Eight Players. One Groove.

Led by composer Bobby Valderrama, East Side Funk's eight members — anchored by a signature 4-piece horn section — bring decades of Bay Area stage experience to every performance.

East Side Funk band members posing with their instruments in front of the band banner

Bobby Valderrama

Keys · Composer

Les Thomas

Guitar

John Calderon

Bass

Mercedes Perez

Drums

Dave Brigham

Trumpet

Jesse Dominguez

Sax

Everett Moody

Sax

Felix Diaz Contreras

Trombone

Special Thanks

Behind the Band

Jim Hatlo — Photography · eyedomedia.com
Bethany Valderrama — Graphic Design, Artist, Photography · bethanynoelle.com
Ryan Geery — Graphic Design, Logo Design · ryangeery.com
Robby Valderrama — Consultant, Website · springhillstudios.co

Amazing Subs

The Extended Family

Trumpets — Manny Angel, Michael Sanchez, Ed Morrison
Saxes — Keith Blocher, Johnnie Bamont, Chris Lopez, Martin Rossip
Percussion / Drums — Dodger Posey, Eddie Jimenez, Jorge Bermudez, Dave Meade

Hear the Band Live

From vineyard sunsets to street festival main stages — see where East Side Funk plays next.

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