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About the Band The Smokin' Ocotillos are an Oceanside cover band performing throughout San Diego County. Their advertised event mix includes private parties, wedding receptions, corporate gatherings, wineries, breweries, festivals and community celebrations. For North County hosts exploring live music, they offer a locally based group with a repertoire spanning several generations. The Music and Sound Rock, country rock and Southern rock are part of the band's musical range. Songs run from the 1970s through today, with male and female lead vocals, harmonies, keyboards and harmonica adding variety. The band says it adjusts its sets to the audience rather than using the same selection for every occasion. Book the Band The band asks for the event date, venue or city, event type, approximate guest count and performance times. Include whether the gathering is indoors or outdoors and describe any special requests. Those details give the group a practical starting point for discussing the booking. Call 760-978-7044 for event inquiries. Availability and price should be confirmed directly for your particular occasion. Photo: The Smokin' Ocotillos / official website.

About the Band YARP, short for Yacht Rock Party, is a San Diego tribute band focused on the smooth-rock hits heard on AM radio in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The official lineup features guitar, vocals, bass, keyboards and drums. Music and Live Show The song list draws from artists including Steely Dan, Toto, the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Hall & Oates, Boz Scaggs, Pablo Cruise and the Doobie Brothers. The band presents the material as a lively, dance-friendly full-band show. North County and Booking The band's official history documents performances at Amalfi Marina in San Marcos, the Vista Strawberry Festival, Oceanside Yacht Club and Carlsbad locations, along with private and corporate parties. Its official site provides a booking contact and phone number.

About the Band Backwater Blues Band is a San Diego band established in 1996. Its repertoire spans rock and blues, soul blues, funk, R&B, classic-rock blues, original music and some outlaw country. Music and Live Show The group performs as a full live band and regularly works the Southern California event and venue circuit. Its official show history includes North County dates in Oceanside and San Elijo Hills, and the Vista Strawberry Festival documents a Vista appearance. Events and Booking Backwater Blues Band advertises bookings for music festivals, private parties, wineries, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, weddings, street events and rolling-trailer-stage concerts. Its official contact page includes a booking-event form and public phone number. Photo credit: Marilyn Stringer (third gallery image).

About the Band Clearly Dirty is a San Diego blues-rock band built around soulful vocals, guitar and keyboard leads, and a groove-focused rhythm section. Its official schedule documents multiple Vista performances at Aztec Brewing Company and Inzane Brewing, plus a San Marcos date at The Cow Shed. Music and Live Show The band mixes original blues-rock material with an energetic full-band stage show. Its official music catalog includes songs such as Age Is Just a Number, Caution Meet the Wind, Goodbye and Stay With Me. Events and Booking Clearly Dirty advertises live music for concerts, festivals, corporate events, restaurants, bars, house parties and special occasions. The official booking page accepts event inquiries and lists a public booking phone number.

About the Band Coffee On The Moon Band is a North San Diego County quartet featuring Len Guerzon, Vicky Jans, Don Wenskay and Dean Pauley. The group combines lead vocals and harmonies with alto and soprano saxophone, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Music and Live Show The band's repertoire blends jazz, R&B and rock. Its official biography cites material associated with Motown, the Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Van Morrison, Bill Withers and Amy Winehouse, along with original songs. North County and Booking The official schedule documents appearances in Vista and San Marcos. Coffee On The Moon Band advertises performances for private parties, wineries, breweries, festivals, restaurants, coffee houses and theaters. Booking requests can be sent through the official form or public phone number.

About the Band Cover Lover is a San Diego-area five-piece cover band with dual lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass and drums. The group advertises performances in San Diego, Carlsbad, Vista and communities throughout North County. Music and Live Show The set mixes current hits and throwbacks across pop, rock, R&B, disco, country and Latin music. The band's official materials present the show as a dance-focused live experience built for a broad event audience. Events and Booking Cover Lover advertises club dates, weddings and corporate events across North County and greater San Diego. Direct inquiries can be sent through the booking section of the official website.

About the Band Daring Greatly brings together Canadian roots, Southern California connections and a rock sound built around vocal harmonies. Originally formed in Calgary, the five-piece now combines acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, bass and drums. Its North County connections include documented appearances at Belly Up in Solana Beach. The Music and Sound Brothers Patrick and Liam Croome sing alongside drummer Brayden Tario, with Jeff Starkey on electric guitar and Brendan Cutrer on bass. The band's arrangements give those voices room above piano, organ and a full rhythm section. Live performances can expand into solos and improvised passages. Original releases include “August Nights” and “Nowhere to Run.” The catalog also includes a 2026 recording of David Bowie's “Space Oddity,” offering another way to hear the group's approach. Book the Band Daring Greatly accepts inquiries for festivals, ticketed concerts, weddings, private events and selected special events. Sets can include originals, covers or both. Photo: Daring Greatly / official website.

About the Band Dirt 2 Dust is a North County San Diego country-rock and variety cover band. The group presents itself as available for events of different sizes, with an official performance photo documenting a local appearance at Amalfi Marina Bar. The Music and Sound The band centers its sound on country rock while mixing in a broader range of familiar cover material. Its live setup is built for an energetic full-band performance. Dirt 2 Dust advertises bookings for events of different sizes. Event date, venue and performance details provide a practical starting point for an inquiry. Photo: Dirt 2 Dust / official website.