About the Band - The Hitmen
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[email protected] 408.426.0377 www.thehitmen.com About the Band The Hitmen have been performing together for more than 20 years. Year after year, this tight group consistently delivers high-energy dance music to audiences at numerous public and private functions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The band’s repertoire includes a variety of hits from the 70s to modern day favorites and Latin songs. With their awesome abili- ties, impressive talents, and expansive experience, this seven-member powerhouse plays across many genres to create a performance that transcends musical boundaries. The musical selection of The Hitmen finds you singing along, snapping your fingers, and getting up on the dance floor without hesitation. Over the years, they’ve created and perfected their own style of medleys, playing several songs in a row that segue from one to another without skipping a beat. When you’re on the dance floor, the groove is nonstop. And when they do take a pause in between songs, you’re always entertained by the comedic nature of the band who engages the audi- ence in laughter with a style that is truly unique. The Hitmen entertain you from the very start of their show, and leave you asking for more at the end. While the band is primarily a solo act, The Hitmen have also performed with several musical artists including Cameo, The Ohio Players, Confunkshun, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Pete Escovedo, and with members of Santana and Tower of Power. For a sampling of The Hitmen sound, listen to the MP3s provided on the Promotional page of the website. And visit the Calendar page for a list of upcoming shows. Come out to one of their performances and see for yourself how much fun The Hitmen would bring to your next party or event. You won’t be disappointed! For more information, availability, and booking details, contact Kelly Aronica at the phone number or email listed below.
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[email protected] 408.426.0377 www.thehitmen.com
About the Band
The Hitmen have been performing together for more than 20 years. Year after year, this tight group consistently delivers high-energy dance music to audiences at numerous public and private functions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
The band’s repertoire includes a variety of hits from the 70s to modern day favorites and Latin songs. With their awesome abili-ties, impressive talents, and expansive experience, this seven-member powerhouse plays across many genres to create a performance that transcends musical boundaries.
The musical selection of The Hitmen finds you singing along, snapping your fingers, and getting up on the dance floor without hesitation. Over the years, they’ve created and perfected their own style of medleys, playing several songs in a row that segue from one to another without skipping a beat. When you’re on the dance floor, the groove is nonstop. And when they do take a pause in between songs, you’re always entertained by the comedic nature of the band who engages the audi-ence in laughter with a style that is truly unique. The Hitmen entertain you from the very start of their show, and leave you asking for more at the end.
While the band is primarily a solo act, The Hitmen
have also performed with several musical artists including Cameo, The Ohio Players, Confunkshun, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Pete Escovedo, and with members of Santana and Tower of Power.
For a sampling of The Hitmen sound, listen to the MP3s provided on the Promotional page of the website. And visit the Calendar page for a list of upcoming shows. Come out to one of their performances and see for yourself how much fun The Hitmen would bring to your next party or event. You won’t be disappointed!
For more information, availability, and booking details, contact KellyAronicaat the phone number or email listed below.
[email protected] 408.426.0377 www.thehitmen.com
Band Members
Kelly Aronica – Guitar, Vocals Victor Montez – Guitar, Vocals Marc Spooner – Keyboards, Vocals
Ernest Herrera – Trumpet, Latin Percussion, Vocals
Tony Abena – Saxes, Vocals
Brandon Renteria – Drums, Vocals Gil Galvan – Bass
“As Entertainment Coordinator for Music in the Glen, I’ve
hired and seen quite a few local bands. The Hitmen rise
above the rest when it comes to pulling in a good crowd
and keeping them entertained throughout their entire perform-ance. The Hitmen are one of the local bands that keep ‘Live Music’ strong in San Jose.”
— Michael Rubino Entertainment Coordinator, Music in the Glen Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen
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Song List
The Hitmen have a large repertoire of songs and they frequently add more. Here’s the current list:
1999 - PrinceAin’t No Stoppin’ Us Now - McFadden and WhiteheadAll Day Music - WarAnother Star - Stevie Wonder Back In Love Again - LTDBack Stabbers - The O’JaysBad Mamma Jamma - Carl CarltonBillie Jean - Michael JacksonBoogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste of HoneyBoogie Shoes - KC and the Sunshine BandBrick House - The CommodoresBustin’ Loose - Chuck Brown and the Soul SearchersCan’t Hide Love - Earth, Wind & FireCold Sweat - James Brown Controversy - PrinceCool - The TimeDance Sister Dance - Santana Disco Inferno - The TrammpsDisco Nights / Rock Freak - GQDo It ‘Til You’re Satisfied - B.T. ExpressDoin’ It To Death - James Brown Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough - Michael JacksonFantastic Voyage - LakesideFire - Ohio PlayersForget You - Cee Lo GreenGalaxy - WarGet Down On It - Kool & The GangGet Down Tonight - KC and the Sunshine BandGet Lucky - Daft Punk
Get Up Offa That Thing - James BrownGetaway - Earth, Wind & FireGive It To Me Baby - Rick JamesGive Up The Funk - ParliamentGood Times - ChicGrooveline - HeatwaveHollywood Swingin’ - Kool & The GangHot in Herre - NellyI Can’t Go For That - Hall and Oates I Do Love You - GQ I Got The Feelin’ - James BrownI Like It Like That - Various Artists I Love Music - The O’Jays I Need To Know - Marc Anthony I Want You Back/ABC/ The Love You Save - Jackson 5I Wish - Stevie Wonder I’ll Be Around - The Spinners It’s A Love Thing - The WhispersJosie - Steely DanJungle Boogie - Kool & The GangLadies Night - Kool & The GangLe Freak - ChicLet It Whip - Dazz BandLet’s Dance - David BowieLet’s Get It Started - Black Eyed PeasLet’s Groove - Earth, Wind & FireLiving In America - James BrownLocked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars Love Rollercoaster - Ohio PlayersLove Train - The O’JaysLow Rider - WarLowdown - Boz ScaggsMaybe I’m Amazed - Paul McCartney My Prerogative - Bobby BrownNo Parking On The Dance Floor - Midnight StarPapa’s Got A Brand New Bag - James Brown Play That Funky Music - Wild CherryPoison - Bell Biv Devoe BBD
September - Earth, Wind & FireSerpentine Fire - Earth, Wind & FireSex Machine - James BrownSlippin’ Into Darkness - WarSpill The Wine - WarSuper Freak - Rick JamesThank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - Sly And The Family Stone That’s The Way Of The World - Earth, Wind & FireThe Bird - The TimeWhy Can’t We Be Friends? - WarWord Up - CameoYeah - UsherYou And I - Rick James You’re Still A Young Man - Tower of Power
Latin Favorites Corazon Espinado - Santana and Fher OlveraCumbia Del Sol - Various ArtistsCumbia Raza - Los LobosLa Bamba - Los LobosLas Hijas De Don Simon - Tierra Tejana Oye Como Va - Tito PuenteSmooth - SantanaSuavecito - Malo
“ Everyone thought the band was great at our reception. They learned two songs for us: Michael Jackson’s ‘Off the Wall’ and Paul Simon‘s ‘Late in the Evening.’ Both songs were
performed superbly as was all their music. I would definitely hire The Hitmen again.”
— Diane Wilson Bride, Wedding Reception
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Clients, Performances & Venues
The Hitmen have performed at numerous corporate and private parties, countless local festivals and events, and a few Bay Area clubs. Here’s a representative list:
Community Events98.1 KISS FM Cinco de Mayo Celebration, San Jose 98.1 KISS FM EVE2012, Redwood City 102.9 KBLX Celebrate San JoseAlmaden Concert Series, San Jose Blackhawk Concert Series, DanvilleBurlingame on the AvenueCampbell Concert SeriesCampbell Prune Festival Danville Music in the ParkDing-a-lings Cafe, Hollister Fiesta De Artes, Los GatosFoster City Concert SeriesFremont Art and Wine Festival Fremont Festival of the ArtsGilroy 2nd Annual Tamale Festival Hilton Santa Clara 4th of July CelebrationHollister Bike Rally Juneteenth Festival, San Jose Los Gatos 4th of July CelebrationLos Gatos Art and Wine Festival Los Gatos Music in the ParkMenlo Park Concert SeriesMilpitas Art and Wine Festival Music at the Grove, NewarkMusic in the Other Park, San JosePleasanton Barone’s “The Music Under the Stars”Pleasanton Hilton “Hot Sizzling Summer Nights”San Ramon Concert SeriesSanta Clara’s 4th of July All City Picnic Santa Clara Art and Wine FestivalSanta Clara Street DanceSan Jose Summer Jazz Festival Saratoga Street DanceSunnyvale Concert SeriesSunnyvale Howl’oween Pet Parade & Faire
Wine and White Festival, Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill
Corporate and Business Organizations98.1 KISS FM102.9 KBLXApplied MaterialsATMIBen Franklin Electric Cisco SystemsCostcoEntrust TechnologiesFlextronics Semiconductor Hallmark ConstructionHPIndependent Tire Dealers GroupIntel IAAIntel SMGLegal StrategiesLUXNMorrison and ForresterOn-Line CapitalQUALCOMMSan Jose Country ClubSan Jose Downtown Assoc. ProductionsSiemensSun MicrosystemsTransmetaVitaCom
FundraisersBay Area Lupus Foundation EventChrist the King Church FestivalClaws for a Cause EventFerraris & Firefighters Festival Holy Family Church FestivalHope Lutheran Church FestivalHousing Industry Foundation FundraiserMost Holy Trinity Church FestivalNoddin School FestivalRolling Hills Crab FestSaint John The Baptist Church Festival Silver Creek Elementary School FestivalSt. Christopher’s Church FestivalSt. John Vianney Festival
St. Lucy’s Fun FestivalVolunteer Appreciation Day, Saratoga Willow Glen Concert Series
Wedding VenuesLike all good dance bands, The Hitmen have done quite a few wedding recep-tions. The list of venues includes:
Coyote Country Club, San JoseDiablo Country Club, San RamonThe Doubletree Hotel, San JoseThe Fairmont Hotel, San FranciscoThe Fairmont Hotel, San JoseThe Family Farm, WoodsideGuglielmo Winery, HollisterHolman Ranch, Carmel ValleyLas Positas Golf Course, LivermoreMaison Du Loc, WoodsideMoose Lodge, San JoseMountain Winery, SaratogaNewark Hilton Pasatiempo Golf Club, Santa CruzPaul Masson Winery, SaratogaSan Jose Athletic Club, San JoseSilver Creek Country Club, San Jose
ClubsCarlos Goldstein’s, San JoseClub Max, Doubletree Hotel, San JoseNeto’s Market and Grill, Santa Clara Number One Broadway, Los Gatos
“ The Hitmen are true professionals that provide a tight, vibrant, and thoroughly fun
musical experience, whether in a club setting or a wedding reception. After a night out danc-ing to their very upbeat set list, my wife and I are always left looking forward to their next appearance!”
— Robin L. Crandell VP, Global Sales & Marketing MergeOptics GmbH
