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The Innocent Bystanders provide fun stylish rock, soul, and R&B mixed with humor and personality. They will make your reception a fun night that will be a blast for you and all your guests. The set list spans from Elvis to Amy Winehouse with great female and male vocals, harmonies, and saxophone. The band takes requests in advance and will happily plan whatever special things you'd like incorporated into the show. They have sets specifically designed for the dinner or cocktail period when your guests want to talk. But when its time to dance, they're ready with full sets of one great dance song after another. Between set playlists can also be tailored to your needs, and the band welcomes guest vocalists. If you want live music that's definitely not cheesy, these are your guys. They rock and swing in a good way.

The Bystanders are a real band that plays together every week. If you hire them, you'll get a tight unit that loves performing together. And it shows. It won't be a collection of "whoever's available" on your wedding day.

The Bystanders can provide their own professional PA and lights, or integrate into any on-site setup. And the band members are committed to making live music available for all. They will provide performances to meet any budget. Learn more and request a booking at www.theinnocentbystanders.com.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Blues
Classic Rock
Dance
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Karaoke Services
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Reviews of San Diego's The Innocent Bystanders

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Megan Sent on 01/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had the pleasure of having the Innocent Bystanders at our annual Talmadge Holiday Caroling event, playing some traditional holiday music and their own music, too! They were so much fun, energetic, and fantastic! All those who attended said the same! I was so grateful to them for their support of our neighborhood, too, even going so far as to work with me on the rate. We hope to have you back next year!!
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Shannon Sent on 09/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The band was great! Very energetic and talented! We would use them again and recommend them to all of our friends!
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Jennifer Sent on 07/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Innocent Bystanders were a hit at a charity event I organized. They were punctual, dressed with the theme (Derby), easy to communicate with. Would 100% recommend them!
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Gerald Sent on 07/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My family had a party on Saturday night with many of our Kensington friends. The band 'The Innocent Bystanders' played for us and we had great fun dancing, listening, eating and being merry. Having this band made a huge difference in the success of our party. We highly recommend them. They were just great!!!
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Chad Sent on 07/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Steve and his band were great. They worked with us to make the experience tailored to our tastes and met our requests. They played great music all night long and our guests had a wonderful time. Do not hesitate to have them at any event!
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Carrie Sent on 07/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We threw a high school graduation party at our home and The Innocent Bystanders really rocked the house! Their amazing instrumentals and vocals had all ages from 15 – 70+ dancing the night away. They had the right mix of songs that kept everyone entertained and engaged with the party. We’ve had so many compliments from our party-goers on the band – thank you for a memorable night!
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Jeremy Sent on 07/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Steve and the band are great to work with!
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Marie-France Sent on 07/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
"We had a party in our backyard and we hired the band "The Innocent Bystanders." We had a blast! We had used "The Innocent Bystanders" two years prior and it was great fun too. Since then, they added a new female singer. They have a nice combination of songs and music. We all danced and some of us sang along. I highly recommend them. They were very easy to deal with and very accommodating. What a wonderful evening we had!"
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Kevin Sent on 07/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
“The Innocent Bystanders played for my 60th birthday, and they made a good party great. It’s obvious they love performing, and they do it well. They play a great variety of songs, it was impossible not to get up and dance. My guests raved about them all night. They are thoroughly enjoyable.” .
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Courtney Sent on 07/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Steve and The Innocent Bystanders performed at our Annual Charity Event - the Junior League of San Diego's Food & Wine Event this past May. They did a fantastic job and ensured that they paid exceptional attention to every detail. We had some unfortunate luck with the weather, but they didn't let that "dampen" the mood. :) They played fantastic music to get the party started - and that was liked by all of our guests! This was a very important event for our organization as it helps us support the Transition Age Foster Youth of our San Diego community - so their talent and time were sincerely appreciated by the organization, its benefactors, and our guests. Many thanks go to Steve and the Innocent Bystanders!!
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