About this vendor
🌸 We are a dynamite 1920s-1960s Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, Latin, and Rock ’n’ Roll band specializing in the Golden Age of Hollywood! Have a look at our Instagram:
'ashleyannecarnations'
We're the resident band on The Queen Mary, the resident band at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, and we play all over Los Angeles and Southern California, including Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, Disneyland's Club 33, and Chateau Marmont. We offer every vintage wedding theme, Read more!...
🎉 1920s Great Gatsby
- Irving Berlin, Cole Porter
🎺 1930s Jazz
- Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong
🎷 1940s Big Band Swing
- Andrews Sisters, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Chick Webb, Louis Prima
❤️ 1950s Rock ’n’ Roll
- Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Connie Francis
🍸 1960s Rat Pack Vegas
- Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peggy Lee, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Nancy Sinatra
🗼 Classic Bossa Nova, Latin, and French
- Rosemary Clooney, Sergio Mendes, Edith Piaf
And…
🎶 Themed DJed music between sets
📣 Professional PA and live sound engineer to ensure perfect sound
👠 Dance lessons for your guests, professional dancers in vintage attire performing and dancing with your guests to ensure everyone has a blast!
★ Custom themes for your event!
From intimate cocktail hours to full immersive vintage experiences, from two pieces to a 17-piece big band, and from 10 guests to 1,000, we are the band that will transport you to the Golden Age of Hollywood!
✉️ Let’s plan it!!!
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Instruments
- Bass
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
Music Genres
- Bluegrass
- Dance
- Jazz
- Klezmer
- Latin
- World Music
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
2025 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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5
out of 5.07 reviews
WOW!!! From the moment Ashley Anne and The Carnations took the stage, they transformed my event into an unforgettable experience! Their mastery of classic hits from the past and th...
eir vintage flair were nothing short of spectacular. Each note resonated with nostalgia.
Their energy was infectious, between the dancing, the engagement with the crowds, and the sound of Ashley's voice! It was clear they were not just playing music; they were crafting an experience.
What truly set them apart was their passion for the vintage genre. The audience couldn’t resist dancing along, and the smiles on everyone’s faces spoke volumes about how much fun we were having. I couldn't have asked for more. And they were also extremely friendly and easy to work with!
Ashley Anne and The Carnations made my event spectacular, and I can’t thank them enough for their incredible performance. If you’re looking to elevate your next gathering with unforgettable vintage music, look no further—this band is a must-hire!
This band is INCREDIBLE! Very professional, incredible outfits, and beautiful sound. They played at our Fourth of July event here at our Senior Community and everyone was blown awa...
y! I highly recommend booking this band for your wedding!
The performance by Ashley Anne and her bank was amazing. Everyone got on the dance floor even my husband who doesn't usually dance. His excuse was he wanted to be closer to Ashley ...
he didn't want to miss a word that she sang. Everyone in the band was extremely talented on whatever instrument they played.
Next event I have I want to put them to work. Plus Ashley is a delight to watch,
She has the coolest moves.💃🥳👋,
And the most exquisite voice.🎶🎼
Our guests loved Ashley Anne and the Carnations and their wide variety of songs, appealing to multiple generations. At the end of the show, everyone loved the conga line. Such a fu...
n time.
Ashley Anne is an exceptional talent, with a beautiful, versatile voice. Her band was also excellent.
They gladly took a number of requests.
I highly recommend Ashley Anne and the Carnations. I would—and have—book(ed) them again.
They arrived early with their own sound system. Very self-sufficient.
We had the pleasure of working with Ashley Anne and The Carnations when we booked them for our Swing dance event. They brought a great crowd and filled the dance floor. Ashley and ...
her band were very easy to work with, and are the best for your vintage event, especially for dancers!
Absolutely superb in every way. Do not hesitate to use this vendor you won’t be disappointed!
I recently had the pleasure of hiring Ashley Anne and the Carnations, and I couldn’t be happier with their performance! Their 1920s style brought an incredible vintage atmosphere t...
o our event, making it truly special. The music was a perfect blend of timeless jazz and swing, and the guests couldn’t stop raving about their incredible sound.
Not only was their music exceptional, but their vibe and outfits really transported everyone back in time. The authenticity and energy they brought to the room were unmatched, and their professionalism was evident throughout. Highly recommend them to anyone looking to add a touch of class and vintage charm to their event!
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Ashley Anne and The Carnations