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. ;-)

We used Occasional Brass and Strings for our ceremony music and our cocktail hour at our wedding…read moreand were blown away by the musicianship they provided. They came as a recommendation from a good friend and did not disappoint. They provided the audio system for our ceremony, too! We had a flute and keyboard for our ceremony and were able to pick great songs from their selections as we and our bridal parties walked down the aisle. For the cocktail hour we had a jazz combo that was just delightful. Bryan was a joy to work with and I would highly recommend choosing them for your wedding needs! Planning was a breeze and they had every detail lined up when the day of the wedding came! Super recommend!

We worked with Occasional Brass & Strings for our June 1st wedding. They did an incredible job and…read morewe can't count the number of compliments we received from our guests. Our guests were really excited and surprised by all the contemporary selections, which we really loved as well. What a great touch to the perfect day - we feel really fortunate that we chose Occasional Brass and Strings. From the very first email, they were extremely helpful, flexible, and incredible to work with. On the day of the wedding, we were busy with photographs when the trio arrived. By the time we got to the cocktail reception, they were already in the perfect spot and playing for our guests. We really appreciated not only their talent, but the professionalism to take charge without us having to be there. That was such a luxury at the time. We hope they enjoyed the event and that sensed our satisfaction, even though we didn't have the chance to really meet with them before or after the ceremony. We highly recommend Occasional Brass & Strings. Several guests commented it was an element of the wedding that they most appreciated!

fun enough night. i haven't been to a straight dancing establishment for quite a while. the crowd…read moreat bootie boston is pretty friendly, tame, and non-jersey-shore, which i appreciate. the music is what you would expect. but my guy told me that they reused the remixed stuff that he already got from the internet. so it's not all live remix, but i couldn't care less. this version of bootie is much smaller and less crazy than bootie sf from what i heard. but again it didn't matter. i had a good time.

It's nice to have an event at the Goodlife I can get into. The Bootie night features music that is…read moreall mashups and all danceable. They play a diverse mix of styles, so you wont get stuck with only EDM, top 40 pop, or hip-hop. The crowd seemed very friendly and I wasnt intimidated to be myself on the dance floor. It's a bit different from other nights at the goodlife which you can read about elsewhere. Fun time for me and my friends

The Ward Eights were truly spectacular and everything we could ask for in a wedding band…read more Professional, helpful in making sure we thought of everything for the big day, and most importantly - put on an amazing performance! So many guests came up to us afterwards and told us they were the best band they've seen at a wedding. They managed to get nearly everyone on the dance floor. We are so happy we picked them for our special day. They made sure the entire reception went perfectly from cocktail hour to send off. Can't recommend enough!

The Ward Eights played our wedding reception last September, and they were absolutely fantastic…read morefrom start to finish. Some highlights: -- Bill & Chris were very easy to work with booking the band and handling all the logistics. -- They were super flexible the day of the wedding (we started late, had to move their setup, and had them plugged into an old gas-powered generator). -- They played an epically-long (nearly 2-hour) set without taking a break. -- They had the entire place dancing like crazy people. I've had so many friends & relatives tell me how "awesome your band was" after the fact -- I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for an incredible band for the wedding/event.

We had Eureka "On the Spot" as the entertainment for our son's Bar Mitzvah and we highly recommend…read morethem to anybody considering them. Working with Rafi on setting up the event flow and discussing the details was super helpful and one of the few non-tedious aspects of orchestrating what felt like a wedding weekend! The entire team who were on site were phenomenal -- engaging, happy, helpful and fun for all our guests. We had a big group... 40 kids, 50 people around our (parents) generation, and about 30 in the grandparents generation, and people from each group commented about how awesome it was to have entertainment that was actually fun for people of all ages. We had the jigsaw puzzle maker, and people got to take home nice keepsakes, and we also had the escape room, which was a lot of fun! Kids were able to be successful at it, and it also challenged parents (I say this from experience!) We are grateful we don't have to plan another brit mitzvah, but if we did, we wouldn't hesitate to book Eureka again!

We had our son's bar mitzvah this past Saturday and Eureka, headed by Rafi, provided the…read moreentertainment. We couldn't be more pleased - I had guests of all ages coming to say that they did not realize a bar mitzvah could be so much fun. They truly made it a very enjoyable event for all. We had the games and puzzles, plus custom jigsaw making (was great as a bar mitzvah gift, rather than the more generic clothing items), Escape room (it was a hit with both kids and adults) and MC and DJ services. I want to separately say that having Rafi as a partner in event planning was invaluable - he came to the venue prior to the event, met with us several times, provided numerous suggestions and advice (on timing, music, highlights, etc.) and coordinated with the venue, caterers and photographer. Can't recommend them enough!

I've had an incredible experience at Musician's Playground since I started last February. What…read morereally made the difference for me were the instructors Miles, Rocco, and Thomas, who helped me build the confidence to play the guitar more freely and start improvising in ways I never could before. They don't just teach you what to play, but how to think about music: the theory I should know, how to actually practice effectively, and how to keep learning beyond the classroom. There's a real emphasis on listening, rhythm, and interacting with the people around you, which completely changes how you approach playing. For me, it's gone from "can I play over this song?" to "I have ideas about what I can improvise here," and musically, that's one of the most freeing shifts I've experienced in my life. Also big shout out to Dave and Brooke at the front. They are always there to welcome everyone in and make sure you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in, which really sets the tone for the whole place. The variety of classes and sessions they offer means there's always something new to explore, and the value of the group classes and membership is honestly unmatched. Completely worth it. Everything is accessible, the instructors are fantastic, and the environment is genuinely welcoming. It's been an immense creative escape, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to grow as a musician or just reconnect with music in a meaningful way. It's rare to find a place that makes you feel both challenged and completely at ease, but this is one of them. Boston, don't sleep on this hidden gem!

There are not a lot of recent reviews, so I thought I would add my experience in case it helps…read morepeople find what they need. I was excited to try piano lessons here but my experience was not client-centered. First, the person who connected with me about discussing what I need was going to call me on the phone but was inconsistent about scheduling. Then, although everybody was polite (if you discount my instructor asking me "no, but where are you *really* from"), the instructor I was matched with definitely did not start with where I was at and imposed their own perspective and agenda on me for how we would be learning because it's what they were familiar with. Also, during the lesson, the space was loud because people could be overheard singing. So, it was very difficult to hear the instructor and concentrate. Looking back, I think the person that I initially connected with to discuss what I was hoping for probably just wanted to make a sale instead of being straight up that perhaps what they had to offer did not match my needs.

These guys are great! They're very professional and created the vibe we were looking for…read moreimmediately. I recommend to anyone needing great sound & lights for their events.

"Ohhhh you ain't see nothin' yet...."…read more The Bustonian is the ONLY way to party around Boston. While it was during the day and we were partying our way down to the beach, it's always a good time on the Bustonian - party bus! Chris - our driver - is superb. He makes sure the whole bus is clean upon arrival and even does another wipe down while waiting for the party-goers to arrive. They have several buses and might I suggest that you try each one out. I really dig the leather seats and the pole. Music blaring down the street, you can't miss the bus. Be sure to say hi to the passer-by-ers out the window and the tourists on the trolleys & duck boats.

I have to admit... all those years living in Boston and seeing the party bus, I thought it was the…read moremost obnoxious thing in the world. Those people think they are so cool. Well, don't knock it 'til you try it. Reluctantly, I did, and whoa... that's a lot of fun. A bunch of your friends dancing to the music you like on an unstable dance (bus) floor. WHY NOT???