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Inspiration + Events
- AMFM 45
- Booths 6
- Collective LA 2
- Corporate 54
- DJ Live 12
- Destination 13
- Dolce 5
- Downbeat LA 6
- Featured Wedding 39
- Floral Design 8
- Gold Standard 49
- Midnight Hour 1
- Music Recommendations 35
- Photography 10
- Planners 22
- Preferred Venues 45
- Soultones 56
- Sweets 4
- The A-List 17
- TruBlu 7
- Vendor Spotlight 57
- Videography 8
- Wedding Tips 65
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!
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 + Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki
Design & Production: Blake Entertainment | Organization: GIFT Foundation | Live Band: Downbeat - Soultones | Venue: Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki |
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.
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
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.
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
Easterseals’ 100th Anniversary
This event was a very special occasion as Easterseals was celebrating their 100th Anniversary.
Venue: City Market Social House | Design & Production: Intertwined Events | | Live Band: Downbeat | Catering: 24 Carrots | Rentals: Signature Party |
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!
Downbeat + GIFT Foundation of Hawaii
Gold Standard traveled to Honolulu to perform at the GIFT Foundation of Hawaii’s annual charity event. The “GIFT of Thrones” theme called for Kings and Queens attire, and the band did not disappoint! Planned by our friends at Blake Entertainment, it was an unforgettable evening hosted at Maui Brewing Company at the Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger.
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:
- AMFM 45
- Booths 6
- Collective LA 2
- Corporate 54
- DJ Live 12
- Destination 13
- Dolce 5
- Downbeat LA 6
- Featured Wedding 39
- Floral Design 8
- Gold Standard 49
- Midnight Hour 1
- Music Recommendations 35
- Photography 10
- Planners 22
- Preferred Venues 45
- Soultones 56
- Sweets 4
- The A-List 17
- TruBlu 7
- Vendor Spotlight 57
- Videography 8
- Wedding Tips 65