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.

Brea Fest was AMAZING!!!!

August 14th, 2010

WOW! Special thanks to the city of Brea for welcoming Yard Sale with open arms on Friday night during Brea Fest. What a wonderful event! We had a fantastic time and truly appreciate all the nice folks who came out just to see us. We loved sharing our music with you and hope to see you all again soon!

- Griff, Laura, Ted, Quinton, Chris, Mike and Ken.

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Help Griff get to Chicago!!!

April 30th, 2010

Vote For Me To Play Crossroads in Chicago!!!!!

by Griff

Okay, I did it. I threw my hat in the ring to win a chance to play at the Crossroads Festival in Chicago this summer.

In order to get there, I need votes – a lot of them. That’s where you come in.

Visit http://playcrossroads.com and register to vote by entering your email address and then confirming it (sorry about this step, but they have to know you’re a human – or close enough.) Here’s how that’s done…

When you first get to that page, the register link is the tab on the right:

Once you click that, you’ll see the register page. You’ll need a fan account which is the top radio button here:

fan account

Fill out the rest of the form and submit it. Then check your email for a link you have to click to verify your identity.

Then visit http://playcrossroads.com/griff3 and vote for the band there. Here’s the vote button:

vote

While you’re there, feel free to listen to some tunes I posted. And you can make fun comments too.

That’s it. Thanks and I appreciate the help.
Griff

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January 23, 2010

January 14th, 2010

Time to party with Yard Sale at Java Joes in Yorba Linda. Fun starts at 8pm. No cover. We’ve had some really great rehearsals this month so it promises to be a slammin’ evening. Hope to see you there!

Address is: 4973 Yorba Ranch Road
Yorba Linda, CA 92887-2551
(714) 970-7988

Reservations recommended.

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Congratulations, Laura from her proud hubby!

January 14th, 2010

For the second year in a row, Laura has been nominated by her school for Teacher of the Year! Here are some of the statements from her colleagues: Laura Hamlin - She dedicates countless hours to help make the students successful at El Cerrito. She has an awesome manner and a great connection with students . . . encourages students to lover learning music and singing. Her greatest strength is her ability to invoke a sincere passion for music within her students through her enthusiastic and contagious spirit while demanding nothing less than the student’s best.

I’ll let you know if she wins!

- Griff

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Hooray Concert Share!

January 14th, 2010

What a great day today! Griff and I participated in the Concert Share event in the City of Diamond Bar. Thanks to all the folks who took the time to stop by our booth.We had the opportunity to talk with many old friends and even make a few new ones! Looking forward to working with all of you in 2010!

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Yard Sale performs for City of Rancho Cucamonga

November 20th, 2009

Yard Sale is PROUD to be part of the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Holiday Toy Express Spark of Love Toy Drive. Santa will arrive on Metrolink’s Toy Express for the annual Spark of Love Toy Drive. More info at 909.477.2770 or send Laura an email at: Laura@yardsaletheband.com

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Yard Sale Sponsors Circle City Basketball Team!

November 20th, 2009

Yard Sale is proud to be the sponsor of the Trojans Basketball Team for the City of Corona Basketball League. Laura’s son Kyle is a member of the team. Goooooooo Trojans!

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Get Ready For The 4th

June 23rd, 2009

If you are in the Rancho Cucamonga area on July 4th, you really don’t want to miss out on what they have going on. Plus, your favorite band Yard Sale will be there!

Check out all the fun here: http://www.rcpark.com/events/4thofJuly.htm

Hope to see you all there.

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Java Joes on Friday, April 3rd! We need your help!

March 22nd, 2009

Hi Everyone!

On Friday, April 3rd at Java Joes in Yorba Linda, Yard Sale is going to be pulling out all the stops for a very special reason. The band is under consideration for a performance on the Tomorrowland Terrace Stage at the Disneyland Resort, and the Director of Talent Booking for Disneyland’s Entertainment Division is scheduled to stop by and have a look and listen. Nothing would make us feel more confident and proud than to have Java Joes packed with all of our wonderful friends and family. We chose this venue for the audition because of the warm welcome we have received from day one at Java Joes. It is our favorite place to play, and that’s because of YOU!

Yard Sale will be sporting a new look and filling the room with exciting new songs showcasing the versatility of the ensemble. It promises to be a great night!

If you would like a flier for this event with more information, just shoot me an email and I’ll respond to you immediately. My address is: Laura@yardsaletheband.com
Yard Sale thanks you for taking the time to come out and support us on this very special night. Hope to see you there!

Most Sincerely,

Laura and the band

P.S. SAVE THE DATE: Public performances we would love to see you attend:

May 23 - Java Joes
June 19 - Java Joes
June 27 - City of Murrieta Annual Birthday Bash
June 27 - American Cancer Society Relay for Life - Corona
July 4 - City of Rancho Cucamonga July 4th Celebration
July 9 - City of Fountain Valley Summer Concert Series
July 16 - City of Apple Valley Summer Concert Series
July 25 - Java Joes
July 30 - City of Corona Summer Concert Series

more to come…

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