Have enjoyed hearing Dewey play at various venues and have hired him to play at our events…read more Versatile & always a treat ! Thanks Dewey !

I've heard Dewey Roberts play beautiful sweet music at a wedding, background music at a restaurant,…read moreand fun music at a bar, where he had the patrons singing along as well as dancing. He has a good sense of when to play what type of music, and sounds great! I just love his voice! He's a very kind soul who always does his best to please his audience. I highly recommend him.

Best local band I've heard!! All the band members are very friendly and Dylan, the lead singer, is…read morevery involved with the crowd and makes a great impression. The band even stayed after the show to talk to audience members afterward and handed out autographs. Very rare for musicians and bands to be so personable and involved like that these days!! I would highly recommend booking this band for your next event. They are great with different genres from country to classic rock!

Catalina is absolutely amazing! She played acoustic guitar at our small courthouse wedding (about…read more14 people total), and her music made the whole day feel so much more intimate and warm. She arrived early and played a beautiful medley before the ceremony, performed our aisle song perfectly, and then continued playing through photos in front of the meadow. Her voice is gorgeous, her guitar playing is flawless, and she tied the entire experience together in the most special way. The music created such a welcoming, heartfelt atmosphere, and it truly ended up being one of my favorite parts of the day. If you're looking for someone incredibly talented who can bring beauty and warmth to your event, I can't recommend Catalina enough!

Catalina regularly plays aboard our 50' sailing catamaran, the Double Dolphin. She emanates a…read morefantastic vibe that guests cannot get enough of. Catalina's talent has to be experienced to be believed, if you are looking for an excellent and professional musician for your next event, look no further than Catalina Esteves. You will not be disappointed. Interested in hearing her play aboard the Double Dolphin? Book Music on the Water Cruise tickets online at sbsail.com now!

Thank you. You guys were right on time, really livened up thr party and played beautiful. So much…read morepersonality, so much fun and really great bunch of Gentlemam. Thank you Juan and the rest of the guys. You really made our company outing something special.

My husband and I used mariachi las olas de Santa Barbara for our wedding a couple of weeks ago, and…read moreit was the perfect touch for our guest arrival and cocktail hour. They brought a 5 piece string group and played for the arrival of our guests helping build the anticipation into cocktail hour. We got a lot of compliments for the song choices. Their volume wasn't overhwhelming, and the music was beautiful! We wish we had more time to be able to listen to them ourselves. Super happy with our decision to bring them into our day. Thank you guys so much!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Radio Prophets was hands-down one of the best decisions…read moremade for our wedding. They kept the dance floor packed all night, brought incredible energy, and made the experience so interactive, especially when Gerry joined the dance floor with his saxophone! What truly set them apart was their willingness to learn 10 new songs specifically for our wedding to match our musical taste. Not only that but my dad wanted to sing a Beatles song for me, and the band learned the song and were his background vocals. That level of dedication and personalization is rare and meant so much to us. Our guests are still talking about the band weeks later and telling us how much fun they had. The music was phenomenal, the energy was contagious, and they helped create memories we'll cherish forever. I cannot recommend these guys enough. You will not regret booking them. They are worth their weight in gold and were one of the very best investments we made for our wedding!! Love love love them!

Radio Prophets played our wedding. Gerry was great to work with and got our vibe and the type of…read moremusic we wanted exactly. They also did all of the sound for the ceremony and speeches during dinner. They had a jazz quartet for cocktail hour and then a 6 piece band for the reception. The band was amazing! They played everything from oldies, Motown to top 40 hits. All of the musicians were incredibly talented and so nice too. The vocalist was especially incredible! Overall, they brought an incredible energy and made the reception a blast! I'd highly recommend Radio Prophets for any event and especially for a wedding

Definitely recommend going to the solvangfestivaltheater! I was really interested in going to see…read moreFrozen at the solvang theater but wasn't sure how it would be and even if my hubby would want to go. We were going to solvang and then to the beach and only had one day we would be able to attend the show. Luckily they had availability and once I told him they had $25 tickets available My hubby said go ahead and by the tickets...if we don't like it we can leave during the intermission and at least it wouldn't be a lot of money wasted. The show was awesome! We were really impressed, the singing, the acting, the choreography, the sound system and the costumes were all really good. About as good as any Disney production we've seen. Our seats were the cheapest you could get and weren't horrible. They were on the first row and we had less leg room than other rows. Also our view was more at the foot level of the stage but nothing was blocking our view. I ordered the tickets online and received them by email . It was easy to show and scan at entry. The theater is outside and as recommended we brought sweaters and glad we did. They offer drinks and snacks to purchase during intermission but we opted not to get anything. We both enjoyed our evening watching Frozen at the solvang festival theater. So glad we chanced it and went! If we get the opportunity to go again we will.

(Attended 07/23/25 WE @ 7:30pm): Would I be able to solve the case behind the play's mystery at…read morethis local festival theater!? This was my first time attending a performance let alone hearing about the Solvang Festival Theater when I researched anything to do this evening. Under the bigger banner of Solvang Theaterfest and the Pacific Conservatory Theater (PCPA), this 700-seat open-air venue opened in 1974 (just past its 50th anniversary!) and has since garnered countless live performances from concerts to plays, while they continued to expand the programming to include other types of entertainment. On this fateful evening, I had the pleasure to experience the play, "Holmes And Watson", as I was a fan of the Sherlock Holmes stories and had never heard of this. Would I check the theater's schedule for something festive the next time I was in Solvang!? PURCHASE Ticket - Section 3 Row C Seat 3 + Fee ($72.00 + $3.00): A last-minute buy, I totally scored with this single seat nearly in the front row among friendly guests! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=83_WgH5VVPmXXjv_CzodHA 2024 Lucas & Lewellen Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine 4floz Pour ($12.00): Real cork, deep red color, bold berries jammy aroma, medium body, berries earthy jammy flavor, drying finish, berries earthy jammy sweet aftertaste, and medium astringency. A lovely wine that paired well with my dessert. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=qdLD2rHUPW9bpvk6zn2eDg Santa Maria Sweet Street Warehouse Tiramisu ($8.00): This was an amazingly lovely dessert with multiple layers of sweet goodness heavily covered with a dusting of cocoa powder. The large portion size was also a surprise for the price. Value all around! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=5XlcRq7PLNv-YAvHBH_TlA THE SHOW A murder, an isolated asylum, and the fallout from a dismembered criminal organization was the setting of this new mystery play with intrigue and plot twists from start to finish. Sherlock Holmes has been missing for two years (presumed dead - no body was found - after he fell off the Reichenbach Falls at the hands of Professor Moriarty), and his partner Dr. Watson has been called to try and identify the real Sherlock Holmes among three patients claiming to be him. With subtle clues, the mystery unfolds on stage with the blend of comical and dramatic roles of each of the actors. Don't spoil the ending! SERVICE The online ticket purchase was seamless, the check-in line outside the venue went swiftly, there was little to no line when I bought my beer/snack, I didn't recall seeing any security, and the volunteer staff was friendly and nice - easy-peasy! PARKING (FREE): Generally speaking, all of the many public lots throughout the town were free and spacious (I found a spot steps away), in addition to free parking along all of the surrounding streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Once you walked through the front entryway, you found yourself in an open grassy area https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=DeJYP2D1HX_aq1-SVY7BkQ with seating throughout, the concession stand, the merchandise booth, and a large leafy tree. Once inside, you looked among the tiered rows of seats as they faced and curved toward the stage. The sound quality was very nice. Plenty of natural lighting since you were outdoors while the electric house, stage, and street lighting filled in the rest. I didn't recall any monitors or pre or post background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=qkmSKrGwWmhebCkMUx5ovg ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had a very enjoyable time with the performance of "Holmes And Watson" at the Solvang Festival Theater and would definitely consider another visit the next time I was doing an overnight visit! The drive from L.A. was more than two hours, so I wouldn't recommend a daytrip. However, the various convenient parking options, and the town of Solvang were major pluses. The intimacy of the theatre should prove favorable to both patrons and performers. And, there were plenty of things to do in the immediate area. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $95.00 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, although I was only allowed to pay with a VISA card to buy the ticket online, they accepted my credit card of choice for the concessions... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

We hired Music by Bonnie for our wedding, and while she personally was already booked for that day,…read moreher partner, John, DJ'd our wedding. We worked with Bonnie up until the wedding day - and she was always attentive, responded to emails quickly, and was very reassuring that her goal was to make it the best wedding we could imagine. Well, she was right - John did an INCREDIBLE job!! We were blown away!! Despite our ceremony being on the beach (which can be noisy without speakers), John set up everything so that the ceremony flowed without issue and everyone could hear the music, the officiant, and us perfectly. For the reception (at El Paseo Restaurant), he played all the music we asked for (including the songs I requested for cocktail hour and dinner), read the crowd well, and was a great MC for the grand entrance, dances, speeches, and shoe game we did. Everyone was on the dance floor the whole night!! I even provided a "Do Not Play" list that John strictly followed - he didn't seem to feel pressured by guests (even my close family members) when they started requesting songs on the list. He held strong to what we asked for and I really appreciated that! It was just such a fun day!! We can't thank Bonnie and John enough for the wonderful service and highly recommend hiring Music by Bonnie for your wedding.

We had such a wonderful experience working with Music by Bonnie for our wedding! Bonnie was a…read morepleasure to work with throughout the planning process. She was organized, responsive, and made it easy to plan our vision. DJ John was absolutely perfect for our wedding day. He was personable, professional, and incredibly easy to work with, and he did a fantastic job both as our DJ and emcee. The music and transitions were seamless, and he kept our dance floor full throughout the night. The sound quality was also excellent. We had an outdoor ceremony, and multiple guests told us afterward that the sound was some of the clearest, highest-quality ceremony audio they had ever heard at an outdoor wedding. We were so thankful that our guests were able to appreciate our special moment without straining to hear. We're so happy that we chose Music With Bonnie and would highly recommend Bonnie and John to anyone planning their wedding.

These wonderful fellows did our conference last year and I'm hiring them again right now! They did…read moretheir own set up and came early and on time and were really great. People still talk about how wonderful their music was.

Muy punctuales, muy agradables. Son de mucha confiansa. Excellentes mariachis. Very Punctual and…read morereliable, very pleasant and excellent mariachis

We had such a great time with Come Alive Entertainment at our wedding! From the start, they were…read moreeasy to communicate with, and made sure to send us in depth questionnaires to really understand what we wanted out of the music at our wedding reception. We had Dan and a guitarist perform live for cocktail hour, which our guests loved. Dan also did our first dances live, one of which he learned for us, which made the day all the more special! And once dancing started, he seamlessly switched to DJing. Truly, it was such an incredible experience to be able to include live music in our day, and it made it all the more special. Dan was so kind and very on top of introducing our bridal party, handing off the mic to those giving toasts, and such a perfect addition to our big day! I highly recommend working with them for your wedding.

We can't say enough nice things about Dan and Come Alive Entertainment. Picking the right music was…read moreone of the things we were most excited about when we were planning our wedding, and we can't imagine having chosen anyone else. Working with Dan was truly a great experience and he and the team at Come Alive Entertainment were extremely helpful every step of the way. He personally helped us build out our music plan for the big day and provided his expertise whenever we needed some extra help. Dan's live music during our ceremony is something that we will always remember and brought tears to our eyes and goosebumps to our arms. His music helped make the ceremony as special as we hoped for and those songs will forever be a part of our lives. We both will never forget our first dance and singing along as Dan performed exactly what we wanted. That moment is truly a highlight of the wedding and of our lives. After playing live music throughout the ceremony and cocktail hour, Dan helped us craft a great playlist for our dinner service and was the best DJ as we switched to the dancefloor. He made sure the dancefloor was packed all night long and played every song we wanted while also finding the perfect mix of songs for our guests. Dan was able to pivot when needed and was there for us in a way that we will always remember. Not only was Dan the best musician, emcee and DJ we could have hoped for, he is such a kind person and we could tell that he truly wanted to help make our wedding as special as possible. Thank you so much to Dan and everyone at Come Alive Entertainment for making our wedding so memorable and for giving us memories that we will always cherish. We highly recommend choosing Come Alive Entertainment for your wedding or special event.