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Contact Info

For Hip Service booking contact Steve Bloom at:

866-HIPBAND
(toll free: 866-447-2263)

916-737-2HIP
(916-737-2447)

steve@hipservice.com

or

Hip Service
14670 Cantova Way #220
Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
(FAX: 916-354-8748)


References are available upon request.

 

"What People Are Saying"

“THE BAY AREA’S TOP PICK FOR BEST WEDDING BAND”
San Francisco Magazine, June 2005

“THERE AIN’T NO PARTY LIKE A HIP SERVICE PARTY!”
www.splendora.com – Splendora - The Authority on Fabulous
San Francisco, Bridal Section

"You blew the doors off the place last night. Great job! I had people asking me where I found you and how you could be hired. Thanks for making our party a huge success. 

Eric Hansen
VP - Chief Information Officer
Waste Connections, Inc"
Corporate party
The Palms, Las Vegas 
"On behalf of Vista Del Lago PTSA, I would like to thank you for being a part of our 1st Annual Jeans & Jewels fundraiser. My enthusiasm in chairing this event all stemmed upon Hip Service providing the entertainment. The reason we were able to "sell" this event to over 350 guests was the fact that we told them this would be a FUN event! Thanks to you all, we achieved our goal. All we have heard is how fun our event was and how it was different than typical fundraisers. Hip Service is first class entertainment, and you have a whole new group of fans. THANK YOU for helping us make Jeans & Jewels a success!

Much Appreciated,
Lia Odell"
Jeans & Jewels Chairperson
Folsom, CA
March, 2009
"Steve:

Wow - What an amazing evening! Thank you so much for helping to make the party such a memorable event for Deanna. I will stay in touch and certainly refer to you others. I may be reaching out to you in the coming months for my dad's retirement party at the winery. 

Take care,

Steve"
Los Gatos, CA
March 2009
"Hi Steve,

Thank you! It was indeed a pleasure working with you. Coordinating the gig was about as seamless and easy as any transaction I've ever handled. We've received so many compliments about Hip Service and how you guys really ensured we got our groove on! Even our CEO commented how fantastic he thought you guys were. So let me just add my sentiment .. Hip Service is AWESOME! We will definitely keep you in mind for future events.
________________________ 
Gail Jones, PHR 
HR Communications | VSP Vision Care"
February 2009
"Hi Steve,
Many thanks to you and Hip Service for a wonderful show last night at the Inaugural Celebration. You all really helped create an event that was both meaningful and entertaining for Kevin Johnson and the audience – I especially loved that you started with “Celebration” and that it was combined with the confetti and the fireworks. I think last night truly set the stage for a bigger and better Sacramento!!!

Thank you again!
Sharon

Sharon L. Gerber
President
Six Degreez, Inc."
November 2008
"Hi Steve,

Thank YOU so much for being a part of our special day. You and the 
band played the biggest role in making everything fun and come 
together! I can not tell you how many people are raving about Hip 
Service. Our photographer emailed us to get your contact information 
and I know Tehama wants it as well (I'll get it over to them). 
Everyone could not stop talking about you guys and it was unanimous 
that Hip Service was the best band anyone had ever seen at a wedding.

Thank you so so so much again and we will continue to talk about you 
and the band for years and tell all of our friends about you!!!!

Megan Steven"
Tehama Golf Club
October, 2008
"Good morning Steve,
Wow! What a night! Hip Service was great!! I’ve had lots of wonderful comments. People who usually don’t stay for the dancing did this year!! Applause to you and Hip Service. I think you could tell that we wanted the party to keep going! Can you hold dates for next year: August 22, 2009 and August 29, 2009 (Not sure where we’re going to be next year. I have a couple of options in the works). Thank you again for everything! I’ll be in touch soon.

Martha Benabese"
Sysco Food Services
Sept, 2008
"You guys are the best band to come through here all season!
I highly recommend Hip Service for any wedding and I would use you if I was getting married! I would even pay to go to your concerts...that's how good you are. I look forward to working with you in the future.

Warm Regards,

Brooke Altman"
Director of Special Events
Viansa Winery - Sonoma, CA
June, 2008
"Thank you so much Steve, we had a blast. I had 20 plus phone calls on Saturday asking me 'WHERE DID YOU FIND THAT AWESOME BAND'. I am still buzzed on all your great music, my friends are still talking about Hip Service and how you made the wedding extra special."

Tim Kooyman, father of the bride
June, 2008
"Hi Steve:

Western Farm Service is definitely one of your biggest fans! The general feedback I've been getting is 'even better than last year!' I don't think they wanted the music to stop. I hear the hotel staff was enjoying your music & entertainment. And even some of the other hotel  guests were dancing in the hallway. Hip Service was the perfect way for us to end our three day meeting.

Thank you so much for working with me to come to Monterey. Hope you were able to enjoy the beautiful location on Sunday.

Best regards,
Debbi"

Debra Hatanaka
Western Farm Service - Central Valley Division
Jan, 2008
"Steve,
Thank you and thank 'Hip Service' for contributing to the success of the Best of Sacramento Party! We heard rave reviews about the entertainment. Everybody said they had a blast!. Sacramento Magazine and the March of Dimes sincerely appreciate you lending your time and talent to the event. Thank you!"

Natalie Paulsen
Director of Marketing
Sacramento Magazine
November 2007
"Hi Steve,

Russell and I just returned from our honeymoon and are inching our way back to reality. We just wanted to thank you tremendously for the party of a lifetime! The music sounded incredible, I think it was obvious that nobody wanted to leave the dance floor all night. So many people from all over the country told us that you were the best band they've ever heard. We were so sad that it had to end and wish that we could rewind and do it all over again. Big props on "As" - it sounded fantastic! Thank you also for recommending Doug and Meleva. They were great, and really helped set the tone for the evening.

It was great working with you and we hope to see and hear you again- I think we can convince anyone that there is really no other band to have at their wedding but Hip Service!

Best,
Jaclyn and Russell"
Napa, CA
September 2007
"Dear Steve,
It was a pleasure working with Hip Service on Samantha and Grant’s wedding. The band knows how to get a party started! Your professionalism and easy going attitude made the wedding amazing. Looking forward to working together in the future.

Sincerely,
Jessica & Kerry"
Blue Sky Events
www.blueskyevents.biz
Lake Tahoe, CA
August 2007
"Hi Steve and the Hip Service Band,

We want you to know what a great job you did for us on Sat. at the Resort. Everyone loved your performance and you really know how to get a party going and keep them begging for more when it is over! How many parties still have a full dance floor when the party is over? That is definitely a barometer for a great band! We also appreciate so much your flexibility and understanding in regard to the change in our scheduling due to the fire. We are forever grateful to you for still making our wedding celebration the best that it could be. Thank you, thank you, we can't wait to hire you again!

Sincerely,
Sheila and George Tichy
Megan and Chris"
Lake Tahoe, CA
August 2007
"The vows have been said, the cake has been cut, the guests have all gone home, but the memory of the wonderful evening lives on....

How can I even begin to find the right words to thank you and the band for the wonderful repeat performance? It was such a pleasure to work with you again. I have learned to surround myself with professional, competent people and it assures me of a fun carefree evening to enjoy myself, I have certainly done that with you Steve. Since we are now out of daughters please feel free to book another event next June because there will be no more Nylen girls weddings, but I so hope to cross paths with all of you again. From the bottom of our hearts thank you for helping us give such a wonderful memory to our daughter and our new son."

Linda and Jim Nylen
July 2007

"You were fabulous-- We can't thank you enough-- My sister-in-law said the next morning that even if you didn't have the beautiful decor-- that Band would have been enough to make a great party!! I know its hard to balance young- old and in-between but you really were great-- There was a period of time that Jordan wanted more DJ-- BUT when it was them alone only the kids were out there in a group -- once you guys took over you got the crowd going-- you made the evening a wonderfully amazing event-- your singers were just awesome-- I cant wait to have you again--- Many many thanks for making our evening such a terrific Party."

Gayle Glenn
June 2006
"Hi Steve:

Thank you! Hip Service was the perfect ending to our banquet and three day meeting! Your music was fantastic--your musicians and singers were fantastic! The music was excellent, the band was entertaining and gave so much energy to our crowd. I have never seen our people, or any other group, enjoy a band so much and react with that much enthusiasm. They obviously didn't want you to stop. I hope the members of Hip Service could see and feel that. My favorites: you coming down into the crowd playing your guitar and "What a Wonderful World."

I would be happy to give you references, in terms of the music and performance, as well as the professionalism in working with you to plan our event. Thank you also for making the adjustments--changing to an hour of dinner music, and omitting the last break. (I will also try to collect a few comments that I could pass on to you).

We have this event on the same weekend every year. Next year, it should fall on January 26. We haven't selected a location yet. How far would the band be willing to travel and what other arrangements do I need to consider if we are not in Sacramento?

Thank you, and please convey to the band what enjoyment their music gave to our group.

Debbi"

Debbi Hatanaka
January 2007
Western Farm Service - Central Valley Division 
"Hi Steve!

You guys are definitely the best band I have ever heard in the entire Bay Area. I will be proud and happy to recommend your services and will look in the next few days for good shots of you guys performing.

Regards,

Philippe Lee"
Jade Studios Photography, San Francisco
October, 2006
"Just got home from the concert in the park -- What an incredible show! Not only are you all talented but you are also true to the word 'performers". I loved the music and wished I had been able to dance more but even just listening and watching the show was a joy.
I took a few pictures and if they come out I'll email them to you. 
If you have a mailing list please put me on it.

Sincerely,
Vanessa Vachon"
Concerts in the Park, Ukiah 
August, 2006
Steve, 
Well, here we are...almost four weeks after our daughter's wedding reception, and people are still calling me about "That Band'! Comments include,"Best band ever!", "I never had so much fun dancing in my life", "Will they come here?", and "I could listen to them all night!" Even the wedding coordinator told me that everyone working the reception was dancing in the kitchen! Hip Service is an absolutely amazing and professional band. From the wonderfully talented and classy vocalists to the sax solo, you had us mesmerized. I want to thank you for making Cortney and Bryan's wedding reception an event to truly remember. Everyone had an amazing time and the evening turned into one big celebration from the very first song! Please pass along my heartfelt thanks to the band members. And thank you SO much for allowing my sister to perform with you. It brought the house down! Since she hasn't performed professionally for years, it was a thrill she will never forget. HipService was everything we were hoping for and more. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 

Sincerely,
Mary Itskoff"
Julia Morgan Ballroom Reception
San Francisco, July 2006
"Steve, 
Even a few weeks after my wedding on July 14th, my friends and family are still raving about one thing, above all else. . .the band!! 
We were all blown away by Hip Service, and on behalf of my parents, my new husband, and myself I want to thank you for performing at our wedding. As you could tell, everyone had an amazing time and the evening quickly turned into one big celebration - which is exactly what we wanted. We all had a blast! Please make sure to pass along my sincere gratitude to all of the band members. They are all so talented, and made the evening special by allowing my friends and family up on the stage, keeping the energy up, and performing their hearts out!
Thank you very much.

Sara Walker"
Lake Tahoe, CA
July, 2006
"Wow - What an Awesome group! Hip Service demonstrated the high energy our organization is accustomed to. They were very talented and had great performance attire. They listened to our requests for a nice mix of fast and slow music, communication with the band was very easy they were quick to respond to emails voicemails etc. Many members of our organization have been raving about the performance, and those that missed it were jealous! Thank you again Hip Service!"

Barbara D,
IJO Conference - Reno, NV 
7/18/2006
"WE CAN'T EVEN BEGIN TO THANK YOU AND THE ENTIRE BAND FOR THE WONDERFUL MUSIC WE HAD TO ENJOY AT THE WEDDING...YOU MADE IT SO MUCH FUN WITH THE GREAT MUSIC SELECTIONS AND THE ENERGY THAT EVERYONE FELT COMING FROM THE STAGE...REMEMBER THAT WE HAVE ONE MORE DAUGHTER TO MARRY OFF, SO DON'T CHANGE A THING...YOU ARE THE BEST !!!!!!! I WISH I COULD FIND THE CORRECT WORDS TO REALLY EXPRESS MY FEELINGS BUT YOUR PERFORMANCE WAS SO INCREDIBLE THAT IT TRULY LEFT ME SPEECHLESS, AND THAT IT ISN'T SO EASY TO DO !! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR HELPING US GIVE OUR DAUGHTER THE WEDDING WE HAD SO HOPED FOR. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS WE THANK YOU....

FONDLY, LINDA NYLEN"
Mother of Bride 
June, 2006, Lake Tahoe
Dear Steve,

Not only were our guests, committee and our management thrilled with your performance for us at our 2005 Spring Gala “Deco and Diamonds”, they were doubly thrilled again, this year!!! 

It was made very apparent to me that Hip Service “must” appear again! So, May 6, 2006 was another fabulous evening for Easter Seals! As your dancers waited and posed by the dramatic entrance to the ballroom it was made very easy for our guests to feel invited in as the great dance music started to rock the house! It is amazing what a difference one year can make. We had more people dance this year and a great many more people in the room and they stayed til the end of the evening – very unusual for our group. It had to be because of your fantastic vocals, dancers and, specifically, the whole experience! 

It has been a joy to work with and get to know you, Steve. You have a fabulous band in Hip Service and your agency is wonderful to work with! Continued best of luck and I hope all your clients are as happy as we are to work with you. I would recommend Hip Service, and you, to anyone who wants to listen to me go on and on about your tremendous music and entertainment!


Sylvia Wolf
Sr. Vice President, Development
Easter Seals Bay Area
June, 2006
"We hired Hip Service to perform at our wedding. Their classic jazz set was the perfect accompaniment for the wedding dinner. And then, when the dancing began, they really showed what a professional class act is all about! Everyone loved the band and so did we. Our out of state guests now believe that weddings in California are really fun, partly because of the great bands...and none could have been better than Hip Service!!!

Paul and Bernadine Bratovich"
May, 2006
Villa Toscano, Amador CA 
"Dear Steve,
Thank you for bringing so many smiles to so many faces. Hip Service was fabulous! I really appreciate your talent and effort to make our Shalom School fundraiser so much fun. Your band rocks!! I look forward to sharing many more parties together. Wishing you all the best,

Ken and Nancy Fahn"
Shalom School, Sacramento CA
November 2005
"Hi Hip Service - You were fabulous! You were outstanding! I loved every person in that band. You were amazing, you were loving, you were fabulous, you were great...what else can I say? You were just perfect. Thank you! And what lovely, lovely people that are in your band. Everyone is raving about you. From my heart to yours – you made me one very happy mother! Thank you."

Doris Patell, mother of the bride
Sacramento, CA
November, 2005 
"Dear Steve,
Thank you for being a major part of our daughter, Janelle’s, wedding. We’ve been to many L.A. parties and your band outshines them all. We feel very lucky to have found you. Your group has an incredible sound and your enthusiasm rubs off on everyone which makes a party successful. Please keep me informed about events you will be performing so my husband and I can come. My friends and I are always looking for a place to go. Thanks again, we loved you!

Doreen and Richard Hirsch"
El Dorado Hills, CA
9/29/05
"Hello Steve - Jeff and I wanted to thank you guys for an incredible performance at our wedding. We truly had a great time and we received many wonderful compliments on the band. We apologize we got upstairs so late...I don't know what happened. Nevertheless, thank you all for playing later than planned. It truly was appreciated. Also thank you for learning Let's get it Started by the Black Eyed Peas..it certainly was a hit! Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you guys play in the future!

Sincerely,
Kristen and Jeff Ramseyer"
Lake Tahoe, July 9th 2005
"Dear Steve & the Hip Service Band --

Thank you SO much for making our June 11th wedding so incredible!! You are SUCH a great band — People are still talking about you guys! I was so pleased with your talent and your professionalism. It was a true pleasure to work with you! We loved you! Thanks again,
Jen Mikacich"
Sacramento, June 2005
"HIP SERVICE ROCKED THE HOUSE!

I can't begin to tell you what a great job you all did for us on Saturday night, there hasn't been that many people on the dance floor at one time since we began this charity dinner nine years ago. I have only one regret and that's my inability to get out and enjoy all of it for myself. As I'm sure you are aware, when it's your gig, it's your work and you can't delegate without worrying about everything. Since last Saturday, I have received more phone calls telling me what a fabulous time was had and could we please get the band again next year. So the questions I have for you are these. Did you have a good time working with us, did we treat you good and were you well fed? Most important however, will you work with me again next year? I hope the answers are all yes and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks very much for providing such wonderful entertainment,

Pepper"

Captain Scott Pepper
Roseville Fire Fighters Local 1592
Engine 1 B Shift
March 2005

"Hi Steve!

What a show you put on at my wedding reception! Everyone is still talking about it. They say it was the best wedding they've ever been to and I know it's because everyone was rockin' until the very end. Everyone, including myself, was very impressed! I've seen your band several times, as you know, and you never fail to exceed my expectations. My family is trying to figure out when we can hire you again!

Anyway, you made my night. Everything was well-planned and so much fun! Thank you for being organized and accessable as well. I'll see you at Harlow's on the 23rd. I'm bringing the troop with me - we can't get enough!

Sincerely, 
Jeanine Rupert (O'Brien)"
Sacramento Wedding, June 2004

"We were looking for a band that could play real funk music (not the fluffy fake stuff) and get everyone out on the dance floor going crazy.  Hip Service had the whole crowd hooked from the first song.  They exceeded even our incredibly high expectations.  We are passionate music fans and we go to a lot of weddings all over the country - but I have never heard anything like this before.  At the end of their last set all of our 150+ guests crowded the floor to chant "One more song!!  One more song!!"...have you ever heard of that at a wedding?  Not to mention that they were kind enough to indulge us.  If you want to throw a wedding bash that no one will ever forget, along with beautiful dinner jazz and an Into the Mystic that made my mom cry, I highly recommend you look no further."
 
Brian and Erin Egan
Wedding Clients

"Steve & Hip Service,

Thank you for doing such an incredible job at our wedding reception. You guys were phenomenal and I know the space was a bit tricky (Maritime Museum, S.F.). Also, Steve, you were very patient with us — thank you!"

Monica & Dan Loos
San Francisco, CA  
January, 2004

"Hip Service was simply fantastic. You are an incredibly talented group of musicians who know how to create an incredible atmosphere. You had everyone dancing from six years old to sixty years old. Most of all, you were amazing to work with from start to finish. You were flexible, responsive and had a great attitude. No request was too small or too large: from the p.a. system for the ceremony to learning a new song for our first dance, you did what you said you would in an extremely professional manner. (By the way, that was a great version of “She’s No Lady”). Everyone we talk to from the wedding says the same thing: 'We had an incredibly fun time at your wedding and the band was amazing.' I don’t think it’s a coincidence. Thank you for helping us create a truly special event and thanks for just being great people. You’re definitely the best-kept secret around. We’d hire you again in a second."

David and Karen
Wedding Clients
San Francisco, CA

“Hello Hip Service!  I want to say THANK YOU for your contribution in making this year's Holiday Party a HUGE success! Our employees had a wonderful time and have not stopped talking about how incredible the music was!  You guys are AWESOME!

Thanks again!”

Jessica @ Eclipse Solutions, Inc.

December, 2003

"Hip Service put on an outstanding show for our Christmas Party. They came out with great energy and a perfect set of music, I highly recommend them for any event and will definitely use them again!"

Marcus Davis
Chase Manhattan Bank -  Regional VP
December 2003

"Thank you, Hip Service, for the outstanding show.  You have all contributed to the overall success of THINK BIG 2001 SOLANO COUNTY FAIR. What a treat it was to have the group perform. I personally thank you, and I found Hip Service to be a great surprise with a solid performance and great stage production. Hip Service demonstrated outstanding professionalism. Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon at the Solano County Fair."

Scott Foster
Entertainment Director
Solano County Fair, Vallejo CA

"Stacey and I just returned from our honeymoon in Hawaii and have said to one another every day since the wedding, 'Hip Service was fantastic!'   The band really rocked the reception at the Kohl - we were so happy to book you guys and have you perform so well; all of our guests continue to rave about you to us as well.

Thank you all so much for putting on a great show.  We are going to recommend you to all of our friends........we all had a blast!!!

All the best ..."

Chris and Stacey
Burlingame, September 2003

Wow! That performance was just awesome! The band is fabulous — you saved the event, just as Chris said. Thanks again for everything and for making the wedding so much fun! Looking forward to working together again soon.

Michelle Martin
Custom Celebrations
San Jose, CA  
September, 2003

"I just wanted to say THANK YOU for playing such incredible music at our wedding. You are all SO VERY talented and we truly enjoyed ALL of the music you shared with us, our family, and our friends. YOU ROCK!"

Jessica Stein and Mathew Colvin
San Francisco, CA

"Hip Service -- how can I thank you enough? All week I've been answering phone calls and cards from guests saying this was the best party ever! You are truly the greatest band in the world. Thank you for making Bill's 40th B'day party a special night we'll never forget."

Jodi & Bill Palmer
Sacramento, CA

"You guys were great! Our primary goal for the reception was to have people *dance* - and that's exactly what happened. You sounded awesome (many, many guests commented on the high quality of the sound) and the dancing was a blast. Thank you also for the flexibility with respect to playing one long set. You exceeded our expectations, and helped to make for a great wedding party."

Katie and Tom Wood
Wedding Clients
San Francisco, CA

"HIP SERVICE served up an electrifying performance!  The classic soul and dance tunes were fun for everyone - a fantastic addition to BalloonFest at Serrano.  The group was professional, detailed and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend HIP SERVICE - but only if you want your event to be a sure-fire success!"

Janet Scherr
Serrano Associates
El Dorado Hills, CA  

"Once again, thank you for an amazing night. I swear a band can either make or break the night and you guys absolutely made the night.  I think you have many new fans! I am getting email from all over, asking, "who was that great band?" I highly recommend Hip Service to any bride who wants her guests to get up and dance!"

Elizabeth Estberg
Wedding Client
San Francisco, CA

"Hip Service absolutely is the BEST group we have ever had and Sacramento is lucky to have you. What a great evening! Let's re-book for next year. Your professionalism and flexibility is so appreciated. Thank you for everything!"

Sheri Ziperian
Crocker Art Museum
"Summer Madness" Benefit
Sacramento, CA

"On behalf of the Jubilee Committee, I want to take this opportunity to thank Hip Service for their outstanding performance at the Rocklin Jubilee! We received rave reviews about their performance from hundreds of citizens after the Jubilee.  We are hopeful that the group will return next year.

Hip Service always displayed professionalism and was a pleasure to work with prior to the event, after the event, and most importantly during the event. They went above and beyond to make our entertainment the success that it was!"

Michele Young
City of Rocklin
Community Services & Facilities Supervisor

"A phenomenal performance for the second year in a row! Our New Year's Eve at the DoubleTree Hotel was an incredible night thanks to Hip Service, and all of our guests could not stop talking about what a great band you are. What a party! I really appreciate all of your help and support leading up to the event and please pass on my thanks to the entire group."

Barry Miller
Director of Food and Beverage
Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento

"My first experience working with Hip Service was a memorable one. My clients, Robert Mondavi Winery, were ecstatic! It took all of 30 seconds for the band to have the entire dance floor full, and that's the way it stayed for the rest of the evening. The group was punctual, easy to work with, and their sound system was great. I would highly recommend Hip Service and plan on using them in the future."

Armando Miranda
Phoenix Entertainment
Calistoga, CA

"Thank you, Hip Service, for making our Holiday Gala such a memorable evening. We were so excited to have Hip Service this year and everyone is still talking about it. The dinner music was perfect, and once the dancing started, they couldn't stop. Nobody wanted to go home!"

P.D., Asp
River City Bank

"From the website and demo tapes, I assumed that Hipservice would be pretty darn good.....in fact you were AWESOME!  I am still having people ask me 'Where did you find that band?!'  Everyone is telling us that our wedding was the best they have ever been to....in large part because Hipservice.  We were so glad that we had you play for us and hope to get you back down here for a party sometime next year."

Lars and Sabrina
Wedding Clients

“We had heard great things about Hip Service, but you far exceeded our expectations. You blew the roof off the house! Thank you for a great concert and we are hoping you will come back next year.”

Carol Spain
Tallac Association Director
Valhalla Arts and Music Festival
South Lake Tahoe, CA

"Their performance was superb! Audience reaction -- WOW! Excellent song selection! Terrific vocals! Musicianship and professionalism are top notch. The only thing wrong was that we couldn't listen longer! Your time on stage was just too short. Hip Service rules!"

Melanie Polka
Promotions Director
KHYL-FM (COOL 101.1)
Sacramento, CA

"We chose Hip Service for our wedding reception because we hoped your music would compel ALL of our guests to get up and dance.  In fact, everyone not only danced the whole night but also did not want to stop dancing when the end of the reception approached!  Thanks Hip Service for helping make our wedding day as much fun for everyone as we hoped it would be!  When our guests have shared their impressions of our wedding day they always compliment the 'incredible band.'

Thanks also for helping emcee our wedding!  Your professionalism definitely helped us have an amazing time at our own wedding!"

Brian and Erin
Wedding Clients

"The best band we have had around here in a long time! A great group and very easy to work with ... Would love to have Hip Service come back soon!"

Barry Cannon
Owner, Max's Carriage Room
Placerville, CA

"Your selection of music was perfect and kept the dance floor filled to capacity all night long. Everyone just loved the show. Let's re-book now for next year!"

Aldo Pineschi
Roseville Splash! Director

"Thank you, Hip Service! You made our holiday benefit a spectacular success. Your upbeat funky sound kept our guests happy, dancing, and donating!"

Helen Norris
Starbucks Coffee Company

"Hip Service was fantastic! What a “Rockin’ Fourth of July!”

Sherrie Stone
Foundation for Napa Recreation
Napa, CA

"Outstanding vocals! Highly professional ... Hip Service is the best group we've had here in a long time."

Dan Williams
Entertainment Director
Shakey Jake's Lounge, Holiday Inn
Sacramento, CA

"Hip Service was everything we hoped for. You guys were a breath of fresh air as we faced difficult logistical challenges. Very impressed with your flexibility and professionalism ..."

T.J. Thomas
Entertainment, California Exposition & State Fair
1997 Fourth of July Freedom Festival

"They are so great! I got married last month and I wish I had hired them!"

Event Organizer
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

"Hip Service was fantastic and created an exciting and fun-filled atmosphere, tailored to the occasion. What a great sound! The audience loved having the band ... and it made the occasion very special."

Kay Roman
Private Party
Sacramento, CA

"Thank you for all your work and talent which helped make our 9th annual Black Tie and Tennies better than ever!  Everyone has been talking about how they loved the band. Lets rebook for next year!"

Kathy Hill
Executive Director, People Reaching Out
Sacramento, CA

"HIP SERVICE made this year's International Technology Conference extra memorable.  This is our single most important event of the year, and everyone had such a good time on the last night of the conference. Caesar's Tahoe was rockin'! Let's re-book now for next year's conference!"

Chuck Hansen, President and CEO
Hansen Information Technologies

"Thank you for making our last night of the Roseville Tuesday Night series a huge success! Everyone loved your music. We have had a lot of bands play here, and Hip Service is beyond compare ..."

Marilyn Garnett
Director, Hometown Affair Event Planning
Roseville, CA

"Continued success!  You guys are definitely happening... all the greatest music the way it was meant to be played. What a great sound!"

Steve Trejo
Program Director, KHZZ, 104.3 FM


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Venues & Clients

  • A.G. Spanos Companies
  • Alldata Corporation
  • Amador County Fair
  • American Cancer Society
  • American Pacific Mortgage
  • American Diabetes Association
  • American Lung Association
  • American River Salmon Festival
  • Anheuser-Busch
  • Arden Hills Country Club
  • Beazer Homes
  • Black Tie and Tennies
  • BMW
  • Builders Association of Northern Nevada
  • Caesar’s Tahoe
  • Cal Expo
  • California Dried Plum Festival
  • Calif Perishable Foods Council
  • California State Assembly
  • California State Fair
  • California State University
  • CBS Radio, Inc.
  • Chancellor Media/AM-FM Radio
  • Chase Manhattan Bank
  • Cisco Systems Inc.
  • City of Auburn - Black & White Ball
  • City of Benicia - Waterfron Festival
  • City of Napa
  • City of Rocklin
  • City of Roseville
  • City of Sacramento
  • City of Ukiah - Concert in the Park
  • City of Vacaville
  • Clear Channel Communications
  • Crocker Art Museum
  • CSUS Multicultural Center
  • Del Norte Clinics, Inc.
  • Donors for Diversity Awards Banquet
  • DoubleTree Hotels
  • E*Trade
  • Easter Seals Bay Area
  • Ebara Technologies
  • Eclipse Solutions
  • El Dorado County Fair
  • El Dorado Hills Community Services Dept.
  • El Dorado Hills School District
  • Electronic Arts
  • Elk Grove Unified School District
  • Fair Isaac
  • Fairfield Tomato Festival
  • Feather Falls Casino
  • Genentech
  • Granite Bay Country Club
  • Hansen Information Systems
  • Hard Rock Cafe
  • Harrah’s Tahoe
  • Hewlett-Packard
  • Hyatt Regency, Lake Tahoe
  • Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO)
  • Infinity Broadcasting, Inc.
  • JMC Homes
  • Johnson Ranch Racquet Club
  • John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Lake Tahoe Volunteer Firefighters Association
  • Lennar Corporation
  • MAGIC 101.1 FM --  KHYL Radio
  • Make A Wish Foundation
  • Maloof Sports & Entertainment
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association
  • Northern California Rhythm & Brews Festival
  • Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (PACRAO)
  • Pacific Mortgage
  • People Reaching Out
  • Pepsico Corporation
  • Perry-Smith LLP
  • Placer County Fair
  • Plumpjack Inn, Squaw Valley
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • PRIDE Industries
  • Quail Surgery Center
  • Red Lion’s Sacramento Inn
  • Remax Gold
  • Reno Hilton
  • Rhythm & Ribs Festival - Cal Expo
  • River City Bank
  • Robert Mondavi Winery
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities
  • Roseville Firefighters Local 1592
  • Ross Communications
  • Sacramento Capital Club
  • Sacramento Children’s Home
  • Sacramento County Parks & Recreation
  • Sacramento Downtown Partnership
  • Sacramento Food Bank
  • Sacramento Kings
  • Sacramento Magazine
  • Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
  • Sacramento News & Review
  • Sacramento River Cats
  • Sacramento Theatre Company
  • Sacramento Women’s Wisdom Project
  • Serrano Associates
  • SAP (Systems Applications and Products)
  • Society for the Blind
  • Solano County Fair
  • Solar Power, Incorporated
  • South Lake Tahoe Valhalla Music Festival
  • South Placer Breast Cancer Endowment
  • Starbucks Coffee Company
  • Sutter Club
  • Sutter Hospitals Foundation
  • The Hot New Z - 104.3 FM
  • Tilton Pacific Contstruction, Inc.
  • Tower Records
  • Umpqua Bank
  • University of California Regents
  • United Way of Sacramento
  • Valhalla Festival of the Arts
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • W.E.A.V.E.
  • Western Farm Service
  • WIND Youth Services
  • Zila Dental Supply

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"In The News"

June 2007  Sacramento Magazine names Hip  Service as 2007 “Best of Sacramento” party band.

 

December, 2006 — Hip Service wins the Central Valley's “Best Dance Band” award at the 2006 STAMMMYS!

 

December, 2006 — Hip Service wins "Best Dance Band" runner-up award, 2006 National Music Awards - 6th Annual Dance Band Awards

 

November, 2006 — Hip Service opens for Huey Lewis and the News!

 

November, 2005 — Hip Service opens for Tower of Power!

July, 2005 HIP SERVICE wins the Sacramento Sounds of Soul Music Award for “Best R&B Group”!

June 7, 2005 Hip Service's debut CD Uncovered is released!

June, 2005 — Hip Service to play “Best of Sacramento” in November 2005. This is the largest “Best of” party in the U.S. With 6000+ attending.

June, 2005 — San Francisco; Hip Service is a top pick by San Francisco Magazine as one of the Bay Area’s best wedding bands!

May 23, 2005 Hip Service announces that it has signed a promotional deal with Clear Channel to promote its debut CD, “Uncovered.” As part of the agreement, Clear Channel, in association with its Sacramento-based affiliate, KHYL-FM, V101.1, will be showcasing the band with commercial spots, on-air artist interviews, remote giveaways, and airplay. Hip Service's debut CD is scheduled to be released July 7, 2005 at record stores and online.

July 17, 2004, Modesto, CA — Hip Service is featured at the Modesto Xclamation Festival in the “World’s Largest Outdoor Disco” spanning four whole city blocks of pure dance energy! Performing on the Mega 100 stage, Hip Service plays to 15,000 in attendance, opening for the Dazz Band and Rose Royce.

May 29, 2004, Vacaville, CA – HIP SERVICE to headline for their 4th consecutive year at the “Northern California Rhythm & Brews Festival” at Travis Credit Union Stadium.

May 5, 2004, Antioch, CA – HIP SERVICE is going in the studio recording basic tracks for their first CD of original music. Under guidance of produce Jeff Tamelier (Tower of Power, Jefferson starship, Cold Blood), the band is recording a collection of hip grooves reminiscent of old school groups like EWF, TOP, Sly & The Family Stone, and Parliament. Throw in a bit modern Jamiroquai funk and Lenny Kravitz attitude, and you have the making of the new HIP Collective funk.

December 31, 2003, Sacramento, CA – HIP SERVICE brings in 2004 celebrating New Years Eve with local fans at Harlow’s Nightclub to a sell- out house for the 2nd consecutive year. 

November, 2003, Sacramento, CA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chooses HIP SERVICE to provide entertainment at pre-inaugural events and Sacramento’s Chamber of Commerce “Welcome to Sacramento” party and inauguration events.

August 27, 2003, Sacramento, CA – HIP SERVICE is chosen again in 2003 by the California State Legislature as “California’s Party Band” to perform at the annual “End of Session” Bash!

August 13, 2003, Las Vegas, NV – HIP SERVICE makes their Las Vegas debut at the Rio. 

August 3, 2003, Sacramento, CA – HIP SERVICE headlines “Sacramento’s Biggest Picnic” at the West Sacramento Waterfront Park, sponsored by Clear Channel V101.1 radio.

July, 2003, Sacramento, CA  – HIP SERVICE announces CD to be released in 2004. Producer Jeff Tamelier (Tower of Power, Jefferson Starship, Cold Blood) joins the group to produce their first release of original music.

May 24, 2003, Vacaville, CA – HIP SERVICE headlines the Northern California Rhythm & Brews Festival at the Travis Credit Union Stadium,Vacaville CA. Guest artist Mic Gillette, original member of Tower of Power, sits in with horn section.

March 14, 2003, Roseville, CA – Sponsored by Clear Channel V101.1, HIP SERVICE opens the “New Classic Jukebox” nightclub, the legendary nightspot is under new ownership and once again becomes the place to dance in Roseville and Rocklin areas.

November 20, 2003, Sacramento, CA – HIP SERVICE performs at Northern California’s largest indoor party, ‘The Best of Sacramento,” sponsored by Sacramento Magazine. 

February 22, 2002, Sacramento, CA -- HIP SERVICE in concert with Con Funk Shun at Cal Expo.  Kicking off the largest celebration of Black History Month in Northern California, HIP SERVICE opens Black Expo 2002 with a sell out crowd.

December 31, 2001, Sacramento, CA -- HIP SERVICE shares the stage with Grammy Award winners Midnight Star at the region’s hottest New Years Eve Bash.  Sponsored by Clear Channel Media, this Old School and R&B New Years Eve Bash is a sell out.

March 30, 2001, Sacramento, CA -- HIP SERVICE chosen to perform with Evelyn Champagne King at the V101.1 FM  R&B and Old School radio station’s one year anniversary concert.

May 5, 1999, Sacramento, CA -- HIP SERVICE opens for Malo in a blow out Cinco de Mayo concert.

June 2002, Raley Field -- Black Tie and Tennies with Sacramento River Cats

May 2001, El Dorado Hills, CA -- Serrano Balloon Festival -- HIP SERVICE headlines the Serrano Balloon Festival to an estimated 10,000 in attendance.  

June, 2000, Arco Arena -- Black Tie and Tennies with Sacramento Kings  

AWARDS

2002, 2001, 2000, 1999,  Sacramento CA -- SAMMIE (Sacramento Area Music Awards) nominated four consecutive years for “BEST R&B/FUNK BAND”.

June 2002, Sacramento, CA -- HIP SERVICE nominated “Best R&B Group” for Sounds of Soul Music Awards. HIP SERVICE opens the awards show at the Radisson Grove.

June, 2001, Sacramento, CA -- HIP SERVICE lead vocalist Bruce Lacy wins “BEST MALE VOCALIST” at the Northern California “Sounds of Soul” Music Awards.

PRESS COVERAGE

July 2001 - Feature article, Mountain Democrat
December 2000 -- Cover story, Sacramento Bee Ticket
December 1999 - Cover story, Tahoe Daily Tribune

RADIO APPEARANCES

July 2004 - Mega 100 FM
May 2004 -
V101.1 FM

March, 2001 KHYL
Dec, 2000  KHYL
Dec, 1999
 KHZZ
Nov, 1999
 KHYL  Kool Oldies
Sept, 1999  Mix96
May, 1999 KHZZ  Hot New Z

 

 

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