
For your wedding, holiday party, fundraiser, corporate event, Quinceañera, anniversary or private party, Susie Hansen and her crew of talented musicians will play the best of Latin and American dance music. Susie fronts the band on violin and vocals with two other great musicians -- the terrific Cuban-American vocalist George Balmaseda and the dynamic vocalist and guitarist Kaspar Abbo.
The band has received many wonderful reviews, including one from Phil Elwood of the San Francisco Examiner, who describes the band this way: “It’s a sizzling, swinging Salsa band. The whole room was jumpin’ for joy.” According to Don Heckman of the Los Angeles Times, "Hansen was a ball of energy, creating an atmosphere of high voltage excitement.”
Click here for a list of Bridal Shows and Expos where you can come and see the band play live, and hear the wide variety of music we offer for a special event. We will perform songs from the many musical styles we can play for your wedding or other event. We have free tickets available for some of the shows. Please go to our Bridal Shows and Expos page for more info, or contact us to request a free ticket, good for up to 5 people.
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The Susie Hansen Band has performed all over Southern California, at the Playboy Jazz Festival, Fiesta Broadway, the Los Angeles County Fair and the Newport Beach Jazz Fest. We have played for various special events, including the Inauguration of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigos, La Opinión's 70-year Anniversary Celebration, a movie premiere for Jennifer Lopez, a private event at the Los Angeles home of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Acadamy Awards events, Grammy events, exhibition openings for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and many New Year's Eve celebrations on the Queen Mary. We have played outdoor community concerts in nearly every city of Southern California. We have toured in the United States, playing jazz festivals and concerts from San Jose to Toronto and New York City. The band has played countless weddings and special events, and we have an extensive list of corporate clients.
Violinist Susie Hansen is the musical director of the band, and has recorded or appeared as a guest artist with Tito Puente, Vikki Carr, Los Van Van, Orquesta Aragon, El Gran Combo, Sonora Ponceña, Orquesta Broadway and others. Her two CDs, "The Salsa Never Ends" and "Solo Flight," have received extensive airplay across the United States, Canada, Europe, South America and Asia. There are two singles from her current CD that have charted well for over a year with club and radio DJs throughout the United States. Five songs from her CDs have been included in six different salsa, jazz and Latin compilations in the US and Europe.
"The band is fabulous, the crowd truly enjoyed the performance."
- Stephanie Ross, K-BIG 104, Los Angeles
"By far you have the best music in Los Angeles and it's a joy to have you with us
during our Gala."
- actress Carmen Zapata, Bilingual Foundation of the Arts
"Thanks so much for making such great music. You were terrific at our
wedding--awesome!"
- Salsa promoter Albert Torres
"Your music was appreciated by all those present. Without your participation, our
event would have not been as successful, elegant and entertaining."
- Sandra Eckhardt-Miranda, Macy's
"You and your band were excellent! You all looked great, too. We didn't have to worry
about a thing. It was great to see so many people dancing--everyone had so much fun
thanks to you!"
- Thomas and Deanne Lopez, wedding reception
"Your musical selections were right on from the first set through the last
note."
- Ron Silverman, City of Hope
"It's a sizzling, swinging Salsa band. The whole room was jumpin' for joy."
- Phil Elwood, San Francisco Examiner
"Hansen was a ball of energy, creating an atmosphere of high voltage
excitement."
- Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times
"Hansen and her L.A.-based group achieve a rhythmic groove that's nothing less than
hypnotizing."
- Mark Holston, Jazziz Magazine
"The Susie Hansen Band kept the dance floor crowded. It is one of the hardest working,
most popular bands on the Latin scene today."
- Myrna Daniels, LA Jazz Scene
"What violinist Susie Hansen delivers can be summed up in a single word: energy. Her
approach to the rhythmically dynamic music is infectious."
- Zan Stewart, Los Angeles Times
For information about booking your special event or wedding, contact us by e-mail or by phone at 323-224-8006. We can send you a free demo DVD, sampler CD, brochure and song list.