About Essence Entertainment
Essence Entertainment Talent Agency has been Southern California’s elite entertainment provider since 1971. We are proud to feature the very finest professional Dance Bands, Disc Jockeys, Classical & Jazz Ensembles, and Theme Entertainment.
Essence Entertainment is licensed, bonded, insured, and open six days each week to service you. Our full-time professional sales staff is uniquely qualified to help you in selecting the perfect entertainment for your function, and will assist in planning the special event as well.
Due to our expertise in the entertainment field and our long list of satisfied clients, Essence Entertainment is a preferred vendor at all of Southern California’s finest venues including Ritz Carlton Hotels, St. Regis Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels, Hyatt Regency Hotels, Hilton Hotels, and Marriott Hotels. Owner Mike Steffens says, “We are successful simply because we care about our clients and the quality of the talent we represent. Each event is an opportunity to see if we can exceed our customer’s expectations. Our success is why we are the most referred entertainment agency in Southern California.”
About Mike Steffens
Contact Mike at Essence Entertainment – (714) 979-8933
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About the Blogger, Robin Kelly
On behalf of Essence Entertainment, I, Robin Kelly, am pleased to provide a Blog for Clients, Vendors, and Entertainers alike. My goal is to provide a wide range of interesting tidbits about events, performers, How To’s, and whatever else seems appropriate and fun. I encourage feedback / discussion, and look forward to hearing from you!
My association with Essence Entertainment began back in 198….long time ago… 
… as a performer on a production show, an Assistant in the office, and then as a member of The Essence Band. To date I have acted as Performer, Senior Talent Manager (for 10 years, through 2008), Band Leader, Emcee, Producer, Stage Manager, Marketer, Social Networker…the list goes on!
Mike Steffens and I have a long and delightful history together – we met as Music Majors at Calif State Univ Long Beach – and have been friends and colleagues ever since. I am no longer working in a full-time capacity with Essence Entertainment, but rather as a contracted consultant (Social Networking & Marketing) and performer (Band Leader of The Essence Band, Solo Artist, DJ, Stage Manager…). I hope my experience with all sides of Event Design and Production will be helpful to everyone in one way or another!
