Zeb and his team exceeded every expectation at our August 2nd, 2025 wedding in Monterey. For…read morestarters, he brings a great blend of laid-back willingness to meet any idea or request, with a sharp music acumen and event expertise. He worked with us during each step of the planning process, never pressing, to amplify our vision. A special shout out for a meaningful family/bridal party/etc. song. Playing a particular remix of a song we like. Nailing down particular subgenres during each stage of the night. Attentive to our song dislikes and "no plays". But at the same time, adding his expert feel and live touch for what the crowd was wanting. Zeb and his team built standout moments - our crowd even started a room-wide conga line (who does that anymore?). And a shout-a-long of Bohemian Rhapsody as our closer for the night. And the live sax fusion... everyone kept commenting about that being their favorite part of the night. At the same time, he simplified all of our anxieties in what can be a whale of a planning process. He got our mindset/vision immediately and was the perfect amount of helpful in steering us to the best party ever.

This review is entirely overdue, but much deserved for Zebuel, Lindsey, and the amazing and…read moreextremely talented team behind Sounds Elevated. Zebuel is not only an amazing musician and DJ, but also the curator of event excellence. He brought to life with his team a NOLA influenced second-line to keep our wedding celebrations alive post ceremony, heading into the reception with instruments and all the bells & whistles. Not only was this an epic highlight for our guests, but something my husband and I only thought could happen in our dreams! He truly listened to our wants/needs with flawless execution, but above all else, went above & beyond to ensure this was the best day/night of our lives. From lighting, a DJ/live instrument fusion, and photography from So Good Photobooth, we could not recommend this Team more for your next special event ~ whether corporate or personal! Because of this Team, we had an unforgettable and picture-perfect event filled with our favorite people and the musical experience of our lifetime. Thank you Sounds Elevated for rockin us forward into marriage & beyond!

Absolutely Amazing DJ - Highly Recommend !…read more We had the pleasure of working with Spencer for our wedding on September 19, 2025, and we truly couldn't have asked for a better experience! We were honestly so stressed about choosing a Dj, but after one phone call with Spencer, the stress was relieved. He made us feel completely at ease, and we knew right away we were in good hands. Spencer was incredibly helpful, professional, and detail oriented. As first-time wedding planners, we appreciated how easy he made the entire process, offering helpful suggestions from all perspectives, playlists and multiple music options, and a detailed planning method which made the planning process simple and enjoyable, not overwhelming. On our wedding day, Spencer read the crowd perfectly, and kept the energy up all night. Everyone had an amazing time, and we received so many compliments on the music and fun atmosphere. We also had the Photo Booth included in our package, and it was a total hit! It was easy to use, and our guests had a blast with all the fun props and filters. We loved that everyone got their photos right away, and Spencer even emailed us all the photos and boomerangs everyone took - Such a fun way to relive the memories and see everyone enjoying themselves. Even with a few last-minute changes, Spencer was on top of every detail, making sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. His dedication to making everything perfect truly showed throughout our entire wedding. If you're looking for a DJ who's fun, professional, organized, and genuinely invested in making your event unforgettable, we 100% recommend Spencer & his team. He was a huge part of what made our wedding so special, and we're beyond grateful we chose him!

We selected Sutherland Entertainment from MANY of the reviews, as well as a direct referral from…read moreour caterer, as one of our vendors for our corporate holiday event. The organization, ease of planning, constant communication, and amazing "extra's" to choose from - made our event one of the best our teams have ever had. We selected outdoor games, photo booth, extra lighting (which really made a difference), DJ (who Spencer himself mc'd) as well as the most AMAZING entrance with a live guitarist as guests entered the space. Truly top notch and highly recommend for ANY event.

DJ Goyo was a wedding highlight! He took the time to understand the vibe of our event and came…read moreprepared. Not only did he play music, but brought serval instruments and included the guests into the experience. All the kids were on the dance floor using the shakers he brought. They had the best time! Because we had a restaurant reception we did not have a formal dance floor. I didn't expect anyone to dance. I just wanted great music. Well Goyo made it happen! I'm still in awe that everyone partied and danced for hours. He's the best!!

DJ Goyo is SO great and made my wife's 60th birthday a dance party. He kept the energy going and…read morehe is just a very nice and talented guy.

I am so glad to write this review for WGB. They played the reception of our recent wedding and I…read morecannot stop thinking about how great the night was. We've had so many of our guests tell us what a great time they had out on the dance floor listening to WGB. They had people of all ages out there whole time! They played a great mix of songs and even learned a new one for our first dance. You could tell that everyone in the band really loves their craft and were happy to be there. They had excellent energy and did a great job emceeing. Anna and the band were responsive and super easy to work with leading up to the event. We booked this band even before we secured the venue - now that says something!

I hired WGB to play in my backyard for my father and his twin's 70th birthday party. Not to be…read moreimmodest but it was the greatest party I've ever thrown. The band was friendly, personable and played their heart out! They were so talented I couldn't believe we had them all to ourselves. Excellent Motown music perfect for a family party with young kids all the way through great-grandparents. Everyone who came to the party wants to hire them now! Excellent, professional, accommodating. A perfect choice!

Working with Joey was an unbelievable pleasure. My now husband and I were quite nervous about…read morehiring a DJ (naturally given it was our first time!), but the second I found and spoke to Joey over the phone in an introductory call, I knew we were in good hands. His warmth, charisma and incredible professional experience was apparent, even during those first few minutes. Joey is an unbelievably talented performer (he played live cello at our ceremony) and a well seasoned DJ. What we didn't know when we first hired him, was just how much help Joey would be in helping us schedule and orchestrate the flow of our full wedding. We had multiple calls and meetings, well before the wedding day, where Joey kept us informed and confident all throughout. He helped us coordinate the music not only to the most important parts of the wedding, but also to all in the in-betweens, making sure that good vibes were always flowing throughout the whole thing. We truly couldn't have asked for a better person to make it all happen. Joey is also someone who is incredibly organized and pays great attention to detail and timing. He kept things moving (even though that was outside the scope of his work) and made sure everything was on schedule. Even when we ended up going overtime (not to the fault of Joey but family getting too carried away with speeches!), Joey quickly and expertly adjusted his set and made the final dance party something we will never forget. I truly mean this when I say don't look any further. Don't hesitate in hiring Joey--if we had to do it all over again, we would pick Cello Joe, every single time. --and to Joey: thank you so much for everything. You truly made our wedding a day we will never forget.

CelloJoe's attention to detail and thoroughness helped make our day better than we could have hoped…read morefor. The amount of time he spent with us, and his own preparation left us stress free as we prepared for our wedding, as well as stress free the day of. He did a remarkable job DJ'ing, as well as his signature touch-his cello. Despite uncooperative weather, he adapted well and got the party going. If you're looking for a one of a kind DJ/cello player, look no further than CelloJoe!

DJ ET is to blame for my wedding reception NOT going as planned…read more You see, in our planning, I had said, listen Ivy Hill, we are thrilled to be working with you as part of our event at Sand Rock Farm. We were excited to have a cellist playing as our guests got to mix and mingle. And yes, we were really looking forward to music being played as we ate and enjoyed our LONG awaited wedding reception (that had been postponed cuz...ya know...Covid.) But we said it repeatedly...There really was NOT going to be ANY dancing. There was dancing. Lots of it. And it is all DJ ET's fault. THANK GOODNESS!!!! Honestly, working with the entire team at Ivy Hill was a dream. Their selection of musical genres and musicians is nothing short of impressive. I will warn you now...that questionnaire is exhaustive...like it gets INTO the songs you like. But it is TOTALLY worth it. Matt reached out right before our reception just to check if we were good and to get us in touch with DJ ET. The cellist was AMAZING. And before you ask...YES...he can and WILL play a Game of Thrones medley. It was AMAZING. He also learned the music to my father's favorite hymn. When I heard him start to play it, I just started to cry because thanks to him, my father, who passed some time ago, was there...in that song...and in that cello. I can't recommend Ivy Hill Entertainment enough. They clearly have put in the work of bringing on the best of the best when it comes to musicians, performers and DJs. They take the headache and worry out of the planning and logistics. True pros in every sense. And my special nod to DJ ET who proved that the Mills Brothers and Blacksheep really DO belong on the same playlist.

Highly Recommended, Quality Entertainment: Wow - what a fantastic experience! Ivy Hill…read moreEntertainment truly is your "one stop music and entertainment shop." From working in events, I understand that heartfelt, professional, seamless entertainment is a key component to creating a memorable celebration. It brings people together, inspires guests, and sets the tone of your party. I've worked with some pretty cool musicians, but Ivy Hill Entertainment definitely stands out as the BEST. When it came time to plan the ultimate personal event - our wedding - we wanted a music-based celebration that stood apart from "typical wedding music". The idea was a multi-musical-styled evening showcasing classical music, New Orleans Big Band, a roaming violinist at dinner (Ivy Hill's gal, MJ, even played pop hits like Stayin' Alive and had everyone singing!), an intimate pub sing-along, and finally a rockin' reception. This was certainly an ambitious repertoire! I began researching bands/musicians and initially fell into a short panic. Most bands didn't seem to have the magical vibe, musical diversity, network, and professionalism (Can we count on the to show up for gods sake...) for me to book. In fact, none of the musicians resonated with our event's style.... and then I found Ivy Hill Entertainment. WOW. Game changer. From the moment of contact to the actual execution we had an amazing experience that was fun, stress free, collaborative, easy, and QUALITY. Ivy Hill has many options on how to book talent - actually super talent. You can hire anyone from a dope DJ to solo musician to the 9-musician "build-a-band" act we employed. My initial contact was Brian Bergeron who not only understood our vision, but encouraged us to make it happen. What an awesome guy. He was just as excited as we were! In fact, that's what stands out about Ivy Hill - their passion for music and events. They truly love what they do and understand the honor of being part of your event. Ivy Hill also offers such quality musicians! I couldn't believe we had all these cool people playing our wedding! It was great to see their musical backgrounds and sound samples from the website and resources. For our wedding, they supplied everything from the sound technician, musical equipment, speakers, musicians, and even an amazing Bandleader extraordinaire: Jon Devoto. Man, this guy was incredible! In addition to coordinating the musicians, he was also the lead singer, MC... and as a special request, include some mind-blowing tap dancing. Everyone loved him! I wish I could go through each of the musicians (Debbie Ilana, the New Classics, MJs Brass Boppers) because they brought so much flavor & style. It was like a mini-musical festival. The best part is that whatever you decide to book - whether it be an intimate musical vibe, dope DJ, or full-blown band - they deliver a memorable performance and professional experience. This team is full of talent and heart. They also have a big network of musicians and DJs so you don't need to worry about flaky musicians or no-shows. God forbid someone gets sick, they have the resources to ensure you are set. I trust them implicitly. I knew that I had nothing to worry about when booking them. The communication was clear and timely. We were in-line every step of the way. In fact, they are the only company I will use for future events. If you seek a top-notch service, this is the place for you. As you can see form their website, Ivy Hill Entertainment has a lot to offer. They exceeded our already high expectations. It is my pleasure to write this review and spread the word.

We had an excellent experience working with Verducci Events for the A/V at our community film…read morescreening of GOAT by Unanimous Media. From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented. They understood the stakes of a high-visibility screening and executed flawlessly--crisp sound, clean projection, and a seamless setup that allowed the audience to stay fully immersed in the film. What really stood out was their calm, solutions-oriented presence onsite. Live events always come with moving parts, and Verducci handled everything with ease and confidence, making our team feel fully supported. They were collaborative, respectful of the space, and clearly invested in the success of the event--not just the tech. If you're looking for an A/V partner who is reliable, thoughtful, and truly knows how to show up for community-centered and high-profile events alike, Verducci Events is it. We'd absolutely work with them again.

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for helping to make our reunion truly special. There have…read morebeen nothing but rave reviews for all aspects of the evening! The lighting was lovely, the music spot-on, and overall the production elements were perfect. I got zero complaints that the volume was too high - which has been a common complaint at all previous reunions. We also had good feedback on the Photo Booth. On behalf of the Skyline High School class of 74, thank you so much for being a big part of making the reunion a beautiful memory for all who attended!

To say that The Cosmo Alleycats was pivotal to creating the magic of our wedding day would be an…read moreunderstatement. From the first time I spoke to Emily (the wonderful band manager and lead vocalist) to the time of load out, they were consummate professionals. I had 3 specific song requests dedicated to the moms, my dad, and my uncle, and the band really delivered. They prepared the songs and performed each so beautifully. It really meant a lot to my family. The wedding day itself was a little unpredictable because we had many (many!) shifting components to the schedule, but Emily and the rest of the band members handled all the changes with ease and grace. When planning a wedding or other large event with so many different complex elements like ours, you need vendors who are organized, experienced, proactive, empathetic, fabulous at communication, flexible, and completely on top of their game. Emily and The Cosmo Alleycats exceeded all these. Trust me, you'll be grateful to have someone like Emily on your side as you're planning your event. If you need it, she'll hold your hand and walk you through how their music can complete your day and your plans. She'll provide just the right amount of guidance - as much or as little as you need. And I haven't even started talking about the music!! Trust the band's videos on their website and other samples elsewhere. As I was looking at potential performers for our reception, it was quite difficult to tell whether a band's video/produced performances would match their live performances. The Cosmo Alleycats sound just as good, if not better, live. Emily has so much stage presence and is wonderful to watch. And the really nice thing about choosing a band that has played together for years is that they already know how to play together to make the best music (some bands are thrown together at the last minute). They can read each other during performances, read the crowd, and quickly adapt. It was really, truly a pleasure to have them perform at our wedding. Thank you, Emily and The Cosmo Alleycats, for making the music of our wedding day so memorable and beautiful.

We love Cosmo Alleycats! We couldn't have asked for a better band to play at our wedding! They…read morebrought so much joy and personalization to our day making it truly magical! Their music had everyone dancing and atmosphere they created was simply unforgettable. Not to mention, they were a joy to work with leading up to the wedding. We loved every moment and would highly recommend Them to anyone looking to make their event extraordinary!

When the world's too hard, grab your guitar - and actually learn to play it…read more I've been taking guitar lessons on and off over the years. Bess is the first teacher who has gotten me to like the instrument - AND Use my voice as an instrument. She is clearly well-trained, and a born teacher. Bess creates a teaching space that provides respite from the goings on out there. Highly recommend.

From the owner: I am a unique teacher because I see myself as a teacher before a musician. I have a lot of…read moreexperience teaching in a variety of contexts, from babies to teens to adults. I am also super organized. I use approachable visuals and charts for guitar and ukulele. For guitar, I use Susan Palmer’s method books to structure lessons. I love working with kids and adults. I have lots of fun games for kids, and I make sure to teach them the same fundamentals as adults (in an age-appropriate way). I’ve taught group lessons, private lessons, and summer camps at 2 music schools and privately since 2019. You can find out more about what I specifically teach on my website. In addition to teaching, I am also available for wedding gigs. I can provide 1 hour of ceremony or reception music. I play multi-genre oldies and contemporary love songs from multiple countries and cultural backgrounds arranged in classical/fingerstyle guitar (everything is instrumental, but I can sing if needed!) I am a woman and LGBTQIA+ owned business, and I am excited to work with people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, ages and sexual orientations!

Harry is clearly a very talented pianist, but not suited for teaching in my opinion. Granted that I…read morehave had only had one lesson with him and am not making this decision off of much personal experience, I think it is important that I share this experience with others so that they may take any of the given information into consideration when selecting a piano instructor. I think it's important to preface this by saying that quality instructors, regardless of the subject matter that they are teaching, will share a common set of characteristics that make them so. They will be good listeners and adjust their teaching style to the student's needs. They work with the student to understand the student's goals and devise a structured plan to help them get to that point. An effective student-teacher relationship cannot be achieved without sufficient student-teacher interaction. Just as the teacher questions the student on his/her current skill level and goals in an effort to gain a solid understanding of how he/she can help the student, the student should question the teacher and ask about the teacher's background, skill level, and how he/she will help the student achieve his/her goals. This is not the experience I had with Harry during our first lesson. As a college student, I am financially limited and thus have to make the best use of the money that I have. This means I have to put a lot of effort into finding a quality instructor, which further implies that I must spend time working to understand the instructor's methods, techniques, and plan for helping me eventually get to the point where I want to be. During our lesson, I asked Harry a lot of questions, to say the least. I told him my goals with learning the piano and throughout our lesson kept asking questions about whether I will be able to do ___ or achieve ___ given the path that we were going to follow. Harry wanted to stick to the absolute basics during our first lesson, which is completely normal and fair, but interpreted my questions as my "being a very resistant and skeptical learner", and that I "didn't trust his methods". I kept trying to clarify that this wasn't the case and that I trusted his methods but I was rather trying to gauge him as an instructor, our curriculum, and thus get a more structured and comprehensive idea of how we were going to proceed with future lessons. He kept cutting me off and I had to repeatedly (3 or 4 times) request him to let me finish my train of thought before he let me do so. When I repeated myself to try and clarify that I wasn't trying to be rude or skeptical, he replied "Yeah, that's about the tenth time you've mentioned that today" in quite a snarky manner. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I felt as though he crossed the line for basic human decency and behavior. He was rude and off-putting, which is rather unacceptable even outside of professional or student-teacher contexts. The worst remark that he made, in my opinion, wasn't even rude but was rather shocking to hear a teacher say. I told him that if I sounded skeptical, it was because I was trying to make the best use of my money and find an instructor that suits my personality and learning style. He complained that all of my questions were eating into our time, and when I mentioned how I would have been okay with not even touching the piano given that it is our first lesson and I wanted to use it to get a solid understanding of the teacher, his style, and how we would progress throughout our learning journey, he replied "well that's just a waste of money". Just as one should not select a cosmetic surgeon without understanding the procedure, the surgeon's personality, and how they will help you achieve the look you desire, one should not select an instructor without gaining a comprehensive understanding of the teacher, his/her teaching style, and their method of helping you achieve your goals. Given my experience, I would strongly recommend that individuals looking to receive piano instruction look elsewhere.

Harry is a passionate and knowledgeable teacher. With decades of experience as a performer and…read moreeducator his love for playing is contagious and inspiring. I thoroughly enjoyed studying with him and he has provided me with a refreshed foundation in jazz and a wealth of information that I'll continue to build upon for many years to come. Highly recommended!