Jabe is an amazing guitar instructor! He makes learning guitar easy to understand and breaks everything down in a way that never feels overwhelming. He's patient, encouraging, and has a great sense of humor, which makes every lesson fun and something I look forward to. I only see him once a week, and within just two months I was able to play a song I wanted to learn. That really speaks to how effective his teaching is. He's an incredibly cool guy who genuinely wants his students to succeed. I highly recommend Jabe to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, and fun guitar teacher! read more

Jabe was a fabulous choice to provide entertainment for our 20th anniversary backyard bash. He's truly a one man musical army. Jabe did two live sets and DJ'd as well, providing entertainment for a solid 5 hours. Not only that, he also learned a new song so that he could accompany my wife and I on a song we wanted to sing as part of our vow renewal ceremony. And to top it all off, Jabe is super cool. Highly recommended, thank you Jabe. read more

Jabe was an amazing addition to our backyard engagement party for our son and his fiancée. He was a hit among the guests, playing easy listening music that allowed for guests to converse while simultaneously enjoying his talent! On the business side of things, he was extremely easy to work with- providing clear communication and was very prompt and self-reliant with his set-up/ take down! I would definitely recommend Jabe for any occasion! read more

Jabe...thank you for helping my family ring in the New Year! Amazing music and great guy. Really appreciate your flexibility, your chill vibe that captivated my family and friends. Booking with you was easy, you were able to show up 30 minutes earlier to set up and adapted well to the environment. My friends and family enjoyed your wide variety of music sets that catered to many genre. I look forward to booking you again real soon. Thank you for a memorable evening. Cheers!!! read more

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Jabe is the best! He lifted the spirit of our entire wedding! so we recently got married. We had planned an outdoor wedding, but just two days before we found out that it would be raining hard on that day. We immediately contacted everyone and Jabe was so flexible and even willing to help. He came in a day early, organized all the sound system, and even got a lapel mic for our priest - just to make our day special. He again came to the reception the next, ready and on time. Everyone loved his singing and had a great time with him! He kept everything lively and entertained throughout the event. We're so happy we found Jabe. And hopefully we'll continue to work together with him on many more events to come.. read more

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I have been taking guitar lessons w/Jabe for over 3 months and he is the most patient teacher I have ever met. His knowledge and encouragement is like no other. He believed in me more than I could ever believe in myself. I started w/zero skills and now I can play several songs. read more

We had Jabe play at our corporate event and he was able to keep the vibe of the room buzzing. His setlist is pretty extensive with a variety of different genres. It was a pleasure working with Jabe. He was responsive and a really nice guy. I would recommend Jabe and will definitely hire him again! read more

I had the pleasure of working at Jabe at a wedding this past weekend. As a wedding coordinator, I run into many different live musicians and Jabe was a dream to work with! Very personable and he was very responsive prior to the wedding day! During the reception itself he rolled with whatever was happening and made the night so smooth! If you're thinking of hiring him, do it!! read more

Perfect 5 stars! I planned a last minute backyard Surprise Party for my husband's 40th at our house and found Jabe after searching a few sites and reading through reviews. Jabe was absolutely wonderful!! He responded to my initial Email within an hour and I booked him immediately just feeling confident on his professional communication and ease of booking. He sent a song list to provide a list of requests and confirmed with me the day before the event. He arrived 30 min early to set-up and was ready to play as guests started showing up. Everyone was super excited to hear live music as they arrived at the party, and Jabe kept the music going for an awesome night with friends and family (Little kiddos included!) Everyone complimented his music and asked how I found such an awesome musician. Thank you Jabe for making our night so much fun! Our friends will be booking you soon! read more

Jabe is AWESOME!!!! I hosted a surprise 50th birthday party in our home for my wife. We don't have a lot of space but Jabe made it work. Quick summary 1. Great communication 2. Punctual - Showed up 30 min early and set up 3. Great personality and attitude - everyone loved Jabe 4. Great sound (we loved the way he plays and sounds) We did not just listen to Jabe play... We danced, sang and enjoyed the music. My wife could have not been any happier. The guests also said that this was the best party they have been to. If you want an AWESOME party, invite Jabe. Jabe, thank you and we will see you again. read more

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If you're looking for an outstanding musician for any type of event, big or small, LOOK NO FURTHER!! I can't begin to explain how amazing Jabe is! From our first communications back and forth, Jabe has been so quick to respond, outgoing, and was able to answer any and all of our questions. His personal website was an awesome resource for sampling some of his work, as well as selecting our personalized playlist for our wedding. Together we created the most epic setlist for our wedding cocktail hour and it completely matched our personality, venue, and wedding style. Jabe was beyond amazing and all our guests absolutely loved his performance! He came perfectly on time and was self sufficient setting up. He worked quietly in the background as the wedding ceremony was taking place, and was ready to rock as soon as cocktail hour began. Jabe completely exceeded all of our expectations. Our wedding was EPIC and he was one of the main reasons. He truly goes above and beyond for his clients and you would be so lucky if he were your entertainment for your next event. 10 stars! HIGHLY recommend! read more

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Jabe was amazing! he is smooth with the guitar and vocals! you will not regret booking Jabe for your next event. He sang his heart out for our son's 9th birthday party and even let our son sing with him for his favorite band's songs. I requested two songs that he did not have on his set list and he made it happen! sounded great! We will keep booking Jabe for any of our future events! Thank you read more

Can we give 6 stars??? Awesome doesn't even begin to describe Jabe, his music, or his customer service. He went so above and beyond anything we could have ever hoped for. We planned a 4th of July Party and a surprise wedding. Jabe came to the house a few weeks before the event to help figure out how the "wedding surprise" would be revealed. We used his live music to draw everyone into one area of the house. He played incredibly during the ceremony and then we moved the party to the back where he played, and we danced all. night. long. The crowd loved him - he played everything we asked for and then requests by the crowd as well. We WILL use him for every party we have moving forward. He made July 4th 2021 one to remember - for us and everyone who attended the party! read more

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Have played for my sister's baby shower and was fantastic - prompt, professional, and very talented. Thank you, Jabe! read more

Jabe is the best! From the start of our conversations, to having him perform at our daughter's wedding, what a class act. His communication skills are excellent. We hired him to play for 2 hours at our daughter's wedding to provided added entertainment for our guests. Let me tell you, there were some guests who decided to kick up their feet and only wanted to spend their time listening to his music. This is certainly a testament to his musical abilities. My husband and I spent hours trying to decide on what songs we wanted him to play from his repertoire of music. The one thing we both regret is that we did not have enough time to enjoy his music that evening as we were pulled in so many different directions. When we finally received our daughter's wedding pictures, it was such a pleasure to see how much our guests enjoyed his music. Jabe was such a professional and we felt like we never had to worry about anything. He was such a blessing and we were so happy to have challenged the venue to allow him to be able to perform at our daughter's wedding that evening. Jabe, thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to enjoy your gifted talent. It goes without saying that Jabe comes highly recommended. Never let those strings quit playing! read more

I was fortunate to find Jabe on Yelp and based on his reviews I was sure he would deliver. I wanted live entertainment for an evening coed baby shower and luckily he was available. He was easy to contact and communicate with prior to the event and offered a music selection of 600 songs. We met on the night of the party and he was prompt and his set up was perfect for the designated area. The guests stated how they enjoyed seeing and hearing a guitarist with great vocals as they enjoyed the food, drinks and games. Hearing him in the background created a nighttime outdoor dining "date night" feel. I highly recommend Jabe as he definitely elevated the event. read more

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Jabe is the easiest vendor to work with, an incredible guitarist, has a fun laid back personality and truly made our client appreciation event amazing. So many guests commented about Jabe's guitar skills and voice. The thing I loved is that you could still have a conversation over his music. It set the tone without taking over the event. He was perfect. Hire him!! Ps: Jabe - so sorry the parking situation was tough. Thank you for handling it all calmly and with a smile on your face. read more

Jabe is awesome! Great music and a super nice guy! He made our party extra special. Really appreciate how accommodating he was to our event. Thank you! read more

Jabe is not only talented but he's gonna make everyone happy.. I booked him for another party before mine was even over.. Thanks Jabe for the great day.. read more

Hands down, Jabe is THE best! He was our guitarist for our wedding ceremony at Monarch Beach Resort, and we couldn't have been happier. He was SO chill, friendly, and effortless to work with and had an impressive, diverse song list (we went with Super Mario Bros. for our recessional, and Jabe plays the radest version on the bass.) He is flexible and can also customize and learn any songs! Did a combo of acoustic and voice and was awesome at both. Jabe is reliable, punctual and professional. He was on site to set-up and soundcheck in advance to ensure everything was perfect. Our guests commented how pleasant and great he performed. Pricing is very reasonable, but seriously, the experience with Jabe on our big day was priceless. Work with Jabe. I repeat, work with Jabe! E-mail him @ jabe@whyfret.net. read more

We had Jabe perform at our daughter's first birthday recently and it was amazing! Our guests loved his voice and energy! It was definitely a nice vibe. Recommend to Book him for your events! read more

We hired Jabe to play the ceremony and cocktail hour of our wedding. It was a BIG hit with out guests and it made the evening a little more personal and special. Jabe was great in terms of communication. He has an extensive set list of classic and contemporary pop and rock songs. If there is a song you'd like played that isn't on the list, he will learn it for a small additional fee. Hands down one of the best wedding decisions we made. Highly recommend. read more

Jabe performed at our beach front wedding this past weekend, and he could not have been better! His music was perfect and he was a complete professional. I was so busy with my guests and he just showed up, handled business and left. He is such a talent and I was thrilled with the end result. I would highly recommend him for any event. He made my day more perfect than it already was. ;-) ***** 5 star review! read more

We hired Jabe to perform at our wedding reception last Saturday. He was communicative leading up to the event and made sure we were completely aligned with all details beforehand. He totally smashed every song including some new ones we requested, all the guests were impressed ! Would hire again ! ! ! read more

Jabe played at our wedding reception during cocktail hour and the first half of the reception and we are so glad that he did. Not only is he a fantastic musician, he was very professional (on time, quick to respond), and extremely easy to work with. PROS: He plays guitar like nobody's business. Prior to booking him, we listened to him play live at a restaurant and he was awesome. I knew from the first time we heard him play, that he was going to be perfect for our wedding. He has a wide set list. He can play anything from the classics (The Beatles, Elton John) to alternative, and even hip hop and rap. Check out his version of Baby Got Back. We received numerous compliments from wedding guests. He impressed everyone from our young millennial cousins to our older aunts and uncles. Lastly, he's good people. He has such a nice and friendly personality that we instantly had good vibes after meeting him. He even wrote us a sweet thank you email after our wedding. I highly recommend Jabe and would definitely book him for future events and parties. Or if you're just in the mood to hear good, live music, definitely check out the restaurants he performs at. read more

I called Jabe the day of my event and he showed up to perform at my dad's 60th bday. Not only did he accommodate everything we asked for so last minute, but he went above and beyond. He arrived early, worked with our environment and specialized his playlist to my dad's favorite- Classic Rock. His voice was incredible and he made the birthday party perfect. I can't thank him enough! read more

I contacted Jabe to ask him to play at my proposal. I couldn't be more satisfied. Although it was couple of days to my proposal date and he had another performance same day in morning he agreed to help, and he truly did. He has a great set list that I believe can cover any occasion. He took the time to walk through every step of my surprise proposal. I asked him to play unplugged and still he was awesome. He made it there right on time, he discussed all the logistics with the hotel and restaurant manager. He played exactly as we planned. His instrument and voice made my fiancé so excited I couldn't even imagine. On top of all that, the PRICE he offered was much less than I expected, I'd say it was free for what I got. I'd 100% recommend him and surely I will ask him again to perform for my future parties. Thank you so very much Jabe. read more

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Based on the excellent reviews of Jabe on Yelp and after reading information about his services and watching videos of him playing on his website, I decided to contact him. And I'm so glad I did! Jabe played at my husband's 60th birthday party. He was a pleasure to deal with. He was on time to set up and ready to play when the party started. Everyone was so impressed with him. He has a huge list of songs to pick from so that you can customize your party playlist. He is not only an excellent singer and guitar player, but he is also engaging and super fun! I highly recommend Jabe!! read more

Jabe performed at our backyard wedding in July of 2021 and it couldn't have been more perfect! He played pre-wedding, during wedding and post wedding. Everyone had an absolute blast and he stayed an extra 2 hours. If my wife and I lived in that area we would host some parties just so we could have Jabe come out and play. read more

Book him. Look no further. I do not even have enough words to tell you how great Jabe is. But I'll try. I booked him for my husband's birthday party at our house. From beginning to end, he was fantastic. He got back to me very quickly and was great to work with every step of the way. He is kind, professional, funny, and most of all, an AMAZING musician. Everybody at the party loved him. He is incredibly talented and awesome to listen to. The amount of songs he can play and the range of music on his setlist will please everyone. Take a look at the videos on his website and you can tell right away how great he is. I feel like I am lucky to have found such a talented musician for my party. You will not regret hiring him for your next event, no matter how big or small it is. read more

Jabe was amazing! He played at my engagement party last week and kept the guests entertained all evening! He has a large song list and is very professional. I definitely recommend him! read more

Jabe played for us at our home for a 70 person event. All our guests loved him! His song list is extensive and it's great that he lets you choose your songs before the event. He communicated well, was on time and kept everyone entertained. Highly recommended! read more

Jabe's a talented musician with an amazing playlist. He entertained my guests with his amazing voice and variety of music spanning from the 60's to present. He had something for every taste of music. Jabe accommodated us inspite of having a conflict in his schedule and drove to the San Fernando Valley from the Orange county and back to Newport Beach for his evening gig. On top of his talent, he's genuinely a nice guy. I would recommend Jabe for all your entertainment needs. He rocks! I can't wait to book him again! read more

Jabe performed at a recent family party and it was wonderful. He had a good variety of music and the sound quality was very smooth and professional. Even the kids enjoyed all the music. I highly recommend Jabe for a high class experience! read more

Jabe was AMAZING! He was able to help me out last minute and came through. I hired him to plan a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for seniors to give it an upbeat and positive vibe. He was on time, professional, easy to talk with, and his signing and guitar skills were top notch! I got so man compliments for hiring him. Thank you Jade! I will for sure be hiring you again! read more

I would highly recommend Jabe if you are looking for a live performer. His set list is extensive and he sounds incredible. He was even willing to learn a song that wasn't on his set list. Our crowd thoroughly enjoyed his performance and he even let some of them join in. Jabe is very responsive and easy to deal with. I am happy that we hired Jabe to provide the entertainment at our party. read more

We stumbled upon Jabe online when we were looking for live music for our wedding. We are so happy that we found him!!! He is very professional and everyone enjoyed his performance at our wedding. He has a great variety of music that WOW'd our guests. We definitely recommend him for any event entertainment needs. Jabe definitely has a easy going vibe and we are very impressed with his talent for music. He even learned a song to accompany my daughter when she sang at the wedding. Many thanks Jabe! read more

Jabe played music for my wedding ceremony and reception- he was unbelievable. He learned several songs for the ceremony and did an amazing job. He is a skilled musician and really has a great vibe. I would recommend him to anyone and would love an excuse to book him again! Thank you so much for making my special day even more amazing read more

I was DO pleased with Jabe's performance that I wanted to book him for my next program in September; but he'll be on vacation... He's personable, easy going, showed up early, TALENTED. His music was perfect. He played various tunes from different eras. People loved his music SO much, they started! Thanks Jabe. You really did a fantastic job!!! read more

If you're looking for a sign to book Jabe...this is it! Found him on Yelp, communicated and booked via email, all very easy and stress free. Jabe played for our wedding guests during the cocktail hour and based on his videos and set list we knew he would be a hit! Our guests proved us right when they all raved about him to us days after the event. This guy is the perfect entertainment for any occasion! Real professional too. Thank you for being a part of our special day!! read more