
Bio
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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.


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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.
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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.

Scripps Ranch Summer Concert / Hoyt Park - San Diego, CA
Sunday, September 10, 2023
with Verge
Coyote Bar & Grill - Carlsbad, CA
Tuesday, September 12, 2023; 6 PM - 10 PM
with BB & Company
Ramona Oaks Park Concert - Ramona, CA
Saturday, September 16, 2023; 6 PM - 9 PM
with BB & Company
Coyote Bar & Grill - Carlsbad, CA
Tuesday, September 19, 2023; 6 PM - 10 PM
with BB & Company
Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA
Wednesday, September 20, 2023; 6 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage
Jamul Casino / JIVe Lounge - Jamul, CA
Friday, September 22, 2023; 9:30 PM - 1:30 PM
with Groove Squad
Corporate Event / L'Auberge Del Mar - Del Mar, CA
Saturday, September 23, 2023
with Lucky Devils
Coyote Bar & Grill - Carlsbad, CA
Tuesday, September 26, 2023; 6 PM - 10 PM
with BB & Company
Wedding / Tom Ham's Lighthouse - San Diego, CA
Saturday, September 30, 2023
with Lucky Devils Band
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, October 1, 2023; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
The Kraken - Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Friday, October 6, 2023; 9 PM - 1 AM
with Marcus Syndicate
Corporate Event - San Diego, CA
Saturday, October 7, 2023
with Lucky Devils Band
Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA
Sunday, October 8, 2023; 6 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage
Wedding / Mingei International Museum / Balboa Park - San Diego, CA
Saturday, October 14, 2023
with The Lucky Devils Band
Wedding / Bluebird Farm - Fallbrook, CA
Saturday, October 21, 2023
with Lucky Devils Band
Coyote Bar & Grill - Carlsbad, CA
Wednesday, October 25, 2023;
6 PM - 10 PM
With Man! I Feel Like Shaina
Charity for Battered Women's Shelter / The Crossing - Carlsbad, CA
Thursday October 26, 2023
with NuVintage
Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA
Friday, October 27, 2023; 4 PM - 8:30 PM
Performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage
Private Event / Rancho Mirage, CA
Saturday, October 28, 2023
with Groove Squad
U Touch Charity Event / Powerhouse Park - Del Mar, CA
Friday, November 3, 2023
with April & The Funk Junkies
Wedding / La Jolla Country Club - La Jolla, CA
Saturday, November 4, 2023
with Lucky Devils Band
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, November 5, 2023; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
Sycuan Casino Resort / Rank & File - El Cajon, CA
Friday, November 10, 2023; 9 PM - 1 AM
with Groove Squad
Private Event / La Quinta, CA
Friday, November 17, 2023
with Groove Squad
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, November 19, 2023; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA
Friday, November 24, 2023; 4 PM - 8:30 PM
Performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage
Coyote Bar & Grill - Carlsbad, CA
Wednesday, November 29, 2023; 6 PM - 10 PM
with Man! I Feel Like Shania
Birthday Party - Rancho Sante Fe
Friday, December 1, 2023
with April & The Funk Junkies
Corporate Event - Encinitas, CA
Saturday, December 2, 2023
with Lucky Devils Band
Private Event - San Diego, CA
Friday, December 8, 2023
with Groove Squad
Belly Up Tavern - Solona Beach, CA
Friday, December13, 2023; 9 PM - 10 PM
with Shania Twain Tribute Band
Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA
Wednesday, December 27, 2023; 6 PM - 10:30 PM
with Groove Squad
Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA
Saturday, December 30, 2023; 4 PM - 8:30 PM
Performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage
Temecula Outdoors Concert / City Hall - Temecula, CA
Sunday, December 31, 2023; 8:30 PM - 10 PM
with Groove Squad
Private Event / Admiral Baker Golf - San Diego, CA
Saturday, January 13, 2024
with Groove Squad
Wedding - Escondido, CA
Saturday, January 27, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Wedding / The Casino San Clemente - San Clemente, CA
Saturday, May 18, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Wedding - Newport Beach, CA
Saturday, June 1, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Private Event / Birthday Party
Saturday, June 8, 2024
with April and the Funk Junkies