I hired Jules and the Gents to perform at an upscale law firm holiday party in Atlanta. Throughout…read morethe booking and party-planning process, Jules was incredibly helpful, responsive, and professional. She was a pleasure to work with. In addition to the band, I hired swing dance performers/instructors and Jules took the lead in working directly with them to work out musical needs of theirs, without my even having to ask or get involved which I really appreciated. On the evening of the party, the band was magnificent! They came dressed to the nines, their sound was phenomenal, and they brought the dance floor to life in such a way that the most experienced and inexperienced dancers all seemed to feel comfortable giving it a go. It was just plain fun. (And, for what it's worth, my date was a professional musician with a degree in musical performance - and he was totally impressed! They're good!) I'd book Jules and the Gents again in a heartbeat and would recommend them to any other corporate event planner looking to impress his or her crowd.

This band is awesome if you enjoy Jazz. We went to listen to the group in Atlanta and Jules gave us…read morea CD to listen to, it was fabulous. It was not a hard decision to hire them for my daughters' wedding. Jules & the Gents are very professional and looked very dapper. If you are thinking about a band, go listen to them you won't be disappointed.

If there was a 6-star rating option, I would select it. The trio who performed for our event from…read morethe Celtic Company were absolutely perfect! * John communicated expectations and answered all of my questions weeks before the event to ensure that everything would run smoothly. * The trio arrived well before the event so that they could assess the venue, set up their equipment, and perform a sound check. * The instruments that were played set the perfect ambiance for our Celtic-themed event. The trio can play flute, fiddle, keyboard, various Celtic-style hand drums, tambourines, and more! * The group asked me what type of musical experience I wanted for the event. We agreed that most of the evening would be traditional background-style music, with a few planned songs that would engage more with the guests. Part of the package that we booked with the Celtic Company were 2 Irish step dancers. The Celtic Company coordinated all of those arrangements (how many dancers, how many dance sequences, etc.) and just let me know the additional cost. The 2 dancers who performed were also amazing - dressed in matching, themed outfits, excellent skills, and wonderful smiles. At the end of the event the dancers posed for photographs with our guests. * The group allowed us to use their microphones for announcements and speeches. The Celtic Trio provided a top tier performance and were just generally a wonderful group to work with. 10/10 would recommend!

From the owner: The Celtic Company, under the direction of John Maschinot, presents authentic music and dance from…read moreIreland, Scotland and the Celtic diaspora. Our passion is to bring the richness and conviviality of great traditional music and dance to a wider audience in Atlanta, Georgia, the Southeast and beyond, through high quality performance and educational programming. Some of the solo artists and bands represented include The Buddy O'Reilly Band, Georgia's legendary Irish-American band; Longhollow Hooley, Irish-Americana duo; Ah Surely! - Irish music and dance trio; Celtic Fire, Celtic harp, winds and dance; and John Maschinot, Irish bagpipes (uilleann pipes), wooden flute and tin whistle. And our flagship event, Atlanta's celtic Christmas - Music, Dance and the Soul of the Season at the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University brings together Scottish, Welsh, and Appalachian music, dance and poetry that has been delighting audiences for years!

We hired COT Band to play our wedding reception in honor of my late Father-in-Law who was a lover…read moreof Latin music and a musician himself. They did not disappoint! It meant a lot to us that they understood that having them play was our way of paying tribute to him, and he would have been absolutely overjoyed with their performance. It's been weeks since our wedding, and our guests are still raving about how great they were. Wonderful stage presence, talented musicians, and soulful covers of our family's favorite songs, as well as song awesome originals too! We are now and forever groupies of COT Band, and would hire them back for any event!

Willie Ziavino & C.O.T. Band played at my military retirement party and they were incredible! The…read moremusic was spectacular. The dancing was non-stop and everyone commented on how wonderful they were. They were very professional and flexible. They were wonderful to work with and we would highly recommend them for any event that you may be considering.

We hired Hip & Hitched for DJ and video crew. It was BY FAR the best vendor decision we made during…read morewedding planning. We even had a month-of wedding planner and we felt as though Tim did a better job of making sure my husband and I were taken care of throughout the entire night. Not only did he handle business and read the crowd like a champ, he was flexible, pleasant, and friendly with everyone. The music was perfection! It was like a 4 hour sing and dance-a-long all night. Feedback from our guests was also exceptional. The videographers were fun and chill and our bridal party had a blast with them.  Hip & Hitched would be my top recommendation to anyone planning a wedding. We love those guys!

We absolutely loved working with Hip and Hitched for our wedding! From the start, Tim was…read moreprofessional, responsive, and genuinely excited to help us create the perfect vibe. We added the live instruments (drums, sax, and bass), and it was one of the best decisions we made -- the energy was incredible! The dance floor was packed all night, and so many of our guests told us it was the most fun they've had at a wedding. Tim and the musicians knew exactly how to keep the party going. If you're looking for a DJ who brings both talent and personality, Hip and Hitched is it!

Absolutely killer experience to get to come by this place. Owner was super chill, gave me an…read moreamazing deal, treated us with awesome service. If you are looking for a guitar; this is your guy!

Most awesome music store Mike McKenney has done a great job setting up the place come jam a little…read moretalk a little and buy a lot!

Cobalt Strings performed at our company holiday party last week at the Atlanta History Center in…read moreBuckhead. They did a terrific job! The group consisted of a trio of ladies: Amber (violin), Sarah (viola), and Juli (cello). It wasn't until after the party that I learned this ensemble is actually a quartet. I guess they were down one member for our event, but it's not like I could tell. The group set up inside the museum's exhibition hall during the cocktail portion of our party. They later moved to the atrium when dinner was served. In total, I believe they played for four straight hours (6pm-10pm). I'm not a musician, but that seems like a long time. Kudos to them. During cocktail hour, I was immediately struck by and impressed with the quality of their music. They sounded really good and very professional. They received multiple compliments from various guests throughout the evening. After their performance, I learned the musicians have various day jobs. For example, Sarah assists in eye surgery and Juli, a fellow engineer from Georgia Tech, works in QA. Amber and Sarah met in college at Reinhardt. Talk about a talented group. Amber, Sarah, and Juli played mostly Christmas tunes for our party. Their music really set the mood for what turned out to be a classy, sophisticated, elegant, and fun evening at the museum. It wouldn't have been the same without them. Thanks, guys! If you're curious about Cobalt Strings, here's their YouTube channel where you can check out some of their work: https://www.youtube.com/user/CobaltStrings

I believe that music is what ultimately gets to one's heart and soul. My husband and I hired Cobalt…read moreStrings for our wedding ceremony at The University Yacht Club. I remember standing outside the chapel waiting for our procession...and chills ran through my body as I heard the intro to our special music. As soon as we walked into the chapel I heard the most beautiful, heavenly sound played by Amber and her team. Prior to the wedding, Amber, my husband and I discussed our music list for the wedding in great detail. She patiently listened as we described to her the ambiance that my husband and I were going for. Amber proved to be super knowledgeable and she gave us song ideas that we didn't even think about but fit perfectly with our themes --- a true sign of a professional! At the end of the wedding day, many of our friends and family told us how much they enjoyed Amber and her team's performance. You can't go wrong choosing Cobalt Strings... our guests were so impressed that they are actually booking Amber and her team for their upcoming events.

I am so happy I chose Tim and Hip and Hitched for my big day. My only regret is we didn't extend…read morethe party another hour! All my guests were having the best time. As a special touch, we had a live saxophone player rocking the dance floor. It was such a neat and unique touch that was very memorable. Tim really listened to what we wanted an delivered. Thanks!

Hiring Hip and Hitched was one of the best decisions for our wedding. The team, and the Dj Live…read moreFusion w/ live sax, and percrusion were so amazing and surprisingly well versed in taking care of a Hindu-American Fusion wedding. Cannot thank them enough for all the great music and experience. We really value their time and effort , despite being such a last minute request!!! It also helps that they are gem of human beings and will hire them again for our future music and entertainment needs!!

Mike Veal Band - EXPLOSIVE, ENERGETIC, they keep the crowd engaged from the time they walk thru the…read moredoor until the time they quit playing music. This band is a MUST for any event that involves a party and the need for great music. I've had them twice at Wade Hampton and they have not disappointed our membership one time. I'll continue to use this group of professional musicians and engaging personalities. Jim is a quality promoter who returns calls in a timely manner, follows up with all my requests, and, in short, is a pleasure to deal with each year.

Hired one of Blue Sky's DJ's for a corporate party. Rick, who did an absolutely amazing job of…read moreplaying the right kind of music for the crowd, engaging them in dancing by actually getting out on the floor and showing folks how to line dance. Very professional and very knowledgeable about the music which is key to any good DJ. Highly recommend hiring.

Wonderful to reconnect with the owner, Jeanne Carere. I was trying to give flute lessons to my…read moresister as a birthday gift. Reconnecting with Jeanne Carere was perfect as she is one of the best flute teachers and performers in Atlanta. She and her staff provided great advice on choosing an instrument and setting up the lessons and buying a book for beginners. Her location is perfect for easy access to taking the lessons. I left very happy that this will be a nice gift for my sister. I plan to return soon to buy some other music and supplies that I need for my instrument.

Carere Music has a very comfortable, welcoming vibe! I could tell right away that these people are…read moregenuine and honest. Jeanne, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable, obviously loves what she is doing, and is continuing the tradition of excellent service started by her family decades ago. As a second generation music store owner myself, one of the things I like to do when I'm traveling is look up small, local music stores and pay them a visit so I can see how they operate. In my short time hanging out at Carere Music, I witnessed Jeanne demonstrate her great knowledge of the music business and deal with all sorts of situations with the utmost professionalism: selling and renting good quality musical instruments to eager students, young and old; taking in musical instruments for repairs; helping people find new owners for their musical instruments by selling them on consignment; teaching flute students of all ages, improving their playing on a daily basis. Jeanne obviously has a passion for teaching! After hearing Jeanne's incredible flute sound and impeccable sense of pitch on the piccolo it's no wonder she's first call for all sorts of high level concerts all over the Southeast. My mother played the flute/piccolo chair in the North Carolina Symphony, so I know a world class player when I hear one. Every flute and piccolo player in the Atlanta area should be taking lessons with Jeanne! Jeanne, her staff, teachers, and repair people are all professional musicians with a great love for music and are deeply engrossed in the local music scene. The repairman really knows his stuff and works so efficiently he has the fastest turnaround time in the area! Everyone was super friendly and giving of their time. One if the sax teachers took his horn out and played a few tunes with me. He was able to tell me where all the jazz jam sessions take place and give insights on what goes on at each one. I will definitely be back to Carere Music any time I'm visiting or traveling through the Atlanta area!