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About García

Rock & Roll Power Trio. Performers of the best repertoires with incredible showmanship. Guaranteed to blow your mind!

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Function band

London

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Formed in February 2025, in London, García is a power trio that brings an explosive blend of energy and musical depth to the rock scene. The group is comprised of Filipp Krisan backbone of the rhythm section, Stephen Jones on bass with his unique finger-style, and leading the charge is Carlos García, the band's charismatic frontman on lead vocals and guitar. What sets García apart is their exciting and electrifying live performances, driven by the incredible energy of each member and a profound synergy born from their varied musical roots. The band’s sound weaves together influence from rock, blues, soul, and progressive music, creating a distinctive and powerful musical experience to most modern bands.

García

5 out of 5

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García's Reviews

5 out of 5

I can’t praise Garcia enough, amazing band, friendly, professional. Played such an amazing range of songs. We have had so many comments since our party about how great the band were and how they made the party amazing. They had everyone up dancing and having a great time. Worth every penny and more. We will definitely be booking them again for a future event. Please don’t miss the opportunity to book Garcia they will make your party/event one to remember. Thank you so so much.

Reply from García

5 months ago

Danny thank you so much! It was a real pleasure going down to Plymouth to be part of such a great party. We really enjoyed playing for you guys, and thanks for requesting some new songs, we’ve been doing them lately at other gigs and go down great. Hope to see you again very soon at the next one! 🤘🏼🤠

5 out of 5

I saw Garcia at my local bar and was blown away at their talent. It’s rare to see a band so charismatic and electrifying and they were all that and more!! you can see how insanely talented and passionate each individual is so im so happy that I got to see them merge their talents in probably one of the best gigs I’ve ever seen! Their chemistry as a band is incredible and their performance exhilarating!

5 out of 5

Garcia are an incredible band to see, loud and lively, oozing with style and skill. Amazing performances, that perfect 70s sound. Don't miss a chance to hear them play!

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García's Song list

50s

1. Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley

2. Hound dog – Elvis Presley

3. That’s All Right – Elvis Presley

4. Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis Presley

5. I’m a man – Muddy Waters

6. Hoochie Coochie Man – Muddy Waters

7. Summertime Blues – Eddie Cochran

8. Long Tall Sally – Little Richard

9. Good Golly Miss Molly – Little Richard

10. Sweet Little Sixteen – Chuck Berry

11. Rock & Roll Music – Chuck Berry

12. Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry

13. Roll Over Beethoven – Chuck Berry

14. Bye Bye Love – The Everly Brothers

15. La Bamba – Ritchie Valens

16. Jerry Lee Lewis – Great Balls of Fire

17. Fats Domino – Blueberry Hill

18. Johnny Cash – Folsom Prison Blues

19. Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire

20. Roy Orbison – Oh Pretty Woman

21. Ray Charles - I’ve Got a Woman

22. Buddy Holly – That I’ll be the day

60s

23. Steppenwolf – Born to Be Wild

24. Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe

25. Jimi Hendrix - All Along the Watchtower

26. Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze

27. The Kinks – Sunny Afternoon

28. The Kinks – You Really Got Me

29. Otis Reading – Hard to Handle

30. The Kingsmen – Loui Loui

31. The Rolling Stones – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction

32. The Rolling Stones – Jumpin’ Jack Flash

33. Wild Thing – The Troggs

34. Creedence Clearwater Revival – I Put a Spell On You

35. Creedence Clearwater Revival – Proud Mary

36. Creedence Clearwater Revival – Bad Moon Rising

37. The Animals – House of the Rising Sun

38. The Beatles – I Saw Her Standing There

39. The Beatles – Day Tripper

40. The Beatles – Hard Days Night

41. Cream – Sunshine of Your Love

42. The Doors – Light My Fire

43. Santana – Soul Sacrifice

44. The Who – My Generation

45. Shocking Blue – Venus

46. The Monkees – I’m a Believer

47. Them – Gloria

70s

48. Lynyrd Skynyrd – Freebird

49. Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama

50. Free – All Right Now

51. The Rolling Stones – Can’t You Hear Me Knocking

52. Eric Clapton – I Shot the Sheriff

53. Eric Clapton - Cocaine

54. T. Rex – Get it on

55. T. Rex – 20th Century Boy

56. Steely Dan – Reelin’ in the Years

57. Dire Straits – Sultans of Swing

58. Derek and the Dominos – Layla

59. The Eagles – Hotel California

60. The Eagles – Take It Easy

61. The Allman Brothers Band – Ramblin’ Man

62. David Bowie – Rebel Rebel

63. Police – Every Breath You Take

64. Police – Roxanne

65. Supertramp – Give a Little Bit

66. ACDC – Whole Lotta Rosie

67. Steve Miller Band – The Joker

68. Stevie Wonder – Superstition

69. Pink Floyd – Shine on You Crazy Diamond

70. Led Zeppelin – Rock and Roll

71. Electric Light Orchestra – Don’t Bring Me Down

72. Iggy Pop – The Passenger

73. Hall & Oates – Rich Girl

74. The Knack – My Sharona

75. Steelers Wheel – Stuck In The Middle With You

76. Mountain - Mississippi Queen

80s

77. ACDC – You Shook Me All Night Long

78. ACDC – Hells Bells

79. Queen – Another One Bites The Dust

80. Toto – Rosanna

81. Toto – Hold The Line

82. Toto – Africa

83. Midnight Oil – Beds Are Burning

84. The Rolling Stones – Start Me Up

85. Tom Petty & Heartbreakers – Runnin’ Down a Dream

86. David Bowie – Let’s Dance

87. Rush – Working Man

88. Michael Jackson – Billie Jean

89. Michael Jackson – Beat It

90. Blondie – Call Me

91. Prince – Purple Rain

92. The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go

93. Dire Straits – Money For Nothing

94. Bon Jovi – Living on a Prayer

95. Bon Jovi – Dead or Alive

96. Bruce Springsteen – Born in the U.S.A.

97. Van Halen – Panama

98. Motorhead – Ace of Spades

99. Pat Benatar – Hit Me With Your Best Shot

100. Journey – Any Way You Want It

101. Poison – Every Rose Has It’s Thorn

102. Whitesnake – Here I Go Again

103. Guns n Roses – Paradise City

90s

104. Blink 182 – All The Small Things

105. Smash Mouth – All Star

106. R.E.M. – Loosing My Religion

107. Eric Clapton – Tears in Heaven

108. Weezer – Say It Ain’t So

109. Lenny Kravitz – Fly Away

110. Lenny Kravitz – Are You Gonna Go My Way

111. Radiohead – Creep

112. Spin Doctors – Two Princes

113. Green Day – American Idiot

114. Green Day – Welcome To Paradise

115. Green Day – Basket Case

116. Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Under The Bridge

117. Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Can’t Stop

118. Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Californication

119. Nirvana – Heart Shaped Box

120. Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit

121. Nirvana – Come as you are

122. Robbie Williams – Angels

00s

123. Kings of Lion – Sex on Fire

124. The Killers – When You Were Young

125. Bon Jovi – It’s My Life

126. The Strokes – Last Nite

127. Bon Jovi – It’s My Life

128. ACDC – Rock ‘n’ Roll Train

129. Aerosmith – Jaded

130. Muse – Supermassive Black Hole

131. Audioslave- Like a Stone

132. Dropkick Murphys – I’m Shipping Up to Boston

133. Green Day – Boulevard of Broken Dreams

134. Blink 182 – First Date

135. The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army

136. The Killers – Mr. Brightside

137. Jet – Are You Gonna Be My Girl

138. Velvet Revolver – Slither

139. The Darkness – I Believe in a Thing Called Love

140. RHCP – By the Way

141. Wolfmother – Woman

142. Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out

143. Lady Gaga - Flowers

144. Band of Horses - The Funeral

145. The Beatles - Now and Then

146. Metallica - Nothing Else Matters

147. Artic Monkeys - I wanna be yours

148. Artic Monkeys - I bet that you look good on the dance floor

149. Artic Monkeys - Mardy Bum

150. The Strokes - Reptilia

García's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£500
Up to 2 hours	£875
Up to 3 hours	£1200

Chill & Classy (Acoustic Set)3 musicians1 hour 30 minutes

Stripped-back set perfect for garden parties, dinners, or receptions. 2 x 45-minute acoustic set Small setup, minimal gear Light background music feel

£750

Standard Live Show3 musicians1 hour 30 minutes

Great for birthdays, bar gigs, or private parties. Includes: 2 x 45-minute sets Basic PA provided (if you have one) Background music between sets (via playlist) 1 song request Travel within 1 hour of London

£1250

All-Day Event Package3 musicians1 hour 30 minutes

For couples or planners wanting music throughout the day. Includes: Acoustic set during drinks or dinner 2 x 45-minute party sets in the evening First dance performance DJ playlist between & after sets (until midnight) Full PA, lighting, travel, early arrival Up to 3 custom songs learned (if requested in advance)

£2000

Wedding / Premium Event Package3 musicians1 hour 45 minutes

Ideal for weddings, corporate events, or big parties. Includes: 2 x 50-minute live party sets First dance or custom request (up to 2 songs) Early arrival (soundcheck before guests arrive) Background music (playlist) during breaks Full PA & lighting setup (if available) Post-show DJ playlist (until midnight) Travel included (within 1.5 hours of London)

£2500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The crazy energy and passion we share with the audience when we perform. The spontaneity and ability to improvise, dance, laugh and interact with the audience. The showmanship.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Most of the scene venues in London as well as cruise ships and private events. Venues like the Blues Kitchen, Ain’t Nothin But The Blues Bar, Spiritual Bar, The Jago, The Sindercombe, The Finsbury, The Half Moon… Cruise ships like Virgin Resilient Lady or Marella Voyager.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

All sorts… The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Johnson, James Brown, Paco de Lucía, Queen, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Strokes, The Killers, Neil Diamond, Bon Dylan, Johnny Cash, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, The Band, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, Pink Floyd, and more

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Virgin Resilient Lady was indeed a top gig, doing shows in the big theatre as well as the venues on board. This was when the ship was arriving to Australia being that a big moment for the company though it was the first Virgin ship reaching Aus. We performed for Richard Branson and other important members of the company.

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

As a strong band we are, our uniqueness and exclusive performance comes from the formula of our members, so we make sure you get what you see. There is always a backup in a case any member falls ill or is unavailable, but it has never happened. We are formed by top gear players and that is what we aim to provide.

Do you have different line-up options?

We have our main power trio line-up, which can be stripped back to acoustic with our drummer on cajón, but also different arrangements like adding Keys and Sax.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We have a great flexibility with bookings, always trying our best to accommodate all clients with preference by booking order. If we can adapt to a change of circumstances we will do it, though the show must go on!

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Of course, we actually love to do it though it fits perfectly with our show and creates a coherency that people really appreciate. We provide this for free! And if you want a DJ at the end of our set until closing, we can provide it for a small additional cost.

How much time do you need to set up?

We normally take 1h to set up and sound check. As soon as we’re done, we can provide the free playlist through our PA to warm everyone up and prepare the atmosphere for the show.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

We found out that people really feel the spontaneity and excitement when we do a new set list instead of repeating a show, so we always build up a set for each event though we have a big list of songs and we like to perform with fresh ears and minds to give the 200%.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Everything is included in the quote, there are no extra charges to worry about! We usually require a 4x4m space to perform.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

There is a high chance we already know the song you are going to ask for considering that we have a lot of experience doing requests and as long as one of us knows it, the rest can follow though everyone sings in the band. We are happy to learn a song for you if you let us know in advance, for no extra costs. And if you want a specific setlist we can talk!

Musicianship

Genres:

Rock 'n' Roll, Rock, Hard rock, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, Originals, Classic rock, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1950s era music, Blues, Experimental, Avant garde, Easy listening, Noise music, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Disco, Alternative rock, Britpop, Glam rock, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Spanish music, Tribute, Vintage

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Wedding proposal, Virtual event, Burns night

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