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Paula Harris Music is an award-winning blues singer and musician based in San Jose, California. With a voice that has been compared to Etta James, this professional vocalist is able to perform solo or as part of an ensemble of handpicked, world-class musicians in a variety of styles. From soul-stirring blues performances to crowd-pleasing soul, party, and swing band collaborations, Paula Harris Music offers a high-energy and customized musical experience for wedding clients.

Experience
Paula Harris has over 30 years of experience singing as part of orchestras and symphonies as well as at weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Along with collaborating with her own party band and swing bands, Paula and her musicians have recorded and toured with musical icons such as Santana, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Van Morrison at venues such as Lincoln Center and Kennedy Center.

Services Offered
Offering competitive rates for high-quality music, Paula Harris Music provides professional vocal and musical services for weddings and other special events. Clients can choose from personalized musical packages that range from three to ten-piece bands that specialize in R&B, jazz, funk, soul, big band, and swing music. Add-on services include a DJ, professional lighting system, professional dancers, and new music. Event services offered include the following:

  • Custom-tailored musical packages
  • Emcee and event host
  • Professional lighting system
  • Sound/PA system
  • Professional dancers
  • Free chart or new song
  • Variety ensemble, soul/dance band, or swing band
  • Instruments and vocals or DJ
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Classical
Dance
Funk
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
R&B / Soul
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Paula Harris Music

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Tracey Sent on 09/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We needed a band that could please a crowd for our wedding Sept 1, 2018. The ages spanned from kids to grandparents so we were looking for a classic variety band. We initially were looking at the 4 pc- but after hearing video clips, we decided to go for it with the Soul Symphony. They knocked it out of the park! The horns are just amazing. To see Bill Ortiz from Santana playing trumpet at my wedding was not anything I ever expected. My husband and I have danced many a night at the Starlight room in San Francisco so to see Fred again was also a bonus. But when Fred and Paula did our Special Song “How do You Keep the Music Playing” I had tears in my eyes! It was perfect. It was everything I imagined my dream wedding would be and more! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!
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Hilaire Sent on 08/30/2018
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We’re been big fans of Paula for years! And, having attended as many concerts and shows as we could, she was our choice to sing at our wedding July 7, 2018

She is easy to work with and the show she puts on is second to none. We love the classics- jazz, blues, soul, R&B, even FUNK! And it is amazing that Paula can deliver this with only 3 musicians and herself. It’s a small ensemble that really packs a wallop. Everyone was dancing, even my grandmother! Yet, the dinner music was the perfect level for conversation.

Her voice is second to none, it’s like having Etta James sing at your wedding. Her musicians are the same guys we’ve seen on stage with Greg Allman, Van Morrison and Boz Scaggs. (Amazing we had them at our wedding!). Paula learned a special song “ I believe in you and me” for our ceremony and Whitney herself could not have sung it any better. Paula even acted as emcee to make sure the scheduled events flowed smoothly from the cake cutting to toasts, the garter toss and first dance. She took the stress of knowing we had a great band to set the tone of our wedding off my shoulders. I highly recommend her!
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Michelle C. Sent on 10/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Awesomeness!!

We booked Paula's smaller band plus a horn at our wedding and she "Made" our night!

She staged the music to match the different parts of the event and adapted to our needs from a jazzy cocktail hour in the beginning to funky dance music that got everyone on their feet later in the evening. As stated, we elected to add an optional horn to the basic trio format...and who should show up but 11-time, Grammy-winning trumpeter from Santana, Bill Ortiz! We were blown away! Anyone who wants top- notch, professional music from the best and most acclaimed musicians in the Bay Area, look no further. This is several steps above what some might call "Cheesy wedding bands" You won't regret it and Paula is so easy to work with. Five stars and highly recommended.
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