Serving San Diego
Vintage Jazz for San Diego's Grand Occasions
San Diego throws elegant events against a beautiful backdrop — Gaslamp Quarter ballrooms, Coronado's storied waterfront, La Jolla's clifftop estates, and Balboa Park's Spanish-Renaissance halls. It's a city that knows how to celebrate, and Old Hollywood glamour fits right in.
Ashley Anne & The Carnations bring polished vintage jazz, swing, and Rat Pack sets to San Diego weddings, galas, and corporate celebrations. We travel south regularly from Los Angeles — share your date and venue and we'll confirm availability.
Occasions
Events We Play in San Diego
Coastal & Historic-Hotel Weddings
Waterfront ceremonies and grand-hotel receptions — romantic standards for cocktail hour, swing that fills the floor at the reception.
Galas & Fundraisers
Museum, hotel, and country club galas with featured performances and elegant ambience worthy of the cause.
Corporate & Convention Events
Downtown and waterfront conference dinners, client receptions, and award nights delivered with planner-friendly reliability.
Gatsby & Vintage-Themed Parties
Speakeasy nights and Roaring Twenties celebrations with era-true hot jazz and flapper styling.
Local Knowledge
Playing San Diego's Rooms
San Diego events often live near the water — resort terraces, harbor decks, and garden courtyards — so we plan for open-air acoustics and a PA scaled to the space. Indoors, the city's historic ballrooms and Gaslamp venues get the full Old Hollywood treatment.
We coordinate directly with venue and banquet teams, keep volume guest-friendly, and bring the same polish to a Coronado ballroom that we bring to a downtown rooftop. Travel from Los Angeles is routine for the band.
Past venue credits include Disney's Club 33, The Hollywood Roosevelt, Vibrato Grill Jazz, The Cicada Club, Spago Beverly Hills, Disneyland, and Carnegie Hall — with regular appearances aboard The Queen Mary in Long Beach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of events do you perform for?
Weddings, corporate events, galas and fundraisers, holiday parties, private celebrations, brand activations, and vintage-themed events across Southern California — from elegant cocktail hours to full featured performances. Tell us about your event and we'll recommend the right fit.
Do you perform for corporate events?
Absolutely. We regularly perform for holiday parties, client appreciation events, award dinners, and gala receptions. Corporate planners appreciate our clear communication, punctual setup, and polished presentation.
Can you provide different ensemble sizes?
Yes. From an intimate trio for cocktail hours and dinners to the full Carnations ensemble with horns for a featured performance, we'll recommend the configuration that suits your space, guest count, and atmosphere.
Do you bring your own sound equipment?
Yes — we bring a professional PA and microphones scaled to your venue, and we keep volume guest-friendly so conversation is always comfortable. If your venue has house sound, we're happy to coordinate with their team.
Can you play during cocktail hour or dinner?
That's one of the things we do best. Elegant background sets — think bossa nova, French café, and Old Hollywood standards — keep the room warm and conversational, then we can raise the energy when it's time to dance.
Can guests dance to the music?
Please do! Our swing, Rat Pack, and 1950s sets are built for dancing, and we read the room to keep the floor moving all night.
Planning a specific occasion? Weddings · Corporate Events · Gatsby & Speakeasy Events
Bring Old Hollywood to San Diego
Share your date, venue, and vision — we'll reply promptly with availability and a recommendation for your event.
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