DJ ET is to blame for my wedding reception NOT going as planned. 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. read more

Highly Recommended, Quality Entertainment: Wow - what a fantastic experience! Ivy Hill Entertainment 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. read more

Ivy Hill was AMAZING to work with for our wedding. They were responsive and professional and really understood our vision. They did a great job identifying the right artist for us, given our taste. They made sure everything was handled and everything went so smoothly. Our musician, Brent Walsh, was incredible. So many guests complimented our live music and asked about who/what company he worked for. It was great because what's a wedding without awesome music? We would recommend both Ivy Hill & Brent a million times over. Thanks so much team! read more

Matt Roads and Ivy Hill Entertainment performed the MC, band booking/management and audio tech for our wedding on 9/21/19, and we couldn't have been happier with the outcome. Matt was very communicative and accommodating throughout the planning process, and made coordination with our band, venue, and wedding planner very easy. We definitely recommend Matt/Ivy Hill for any band/music booking, MC or audio tech activities! read more

My husband and I hired Ivy Hill Entertainment for our July 2017 wedding and we are so happy to have done so. We were trying to stay away from the average, cheesy wedding DJ/ceremony musician and Ivy Hill was the answer! Their business model is unique in that they are a collective of true artists. I love the idea of art patronage, and by hiring Ivy Hill, I was able to support talented local artists. Brian Bergeron was our initial point of contact who answered our many questions and listened to our needs. He was so enthusiastic and knowledgable, and he recommended Matt Roads as our DJ and Erma Kyriakos as our ceremony violinist. Both Matt and Erma were exceptional from our very first interaction all the way to their performance at our wedding. Matt requested some information from us prior to the wedding so that he could better understand our music taste and what type of atmosphere we were hoping to create. We were pretty exhausted with wedding planning, and so we were admittedly a bit vague with this information, and yet he was still able to pick up on the vibe we were after and play songs that we and our guests loved. He also kept the pace of the evening on track, working closely with our coordinator and other vendors to make sure the order of events ran smoothly. I'm not technical at all, but I'm sure there is a lot of work that goes into providing microphones and amplification for the ceremony and speeches, and all of that went off without a hiccup as well. Erma is a superb violinist who even learned a few modern songs that we really wanted played that weren't in her repertoire at the time. I will always remember the beautiful sound of her strings. I highly recommend Ivy Hill Entertainment, Matt Roads, Brian Bergeron, and Erma Kyriakos for all of your event entertainment needs. read more

My wife and I hired Graham Patzner through Ivy Hill Entertainment for our wedding on Mt Tam in 2018. It was a very late-in-the-game decision -- we decided to add a violin accompaniment to our singer/guitarist with just a couple of days to spare -- and we are so glad that we did. Matt and Graham were consummate professionals, ensuring that things went off without a hitch, despite our wedding being outdoors and on a windswept mountainside. Graham learned all the songs with basically no time between being hired and playing, and did an outstanding job. If you're in the Bay Area and looking for good music and a good team for an event (whenever this covid thing ends), definitely consider Ivy Hill Entertainment. read more

Topline: Jefferson Bergey and Ivy Hill were the PERFECT choice for our wedding's musical needs. We highly recommend them! Jefferson initially came to us via a recommendation from our planner (Monica Stickley of So Eventful). And after a quick phone call, it was clear that he was the right person to bring our shared vision of the day's soundtrack to life. He has an array of musical talent, including playing guitar (among other instruments, I would venture to guess), singing, and DJing. From the very beginning of our engagement with Jefferson, he was 100% dialed in to our event. He took the time to ask all the right questions about our musical tastes, talked at length about mood and flow of the day, and treated each section as an individual experience - ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. He graciously made time for calls, in person meetings, etc., and we never felt like he was out of touch or too bothered to spend a few minutes speaking with us. As the day of our wedding grew nearer, we realized how fortunate we were to have Jefferson on our team. As for the day itself, Jefferson was a rock star. He played a beautiful acoustic piece during our ceremony, in tandem with a violinist. The two of them went on to play a full accoustic set during cocktail hour for our guests. Though we missed it due to pictures, everyone we've asked has raved about the cocktail hour music. During dinner, Jefferson curated a great playlist of background music to add an atmosphere to our dinner. The playlist included a number of our parents' favorites - which meant a lot to us and to them. And last but not least, the dancing, where Jefferson switched into full DJ mode. From the moment he played the first song, the dance floor was packed. Jefferson applied the perfect mix of tempos to keep us and our guests fully engaged throughout. He also added a couple of perfectly timed surprises inspired by the collective vibe - a great touch that showed just how much he was a part of the evening, not just running a playlist on auto-pilot. In the days that followed, we wanted to relive the magic of the dancing. So I sent Jefferson an email asking if he, by chance, had kept a list of the songs played. And if so, could I have it so we might recreate it. A couple of days passed, and then Jefferson made our day once again. Rather than sending us a list of songs, he sent us complete Spotify playlists of not just the dancing, but the dinner and cocktail hour as well! I could go on, but instead I'll just sum it all up by saying that if you are considering Jefferson for your event, stop what you are doing and lock him in. You simply won't find a better musical partner, musician or DJ out there. And a quick note about Ivy Hill. We worked with Brian Bergeron to book everything. He was professional, responsive and accommodating - everything we could ask for in a rep. Brian was also instrumental in helping find the right additions to our music team. From recommending a violinist to perform with Jefferson during our ceremony, to a finding sound technician with the right experience, Brian's guidance was invaluable. read more

If anyone knows how to make music feel romantic and flawless, it's Brian. Not only does he have an amazing voice, but is also a very skilled guitarist. While working with him he was very sweet, professional, and the fact that he just 'gets it' made it that much more of a pleasure to work with him. Having a live musician who is trustworthy and dependable is so important for any event and Brian definitely rose above all expectations. I have recommended him a thousand times and will continue to recommend him! If you're looking for a live musician for your wedding (especially ceremony and cocktail hour), look no further. read more

Stop your search now, and book Brian now! Couldn't be better! My fiancee and I spent many months searching for guitarists and musicians in the Bay Area who could perform acoustic versions of some of our favorite songs by Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, the Postal Service, the Beatles, etc, and if we had discovered Brian sooner, we could have saved so much time! Not only is Brian skilled at acoustically recreating all of the songs in his lengthy song list, but he also has an incredible voice, stage presence, and stamina to perform non-stop without compromise! To this end, he sang and played for both our cocktail reception as well as all through dinner. Beyond all this, we had a particular song in mind for our first dance together, and not only was he willing to learn it on short notice, but within just a few days he managed to record a custom version and absolutely blew us away! We couldn't recommend Brian more based on his talent, friendly attitude, easy communication, or professionalism. Please consider him highly if you are scheduling a wedding or event where you would like a high quality musician and singing guitarist. 5 stars don't do him justice. read more

For our wedding we originally considered a DIY audio situation. Eventually we realized we needed a better entertainment plan, and Brian came to the rescue. He did it all: a beautiful performance to accompany the ceremony, more great performances for cocktail hour (including learning 2 new songs in a stunningly short period of time), and Continued to do an awesome job through the reception as DJ. To top it off he provided all the audio equipment we needed and moved seamlessly between the three areas of the venue. Brain was an essential part in making the night a success. Look no further- a true professional. read more

Brian is amazing! When we first talked I was shuttling back and forth between the East Coast and SF for work and Brian was super flexible in working with us to schedule a meeting. We actually didn't meet in person till the wedding, it was all over vid con. From the ceremony (he played Ode to joy on guitar for my bridal song and I couldn't be happier!) to the cocktail hour (people loved his singing) to the speeches and dancing Brian was absolutely fantastic. He was catering to a mixed crowd of Bollywood music lovers, EDM fans and an older crowd that thoroughly enjoyed his rendition of We ended up having to push our schedule by 30 mins and Brian was very flexible, professional and just rolled with it. I cant recommend him enough. We knew we didn't need to worry about a thing and he would deliver. We were right! read more

Brian Bergeron was the live guitar and DJ for our wedding in May 2016. He did a FANTASTIC job the entire day! All of our guests commented on how great the music was for our ceremony (acoustic guitar), cocktail hour (acoustic guitar), and reception (DJ). He was great at accommodating my sister's amazing Maid of Honor speech (she sang over a Queen song with her own lyrics, so funny!) and surprise video. He visited our venue in Santa Cruz a few weeks before the wedding to scope the place out and talk with our wedding coordinator on what equipment he would need. He is very talented, his questionnaire is super helpful and comprehensive, and he did a terrific job at our wedding! Thank you Brian! read more

Ivy Hill Entertainment (IHE) made our wedding dream come true. Ivy Hill is not a company, but a community of real local musicians who genuinely love their craft. That's a great place to start if you're looking for someone who will care about your wedding experience, sound quality, and the music that becomes the soundtrack to your wedding moments! Brian Bergeron is a co-founder of IHE and picked up the call for our wedding. It was an honor working with him from the start. He jumped on an inquiry call with me even as he was away on vacation in Mexico at the time. Brian followed up with an excellent quote to help make our dreams happen and accommodated so many of our needs within budget - He wasn't selling to me as a client, he was partnering with me as a fellow musician who wanted to see a vision come to life. IHE partnered with Paul Thomas from A Sound Objective to ensure the most seamless and best quality ceremony we could have. As a fellow musician and audiophile, I was keen on having professional quality audio for our event from beginning to end. Paul and Brian took personal time on a weekday to conduct a detailed walk-through at the venue, assessed our sound needs, and communicated them clearly with me thereafter. They were not only transparent at every stage of the planning process, they also made great recommendations to ensure a top-notch quality experience for us and our guests. These guys are the real deal. They are professional, passionate, and genuinely kind people. Towards the end of our wedding, we announced we would be donating funds to a non-profit organization that fights to end domestic violence, in lieu of wedding favors. Paul approached us after the event and offered his professional services at no cost for the next event the organization needed help. Having done thorough vendor research for sound and music support for our wedding, I can honestly say we could not have found a better partnership. Ivy Hill Entertainment and A Sound Objective truly helped make our dream come true. They have my highest recommendation. read more

Brian exceeded our every expectation and should be at the top of your list if you are looking for a talented performer for your wedding day. We had a small intimate wedding April 2013 at Chalk Hill Winery in the Sonoma Valley and Brian truly helped make our wedding day that much more special. I booked Brian off the strength of his cover material and some sweet youtube videos of his accoustic performances featured on his website. From start to finish he exuded sheer professionalism, timely follow up, and was super easy to deal with. I will never forget the 2 songs he learned for us. He learned and nailed "I Will Wait" by Mumford and Sons and played it on the hilltop our wedding ceremony was held at, amongst the vines as my beautiful bride walk up to hill to meet me. At our reception for our 1st dance, he played a hauntingly beautiful rendition of 'Overwhelemed' by Tim McMorris for our 1st dance song. From ceremony to cocktail hour to reception, I am so glad we picked Brian to bring his musical brilliance to our wedding. Through out that night and still now, guests still ask 'where we found that guy, he's awesome'. I'm not one to write reviews too often but I seriously recommend you check Brian out, we are so grateful we did. -Peter and Yoko read more

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I honestly cannot say enough amazing things about Ivy Hill Entertainment. They DJ-ed my wedding and were so professional. They asked all the right questions (including certain details that I didn't even think of), helped me work on my timeline to ensure my guests were always entertained, and were so easy to come to with last minute changes and additions. We had a two year engagement which led to a lot of changes (including a wedding venue change from Livermore all the way to Alameda) and Ivy Hill never once complained or made me feel like I was being a hassle. One of the best things that Brian and the team did was help me pull off a day-of wedding surprise for my husband in which I had recorded his favorite song to be played after our garter toss. Not only did he help me keep this a surprise and pull it off without a hitch, but it was also a last minute addition that I sent to him THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING! The team was so great about it and helped me get even more excited to surprise him. It was great to have such a good team that I felt comfortable enough with to make this last minute change. Our Mother-Son dance was also a mash-up song that we couldn't even get to him until the day of the wedding, which they were very calm about and everything went off without a hitch. When the wedding day came around, the whole team was very punctual and set everything up perfectly. Brian stuck to a pre-approved list of songs that we had given him and kept a really good flow to the evening with regard to speeches and events. They even kept a good flow when we had to rearrange our schedule a little bit when the cake started melting! Brian made sure the guests were non-the-wiser and kept everyone happy and dancing. In conclusion, I am so happy that I happened to be at a wedding that Ivy Hill Entertainment DJ-ed at before I got married so that I could ask the bride for their contact information. It was such a great experience working with them and all of my guests agreed that the whole team did great for our wedding. They are absolutely amazing and I would definitely book them again in the future for any event! read more

Ivy Hill was amazing to work with. Jonathan was our musician for our wedding, and he played acoustic during the ceremony and DJ'ed the reception. The dance floor was packed the entire time! Working with Jonathan and Brian was so easy, we had input in the type of music that was played, and Jonathan didn't flinch when, while playing Backstreet Boys, my husband ran up to him, grabbed a mic and serenaded me in front of our friends and family. When I think back to our wedding, I think of the great party we through, and Jonathan was definitely a huge part of that. They are very thorough, and 10/10 would recommend. read more

Every experience I've had with Ivy Hill has been fantastic! I worked with Brian at a rehearsal dinner earlier this year, and Paul at a wedding. They are all incredibly talented musicians, savvy businessmen, and just really kind people. As a wedding planner and coordinator, I work very closely with musicans/DJs to cue key moments, make important announcements, and ensure that guests are having a great time - Ivy Hill does all of that without being cheesy or showy. They work hard to make sure their clients are happy, but make it seem effortless! Aside from all that, they are creating a creative, collaborative, supportive environment for local musicians and other wedding industry folks. They're a pleasure to work with, I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Brian with Ivy Hill Entertainment was a dream come true on our wedding day. He played for our ceremony and cocktail hour and we couldn't have been happier. He learned a special song for the bridal recessional, it brought tears to everyones eyes and meant the world to my husband and I. Thank you so much Brian, you are so talented and our day wouldn't have been the same without you! read more

Brian played during our wedding cocktail hour, and he was fantastic! All our guests raved about how great he was. Most importantly, he was so easy to deal with. We talked a few times over the phone, sent our money to him, and he checked in with us a few weeks before the wedding to provide us with his song list. When our wedding day came, he showed up on time, and he got set up on his own. He needed no direction. He was so wonderful to work with! Though he has some YouTube videos, I don't think they capture how great he is in real life! I would highly recommend Brian any day! read more

Ivy Hill is amazing! Not only are they an incredible company with a great mission, but they also are super easy to work with, extremely responsive and helpful, and their musicians are amazingly talented. My husband and I were lucky to have Tim Maconett play guitar and sing during our ceremony/cocktail hour and then DJ during the wedding. Tim was kind enough to work with me on my vision of walking down the aisle to a romantic version of Foxy Lady :) and also to help us setup our first dance as the dance from Pulp Fiction. He totally read the room and we loved the music he chose for the reception. He stuck to our choices from the music survey, which we appreciated! With Ivy Hill, we didn't get a cheesy wedding DJ, we had an ACTUAL musician who is insanely talented (at our wedding! I can't get over it!). We were also extremely lucky to have Paul Thomas from The Sound Objective as our dedicated engineer throughout the entire event. We couldn't have gotten through the event without him! He was wonderful! Leading up to the wedding, the Ivy Hill staff was a pleasure work with. We really appreciate Tim, Paul and the Ivy Hill staff for making our day even more special than we could've imagined! read more

We worked with Ivy Hill at our August 2019 wedding at Sand Rock Farm for music and sound and are so happy we did. DJ Marshall was our DJ and Paul was our sound technician. Each did a wonderful job! From the get-go, they were easy to work with and very organized (Tyler was our point of contact and very helpful). They were also able to help out with some non-routine equipment requests for my brother to play guitar at our ceremony. The whole process was very stress-free. Highly recommended! read more

These guys are so great! I first inquired for Brian's acoustic guitar services for a wedding I was planning. Unfortunately he was unavailable on the date we needed him but he did refer me to other members of his team that were just as talented, Kyle (another acoustic guitarist) and Matt (a bassist). Brian helped us create a package that worked perfectly for the wedding which included learning 3 new songs specifically for the wedding ceremony. They recorded a rough sample for us to hear and were great at making adjustments per our feedback. I definitely recommend these guys for any wedding. They're great! read more

Brian played our wedding in Sonoma and we couldn't have been happier. He is a total professional, very talented and generally a real pleasant guy. He has a great repertoire of songs and learned a couple that we requested. I would absolutely recommend him for any event. read more

From first contact through the end of our reception, Brian was gracious and helpful at all turns. During our cocktail reception, at least five people (lost count due to wine consumption) asked me who he was and how we found him. Brian worked with us to get our acoustic set and dance list perfect - and even learned a song for us to play during the processional. And there's more! He even worked with me (a novice guitarist) to play a song after the welcome toast. If you're looking for a guitarist or a DJ (or both!) we can't recommend Brian highly enough. read more

I don't ever write reviews and I wasn't even planning on writing this but after the insensitive and horrible customer service I felt I needed to warn other couples. We hired Ivy Hill for our wedding, we choose the musician and DJ package. Their communication wasn't great leading up to the wedding but that didn't bother me too much. I had written to them the week before to confirm and finalize everything and they told me the musician we hired had to leave early for another gig, I brushed it off because it wasn't even correct that we wanted him for the reception, so I clarified with them and moved on. Then at our wedding they played our wrong first dance song. A moment we can NEVER get back and we are still sad about to this day. The DJ apologized profusely and said that the playlist he got was incorrect, I showed him my emails to the company with the correct song clearly listed and he felt awful. I emailed the company to let them know after our wedding the mistake and that I was disappointed and theCEO/Founder, Matt Roads proceed to respond but not with an apology but with a defensive and nasty email saying that it was my fault, etc. and that I still had to pay, etc. Meanwhile I had never once said I wasn't going to pay nor was I expecting not to. I responded to him and sent him email proof of the correct song we had requested and his response back to that was also not apologetic or sincere. Its not that hard to be a nice person or to apologize for your obvious mistakes but clearly it was for Matt Roads. Just a warning to future couples looking to hire. I should had taken my wedding planners DJ suggestions and not hired Ivy Hill. read more

We could not have asked for more in a musician and a DJ for our wedding! We live in LA and although our event was held in SF, Brian made the planning process so streamlined and easy since he is so professional and a joy to work with. He was also accommodating and learned a new song for our ceremony at very short notice. Brian is a very versatile performer and his music was enjoyed by all the guests who ranged from teenagers to grandparents. His repertoire was perfect for the cocktail hour, ceremony and throughout dinner. We have received so many compliments for the music at our celebration mostly due to the fact that Brian is a skilled guitarist and excellent vocalist. Brian was also a superb DJ. His song choices kept the dance floor full. Even though he needed to pack up his equipment when we had to leave the venue at midnight, he continued to play some recorded requests for the guests who stayed to the very end. I highly recommend Brian for your event. He is THE BEST! read more

Brian is the definition of a professional artist. He is extremely responsible, great with follow-up, and of course phenomenal with his execution from start to finish. It is very obvious that Brian takes his craft very seriously. He learned 2 songs for our wedding and played them perfectly. His guitar play and singing are beyond beautiful...he played our ceremony and cocktail hour. Everyone in attendance was extremely complimentary of his music. It was the perfect touch to our perfect day. I would HIGHLY recommend hiring Brian for any event. He will make you look like a genius! Thank you, Brian!!! read more

Brian took care of all the music needs at our wedding, and he was the most professional and amazing! He sang and played guitar during our ceremony and cocktail hour. Then he transitioned to DJ for the reception. He was so easy to work with and could accommodate playing indoors and outdoors. Prior to the wedding, he had us provide a list of ceremony music, cocktail hours songs, and any must-play songs during the reception. He played all of the music we requested, and he even learned a couple songs to play during cocktail hour. His song choices during the reception were spot on and got everyone dancing. Brian helped make our wedding just the best day and so much fun! read more

We hired Brian Bergeron for live guitar and DJ services for our wedding in Healdsburg this past August, and we are so glad that we did! He was truly amazing. I can't tell you how many guests came up to both my husband and I during the event to tell us how great "the musician" was - he has an amazing voice and is a great guitarist. As a DJ for the reception he was also fantastic. He had everyone out on the dance floor and even had our guests chanting for one last song at the end of the night. As if that weren't enough, he was also incredibly easy to work with - very professional and prompt in all communication prior to the event. I highly recommend Ivy Hill and Brian, in particular, we couldn't have been happier with their services! read more

We hired Ivy Hill for our wedding weekend. We hired Brian to play at our welcome party and The New Classics to play for our ceremony and cocktail hour. THEY WERE AWESOME! Brian is SO easy to work with and so organized. I'm pretty "Type A" and Brian was always one step ahead of me with every detail of our wedding weekend! Ivy Hill was one of my absolute favorite vendors we worked with for our wedding. We also had to reschedule our wedding date from October 2017 to March 2018 due to the Sonoma wildfires. Brian was so thoughtful and refunded our entire payment without us even having to ask. Clearly, we re-booked them for March once we had a new date set. Our only regret was spending too much time getting our photos taken after the ceremony and not enough time at the cocktail hour. We would have LOVED to heard more from The New Classics during our cocktail hour. Their music was beautiful and EXACTLY what we wanted on our wedding day. Thank you, Brian and everyone Ivy Hill for being so wonderful and easy to work with! You are a very talented group of musicians! read more

We hired Ivy Hill Entertainment to provide a band/live music for our wedding and reception. I worked directly with Brian on the details and we were so pleased to have Brian and The Harvest Acoustic Trio at our wedding. Brian was wonderful to work with and so accommodating. The music they played throughout our wedding day truly set the mood and made our day even more magical. Thanks Brian and Ivy Hill! read more

Our wedding was just this last Sunday and Brian was FANTASTIC! From the first email to the wedding day, he was nothing but kind and helpful...and what a repertoire! There was nothing cheesy about him or his performance and he created such a whimsical and calm atmosphere at the venue. He did a special request song and sat there happily playing while 7 verrrry drunk groomsmen sang loudly along with him, talk about patience! Couldnt have asked for more! read more

Ivy Hill provided the music for our wedding and it was fantastic! We had Brian Bergeron and Graham Patzner do a live set for cocktail hour and DJ for dancing. They were both very talent musicians and created a fun atmosphere. For dancing they got everyone on the dance floor, young and old! I highly recommend these local bay area musicians for any event or wedding. You will not be disappointed! Matt runs their website/management and is very responsive and helpful in assisting you organize the music you want for your wedding day. I was very impressed with them. Go with Ivy Hill! read more

This review is long, long, long overdue. Jonathan Devoto played acoustic guitar for our cocktail hour and dinner at our May wedding and he was phenomenal, hands down one of the best vendors we hired for our big day. Jonathan was professional, helpful, and responsive - right down to learning a some of our favorite songs and wearing the colors I asked him to!! On top of handling all business matters in a very professional manner, Jonathan's sound is beautiful and we could not have been happier with his performance. Jonathan did everything we asked of him and did it exactly as I hoped and expected he would, what more could you ask from anyone helping you celebrate one of the most important days of your life? My only regret is that I didn't have more time to just sit and listen to Jonathan play rather than chatting up our wedding guests. I highly recommend Jonathan Devoto and Ivy Hill Entertainment and would hire them again in a heartbeat (anniversary party??)! read more

My wife and I had a great experience booking Ivy Hill for our wedding two weeks ago! We had Jon Devoto DJ and perform for the event, and he was not only a fantastic performer and emcee but he did a great job helping us plan and organize the music for the night. He was super friendly and always available for the planning stages, and was incredibly accommodating for the wedding - played special requests, took pictures. We had such a great night, and we're super appreciative that Jon played a part in making the night so special. read more

I could not have been happier with Matt Roads and Ivy Hill Entertainment. I was referred to them through our wedding planner and the second I spoke with Brian Bergeron on the phone I knew I had found the right company for us. My future husband of course insisted I shop around a little more and after I did, I knew my first choice was the best choice. They were extremely professional, provided music questionnaires in a timely manner, and answered any and all questions. Originally they had offered to do the lighting for our wedding as well at an extremely good rate and when as a company they decided to go in another direction with the lighting business, they still upheld their commitment to us at the price agreed and coordinated everything without a hitch. We did recorded music during the ceremony provided by Matt who also DJ'ed the reception. He had such great energy and really understood the direction and experience we were trying to create. All of our guests kept saying how happy they were with the song selection and the dance floor remained busy the entire reception. We had a wedding of 72 and everyone danced the night away. If you are looking for a professional DJ and a company that really knows how to do their job right, Ivy Hill is the place for you. read more

We loved working with Ivy Hill Entertainment for our wedding on July 1. They did the music and lights for us and we were so happy with their work. Matt Roads was our main contact and one of our two DJs for the evening. He went above and beyond and did two site visits with us, which put us at great ease as we did a backyard wedding and were concerned about layout and electricity. We felt totally comfortable in his hands and he delivered! He was a very calming person to work with and was always happy to collaborate and answer questions throughout the process. He and DJ Marshall DJ'd the wedding and did and awesome job. They totally understood what were going for in the various soundscapes of the evening and supplemented our music choices amazingly. They got everyone dancing and were very good at making sure all generations felt comfortable and supported. I also love that Ivy Hill is all about supporting local musicians and it's not a way to just throw money at the wedding industry. Their attention to detail and personalizing the experience made this a wonderful experience, and we are so happy we went with them. They were just so nice and capable and cooperative, which was a real blessing during wedding planning. Support your local artists and book Ivy Hill! You won't be disappointed. read more

Matt Roads and his trio the delectables played at our wedding for our ceremony and cocktail hour and were incredible. They learned our off the wall song requests in no time, and set the tone for the best night of my life. Would hire them again in a heartbeat! read more

All I can say is WOW!!!! These guys are fantastic. Super organized plus the talent to back it up. I had them get me a musician to fit into my elaborate proposal scheme. There were many moving parts.. and the musician had one day to learn this song.. plus a bit of acting was required... Everything went without a hitch.. and then I got hitched! It was really really good.. and Peter (musician) was awesome!!! We actually now like his song better than the original. Brian who organizes everything was very professional and helped me feel quite comfortable getting it done at a time when I was quite nervous as it was a very special time in my life! read more

I'm recommending Brian to all of my friends for event music - he is the BEST! We hired Brian to DJ our wedding and it was one of my best wedding planning choices, hands down. My now-husband and I are obnoxiously picky about our music and we even thought about trying to rangle up a DIY situation because we just didn't trust a DJ. Brian totally changed our opinion! He is so knowledgeable about music of all genres, was completely open to our very specific list of songs we wanted for both dinner and dancing, talked at length with me about what kind of vibe I wanted, and dealt with all of our changes and requests like a total pro. He supplemented our list with his own recommendations and they were perfectly in line with what we wanted and totally rounded out the night. Brian has the best sense regarding what to play and when for an amazing party - everyone was on the dance floor! People constantly ask me who our DJ was and I can't sing his praises enough. Sound quality was top notch and he played a major role in making our night a seamless and memorable one. Seriously, we really have Brian to thank. In addition to being a great DJ, Brian is also incredibly professional, so kind to work with, very communicative throughout the whole process, and generally just on top of everything. Our wedding coordinator really appreciated him both before and during our event! I've also heard Brian's live performances and he is super talented - looking forward to the next opportunity to work with him! read more