Draft Republic - San Marcos

My name is Todd, and I write and perform warm, stripped down, folk rock/pop music. The covers that I perform are similar to the style of music I write (see sample list of recent covers below). Since I have plenty of originals and covers to choose from, I try to keep my setlists open in order to adapt to my audience, in the moment. I often blend popular covers into my original songs, so that I can pay homage to my influences. I love to perform to crowds of all ages, and try to interact with folks whenever the opportunity presents itself. Upbeat, fun, and groovy is the vibe I aim for.... keeping those toes tapping! Venues I have performed at: Karl Strauss ~ Brewery Gardens The Roxy Encinitas Carruth Winery ~ Solana Beach Carruth Winery/Tipping Pint ~ Oceanside Carruth Winery ~ Carlsbad The Crossings ~ Carlsbad North City (Newtopia) ~ San Marcos Gaslamp Tavern ~ Downtown San Diego Mission Brewery ~ Downtown San Diego Grange Garden ~ Solana Beach Zago Gallery/Gallery Blu ~ Solana Beach Sofar Sounds Concerts ~ Barrio Logan + El Cajon Newtopia Cyder ~ Scripps Ranch Twisted Horn Mead & Cider ~ Vista Draft Republic ~ San Marcos The Crosby Club ~ Rancho Santa Fe Recent covers: Me and Julio down by the schoolyard - Paul Simon American Girl - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce Learning to Fly - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (Sittin' On) the dock of the bay - Otis Redding Free Falling - Tom Petty Let Me go - Cake We are going to be friends - The White Stripes Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - The Beatles Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stampleton Eight Days a Week - The Beatles Englishman In New York - Sting Michelle - The Beatles The Suburbs - Arcade Fire Casey Jones - The Grateful Dead Kansas City - Fats Domino Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheels Into The Mystic - Van Morrison Twistin' & Groovin' - Leon Bridges I Got Stripes - Johnny Cash It Ain't Me Babe - Bob Dylan Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash Me and Paul - Willie Nelson Angela - The Lumineers

My name is Joe Cardillo & I am available for weddings and corporate/private events and can provide any of the following options: - Acoustic guitar and vocals - Live looping one man band (vocals, guitar, sax, percussion) all performed live in the spot with no pre-recorded tracks - Saxophone with backing tracks - DJ and wireless roaming sax at the same time I have years of experience playing over 2,000 shows of these types. I have an extensive setlist of over 800 cover songs and you can customize your musical playlist for your event; including but not limited to Jazz, Adult Alternative, Rock, Blues, Country, Pop, R&B, Top 40 and more. I also perform weekly in the SoCal region, and can be heard, or auditioned "live" at your request. I have top of the line PA systems (have 3 different PA setups if needed for different zones/rooms), dance lights, uplighting, wireless handheld mics, and clip on/lapel mics. I pay close attention to details and can work with you and/or your coordinator to make it a fun smooth event. For DJ/Emcee and live music services, I am extremely comfortable with any/all genres, great at reading the crowd and can either provide a nice gentle blanket of sound to set the mood or keep it upbeat and energetic! I started playing music 3rd grade & now play guitar, sing and play 12 other instruments as well as DJ. I have a degree in Music Performance from College of the Holy Cross and have toured all around the country playing in almost every state. I've opened up for International Acts such as Sister Hazel, Everclear, Donavon Frankenreiter, Dispatch, Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Phil Solem (The Rembrandts). I have multiple music endorsements, and have played countless corporate events including Kaiser Permanente, Intuit, HG Fenton, Lockheed Martin, Booking.com, The San Diego Gulls, Reef, San Diego Charitable Foundation, etc. Music has always been a passion of mine and I am so grateful to have always been a full time self-employed musician! I love to create musical experiences with people and would be honored to play for you!

Michael Hill is a seasoned musician with a passion for delivering unforgettable live experiences. With a musical journey spanning 14 years, Michael has become a fixture in the vibrant Southern California music scene. Since childhood he fine-tuned his guitar and vocal abilities across an array of venues, from cozy eateries to bustling festivals and exclusive private events. From intimate gatherings to lively celebrations, Michael Hill delivers an unparalleled musical experience. With a diverse repertoire he ensures that every performance is a memorable journey leaving a lasting impression on all who have the pleasure of experiencing his talent firsthand.

Hi guys! I’m a freelance singer/songwriter based out of San Diego, CA. I play acoustic guitar and sing accompanied with a loop pedal that allows me to add percussion, bass, and solo over my guitar tracks to bring a more full sound. I play a variety of genres including classics, rock, hip-hop, country, reggae, and top hits. I have played in multiple touring reggae-rock bands traveling throughout the east and west coast. I’ve played at venues such as Hard Rock Hotel, The Hyatt, Triton Charters, Malarky Charters, Tin Roof, Whiskey Girl, Tipsy Crow, Sandbox, multiple breweries/wineries, and many more! I am professional, always on time, and a crowd pleaser!

My name is Lee Melton, a musician here in Carlsbad. I have officially been playing gigs in San Diego area since May of 2022. I had played music for some local bars and friends in Florida during college, but really got pushed by my wife and kids to play music for folks here in California. My performances are driven by my voice and accompanied by my acoustic guitar. I really enjoy all genres of music from multiple generations. I tend to keep the music upbeat with the rhythm of the guitar and do my best to read the crowd with song selection. My artist list is always growing, but some the artists I enjoy playing are: Jack Johnson, Tyler Childers, Zach Bryan, Donavon Frankenreiter, James Taylor, Ben Harper, Elton John, The Eagles, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime, Garth Brooks, Morgan Wallen, Bruno Mars, most 90’s pop rock, CCR and other various artists from 70’s to current.