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.

I do not recommend the musicians hired for my friend's private event this past Saturday…read more Prior to booking, I reviewed feedback from others and noticed a recurring concern regarding poor communication. Unfortunately, that was exactly the experience we encountered. After receiving payment, the musicians left the venue without any communication or explanation. The venue has a strict noise ordinance, which required additional coordination, setup adjustments, and effort in order to proceed with the performance. Despite being aware of these circumstances and after having already been paid, they chose to leave rather than communicate or work through the situation. Their lack of professionalism and communication created unnecessary stress and disappointment for my friend on what was supposed to be a special and memorable day. Clear communication, especially when unexpected challenges arise, is essential when providing services for important events. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend their services. I truly hope they listen to everyone's feedback and do better, no one deserves to be ghosted during any special event, and we do not wish to hinder people who love to work and love what they do. Please do better !! My friends and I support local businesses.

DJ ET is to blame for my wedding reception NOT going as planned…read more You see, in our planning, I had said, listen Ivy Hill, we are thrilled to be working with you as part of our event at Sand Rock Farm. We were excited to have a cellist playing as our guests got to mix and mingle. And yes, we were really looking forward to music being played as we ate and enjoyed our LONG awaited wedding reception (that had been postponed cuz...ya know...Covid.) But we said it repeatedly...There really was NOT going to be ANY dancing. There was dancing. Lots of it. And it is all DJ ET's fault. THANK GOODNESS!!!! Honestly, working with the entire team at Ivy Hill was a dream. Their selection of musical genres and musicians is nothing short of impressive. I will warn you now...that questionnaire is exhaustive...like it gets INTO the songs you like. But it is TOTALLY worth it. Matt reached out right before our reception just to check if we were good and to get us in touch with DJ ET. The cellist was AMAZING. And before you ask...YES...he can and WILL play a Game of Thrones medley. It was AMAZING. He also learned the music to my father's favorite hymn. When I heard him start to play it, I just started to cry because thanks to him, my father, who passed some time ago, was there...in that song...and in that cello. I can't recommend Ivy Hill Entertainment enough. They clearly have put in the work of bringing on the best of the best when it comes to musicians, performers and DJs. They take the headache and worry out of the planning and logistics. True pros in every sense. And my special nod to DJ ET who proved that the Mills Brothers and Blacksheep really DO belong on the same playlist.

Highly Recommended, Quality Entertainment: Wow - what a fantastic experience! Ivy Hill…read moreEntertainment truly is your "one stop music and entertainment shop." From working in events, I understand that heartfelt, professional, seamless entertainment is a key component to creating a memorable celebration. It brings people together, inspires guests, and sets the tone of your party. I've worked with some pretty cool musicians, but Ivy Hill Entertainment definitely stands out as the BEST. When it came time to plan the ultimate personal event - our wedding - we wanted a music-based celebration that stood apart from "typical wedding music". The idea was a multi-musical-styled evening showcasing classical music, New Orleans Big Band, a roaming violinist at dinner (Ivy Hill's gal, MJ, even played pop hits like Stayin' Alive and had everyone singing!), an intimate pub sing-along, and finally a rockin' reception. This was certainly an ambitious repertoire! I began researching bands/musicians and initially fell into a short panic. Most bands didn't seem to have the magical vibe, musical diversity, network, and professionalism (Can we count on the to show up for gods sake...) for me to book. In fact, none of the musicians resonated with our event's style.... and then I found Ivy Hill Entertainment. WOW. Game changer. From the moment of contact to the actual execution we had an amazing experience that was fun, stress free, collaborative, easy, and QUALITY. Ivy Hill has many options on how to book talent - actually super talent. You can hire anyone from a dope DJ to solo musician to the 9-musician "build-a-band" act we employed. My initial contact was Brian Bergeron who not only understood our vision, but encouraged us to make it happen. What an awesome guy. He was just as excited as we were! In fact, that's what stands out about Ivy Hill - their passion for music and events. They truly love what they do and understand the honor of being part of your event. Ivy Hill also offers such quality musicians! I couldn't believe we had all these cool people playing our wedding! It was great to see their musical backgrounds and sound samples from the website and resources. For our wedding, they supplied everything from the sound technician, musical equipment, speakers, musicians, and even an amazing Bandleader extraordinaire: Jon Devoto. Man, this guy was incredible! In addition to coordinating the musicians, he was also the lead singer, MC... and as a special request, include some mind-blowing tap dancing. Everyone loved him! I wish I could go through each of the musicians (Debbie Ilana, the New Classics, MJs Brass Boppers) because they brought so much flavor & style. It was like a mini-musical festival. The best part is that whatever you decide to book - whether it be an intimate musical vibe, dope DJ, or full-blown band - they deliver a memorable performance and professional experience. This team is full of talent and heart. They also have a big network of musicians and DJs so you don't need to worry about flaky musicians or no-shows. God forbid someone gets sick, they have the resources to ensure you are set. I trust them implicitly. I knew that I had nothing to worry about when booking them. The communication was clear and timely. We were in-line every step of the way. In fact, they are the only company I will use for future events. If you seek a top-notch service, this is the place for you. As you can see form their website, Ivy Hill Entertainment has a lot to offer. They exceeded our already high expectations. It is my pleasure to write this review and spread the word.

Having a string quartet at our wedding was a total dream come true! Eloquence Strings blew me away…read moreand truly made our day so special! I was very particular about the songs I wanted and Beth was so accommodating. She even added a song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to that wasn't even on their list. I loved that they started the ceremony playing more traditional/classic music and transitioned to contemporary music during cocktail hour - even including Pink Pony Club (believe me it sounded so amazing)! Their music was absolutely beautiful and provided the perfect atmosphere for our intimate wedding!

Oh my goodness, I cannot recommend Eloquence Strings enough!!! They provided the music during our…read morewedding ceremony and cocktail hour- and they were MARVELOUS!!! Beth was wonderful with communication- she was timely, kind, helpful, fun! The quartet performed a special song we requested not in their already extensive repertoire. The breadth of genres/songs they cover is spectacular! We requested familiar songs, as well as songs from various animes and Disney movies. We could not be more pleased! Our guests of all ages (ranging from 4 years old to 91) raved about them! I spoke with some of the catering staff at the end of the night, and even they, having been to many weddings, were impressed with them and said they were one of the best they have heard! My only regret is that things were so busy with photos, etc while they were performing that I didn't get to chat with them and thank them in person!! Truly, do not hesitate to work with them! One of our best decisions!

I have watched Sean develop over the years and still hold he is one of the better players in the…read moreBay Area. Many people can shred, it's the choice of spaces that keep it interesting. Along with a wide range of style I appreciate the vintage tunes that is rarely played nowadays. Yeah, he can sing too and has class A band mates. The bass player, Cliff Hugo, is a reluctant legend.

Sean is a great musician and a excellent teacher.read more

The Silverheels performed for our friend's 40th Birthday party and they were fantastic! Everyone…read morehad a blast. Joe was great to work with during the whole booking process and did a fun DJ set for us before the band played. The band has a great list of songs to choose from and made the party a hit! Highly recommend the Silverheels!

So easy to coordinate, great price, perfect in every way. Not one worry. Highly recommend!!! We…read moreused Joe for a DJ--put together a lovely play list for a COL.

Beyond Compare - Musical Heart Strings Made Our Wedding Truly Magical!…read more Working with Gretchen and Kerry of Musical Heart Strings was one of the best decisions we made for our Tiburon wedding. We immediately wanted to work with them after seeing their website and content, and their live performance did not disappoint. They are truly phenomenal musicians! From our very first outreach, they were full of excitement and so happy to workshop unique ideas with us to make our day as special as possible. They brought two massive highlights to our wedding that our guests are still talking about. First, they were totally open to leading our recessional, playing their instruments while walking as we exited the ceremony, which gave the entire moment a beautifully joyful and light feeling. Second, they collaborated flawlessly with our DJ for a super unique grand entrance to our reception. They played live violin and cello right along with the DJ playing Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" in the background--it was incredibly fun and really got the crowd going! Gretchen and Kerry are consummate professionals whose musical abilities are beyond compare. They set the perfect ambiance and made our day unforgettable.

The most beautiful live music we could have imagined! We hired Musical Heart Strings for our…read morewedding in Sonoma, and they were absolutely incredible. We first heard them play a few years ago at our friends' wedding and were completely blown away, so booking them for our own was a no-brainer. Their music brought such warmth and elegance to our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they struck the perfect balance between timeless classics and modern favorites. On top of being incredibly talented, Gretchen and her team were also so kind, professional, and easy to work with. If you're looking to add something truly magical to your wedding day, this is it!

DJ Josh Dukes DJ'ed our wedding last weekend, and we cannot rave more about him. We wanted our…read morewedding to be super laidback, without much pomp and circumstance. Josh delivered to a T, making sure we had the right level of emceeing without feeling over the top. He also had great music tastes, making sure to feature the songs we had requested while also adding in his own selections to keep our dance floor popping until 1am. We loved his attitude and willingness to work with us to tailor our wedding in a way that felt like us. His tech and team is overall wonderful (one of the photobooth attendants even reset the machine after packing up after I realized the groom and I didn't get a chance to take any photos)! The sound quality as well was perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would 100% recommend Boutique DJs for your event!

We hired Josh Dukes for our wedding last June - and he made our reception a hit! Our wedding…read moreplanner referred us to Josh, and after speaking with other DJs on the phone we were about ready to give up on finding a fun DJ that was not cheese-ball wedding corny. Having been to other weddings where the DJs spoke non-stop and handed out glow sticks and feather boas, I knew what I didn't want at my wedding. When we spoke with Josh we loved his clam laid back demeanor, and were reassured by his prompt reply to all of our emails and phone calls. Josh has a great on-line system which allows you to select favorite songs (and ban those pesky songs that everyone hates, but still manages to be played at way to many weddings - "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge anyone?...). Josh kept our friends and family dancing all night, spoke only when necessary to keep things going smoothly, and took the time to speak with us to get the general vibe we wanted at our wedding. Josh provided music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and our reception. He set up his systems in three different locations, and everything went off without a hitch. We gave Josh a lot of freedom with song selection and he did an amazing job!

We have used this jazz band twice. Once for a wedding and once for a corporate even and they were…read morefantastic both times. Professional, responsive, and very easy to communicate with. The music was excellent and created the perfect atmosphere for our guests. Overall, a wonderful experience, and we would highly recommend them for any event. Thank you

My husband and I hired Nova Jazz as a quartet for our wedding in spring of 2026 and they were…read morewonderful to work with! Easy to communicate and plan with and their performance really elevated our reception. We let them know what kind of vibe and tempo we liked ahead of time and they did the rest choosing songs to play for the reception to keep things upbeat without being overpowering. Daniel checked in with us at various points throughout the night to ensure the vibes were right and if we needed any adjustments. Nova Jazz also was able to play a special request song outside of their listed repertoire for our first dance which we really appreciated and was very special for us. We'd recommend them for weddings and any other special events when you want extra pizzazz!

Midori was super easy to work with from start to finish. We found them through our wedding planner,…read moreand the whole process was very straightforward. They send over a sheet with their music selections, you fill out what you want, and send it back about a month before the wedding. One thing I'll say is that the music sounded even better in person than in the samples. So many of our guests commented on how cool it was and how much it added to the atmosphere. For our 2-hour City Hall wedding, it was honestly perfect. It really fills up the space and makes everything feel a lot more grand and special without feeling over the top. Based on their samples and advice from some of our musician friends, we decided to go with the trio for a fuller sound, and I'm really glad we did. Highly recommend going that route if it fits your budget.

We used Corelli Strings for our wedding ceremony at SF City Hall and we were absolutely blown away…read more The space would have felt so empty without music, and since speakers aren't allowed at City Hall, having live violin and cello was truly the perfect choice. Their performance added so much elegance, emotion, and romance to our ceremony. The sound filled the rotunda beautifully and created the exact atmosphere we were hoping for. So many of our guests came up to us afterward raving about how amazing they were and how much the music elevated the entire experience. If you're getting married at SF City Hall or hosting any special event and want live music that makes a lasting impression, Corelli Strings is the way to go. They truly enhanced one of the most important moments of our lives and we couldn't recommend them more highly!

We hired the Maxim team for our May 2023 wedding cocktail hour at Nestldown in Los Gatos, CA…read more They made the booking process very easy! From the beginning they were quick to respond to our inquiry. They provided a fair quote based on our needs. They gave us an updated list of songs to choose from. We wanted more contemporary songs played, and they had a ton of options to choose from. They even learned to play a few new songs not on their list for a small fee. In order for the songs to sound more "full" we decided to go with their quartet option- which we highly recommend. On our wedding day the quartet was on time, courteous and professional. The rainy weather unfortunately changed our plans, and the venue had them moved to a different location than intended. Therefore, not all guests could hear or see them play from where they were- but that wasn't their fault. I think having them play indoors or in a more central location would make more sense. That being said, we did catch 3 of their last songs and we were blown away! Some of our guests even recorded them play and it was so cool to hear the songs we picked on strings. It was an absolute pleasure to work with them and can't thank them enough. BRAVO!

We hired Trio Maxim for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in Sonoma and they were fantastic!…read moreFrom the process of booking, choosing songs, to day-of performance, everything was a breeze. The trio was on time, courteous, professional, and the music was excellent. Highly, highly recommend.