Tribute Bands in California

Hollywood-based 24K Magic is a Bruno Mars tribute band performing crowd-recognized hits including Uptown Funk, Locked Out of Heaven, and 24K Magic in a high-energy show with live musicianship, vocals, and choreography.

Los Angeles-based One Drop Redemption is a Bob Marley & The Wailers tribute band built around the feel of a classic 1978-era performance and the riddums of the One Drop.

Los Angeles-based Atomic Punks is a tribute to early Van Halen from the David Lee Roth era. Formed in 1994, the band has played well over 2000 shows across the United States and is closely connected to the Van Halen camp through David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony.

Los Angeles-based Led Zeppelin tribute Led Zepplica has been performing since 1989, with a setup that includes two Robert Plant vocalists available by request. The band has played locally, nationally, and internationally, including dates across the continental US, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Chile, India, and Russia.

Los Angeles-based Prince Again is a Prince tribute show fronted by a lead performer and backed by a live band, built around familiar hits including Purple Rain, Kiss, Let’s Go Crazy, and When Doves Cry.

Los Angeles-based Queen Nation is a Queen tribute band formed in 2004, featuring Gregory Finsley, Mike McManus, Pete Burke, and Parker Combs in the roles of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. The show focuses on Queen’s signature songs and the visual and musical feel of a classic Queen concert.

Beatles vs. Stones brings the Beatles vs. Rolling Stones debate to the stage as a mash-up duel featuring Abbey Road and Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones Show.

Strangelove is a Depeche Mode tribute focused on a career-spanning best-of set, from Speak and Spell to 2017’s Spirit. The show pairs recognizable songs with stage set pieces, costume changes, projection visuals, and vintage synth-driven detail.

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

Orange County’s Gilligan’s Island is a 7-piece cover band playing Yacht Rock and beachy hits with a playful castaway theme. Built for tiki events, clubs, corporate events, family-friendly concerts, cruises, weddings, casinos, and luaus.

7 Summers The Morgan Wallen Tribute is a Morgan Wallen song-focused tribute led by Bobby Zoppi. The show centers on recognizable hits including Whiskey Glasses, Wasted on You, Last Night, Sand in My Boots, and Up Down.

Damage Inc is a Southern California Metallica tribute band chosen by Metallica to take part in the band’s 2023 U.S. and Canada weekend takeover tour. Their set focus spans Metallica’s catalog from Kill ’Em All through 72 Seasons.

Los Angeles tribute band Jelly Soul - The Jelly Roll Experience honors Jelly Roll with a raw, high-energy performance shaped by Southern rock, country, and hip-hop influences, fronted by George “Little George” Galvez.

Rihanna Replay is a Rihanna tribute show led by Jazmine Rogers, built around recognizable hits including Umbrella and Diamonds. The show focuses on Rihanna’s style, vocals, movement, and live-performance feel.

Swift Nation Tribute Show is an unofficial Taylor Swift tribute led by San Diego vocalist Melody Ebner. The live band sing-along format covers songs from across Taylor Swift’s eras, from early country releases to later pop hits.

San Diego’s The Shakira Experience is a Shakira tribute band formed by seasoned musicians from the Rock en Español group Entre Nos, with lead vocals, dancers, and choreography built into the show. The set draws from Shakira’s early rock-influenced material through her reggaeton chart hits.

Aeromyth is a Los Angeles Aerosmith tribute band formed in 2002, performing familiar hits for concerts, casinos, festivals, private events, and corporate bookings. Their history includes U.S. dates plus shows in Mexico, Canada, and El Salvador.

DSB is a Journey tribute centered on the Steve Perry era, built around the band’s signature vocal sound. With broad cross-generational recognition, the act fits casino shows, fairs, festivals, and other mixed-audience events.

Los Angeles-based Dead Man's Party is an Oingo Boingo tribute band performing Boingo songs live for over a decade. Their 8-piece lineup is modeled after the original band, with a three-piece horn section and a frontman often compared to Danny Elfman.

Elite Elvis features James Kruk and The Big Boss Men in a live Elvis Presley tribute centered on rock and roll, humor, charisma, and a strong Elvis voice and look. Kruk has played Elvis for Steve Martin's Broadway tour of Picasso at The Lapin Agile and recorded as Elvis for Pawn Shop Chronicles.

Los Angeles-based NERD HALEN is a Van Halen tribute fronted by Hal Sparks, combining the band’s music with nerdy comedy. The lineup includes Caleb Rapoport, who is listed on the EVH Gear artist roster.

Past Action Heroes is a cover band with a fun, edgy spoof of small-screen heroes and a dance-party set built around accurate reproductions of favorite hits. They play more than 150 shows a year, including sold-out club dates at over 6 different clubs per month.

Strange Days is a Los Angeles-based tribute to The Doors, built around the feel of the band's live shows. The act offers a nostalgic, authentic take that celebrates The Doors' music and legacy.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1999, TLR "The Long Run" is an Eagles tribute band built around faithful live versions of The Eagles' chart-topping hits, with a clear focus on harmony and classic arrangements.

Twisted Gypsy is a Fleetwood Mac tribute band delivering a modern take on the music with all-live harmonies, fun stage banter, and raw, track-free performances.

Los Angeles Beatles tribute 4 Lads from Liverpool features a four-part lineup with members whose credits include Beatlemania, Rain, 1964 the Tribute, Beatlemania Now, BackBeat, and Twist and Shout.

90’s Rockshow is a live 90s tribute band with a real string section, focused on grunge, alt-rock, and 90’s pop-punk. The set includes songs associated with Nirvana, No Doubt, Alanis Morrissette, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Blink 182, Oasis, and more.

So Let Us Introduce to You, The Act You've Known for All These Years The John Paul George & Ringo Story, Starring Britain's Finest as The Beatles

Orange County’s Nirvanish is a Nirvana tribute focused on the sound of the records and the band’s live intensity, with full performances of Nevermind, In Utero, and Unplugged in New York plus familiar singles and deep cuts.

Space Oddity is David Brighton’s David Bowie tribute, centered on Bowie’s voice, look, and signature stage presence. Brighton has appeared alongside Bowie in TV commercials and has also portrayed Bowie on VH1.

This Was It is a 10-person Michael Jackson tribute band performing his biggest hits live. With no tracks or lip syncing, the show focuses on the music and the feel of the concert that never was.

Turn the Page is a Southern California Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band tribute focused on classic songs including Old Time Rock and Roll, Night Moves, Against The Wind, and Turn the Page. The band has sold over 200,000 iTunes downloads and was featured on CNBC News.

Los Angeles tribute band Classic Journey performs a fully live Journey show featuring Chad Smith on lead vocals. Built around the band’s iconic anthems and ballads, the set is designed for concert and party crowds alike.

Gypsy Dreams delivers a Fleetwood Mac tribute built around familiar songs including Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, You Make Loving Fun, Don't Stop, and Say You Love Me, plus solo work by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.

In The End is a Linkin Park tribute band founded out of love and respect for the band’s music. Its members are music industry veterans whose experience includes The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Rock Am Ring.