We hired Justin to play guitar during our wedding. He did a great job: he had some good…read moresuggestions for processional music that fit in well w/ what we wanted, he got to our fairley remote wedding location and set up well ahead of time, and played his guitar beautifully. Everyone enjoyed/appreciated.

Justin provided the music for our daughter's wedding ceremony and appetizer hour. It was…read morebeautiful! I'm so happy we chose live music instead of recorded for the ceremony!

If you're looking for a warm, kind, and incredibly talented musician for an event, you need to hire…read moreLevi J. My wife and I had a vision for our small, intimate wedding, and beautiful, heartfelt music played with soul was at the center of our plan. The moment we spoke with Levi J, we knew we had found the perfect person for the job. We never needed to reach out to any other artist - we instantly felt confident about our choice, and Levi J delivered with so much authenticity that we feel like we not only had beautiful music at our wedding, but we also made a real friend. Levi J was patient and open when it came time for us to prepare a song list. He learned all kinds of new songs and played them beautifully. He accepted last-minute additions with enthusiasm and excitement, and was always available to chat with us about our plans. Levi J also helped make speeches and AV presentations work smoothly and with a smile. The most amazing thing about Levi J is that he is a truly talented musician who plays from the heart. We felt he connected with us, our families, and the vibe of our wedding from the first moment, and we can't wait to have another opportunity to experience his music.

I hire Levi to one of our party. His on time very professional. Easy going person he even did…read moreTikTok dance with group and karaoke duet with him. Pricing is reasonable and his very open and will recommend and negotiate with you. I highly recommend Levi on your next party, I will surely hire him again. Amazingly talented musician!

been taking lessons from Jamie for about a year and a half and he has helped me a lot to Improve my…read moretechnique and overall drumming. Very nice guy highly recommend for beginners or intermediate drummers wanting to learn more!

From the owner: Hey! My name is Jamie and I want to teach you how to play the drums!! I have been playing for…read morealmost 20 years and love sharing my passion with you! I want to become a full-time professional musician. While I have played live many times and have been recorded professionally, I am still new to this being-a-professional-musician thing. With your help, I can make this my full-time job!

Contracted with Bachman in July to perform classical acoustic guitar, and I suggested composers…read morewho would fit the need. In December, four days before the event, he decided that he couldn't do that ... I would get "Sinatra style jazz" instead. He thinks they're interchangeable, apparently. He was fired before he even started, leaving us with no musician. Oh, but he will annoy you with his requests for payment in full in advance.

Jim has been a wonderful instructor. We've been using Jim for quite some time. We highly recommend…read morehim for guitar lessons.

I love Ann and Steve! They are the best wife and husband duo in Monterey! They did an amazing job…read moreputting together the music for our wedding. We had Steve and one of his colleagues (Flute player that played with Stevie Wonder) do a guitar and flute duo for our ceremony! It sounded amazing!! It was classy without being stuffy and old! They even learned Edelweiss for our ceremony and did more contemporary songs. Steve and Ann then moved everything from our ceremony to Tarpy's at no additional cost. How many times can you say that when you are planning at wedding? Steve then played solo guitar during cocktails and moved to DJing for the rest of the night. They definitely kept the party going all night long! In addition to all of this they also supplied all the sound systems from our ceremony to our reception. We had our wedding out doors and if we had not had mini microphones to catch our voices, no one would have heard us. No matter if you having an indoor or outdoor wedding make sure to use microphones! That was their suggestion and our experience!! We loved Steve Ezzo Entertainment and highly recommend them for any occasion!! Wonderful prices for those on a budget!!

After meeting both steve and ann at the highlands inn to meet a potential live singer for our…read morewedding, we decided to book Neil, our singer and a keyboardist for our special day at the intercontinental in monterey. Many things were promised to us and we felt accomodated before the booking but after they got out our deposit and especailly the final payment we were no longer really important. Our prerequisite of booking them was for the singer to sing "back at one" at our wedding, my husband and I's favorite song. They promised they would sing it no problem etc. About a month before the event i sent a list of songs that i got off their website to see if they could play that at my wedding. Songs I chose were many songs I heard during i saw them play live with a two piece band. Steve got on the phone and was extremeley passive aggressive and told me all the reasons why they couldnt do that and why shouldnt i just hire a dj and so on and so forth. I was like REALLY!??? so close to my wedding i just tried to minimize my problems and move on. Me being a person who is musically challeneged, was not aware that a 2 or 3 piece band wouldnt be able to produce those dance songs etc, but those same songs were played during our visit when we saw them play live so i had no clue why certain songs couldnt be played? hmm. I felt they have extremely poor client management skills and really just didnt manage my expectations nor advise me on what songs could be done with the 2 piece etc and made me feel belittled. Hello- I am the client here and the bride!! Who made you king of the jungle? My DJ- who was hired seperate of them- was treated even poorly over the phone by steve himself. I had tried to see if the two musiciaans would be able to share the same speakers during the event to avoid having to tear their stuff down during the middle of the evening when the singer was done (and the DJ began). Steve spoke to my DJ in such a unprofessional manner, i was appauled, and my DJ called me right after telling me that he made him feel like he was unimportant and that he was some ghetto dj from the bay and that he was just " in the way". COmpletely unacceptable. I had a feeling this was the case when he told me he didnt want to dj at my wedding anyore after speaking to steve as that is how i felt in speaking to him personally. Good thing i convinced the dj that was not my intention to make him feel that way and that i do not know why nor did i give steve the authority to do something like so. I didnt bring this up to steve as i was over his passive aggressivenesss and let it go. Regardless of the anguish over song choice before the event, the day of was ok. Everyone raved about the band but my big complaint the day of was that the band took a 10 minute break in the middle of dinner unannounced, leaving there to be bleak silence - only for my wedding planner to find them where?- outside, taking a smoking break and chomping down on the reminents of my seafood display from cocktail hour. as if this wasnt bad enough, our SPECIAL song that he had PROMISED to sing for us. he sang off CUE CARDS! not just cue cards, but off a 8.1/2 x 11 sheet of paper 2 inches from his face. utterly disappointing and what professional would do that, after all that they promised our song would be perfect. they also ended 10 minutes earlier than contracted time, leaving our timeline wack and our DJ having to cover for them. They sang a total of 1.5 hours at my wedding, and had to take a break after 40 in of performance? the timeline that i obviously sent to them they really didnt review with any heart nor paid any attention. there were points were they were supposed to stop and announce the DJ was taking over- they did not, they just started breaking down and up and left. The musicians also solciited my wedding planner to join them in their "after party". Completely disgusting and again not professional at all. Not sure about the other reviews on this site as they are all 5 stars, friends maybe? Between the booking managers- steve and ann and the treatment i endured from them before the event and teh day of mishaps I really wouldnt recommend them at all!!!

They were a beautiful surprise for my 50th birthday!! They were professional, they had melodic…read morevoices, their beautiful costumes and appearances were aesthetically pleasing and they were so entertaining!! You can not go wrong with this group of Mariachis. Made all of us proud of our Mexican heritage and cultura!! Bravo Bravo I want to have another party just to invite them.!!! They were the highlight of my celebration

My husband and I finally had our post-COVID wedding ceremony on 7/10/22 and we were lucky enough to…read morehave Mariachi Voces Tapatias play during our reception! They're the best Mariachi I've ever heard and were the highlight of the night! Both of our families have told us over and over that the Mariachi was their favorite part Mariaci Voces even waited until my husband and I were done taking photos (long after they were scheduled to play) to sing us a private, special song. It gave us a chance to slow down and enjoy the celebration around us and also lead to the best unofficial first dance ever! I highly recommend Mariachi Voces Tapatias

We recently had an engagement party for my daughter, and wanted to have some live music that wasn't…read moretoo loud or noisy but still could provide a nice musical environment for our guests. We hired Victor Valencia, and from the very first chord he played, he set the tone for an unforgettable night. His incredible guitar skills, infectious energy, and fantastic song choices had the crowd completely captivated -- and before long, everyone was up dancing, singing along, and cheering like we were at a private concert. What really stood out was his ability to connect with the crowd. He read the vibe of the evening perfectly and kept the energy high from start to finish. Whether it was classic rock, pop hits, Santana, or even romantic songs, Victor performed with passion and flair. By the end of the night, guests were chanting for "one more song" -- and he delivered, big time! Beyond the performance, Victor was professional, friendly, and a total pleasure to work with. He helped make the party not just fun, but truly special. We're still getting messages from guests raving about how amazing our party was and how awesome the live entertainment Victor delivered was. If you're looking for a talented guitarist who can light up the room and turn a celebration into something extraordinary, Victor Valencia is your man.

From the owner: Victor Valencia is a singer/songwriter who has been active on the California Central Coast music…read morescene since the early '70's. He has recorded 2 studio albums of original tunes and just completed an EP titled "You are my song" that released 2024. As a soloist, Victor provides music for weddings, receptions, wineries & special events. He covers Pop, Jazz, Reggae, Latin-Jazz, Pop and traditional Mexican music. Victor has also been an active musician in ministry for over 30 years. For more information and booking visit victorvalenciamusic.com

We can't say enough nice things about Dan and Come Alive Entertainment. Picking the right music was…read moreone of the things we were most excited about when we were planning our wedding, and we can't imagine having chosen anyone else. Working with Dan was truly a great experience and he and the team at Come Alive Entertainment were extremely helpful every step of the way. He personally helped us build out our music plan for the big day and provided his expertise whenever we needed some extra help. Dan's live music during our ceremony is something that we will always remember and brought tears to our eyes and goosebumps to our arms. His music helped make the ceremony as special as we hoped for and those songs will forever be a part of our lives. We both will never forget our first dance and singing along as Dan performed exactly what we wanted. That moment is truly a highlight of the wedding and of our lives. After playing live music throughout the ceremony and cocktail hour, Dan helped us craft a great playlist for our dinner service and was the best DJ as we switched to the dancefloor. He made sure the dancefloor was packed all night long and played every song we wanted while also finding the perfect mix of songs for our guests. Dan was able to pivot when needed and was there for us in a way that we will always remember. Not only was Dan the best musician, emcee and DJ we could have hoped for, he is such a kind person and we could tell that he truly wanted to help make our wedding as special as possible. Thank you so much to Dan and everyone at Come Alive Entertainment for making our wedding so memorable and for giving us memories that we will always cherish. We highly recommend choosing Come Alive Entertainment for your wedding or special event.

We had such a great time with Come Alive Entertainment at our wedding! From the start, they were…read moreeasy to communicate with, and made sure to send us in depth questionnaires to really understand what we wanted out of the music at our wedding reception. We had Dan and a guitarist perform live for cocktail hour, which our guests loved. Dan also did our first dances live, one of which he learned for us, which made the day all the more special! And once dancing started, he seamlessly switched to DJing. Truly, it was such an incredible experience to be able to include live music in our day, and it made it all the more special. Dan was so kind and very on top of introducing our bridal party, handing off the mic to those giving toasts, and such a perfect addition to our big day! I highly recommend working with them for your wedding.