Ben OConnor
- Albuquerque, NM
- Singing Guitarist
- 30 Verified Bookings
Kathryn H. said “Ben played at our corporate event and it was perfection! Everyone was blown away by his music…we didn’t want him to stop! He was also a pleasure to work…”
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Bringing a mix of soulful voice, guitar, passion, energy and fun, YoYo Punks puts a brand-new shine on some classic and contemporary rock, pop, folk and soul music. Audiences sing, dance and can’t help but to enjoy themselves when YoYo performs. With years of experience entertaining, YoYo connects with people and makes them feel good. Your guests will remember your event as a positive experience when they reminisce about the good time they had. If you want a true professional, and someone who will respect you, your staff, your venue and your guests, you want to work with YoYo Punks! YoYo crosses genres and generations to connect with audiences of all ages.
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Price Range: Varies depending on the gig. Please call me.
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
YoYo Punks' job is to make your event extraordinary! YoYo plays Classic Rock, Pop, Top 40, Blues, Soul, Contemporary, Instrumentals and Oldies. YoYo delivers soulful vocals with sweet guitar rhythms. The feedback she most often gets is that she makes people feel good and they have a good time. YoYo believes that it’s an honor and a privilege to connect with people on such a human level.
YoYo is available to play at your corporate event, private party, country club, spa, winery, retreat, wedding, pub, brewery, restaurant, festival, casino, fundraiser, opening act, cocktail hour, funeral, you name it. YoYo can rock it out for you or make her music quiet, relaxing and smooth as silk. YoYo is always excited to share her special musical flare with you and your guests by providing a quality service while at the same time making people feel happy. YoYo believes that music performed from the heart can set the right tone to help make your event a successful one. Whether it’s your corporate party, your wedding, a small get together, the lunch or dinner rush at your restaurant or pub, or your birthday party, you will be glad you chose to hire her.
YoYo will help you take your event to the next level. With years of experience entertaining, singing and playing in front of audiences, you and your event will benefit from her ability to connect with people and make them feel good. That means your guests will stay a while to experience that connection with YoYo and her music. They will remember your event as a positive experience when they reminisce about the good time they had. YoYo delivers a professional work ethic, positive energy, and good vibrations to help you pull off a great event for all in attendance. If you want a true professional, a seasoned performer, a great entertainer, and someone who will respect you, your staff, your venue and your guests, you want to work with YoYo Punks!
YoYo has recently played at The Stage Stop in Jemez Springs, Perea's Tijuana Bar and Sandia Bar in Corrales, the Blue Grasshopper Brewery, Rhino’s Red Velvet Underground, Boxing Bear Brewery, and private parties around Albuquerque. YoYo is willing to deliver her unique musical talent anywhere in the world outside of Albuquerque if the price of the gig can cover the cost of travel, lodging and logistics as well.
YoYo started playing guitar when she was a small child when her mother bought her a plastic guitar with Green Stamps. Years later she took a group guitar class in junior high and went on to play in the Jazz Ensemble at SouthWest High in Macon, GA. After a lot of hard work, she competed for and won first chair guitar seat was All-State Jazz guitarist at the high school level in Georgia. From there she was recruited to be the guitarist for Valdosta State University Jazz Ensemble from 1980 to 1982.
YoYo went on to graduate with a degree in Chemistry but never lost her love for playing. Over the years she's played in various bands including being the lead guitarist in a band called Booby Trap in Atlanta. "We played rock clubs all around town and during the height of our career we played the Locals Only Stage at Music Midtown Festival (similar in size and scope to Lolapalooza) in Atlanta which was awesome because Ben Folds Five had just finished playing and all those fans came over to our stage to hear us play. It was amazing!"
Contact YoYo Punks for a booking and she will be happy to discuss your event planning, what role you have in mind for her, and the terms of the gig with you. “I very much hope to hear from you soon. Let me help you make your event a great one. Cheers!”
I may need lighting but I have the necessary equipment (PA, etc) for a small to medium sized venue. If the gig pays enough I can rent a PA for larger venues.
Song List:
America – Tin Man
The Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang
Elvis Presley - I Can't Help Falling in Love With You
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark
Tracy Chapman - Gimme One Reason
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
Audioslave - I am the Highway
Cars - Just What I Needed
Radiohead - Karma Police
Fleetwood Mac - Landslide
David Bowie – Space Oddity
The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary
Ben E King - Stand by me
Green Day - When I Come Around
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Otis Reading - Dock of the Bay
Aretha Franklin - Do right Woman
Pink Floyd – Wish you Were Here
Alabama Shakes – Hold On
Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou
Magic – Rude (why you gotta)
George Michael - Faith
Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah
Blondie - Heart of Glass
Death Cab for Cutie – I’ll Follow You into the Dark
Neil Young - Heart of Gold
Neil Young - Rockin in the Free World
Bob Marley - I Shot the Sheriff
Bob Marley - Waiting in Vain
Marvin Gaye - Lets get It On
Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
Al Green - Love and Happiness
Prince – Raspberry Beret
Prince/Sinead O'Conner - Nothing Compares to U
U2 - One
U2 - Still Haven't Found
Talking Heads – Psycho Killer
Stevie Ray Vaughn - Pride and Joy
John Mellancamp - Pink Houses
Talking Heads - Psycho Killer
The Clash - Rock the casbah
Everclear - Santa Monica
Pete Townsend - Squeeze box
Lou Reed - Take a Walk On the Wild Side
Eagles - Take it Easy
Jackson Browne - Tender
Jackson Browne - The pretender
Rod Stewart - The First Cut
Collective Soul - The World I Know
John Mayer - Waiting on the world to change
4 Non Blondes - What's Up (What's going on)
Jason Mraz - Lucky
Death cab for cutie - I'll Follow You Into the Dark
I grew up in the 60s, 70s and 80s and I continue to love music from the 90s and beyond. I love everything from Marvin Gaye to 4 Non Blondes to Prince.
A couple of power outlets within 20 - 30 feet of wherever I perform.
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