My parents hired Kevin to play at my sister's law school graduation party on May 23, 2015. I was…read moreimpressed how he came prepared with his own equipment and his almost encyclopedic knowledge of songs, both contemporary and older. By the end of the night, he had the entire party singing "Piano Man" and it was awesome. He was very personable and professional, and felt like a guest at the party, not just a performer. I'd recommend Kevin if you want some live music in a relaxed atmosphere with someone you feel is an old friend you haven't seen in a while.

I first met Kevin about 3 years ago when I was having dinner at Season 52 in Costa Mesa with some…read morefriends and at the time bf (now husband). We were all just so wowed by him so I couldn't help but ask him for his business card on my way out. About 2 years later, I got engaged and one of the first things I had to do was fish for that business card. I immediately contacted Kevin, even before I started looking at venues. The moment we had our date set, I e-mailed him right away to make sure he doesn't fill up that day! Kevin has such a wide selection of music. I loved how incredibly versatile he was and his voice is so warm and inviting. We hired him to play when the guests starts arriving, the processional, and our cocktail hour. I sent him our music selection about 1-2 month before and a lot of them he did need to learn. But I love how he wasn't pushy in any way to make us pick from his selection of music. He was more concerned that we get the music selection we want and he learned them all for our wedding. I can't stop getting rave reviews from our guests on how amazing Kevin did. I can't stop raving either about how awesome he is. His rendition of the songs we picked turned out so beautifully, I had tears coming down before I even began walking. Our guests had so much fun interacting with him during cocktail hour. My mother in law was so excited to have him play Piano Man and I really think that's a great signature song for him cause he blew my mind when I first watched it on YouTube. Everyone loved how versatile he is and it makes it really enjoyable for all ages. I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you hire Kevin for any gigs. His mannerism is so calm and welcoming. He responds to all correspondence very quickly. He's got such a fun and spunky personality. He's incredibly professional. And insanely personable and just down to earth. If you don't hire him, YOU'RE A FOOL!!! =) Kevin was the little surprise I had for our guests to wow everyone. And he didn't fail me. He was the perfect cherry on top to our wedding!!!

They were excellent! Overall very memorable for us. Great, prompt communication and service. Highly…read morerecommend!

If you need to turn an event into a celebration, BOOK THEM. They brought heart, humor, and a whole…read morelot of soul. Great communication, very responsive, very punctual and above all, incredibly talented.

Learning under Diego this past year has been a treat and a great value. I first came across his…read morematerial online years back and was reminded of his stuff only recently. Like anyone looking to invest a good amount of cash into anything, I was a bit skeptical at first, especially as this was online classes and through Zoom video calls; a couple of grand ain't nothing to sneeze at. Though, his values in terms of how he teaches, what he teaches, and his no pressure no cost initial meeting have made me took the plunge. If I am being honest, I got more than I bargained for in the first month. On top of learning flamenco, he taught guitar/music learning in a more modern approach to super charge my skills and technique. I gotten through a good amount of my past plateaus in shorter time than I thought. And the care and attention he put to his students are incredible. I mainly got with Diego to learn a flamenco piece and to learn more (and apply) the new research based learning methods, and I got through the program with more than I asked as those first "asks" was easily done in a course of a couple of weeks. I highly recommend Diego and his Spanish Guitar Mastery program.

We were very pleased to work so easily with Diego for a Spanish style acoustic guitarist for our…read morelarge backyard wedding event in River Forest this weekend. Our guitarist Andrea arrived early to set up before the event and was professional and most of all very talented. She played for two hours while guests were arriving and during cocktail hour on the patio bar. Her selection of songs was perfect and I did not need to be included in selecting them. We had an international crowd including guests from Spain and they all commented on her beautiful performance at our event. Her playing truly created the beautiful, serene and vivid atmosphere we were hoping for. My guests loved her and I would absolutely request her again. Diego was very professional and affordable and a trustworthy, reliable vendor to work with. We set up our contract via email which made things very simple. If you are looking for a Spanish style acoustic guitarist for your event I highly recommend booking with Diego Alonso.

We hired Hammocks Entertainment for a destination wedding in Virginia. They could have not been…read moremore perfect. If you want a band that is lively, fun and a band where you are not sure if yout're hearing and original recording or live music then this is your band!! They are very responsible, they really cared to know the kind of music that we wanted or didn't want. The owner of the band kept in touch with me during all the months prior to the wedding to make sure everything was in order as planned. I wouldn't have wanted any other band. I recommend them 100%!!! The best band you would want for your special event. You won't regret it!!!

Best live entertainment company I've worked with. Always in time, professional, great sound…read more Finally a company that knows what they are doing! When calling ask for Bergman!

If you're looking to have a party no one will forget, hire Mariachi Fiesta Grande. Booking was…read moresuper easy and the price was good too. All of my guests where amazed and elated to see their performance and it changed the whole vibe to the party. I will be booking them again soon. ​

What an incredible experience! I booked them at the last minute, and they did not disappoint…read more Seeing the smile they brought to my grandma was everything! Thank you so much, Mariachi Fiesta Grande! I will definitely be booking again. I highly recommend them! 10/10!

Grant was excellent every step of the way in making sure our wedding's audio needs were perfectly…read moreexecuted. He was easy to work with when we had a couple planning hiccups (first postponement and then some weather-related adjustments the day of). He smoothly integrated the songs we requested during each stage of our wedding with his own judgement to fill the gaps. We felt like the audio experience for the music, speeches, and ceremony could not have gone better. Highly recommend.

I was looking for a DJ for an art exhibition reception and Grant came highly recommended. He did…read morenot disappoint! He was timely, professional, and super organized. The entire process was smooth from start to finish and the guests loved his music and style. I would not hesitate to book again!

We needed them for a last minute event and they sent one of their teams and came through perfectly…read more Awesome customer service, great communication and great preparation. Thanks for the fantastic service, will be using again.

Rodolfo and the crew were awesome. We had the extra special challenge of having to do an event in…read morean unusual spot in South Beach. They completely figured out the layout, best way to configure the AV, and handled the full permitting process for me. Managing an event from out of town can be challenging, but having them on location made it all so easy. This is the second time I've worked with them and I'll absolutely be calling on them for our event next year.

Mariachi is a type of traditional Mexican folk music believed to have originated in Western Mexico…read more From different regions of Mexico emerged a multicultural sound. During colonial times from the early 16th century through the mid-19th century, the music of Mexico's indigenous nations were influenced by the musical styles of Spanish colonists and the African slave population to form the music now called Mariachi. After the end of the Mexican revolution in the 1920's, the government began promoting Mexican folk music as a source of national pride. It is around this time that the Mariachi costumes became elaborate taking inspiration from Jalisco charros, Mexican ranchers and cowboys. By the middle of the 20th century, mariachi music had made its way into US culture, first in California, then throughout the southwest, and eventually throughout the nation. Mariachi has now become one of the most recognizable Latin music types. Carrying the Mariachi torch in South Florida is the Mariachi Show Mexicanisimo. This musical group can be hired to perform at your private events including birthdays, weddings, and other celebrations. I was able to watch them perform at a friends milestone birthday celebration. The singers had great harmony and they can sing in both Spanish and English. They offer 30 and 50 minute performances. This group was very professional and their music and vocals was enjoyed by everyone at the party. Mariachi Show Mexicanisimo is a beautiful representation of Mexican culture.

They were great! I found them through Yelp and booked for my stepdaughter's 30th birthday at an…read moreAirBnb in Miami. She was completely surprised and she and her friends were blown away. Loved it. Highly recommend.

Super great performance and vibe! Sang some good ol jimmy buffet for my brothers birthdayread more

Hanging out with friends at Brewfish and Dave was here performing , which made our night that much…read moremore enjoyable!! He can play anything!!!

Absolute amazing band - WOW! The band members were incredible at my daughter's wedding, Post Card…read moreInn, Islamorada, FL. This band play music that appealed to all genders and ages. They were on target - getting the party started! They even let one of our guests join in - was a total hoot and so much fun! I can't remember a wedding having this much fun ever. The band members were funny too - they kept us all up dancing all night. Great job! Highly recommend :)

From the owner: South Florida's hottest band! Give us the opportunity to help make your event a success!…read more With over 30 years of combined musical performance experience, Get This Party Started has put together a unique and entertaining music project for all types of audiences to enjoy! We will bring high energy, amazing sound and professionalism to every booking. Plus, our song selection is the best in the business, ranging from 70's and 80's "classic" hits to today's best party pleasers! Check out our song list on our profile to view some of our set list. You can also be confident that all the members of our band are not "out for hire" musicians managed by a talent agency that pieces together musicians who are there to play and collect their money. Instead, our band members are passionate about bringing a "personalized touch" to your event and making our performance the absolute best!