Hip Service was the best decision! It can be hard to choose a band without seeing them live, but trust me, you will not regret it! So many people came up to me after the wedding to tell me how amazing the band was. Two different people told me it was the best band they had ever seen live, including all concerts - not just wedding bands! Everyone was raving about them! They could not have been better! read more

HIP Entertainment provided music for our wedding from start to finish. They were so easy to work with and made all of our requests come true. Not to mention that our band, Big Time Crush, was PHENOMENAL. So many people came up to me during and after the wedding to tell me how incredible the band was. I couldn't thank the whole team enough! If you're looking for a band I highly recommend working with HIP. read more

Two of our friends had Hip Service play at their wedding with rave reviews, so they were the first vendor we booked and we are so happy we did! Hip Service kept the energy up all night long and all of our guests have been extremely complimentary of the band! They really made the evening special! We had so much fun with Hip Service! read more

I cannot express enough how fantastic Hip Service was at our wedding in Carmel this past weekend. Many people said it was the best wedding band they've ever seen, and as a musician - I was beyond blown away by their musicianship and cohesiveness as a band. Truly world class! read more

Our wedding night was absolutely magical and I find myself replaying it over and over in my head. By far the best part of our reception was Hip Service; everyone I spoke to agreed! The level of professionalism was unmatched and everyone in attendance was blown away. It felt much more like a fun concert than a wedding reception and the band truly elevated the overall experience in every way. What a polished, fun, energetic, and amazing group! I've had several guests ask for referrals and several more wonder where on earth I found such an awesome wedding band. There were a few professional musicians in attendance and Hip Service got their seal of approval as well! :) The most important part was that everyone had so much fun, we were all sad when it was time for the band to pack up. My son Julian, who is almost 3, absolutely danced the night away and stayed up until the band finished! read more

Cannot say enough amazing things about Hip Service!!! Amazing band that created an incredible party at our wedding. Super easy to work with and they even learned to play a song for my sisters and I to perform to! If you're considering Hip Service - do it! You won't regret it read more

HipService made our wedding absolutely perfect! The dance floor was packed the entire time. After the wedding, so many guests complimented the band, saying it was the best wedding band they had ever seen. Steve and team were extremely organized and easy to work with and adjusted to the timeline as it changed. They were perfect!! I highly recommend booking them for any event you have! read more

Big Crush, another band from HIP Entertainment, recently played our wedding and we could not have been happier. The band's energy was absolutely electric and our guests immediately filled the dance floor as soon as they started playing. Aside from their obligatory 15-minute set break, none of our guests stopped dancing. Big Crush played a wide range of tunes (old and new) and kept the energy high through their entire performance. My wife and I were given a special surprise at the end of their set, where the band cleared the dance floor and played a private song for just the two of us. It was a very special moment! You will not regret hiring Big Crush for your wedding, or any event in general. These guys absolutely rock!!! read more

Fantastic performers--great interaction with the crowd. Allowed guest performance. Hope to see them again!

We used Hip Entertainment for our daughters wedding in 2019 and they were great. Used them recently for a party for my wife, and I was much more involved in the planning. They have a great play list and completely accommodated our requests. In addition to being great musicians and singers, they are great performers, engaging the guests and making the event really fun. Several of our guests said this was the best party they had ever been to. I am sure the band had a lot to do with that. Also, they were very professional in setting up and taking down. Would definitely use them again if I have the need. read more

Hip Service absolutely made our wedding amazing, I can't talk highly enough of them. They kept the dance floor PACKED from start to finish, and even the staff at our venue (who sees bands every weekend) were dancing and taking videos. They took suggestions from us, but knew how together a killer playlist for attendees of all ages. They were professional, organized, and even let me on stage as an amateur guitar player, and made me feel like a rock star. Can't recommend highly enough!! read more

Just wanted to thank you for helping me throw another great party. I didn't get to say goodbye to the band. Please tell them they are awesome! They are like oxygen to any party, they are a must. Their energy, performance.... And they are just good people! Please tell them a HUGE thank you from us! 'Til next party read more

HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend working with Apple Z and Steve Bloom! Given the pandemic Steve worked with us to keep our top choice of Apple Z for our wedding and the entire team was always very professional and responsive to our needs. We finally had our dream wedding in Lake Tahoe July 2021 and Apple Z rocked not only our wedding but the ENTIRE resort was outside dancing to their music! They are a fantastic band that really made popular songs more unique with expert execution and fun fades to the next song. There was not one guest who didn't comment on how much fun our wedding was because of our band, they all loved them! They got every single person out on the dance floor! You will have the best night if you hire them for your next event, can't recommend them enough!!!! read more

I am usually quite the skeptic when it comes to trusting reviews. Planning a wedding from out of state was extremely difficult, especially when it came to finding entertainment! I really wanted a live band and a DJ, and not being able to see anyone live made the choice that much more difficult, but I went with my gut and booked Hip Entertainment! I hired the band Popular Demand and DJ Louie to make sure the party kept going throughout the event. It was the BEST decision to book them! Steve and his team is truly the GREATEST!!!! My husband and I are still beside ourselves after this weekend and I have to tell you, Popular Demand and DJ Louie absolutely KILLED IT!!! The dance floor was NEVER empty, people couldn't stop dancing and majority of our guests refused to leave the party and stayed and until midnight without realizing what time it was! No one wanted to leave because of how good both the band and DJ were. I received this comment all night: "This is the best party I have every been to! The band and DJ are SO GOOD!" I cannot begin to thank you enough for ALL Hip Entertainment did! It was truly the best day of my life, and your team facilitated the best party! I don't know if I got to properly thank both Popular Demand and DJ Louie for being a part of our special day. Additionally, I was so overwhelmed with everything that day, and didn't provide an additional tip for them. I would really like to send them a thank you card and tip for everything they did. Would you be able to provide an address for me to send those things to? Again, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!!! For the consistent communication, accommodation of needs, superior entertainment, and phenomenal party, we are so grateful. If you are unsure or nervous about finding entertainment for your wedding, I strongly urge you to work with Steve and everyone from Hip Entertainment, you will not be disappointed!!! read more

We recently got married and had apple Z band at our wedding. My husband and I first met at a wedding in Tahoe where they played so we had to get them for ours! They were amazing yet again and so fun! The dance floor was packed all night which was our goal since we love to dance. The guys were so great and friendly too. High energy and fun! They even had lights and a cool set up. Great MC as well. Worked with Melissa on the planning and she was great to work with. Very thorough. Hope to see them again soon! Thank you!! read more

All Star Jukebox is the best wedding band ever!!! Thanks so much for being the band my husband and I envisioned and more for our special day. Thanks to Steve and Melissa at Hip Entertainment for working with me closely in the year leading up to the wedding. Great job! read more

Bottom line: We saved close to $4,000 and so much time and energy by working with Steve Bloom to coordinate our wedding entertainment. He has an incredible network of diverse bands and musicians to choose from and consulted with us to help narrow down the best fit for our needs - everything from the string trio at our ceremony to the rocking DJ Chris and band, Mother Mayhem, at our reception. Steve was able to deliver all our entertainment needs under budget. Thank you, Steve! Weddings can be stressful to plan since there are multiple vendors and so many details involved. Steve was a consummate professional and aided all our communications with all the musicians. He spent time discussing lighting and sound with the band, and at the last minute helped us find a wireless mic. for the ceremony! Our wedding coordinator, Traci, commented on how knowledgeable and easy Steve was to work with, and I couldn't agree more. He has a lot of passion and joy in what he does and it comes through in his work with his clients. It's clear that Steve cares about his client's experience and goes above and beyond to meet and exceed their expectations. As an aside, Mother Mayhem was a great band for our wedding. We highlighted songs from their playlist and they did an incredible job getting everyone moving and grooving. They didn't take any set breaks and just kept the music going for almost 2 hrs. straight - wow! In addition, they learned a song for me to sing to Dan. We rehearsed it together in Sacto. and it couldn't have gone better. Chris Canillo is their band manager and he also did a great job DJ'ing during the celebration. I highly recommend Mother Mayhem as a great group of musicians and also fun and easy guys to work with. Many thanks to Steve, his team, and all the musicians that helped make our special day perfect! Tessa & Dan read more

LOVE Apple Z with Hip Entertainment! They were at my son's wedding in Lake Tahoe and we all had the best night! We are all about the music and dancing at weddings and this group totally understood our vision and timing and playlist! Everyone danced the whole event! I definitely recommend this group and we will book them again. read more

I love the Hip Entertainment! Great company! Wonderful customer service, amazing events! Hip Service is a wonderful band and they always know how to entertain a crowd for any type of party! read more

Steve and Nellie Bloom give so much! Because of their dedication to the community, the Easter Egg Hunt goes off without a hitch! Their Sound System enables the announcer to let Everyone on that big field know what is going on! Nellie's day camps for the children are simply awesome. My granddaughter, Hannah enjoys these camps and when she comes each summer just feels that Rancho Murieta is her 2nd home. read more

A BIG thank you to Hip Entertainment and Apple*Z for providing the best entertainment for our 10 year vow renewal in February. The band and Hip were so kind and accommodating. Everyone at the party had the best time thanks to you. I have introduced a whole lot of new fans! And thank you for all the other events you put on in so many venues around our area. You guys are awesome musicians and I am so proud to call you my favorite band & friends. Love you guys! APPLE*Z Rocks!!!! I highly recommend them for your next event or just to see them rock the house! read more

We booked Thunder Cover and we couldn't have been more pleased!!! They were amazing both on the stage and off...which is honestly super important. Everyone was blown away on how entertaining they were, how awesome they sounded and how they got the crowd going! I would not only highly recommend using Hip Entertainment to book because it was super easy, but would also recommend Thunder Cover for your next event...you will not be disappointed!! read more

We hired Three For Dinner through Hip Entertainment to play at our wedding reception, and were super happy that we did. Three For Dinner was exactly what we were looking for, playing acoustic and jazz versions of a lot of well known songs. They were also open to requests for specific songs we saw on their repertoire. But more importantly to us, our wedding was video game themed and there were a couple video game songs from our childhood that weren't in their repertoire; after a little discussion, they were very gracious and agreed to learn the songs for our wedding, which meant a lot to us. Our guests loved them and had fun hearing their unique take on songs from their childhood. We highly recommend Three For Dinner to anyone looking to make their wedding reception a memorable experience. read more

Worked with Steve Bloom (and team) to book Hip Service for an event in Lake Tahoe. Very professional and easy to do business with. And the band was great! read more

We first experienced Hip Service at a friend's wedding, and decided we needed them for ours! Working with Steve and Hip Entertainment was a breeze. Even when our wedding plans changed drastically (including our date), Steve worked with us and we switched gears to the fantastic DJ Bart last minute for our day. DJ Bart had our dance floor packed all night, and it was the highlight of our night. We appreciated Steve and Hip Entertainment's flexibility and patience, and they were a huge part of the success of our wedding! Thank you! read more

I highly recommend Hip Service! They hosted our big corporate holiday party this past weekend. They are the complete package with their band, dancers, entertainment, air brush tattoo artists, cartoon illustrators, and more! The band was great and the dancers were hot! You will not be disappointed, highly recommended. read more

Steve and his company are fantastic. I emailed Steve about getting a band to play our wedding (the one thing my wife allowed me to plan). Working with Steve and the team was so easy. Wedding planning can be stressful and entertainment is such a huge piece. The team at Hip Entertainment was always 1 or 2 steps ahead of us with questions and planning. If you are looking for live music at your event I strongly encourage you to use the team at Hip Entertainment. They know what they are doing. We selected Hip Service. I was worried about the size of our venue being able to accommodate a large band but Steve assured me he had it covered and not worry about anything. He was 100% right. Thank you team Hip Entertainment. If we ever need a live band again, Hip Entertainment would be the first call we make. read more

I cannot recommend Steve and Hip Service more. We planned a destination wedding in Tahoe (from NYC!) via email and phone, and Steve was incredibly responsive, professional and patient with us and all of our questions. The day of the wedding I have NO DOUBT that everything would go off without a hitch because of their attention to detail and the countless hours Steve spend on the phone with us. The band even surprised us a week before our wedding by learning a pretty obscure song for our first dance (Shine a Light by the Rolling Stones) and KILLED IT, to the point that the band cut out and one point so everyone could clap along with the lead singer. It was honestly my favorite moment of the whole day. LOVE Hip Service!! read more

5 STARS! Wow! Steve is great to work with and the band was out of this world. We put so much planning and effort into our Sonoma wedding, and Hip Service really came through. The music sounded great, and EVERYBODY danced. What more can you ask for? read more

I honestly can't say enough great things about this band (Apple Z) and my experience with them. They played our wedding in September of 2015 and were, without a doubt, one of the best parts of the event! I would (and have) highly recommend this group to anyone to wants to get their guests up and dancing. They were extremely professional, easy to work with and downright delightful. read more

My family hired Steve and his company to perform at my wedding. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 our event was cancelled 3 times. 2 times because of the government banning all large events (we also live out of state so couldn't get to CA) and the 3rd cancellation I was incredibly sick with COVID-19. I started to seek refunds because I fell into the long hauler category with no recovery in sight. I was on and off of bed rest for months, unable to work or even take a 5 minute walk without severe exhaustion and side effects. I never in my life have been so sick and to this date I still experience symptoms. I emailed Steve in hopes he would understand the situation we were now in but Steve would not even get on a call with me to hear my situation and learn about how ill I had become- he made no interest in my health and well being. Steves actions have proven his true character and is absolutely considered a Pandemic Predator. He profited off us cancelling our event due to me being ill with COVID- 19. After a short email Exchange & even with a credit (only through 2021) on the back end I am intimidated and so nervous I wouldn't want anyone who does not care for my health to be in attendance at my wedding. I believe any and all future clients should know if you hire Steve and his company and become ill with COVID-19 and have to cancel your event there will be ZERO empathy for you and your health. Steve will not make time to speak with you on the phone, once he gets your money he could care less about you. Any human with decent morals would know his behavior is an abuse of power (because he holds the deposit), neglectful and harmful to the client. I hate having to write this review but this is what it has come down to. I just wish Steve would have done the right thing and made time to work this all out so we all walked away happy but his greed has consumed him. read more

I cannot even describe how incredible Hip Service was for our September wedding in Sonoma. I (the bride) prefer motown and my now husband is a huge classic rock fan. Hip Service combined both of our styles and performed such a high energy, mellow when appropriate, performance. Also, they learned "Thank You" by Led Zeppelin for our first dance; not an easy guitar challenge. They nailed it and more! I was blown away. Additionally, my now husband surprised me by singing and playing guitar, requiring a practice session with the band. The band was so thoughtful and also gave him great tips as he performed. I will ask Hip Service to play at ANY party we have and will tell all friends getting married in San Francisco and beyond to hire them. I cannot even properly express how awesome this band was at our black tie wedding. read more

We had Hip Service at our wedding, an amazing events band in the form of 11 pieces, who did an incredible job of entertaining us and our guests. Steve, the manager, was so pleasant to deal with throughout our wedding planning. Their price was completely manageable, and their delivery was perfect! Nearly every guest told us it was the best wedding band they'd ever heard. They also learned our first dance song in order to play it at our wedding and it sounded like they'd been playing it for years. They had great energy, read the crowd well, and interacted with our guests. We 100% recommend that you have Hip Service play for your wedding or other event. read more

These guys were a huge help from my first call to the thoughtful thank you note I recieved from them. Thank you Steve, Melissa and Annie. Steve helped us find the right music for our ceremony and reception and who knew there were so many variations and things to think about? Our wedding coordinator and Steve worked together to make our day a dream come true. Apple Z was awesome! Our friends and family are still talking about them! We loved that we had both an amazing band and a DJ. The biggest help of all was the expertise Steve has with planning and the whole day timeline. We were worried because we had to stop at 10 (noise ordinance) but Steve helped us plan everything from transitions from dinner to reception to when to cut the cake and still allowed plenty of time for dancing and celebration! Big recommendation for Hip Entertainment! read more

I just attended a very large event at Thunder Valley Casino that Hip Entertainment helped produce. I was so impressed by the scale of the event and the scope and detail of planning that must have been required to pull it off. There were so many acts and activities under one tent and it all seemed to flow beautifully. I had no idea Hip Entertainment planned and organized events of this size. It was apparent to everyone in attendance that the talent and entertainment was top notch....and that the event planning accounted for every detail. As guest at the event, I was impressed with EVERYTHIING. The theme of the event was "Mardis Gras" and the entertainment provided by Hip Entertainment was the perfect compliment for the theme. There were several parades complete with acrobats, stilt walkers and an authentic New Orleans style Jazz Band, as well as magic, juggling and a spectacular performance ice sculpting team who created a 10 foot tall Mardi Gras mask accompanied by laser lights and high energy music. The quality of the talent was definitely top notch and the whole evening went over beautifully. Sure hope to attend another event this group puts together! read more