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75th Emmys: Performers Nominee Celebration
The electrifying atmosphere of the 75th Emmys: Performers Nominee Celebration was taken to new heights as DJ Spin Beat took center stage, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening. Hosted by the Television Academy, this exclusive event brought together Emmy-nominated performers and members of the Performers Peer Group to celebrate the pinnacle of television excellence.
75th Emmy Awards Gala
As the featured entertainment for the 75th Emmy Awards Gala, our 17-piece orchestra performed for all the guests and special members of the Television Academy. Our band featured 6 lead singers, as well as our string and horn section, to bring the music to life. Congrats to all the winners!
73rd Emmy Awards Gala
Downbeat provided the entertainment for the 73rd Emmy Awards Gala. Our 17-piece orchestra performed for an unforgettable event including 5 lead singers from our east and west coast bands. We featured a string section and horn section that brought the energy for a great night of music.
71st Emmy Awards Governors Ball
Downbeat provided the entertainment for the 71st Emmy Awards Governors Ball. From the upbeat, interactive string trio welcoming guests into the reception to the 13-piece dance band that kept nominees and winners dancing all night, it was truly an unforgettable event.
Collective LA + San Juan Capistrano Summer Concert Series
Collective LA kicked off San Juan Capistrano’s Summer Concert Series in Historic Town Center Park, and it was an evening full of live music, dancing, local business expos and more!
Soultones + Saddlerock Ranch
Soultones gets DOWN! It’s always a party under the stars and Saddlerock Ranch’s twinkle lights, see for yourself in the gallery below:
Coordination: Orange Blossom Special Events | Venue: Saddlerock Ranch | Live Band: Downbeat LA (Soultones) | Catering: Panda Catering | Rentals: A Rental Connection | Photography: Adrienne Gunde | Videography: Cotton Love Studios | Florals: Petal Floral | Photo Booth: Pixster Photo Booth | Cake: Vanilla Bake Shop | Desserts: Portos | Alcohol: Bev Mo | Hair & Make Up: Kelly Zhang | Live Painter: Live Wedding Art | Valet: SoCal Valet | Transportation: Ritz Transportation | Security: Sandman Security
Gold Standard + Rosewood Miramar Beach
Gold Standard was the entertainment for the evening at this corporate event hosted at the gorgeous Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, planned by our friends at Joy Full Events.
AMFM + Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute (Honolulu)
Destination wedding celebrations in Hawaii are magical, and AMFM was excited to be a part of this couple’s big day at the beautiful Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute planned by our friends at Moana Events. There was dinner, dancing and even a surprise Haka from the bride to the groom to end the evening!
Planning: Moana Events | Venue: Lanikuhonua Cultural Center | Live Band: Downbeat | Florals: Mandy Grace Designs | Photography: O’Malley | Videography: Elysium Productions | Wedding Cake: A Cake Life
AMFM + Bel Air Bay Club
Oceanside ceremonies and grand ballroom celebrations are what Bel Air Bay Club is all about, and AMFM absolutely loves performing for couples at this gorgeous venue!
Planning: BK Events | Venue: Bel Air Bay Club | String Quartet: Dolce | Live Band: Downbeat (AMFM) | Florals: Honey and Poppies | Photography: Cindy Gold (Gold Wong Photography) | Wedding Cake: Vanilla Bake Shop
Soultones + Los Angeles Wedding (Private Estate)
This private estate wedding in Los Angeles was #goals! Soultones serenaded the happy couple throughout the day and into the evening, and couldn’t have done it without this incredible vendor team:
Planning: DB Creativity | Venue: Private Residence | Live Band: Downbeat (Soultones) | Photography: One Love Photography | Videography: BGS Productions | Catering: Gina Feeds + Yooshi Sushi | Wedding Cake: Skiff’s
Gold Standard + Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Texas knows how to party! This was a Santa Barbara dream destination wedding for our Dallas couple and all of their guests, and Gold Standard was thrilled to be a part of the big day!
Planning: Wedding Kate | Venue: Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara | Band: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard) | Hair & Makeup: Cheek to Cheek Artistry | Photography: Lucas Rossi | Florals: Coco Rose | Rentals: Town & Country
Playlist: Parent Dance Song Favorites
An important moment for any traditional wedding reception is when the parents of the couple are honored and celebrated during the parent dances. Whether these are both done during one song or two separate songs, it's important to choose music with meaningful lyrics and melodies.
The most requested parent dance song from Downbeat’s wedding season was “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra. Here are some other popular picks:
Top 3 Mother Son Dance Songs from Downbeat weddings:
In My Life by The Beatles
Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
Forever Young by Rod Stewart
Top 3 Father Daughter Dance Songs from Downbeat weddings:
Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
My Girl by The Temptations
My Wish by Rascal Flatts
Listen to Downbeat’s "Parent Dance Favorites" playlist on Spotify for more parent dance song favorites and inspiration for your big day! The most important thing to remember when making music selections is finding songs that are meaningful to you and yours!
Gold Standard + SKY Studio LA
It was a busy holiday season for Downbeat LA, and Gold Standard closed out 2018 by performing at a private event planned by We Crush Events at SKY Studio in Downtown LA. Aerialists soared, specialty cocktails were sipped and the band kept guests singing and dancing all evening in celebration of a successful year!
Soultones + Grammy Museum
Soultones making music at the gorgeous and historic Grammy Museum! What a great way to do what we do best and to do it with our guests who just wouldn’t stop grooving.
Venue: Grammy Museum | Planner: Alfred House Productions
Downbeat LA + Valentine DTLA
Downbeat LA had a blast with guests at this amazing holiday party held at Valentine DTLA. The dueling pianos were a hit and the evening was filled with dancing and singing to celebrate an amazing 2018.
Venue: Valentine DTLA Planner: Orange Blossom Special Events
AMFM + Lido House
A memorable evening at Lido House in Newport Beach. This new venue was a blast to perform at and AMFM did a wonderful job transforming the space. The night was filled with great music and colorful decor that left an impression on our lovely guests!
Venue: Lido House | Planners: Elite OC Productions | Rentals: Signature Party Rentals
TruBlu + Conscious Minds
What a wonderful WERCM event to have a little bit of Jazz. TruBlu brought on what they do best and set the tone for this classy-dapper night.
AMFM + Calamigos Ranch
What a stunning wedding at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu! From the beautiful floral arch for our ceremony in front of a waterfall and the incredible decorated reception set up, to the twinkling bistro lights outside; it was simply perfect. And to top it off AMFM brought their “A-Game” which set the party off.
Venue: Calamigos Ranch | Planner: HoneyFitz Events | Floral: Best Day Ever Floral Design |
Rentals: LA Best Rental | Hair + MakeUp: Mobile Bridal Salon | Cake + Dessert: Frost It Cakery | Photographer: The Vondys
DJ Live + The Yost Theatre
It’s a PARTY! DJ Live had a blast performing for this incredible Halloween Party at the historic Yost Theatre in Santa Ana. Cheers to many more events like these and have a Happy Halloween!
Venue: The Yost Theatre | Planners: Elite OC Productions
DJ Live + Pasea Hotel & Spa
No one is better at creating an unforgettable experience for our guests than DJ Live! A night filled with music and getting everyone involved in the mix at the Hope & Help Gala after party at the beautiful Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach.
Venue: Pasea Hotel & Spa
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