Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Ben Mallare established Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment in 2014 as a small acoustic ensemble. In the years since, he has transformed the company into a luxury live entertainment offering that blends top level musical talent with state-of-the-art audio/visual technology to captivate private and corporate audiences worldwide.
As the driving force behind Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment, Ben has cultivated a reputation for excellence in live musical entertainment. Based in Los Angeles, his company caters to a diverse range of events, including weddings, corporate functions, and private parties. With a staggering portfolio of over 150 events annually, the company’s reach extends far beyond Southern California, covering prime destinations across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Europe. Key markets beyond the West Coast include the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Sun Valley, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Hawaii. Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment has consistently earned accolades, securing top honors from esteemed platforms like WeddingWire and The Knot every year since 2015.
When he’s not in his work element, Ben enjoys running, weight lifting, and cooking. He has three adorable pups, Jetty, Dax, and Huxley, and they currently reside in the Long Beach area.
Toft Willingham has been the key force behind Ben Mallare’s high level audio-visual capabilities since 2018. In that time, he has helped facilitate events for clients including Microsoft, Google, 3M, and Kaiser Permanente. In the broader music industry, he has performed more than one thousand concerts across the nation and produced over thirty five albums. Toft resides in Los Angeles, CA with his wife Eleni, daughter Eleni, and son C.J.
Andy leads day-to-day management for Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment, and he coordinates with venues, planners, and musicians to execute seamless events. He has performed professionally as a drummer since 1996 and holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from University of New Hampshire. Andy and his partner currently reside in Portland, Maine, where they love cooking, crosswords, fancy coffee, hiking, kitchen dancing, and ALL kinds of travel!
Luke Begley joined Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment in 2020, and has helped streamline the company’s technical operations in the years since. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Recording Arts at the University of Colorado in 2015, and has worked as an audio engineers at dozens of venues primarily in the western United States. Luke currently lives in Los Angeles where he enjoys skiing, backpacking, and reading in his free time.
Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment is a live wedding music entertainment company based in Los Angeles, California. We offer a highly celebrated service to couples throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. From large corporate events to intimate wedding occasions, we have the style and versatility to present a stunning performance every time. Genre specialties include top 40, Motown, Soul, Country, Hebrew, and Latin Music.
With musical talent and event planning expertise, Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment offers a range of wedding services. Ceremony music, rocking dance parties, and two affordable live bands are all available to serenade you on your special day. Their ensembles are fully customizable and include male and female vocals, guitar, bass, keys, drums, and horns. We also offer Corporate Event Bands, Party Bands, Dance Bands, and Live Bands for Hire.
Let us help make your event an unforgettable experience for every one of your guests. Call us at (410) 980-8370, or email ben@benmallare.com. We would love to hear from you! You can also fill out our contact form.