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Music is life and I'm the life of the party. I grew up listening to the 1990s-2000s Era of music and around friends who are DJ's. They inspired me to be the DJ that I am today. I am a genre specialist, open-format and performs in various venues. Specializes in Hip-Hop, R&B, Classics, Top 40's and Chart Music. I have always been open minded to music for a wide variety of audiences and events. My ability to read the crowd, naturally raises the energy level of the room. Hard to put into words, but music drives me and I enjoy connecting with people through the art of DJing. Just a little bit about my DJ background. I used to be one of the resident DJ's at the Hard Rock Cafe in Downtown SD. I was also the resident DJ at Swami's Café and played a couple times for Altitude and STK Rooftop. I've done over 50 Weddings and served as an MC. I’ve always made certain the bride and groom are relaxed and guided seamlessly throughout the event.

Maria Christina Band performs a variety of classic favorites including top Motown hits, Jazz Standards, classic rock, soul, and top 40's! Any song that has “good bones” and lyrics that appeal is a possibility for Maria. Two songwriters that especially appeal to her are Elton John and Stevie Wonder, for obvious reasons. One not-so-obvious twist is having a female vocalist own these tunes as well as many others, by the Commodores, Journey, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and others. Her sets also include “deep tracks”- songs that were loved but are not as commonly played now. Folks in the audience break into smiles, nods, and dance moves when these songs are played, as they bring a fresh twist mixed in with classics like Heard it Through the Grapevine and Let’s Stay Together. Maria’s backing group provides great grooves and textures for Maria’s singing; whether a sweet ballad, medium swing, dance floor rocker or all out disco inferno, this group has everything you'll want to hear! TUNE ARTIST VERSION Ain't Misbehavin' STANDARD- N.Y. JAZZ All My Lovin' Beatles AIN'T NOBODY CHAKA KHAN AT LAST ETTA JAMES CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' DANCE REMIX CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU FOUR SEASONS CRAZY LOVE VAN MORRISION DANCE MONKEY - TONES AND I DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT KING HARVEST DANCING WITH YOUR GHOST DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES FRANK SINATRA DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' JOURNEY DREAM A LITTLE DREAM DORIS DAY DREAMS FLEETWOOD MAC DRIFT AWAY DOBIE GRAY EASY COMMODORES FLY ME TO THE MOON STANDARD- N.Y. JAZZ FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE STEVIE WONDER GIRL ON FIRE HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL HIGHER LOVE WHITNEY HOUSTON/KYGO "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE" MARVIN GAYE IF I AIN'T GOT YOU ALICIA KEYES If I Can't Have You Yvonne Elliman IT HAD TO BE YOU STANDARD- N.Y. JAZZ JUST THE TWO OF US BILL WITHERS/GROVER KILLING ME SOFTLY ROBERTA FLACK L.O.V.E. FRANK SINATRA LANDSLIDE FLEETWOOD MAC LET'S FALL IN LOVE STANDARD- N.Y. JAZZ LET'S STAY TOGETHER AL GREEN LIGHTS JOURNEY LOVE SONG ADELE LOVELY DAY BILL WITHERS MOONDANCE VAN MORRISION MORE STANDARD- N.Y. JAZZ MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY SPIRAL STARECASE NEVER TOO MUCH - LUTHER VANDROSS NATURAL WOMAN ARETHA QUANDO QUANDO QUANDO MICHAEL BUBLE SHOW AND TELL AL WILSON SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED STEVIE WONDER SACRIFICE - ELTON JOHN DANCE REMIX SIR DUKE STEVIE WONDER "SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY" WILSON PICKETT "SOMETHING ABOUT THE WAYYOU LOOK TONIGHT" ELTON JOHN STAND BY ME BEN E. KING SUNNY SUPERSTITION STEVIE WONDER SWAY ROSEMARY CLOONEY THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT STANDARD- N.Y. JAZZ THREE LITTLE BIRDS BOB MARLEY TO LOVE SOMEBODY BEE GEES TO MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE ADELE UNCHAINED MELODY RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS VALERIE AMY WINEHOUSE WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD EVA CASSIDY WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW CAROLE KING YESTER-ME, YESTER-YOU STEVIE WONDER YOU DON'T KNOW ME RAY CHARLES YOUR SONG ELTON JOHN

As a DJ, Greg does what he loves. He has transferred his skills in connecting people through business to connecting people on the dance floor through music. Greg is battle tested in the world of DJing and MCing with hundreds of events under his belt. He is no stranger to complicated, pressure filled events from some of the hottest bars and clubs around town to large corporate functions, weddings and everything in between.

OPEN FORMAT DEEJAY - ALL GENRES - THE CLASSICS & CONTEMPORARIES - OLD SCHOOL DEEJAY WITH FUTURISTIC SENSIBILITIES - LOVES HOUSE, FUNK & CLASSIC ROCK DJ BARRY THOMAS FUnK101 is a deejay tribute project that bridges today's pop with ol' school music for a well blended musical cocktail of funk, house and modern alternative - Pairs well with pool side chillaxing and bootie shaking www.facebook.com/funk101sd DJ BARRY THOMAS PAYS TRIBUTE TO FUNK LEGENDS WITH A PERFORMANCE THAT TACTFULLY SWAYS BETWEEN FAITHFUL & IMAGINATIVE UP BEAT CASUAL VIBE & GOOD MUSIC SKILLED MC / WELL VERSED ON THE MICROPHONE Cheers! And thank you for considering me. Based on your description, I think I'd be a great fit for your event. I own a high quality sound system and lighting. I can accommodate any song requests in any genre when you let me know in advance. I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers!

Christina LaRocca comes prepared with years of professional international touring experience and her powerful, vibrant vocals, and extensive, multi-genre repertoire to bring you that extra special something to your event. Averaging 150 events a year from public, private, corporate to weddings, Christina can perform as a solo artist, with her 5-piece party band Modern Highway OR DJ your party as LRocktheParty. She is highly rated on multiple platforms from The Knot to GigTown. Christina LaRocca's solo set is for fans of powerful vocals and stellar guitar arrangements. She loves to cover artists like Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Heart, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Johnny Cash, Bob Marley, Lauryn Hill, Melissa Etheridge, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, Beyonce, Tom Petty, Alanis Morissette, Dolly Parton, Amy Winehouse, P!nk & much more.  When it comes to DJing, she loves house, hip hop, dance, disco/funk, R&B, 80s, 90s, 00s. Christina has been hired for private events at resorts all over SoCal including the Estancia Resort La Jolla, Bali Hai, Beverly Whilshire Four Seasons, 208 Rodeo, Griffin Club, Coto De Caza, JW Marriott Anaheim, Yaamava Casino, Mariott Irvine Spectrum, Coronado Community Center, Terre De Fitz, Kim Sing Theatre, Casino @ San Clemente, Grand Traditions, Orange Hill Restaurant, Bahia Resort, UCLA, Marbella Country Club, Bella Terra, and countless others. Other venues / festivals: SXSW 2020 official artist, Echo Park Rising Festival, St Jude Rock N Roll Marathon Nashville, EAA Hops & Props, Mile of Music, Mesa Music Fest, Women's Freedom Festival, Dyke March LBC, Far North Festival, Craft Beer & Art Fest (Germany), Sofar Sounds (over 20 cities worldwide),  BMI Featured Artist Showcase. Christina was also part of the longest musical residency in Los Angeles, the Saddle Ranch Fiddlers where they performed completely by request to an international audience several times a week. Christina has shared the stage with Rachel Platten, Bailen, Paul Nelson, Billie Joe of Green Day, Maggie Rose and is a voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammys).  Website: https://www.christinalarocca.com/ https://www.lrockentertainment.com/ GigSalad Profile with verified reviews: https://www.gigsalad.com/christina_larocca_and_gene_micofsky_los_angeles 5-Star Bark Profile with over 100 verified hires: https://tinyurl.com/mr2uv5yv