Highly recommended. Hired for a private party of about 40 people. Professional musicians and great…read moreentertainment. They can provide background music or take center stage. Raj did a great job reading the audience and adjusting music to match the party vibe. Could not ask for more.

Absolutely, fantastic. They were incredible in range…read more And sophistication. I would hire them again in a minute.

The 2nd best place in Sonoma County to buy a guitar. The 1st being Tall Toad Music in downtown…read morePetaluma. Zone has got all the production line quality name brand guitars, amps, effects, etc... Prices are fair, people are nice. A really good place for beginner guitar players to start. Advanced Jazzbo players & vintage guitar collectors will not find anything here of interest.

Had to rent a wireless mic for a wedding this past weekend, and Zone came through. Knowledgeable…read morestaff that never made me feel like an idiot for not knowing certain terms that I actually did but acted as though I didn't. I like to test people... What can I say? Specifically, Memo helped me out and was as cool as a cucumber on ice. I've purchased guitars, strings, tuners, amps, picks, and... all sorts of things from Zone, and as far as Sonoma County goes... There's no better music store. Although... Tall Toad deserves mention.

DJ Rod was absolutely wonderful to work with and made sure our wedding felt like us, flowed…read moreperfectly, and had a really fun dance floor! He was so kind, and helped us work through the details of our ceremony, music choices, and overall vibe. His consultative approach ensured that every part of the day felt personalized, from the seamless transitions during the ceremony to the perfect playlist for the reception. Rod's attention to detail was unmatched--he made sure every song choice, announcement, and cue was exactly right. He went above and beyond to make sure we felt at ease and that everything was perfectly timed. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had! If you're looking for a DJ who is professional, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making your day special, DJ Rod is the one to go with. We couldn't be happier with our experience!

My husband and I were so happy we hired Rod for our wedding back in May! He is incredibly…read moreorganized, hands-on, and friendly, which made the entertainment planning process so simple for us. My husband is extremely picky about music (his Do Not Play list was infamously 5 hours long...) and Rod worked really well with him to put together the best playlists. One of our guests was a wedding planner herself and commented on how impressed she was by our DJ in particular. The music was always right on queue, never too loud or quiet, well mixed, always matching the energy at the moment, etc. - all things she said she rarely sees done flawlessly throughout the day. We've had so many compliments on the music and particularly on how incredible the dance floor was! The energy he helped curate was pure magic, and we could not have been more thrilled with how it all turned out. We also chose to do a photo booth and it was such a hit with our guests. Athelie and their son did a great job and provided lots of fun prompts for everyone! Overall, we were so impressed with the Grapevine team and couldn't be happier with the decision to work with them. (Photos: @marcblondinphotography)

Recently had an equipment return that for various reasons was "out of the ordinary" (my fault) and…read moreSean made it all work so smoothly, totally satisfied, and lots of good humor working through it. Always have a thumbs up experience at Loud and Clear. Highly recommended.

I can't say enough, good things about Loud and Clear in Cotati. Sarah and all the employees went…read moreabove and beyond, on Christmas Eve for my surprise present search. They were super friendly, honest, helpful. And I found the perfect gift and guitar to give!! Thank you so much! Highly recommend this shop!

Alec played guitar at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at the Fairmont in Sonoma. His great…read moremusic and easy-going attitude really fit in well with our ceremony, and we heard many compliments from our guests. He came recommended by the live band we hired to play our reception, and we couldn't have been happier. We highly recommend Alec if you are looking for a live guitarist for your special day.

Alec is an excellent musician and a wonderful entertainer. He helps make any event he performs at…read morememorable. Whether he's performing or teaching he is totally professional and excellent.

Miriam has been a huge help for me. I've been seeing her every week since around November and she…read morehas helped me gain control and confidence over my voice as a new musical instrument. She doesn't charge much at all and her schedule and cancellation policy is super flexible. I can't recommend her enough!

Ms. M's commitment to nurturing her student's musical growth is unparalleled. She is genuine,…read morepatient, kind, a role model, and truly an expert in her field--you should watch her perform live, she's phenomenal! Her teaching techniques are both educational and enjoyable, and her ability to tailor lessons to individual needs has truly been a transformative experience for my daughter. It makes my heart so full to have witnessed remarkable progress in my daughter's singing and I attribute it to the exceptional guidance from Ms. M for the past almost 3 years now. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone aspiring to elevate their vocal prowess. Ms. M has been such a blessing to us and has opened so many doors and opportunities for my daughter to perform and share her love and passion for singing. I highly recommend!

If you're looking for music for your magical day, we highly recommend looking into AllEarsDJ. Not…read moreonly is Richard a great DJ, but he also offers to sing and play acoustic guitar as well. We cannot praise Richard enough as he helped us announce everything at the wedding, making each transition seamless and even learned to play a last-minute song for our first dance. AllEarsDJ truly puts the magic In your big day, THANK YOU!!!

We hired Richard for our wedding, and he was amazing! Easy to communicate with, he was…read moreprofessional, and did a great job! My husband is super to music and wanted to make sure we didn't have a typically 'cheesy' DJ at our wedding. Richard played amazing music, taking the list of songs we wanted and creating a the perfect vibe for the entire wedding. I highly recommend hiring Richard for any event you have!

My wife and I were looking for a different speed for our wedding (April 2021) music as a "DJ"…read moredidn't fit the vibe we wanted; Carl and his team were just what the doctor ordered! They played "Paris cafe" type music at our request and even made some recommendations with additional musicians to foster that vibe. They were wonderful! Our guests loved it and we got so many compliments! We highly recommend Carl and his team!

We had the FABULOUS experience of having Carl Vast and three other of his co-musicians provide the…read morelive music for the ceremony, the cocktail reception, and the dinner portion of our daughter Lily's wedding at the Highlands Estate in Cloverdale. Honestly, five stars is not enough. For the pre-ceremony ("greeting" music) and for the ceremony itself we had Carl on the guitar, Jeff on the woodwinds (flute, clarinet and saxophone) and Kathryn on the cello. For the cocktail reception and dinner we added Steve, with a bass. I am a big music lover, and for me, the music was maybe even my number one highlight of what was from start to finish a fabulous wedding. Carl was able to arrange it so that the type of music that was played CHANGED for each segment of the event (mentioned above), just enough so that it all flowed together, yet each portion of the event had a distinctively different "feel" to it. I don't know my music terminology very well, but Carl explained that in addition to the wedding music used during the ceremony, they also played jazz music, classical, Bossa Nova and Variety types of music. (All of these types of music can be heard on Carl's website.) Carl speaks the "language of music" very well and was able to be specific with me prior to the event so that we were able to set the mood for each segment of the wedding exactly as we wanted. Also, he was able to tailor certain segments with special requests. My daughter had something a bit more contemporary that she wanted to use for walking down the isle during the ceremony, and for a minimal extra fee (something like $40) the group learned the music and had it ready to go. In the months leading up to the wedding, Carl was extremely helpful when it came to the logistics of what would be played and when. He also went the extra mile when deciding where the musicians would set up the instruments during the ceremony and then during the reception. This enabled the sound to be optimilized (it was an open-spaced outdoor event) and the musicians to be seen and enjoyed, yet people would not be bumping into them (this DOES happen at events if the planning isn't done right). Carl, if you happen to read this, I want you to know that my absolute "high point" of our daughter's wedding was when, towards the end of the dinner, your group played my husband's and my special request, The Ashokan Farewell. We ADORE this piece, and when your band started to play it, my husband and I instinctively got up, walked away from our dinner plates and seated ourselves on a bench near the band. I get choked up just thinking about it. It was at that moment when, fully enraptured in your music and sitting among the rolling hills of the Highlands Estate, when I was finally able to calmly take it all in and reflect. Our past, our present, and our future as a family and how it felt to figuratively release our daughter into the world swept over me swept over me like a swiftly moving San Francisco fog. Thank you, Carl, for everything. But especially for that one moment.

Have attended quite a few concerts. both inside and during the summer on the lawn. Inside the…read moreaccoustics are amazing. Lyle Lovett called the center the "Matchstick Palace" refering to the amount of wood used inside including the chairs. During the summer, there are two entrances to the venue which make it easy to enter from either parking areas. Security staff are friendly and keep the lines moving. Ushers are posted all around the venue inside and out, which makes it easy to locate if you have questions or an emergency. We sit at reserved tables on the tiered lawn just behind the open wall of the center and find it very comfortable. There is a big screen to see the performers and plenty of speakers to hear. There is even a fenced in area just beyond the theater to dance. There are plenty of food trucks and tables to purchase food and drink as well. And of course, behind the lawn is a "real" bathroom to use, nice and clean and convenient!

The worst music venue in Northern California…read more First the ticketing system went down when I tried to buy tickets. Would let you luck seats but not proces billing. Had to file a support ticket. An hour later the system came back online - though lost my place in line. Nice one. Still managed to get some nice seats on the lawn. Parking Ingress is terrible. One lane into the lot. Zero traffic management =massive traffic delays. Event ingress is similarly poor. Untrained staff, disorganized entry. Massive delays as they enact security theater on thousands. I'm due there were people on line who would miss the entire first act while trying to get in. Food/drink lines similarly screwed up. Card readers not working, slow service, very slow throughput. No excuse for this level of service. After wet make it to our table at the front of the lawn we discover the band is in there at far end of the building - at least 150ft away!.Cannot even see the stage. This odd at concert - you are music going to watching it in projection. Nobody inside either. Just put the simmer stage at the back of the billing and make it an outdoor theater- not this idiotic double venue. Ungodly loud. Hitting over 120db on spl! Gen sorry for folks without hearing protection- this will cause hearing damage. Nice sound system, but irresponsibly loud. First class venue with third-world event management. It'sa real shame, this place could be incredible if someone who knew how to manage events took over. Take a clue and study how the Greek Amphitheaters in Berkeley does things. Maybe it's just an I'm too old/it's too loud thing. Or maybe SSU of running the potential of this resource with such tremendous potential. Truly disappointing...