Nominated by KRON TV-4's Best of the Bay TV as one of 2009's "Best Bands in the Bay Area, OpenRoad plays high-energy, instantly recognizable music that will pull you onto the dance floor. The Band is "Open" to tailor music performance for each Client’s guests or audience. From Motown to Modern, we're your "Road" to Classic Dance Hits! For Weddings, Birthday Parties or Special Events, we’re your band!

OpenRoad, plays everything from Classic Rock 60’-90’s, R&B, traditional standards to current Artist hits.
- We know how to entertain, get people to dance and have a great time they’ll remember.

OpenRoad is a group of musicians that grew up playing Rock, R&B, Funk and other styles in cover bands.
- We look forward to performing for live audiences. We formed in the fall of 2003 and are based in the San Francisco-East Bay Area.

Our group showcases one female lead vocalist and up to four male lead vocalists with a real flair for connecting with the audience.
- We feature up to five singers to sound just like your favorite songs!
- Our female vocalist, Bernadette, has been described as amazing, passionate, energetic and fun!
- We can work with you to create a script, provide a master of ceremonies for any introductions or work with your own designated speaker(s) for your program.

We provide highly experienced musicians on drums, electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, percussion, trombone, blues harmonica, lead and harmony vocals to deliver music “just like the original” sounds.
- We provide our own professional sound system for indoor or outdoor venues
- PA available for your event program and or background music.

The band name, OpenRoad, was chosen for the following reasons.
- We're “open” to play our Clients’ favorite songs to take their special event “wherever they want to go.”
- We work to create that special energy we see when people have a great time dancing and singing along to hit songs they associate with their best memories.
- It’s like the exhilaration you can experience when you’re on an “open road” traveling some where you’ve never been before after a long work week.

Note: We reserve performance dates on a first-paid, deposit basis.
- We encourage you to secure your event date early, especially during the months of May - September, (Weddings) and November – December, (holiday parties).

 Client Experiences - Confirmation testimonials to our “OpenRoad Promise”

Wedding Reception, Pt. Marina Vista, Alameda, July 2011
You were great! - kept the party going and were so accommodating. Your schedule was timed and I loved the organization!
We appreciated you learning over 5 songs for us! We got nothing but compliments on the band.
I cannot thank you enough for the professionalism and talent when OpenRoad performed for our wedding, you truly made it memorable.
- Marissa and Alvin Vu

Wedding Reception, Olympic Club, Lakeside Clubhouse, San Francisco, CA, October, 2010
“OpenRoad was absolutely fantastic! They kept the crowd entertained and up and dancing all night long.
They were completely accommodating with all our requests and were totally professional with our special choreographed opening introduction.
I've received nothing but compliments on their performance and they made the party.
Our thanks for being the consummate professionals that ensured our reception was the complete success that it was!
– Arlene McCarthy, Mother of the Bride

Outdoor Wedding Reception, First Presbyterian Church Berkeley, August, 2010
Thank you SO MUCH for playing at our wedding.
You guys were classy, talented, and super fun! We got many, many comments from guests telling me that they thought so, too.
- Chris and Lindsey Smallwood

Private Birthday Party, Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa, June 2010
OpenRoad is an excellent dance band, very professional during the planning process. (Ed is incredibly organized & detail-oriented)
They had everybody up and dancing throughout the evening. All the guests had a great time - they were a big hit!
- Debra O.

Wedding Reception, Stinson Beach Community Center, Stinson Beach , July, 2009
I just wanted to say THANK YOU! You guys just blew my socks off!
OpenRoad was awesome and you worked easily with our modified (and constantly changing) timeline throughout the evening.
You guys were great to work with and I appreciate the fun time you orchestrated!
Nobody wanted the music to stop! I had one friend say “Tell the band to keep playing; I will pay for their extra time, just ask them to keep playing!!”
I wish we could have had you guys play longer but with the amplified music deadline, we had to end the night.
By the way, I adored my father/daughter dance to Tim McGraw –it was so good!
Thank you for keeping the party moving! Everyone truly enjoyed it, and it all went by so fast. With much gratitude,
- Aleah and Brian B., Bride and Groom

Wedding Reception, Golden Gate Ballroom, Fort Mason, San Francisco, March, 2009
OpenRoad & Ed Vargas are absolutely amazing. The band was fantastic, so fun.
I was incredibly impressed and so were all my guests. I couldn't have found a better band.
Ed was professional - eager to please to make sure everything went smooth. Thank you, OpenRoad.
- Lisa B., Bride

Annual Fundraiser, Contra Costa Assoc. Realtors, Walnut Creek, February, 2009
"Thank you for your performance at our Crab Feed Fundraiser. You were absolutely wonderful and everyone had a great time.
We look forward to having you play again next year."
- Joel M., Director Member & Knowledge Services, CCAR

St. Michael’s Annual Dinner Dance Fundraiser, Livermore, January, 2009
We booked OpenRoad at our previous events, (capacity 300). Our organization & guests truly enjoy their performance.
This year we changed venues to the Livermore Community Center, (capacity ~580).
We received numerous comments on the event’s success.
The songs they played were “outstanding, great, and truly enjoyable”.
- Steven W. Crab Feed Dinner/Dance Chair, 2009

Hot Summer Nights Concert, Laguna Hall Amphitheater, Elk Grove, August, 2008
“OpenRoad was great! Very professional, easy to work with; from booking to Showtime.
The male vocalist was awesome! The artistic quality was spot on!
Concert-goers danced all evening. I’d recommend them to people who want to have a fun time dancing to favorite tunes.
Thanks OpenRoad!”
- Nicole L., Hot Summer Nights Event Planner

Wedding Reception, Palm Event Center, Pleasanton, July, 2008
There were certain songs we really wanted that weren't on the band song lists.
Ed agreed OpenRoad would learn 10 new songs, just for our wedding! (Most bands we contacted- willing to learn 2)
We're really glad we went with live music vs. D.J.
All our friends & family raved about the band, saying their high energy kept the dance floor full through the night.
The night flew by and everyone was disappointed when it was over.
- Kristen, Bride

It was great working with OpenRoad.
We’re happy to refer you to our Clients, as we know they will be well taken care of.
We look forward to working with you again in the future.
- Monique Bogni, JWIC, Director of Events, Palm Event Center, Pleasanton