What People Are Saying:

“A great Band!!”

– Alice Cooper

(Yes! THE Alice Cooper sang with us one night!)

“Be A Star! is the best interactive show to come to the Belly Up & San Diego in a long time! We also book them for corporate events that we put on; they are so much fun!”

– Beth Bennett – Special Events/Marketing

“Other than the annoying fact that every time we book Steel Rod our staff try to get the night off work so they can party with them; they are a pleasure to have here!! Recently, as hosts of the South Bay Singing Battle, they brought us a ton of new business, and filled the place on an otherwise slow Tuesday night.”

– Patrick Molloy – Owner, Patrick Molloy’s, Hermosa Beach

“I have worked with the Sing w/ Steel Rod show while managing the Tuku Lounge, for over 3 years. Not only did they come in and more than triple bar sales on Monday nights, they also became our friends. I have been to their other shows and even Rod’s wedding, and feel as though we are all family because that’s the quality of people these guys are. But bottom-line, they are music and entertainment professionals who create loyal fans and fill seats at every venue they play. And over the years, their live band karaoke shows have made us a lot of money.”

– Josh Gomez – Entertainment Supervisor, San Manuel Casino, Highland

“The band’s show can include promising singers, the mundane and mediocre; Steel Rod’s expert musicianship is the equalizer that pulls off every song with professionalism. Everyone in the group can sing lead or background vocals, which comes in handy if someone forgets the words…”

– Marcia Manna – Arts & Entertainment Writer, The San Diego Union Tribune

“As a renowned live music venue, we host national acts and see many professional musicians. Steel Rod and the Live Band Karaoke (Be A Star!) is no exception, and that is why they also play our own Holiday Party every year. That should be a good indication of the amount of respect we have for them.

– Jeff Keeping – General Manager Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

“One of my all time favorite bands, Steel Rod is not an easy band to define. With impeccable showmanship honed by thousands of performances, they reel their audience in with great vocals and sly humor and then rip their faces off with technical fury. They can effortlessly play a huge variety of popular styles, shifting from a cumbia to classic disco without a pause, but their double forte is hard rock delivered with total finesse… But don’t get the idea they are a-one-trick-pony. You want an hour of classic R & B, no problem. Latin pop? Absolutely. Hair metal, 80’s grunge, KROQ oddball anthems, and on and on. The Human Jukebox on steroids, Steel Rod will amaze with their technical chops and slay you with their humor. Did I mention they are one of my all time favorite bands?”

– Andrew Yeater – Tribe Pro Audio

“Be A Star! has been a great addition to our weekly entertainment! They have created regulars with our guests and offer a unique and fun atmosphere to the new guests who visit us on Tuesday nights. They are very entertaining and professional…”

– Johanna Duerte – Marketing Director, Mai Tai Bar, Long Beach

“A great band with an awesome selection of songs! It’s a great experience to sing with a live band! I’ve been singing with them for over 3 years and will keep coming back! “

– Katie Bell

“The best live karaoke band I have ever seen or heard. Thanks for the fun memories!”

– Ashley Radar

“This type of karaoke is way beyond anything else I’ve ever done before! You actually feel like you’re a part of the Band…and the host really gets the crowd pumped up.”

– Alex Lemos

“I have been coming out to see Steel Rod for almost 8 years and have enjoyed every minute of it!! With Greg and the Band’s sense of humor, you can’t help but have a great time! And the Live Band Karaoke idea totally rocks!”

– Erica Guilliam

“In my eyes, they are the best band we have in the casino on a regular basis. I even go to see them play other venues and it’s always a great show!”

– Aaron Sindelar – Casino Employee

“I have known the band for 13 years and they are now family to me. Not only are they great people, and amazing entertainers musically, they also make the crowd laugh at every show they do. I will be watching these guys at whatever venue they play for years to come.”

– Matt Munoz

I’ve known Steel Rod for years and every time I see them play, regardless of venue or occasion, I’ve always enjoyed myself. From the wide variety of music to the atmosphere they provide; they have always been THE band to watch! I’ve never been disappointed. Another aspect they bring to every venue they play is that they make the audience feel welcome and have great stage presence. Great band, great music, great times!!!

– Jose Jimenez

“I have been coming here for about 1 year. My friend, Valerie, who would never stop talking about you, introduced me to the show. Now I can say I love you guys as much as her, so funny and so entertaining. I just love you guys!!

– Candie Wathen

“The best Karaoke I’ve ever been to; and I’ve been to a lot!”

– Elizabeth Trejo

“I have been coming here for over two years, and I will keep coming back. Recently, I moved to Las Vegas and I travel over 300 miles to come see them whenever I can. I even had T-shirts made in their honor. I love you Greg, Rod, Johnny, Eric and Whit”

– Jackie Mena

“I love the Monday Night Live Band Karaoke. The fact that you can sing along with a band is an awesome experience in itself. But the crowd is also always hype and pretty energetic. Steel Rod is one of the best I’ve ever heard and then, not to mention, Greg. Wow, that guy is amazingly funny and has one heck of a personality! I’ve been coming for about 2 years and will continue to come as long as… Well, I’m here till the wheels fall off!!”

– Lavelle Carter – Firefighter US Forest Service

“The most entertaining band in California with such a great selection in music. This band provides the audience with comedy, great talent and always add extra fun to anyone’s night…you gotta’ love them!”

– Valerie Mora