group of wonderful friends. We always have such a fun time, and you are always so generous with food, drink, tip & compliments at every engagement. Thanks also for the many referrals, which keep the gigs piling in & keep us rockin'! We look forward to performing at your next private event. Thanks again, Joe!
Long Beach at teh peninsula. My father in law was with me and my husband and he hasn't had so much fun in a long time. Great crowd, the venue was awesome and the band was so fun. They sounded so good and played some great songs. The crowd was up out of their chairs and dancing until the sun went down. I loved it, thanks for a fun evening. I didn't want it to end!
I had the pleasure of having a party on a date this band wasn't already booked. WOW, WOW, WOW. They rocked the house and all my guests were "loving every minute of it." The set lists were awesome and they played tunes I loved and don't always get to hear. If you're looking for live music these guys are sure to please! I can't thank you enough for making my un-40th-birthday a MASSIVE success! I'll be seeing guys next year.
Response from Squeeze Box:
Jane, thanks for hiring Squeezebox to rock your birthday party! You have a terrific group of friends & a wonderful family. Thanks also for being such a generous host. We thoroughly enjoyed the excellent food spread and cocktails. Please don't hesitate to refer us to any of your wonderful friends & family looking for entertainment at their next big event. We hope to see you again soon!
These guys are awesome! They rock the house everyone gets up dances. I had seen them perform at BCYC two times and at Nadines and I knew they were a sure thing to get my party rocking. I was not disappointed - Thrilled everyone loved them. I would hire and recommend them to anyone.
Response from Squeeze Box:
Thank you Katie for the great review! We really enjoyed performing for you and your friends! Look forward to seeing all again soon!
What a great show Sunday night at the Long Beach Peninsula. The music selection was dead on for the crowd. The guitar was smokin' and the horn section took it over the top!! The crowd was dancin' and having a great time. THANKS!!!
AWESOME! This band rocks. The songs they played were spot on. Most bands that play cover songs are usually missing it by large marks but these Squeezebox is spot on. I have been to a few different places they have played and I always look forward to watching them and listening to them. On another note, you know a band is good when people are dancing non-stop.
fun music, good band
saw this band at a yacht race festival...tons of people just dancing crazy at one end of this outdoor event and it was this band driving the crowd nuts..they had the crowd rockn the dance floor, i just got into it, they are a really hot band for sure... i know they are playing somewhere near Huntington Beach kinda regularly(as per website) if you wanna dust off those dancing shoes.
Price Range: $1600.00 & up
Gig Length: 30 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: N/A
Squeeze Box is a fun, energetic party band that interacts well with audiences and really knows how to get the party going! We encourage audience participation and we love what we do - the perfect recipe for a fun, memorable event. We have such a variety of material and extensive song list that we're sure to have a favorite song for EVERYONE! Book Squeeze Box for your next event and you can be certain that you and your guests will have wonderful memories to share!
6 pc band that is frequently hired with a 3 piece horn section which adds sparkle and energy to every event! The set list has over 100 tunes spanning from the 60's through today's current hit songs. We even do some jazz standards! We are a highly professional, seasoned group of musicians who love what we do. We consider ourselves "music mercenaries", meaning: wherever LIVE music is needed, be it country club or back yard party, we will be there ready to get the party going! We play exclusively for private parties, weddings, corporate events and casinos. Because our core group is a 6piece band, we have a polished, professional look and full sound (we're not just another garage band), and we cover large ranges of material that appeal to all ages. There's no need to look any further - we are the perfect group for your event & we look forward to hearing from you!
All you have to provide is the occasion & a power source. We have everything we need: a teriffic sound system, professional lighting (which we often use for both indoor and outdoor events), and top-notch musicians. A stage (or solid, flat surface) is preferred but not necessarily required. We have all the technical details down to a science, so that you can relax and have a great time!
March 17, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
Aimee - Pure Prairie League,
Alison - Elvis Costello,
All Right Now - Free,
American Girl - Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers,
American Pie - Don McLean,
Any Way You Want It - Journey,
Brass In Pocket - Pretenders,
Brick House - Commodores,
Brown Eyed Girl - Jimmy Buffett,
Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones,
Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin,
Changes In Lattitude, Changes In Attitude - Jimmy Buffett,
Come Together - The Beatles,
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley,
Desperado - Eagles,
Don't Let me Be Lonely Tonight - James Taylor,
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac,
Drift Away - Dobie Gray,
Dyer Maker - Led Zeppelin,
Eruption - Van Halen,
Everday People - Sly and the Family Stone,
First Cut is the Deepest - Sheryl Crow,
Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones,
Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones,
House Is Rockin' - Stevie Ray Vaughn,
Hot Dog -
Jackson - Johnny Cash,
Jenny (phone number hidden) - Tommy Tutone,
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry,
Kiss - Prince,
La Grange - ZZ Top,
Last Name - Carrie Underwood,
Last Train to Clarksville - The Monkeys,
Late In the Evening - Paul Simon,
Listen To the Music - Doobie Brothers,
Little Miss Magic - Jimmy Buffett,
Long Long Time - Linda Ronstadt,
Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers,
Love Will Keep Us Alive - The Eagles,
Lyin' Eyes - The Eagles,
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett,
Middle of the Road - The Pretenders,
Miss You (Live) - The Rolling Stones,
Moondance - Van Morrison,
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett,
My Favorite Mistake - Sheryl Crow,
No Matter What - Badfinger,
On and On - Steven Bishop,
One Way or Another - Blondie,
Panama - Van Halen,
Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles,
Pink Houses - John Cougar Mellencamp,
Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry,
Pride & Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn,
Refugee - Melissa Etheridge,
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash,
Santeria - Sublime,
Shambala - Three Dog Night,
Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC,
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder,
(Sittin' on the) Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding,
Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple,
Some Kind of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad,
Soul Man - Blues Brothers,
Squeeze Box - The Who,
Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheels,
Superstition - Stevie Wonder,
Sweet Emmotion - Aerosmith,
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard,
Take a Piece of My Heart - Janis Joplin,
Takin' Care of Business - BTO,
The Joker - Steve Miller,
This Love - Maroon 5,
Tumblin Dice - Linda Ronstadt,
Tush - ZZ Top,
Use Me - Bill Withers,
Vincent - Don McClain,
Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer,
Walk This Way - Areosmith,
What I Like About You - The Romantics,
Wild Night - John Mellencamp,
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton,
You Can Leave Your Hat On - Joe Cocker,
You Really Got Me - Van Halen
Kim Woolford | Lead Vocals |
Kevin Malling | Lead Vocals |
Randy Woolford | Electric Guitar |
Steve Harder | Bass |
Jake Jacobs | Drums |
Robbie Covacevich | Sax |
We cover such a broad range that it is difficult to pin down any one certain influence. Favorite bands, such as the Rolling Stones, Eagles, Pretenders, Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin, Commodores, Wild Cherry, Joe Cocker, 3 Dog Night, ZZ Top, Maroon 5, Gin Blossoms, Foo Fighters, Chic, Rufus & Chakka Khan, Prince, U2, Sublime... all show up on our set lists. We can really rock your event!
Our shows include a high-quality professional sound system, lighting & background music of your choice while musicians are on breaks. If necessary, a stage may need to be provided.
Pete E. said “Dina was a hot at my mothers 80th birthday. She was non-stop for 4 hrs playing a variety that everybody enjoyed. Dina's personality matches her sweet…”
Michelle M. said “Beyond my expectations!!!”
Victoria B. said “I couldn’t be happier with the Reverend Doctor’s entertainment at my husband’s surprise 70th birthday celebration!!!! He is an amazing artist, performer/musician.…”
We are 10 piece band including an incredible horn section playing 70’s smooth rock and dance party music.