Bands in San Diego, California

Alice Insane is a San Diego-based tribute to Alice in Chains, built around the raw emotion and signature riffs of the original band. They deliver authentic renditions with a clear grunge-era focus.

San Diego’s Amor Prohibido is a Selena tribute band that has been performing since 2014. Fronted by Nira Perez and backed by seven musicians, the act focuses on a close visual and vocal recreation of Selena and her 90s-era music.

Baby Bushka is a San Diego-based Kate Bush tribute featuring 8 dancing and singing performers. The show combines vocals, choreography, atmospheric lighting, set design, and multimedia across songs from Wuthering Heights to Running Up That Hill.

Billy Nation is a Billy Joel tribute led by pianist and vocalist Adam Shapiro, built around classics from the '70s, '80s, and '90s. Grand piano, saxophone, harmonies, and audience engagement keep the focus on a recognizable Billy Joel concert feel.

Welcome to the ultimate celebration of Jimmy Buffett’s music! Get ready for an unforgettable experience where Parrot Heads and Pirates unite for dancing, singing, and tropical fun. With hits, surprises, and authentic island sounds, we bring the Caribbean vibes to life. Come for the music, stay for the party!

San Diego-based Livin' On A Prayer is a Bon Jovi tribute band performing major hits including You Give Love A Bad Name, Livin’ On A Prayer, Wanted Dead Or Alive, and It’s My Life. The show features costumes, large video screens, big vocals, and 3 part harmonies.

San Diego-based Noise Pollution is an AC/DC tribute focused on recreating the sights, sounds, and attitude of an AC/DC show. The band brings years of experience together, with close attention to looks, equipment, and chops.

The Cured is a Southern California tribute to The Cure, performing a true-to-era 1989 concert with costumes, lights, effects, and the songs. A clear fit for buyers seeking an 80s Cure experience for festivals, private events, and themed nights.

San Diego’s The PettyBreakers are a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute active since 2010, with performances in 26 states and Washington, D.C. Their credits include AXS-TV, a 2017 Harrah’s Reno residency, and MLB’s 2018 All-Stars Pregame Celebration.

Young Guns is a San Diego country cover band for corporate events, cruise ships, festivals, weddings, casinos, and clubs. Their set spans country hits from the 60s through today, plus country rock and country-styled versions of rock anthems.

"Because You're Mine" is a tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter, featuring Charles Evans Jr. and Caitie Grady Evans performing 23 classic hits in an unforgettable show

Mighty Cash Cats is a Johnny Cash tribute band covering the early hits through the American Recordings, plus Johnny Cash and June Carter duets. The band has toured in the USA, Las Vegas, Europe, Ireland, and Israel.

Santana Ways is a Southern California Santana tribute band active since 2012, focused on the Latin and blues rock sound associated with Santana. A clear tribute option for buyers seeking that repertoire and feel.

Founded in 1987, The Legends are a San Diego eight-piece Motown and Doo-Wop revue performing 1950s-70s Rock 'n' Roll with wigs, costumes, and choreography. Show options range from a 30-minute revue to a full evening of dancing.

40oz to Freedom, winner of the 2010 San Diego Music Award for Best Tribute Artist, has toured extensively across North America for over 16 years, captivating audiences with their authentic and energetic performances.

ALT2K – The Soundtrack of a Generation The golden era of alternative rock is back. ALT2K brings the raw emotion and explosive energy of the '90s and 2000s to life, making them the perfect fit for summer concert series, festivals, and amphitheaters. Choose your volume. ALT2K offers three distinct ways...

San Diego reggae act Cappo Kelley plays Lovers Rock Reggae, covering songs associated with Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott, Dennis Brown, Beres Hammond, John Holt, Bob Marley, and more. Available in 3- to 6-piece lineups for clubs, festivals, private parties, and other events.

Cheap Tricked is a Southern California tribute to Cheap Trick featuring costumes, replica instruments, checkerboard staging, classic hit songs, and showmanship. The group has performed shows around the country for Cheap Trick fans.

Experience the dynamic energy of Rock and Latin Pop with Entre Nos.

Southern California-based Faux Fighters is a Foo Fighters tribute band that has played sold-out shows across California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Missouri, and New Mexico, including The House of Blues and the Orange County Fair.

Foasis is a San Diego tribute band dedicated to Oasis. A straightforward Oasis tribute that is easy to place and easy to understand at a glance.

Good Company is a San Diego tribute to Bad Company, built as an authentic concert re-creation with costuming, role play, English accents, and exact studio-record replication paired with live-performance endings.

Oceans is a San Diego Pearl Jam tribute band formed in late 2017. Their set covers the hits and deep cuts, performed by a six-piece lineup with experience in original, tribute, and cover bands.

San Diego’s Robot RoK is a Daft Punk tribute led by a husband-and-wife on-stage team, performing in replica helmets inside a huge custom-built full production LED stage. Their set mixes electro anthems, club hits, and their own remixes.

A dynamic live performance that celebrates the music of Beyoncé and her iconic group, Destiny's Child. It combines stunning choreography, powerful vocals, and immersive storytelling to recreate their greatest hits and moments, offering an unforgettable experience for fans and admirers.

Substance is a San Diego-based New Order tribute in its 6th year, with packed shows at well-known venues across the USA and Mexico. Set lengths run 60 to 95 minutes, with 3+ hours of New Order and select Joy Division material.

***SWIFT NATION TRIBUTE SHOW is a cover band performing the songs of Taylor Swift in an unofficial capacity, but has no association with Taylor Swift, her brand or corporate entities in any way. This show is fan-sponsored and not endorsed by or affiliated with TAS Rights Management, Taylor Swift, or...

The Doves of Peace (As billed by DC Studios, James Gunn, HBO Max, Peacefest & Comic-Con San Diego) The Doves of Peace deliver a full-throttle 1980s rock experience that celebrates the wild, loud, and unapologetically over-the-top spirit of glam metal. Their explosive live show brings the era’s most iconic hits...

San Diego’s The Shakira Experience is a Shakira tribute band formed by musicians from the Rock en Español group Entre Nos. The show pairs a full live band with dancers and choreography, covering Shakira’s music from early rock-influenced songs to reggaeton hits.

San Diego-based Total Distortion is a tribute to Social Distortion, led by Don Vercelli, whose voice is described as eerily similar to Mike Ness. The band has performed in venues throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.

U2America is a U2 tribute band built around authentic sound, familiar showmanship, and experienced players with hundreds of shows behind them. The band has played park concerts, clubs, theaters, and small private parties.

Tribute package featuring music from The Cure and Duran Duran. The Cured are entering year six with 250+ shows in the U.S. and abroad, while Los Angeles-based ARENA delivers a career-spanning Duran Duran set with era-specific visuals and costume changes.

If you want the look and sound of the real thing; the magic and spontaneity of the live show and the technical brilliance of the studio recordings look no further then ZEPTUNE. Slowly building their very loyal following this young incarnation is something to experience! Brian Justin Davis as Robert Plant has worked with the very best in the business including Jimmy Sakurai from LED ZEPAGAIN and MR. JIMMY and is a startlingly stellar and accurate representation of the wonderful Robert Plant. Sammy "Page" Pierce is almost possessed by the majesty and beauty of Mr. Page, Tony McNair is indeed "Moby Dick" splashing and bashing with all the power and glory Of John Henry Bonham and our Multi-Instrumentalist is the absolute genius of Ellery "Wolfgang" Wolfe as the brilliant John Paul Jones on Bass, Keyboards, Mandolin. Let these gentleman bring it from Valhalla on home to you.