My husband and I are so glad we hired Mariachi Nueva tradicion for our wedding. We were truly…read moreimpressed by the talent of every mariachi member their voices were amazing. Our guests loved the performance, and it made our celebration even more special. Coordinating with Victor was easy. He was professional, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Mariachi Nueva Tradicion.

One of the best mariachi bands you will find! They brought so much joy to our party. The skill,…read moremusicianship, the voices!!! And engagement. The entire party was in awe. Thank you!!

I would like to Thank Mauricio and all the Mariachis that played at the party! Three generations of…read morefamily enjoyed Mariachi Real De San Diego. We had them play for a birthday party and everyone enjoyed the music, playing all the request. Very professional and courteous. If you are looking for quality Mariachi music I highly recommend them.

They have been part of a few family events. Excellent communication, professionalism and experience.read more

Versatility and talent beyond compare…read more After reading all the glowing reviews of Michael Tiernan's musicianship my wife and I felt honored to be able to make a date with him to provide the music for a party at The Thursday Club in Point Loma. The party was partially a 50th anniversary but mostly a celebration of great friendships of many years. He did an incredible job of playing songs that were the perfect complement to the changing dynamics of the entire evening. Michael is a charming individual and when the mood was right he played songs that engaged the crowd, captured their attention and drew applause. He's a master at reading the room. Toward the end of the evening a contingent got up and started dancing between the tables. Michael was totally in his element. He can create all the high energy party vibe you could want. He has spontaneous looping techniques that make his renditions of songs as full bodied as a band. As part of the planning process we received a list of songs that are in his repertoire. You would not believe the length of the list and the variety of situations and moods he can bring to life. This next part is slightly humorous, but testifies to what a great guy Michael is. Since the majority of the crowd was going to be septuagenarians like ourselves, we were concerned that if the music was too "prominent" the guests might have difficulty hearing each other and conversing. It was with a little trepidation that we brought up this concern with Michael. You don't sign up an artist with all his gifts and then ask him to play quietly. His response was immediate and completely understanding. He totally got it. He assured us he could keep it as mellow as we wanted. And he did it perfectly with no cues from us, especially during the crucial cocktail-hour part of the event which was an important time for people to mingle and visit. He reads the room. If you are planning a special event you hope to bring all the elements together to make it a great experience for all the guests. It's like an art project. Music is an essential part of the experience. Look no further for an amazingly gifted musician who can work with you to craft the occasion to your desires to make it a meaningful and joyful celebration.

Very easy to work with. Dress well for the occasion. Know how to organize the songs well!read more

Jabe was a fabulous choice to provide entertainment for our 20th anniversary backyard bash. He's…read moretruly a one man musical army. Jabe did two live sets and DJ'd as well, providing entertainment for a solid 5 hours. Not only that, he also learned a new song so that he could accompany my wife and I on a song we wanted to sing as part of our vow renewal ceremony. And to top it all off, Jabe is super cool. Highly recommended, thank you Jabe.

Jabe was an amazing addition to our backyard engagement party for our son and his fiancée. He was…read morea hit among the guests, playing easy listening music that allowed for guests to converse while simultaneously enjoying his talent! On the business side of things, he was extremely easy to work with- providing clear communication and was very prompt and self-reliant with his set-up/ take down! I would definitely recommend Jabe for any occasion!

We recently held a lovely outdoor celebration of life for our daughter at El Camino Memorial Park…read morein Sorrento Valley. Celeste was exceptional as celebrant, serving as both officiant and soloist for the event. She guided us through the planning process with compassion and took great care to understand who our daughter was through conversations with and written comments of family members. Together we chose several songs for Celeste to sing as guests arrived and others she would sing during the celebration of life. An ordained minister, she facilitated the service with thoughtful and consoling words and spiritual reflections appropriate to our situation. Our choice was to have several family members speak, with three songs interspersed through the program. Celeste eased these transitions seamlessly and her singing is simply luminous. My husband and I are grateful for the extraordinary care, sympathy, and peace that Celese provided to honor our daughter's life in such a beautiful way.

Celestial elevated my Mother's Memorial Service in a way no one else could have. She officiated as…read morewell as performed. She was so and compassionate. Her song choices were on point. I really couldn't have imagined getting through that day without her. I would definitely recommend Celeste to anyone who is looking for end of life services.

Pulp Vixen played my 75th birthday party, and they were a smash hit! Everyone loved them,…read moreespecially me, and they set the tone from the beginning of the party. They looked fantastic in white sequined outfits. And their musicality was amazing - upbeat, beautiful vocals and instrumentals, and such lively and beautiful musicians. They played a special playlist with so many great songs. And they pivoted so gracefully when I changed the order of events unexpectedly. Chrissy Marquez is so friendly and easy to work with in developing the program, and she's awesome on drums. Jonesy sings and dances with the best energy. We loved Rosie and Jesi on guitar, Ruri on saxophone, and Akane on keyboard. My friends danced all night, as did I, and they said it was the best party they had ever experienced. This is a mega-talented group, and I'd recommend that you book all six together for a powerful sound.

If your looking for an energetic show look no further. From the first strum of Rosie's guitar to…read morethe last note sung your being treated to some very talented ladies. They keep the place rocking. Dance, Latin and good ol rock n roll. The, must see cover band in Cali. Looking forward to the next gig I can get to.

We hired Mike to provide music for our wedding and cocktail hour in Rancho Santa Fe and we have not…read morestopped receiving compliments regarding his voice and music selection. Mike was extremely professional and sounded simply amazing. Mike learned any and all songs we requested with ease (and our requests spanned genres - from country to pop). I walked down the aisle to a beautiful instrumental of Holocene by Bon Iver thanks to the talent of Mike. We were looking for someone with an acoustic, singer-songwriter vibe that would be on time, professional, and enjoyable to work with. Mike was just that! We would HIGHLY recommend Mike for your wedding needs. Thank you Mike from the bottom of our hearts.

The first time we got Mike Officer to play for us was at our engagement; he did an absolutely…read morefantastic job posing as a street performer, then playing a song that he learned (by request) that was special to both of us. So when it came time to find musical entertainment for our wedding, he was the first person that came to mind. Luckily he was available on the right date! We booked him to sing and play acoustic guitar, as well as to DJ later in the evening. Mike gave us a choice of a few packages, but we also negotiated with him a bit based on what our specific needs were. Before the wedding he sent us recorded demos of a couple of songs that he was going to play for us (including our first dance song) so that we could give feedback; it was very helpful to hear these songs in advance. On the day of the wedding, Mike's delivery was flawless: the music he provided during the ceremony especially was so touchingly delivered. He also took care of lots of little details such as making sure everyone giving toasts had a microphone handy. We got numerous comments afterwards about how wonderful he sounded, and how nice it was to have music layered throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Plus the dance party that he DJed was rockin'. :-) We are so grateful for what he provided on that day, and would recommend him to anyone who wants beautiful music at their special event.

I've been taking guitar lessons from Dave for years. He is an extraordinary teacher and musician…read more He is a hidden treasure.

From the owner: Music lessons on guitar, drums, production/engineering and music theory in a state of the art…read morestudio since 1994. Many students have gone on to successful music careers.

5++++++ They absolutely made our daughter's wedding unforgettable! The energy was incredible and…read morethe dance floor stayed packed. They read the crowd perfectly, played an amazing mix of classics and current hits, and every musician was unbelievably talented. The entire process with Gary was smooth and professional. He was easy to work with and genuinely cared about making the wedding special. We've had SO many guests tell us it was the best wedding band they've ever seen and wondered how we found them (it was here on Yelp!) If you want your wedding to feel like an epic concert where everyone is singing and dancing together, book this band. It was worth every penny, and we'd recommend them without hesitation! We hope to hire them again for my son's wedding!

Hired Kicks Band for our wedding on April 9, 2022. My husband and I got engaged during Covid, so we…read moredecided to have a longer engagement. We stumbled upon Kicks Band after reading endless reviews for San Diego based bands. When we had our first call, Gary was so easy to work with and made the experience so seamless for us! He was very responsive, and worked within our needs and asks. They absolutely ROCKED our wedding night, and all of our guests danced the night away! It was truly an epic night, with so much fun and AMAZING music. Our guests are still talking about it! If you are looking for a great live band, KICKS BAND is it. Thank you for everything, Gary! Best, Trent and Jackie Roberts

Where to start: Dan was amazing from the moment I reached out on his website, to the minute he left…read morefrom my event. I booked him last minute for my wedding on August 6th, and he did an amazing job! We setup all the details for my big day, and he even coordinated with my DJ flying in from Texas on what sound would be needed. He showed up on time to my wedding, set everything up, no one needed to help him: he had it ALL under control. I told him before he left for the night, but its as if he was my invisible superhero! Both my wedding and reception went without a hitch: and he cleaned up everything on his own too. Such a nice guy, with great prices! Thanks for everything Dan: you were a lifesaver! Hope to hire you for more future events!

Thank you Dan for setting up the sound system for our wedding venue. System was great and easy to…read moreuse. Thank you for staying through the event to ensure there are no problems with the sound system or mic. Dan went above and beyond our expectations.