Very talented musician and teacher. He teaches well across all music genres.Highly recommend.read more

Bob Hamilton played for us at a private birthday party and was outstanding! He was extremely…read moreversatile and immensely talented. He was also very personable and enjoyable to be around. I highly recommend him to others!

These guys were great. They had everything super organized. They listened to everything we wanted…read more Loved their website- it was the most thorough thing we say between all our vendors. We put in EXACTLY the music we wanted (and didn't want). Dj Sean was who we got as our wedding DJ and he was very upbeat and had a great attitude. Also he wasn't cheesy which was a big thing for us. Pulled together an excellent elegant playlist for our ceremony, dinner and took all sorts of requests during our late dancing party. Thank you so much guys - you made our wedding day so special!

Alex was AMAZING!! In the beginning of wedding planning we…read moretold him we wanted a PARTY and he made that happen! Alex is super organized, professional and very personable. His process was super great in learning our music tastes (and what we didn't want!) and asked all the right questions to get a feel for our wedding guests as well. He also was the best sport ever by dressing up as a lifeguard to really up the party energy! We could not have been happier with hiring him, he created such a fun night!

We hired Symara to sing during our ceremony / champagne hour at our wedding inside Joshua Tree…read moreNational Park and she was INCREDIBLE! Her voice is out of this world whether she is playing a soft rendition or a loud and powerful one. She was so gracious and professional and she took the time to learn a specific song that I wanted played as the bridal party walked out. She recorded a few different versions of it and sent it to us ahead of the wedding and I played them on repeat for weeks. We adored her and we're so grateful that her beautiful gift was such a special part of our wedding day.

Symara's music is amazing, and she is such a wonderful person. Highly recommend Symara Stone for…read moreany event, she's the best!

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Brian Stodart and Mike. Brian played live music…read morefor our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and Mike DJ'd our reception -- together, they were absolutely incredible from start to finish. Brian's live music created such a beautiful, meaningful atmosphere for our ceremony and set the perfect relaxed, elegant tone for cocktail hour. The cadence of the music, the song order, and the timing of the MC'ing were all flawless. Every transition felt seamless, and they knew exactly how to keep the party going without ever making the night feel rushed or overproduced. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the music was. It truly made such a difference in the overall feeling of our wedding day. Brian and Mike were professional, talented, intuitive, and such a joy to work with. We would recommend them wholeheartedly to any couple looking for musicians who can bring both beauty and energy to a wedding celebration!!

I really wish I had taken a video of his beautiful music, but I got too caught up in my party and…read moreforgot. Wow, Brian absolutely blew us away! We hired Brian for a private party and I honestly cannot say enough good things. He played keyboard and acoustic guitar, sometimes switching between the two like it was nothing, and his voice was stunning. Like, stop-your-conversation-mid-sentence stunning. I had written him about my husband's favorite group, Dawes, and he surprised us by singing, and playing one of our absolute favorites from them. It was so incredibly special! If you're on the fence about hiring live music for your next event, this is your sign. Book him. You will not regret it. 10/10, would absolutely have him back and we will!!!

Amazing performance by Joni sandez y su groupo norteño. Very professional! Timing was perfect. The…read moregroup was very sweet and respectful. Got them for my brother birthday! Pricing is budget friendly.

So we had Joni Sandez y Su Grupo Norteño perform at my mom's 50th birthday. The grupo was amazing…read moreand Joni was very professional. At the end of their contract he was going to sing Las Mañanitas for my mom but I couldn't find the candles for the cake. He was so considerate and waited for us to make a quick run to the store to buy the candles. All I can say is that you should definitely consider having them for your celebration. They were amazing! Para la fiesta sorpresa de mi mamá estuvo Joni Sandez y Su Grupo Norteño. La música estuvo increíble y Joni fue muy profesional. Al final el iba a cantar Las Mañanitas para mi mamá pero no podía encontrar las velas para el pastel. Joni fue muy considerado con nosotros y nos espero a que fuéramos a la tienda a comprar unas velas. Lo único que puedo decir es que definitivamente los deberían considerar para sus celebraciones. Definitivamente los recomiendo! Also, thank you for letting my dad play the drums with you guys. He had so much fun!! Gracias por dejar a mi papá tocar la batería con ustedes. Le encantó!

Booked them last minute and can I just say how AMAZING this band is? We were in Indio for Father's…read moreDay weekend, wanted to surprise our husbands and Andres' band was the highlight of the day! I highly highly recommend and am very thankful for the experience!

Hired them for my husband's 50th birthday party. They were amazing! Showed up on time and everyone…read moreloved them! Definitely recommend.

These guys really made my wedding a memoriable event. Josiah was a consumate professional,…read moreanticipating our needs as well finding solutions for anything that would come up on our big day. But most importantly he, and his band are absolutely incredible musicians. They were able to feel the crowd, adjust their performance accordingly to keep everyone on the dancefloor, as well as offer to play any requests we had as the bride + groom. Three of the bandmembers are brothers and the chemistry really shows through in their performance. Their pricing was what i believed was a bargin, and you could tell they enjoyed playing as much as we enjoyed dancing. Bottom line, very easy decision to hire these guys for any event. 5 stars, thanks fellas!

Avenida is one of the hardest-working bands in the Coachella Valley! They're a band of brothers…read more(and friends) who will get you movin' and groovin' with their tight musicianship, beautiful harmonies and outright energy! They play EVERYTHING from soul to Motown to alternative pop to cumbia and blistering rock! I see them weekly, and I'm there's always something new and amazing. They're professional, versatile and creative crowd-pleasers. They can rock any crowd from a pub to a sparkling gala. Avenida is among the highest quality bands in the greater Palm Springs area--plus they travel throughout Southern California for gigs. You can hire them with the confidence that they'll come through with a great show. They also have a reputation for having integrity and good people skills. And they donate a portion of their proceeds to the Desert Arc, a non-profit organization that serves adults with disabilities. Avenida donates specifically to support Desert Arc's art programs. They're amazing.

I am a private events coordinator at a venue, and just hosted the third annual Dream of Niwa…read morewedding expo. We have a fashion show, as well as cold sparkler demos throughout the night during the expo. Alex was very excited and happy to play guitar during both the fashion show and the demos. He was a pleasure to work with and added a special touch to this important parts of the night! I look forward to working with him more!

Alex played at our wedding welcome dinner and was AMAZING! He totally set the tone for the event…read moreand was a phenomenal player. We got so many compliments the whole night about choosing such a great artist. We would absolutely have Alex perform again next time we host in SD!

My parents hired Michael for their 50th wedding anniversary and he was amazing! We surprised them…read morewith a custom song, and it was perfect in every way! I am so impressed with his talent, professionalism, and even down to the little details of being kind to my kids as everyone was breaking down for the night. The song that he and his team created for my parents will be cherished for the rest of our lives!!! The music for the evening was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend!

Versatility and talent beyond compare…read more After reading all the glowing reviews of Michael Tiernan's musicianship my wife and I felt honored to be able to make a date with him to provide the music for a party at The Thursday Club in Point Loma. The party was partially a 50th anniversary but mostly a celebration of great friendships of many years. He did an incredible job of playing songs that were the perfect complement to the changing dynamics of the entire evening. Michael is a charming individual and when the mood was right he played songs that engaged the crowd, captured their attention and drew applause. He's a master at reading the room. Toward the end of the evening a contingent got up and started dancing between the tables. Michael was totally in his element. He can create all the high energy party vibe you could want. He has spontaneous looping techniques that make his renditions of songs as full bodied as a band. As part of the planning process we received a list of songs that are in his repertoire. You would not believe the length of the list and the variety of situations and moods he can bring to life. This next part is slightly humorous, but testifies to what a great guy Michael is. Since the majority of the crowd was going to be septuagenarians like ourselves, we were concerned that if the music was too "prominent" the guests might have difficulty hearing each other and conversing. It was with a little trepidation that we brought up this concern with Michael. You don't sign up an artist with all his gifts and then ask him to play quietly. His response was immediate and completely understanding. He totally got it. He assured us he could keep it as mellow as we wanted. And he did it perfectly with no cues from us, especially during the crucial cocktail-hour part of the event which was an important time for people to mingle and visit. He reads the room. If you are planning a special event you hope to bring all the elements together to make it a great experience for all the guests. It's like an art project. Music is an essential part of the experience. Look no further for an amazingly gifted musician who can work with you to craft the occasion to your desires to make it a meaningful and joyful celebration.