Chosen by John Legend on season 20 of NBC's The Voice, Durell Anthony is a San Diego-based professional singer-pianist with over a decade of experience performing at weddings, corporate events, private parties, and more.
Since his 2021 debut on The Voice, Durell’s Blind Audition has amassed nearly 1M views on TikTok and 1M views on Instagram.
Throughout his career, music has afforded Durell some incredible opportunities including singing the national anthem at the 2021 BNP Paribas Women’s Open Finals, signing a sync licensing deal to write music for TV & Film, and collaborating with some of music’s most celebrated artists such as Carrie Underwood and Yolonda Adams.
Some recent event partners & projects include:
What To Expect?
Durell performs soulful, stripped-down, piano-vocal versions of classic & contemporary Pop, R&B & Soft Rock favorites.
With a repertoire of over 200 songs, an evening with Durell can include hits from a variety of artists including: Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, John Legend, Adele, Elton John, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Billy Joel, and many more.
Durell’s musical style is perfect for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, house concerts, birthday celebrations, vow renewals, & any other classy, intimate event.
Durell frequently performs in venues all over San Diego County. Catch a live performance to get a better idea of what to expect.
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Client Testimonials
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"Durell Anthony was the most amazing performer at our wedding this past Spring. We found him after turning down several other violinists, harpists, saxophonists, and vocalists. They all were doing the same act with different instruments. Durell's performance was a step above the rest. Not only was he professional, but so gracious with his time and expertise. He even agreed to audition for us months prior to the decision and then went as far to help us with the reception agenda, layout, lighting, and tuning of the grand piano. His talents far supersede anything he details. He is humble, generous, giving and talented. Our guests were floored with how great of a voice he had. We were fortunate to have a classic grand piano for his live talent to really shine. He made the night special. Durell even went out of his way to learn a new song we had heard when my wife and I first met. He surprised us throughout the night. I promise this is the man for your wedding for either the ceremony or reception. We will forever be his fan and we pray he will be able to assist us in our celebrations to come. World class talent and a heart of gold! John Legend would be proud!"
Chudi | Groom | San Diego, CA
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"Durell sang at my daughter's wedding on 5/7/22 in Laguna Niguel. He was EXCEPTIONAL! His soulful voice just wooed our guests and the various genre of songs reached the young and old. Hiring him was the best decision I made for the wedding. The only regret is that I didn't get a picture with him nor his signature because I think one day he is going to make it big."
Patty | Mother of the Bride | Orange County, CA
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"Durell was absolutely amazing! He knew exactly what vibe I wanted for our corporate holiday dinner party. I was so impressed and we will definitely use him again. Thank you Durell!!!"
Briana | Corporate Executive | San Diego, CA
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"Out of a scale of 1-10, he is a 20!! He is an amazing singer and pianist. We found Durell on IG and it was the best decision we ever made. Durell has an amazing voice and all of our guests couldn’t stop talking about him. His voice transcended into the mountains and we could hear him singing as we took pictures during cocktail hour. The only regret we have is not asking him to stay longer. Not only is he an amazing musician but he’s an awesome person who is really genuine and truly shows his love for music. Thank you Durell for making our wedding so memorable."
Nicholas | Groom | Escondido, CA
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"Durell is a brilliant musician and quality vocalist. He was a pleasure to work with. I would 100% recommend him for any event. He has a great selection of songs and was very patient and accommodating to our special requests. He is professional, on time, kind, and very humble for someone so talented. Durell provides a quality experience, as he is truly passionate about what he does and emotionally connects to his music. He was the highlight of our wedding, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. An unforgettable experience that I highly recommend."
Tiffany | Bride | Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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"Durell Anthony is AMAZING! I knew from the moment I heard his vocals that I had to have him at our 10 Year Vow Renewal. What an incredible voice! If you haven't heard him, please look him up on Youtube (DURELLANTHONYSINGS). He also has original music that is phenomenal! Durell was also: - Extremely Professional - Communitive - Responsive - Timely - Adaptive Durell sent a list of songs he could perform and he even learned new songs prior to our event. He showed up and showed out! Executed everything that he said he would and more. We couldn't be happier to have had the honor of having Durell help us celebrate our special day. Thank you for everything you did and the way you treated not only us, but our family and other vendors. We would hire you 1000x over! We can't thank you enough! Best of luck to everyone out there and be sure to hire Durell for your special day before someone else does!"
Rho | Groom | San Diego, CA
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"I'm very happy I hired Durell. He planned and prepared to be on time, and knew how long it would take him to setup once he arrived. Durell delivered a great musical experience that carried over to the next day with positive feedback. We have more events this year which I sent Durell the dates to book him if he's available."
Alvin | Corporate Executive | San Diego, CA
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"Durell Anthony is a superstar talent, minus the egregious ego. It's always a pleasure to work with him. We've done intimate events, as well as larger events, and Durell is always a highlight of the evening. A skilled musician with an amazing voice, you can't help but notice all the smiles and upbeat energy in the crowd while he is playing."
Mike | Corporate Executive | Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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"Durell was incredible! He learned our song for our first dance. He went above and beyond and visited the venue for a FaceTime tour since we booked our venue site unseen and out of state. He is extremely talented and we were lucky he was able to play at our venue."
Lauren | Bride | Palm Springs, CA
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"Durell Anthony played at our son’s rehearsal dinner and played during dinner at his wedding. He was unbelievable. His voice is amazing. He really set the mood for both events. I couldn’t be happier with him. He really made the events extra special. Not only is he an amazing musician, but also a very kind person. He was great to work with. I highly recommend him for any of your events."
Sue | Mother of the Groom | Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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"The musician I hired ghosted me 2 months before my wedding! Obviously I panicked but thankfully I came across BASH who introduced me to Durell. All I can say is WOW! I heard his beautiful voice & I knew it was meant to be! He responded quickly & luckily, I was able to book him. Durell was so professional & easy to work with! He allowed us to pick a few songs for him to learn, he made sure to confirm the dress code, & contacted the venue to discuss details. For our first dance he learned Nothing Else Matters by Metallica (definitely out of his wheelhouse) & put his own R&B spin on it. I would hire him a million more times! Thank you for making our day perfect Durell!"
Leah | Bride | Palm Springs, CA
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"A true talent and professional I would recommend Durell to anyone for their wedding. His voice is amazing and his piano skills compliment is performance perfectly. Look no further for your event entertainment!"
Elana | Wedding & Event Planner | San Diego, CA
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“Durell was the star of the show – completely elevated our event to the next level. When I first heard Durell play, I was mesmerized and knew I needed him at our event. Post event, I can tell you that all 300 of my guests are new fans! He was so easy to work with, set up was flawless and classy. Durell, thank you so much for being a wonderful performer and even better human being. You are one of a kind and we are so LUCKY to have had you at our event. Thank you so much.”
Pamela | Corporate Executive | San Diego, CA
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"Durrell was amazing!! Hired him to surprise my wife for our honeymoon. He sang acapella to my wife and I while we were poolside at our honeymoon suite. It was everything we could have imagined and more. He sang hits from Musiq SoulChild, TLC, Snoh Alegra… would recommend to any and everyone and I thank him so much for making our special trip even more memorable!!!"
Omar | Newlywed | Coronado, CA
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"You were a big hit and exactly what was needed!"
Patty | Birthday Party | Palm Springs, CA
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"Durell was a pleasure to work with. He is a one stop shop. He was one of the first artists to respond and he was very professional and informative. We discussed my event and what I was looking for and he was able to quickly prepare a playlist and capture the experience I wanted for my guests. Durell was genuinely invested in making my baby shower memorable. All of the guests were so impressed and wanted to know how I found such professional talent. Thank you again Durell!! You were the highlight of our event, and I can't wait to find an excuse to book you again!"
Erika | Baby Shower | Fallbrook, CA
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"We had the pleasure of working with Durell Anthony for our wedding. He is the ultimate professional and SO talented. He is an amazing vocalist and keyboardist which is what he did for us and he brought the house down! From beginning to end he listened and helped us fulfill the vision we had for our wedding. We were from out of town, so he was also very hospitable to us. He became like family! He has a wide variety of genres that he works within and is also willing to explore other genres with you. I highly recommend hiring Durell Anthony - he will not let you down!"
Colette | Bride | San Diego, CA
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"Durell added the perfect touch on our special day. His voice exceeded all my expectations. Even my guests couldn't believe the voice and music was being sung live! His ability to sing pretty much any song requested by our guests was just incredible. Hands down, Durell is one of the best and I will be hiring Durell for all my future events!"
Rose | Baby Gender Reveal Party | Dana Point, CA
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"Thank you for sharing your extraordinary talents with us!"
Taryn | Corporate Executive | Rancho Santa Fe, CA
FAQ
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I primarily perform in Southern California, but I’m happy to travel to other locations for an additional fee.
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No. I can provide a digital keyboard and a small portable sound system at no extra cost to you. I also have a small piano shell to make my keyboard look like a small baby grand piano.
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I try to keep the booking process as simple as possible!
We schedule a call to discuss the details of your event.
Once the details are finalized, I’ll send an agreement for signatures and invoice to secure the date.
Finally, I’ll play your event and send a final invoice for the remaining balance.
During this entire process, you also have unlimited consultations with me. You can email or call as often as you need to get your questions answered.
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Yes. As long as the weather permits.
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No! I perform for a variety of occasions including: marriage proposals, birthday dinners, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, bridal showers, corporate functions and more.
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I currently accept Credit, Debit, Check, Cash or Venmo.
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The piano shell is 60” wide and 30” in length.
If your venue is located in San Diego County, I can tour the space to get a better feel of the layout. The shell is primarily for aesthetic purposes and I can always perform without it if necessary.
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Yes. Due to my performance schedule, I have to limit the requests to 1-2 songs per client. The remaining songs performed will be selected from a list of over 200 songs that I already know.
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Unfortunately no. I provide the sound and accessories for my performance only.
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Yes, I can provide event insurance if the venue requests it, at no extra charge.
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It would take an exceptionally rare or severe circumstance for me to default on a booking, but if that were to happen, you would receive a refund on your security deposit and I would offer my assistance in helping you find a replacement musician.