I saw Soul City a few times around town, including at Ryles in Cambridge, and was impressed:…read morepowerful and varied vocals and a great groove. Still, other bands can sometimes serve that up, too. What I think especially set them apart was their amazing horn section. We ended up hiring them to perform at our wedding a few years ago, and Pat (who books them and also plays a mean bass in the band) was very easy to work with. The band was professional and courteous, and totally brought the house down. So glad we chose to work with them.

Soul City Band played for a fundraising event for 350 people in Arlington on March 10th and I…read morecannot say enough good things about them. They played a great range of songs that kept the crowd of all ages entertained. There were still so many people on the dance floor at the end of the night and the energy and excitement from the band was contagious. We heard so many rave reviews the night of the event and have had people email us the last few days asking if we've asked them to come back next year! From an event planning point of view, I'm extremely grateful at how easy Soul City was to work with. Natalie returned emails the same day, was available to talk by phone if I had a problem, and did everything possible to make the event run super smoothly. I truly couldn't ask for a better experience. These musicians are the real deal. We recommend them without hesitation!

We have had Jose play guitar at our department's graduation event for several years running. He is…read moreexceptionally professional, responsive and pleasant to work with. Moreover, he's an incredibly talented guitarist with a knack for creating an elegant atmosphere. I would highly recommend him for any event!

I am a 64 year old American woman and I have been taking guitar lessons with Jose for six years…read morenow. We started doing the lessons by zoom during COVID and we have stuck with zoom ever since by choice - less hassle and I can record the lesson material to practice from. I am awed that my hands can make such beautiful music now! I tried to be consistent - once a week with few cancellations. I originally just wanted to learn embellished folk music but at his gentle prodding I learned to read music and play some classical. Now it's mainly jazz and some Latin and world music. It has been like a miracle for me. He has made me so happy. As you can imagine I think everyone should study with Jose!!! Do yourself a favor and sign up. I hope I'll still be studying with him into my 80s. ;-)

If you want a party with people sitting around, occasionally and grudgingly getting dragged to the…read moredance floor by their partner, then DO NOT hire Redline. The band was FANTASTIC, their playlist is amazing (like 300 songs - we found tons to request), they got the mood just right with quieter songs for the social hour and - after dinner - transitioned our party to a raucous, joyous, pull-out-all-the-stops dance celebration. The 3-piece horn section was amazing, the 2 singers were fantastic, and they kept the place rocking until the very last song. Our kids took over 1/2 the dance floor while the "old folks" commandeered the other half and it stayed packed all night, song-after-song. There was never that moment where everyone loses steam and sits down. As the night went on, even the single guys felt compelled to come out and join the fun. Months later, whenever the subject of our party comes up, we STILL get complements about the band. I can say in all honestly that they MADE the event!

We had Scott as our DJ and he was phenomenal!! So easy to work with and our dance floor was packed…read morethe whole time!

I was able to take lessons from Sam years ago, He is an…read moreexcellent teacher and I continue to use the notes I took during our lessons. Margie Hilton

I took lessons from Sam in the 90's. He's an excellent…read moreteacher. Knowledgeable. Works with you to help you improve in the areas you want to focus on. He is also the archetypal mad genius in a basement. I mentioned the Church of Euthanasia as an aside once, and Sam had taught the leader guitar. Also, in the middle if a lesson one time, he said "oh by the way pay no attention to my basketball player." and a 6'8" dude in full court gear silently walked through the room and out the door. And there was no explanation. The lesson just continued.

If you're looking for a band for any occasion, LOOK NO FURTHER. To me, after the vows are said, the…read moremusic is the most important element of a wedding. So when it came to picking out a band for my own wedding, it was top priority. Hip Pocket Orchestra delivered more than we could have imagined. They brought high energy and kept our guests on the dance floor all night. It truly felt like HPO was part of our family. They were very fun, personable, and easy to work with. We spoke with the lead singer a few times leading up to the wedding and they took every request of ours. All our guests raved about the band and still do. The best compliment we received was from a guest who is a professional musician. He said HPO is by far the best wedding band he's heard. They can sing many different genres and were on top of their game for every song.

DJ Bob Greel with Music Management blew our expectations out of the water! Bob is incredibly kind,…read moreapproachable, and very easy to work with. We met via Zoom a few times and we found ourselves just chatting about all sorts of things. Additionally, he asked us to share some of our playlists with him and he certainly worked some of our personal music tastes into our big day! DJ Bob also collaborated exceptionally well with our photographer and with our caterer. I can't say enough amazing things about DJ Bob Greel! Don't look any further...just hire him!

Marcus Thompson, the artistic director is amazing for starters. The musicians are superb and…read moreconcerts stunning!!! I have had a subscription for years and would highly recommend them.

This is a fantanstic place to catch a bit of classical music…read more I attended a show right before the Holiday season. It was so delightful to hear the selection of pieces ranging from arrangements for flute, viola, cello to one for clarinet and the piano piece by Tchaikovsky was beautiful. The multitiered seating was a surprise for such a small building. I am really considering coming back for more shows later on in the season.

We hired East Coast Soul for our wedding, and they completely blew us and our guests away. Their…read moresong selection list is super long, the vocals were fantastic, and the entire band brought so much talent and energy to the stage. They read the crowd perfectly, keeping the dance floor busy and the vibe high all night long. Beyond their amazing performance, they were incredibly fun, professional, and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. So many wedding guests complimented our band selection, asked for their name and where they are based - a sign of how much people loved them! If you want a band that will make your wedding unforgettable, book them immediately!

We had my daughters's wedding on Saturday and this band was amazing! The singers had everyone…read moredancing and singing out loud. During the cocktail hour they play light music for the guests. And they sang all the songs my daughter and her husband requested. Toward the final song it was so exciting, the woman singer join everyone at the floor. The guests loved it. Everyone was in love with East Coast Soul. Thank you so much!! Ruth Esquivel (Steph and Cj wedding Bay Shore, NY)

You folks are as kind as kind can be. You reunited me with my beloved guitar! AND you were very…read morehelpful in terms of cables, picks, AND most importantly, a used distortion pedal. A bit of, more than obvious, info- hey bozo, don't leave your guitar in your car! I'm extremely thankful, the other Mark White

amazing selection of pedals, guitars, basses, amps, general equipment and more…read more staff know their stuff and are more than willing to help you out. everything is reasonably priced but they need to make a living will be my go to music store for the foreseeable future

this school has been invaluable in my son's musical development. his teachers have been kind and…read moreencouraging at all times!

I had the most amazing experience with the school. During the registration process I received…read morethoughtful suggestions from Kristine the registrar. She is most efficient and helpful. After the registration we encountered some difficulties. She went extra and beyond to help us continue learning and accommodated our special needs. I know she must have put in a lot of coordination work to make this happen. She made us feel the care and support from school, especially during this difficult time. Thank you Kristine. The school is in a spacious house and every room is sizable for practice or lessons. It is in a beautiful established neighborhood right next to Brattle. Teachers are so encouraging and nice. My child loves this place.

I cannot speak to the level of education received here as many of the other reviews do, but they do…read morehave an intimate concert hall that hosts performances. There is not a bad seat in the house and there is a balcony section as well. If there is an event that aligns to your schedule recommend popping in to catch it. Casual setting, parking may be a challenge as it is all street and many zoned for permit only. Be mindful where you park! Enjoy!

Despite the mediocre education Longy provides and which alumni laugh about, you can expect to be…read morehounded for donations over and over again once you graduate. It does not matter to the Longy administration if they provided a horrible experience and rip off their students. They only care about money; they only see dollar signs when it comes to alumni and currently enrolled students.