Welcome to the Yard Sale website!

Yard Sale has quickly become one of the most sought-after bands in the Southern California area. Our versatility and showmanship allows us to entertain at any type of occasion – from a sophisticated cocktail hour to a full-blown outdoor extravaganza - Yard Sale can truly do it all. The band's clean, professional look, extraordinary communication skills, and strict attention to detail has made Yard Sale a hot commodity amongst clients and agents, alike. Our show-stopping repertoire is arranged for a 4-piece rhythm section and 3-piece horn section, providing a rich, powerful, and refreshing sound enjoyed by guests of all ages. In short, we provide a non-stop rock, rhythm and soul experience that will truly knock your socks off.

What sets Yard Sale apart from other bands:

  • The horn section! Everybody loves them and we have one of the best.
  • 100% prepared from start to finish. We will arrive early, in appropriate attire, and treat everyone with respect. The way in which we present our music will speak for itself.
  • Professional Playing Experience: No amateurs. Band consists of touring/studio musicians and music educators who have been doing this for 15+ years. Our front man, Griff Hamlin, is an extraordinary guitar player and vocalist who can make anyone feel like they're part of the band.
  • Repertoire: Instead of trendy tunes that may only appeal to the younger members of the event, we present a set that is enjoyed by fans of all ages. All the favorite disco, funk, blues, swing, and classic rock tunes that get people dancing...igniting old memories and creating new ones.
  • “Fans!” : We have a mailing list of 500+ wonderful people who will always support us at any public event and take advantage of all your community has to offer.
  • The Look: Our “snazzy”, custom black/red outfits and matching stand fronts add the “icing on the cake” to an already solid presentation. Suits and tuxes for black tie affairs is customary.
  • Attitude: We are a group of great musicians - smiling, having a fantastic time and appreciating the privilege of performing at your event.

Grab your honey and head to Java Joes for Valentine’s Day!!!

November 20th, 2008

Join Yard Sale as we celebrate a night of LOVE at Java Joes!  Don’t miss it!  Java Joes is located at   4973 Yorba Ranch Rd. in Yorba Linda - 714.970.7988.  Hope to see you there!!!!

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Oktoberfest is HERE!!!

September 20th, 2008

Just a quick invitation to spend your afternoon with us at the Saint Martin de Porres Oktoberfest!!!  Griff and I went with the family on Friday night and this event is WONDERFUL!!!  SO much to do for the kids, including carnival rides and games!  More food than you can imagine - and the beer garden - you have to see it to believe it.  There is no cost to get in, and all food/games/etc. are priced quite reasonably.  A fantastic way to spend your Saturday.  We play from 2pm - 5pm.  Please stop by the stage and say hello.  We’d love to see a familiar face!!!

Saint Martin de Porres Parish
19767 Yorba Linda Blvd. ,  Yorba Linda, CA  92886
(714) 970-2771

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Busy Busy Busy!

September 3rd, 2008

Hi Everyone!  If you haven’t seen the band perform yet, there are lots of opportunities during the month of September to check us out.  For instance, we have our usual gigs at Java Joes - our “home away from home” - in Yorba Linda on the 6th and 27th beginning at 8pm.  We’ll also be having a great time at the St. Martin’s Catholic Church Oktoberfest on the 20th beginning at 2pm in Yorba Linda.  Then there’s the Walk for Health and Breast Cancer Awareness in Corona on the 27th.  And we’re gonna be having a grand old time playing for the nice folks from Absolut Vodka on the 13th, but that’s a private party….

Anyway, if you need more info regarding any of the dates above, shoot me an email and I”ll reply asap.  Thanks, and hope to see you soon!  Laura.  laura@yardsaletheband.com

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Thank You Gary and the City of Rancho Cucamonga!!!

August 17th, 2008

We had such a great time performing for the outstanding volunteers from Rancho Cucamonga!  What a party!!!!  Thanks so much for including us in the celebration!  Hope to see all of you again real soon!  - Yard Sale

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Thank You City of Whittier!!!!

August 12th, 2008

WOW!!!  What an INCREDIBLE night we had with the wonderful folks of Whittier on Monday, August 11th!  You guys sure know how to dance the night away!  Yard Sale would like to thank each and every one of you that chose to spend your Monday evening with us.  I hope you will have us back again real soon.  And special thanks to Virginia and all the hard working people from the City Of Whittier’s Community Services Department that made it all happen.   :)  Please keep in touch!  Hope to see you soon - Yard Sale  ps:  GREAT pics of this event can be viewed at:  http://s516.photobucket.com/albums/u325/mgtrumpet/

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Check out Griff on CD Baby…

August 3rd, 2008

Long before he was the lead singer and guitar player of Yard Sale, Griff Hamlin was…and still is…one of the BEST blues guitar players around.  His skill is remarkable, and his song writing is refreshing.  Check him out at:  http://cdbaby.com/all/griff3

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August 9th Sure To Be A Hit!

July 30th, 2008

Hi Everyone!  Just a quick note to invite you to Java Joes on Saturday, August 9th beginning at 8pm.  We’re welcoming Laura’s brother, Rob Verdi, to the stage on tenor sax.  It’s always fun when he sits in.  Please stop by and say hello! 

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Laura…the Band Director!!!!

July 3rd, 2008

For those of you who don’t know, Laura (our sax player), has a music education degree and has been teaching junior high band and choir for 8 years.  This year, she took on the challenge of creating the first ever Corona All-Star Marching Band for the 4th of July Parade in Corona.  Here are two clips from today’s paper.   - Proud Hubby.

 http://www.pe.com/video/index.html?nvid=259972

http://www.pe.com/localnews/corona/stories/PE_News_Local_W_wallstars03.495dd46.html

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July 5th!!! This is going to be SLAMMIN’!!!

June 25th, 2008

You’ve gotta come join us for this event.  We’re a featured band at the very fun, very exciting, unbelieveably spectacular Huntington Beach Pier Fest!  We take the stage at 7:00pm!   Click on the following link, or cut and paste it into your browser.  Once you’re there, you can read all about the event.  If you want to see an entertainment schedule, simply click on the “entertainment” box on the left-hand side of the page.  It’s the third box down on the left.  Can’t wait to see you there!!!!

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June 27th AND June 28th!!!

June 25th, 2008

Hi Everyone!

There is a lot coming up this weekend with the band and we wanted to share our performance information with you in hopes that we’ll see you at BOTH events! 

1)  FRIDAY, JUNE 27th:  Java Joes.  8pm - 11pm.  We have several new songs we’re going to debut that night, including some Elton John, Billy Joel, John Mellencamp, KC and the Sunshine Band medley, Tower of Power, and more!!! So put on your dancin’ shoes and join us!  We packed the joint on the 6th …standing room only… , so be sure and get there early. If you get there late there are tables outside…(and you can hear us 4 blocks away anyway)..It’s a party…don’t miss it.

2)  Saturday, June 28th. City of Murietta’s 17th Birthday Bash!!!  We play from 4:15pm - 5:45pm.  You ain’t seen nothin’ until you’ve seen us play outdoors and really let loose.  We’re going to throw red/white/blue beaded necklaces, crank it up, and have a blast!  It is the city’s 4th of July celebration and there will be LOTS to do.  Click on the link below, or paste it into your browser for more information. 

http://www.murrieta.org/uploads/forms/parks/New%20murrieta%20bash%202008.pdf

The Sports Park is located at 40600 California Oaks Road.  You can also go to the City of Murrieta’s website using the following link and click on “view map of park location” for a Google map of the area.

http://www.murrieta.org/services/rec/parks.asp?id=6

Thanks for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you a lot over the weekend!

—Yard Sale
951-751-2994
www.yardsaletheband.com

PS: Yardsale’s members are all professional musicians (performers, instructors, teachers and session players)  mark your calendar for Saturday July 5th… we’re a feature band at Huntington Beach Pier Fest   we’ll be on stage @ 7:30 pm…. (huge 4th of July celebration)

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