Bands in San Diego, California

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.

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.

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

San Diego-based Amor Prohibido is a seven-piece Selena tribute band active since 2014. Fronted by Nira Perez, the band focuses on an accurate live recreation of Selena's music and 90's-era stage feel.

Baby Bushka is a San Diego Kate Bush tribute featuring 8 singing and dancing performers. The show combines recognizable songs from across Kate Bush’s career with atmospheric staging, choreography, and multimedia elements.

Billy Nation delivers a Billy Joel tribute built around the classics of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, led by pianist and vocalist Adam Shapiro. With grand piano, saxophone, harmonies, and audience engagement, the show focuses on the music, look, and feel associated with Billy Joel onstage.

Jimmy's Buffet delivers a Jimmy Buffett tribute built around the hits, deep cuts, and a tropical party setup with live congas, steel drums, and themed stage elements. A clear fit for singalong crowds, dance-friendly rooms, and Parrot Head events.

San Diego-based Livin' On A Prayer delivers a Bon Jovi tribute built around major hits, big singalongs, costumes, video screens, and 3 part harmonies. Fronted by Las Vegas award winning tribute artist Eric Sage, the show is booked nationally and world-wide.

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 playing together plus regional and national band experience to a detail-driven live set.

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 in Washington, D.C.

Young Guns is a country cover band for corporate events, cruise ships, festivals, weddings, casinos, and clubs, playing country hits from the 60’s through today. Their show also includes country rock and country-styled versions of rock anthems.

Because You're Mine is a San Diego tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter, starring Charles Evans Jr. and Caitie Grady Evans. The show features 23 hit songs plus sketches, stories, and concert moments in a full-evening format.

Mighty Cash Cats is a Johnny Cash tribute act covering the early hits through the American Recordings era, including Johnny Cash and June Carter duets. The band has toured in the USA, Las Vegas, Europe, Ireland and Israel for festivals, fairs, casinos, theaters, performing art centers, and corporate events.

Santana Ways is a Southern California tribute band dedicated to the music of Santana. Formed in 2012, they bring a Latin and blues rock set centered on the heart, soul, rhythms, and sound of Santana’s music.

San Diego’s The Legends are an eight-piece Motown, Doo-Wop, and early Rock ’n’ Roll show band founded by Howard Blank in 1987. They offer anything from a 30-minute revue to a full evening of dancing, with costumes, choreography, and tributes spanning the 1950s through 1970s.

40 Oz To Freedom is a Sublime tribute band touring the United States and internationally. Led by singer and guitarist Dane Scott, the act is built around his musical resemblance to Bradley Knowell.

San Diego’s ALT2K covers 90s and 2000s alternative rock with three booking formats: male-fronted with Eric Vaughn, female-fronted with Miranda Ramos, or a dual-vocal full showcase. Repertoire includes Nirvana, Foo Fighters, No Doubt, Paramore, Alanis Morissette, and more.

San Diego reggae act Cappo Kelley plays Lovers Rock Reggae with songs made famous by Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott, Dennis Brown, Beres Hammond, John Holt, and Bob Marley, plus mashups, originals, and 3- to 6-piece band options for a wide range of events.

Cheap Tricked is a Southern California tribute to Cheap Trick featuring costumes, replicas of the band’s unique instruments, checkerboard staging, classic hit songs, and showmanship. The group has performed shows all over the country.

Entre Nos is a San Diego Rock en Español tribute band formed in 2024, performing a two-hour set of hits by Shakira, Soda Stereo, Maná, Selena, and other iconic artists. A clear fit for festivals, private events, and corporate functions.

Southern California-based Faux Fighters is a Foo Fighters tribute 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-based Oasis tribute band with a clear, direct format for buyers seeking an Oasis-specific act.

Good Company is a San Diego tribute to Bad Company, built as an authentic concert re-creation with costuming, role play, English accents, and close replication of the studio recordings.

Oceans is a six-piece Pearl Jam tribute from San Diego, formed in late 2017. The band plays the hits along with deeper cuts, with a set built for both longtime fans and first-time listeners.

Robot RoK is a Daft Punk tribute featuring extraordinary replica helmets, a huge custom-built full production LED stage, and a husband-and-wife on-stage team. Their high-energy set blends electro anthems, club hits, and their own remixes.

Run the World – The Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child Experience is a tribute show built around Beyoncé solo hits and Destiny’s Child favorites, featuring a lead performer with dancers and vocalists. The set includes Crazy in Love, Single Ladies, Survivor, Say My Name, and Run the World (Girls).

Substance is a San Diego-based New Order tribute band, now in its 6th year. The band performs 60 to 95 minute sets, draws from 3+ hours of material, and includes classic Joy Division songs that New Order still plays live today.

San Diego’s The Doves of Peace are an 80s hair metal cover band founded by Randy Paul in 2024. They debuted at Peacefest during San Diego Comic-Con 2025, performing 12 shows built around glam-metal visuals and songs associated with major 80s rock and metal acts.

San Diego-based Total Distortion is a tribute to Social Distortion, formed by singer Don Vercelli and backed by Chris Cunningham, Shawn Barry, and Angel Elias. The band has performed in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.

U2America is a San Diego-based U2 tribute band built around an authentic U2 sound and the showmanship the band is known for. The group includes experienced U2 tribute musicians with hundreds of shows behind them and plays everything from festivals and theaters to clubs and private parties.

Tribute package featuring The Cure and Duran Duran. Includes The Cured, entering their sixth year with 250+ shows in the U.S. and internationally, and Los Angeles-based ARENA performing a career-spanning Duran Duran best-of show.