Posted by Nellie Bloom on Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Shake off the winter blues and pull on your dancing shoes!
Department of Rock Rockathon Danceathon
SuperHuey Power of Love Dance Party
Apple Z at The El Dorado Saloon
Mother Mayhem Rocks Jan's
Saturday, Feb 18th at Jan's Lounge 9pm
And coming up next weekend...
Hip Service Dance Party!
Nothing like great live music to make you feel like you really had a weekend. See you there!
Posted by Nellie Bloom on Fri, Jan 27, 2012
Mid Winter Party with SuperHuey!
Catch the hottest Tribute around before they take off for their Canadian tour. SuperHuey is the ultimate Huey Lewis Tribute and Black Oak Casino is where the party is this weekend. Be on the dance floor at 6 pm for a rockin' night of favorites. SuperHuey are all outstanding musicians and front man Roy Merlino is Huey Lewis. Listen here. Let the Power of Love warm you right up. See you there!
Posted by Nellie Bloom on Mon, Jan 09, 2012
Hip Service wins Bride's Choice Award!
Hip Service takes the wedding cake! Wedding Wire awards outstanding dance band Hip Service their coveted Bride's Choice 2012 Award . Thank you Wedding Wire and thank you to all our excellent and very Hip brides. Hip Service loves weddings and knows great planning makes a reception both joyous and seamless. With years of wedding and quality event experience, Hip Service is your entertainment partner and works with each wedding vendor to deliver the party of a lifetime.Hip Service is recognized for outstanding "on your feet" dance music and also offers "band within a band" configurations to create different ambiances during the reception. It's a smart, budget friendly way to infuse a celebratory mood throughout the evening. Hip Service often provides:
- Serene and beautiful ceremony music (acoustic guitar, piano, quartet..)
- Upbeat music for cocktails (favorites and current favorites)
- Cool, mood setting dinner music (vocalists, piano, saxaphone..)
- Sensational dance music (customized set lists for your reception)
- After Party DJ (because some people want to dance till dawn!)
The Hip Service team also provides all sound, staging, lighting, generators (if needed) extra microphones for speeches and MC services for the entire evening. Hip Service band leader Steve Bloom says "A reception with Hip Service means the only thing the Bride and Groom have to do is dance."
Thank you to our friends at Table 4 Photography. Hip Service not pictured.
Getting married? Congratulations! We're happy to take the stress right out of it. Call Melissa or Annie 916.354.9924 and we'll get you on the road to worry free wedding. Or email us! Happy Nuptials!
Posted by Nellie Bloom on Thu, Dec 08, 2011
The California Hall of Fame needed fun, exciting and theme appropriate entertainment and support for this important event and their first call was to Hip Entertainment. Thank you Hall of Fame team! Today's event will be memorable, inspiring, and a great party!
Kicking off and closing the event is classic California party music with Rubber Biscuit. Excellent, quality musicianship and an authentic, very funny Blues Brothers show.
Rubber Biscuit
Sacramento's Memorial Auditorium will be hopping tonight with Hall of Fame festivites and the arrival of the honorees. An insipiring and uplifting event - this year's inductees are proof that big dreams, perseverance and hard work deliver big rewards. The 2011 Inductees are:
Born in Montclair, New Jersey, Buzz Aldrin is a mechanical engineer, retired United States Air Force pilot and astronaut best known for his historic 1969 moonwalk on Apollo 11. Educated at the US Military Academy at West Point, Aldrin graduated third in his class with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He then joined the Air Force, where he completed 66 combat missions and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. After completing another tour of duty in Germany, he went on to earn his Doctorate of Science in Astronautics for his thesis on Manned Orbital Rendezvous at MIT. Excerpt from the California Hall of Fame
The Beach Boys’ music, with its trademark harmonies and lyrics, has brought the spirit of California all around the world. Perhaps more than any other musicians, the Beach Boys have symbolized the California Dream for over 50 years. Excerpt from the California Hall of Fame
Dr.Elizabeth H. Blackburn is a leader in telomere and telomerase research. She discovered the molecular nature of telomeres – the ends of eukaryotic chromosomes that serve as protective caps essential for preserving the genetic information – and the ribonucleoprotein enzyme telomerase. Currently Morris Herzstein Professor of Biology and Physiology in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California, San Francisco, Blackburn and her research team are working with various cells with the goal of understanding telomerase and telomere biology. Excerpt from the California Hall of Fame
Fr. Gregory Boyle was born in Los Angeles, one of eight children. Ordained a priest in 1984, he has worked in various locations in the U.S. and abroad, but is best known for his service as pastor of Dolores Mission in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles and for his creation of Homeboy Industries. This organization traces its roots to a program he created in 1988 to address the problems of gang-involved youth through positive alternatives, including establishing an elementary school, a day care program, and finding legitimate employment for young people. Excerpt from the California Hall of Fame
Doris and Donald Fisher
From the California Hall of Fame: Doris and Don Fisher had a simple idea: to make it easier to find a pair of jeans. In 1969, they revolutionized the retail industry by opening the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. Excerpt from the California Hall of Fame
Magic Johnson
Born Ervin Johnson, Magic Johnson is an NBA superstar, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Named the greatest point guard of all time by ESPN.com, Johnson excelled at basketball from the time he was in high school. In college, he helped Michigan State win the national championship and was chosen MVP. The Lakers selected him as the first pick in the 1979 NBA draft, and he became the first rookie to start in an All-Star game. The Lakers won the NBA championship, and Johnson became the youngest player to be playoff MVP. Excerpt from the California Hall of Fame
Edward Verne Roberts (January 23, 1939 – March 14, 1995) was an American activist. He was the first student with severe disabilities to attend the University of California, Berkeley. He was a pioneering leader of thedisability rights movement. Excerpt from Wikipedia
Amy Tan
Amy Tan (born February 19, 1952) is an American writer whose works explore mother-daughter relationships. Her most well-known work is The Joy Luck Club, which has been translated into 35 languages. In 1993, the book was adapted into a commercially successful film. Excerpt from Wikipedia
Justice Roger Taylor
During Justice Taylor's tenure, the decisions of the California Supreme Court became the most frequently cited by all other state courts in the nation. His 1948 opinion in Perez v. Sharp was the first instance of a state supreme court striking down a law prohibiting interracial marriage. Justice Taylor's many awards include the American Bar Association’s highest award for jurisprudence, the Whyte School of Law Medallion, and the ACLU Earl Warren Civil Liberties Award. Excerpt from the California Hall of Fame
Augusto Alves Santana (born July 20, 1947) is a Mexican-American rock guitarist. Santana became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion. The band's sound featured his melodic, blues-based guitar lines set against Latin and African rhythms featuring percussion instruments such as timbales and congas not generally heard in rock music. Santana continued to work in these forms over the following decades. He experienced a resurgence of popularity and critical acclaim in the late 1990s. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine listed Santana at number 15 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. He has won 10 Grammy Awards and 3 Latin Grammy Awards. Excerpt from Wikipedia
The Hip Entertainment team is honored to work with the California Hall of Fame on this important event. Uplifting, inspiring, admirable and a happy celebration of the strength and creativity found throughout California.
Need Hall of Fame worthy entertainment for your next event or fundraiser? A partner that will help you wow your A List crowd? Call Melissa or Annie and we'll get started solving all your event quandaries. 916.354.9924
Posted by Nellie Bloom on Wed, Nov 02, 2011
Lavish and Fabulous Entertainment!
A spectacular opportunity for brides to be and "just about there" wedding parties - the Lavish and Fabulous Bridal Event is happening Thursday, Nov 10 at 7pm. Held at premiere wedding venue Arden Hills Country Club, conceptualized and produced by Fearon May Events; Lavish and Fabulous promises to be inspiring, helpful and one heck of a party. Hip Entertainment and AEC Sacramento are providing excellent, exclusive artists for wedding entertainment.
Motoshi Kosako
Gifted harpist and musical prodigy Motoshi Kosako can provide traditional harmonious ambience for your lovely day. One of the few harpists capable of performing at outdoor locations - Motoshi is the right choice to underscore the beauty and quiet joy of your ceremony. Not quite traditional? Motoshi is one of the world's only Jazz Harpists. A cool, contemporary musical choice that will leave your guests uplifted and ready for dancing. Just back from touring Japan, Motoshi and his Trio or Quartet are now available for your beautiful day. A favorite wedding entertainment configuration is: Harp for ceremony, then groove to Trio or Quartet during cocktails and dinner. Motoshi recently completed recording and touring with the legendary Paul McCandless. World class, award winning musicanship for your gorgeous day.
James Cavern
Emerging artist James Cavern is a wedding favorite. Soulful vocals, acoustic groove and his own interpretation of John Mayer, Jason Mraz and today's best artists. A dedicated musician and exceptional original artist - James is also a wedding veteran and very much enjoys playing for newlyweds and their families. Here's a back in the day TV clip of James performing a favorite original and a cool, crowd pleasing version of Blackstreet's No Diggity. James is unique in his ability to deliver current, fresh music in a way that every generation will enjoy. Enter wedding happiness!
Mother Mayhem
Crowd pleasing wedding favorites Mother Mayhem will be performing on your feet dance music for Lavish and Fabulous attendees. Outstanding musicians delivering a tight, professional show - Mother Mayhem also has a stellar reputation for client service and flexibility. Happy to learn a special song for a special dance, provide DJ services and are resourceful in the case of last minute changes (weather, power..) Mother Mayhem delivers in all areas of wedding excellence. It's a dance till dawn kind of reception!
Nyla Crystal
One of the hottest wedding trends on both coasts is Middle Eastern entertainment. Come and enjoy consummate belly dancing professional Nyla Crystal as she takes you on a warm, heady adventure with her artistry. Authentic Egyptian musicians Flowers of the Nile accompany her as seen in this clip. Whether part of your tradition or an exciting alternative to western wedding regalia - Nyla Crystal and Flowers of the Nile will make your reception joy filled and memorable.
All artists performing at Lavish and Fabulous have met Hip Entertainment's rigorous quality and client service guidelines and are members of our Preferred or Exclusive Artist Rosters. You can rely on Hip Entertainment artists to be event entertainment partners and work closely with Fearon May Events so all you will have to do on your wedding day is celebrate. To get answers to the top 5 wedding entertainment questions read more here. Happy planning and we'll see you on the dance floor!
Posted by Nellie Bloom on Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Amazing entertainment! Your fabulous event needs it. But, besides the best possible music, comedy, casino, magic.. what else should you look for in entertainment that will make your party a screaming success? An ethical and conscientious (licensed, insured and bonded) agency will iron out most potential kinks during the prework for your event. In addition, hiring vetted, experienced entertainers will eliminate last minute emergencies and unhappy guests. The following Top 5 are the best predictors for selecting an event entertainment partner - verses an entertainer who is focused soley on stage time.
Timely
Is the contact person for the entertainment you are considering organized and on time? Do they return calls and emails in a timely manner? Do they plan allowing for traffic, new venues, parking issues.. or do they typically arrive just prior to showtime? One favorite example of timliness is master magician Jay Alexander, who routinely arrives an hour early and allows for unforeseen delays. Well before showtime he is relaxed, prepared and ready to amaze.
Responsive
How has the communication about entertainment content, start and end times progressed? Are your questions answered quickly and in a friendly manner? If not, your entertainment could have organizational issues that may negatively impact your party.
Proactive
Has your entertainment liason been proactive in communication with you? Have they initiated conversations or emails about expectations, arrival and departure, confirmation of details? Jay Alexander is beloved by Hip Entertainment for his "pre-gig" confirmation email. He'll be there at ___, he's looking forward to it and thank you for the opportunity. Love! Red flags are flying if you are chasing down your enterainment to get the last few questions answered.
Resourceful
Experienced entertainment is generally resourceful entertainment. Innumerable gigs build a broad knowledge base. Ask your entertainment provider how they have overcome challenges at performance venues in the past. Excellent entertainers should be able to switch to Plan B (or C) when the microphone has earsplitting feedback or the best lighting is located someplace besides the stage. Enchantingly resourceful Jay Alexander recently unplugged and relocated to the center of the audience for the best lighting and sound. A speedy solution that elevated the evening and avoided embarrassing "technical difficulty" delays.
Friendly
Gracious, appropriately attired and friendly entertainers add to overall event enjoyment - especially for the event organizer. Most often entertainers share at least some of the same areas as party goers. Mingling with friendly and gracious entertainers can be a high point for guests and enhance the entire experience. Conversely, irritable, self absorbed entertainers can absolutely extinguish a great party vibe. Again, amazing mentalist Jay Alexander shines at a recent event where he astounded guests with his magic and charmed them with his company. As you talk to your prospective entertainer - note demeanor and patience. Ask for an example of a time when guests approached them about their peformance or life as a performer.
Outstanding entertainment? Absolutely. Entertainers who join you as partners in delivering a phenomenal event? That's the key to seamless, memorable celebrations and happy, relaxed event organizers.
Amazed and entranced by charming master magician Jay Alexander? Call Melissa or Annie and we'll conjure him up for your next event. Or we'll dazzle you with another outstanding (friendly, resourceful..) entertainer from our steller, preferred artist roster. Watch your entertainment problems disappear! 916 354-9924 www.hipentertainment.com
Posted by Nellie Bloom on Mon, Sep 12, 2011
Hip Entertainment Announces Fall Auditions
Quarterly, Hip Entertainment auditions singers, dancers and musicians for working projects, as well as projects in development. If you are a dedicated musician or vocalist looking for an established, high quality, well managed, working band, please see our Artist page and submit your information. We are also available answer your questions by email.
For Fall Auditions we are especially interested in:
- Female Vocalists
- Male Vocalists
- Keyboardists
- Bass Players
- Guitar Players
Auditions start in September. The next audition cycle is in spring. It's your time, submit your promotional materials and let's get started.
We are committed to responding to audition hopefuls as quickly as possible. As we recieve a high volume of submissions, your patience and use of the Artist submission form on the Artist page is appreciated. Thank you.
Posted by Nellie Bloom on Mon, Aug 29, 2011
It's the hottest part of the summer and that means cool drinks and perfect after sundown dancing. Hip Service is delighted to perfom at two of our favorite events coming right up. See you on the dance floor!
SATURDAY, SEPT 10
A very fun night and a great benefit for the Fire Department.
Great people and a great cause.
SATURDAY, SEPT 17
A summer dance party tradition. Bring your friends!
Thank you Sacramento Magazine!
Hip Service is nominated for Best Sacramento Band! Now we need your vote! Please click on the "Best of" logo above, and it'll take you right to the ballot. Only two more days of voting! Thank you good people, we love Sacramento!
Posted by Nellie Bloom on Tue, Jul 12, 2011
Blasting out of the gate with three, spectacular outdoor shows - SuperHuey has arrived! Hot authentic vocals and some of the best musicians in Nor Cal perform high energy, iconic, feel good dance music. The best kind of summer concert. See you on the dance floor!
Friday, July 15th 7pm
Cameron Park Summer Concerts on the Green
Sunday, July 17th 5pm
Thursday, July 21 6pm
Posted by Nellie Bloom on Sat, Jun 25, 2011
Creative in a whole other way...
Hip Entertainment seeks the FB, Twitter, Tumblr savvy for a part time marketing internship in Artist Representation and Event Production. We produce concerts, concert series, weddings, community events, corporate parties and other events nationwide. Outstanding opportunity for people interested in SEO, 21st century marketing strategies, inbound marketing and blogging for dollars. Future wedding coordinators, event planners and professional performers are also encouraged to apply. Potential for paid position. After initial training, work from home (or dorm) opportunities are available. Hip Entertainment is a Drug Free workplace. Please send resume and writing sample to nellie@hipentertainment.com. For more information please email Nellie or call 916 354-9924.
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