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  • Serves Pinole, CA
Hi, thanks for your interest in hiring me to play at your event, party, or venue. While I often perform solo or as a duo, I also play with my trio, quartet, and, if needed, my nine-piece band. One of the keys to my success over the years is my ability to perform so many varied styles of music. WHY HIRE BRIAN ? 1) The list of players I regularly play with in my band is a “Who’s, Who “ of Bay Area talent. 2) I have never had a negative review or dissatisfied client. Because of this, I form relationships with clients that continue to grow over the years. 3) I custom-piece together the perfect musicians to match the style or styles of music you enjoy or require for a venue or themed party. Some musicians are good at jazz, some at pop, and some at Latin or rock, but they rarely excel at all styles. When you hire a band, you get what “they” like to play instead of what you want to hear. 4) I can read the room. I know when to ramp up the musical energy and when to take it down a notch. 5) Music is more than a job; it is my life. I am a full-time musician, so I work harder and care more. Here is a list of venues Brian has performed at: Yoshis, Yoshi’s S.F., The Fenix, Silos Napa, Slims, Biscuits & Blues, Bimbos 365 Club, The Rrazz Room, Plush Room, DNA Lounge, The Boom Boom Room, Carnelian Room, CafeDuNord, Sweetwater, Broadway Bar & Grill, Great American Music Hall. B.R. Cohn Winery, The Ritz Carlton, The Fox Theatre. The Little Fox, Angelicas, Lous, and many more... Here is a list of venues that have hired Brian in the past: Fairmont Hotel, Mark Hopkins Hotel, The Westin, The Palace Hotel, Ritz Carlton, Hyatt Regency, The Four Seasons, Palace of Fine Arts, St. Francis Hotel, Hotel Nikko, W. Hotel, Clift Hotel, Golden Gate Club, Riva Grill South Lake Tahoe, Claremont Club & Spa Berkeley, Sea Ranch Lodge Sonoma Coast, Stanford Court, Fairmont San Jose, Legion of Honor, Yosemite Valley Lodge, La Costanera Montara, Cetrella H.M.B CA, Corinthian Yacht Club, Scott’s Seafood San Jose, Sam’s Chowder House Half Moon Bay, Carmel Highlands Hotel, Pebble Beach Golf Club, San Francisco Golf Club, Half Moon Bay Golf Links, Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, Menlo Country Club, Menlo Circus Club, Los Altos Golf & Country Club, The Olympic Club, California Golf Club, Palo Alto Golf & Hills Country Club, Silverado Resort & Spa, Auberge Du Soleil Resort, Meadowood Resort, The Mountain Winery, Edgewood Golf Course South Lake Tahoe, Northstar Golf Course North Lake Tahoe, Incline Village Golf Course North Lake Tahoe, B.V. Winery, B.R. Cohn Winery, Turnbull Winery, Viansa Winery, Roche Winery, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Mountain House Estate, Calistoga Ranch, Beaulieu Garden, Trentadue Winery, Thomas Fogarty Winery.See more

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What is a mariachi band?

Mariachi bands are rooted in Mexican culture. Traditional mariachi bands consisted of two or more members playing stringed instruments, wearing regional costumes adapted from the charro (Mexican horseman or cowboy). Modern mariachi bands, which are likely what you’re looking for when searching for a mariachi band for hire, feature at least four members who play stringed instruments (violin, vihuela, bass guitar called guitarron) and one or more trumpets. The costumes have remained the same, but now trumpets are synonymous with mariachi music. Mariachi bands for hire often play a wide range of music, including styles originating from Mexico and adopted from elsewhere. These include jarabes, waltzes, serenades, corridos (Mexican ballads), ranchera, cumbia, and more. Mariachi bands for hire bring a festive and soulful element to a party, birthday, wedding, corporate affair, fundraiser or community event. UNESCO has inscribed mariachi music on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

How many mariachis can a band have?

A mariachi band for hire can have as many players as you like. Modern mariachi bands typically have a minimum of four players with the trumpet playing a vital musical role along with stringed instruments such as the violin, guitarrón (a Mexican bass guitar with a deep body), vihuela (a Spanish stringed guitar) and guitar. Strong vocals are also an important component of mariachi bands for hire, since one or more of the players will be singing during the performance. For a truly spectacular show, you can hire a mariachi band with 15 or more players. The medley of stringed instruments, multiple trumpets, soaring vocals, and even an accordion or harp is powerful and beautiful. Mariachis typically wear the traditional costume of charros — Mexican horsemen. The look is a very regal, monotone suit, often in black or white, with silver adornments and embroidery. Mariachi bands often wear sombreros as well. Traditional mariachi bands were only made up of two or more players, according to a UNESCO report celebrating the cultural heritage of the musical style. The style of music originated in the state of Jalisco. Now the style of music is symbolic of Mexico but is celebrated all over the world, and adds a fabulous vibrancy to any group’s events, parties and weddings.

How much does a mariachi band cost?

A mariachi band will bring your party or event alive with their fabulous costumes, beautiful playing and strong vocals. The cost of a mariachi band for hire will depend on how many players are in the group. Each musician in a performance group needs to be paid, so pricing is usually based on the number of mariachis (musicians), the location of the event (and travel time required), and the length of the performance. Day of the week also affects cost, as does day — Christmas, New Year’s Eve and other major holidays will cost more than regular days. The national average cost for live bands of all types ranges between $740 and $1,200. Depending on where you live and regional rates for performers, you might expect to pay between $65 and $120 per hour, per player. Mariachi groups may have 12-15 players available for performance at one time, depending on your budget. Here are some examples of how the number of players affects average cost:

  • Four mariachis: $300 per hour for weeknights, $400 per hour for weekends.
  • Five mariachis: $350 per hour for weeknights, $400-$450 per hour for weekends. Weekends may have a minimum number of hours.
  • Six mariachis: $400 per hour for weeknights, $450-$500 per hour for weekends.
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