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BB on Keys
BIO

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.

 

 

Bernard Battle
BB & Co

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.

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Calendar

Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA

Sunday, March 12, 2023; 2 PM - 5 PM

with BB & Company

Coyote Bar & Grill - Carlsbad, CA

Saturday, March 18, 2023; 6 PM - 10 PM

with April & the Funk Junkies

Sycuan Casino & Resort - El Cajon, CA

Thursday, March 23, 2023; 7 PM - 11 PM

performing on the Lobby Stage with CEO's Rhythm Section

Humphreys Backstage Live - San Diego, CA

Friday, March 24, 2023; 8 PM - 12 AM

with Groove Squad

GlenBrook Health Center - Carlsbad, CA

Friday, March 31, 2023

with Kyle's Blue Trio

Old Town Blues Club - Temecula, CA

Saturday, April 1, 2023; 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

with Groove Squad

Jamul Casino - Jamul, CA

Friday, April 7, 2023; 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

Performing in the JIVe Lounge with Groove Squad

Coyote Bar & Grill - Carlsbad, CA

Friday, April 14, 2023; 6 PM - 10 PM

with BB & Company

NAMM Show / Anaheim Convention Center - Anaheim, CA

Saturday, April 15, 2023; 1 PM - 1:40 PM

performing on the ADJ Arena Plaza Stage with the Corvelles

Wedding / Ole Hanson Beach Club - San Clemente, CA

Saturday, April 15, 2023

with Lucky Devils Band

Del Mar Wedding Expo (Del Mar Fairgrounds) - Del Mar, CA

Sunday, April 16, 2023; 10 AM - 1:30 PM

with the Marcus Syndicate

Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA

Sunday, April 16, 2023; 5 PM - 8 PM

with BB & Company

Pala Casino Resort & Spa - Pala, CA

Wednesday, April 19, 2023; 6 PM - 10:30 PM

performing on the Center Bar with NuVintage 

Wedding / Martin Johnson House - La Jolla, CA

Saturday, April 22, 2023

with Lucky Devils Band

The Par Lounge & Deck - Ramona, CA

Saturday, April 29, 2023; 8 PM - 11 PM

with BB & Company

Old Town Blues Club - Temecula, CA

Saturday, May 6, 2023; 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

with Groove Squad

Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA

Sunday, May 7, 2023; 5 PM - 8 PM

with BB & Company

Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA

Wednesday, May 10, 2023; 6 PM - 10:30 PM

performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage

Private Event / La Jolla Women's Club - La Jolla, CA

Friday, May 12, 2023

with Lucky Devils Band

Private Event / Downtown - San Diego, CA

Saturday, May 13, 2023

with Verge

The Expo / Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar, CA

Sunday, May 16, 2023; 10 AM - 1:30 PM

with Marcus Syndicate

Wedding / Lorimar Winery - Temecula, CA

Saturday, May 20, 2023

with Lucy Devils Band

Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA

Wednesday, May 24, 2023; 6 PM - 10:30 PM

performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage

The Cove Bar & Grill - Murrieta, CA

Friday, May 26, 2023; 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

with Marcus Syndicate

Private Event - East County, CA

Saturday, May 27, 2023

with April & the Funk Junkies

Old Town Blues Club - Temecula, CA

Saturday, June 3, 2023; 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

with Groove Squad

The Holding Company - Ocean Beach, CA

Friday, June 9, 2023; 7 PM - 11 PM

with Wildside of SD

Wedding / Grand Tradition Estates Garden - Fallbrook, CA

Sunday, June 11, 2023

with Lucky Devils

Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA

Friday, June 16, 2023; 4 PM - 8:30 PM

performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage

Concert / Moreno Valley Civic Center Amphitheater - Riverside, CA

Saturday, June 17, 2023; 1:15 PM - 3 PM

with Groove Squad

Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA

Wednesday, June 21, 2023; 6 PM - 10:30 PM

performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage

The Par Lounge & Deck - Ramona, CA

Saturday, June 24, 2023; 8 PM - 11 PM

with BB & Company

Belly Up Tavern - Solona Beach, CA

Friday, June 30, 2023

with April and the Funk Junkies

Private Event / Lomas Santa Fe Country Club - Lomas Santa Fe, CA

Saturday, July 1, 2023

with April & The Funk Junkies

Birthday Party - Temecula, CA

Saturday, July 8, 2023

with Groove Squad

Old Town Blues Club - Temecula, CA

Saturday, August 5, 2023; 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

with Groove Squad

Wedding / Coasterra's Harbor Float - San Diego, CA

Saturday, August 19, 2023

with Lucky Devils Band

Corporate Event / Park Hyatt Aviara - Carlsbad, CA

Friday, August 25, 2023

with Lucky Devils Band

Wedding / San Diego Mission Bay Resort - San Diego, CA

Saturday, September 2, 2023

with Lucky Devils Band

Ramona Oaks Park Concert - Ramona, CA

Saturday, September 16, 2023; 6 PM - 9 PM

with BB & Company

Wedding / Tom Ham's Lighthouse - San Diego, CA

Saturday, September 30, 2023

with Lucky Devils Band

Old Town Blues Club - Temecula, CA

Saturday, October 7, 2023; 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

with Groove Squad

Wedding / Bluebird Farm - Fallbrook, CA

Saturday, October 21, 2023

with Lucky Devils Band

Wedding / La Jolla Country Club - La Jolla, CA

Saturday, November 4, 2023

with Lucky Devils Band

Old Town Blues Club - Temecula, CA

Saturday, December 2, 2023; 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

with Groove Squad

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Contact

Contact

Bernard Battle

Phone: (619) 850-5340
Email: BBonKeys@gmail.com

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