We hired East Coast Soul for our wedding, and they completely blew us and our guests away. Their…read moresong selection list is super long, the vocals were fantastic, and the entire band brought so much talent and energy to the stage. They read the crowd perfectly, keeping the dance floor busy and the vibe high all night long. Beyond their amazing performance, they were incredibly fun, professional, and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. So many wedding guests complimented our band selection, asked for their name and where they are based - a sign of how much people loved them! If you want a band that will make your wedding unforgettable, book them immediately!

East Coast Soul (The Stax) absolutely CRUSHED it on the stage on 12/12 and they were the highlight…read moreof our wedding night. We had so many people come up to us after the wedding to tell us how awesome the band was and how much fun they had dancing and singing their hearts out. I also wanted to call out the uplighting ECS provided and how fantastic it looked in the ballroom. East Coast Soul absolutely nailed it, the uplighting changed colors throughout the night and put out the best vibe for our reception. I would 100% recommend this group for any big event. They brought the energy and fun. THANK YOU ECS!

I can't recommend Big City Wedding Band more highly…read more From the outset, Ken was a pleasure to work with. He was communicative, responsive to all of our requests, and showed an attention to detail that put my wife and I at ease. On the day of the wedding, the band arrived right on time, coordinated seamlessly with the venue, and handled all the logistics so we didn't have to worry about a thing. Most importantly, the band absolutely crushed the performance! The energy they brought to the room was infectious - the dance floor was packed all night and nobody wanted the party to end. Guests were raving about the band during the reception and continued sending us compliments for days afterward. We feel so lucky that we ended up with Big City as our wedding band and are very grateful to them for creating such a fun evening for everyone. Of the thousand little decisions you have to make planning a wedding, this one is a no brainer - go with Big City!

Big City Band was truly phenomenal! We first discovered them when they played for my…read moresister-in-law's wedding and they were the first group we called to book when when my husband and I got engaged. Not only are they all incredibly talented, they kept the energy so high and read our crowd perfectly - the dance floor was packed the entire night! We couldn't have asked for a better group. Ken was also an awesome manager - he's super kind and communicative and helped us think through our reception schedule, from our announcement to our first dances to our last dance. I only wish the night was longer!

Chris at Cool City Entertainment was the dj for our wedding reception, and I could not be happier…read more He was so accommodating, helped shepherd along our planning, accommodated my last minute requests, and provided a fun atmosphere for our reception. Several of our guests (and my husband) commented on what a great job he did. I would recommend him to anyone, for any event!

Pat was awesome! He kept the dance floor packed all night and got our guests really pumped for the…read morenight right at the get go. I can't stress enough how awesome he is. If you are in need of a DJ he is the way to go. My husband and I do not have the same taste in music and he somehow mixed our two styles and also kept guests young and old dancing the night away. He made sure to keep the ceremony exactly like I wanted it and wasn't made when I emailed him a few different times with changes (with only a few days to go). Pat is awesome!!! You should definitely book him...you won't be disappointed.

Pete O'Karma was our DJ for our wedding and he was wonderful! The music selections were great and…read morepeople had a hard time leaving the dance floor! Pete was very professional, he made sure people were aware that they were going to be up soon (for instance, the people giving speeches, parent/sibling for dances, etc.), and did a great job getting people excited on the dance floor. The great thing about Pete is that if he feels like a song isn't working (aka people are leaving the dance floor or it just seems like people aren't feeling it) he will transition the song into a different one. We were very happy with Pete and definitely recommend him!

Every girls has the parts of her wedding that are the most important and personal to her- for me…read morethat piece of the wedding was walking down the aisle to Canon in D. My advise to you if you are a bride who also dreams of walking down the aisle to this song ---then DO NOT hire this quartet. They butchered the song. I was horrified listening from the back of the church as my bridesmaids walked down the aisle - almost to the point of tears. I recently got our wedding video and was once again horrified when I had to relive it. The violinist missed all of the important parts, skipped chunks - seriously my high school quartet played this piece better. I wish there had been a stipulation in the contract that I could get my money back if they screwed up. It makes me so sad that I made the mistake of trusting these professional "musicians" with the most memorable moment in my life thus far - and they messed it up. RUN AWAY FROM THIS GROUP!!

Boston String Quartet provided our ceremony music for our recent wedding…read more They were very flexible in our song selection as we wanted to include some personal selections of British contemporary songs along with the classics. They were happy to oblige and played things like Oasis, The Verve and Eric Clapton along with Bach and the Wedding March. It made for a very personal ceremony and we were really happy that we chose them for our event

We have had Jose play guitar at our department's graduation event for several years running. He is…read moreexceptionally professional, responsive and pleasant to work with. Moreover, he's an incredibly talented guitarist with a knack for creating an elegant atmosphere. I would highly recommend him for any event!

I am a 64 year old American woman and I have been taking guitar lessons with Jose for six years…read morenow. We started doing the lessons by zoom during COVID and we have stuck with zoom ever since by choice - less hassle and I can record the lesson material to practice from. I am awed that my hands can make such beautiful music now! I tried to be consistent - once a week with few cancellations. I originally just wanted to learn embellished folk music but at his gentle prodding I learned to read music and play some classical. Now it's mainly jazz and some Latin and world music. It has been like a miracle for me. He has made me so happy. As you can imagine I think everyone should study with Jose!!! Do yourself a favor and sign up. I hope I'll still be studying with him into my 80s. ;-)

I've had an incredible experience at Musician's Playground since I started last February. What…read morereally made the difference for me were the instructors Miles, Rocco, and Thomas, who helped me build the confidence to play the guitar more freely and start improvising in ways I never could before. They don't just teach you what to play, but how to think about music: the theory I should know, how to actually practice effectively, and how to keep learning beyond the classroom. There's a real emphasis on listening, rhythm, and interacting with the people around you, which completely changes how you approach playing. For me, it's gone from "can I play over this song?" to "I have ideas about what I can improvise here," and musically, that's one of the most freeing shifts I've experienced in my life. Also big shout out to Dave and Brooke at the front. They are always there to welcome everyone in and make sure you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in, which really sets the tone for the whole place. The variety of classes and sessions they offer means there's always something new to explore, and the value of the group classes and membership is honestly unmatched. Completely worth it. Everything is accessible, the instructors are fantastic, and the environment is genuinely welcoming. It's been an immense creative escape, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to grow as a musician or just reconnect with music in a meaningful way. It's rare to find a place that makes you feel both challenged and completely at ease, but this is one of them. Boston, don't sleep on this hidden gem!

There are not a lot of recent reviews, so I thought I would add my experience in case it helps…read morepeople find what they need. I was excited to try piano lessons here but my experience was not client-centered. First, the person who connected with me about discussing what I need was going to call me on the phone but was inconsistent about scheduling. Then, although everybody was polite (if you discount my instructor asking me "no, but where are you *really* from"), the instructor I was matched with definitely did not start with where I was at and imposed their own perspective and agenda on me for how we would be learning because it's what they were familiar with. Also, during the lesson, the space was loud because people could be overheard singing. So, it was very difficult to hear the instructor and concentrate. Looking back, I think the person that I initially connected with to discuss what I was hoping for probably just wanted to make a sale instead of being straight up that perhaps what they had to offer did not match my needs.

DO NOT BOOK THEM!!!!!. I am shocked that they are a preferred vendor of The Oceanview. We booked…read morethem a year in advance, had one conversation, and then heard nothing again until two weeks before the wedding only because I repeatedly called and emailed them, we received zero communication. When we finally got on the phone Monday before the wedding, Johnny asked me the same questions I had already answered in the portal, we went over our first dance song since I needed them to merge 2 versions OF THE SAME SONG together. Then, the night before the wedding, Johnny called me again, apologizing because he forgot...and asked the same questions all over again. He even tried to get me to get my laptop and go back into the portal, where everything was already there. The next day, they messed up our first dance song horribly after I spoke to the DJ 30 minutes prior to confirm he knew what he was doing and he assured me he "does this all the time". He even upset my Mom during cocktail hour when he asked the same question to her 4 times, when I said something to him he sat in the chair in the corner sweating in silence. He kept coming up to me and my husband telling us he was so nervous and would disappear all night, extremely disorganized, unprofessional, barely played any of the songs on our must play list or our 3 hour long Spotify playlist we gave them for inspiration. Our guests left the dance floor, complaining about the music and he was never to be seen again after the speeches, 99% sure he was drinking or on something. We asked for high energy but all he brought was chaos and ruined my night. They were even going to play one of my DO NOT PLAY songs for cake cutting. I wasn't going to leave this review after the wedding, my father-in-law told us that before the reception began, he overheard someone ask where Johnny was. The DJ responded that Johnny was "in the back where there are no cameras doing a line." Throughout the night, multiple guests independently came up to us expressing concern and suggesting he was on drugs. Sadly, based on the behavior we witnessed all night, those concerns were valid. Since the wedding, I have repeatedly tried calling and emailing the company to address these very serious issues, and they have completely dodged all communication. I have also noticed that negative reviews mysteriously disappear, which is extremely concerning and unprofessional. Please save your money and peace of mind. You could probably hire a frat boy for 100 bucks to do the same job if not better.

DJ Mike was the absolute best!!! He talked things over with us several times to really make sure…read moreeverything was exactly how we wanted it for our wedding! He worked with us and made everything seamless! Would absolutely recommend him for your DJ needs!