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2024 Year in Review: New Heights
About 10 years ago, one simple question was asked that set everything in motion: "Want to start a band?” It's a question that, in one form or another, has echoed through musical history—John Lennon and his high school friends asked it in 1956, Mick Fleetwood posed it to Stevie Nicks just before New Year’s Eve in 1974, and in 2014, it was asked by Downbeat’s founder, Diego De La Rosa, to a group of close musician friends.
And with that question, a journey began.
Since then, that same spirit of curiosity and collaboration has been fueled by many other questions: "How can we help?", "What kind of music do you love?", "Can you tell us more about you?" Each answer, each connection, and each collaboration has played a vital role in helping Downbeat reach new heights and turn dreams into realities. We're beyond grateful for the trust and support we've received in these first ten years!
As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on this past year!
75th & 76th Emmys
This past year we celebrated 2 awards shows including 75th Emmys in January & 76th Emmys in September! Click here for a highlight reel! It was such a memorable experience to do both in a single year.
Arena Love
Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs welcomed us to their stage to celebrate all of their incredible team.
Celebrating a Legend
We were honored to celebrate industry icon Berry Gordy’s 95th birthday. In addition to our performance, special guest performances included Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Thelma Houston. It was a truly special night to remember.
Fresh New Look
New videos who dis? Head over to our Artists page and enjoy refreshed videos from our artists!
Los Cabos, MX
2024 is the year we expanded our operations down to the paradise of Los Cabos, MX! Acre Resort Los Cabos, Esperanza Resort, and Chileno Bay Resort are just a few of the stunning venues we’ve had the honor of collaborating with. We’re thrilled to readily provide Downbeat quality production for any event in the region!
Content + Socials
We’ve spent time sharing more of our performances and it seems to have resonated! We gained over 80k followers this year across Instagram and TikTok and had multiple reels reach over 1 million views! It means a lot to us to have found people who support us and encourage us sharing our music online.
New HQ!
As of November, Downbeat has new headquarters for our LA branch. Based in Pasadena, CA, we’ve added multiple offices, recording studio, a kitchen, and a larger warehouse to accommodate the bigger productions we offer. Our neighbors include a local craft brewery Cerveceria Del Pueblo and storied family-owned Mexican restaurant Mijares. Don’t hesitate to visit us when you’re in the area!
We are ecstatic about this new chapter in our story and so happy to be able to share this with you all. Thank you for your support in 2024 and we look forward to seeing you in 2025!
With Love,
Downbeat
Soultones + Rosewood Miramar
Planning + Design: So Happi Together | Venue: Rosewood Miramar Beach | Photography: Lacie Hansen | Video: Memo Collective Films | Florals: Butterfly Floral Design | Live Band: Downbeat - Soultones | Linens: BBJ La Tavola
AMFM + Avalon Palm Springs
Planning + Design: Details, Darling | Venue: Avalon Palm Springs | Photography: Alicia Mink Photography | Video: Sam Eng | Florals: Joy of Bloom | Live Band: Downbeat - AMFM
Soultones + Wilding Estate
Design & Production: Sarah Stowell at Details Details | Design & Florals: Bloom Box | Photography: John & Joseph | Video: The Hubs Films | Live Band: Downbeat - Soultones | Venue: Wilding Estate - North Tustin | Rentals: Theoni | Catering: 24k Carrots
Gold Standard + Ojai Valley Inn
Planning + Design: Gather Events | Venue: Ojai Valley Inn | Photography: Gregory Ross | Live Band: Downbeat - Gold Standard
Soultones + Stone Mountain Estates
Planning + Design: So Happi Together | Venue: Stone Mountain Estates | Photography: Connie & Stewart Photography | Video: Joe Kim | Florals: Heavenly Blooms | Live Band: Downbeat - Soultones | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Rentals: Premiere Party Rents | Catering: Hungry Bear | Bar: Sunseri’s | Signage: Velvet Fox Designs
Soultones + Renaissance Newport Beach
Planner: Mele Amore | Video: The Official Wedding | Venue: Renaissance Newport Beach
AMFM + Park Hyatt Aviara
Design & Production: Kristi Lee at Details Details | Design & Florals: Square Root Designs | Photography: Katrina Jayne | Live Band: Downbeat - AMFM | Venue: Park Hyatt Aviara |
Soultones + Wilding Estate
Design & Production: Sarah Stowell at Details Details | Design & Florals: Bloom Box | Photography: John & Joseph | Live Band: Downbeat - Soultones | Venue: Wilding Estate - North Tustin | Rentals: Theoni | Catering: 24k Carrots
Grand Entrance Songs: Hip-Hop Edition
Your Grand Entrance song is a big deal. It's THE song that lets everyone know that you're about to come in the room and get the party started, and it's the first song that gets people on their feet, sets the vibe, and starts the night off.
With so many songs to pick from to match your taste and style, here are a few of our favorite hip-hop songs to kick the night off right! Playlist brought to you by Los Angeles-based DJ, DJ BSHAW:
1. Good Life - Kanye West, T-Pain
2. Bring Em Out - T.I.
3. Party Up - DMX
4. HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar
5. Whoomp! - Tag Team
6. Feel So Good - Mase
Gold Standard + Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
This wedding was one for the books! The incredible couple, the stunning decor, the food, the music…EVERYTHING WAS SPECTACULAR! Gold Standard had a blast performing for this wedding celebration, and our friends Villa Visuals are responsible for capturing all of the magic in these galleries.
Design & Production: Mele Amore | Design & Florals: Shawna Yamamoto | Photography & Videography: Villa Visuals | Live Band: Downbeat (Gold Standard) | Cigar Bar: The Cigar Guys | Draping: NFP Events | Cake: Sweet Traders | Day-Of Stationery: Pirouette Paper Company | Linens: Luxe Linens
Photo credit: Villa Visuals
DJ Live + Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
By the end of the night, DJ Live will become a part of your family, guaranteed! This DJ/Percussion/Sax trio was a hit at this Santa Barbara wedding celebration, check out the gallery below for more:
Playlist: Wedding Cocktail Hour Favorites
Music is an integral part of every wedding day! As entertainment specialists, we always have songs ready when couples ask for suggestions on important music moments for the big day, like the first dance, parent dances, ceremony recessionals and more, but one of the most important wedding playlists you need is for the cocktail hour!
A mix of styles is key to keeping the mood light and happy while guests are mingling and enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres. The Downbeat music team has compiled a list of songs you can find by following the Cocktail Hour Favorites playlist on Spotify, or you can check out the songs below in a range of categories, including Contemporary, Motown/Soul, Country, Classic, Reggae and more.
Follow our special Motown/Oldies Cocktail Hour playlist here!
AMFM + Malibu Sea View Estate
It doesn’t get much better than panoramic ocean and mountain views at this gorgeous Malibu venue. AMFM loved performing for this wedding celebration, check out the gallery below:
Gold Standard & Dolce + Hummingbird Nest Ranch
Hummingbird Nest Ranch weddings are always so dreamy! This couple had our string quartet Dolce perform the ceremony while Gold Standard kicked off the reception and kept the party going all night. Cheers to this incredible vendor team for making it all happen:
Planning: Orange Blossom Special Events | Venue: Hummingbird Nest Ranch | String Quartet: Downbeat LA (Dolce) | Live Band: Downbeat (Gold Standard) | Catering: Command Performance Catering | Rentals: A Rental Connection | Photography: Jenny Smith & Co. | Videography: David Medill Productions | Florals: Enchanted Garden Floral Design | Cake: Frost It Cakery | Hair & Make Up: Blushing Beauty
Soultones + The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
It was a gorgeous celebration of love with Soultones at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel and this incredible team of vendors who made it all happen:
Planning: Lisa Simpson Weddings | Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel | Band: Downbeat (Soultones) | Photography: Brett Hickman | Videography: Hoo Films | Florals: Square Root Designs | Hair & Makeup: Design Visage | Rentals: TMM Pro
AMFM + Temecula Creek Inn
AMFM loved performing at this outdoor wedding celebration at Temecula Creek Inn! Our acoustic duo performed for cocktail hour and dinner and dancing under the stars with the full 10-piece band followed! Check out the gallery below for more:
Collective LA + Private Malibu Estate Wedding
This private Malibu estate wedding with Collective LA was magical! There’s no better way to celebrate love than with dinner, drinks and dancing under the stars.
Planning: DB Creativity | Venue: Private Malibu Estate | Band: Downbeat (Collective LA) | Photobooth: MirMir | Rentals: Town & Country
