We heard Jack Cutter in Palo Alto and at the time he was playing Jorma Kaukonen's Embryonic…read moreJourney. SOLD! So we booked here for your pleasure. Join us for a special all-instrumental concert.

Amazing!!! Jack played at our wedding Saturday and I couldn't wait to give him a sparkling review…read more He really made our day - not only is he a fabulous guitar player, he is professional and courteous, and very personable. He checked in multiple times before the wedding for song selections, moved locations during the day to make sure everyone could enjoy his music, and didn't miss a beat. I am so glad he was there to make our day magical, and I would recommend him again and again!

I found Altair Trio via Google. We decided somewhat last minute that live musicians for our wedding…read moreceremony would be a nice touch. I emailed 4 possible groups, and Altair Trio stood out as the most reasonably priced, professional and prepared. Cynthia and I set everything up via email, which I loved. We discussed song lists, and she was more than happy to incorporate songs that weren't listed on their repertoire. She advised me on which songs would go together best, and offered to learn new songs, for an additional fee, if I chose to go that route. They agreed to come as a duo, and I booked them for an hour, less than the typical 1.5 hour minimum. Our wedding ended up starting more than 30 minutes late, but Cynthia and Michelle played and waited for us, and everyone really enjoyed the music. The late start meant they stayed later than planned. I so appreciated their flexibility! My only regret was that I never met them in person since I was busy getting married. Thanks Altair Trio, you were amazing and I would hire you again in an instant!

Altair Trio was highly recommended to us by Testarossa Winery, the venue where I had my wedding…read moreceremony and reception. Cynthia was lovely from the beginning to the end, in terms of coordinating and planning. She helped me select songs and took time to create the perfect ceremony and cocktail hour ambiance for the wedding. She was very professional but also very personable. She also worked within our limited budget and made it possible for us to have lovely live music on our special day. The Altair Trio plays not only exceptional classical, but also classic rock, and even contemporary pop and experimental. They have a vast repertoire of music and talent, as they are super well trained and experienced. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music and had a great time.

What a night! And what a tour!…read more I have the pleasure of seeing him three times now with his recent performance at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA being the most memorable... will explain later. Being an August Saturday concert, I asked my friend whether he and his family had an interest in coming, especially since his daughter took ukulele lessons and learned to play. The stars aligned and I found six seats to the right of the stage as you face it. It was warm and balmy when we arrived about an hour before the scheduled start time. Being Bay Area locals, we brought or wore our jackets as we entered the venue. The show started on time as the musicians took pre-concert photos on stage before the show began. Not familiar with the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, I sat back with an open mind and was impressed. I read a little about their background so I only had a hint of what to expect. Here's a sone from earlier on this tour (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfEcz54-8E8). The most familiar song in their set that I enjoyed was this one (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA_5-PQcSSA) (clip is from several years back). As they played, several couples in the audience found room on their aisles to dig into their swing in dancing the night away. I was especially impressed by their musicianship as I've always had an affinity towards groups with strong horn sections. From the bass player, keyboards/pianist, and drummer, the talent shows and their skills mesh well. The lead vocalist was no slouch while playing the guitar too. After playing about a 50-minute set, there was a short intermission. So I've seen Jake twice earlier several years ago, with both performances at Davies Symphony Hall. Seeing him here was different and I mean this in a good way. Being an outdoor venue, this atmosphere felt a lot more casual and sample of him on this tour just a few nights earlier (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzsvNhL-Y8). Sadly, the venue was only about 70% full, not sure whether due to Covid concerns or timing. Jake did a good mix of songs with several devoted to his favorite musicians from the past; amazing that he remembers their music given his age. I was impressed by how he thanked many friends and family members who were in the audience; as a tribute to them and to honor his values, he reminded everyone the importance of pursuing your dreams and the importance of education. You would think that this would summarize the performance but the best part was yet to come. At the conclusion of his set, he announced to the audience that he would be at the souvenir stand to greet audience members who were interested. Since it was already 10:30 pm and we had a minor in our group, we were not going to stay, fearing the length of the line. As we reached the parking lot, we noticed the long line of vehicles that were not moving so we returned to the venue and saw that there were only six or seven people ahead of us when we joined the line. The best part is learning how genuine a person he is and that his true self is on display when he's in concert. Take a bow, Jake, and good luck on the rest of your tour. Your worldwide audience are in for a treat!

We booked The Magnolia Jazz band for our wedding in June 2026! I had the pleasure of working with…read moreRobbie and communicating what vision I wanted for the atmosphere. I had know idea what I was talking about, but Robbie made the process so easy and understood what I wanted perfectly! The Magnolia Jazz band also performs personal requests ahead of time which was such a nice surprise during the wedding when you recognize one of the songs :) They learned a couple of Laufey songs and played Taylor Swift- enchanted for the bridal procession! Having Robbie and the band perform really elevated the experience to another level and was one of the favorite parts of the wedding amongst the guests. It really made the whole event feel so much more intimate. My husband and I are very happy with our decision to hire the band and we strongly recommend them to anyone looking for live music!

We had Magnolia Jazz Band for our wedding in August 2024 in Berkeley Country Club, El Cerrito and…read moreit was a wonderful decision to have the band perform at our ceremony and cocktail hour. They delivered an upbeat and elegant mood that all the guests enjoyed. Robbie was very communicative before the wedding. His song list on his website helped me get ideas for music I wanted on the wedding day. The band played them beautifully in the wedding. I especially enjoyed the flute for Moonlight by Debussy as the bridal entry song. It suits the mood of the music very well. We would recommend the Magnolia Jazz band 100%.

We booked Ricky to play at our wedding ceremony he was very professional and easy to work with and…read morehis music sounded amazing. Thank you so much Ricky!!

The harp. His talent. The music. I don't even know where to start! We booked Ricky to play his harp…read moreduring our ceremony at Carmel Mission and reception at Monterey Plaza. He concretized the wedding we imagined--from the time I walked down the aisle to welcoming our guests at the reception. I'm very spiritual and can I just say his music sounded like seraphim and cherubim singing! He played both the music we requested (modern and classical) and music of his own composition. He was very easy to work with and was very professional. His willingness to accommodate phone meetings made things very convenient for us. He worked well with other musicians in our ceremony as well. I thought the organ and the harp in one setting won't be a good idea but he made it work beautifully! Ricky went above and beyond to make our wedding extraordinary with his harp and music. It's one of those distinct wedding details you look back to years from now that will make you remember how magical everything was on your special day. Thanks, Ricky!

Chris played at our corporate reception at the San Francisco Mint on June 23, 2026. He did a…read morewonderful job of entertaining our crowd, who are typically more focused on networking, and changing the vibe from daytime sessions to a fun evening event. We were thrilled by his selection of songs as well - he played a song that was highly requested by my coworker and it made her night. While he was playing, an attendee let me know he recognized Chris from a wedding he played and said having Chris at our event was a sign of great taste! This is truly a great compliment to receive and a testament to Chris's talents. Could not recommend more!

Where do I begin with a review for this guy?…read more Not going with Chris is a mistake. Chris isn't here to do the bare minimum. Chris is here because he loves doing his job. What I see in Chris is a person who not only love his chosen field but is obsessed with quality and constantly bettering himself for both himself and his customers. He is extremely kind, likeable, and constantly surprising in such a good way. But lets discuss details! I met Chris after seeing his advertisements - I chose him within moments. Fortunate for us, he chose us back. Chris brings a wonderful combination of fingerstyle guitar talent as well as DJ skills. The guitar work was incredible and the videos don't do it justice. My guests loved every moment of it. On a personal level, Chris connected with me and my [wife] immediately. He invested personally, even going so far as to learn multiple songs from scratch (some without existing tabs), specifically for our wedding. He did so even when told it was not expected at all. In terms of DJ skills - I would not have ever guessed he was new. Chris immerses in the individual taste of the customer and delivers a seamless experience for the party. He even deviated when needed (after checking with us for permission) to give what he felt was the best touch to his set lists. It was a deeply personal set list and he honored that thoroughly. He managed to get a large crew of introverts on the dance floor in a way I feared was not possible. We didn't have a wedding planner. Chris let us lean on him heavily - talking with us about ceremony management, reception management, and even acted as our MC for the evening. He came with equipment and set ups for multiple locations and was clearly beyond prepared. Again. It's a mistake not going for Chris. Getting him for less than $10,000 is a steal. Chris delivered in a way I just was not expecting - and I cannot recommend him more.

Tamara played amazing music and was so patient with the children at the event. She was…read moreprofessional, showed up on time and played beautiful music all night

Tamara is so great. My husband and I originally booked a different music group to play during our…read morewedding cocktail hour, but they were awful and unresponsive. With only 3 weeks to go, and crickets from the original music group, we decided to fire them and scrambled to find someone else. We had contacted Tamara early on when we were booking vendors, so we reached out again on a whim not having much hope. Amazingly, she was free on our date and was incredibly sweet and gracious in her response. We wanted our cocktail hour to feature music from movies, animation, and video games--kind of nerdy. She knocked it out of the park. Her harp playing is still one of the aspects of the wedding that our guests have gushed about the most! It was so fun for them to try to identify the different familiar tunes that she played. Our coordinator also told us that Tamara was the easiest vendor for her to work with. She was communicative, showed up when she was expected, did a great job, and left again without a fuss. Her rates are also very very reasonable compared to other musicians we spoke to. It makes me sad that she doesn't have many reviews on here--Tamara is a gem!

I was looking for a used DJ booth and found a listing in a Facebook group for a booth that John…read moreRola, owner of AB Productions and founder of Strumming for Vets, was selling. The equipment seemed decent and I was going to reach out until I noticed his racist comment of "No Abala Es Spanyol". Apparently he doesn't like dealing with anyone who speaks Spanish. I'd rather buy equipment from - and hire as a DJ - someone who isn't racist. Adios y buena suerte.

This review for John@AB Productions. I just had John play at our reception 2 weeks ago. He did a…read moreabsolute fantistic job. When we had first talked with John we liked very much what he had to say. After some of the people I had talked with he was a breath of fresh air. So we decided to set up a meeting with him and he came to our place. John was truly concerened that our day was perfect. John was very straight forward and honest. His knoledge of his proffesion was remarkable. After the meeting my husband saw the review here on Yelp we were floored but we asked John for several references knowing that there are 2 sides to every story. We talked with 6 people John had played for and everyone praised his service. So we decided to still go with John, and we couldn't have been more happier with our decision. John was a true professional in every sence of the word. He even got my mother to chill and enjoy her self "Thanks John". I just wanted to give my experience working with John especially after we read the review here. I would deffinalty reccomend John to anybody, you will not be dissapointed. If you need anymore information about John please contact me at any time.