We have these guys play for our conference last year and I can't believe I haven't written in a…read morereview for them yet. The music was a lot of fun and they got everybody dancing. They had a great spirit. We're gonna try to hire them again this year.

VERY DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE with Jose Hernandez, per the contract their 'band leader', on a event…read moreheld of just last night. Booked them last December for a 70th BD party to be held May 2. Paid the deposit at the same time. Communicating with Jose the week prior I requested the trio set up an hour before the event started so no last minute sound checks etc. and the evening could start on time and go smooth. Needed a live mike so BD speeches could be made prior to their start time. He said not a problem. The BD started at 5 PM, still no trio. Dinner started at 6:15 PM, still no trio. Booked to play from 7 to 9 PM. Were they even going to show up ? No communication with either myself or the venue. Band showed up at 6:45ish to set up after the evening was in full swing. No apology yet (from Jose who I had negotiated the event with) and was told by Luis, the evenings lead, was all they knew they were hired to play from 7 to 9. TOTAL lack of professionalism in running your business and communicating with your client. Will NEVER recommend your business to any potential future clients. I would NEVER want my friends to go thru the same stress and anxiety we experienced last night.

Super happy with Jamie and his crew! I hired him for our company holiday party, and he was…read morefantastic. I love that he provides a combination of services; in our case, he offered a photo booth and karaoke in addition to DJ'ing throughout the duration of the event. He gave us a great rate and I was extremely glad that I chose to hire them.... he and his co-worker were professional, arrived on time, and had a great assortment of music, photo booth props, etc. Our group of 150 people had a blast at the party! I would not hesitate to hire him again. Thanks Jamie! :)

We hired Jamie to operate the photo booth for our company holiday party. He was very responsive and…read moresuper easy to work with! He helped us create a custom logo to feature on the prints which our employees loved. The day of the event, he quickly and easily set everything up and was taking photos right away! He was very encouraging and helpful when it came to the photos. He suggested poses, props and made even the shy folks feel comfortable. All of the photos turned out beautifully! After the event, he sent over our photos in a very timely matter. We would definitely use Jamie for our photo booth rental again!

Rebecca is the best voice coach I could have ever hoped for! She is a talented, consistent, kind,…read morecompassionate, patient, and generous human being. I love working with Rebecca as she has coached out my inner singer / songwriter and fueled my creative endeavors. I have passionately re-engaged in music after decades of hiatus and just released a single on iTunes and Spotify. Rock on Rebecca!

I devoted ten years to studying voice with Rebecca Jones. More, if you count the summers I…read morereturned to Marin from college and begged for a lesson or two to brush up. Rebecca not only transformed my voice, but she helped me find my sense of self, guided me through my troublesome adolescent years, championed my successes, and mourned my losses. Calling her a mentor is an understatement, but it's the word that comes to mind. Today, I am a working actor in New York. I still use Rebecca's techniques and continue to contact her with news of my life, both personal and professional. Go schedule a lesson before her calendar fills up. Samantha C.

A friend introduced me to Dewayne Oakley during the COVID-19 lockdown, and I will be forever…read moregrateful. He does occasional Sunday concerts online, all of them soulful and moving. I usually prefer jazz without vocals, but Oakley's singing is so delightful. We are lucky to have such a talented jazz vocalist and bass player in our Northern California community. Highly recommended (and loved).

I stumbled upon them in Golden Gate Park and they crept into my soul. They were so good and so…read morehumble playing that you couldn't not listen.

Rose did an incredible job for our wedding at Elliston Vineyards. She goes above and beyond, she…read moretruly enjoys what she does. She enjoys the music and the happiness it brings out. Rose has a huge list of songs to choose from, and is willing to learn other songs to accommodate to you. She did two for us, she did purpose by Justin Bieber for me to walk down the aisle and for when my groom and I were walking down from the ceremony she performed best I ever had by Drake. I was impressed with how generous, kind, and caring rose is. Rose has phenomenal talent! You made my ceremony a memory I can never forget with the performance you gave us. I highly recommend Rose for all weddings and events!!!

Amazing performer . Amazing personality . Excellent musician. Strongly recommend for any event .read more

"In short, I think Delphi Freeman is a very promising talent who has the potential to become a…read moreMASSIVE pop star in the artistically underserved Teen Pop market and hopefully beyond. With the right people and resources behind her, this is something that should happen." - Stephen Phillips, Nashville native and music-scene blogger of Ready Fret GO!

Great place Nice ambiance…read more Went with my friend to buy a new guitar string People are really helpful Will love to see the grow

DJ Vadim did a great job DJing our wedding at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park. He was…read moreprofessional, timely, and played great music throughout. We highly recommend him, especially at challenging venues like Yosemite. The initial process was fairly straightforward. After agreeing to his fair price we created a list of must play songs, do not play songs, and a list of other songs and artists we like, as well as our choices for processional and recessional songs. He was happy to communicate with us and our wedding planner. He was pleasant and friendly to chat with. At the event itself he impressed us by putting together three separate setups, one for the ceremony, one for the dinner, and one for the reception. The ceremony setup was particularly challenging because everything needed to be battery powered, and some DJs won't even work without an electric setup. Things worked very well during the ceremony, and everyone could hear things well. It is clear that he knows how to work at the Ahwahnee and this is extremely important at this venue. For the dinner he played light background music according to our tastes and did some simple, straightforward announcements, which we appreciated because we wanted to keep things moving. The dance party was where he really blew us away. Not only did he have a full audio setup, but he also had lighting as well, all done without any significant instruction from us. We had a wedding planner specifically because we didn't want to be involved in every detail of planning and setup, so to have DJ Vadim get everything done without asking us a lot of questions was perfect for us. The dance party was really fun--he played almost all of our requested songs and added a lot of other great ones as well. He kept things moving and we stayed on the dance floor the entire time! He didn't play anything from the don't play list or interrupt the music with unprofessional chatter. He mixed songs together very well and had a good feel for the crowd, not moving too quickly when people were having fun, but fading in a new song if the current one didn't have people moving. I had numerous people come up to us during and after the dance party to say how great DJ Vadim was, and I agree! Highly recommend him!

Zeb and his team exceeded every expectation at our August 2nd, 2025 wedding in Monterey. For…read morestarters, he brings a great blend of laid-back willingness to meet any idea or request, with a sharp music acumen and event expertise. He worked with us during each step of the planning process, never pressing, to amplify our vision. A special shout out for a meaningful family/bridal party/etc. song. Playing a particular remix of a song we like. Nailing down particular subgenres during each stage of the night. Attentive to our song dislikes and "no plays". But at the same time, adding his expert feel and live touch for what the crowd was wanting. Zeb and his team built standout moments - our crowd even started a room-wide conga line (who does that anymore?). And a shout-a-long of Bohemian Rhapsody as our closer for the night. And the live sax fusion... everyone kept commenting about that being their favorite part of the night. At the same time, he simplified all of our anxieties in what can be a whale of a planning process. He got our mindset/vision immediately and was the perfect amount of helpful in steering us to the best party ever.

This review is entirely overdue, but much deserved for Zebuel, Lindsey, and the amazing and…read moreextremely talented team behind Sounds Elevated. Zebuel is not only an amazing musician and DJ, but also the curator of event excellence. He brought to life with his team a NOLA influenced second-line to keep our wedding celebrations alive post ceremony, heading into the reception with instruments and all the bells & whistles. Not only was this an epic highlight for our guests, but something my husband and I only thought could happen in our dreams! He truly listened to our wants/needs with flawless execution, but above all else, went above & beyond to ensure this was the best day/night of our lives. From lighting, a DJ/live instrument fusion, and photography from So Good Photobooth, we could not recommend this Team more for your next special event ~ whether corporate or personal! Because of this Team, we had an unforgettable and picture-perfect event filled with our favorite people and the musical experience of our lifetime. Thank you Sounds Elevated for rockin us forward into marriage & beyond!

These guys are very good! We had a large family gathering and they played for two hours. Everyone…read moreloved the music! The gentlemen were very nice, arrived on time and took requests. I highly recommend Rigo and his band.

Estimados Marcos y equipo,…read more Quiero expresar mi más sincero agradecimiento por su excelente participación en el evento que organizamos con motivo del cumpleaños de mi querida suegra. A pesar del corto aviso, su disposición para acomodar nuestro horario fue realmente apreciada. La serenata que ofrecieron fue hermosa y cautivó a todos los presentes. Cada una de las canciones resonó de manera especial, y los invitados no dejaron de comentar lo mucho que disfrutaron de su música. Estoy sumamente agradecido por haber contado con su talento en un día tan importante para nuestra familia. Sin duda, no dudaré en recomendarlos y espero poder contar nuevamente con su grupo en futuras ocasiones. Muchas gracias nuevamente. Que sigan cosechando éxitos y que reciban muchas bendiciones. Atentamente, Francisco

Bay Area Strings played at our wedding and I couldn't have asked for more. During planning, Jen was…read morevery easy to work with, responded quickly to questions, and has an amazing repertoire of songs to choose from. Her team showed up early to the wedding to ensure they had plenty of time to setup, and started right on time. They played so beautifully that I'd would've thought it was a recording had my fiance (now wife!) not mentioned that it was the quartet playing. We performed all our dances with the quartet's music, and they played flawlessly. Jen also rearranged one of the songs to fit our choreography. I would recommend Bay Area Strings to anyone looking for a quartet for any events. Jen is an exceptional Cellist, and her team members are top talent as well.

We used Bay Area Strings for our wedding at the Berkeley City Club, and they were absolutely…read moreincredible. Jen was so easy to work with--responsive, organized, and happy to play all the songs we requested. Having them there truly made the day feel even more magical. They play beautifully and created such an elegant, romantic atmosphere for our ceremony and reception. We received so many compliments from our guests. I would 100% recommend Bay Area Strings for any special event!