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.
Wedding / The Gallery Herb Wood - San Diego, CA
Saturday, April 20, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Wedding / El Cajon, CA
Saturday, April 27, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Jamul Casino - Jamul, CA
Friday, May 3, 2024; 9 PM - 1 AM
Performing in the JIVe Lounge with Groove Squad
Wedding / Europa Village Wineries & Resort - Temecula, CA
Saturday, May 4 , 2024
with The Lucky Devils Band
Humphrey's Backstage LIVE - San Diego, CA
Friday, May 10, 2024; 8 PM - 12 AM
with Groove Squad
Elks Lodge - Encinitas, CA
Saturday, May 11, 2024; 5 PM - 8 PM
Performing for a children's fundraiser with BB & Company
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, May 12, 2024; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
USC Scholarship Event / Carlsbad Flower Fields - Carlsbad, CA
Thursday, May 16, 2024; 8:30 PM - 10 PM
with Man! I feel Like Shania (Shania Twain Tribute Band)
Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA
Friday, May 17, 2024: 4 PM - 8:30 PM
Performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage
Wedding / The Casino San Clemente - San Clemente, CA
Saturday, May 18, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Fairbanks Ranch Concert by the Lake - Fairbanks Ranch, CA
Sunday, May 19, 2024; 5 PM - 7 PM
with April and the Funk Junkies
Casino Pauma - Pauma Valley, CA
Thursday, May 23, 2024; 7 PM - 11 PM
Performing in the Red Parrot Lounge with Dyversity
Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA
Friday, May 24, 2024: 4 PM - 8:30 PM
Performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage
Wedding / Sinclair on G Street - San Diego, CA
Saturday, May 25, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Wedding / Newport Beach Country Club - 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
Downey Artist Concert Series / White Sands - La Jolla, CA
Wednesday, June 12, 2024; 7 PM - 8 PM
with The Corvelles
Coyote Bar & Grill - Carlsbad, CA
Friday, June 14, 2024; 6 PM - 10 PM
with April & The Funk Junkies
Juneteenth Concert - Moreno Valley, CA
Saturday, June 15, 2024
with Groove Squad
Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA
Sunday, June 16, 2024; 6 PM - 10:30 PM
Performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage
Wedding / San Diego Museum of Art (Balboa Park) - SAn Diego, CA
Saturday, June 22, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA
Friday, June 28, 2024; 4 PM - 8:30 PM
Performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage
Lorimar Winery - Temecula, CA
Saturday, June 29, 2024; 8 PM - 11 PM
with Lucky Devils Band
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, June 30, 2024; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA
Saturday, July 6, 2024; 4 PM - 8:30 PM
Performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Friday, July 12, 2024; 7 PM - 10 PM
with BB & Company
Wedding / Omni La Costa Resort & Spa - La Costa, CA
Saturday, July 13, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Lorimar Winery - Temecula, CA
Sunday, July 14, 2024; 7 PM - 9 PM
with Groove Squad
Big Moval Rocks Show - Moreno Valley, CA
Thursday, July 18, 2024
with Groove Squad
Wedding / Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa - Torrey Pines, CA
Saturday, July 20, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Fast Times - San Diego, CA
Friday, July 26, 2024; 7 PM - 10 PM
with Blue Rockit
Jamul Casino - Jamul, CA
Saturday, July 27, 2024; 9 PM - 1 AM
Performing in the JIVe Lounge with Groove Squad
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA - San Diego, CA
Sunday, July 28, 2024; 5PM - 8PM
Performing for a Benefit for the flood victims with Supreme Legacy.
Wedding / Tower Beach Club - San Diego, CA
Saturday, August 3, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, August 4, 2024; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
Ramona Oaks Park Concert - Ramona, CA
Saturday, August 17, 2024; 6 PM - 9 PM
with BB & Company
Downey Artist Concert Series / White Sands in La Jolla - La Jolla, CA
Wednesday, August 21, 2024; 7 PM - 8 PM
with the Supreme Tribute
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Friday, August 23, 2024; 7 PM - 10 PM
with BB & Company
Valley View Casino & Hotel - Valley Center, CA
Saturday, August 24, 2024; 8 PM - 12 AM
Performing on the Main Stage Bar with The Verge
Private Event / Dana Point, CA
Saturday, August 31, 2024
with The Verge
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, September 1, 2024; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
Wedding / Omni La Costa Resort & Spa - La Costa, CA
Saturday, September 7, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Pala Casino Spa & Resort - Pala, CA
Friday, September 13, 2024; 4 PM - 8:30 PM
Performing on the Center Bar Stage with NuVintage
Wedding / Kona Kai Resort & Spa - San Diego, CA
Saturday, September 14, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Jamul Casino - Jamul, CA
Saturday, September 21, 2024; 9 PM - 1 AM
Performing in the JIVe Lounge with Groove Squad
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, September 22, 2024; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
Wedding / Kona Kai Resort & Spa - San Diego, CA
Saturday, September 28, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Wedding / Lomas Sante Fe Country Club - Lomas Sante Fe, CA
Saturday, October 5, 2024
with Lucky Devils Band
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, October 13, 2024; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
Old Town Blues Club - Temecula, CA
Saturday, October 19, 2024; 8 PM - 11 PM
with Groove Squad
Lorimar Vinyard and Winery - Temecula, CA
Friday, October 25, 2024; 6 PM - 9 PM
with Groove Squad
Wedding / Layfette Hotel - El Cajon, CA
Saturday, November 2, 2024
with The Lucky Devils Band
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, November 3, 2024; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, November 24, 2024; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday, December 8, 2024; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
Old Town Blues Club - Temecula, CA
Saturday, December 28, 2024; 8 PM - 11 PM
with Groove Squad
Kimball Coastal Eatery - National City, CA
Sunday December 29, 2024; 5 PM - 8 PM
with BB & Company
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