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DECEMBER 2025

ROSE ROYCE December 31, 2025
The Canyon at OPAC in Oxnard CA



NOVEMBER 2025
THE TEMPTATIONS November 21, 2025
San Jose Civic, San Jose CA

THE TEMPTATIONS November 21, 2025
San Jose Civic, San Jose CA

VILLAGE PEOPLE Nov 21, 2025
Canyon Agoura Hills, Agoura Hills CA

STEPHANIE MILLS November 11, 2025
Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills CA

KOOL AND THE GANG November 1, 2025
Special guest Tavares, Heatwave, The Tramps featuring Earl Young
Venue at Thunder Valley Casino, Lincoln CA

LENNY WILLIAMS November 1, 2025
Special guest The Whispers
Calvin Simmons Theatre, Oakland CA




OCTOBER 2025

GINO VANNELLI October 30, 2025
Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills CA

DIANA ROSS October 30, 2025
Lynn Memorial Auditorium, Lynn

DIANA ROSS October 29, 2025
St. George Theatre, Staten Island

DIANA ROSS October 27, 2025
New Jersey Performing Arts, Newark

DIANA ROSS October 25, 2025
Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino, Atlantic City

DIONNE WARWICK Oct 25, 2025
Pechanga Casino, Temecula CA

JOE BATAAN October 25, 2025
John Anson Ford Amphitheater, Los Angeles CA

FRANKIE VALLI October 24, 25 -2025
Frankie Valli and the Four Deasons: Last Encore
Westgate Casino, Las Vegas NV

J.J. FAD, LISA LISA, EXPOSE Oct 17, 2025
Rob Base, Color Me Badd, The Jets
Dignity Health Arena, Bakersfield CA

EARTH WIND & FIRE October 11 12 15 17 18 22 24 25 - 2025
Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas NV

KOOL AND THE GANG October 10, 2025
Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio CA

LIONEL RICHIE October 6, 2025
Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles CA

THE COMMODORES October 6, 2025 Special guest The Spinners Paul Paul Theatre, Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno CA
AL GREEN October 2, 2025
Yaamava Theater at San Manuel




SEPTEMBER 2025

PEACHES & HERB September 26, 2025
Special guest The Sugarhill Gang
Adventist Health Amphitheatre, Tulare CA

TEMPTATIONS & FOUR TOPS September 21, 2025
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos CA


Sunny & The Sunliners

SUNNY OZUNA September 20, 2025 Special guest Malo, MC Magic, Amanda Perez, Zapp
Peaches & Herb, G.Q., The Presuaders - YouTube Theatre, Los Angeles CA

REGINA BELL September 20, 2025
Thornton Winery, Temecula CA

TEMPTATIONS & FOUR TOPS September 20, 2025
Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego CA

TEMPTATIONS & FOUR TOPS September 19, 2025
Pechanga Casino, Temecula CA

THE STYLISTICS September 19, 2025
Special guest The Blue Notes, Heatwave, The Intruders
Hosted by Jimmie “J.J.” Walker at Cerritos Performing Arts, Cerritos CA

MAVIS STAPLES September 13, 2025
Meritage Resort, Napa CA

PATTI AUSTIN September 12, 2025
Barclay Jazz and Beyond Orchestra with Paquito D’Riveria
Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine CA

MAVIS STAPLES September 11, 2025
Belly Up Solana Beach, Solana Beach CA

BOBBY RUSH September 8, 2025
Special guest Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
Uptown Theatre, Napa CA

FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS September 6, 2025
Greek Theater, Los Angeles CA

JENNIFER HOLIDAY September 5 & 6, 2025
Catalina Jazz Club, Hollywood CA

THE POINTER SISTERS September 5 & 6, 2025
Orleans Showroom, Las Vegas NV

BABY BASH September 5, 2025
Special guest Stevie B., Shannon
Pechanga Casino, Temecula CA





AUGUST 2025

CHARLIE WILSON August 31, 2025
Special guest Babyface, K-CiHailey
Pechanga Theatre, Temecula CA

TIERRA August 30, 2025
Regent Theatre, Los Angeles, CA

THE COMMODORES Aug 30, 2025
Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage CA

CHARLIE WILSON August 27, 2025
Special guest Kenny Babyface Edmonds
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood CA

BURTON CUMMINGS August 22, 2025
Burton Commings of the Guess Who
Pechanga Theater, Temecula CA

LITTLE JOE August 25, 2025
Ray Carrion & The All-Stars
Stevens Steakhouse, Commence CA

THELMA HOUSTON August 23, 2025
Special guest Rose Royce, Trammps, Taste Of Honey
Viejas Casino, Alpine CA

POINTER SISTERS Aug 23, 2025
Morongo Casino, Cabazon CA

THE WHISPERS August 23, 2025
Special guest Jeffrey Osborne, Cherrelle, D Train
Venue at Thunder Casino, Lincoln CA

DISCO FEST August 23, 2025
THELMA HOUSTON, ROSE ROYCE, TRAMMPS, TASTE OF HONEY
Viejas Casino, San Diego CA

MC MAGIC August 23, 2025
Lil Rob, Baby Bash
Riverside Municipal Auditorium, Riverside CA

SMOKEY ROBINSON August 22, 2025
Cache Creek Casino, Brooks CA

DIANA ROSS August 17, 2025
Stern Grove, San Francisco CA

SMOKEY ROBINSON August 16, 2025
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego CA

TOWER OF POWER & WAR August 16, 2025
Westgate Casino, Las Vegas NV

GEORGE LOPEZ August 16, 2025
Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella CA

LISA LISA August 15, 2025
Special guest Mary Jane Girls, Color Me Badd
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento CA

POINTER SISTERS Aug 10, 2025
Stern Grove, San Francisco CA

TIERRA & WAR August 9, 2025
Casino Paauma, Pauma Valley, CA
MORRIS DAY August 9, 2025

Morris Day and The Time with after7
Westgate Casino, Las Vegas NV

DIONNE WARWICK August 9, 2025
Cerritos Center for Performing Arts, Cerritos CA

TIERRA & WAR August 9, 2025
Casino Pauma, Pauma Valley, CA

THE WHISPERS August 9, 2025
Special guest Shalamar
Pechanga Casino, Temecula CA

THE MOMENTS August 2, 2025
Special guest The Spinners, The Chi-Lites, Intruders
Sunny And The Sunliners, Eddie Holman, Tierra, Rose Royce, Heatwave
Toyota Arena, Ontario CA

SMOKEY ROBINSON August 2, 2025
Greek Theatre, Los Angeles CA




JULY 2025

VILLAGE PEOPLE July 31, 2025
Special Guest KC and the Sunshine Band
Pacific Amphitheatre (Orange County Fair) Costa Mesa CA

EN VOGUE July 27, 2025
Cove at Cal Expo, Sacramento CA

DIANA ROSS July 26, 2025
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood CA

SMOKEY ROBINSON July 26, 2025
Mountain Winery, Saratoga CA

LOS LONELY BOYS July 25, 2025
Special guest Thee Sinseers, The Altons
Mountain Winery, Saratoga CA

SUGARHILL GANG, KID ‘N’ PLAY July 19, 2025
Special guest C+C Music Factory
Viejas Casino, San Diego CA

LOS LONELY BOYS July 18, 2025
Pala Casino, Pala CA

MC MAGIC, AMANDA PERZEZ, LIL ROB July 13, 2025
BABY BASH, FRANKIE J, PAULA DEANDA
Pershing Square Downtown L.A.
532 South Olive Street, Los Angeles CA

LITTLE ANTHONY July 13, 2025
Special guest Jay and the Americans
The Turtles, Mark Lindsay
Vina Robles Amphitheatre, Paso Robles CA

SUNNY OZUNA, JOE BATAAN July 12, 2025
EASY SIDE STORY CAR SHOW & MUSIC FIESTA
Special guest Sly Slick & Wicked, The Bar-Kays, Bloodstone
Richard Bean, Ron Crowder, The Younghearts
Fairplex in Pomona CA 1101 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona CA

LITTLE ANTHONY July 12, 2025
Special guest Gary Puckett, Jay & The Americans
The Turtles, The Cowsills, The Vogues
Happy Together Tour at Pechanga, Temecula CA

THE STYLISTICS July 11, 2025
Special guest The Mighty Spinners
Pechanga Theater, Casino, Temecula CA

GARY PUCKETT July 10, 2025
Special guest The Turtles, The Cowsills, Vogues
Mountain Winery, Saratoga CA

EARTH WIND & FIRE July 2, 3, 4 - 2025
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood CA




JUNE 2025

JESSICIA WILLIAMS June 28, 2025
Mega Disco Party at Caddies, Alhambra CA
700 South Almansor Street, Alhambra CA

AMANDA PEREZ June 28, 2025
Los Mareados, Jacinto CA

MORRIS DAY June 28, 2025
Morris Day and the Time with Howard Hewett, Michel’le
Cerritos Performing Arts, Cerritos CA

EARTH WIND & FIRE June 27, 2025
Greek Theatre, Berkeley CA

RAMON AYALA June 21, 2025
Toyota Arena, Ontario CA

THE O’ JAYS June 22, 2025
Special guest The Commodores, Sister Sledge
Toyota Arena, Ontario CA

EVELYN CHAMPAGNE KING June 21, 2025
Special guest Lisa Lisa, Color Me Badd
Selland Arena, Fresno CA

RAMON AYALA June 21, 2025
Toyota Arena, Ontario CA

GARLAND GREEN June 15, 2025
Tribute to Brenton Wood with Aalon, Stylphonics
Ray Carrion and Thee Latin All-Stars
Stevens Steak House, 5332 Stevens Place, Commerce CA
Doors – 12PM Show: 2 PM

ART LABOE PRESENTS LATIN LEGENDS June 14, 2025
THEE MIDNITERS, TIERRA, EL CHICANO, MALO, LIGHTER SHADE OF BROWN
Star Of The Desert Arena at Primm Valley Resorts 31700 South Las Vegas Blvd, Primm NV

BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL June 14, 2025
Isley Brothers, Grace Jones
De La Soul , Dee Dee Bridgewater
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood CA

WAR June 13, 2025
Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton CA

SMOKEY ROBINSON June 13, 2025
Fruit Yard, Modesto CA

PATRYCE CHOC’LET BANKS June 13, 2025
Special guest Freddie Pool, Hazel Payne
Catalina Jazz Club, Hollywood CA

LISA LISA June 6, 2025
Expose, Mary Jane Girls, Rob Base, Montell Jordan
Orleans, Las Vegas NV





MAY 2025

DIONNE WARWICK May 31, 2025
Calvin Simmons Theatre, Oakland CA

KLYMAXX, HOWARD HEWETT May 31, 2025
Westgate Casino, Las Vegas, NV

CHRIS MONTEZ May 31, 2025
Special guest Lenny Vance and the Planotones, Merrilee Rush, Cleveland Still and the Dubs
12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos Center, Cerritos CA 562.916.8501

TOM JONES May 23, 2025
Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage CA

GEORGE BENSON May 18, 2025
Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula CA

SUNNY OZUNA May 18, 2025
Special guest Rene’ Rene, Johnny Hernandez
Stevens, Commerce CA / TIXS 323.895.2863

GEORGE BENSON May 18, 2025
Pechanga Casino, Temecula CA

RITCHIE VALENS TRIBUTE May 18, 2025
The Day The Music Died: Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens
Coach House SJC CA

LIL’ WILLIE G. May 17, 2025
Special guest Sly Slick & Wicked
Rudy’s L.A. 5226 Pomona Blvd., Los Angeles CA

TOM JONES May 11, 2025
Harrah’s Resort, Valley Center

GLADYS KNIGHT, PATTI LABELLE May 11, 2025
Special guest Stephanie Mills, Chaka Khan
Kia Forum, Inglewood, CA

GLADYS KNIGHT, PATTI LABELLE May 10, 2025
Special guest Stephanie Mills, Chaka Khan
Oakland Arena, Oakland CA

THE DAZZ BAND May 10, 2025
Frontwave Arena, Oceanside CA

THE O’JAYS May 9, 2025
Special guest Tower Of Power
Los Angeles County Fair, Pomona CA

ROBERT CRAZY May 8, 9 – 2025
Coach House SJC CA

MARY J. BLIGE March 3, 2025
Yaamava Theater, Highland CA

WAR May 2, 2025
Los Angeles County Fair, Pomona CA

PATRICE RUSHEN May 2, 2025
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles CA



APRIL 2025

THE SUPREMES April 27, 2025
Scherrie Payne & Lynda Laurence with Joyce Vincente
Catalina Jazz Club, Hollywood CA

THE JACKSONS April 27, 2025
Yaamava Theater, Highland CA

ERSI ARVIZU April 26, 2025
Special guest Angel Baby, Bobby Z Band
Rudy’s L.A., Los Angeles CA

AALON April 26, 2025
Special guest Joey Quinones
Stevens, Commerce CA

KOOL AND THE GANG April 26, 2025
Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula CA

BOW WOW April 26, 2025
Special guest Trey Songz, Rick Ross, Omarion
Oakland Arena, Oakland CA

LIL’ WILLIE G April 20, 2025
Savannah High School, Anaheim CA at 10:30 AM

SMOKEY ROBINSON April 18, 2025
Cerritos Center of Performing Arts, Cerritos CA

THE JACKSONS April 26, 2025
Gallo Center of the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Modesto CA

THE MANHATTANS April 6, 2025
Ramona Bowl Amphitheater 27400 Bowl Blvd., Hemet CA
Tix 800.514.3849 / Ramona Bowl Box Office 951.658.3111 / Red Magnet 909.762.6766

THE JACKSONS April 5, 2025
Cerritos Center of Performing Arts, Cerritos CA

THE WHISPERS April 5, 2025
Special guest Cherrelle
Ramona Bowl Amphitheater 27400 Bowl Blvd., Hemet CA
Tix 800.514.3849 / Ramona Bowl Box Office 951.658.3111 / Red Magnet 909.762.6766

SMOKEY ROBINSON April 2, 4, 5 – 2025
Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas NV





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Contact: Sammy Medina 213.272.5584
Email: sammy.medina@yahoo.com
Contact: Crocket 714.724.9940
Email: balanceband2011@rocketmail.com
Website: reverbnation.com/balanceband2011

BLUES STRAIGHT UP
Tel 323.223.8167
Email: straightup@att.net
www.bluesstraightup.com

COLDDUCK
Email: coldduckband@yahoo
Contact: Jose Cuadra 562.577.3532
Website: www.coldduck.com

Cold Duck is available to play for your Wedding, Anniversary, Party or Birthday Party
Corporate Function, or any other event you may be planning
For Booking Information contact Jose Cuadra at (562) 577-3532
e-mail coldduckband@ yahoo.com
Cold Duck and QuackUp Records is represented by Cold Duck Productions Inc.

DELGADO BROTHERS
www.delgadobrothers.com

DJ RICO
Rico Entertainment 951.840.6049
www.myspace.com/theedjrico

EASTSIDE L.A.REVUE BAND
Steven Chavez, Manager 951 653-7777
Email: stevenchavez68@hotmail.com
www.eastLArevue.com

GROOVE, THE
www.thegrooveonline.net

IMPACT
www.impactmusik.com


L.A. BLUE
Email: LABLUEBAND@aol.com
Tony lablueband@aol.com
Aaron labluemusic@yahoo.com
Larry Lmiramontes@msn.com
Contact 562.201.6680
www.lablueband.com

L.A. RHYTHM KINGS
The L.A. Rhythm Kings - Cornerstone 2000, Inc.
P.O. Box 4163, Dana Point, CA 92629
PHONE: 714-307-0009, FAX: 949-830-9522
E-mail: Paul@larhythmkings.com
www.larhythmkings.com

MIDNITE CATS
Montecristo 562.388.9272, Blanca 562.639.2142

MONTCLAIRS, THEE
Email: theemontclairs@yahoo.com
www.theemontclairs.com
Jerry Chavarria, info: 626/633-6477

OC GROOVE BAND
Contact OCGroove.com

REDWINE
Red 714.630.1938

SANGRIA
Rates or immediate info call DAN RIOS at: (562)413-3979
Sangria Band Fax Line (562)562-692-3010
www.sangriaband.net

SMOOTH TOUCH
Contact: Sarah Gertmenian 909.260.0378
Victor Contreras 951.264.2453
Email: thebandsmoothtouch@yahoo.com
www.thebandsmoothtouch.com


SOTO
S.E.G. Entertainment Group
P.O. Box 1992 , Norwalk California U.S.A. 90650
Office: 626. 330 9413 Fax: 626.330 1843
Email: soto@sotoband.com
www.sotoband.com

STONE SOUL
www.stonesoul.com

TOUCH THE BAND
1st contact: Raymond Juarez - 626-348-6185
2nd contact: A.J. Avila - 626-290-1528
3rd contact: Alma Gonzalez - 323-633-4302
Website: www.touchtheband.info
Email: music@touchtheband.info
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