Bio
A career on the keyboards. You are sure you have heard it before, but you’ve never heard anything quite like this. Playing not just the notes, but truly working it. It must be heard the way it’s supposed to sound. This is only one of Bernard’s fortes. How does he do it? Bernard Battle studied and learned from the masters of each genre he plays...this includes funk, reggae, old school, classic rock, blues & Motown.
Bernard was originally self-taught, largely influenced by jazz organist Jimmy Smith and groups like Booker T & the MG’s. He started with the trumpet in the 4th grade, which he played for 12 years, this experience has given him the unique ability to duplicate horn parts on his keyboard to sound the way horn players would performing live.
BB invests his time & efforts in reproducing music from original recordings, programming his synthesizers to recreate horns, strings, organ, acoustic & electric piano in addition to any other instruments or sounds needed for a particular song. This results in a stronger, more authentic sound. BB only uses top-of-the-line keyboard synthesizers, sound rigs, and all other equipment to create the absolute best sound possible.
If your group has an upcoming event in which you desire to include the sounds of horns,
strings, or any other parts performed, but stage size and/or budget does not permit the inclusion of extra musicians, Bernard is the specialist to remedy this. Please note that, if you choose to use sequences, tracks, or any other pre-recorded, music you will be prohibited from the spontaneity of changing volume dynamics as well as the length and/or format of a song during a LIVE performance.
BB is a professional through & through who is currently the musical director for 2020 funk/jazz trumpeter and recording artist Clarence Teddy Kyle (CTK & The Black & Tan). Bernard has also received an Artist Endorsement from QSC...his personality & stage presence sets him apart from the rest.
BB & Company consists of 4 highly talented musicians/vocalists who specialize in high energy dance music. In addition, we offer smooth jazz and other soft music selections for your dining and/or cocktail listening pleasure.
Our experience and small numbers allow us to keep our cost affordable, while not sacrificing the high quality sound of our music.
All music performed by BB & Company is 100% LIVE...no sequences & no tracks.
Please contact us for your personalized quote, or any additional info you may need.
San Diego's premier R&B quartet for special occasions.
Offering the absolute best funk, old school & Motown music...performing it 100% LIVE (no tracks or pre-recorded music).
Creating an enjoyable experience by offering lively musical & visual entertainment.
Coyote Bar & Grill - Carlsbad, CA
Saturday, January 22, 2022; 6 PM - 10 PM
with NuVintage
Tio Leo's Lounge - San Diego, CA
Friday, January 28, 2022; 7 PM - 10 PM
with BB & Company
Old Town Blues Club - Temecula, CA
Saturday, January 29, 2022; 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
with The Groove Squad
Private Event / Oceanside, CA
Sunday, January 30, 2022
with The Marcus Syndicate
Pala Casino Spa & Resort / Center Bar Stage - Pala, CA
Wednesday, February 2, 2022; 6 PM - 10:30 PM
with Wildside of SD
Coyote Bar & Grill - Carlsbad, CA
Friday, February 4, 2021; 6 PM - 10 PM
with Wildside of SD
Sycuan Casino - El Cajon, CA
Saturday, February 5, 2022; 8 PM - 12 AM
with The Corvelles
Wedding / La Hacienda - San Diego, CA
Saturday, February 12, 2022
with BB & Company
Humphreys by the Bay / BackStage Live - San Diego, CA
Saturday, February 12, 2022; 8 PM - 12 AM
with Wildside of SD
Pala Casino Spa & Resort / Center Bar Stage - Pala, CA
Wednesday, February 16, 2022; 6 PM - 10:30 PM
with Tribal Funk
Carlsbad Cultural Center - Carlsbad, CA
Saturday, February 19, 2022; 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
with The Corvelles
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, February 20, 2022; 4 PM - 7 PM
with BB & Company
Par Lounge - Ramona, CA
Saturday, February 26, 2020; 8 PM - 11 PM
with BB & Company
Pala Casino Spa & Resort / Center Bar Stage - Pala, CA
Wednesday, March 9, 2022; 6 PM - 10:30 PM
with NuVintage
Humphrey's by the Bay / Backstage Live - San Diego, CA
Saturday, March 12, 2022; 8 PM - 12 AM
with Wildside of SD
Old Town Blues Club - Temecula, CA
Sunday, March 13, 2022; 1:30 PM - 5 PM
with The Groove Squad
Old Town Blues Club - Temecula, CA
Friday, May 13, 2022; 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
with The Groove Squad
Wedding / La Jolla Women's Club - La Jolla, CA
Saturday, May 14, 2022
with The Lucky Devils Band
Private Event - Long Beach, CA
Saturday, June 4, 2022
with NuVintage
Wedding / Lomas Sante Fe Country Club - Solona Beach, CA
Saturday, July 9, 2022
with NuVintage
