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.

Diana is such a sweet and genuine person. She was wonderful to work with. Her communication was…read moreexcellent, which was definitely much appreciated as a bride who was planning her wedding. She played beautifully at our wedding ceremony. My husband wanted his entrance and our walk down the aisle together to specific songs. Diana was able to find the sheet music and executed the songs perfectly. I wanted specific music for my entrance. (It was a melody of my favorite Tim Burton songs). Diana was able to replicate it for my entrance. It was beautiful and really help set the tone of our ceremony. I highly recommend her!

Choosing Diana to play the piano for our wedding ceremony was one of the best and easiest decisions…read moreof the planning process! Not only is she immensely talented, she was responsive, joyful, and went above and beyond for us - She came early to the church, learned all new songs for us, and stayed late to play while we took photos at the church. Her music and presence was such a beautiful, special part of our wedding day. Thank you, Diana!

Jonathan was our MC and DJ for our wedding in October 2025 and I cannot recommend him enough! It…read moretook one phone call and he completely understood the vibe we were going for and was genuinely excited to be a part of our day. He worked seamlessly with our wedding planner, Victoria with thatBliss, and I had zero hesitations going into the big day. I knew we were in good hands. Jonathan was extremely professional while MCing our wedding. He made all the appropriate announcements and kept the celebration flowing smoothly all night. With his clear, strong voice, relatable personality, and attention to detail, you cannot go wrong with Jonathan as the host of your big day! Jonathan is also an extremely talented artist. He performed live during cocktail hour and during dinner, and I had so many guests commenting on how much they enjoyed the live music. It was such a fun and unique addition. It really elevated the experience for everyone. Once the dancing kicked off, Jonathan absolutely nailed it. He seamlessly wove his go to dance tracks with our specially requested songs and made the dance floor the place to be. Our dance floor was open for about four hours including the after party, and Jonathan made sure to keep the energy high! We all had the best night and three months later, our friends and family are still talking about how much fun they had. I owe a big part of this to Jonathan. We cannot thank you enough!!

He was the best musician and DJ I can imagine. Every one loved his music and his officiating the…read morefestivities.

Great music. Keeps audience engaged. We will definitely be using Tom in the future.read more

My daughters bridal shower was a success . Everyone loved the evening and appreciated music from…read moreTom Solis. A genuine individual.

Patricia is a brilliant Renaissance woman. She is what you get when you mix technical excellence…read moreand style with humility, compassion, and a lifelong commitment to the craft. She is simply the best! I feel incredibly lucky to have met Patricia and begun my singing journey with her. I've been a student at Studio Shanks since 2018, when I was fresh out of college and looking for a voice teacher who could earnestly teach me how to sing. At the time, there were flashy online ads for folks that could "make you a superstar" and all of it felt so loud and nothing seemed to fit. At one point Patricia returned my call. Immediately I knew that she was the right teacher for me. It was obvious that she is not just naturally fun and easygoing, but also a true technician when it comes to the craft of singing. It's been a few years since we began working together. I've discovered that singing is something that can be learned at any age. It requires hard work, but it can be done. Luckily, Patricia is entirely dedicated to the growth and success of her students. Knowing this makes it much easier to bring my own effort during and between classes. I am honestly amazed at how, despite having worked with many respected luminaries in the field, Patricia remains humble and always with a sense of humor that puts me at ease. She is everything that comprises a professional artist and educator. What I love most is that she cuts through the noise and focuses on pure foundations. That means that she is able to work with vocalists ranging from the most contemporary pop styles to opera to musical theatre and beyond. All kinds of singing require the same basic knowledge of healthy and safe vocal techniques. At Studio Shanks, everything counts and everything matters. Thank you so much, Patricia!

Thank you very much for communicating. I would love to take singing lessons with you.read more

For anyone thinking about hiring Society Music and Sound, DO IT! We heard them play at my best…read morefriend's wedding almost four years ago and thought that they were best wedding band that we had ever heard. The dance floor was packed and we had an absolute ball. When it came time for our wedding, we didn't think twice. We are still receiving compliments about how incredible the music was almost five months later. Our guests didn't leave the dance floor and they even let one of our guests sing the last song on stage with them! Our wedding was in Santa Barbara and the band came up from Orange County to play and drove back that evening. Everything was perfect from our first song, to the music during dinner, to the dancing portion of the reception. They played the perfect mix of songs and really tailor their music to the vibe of the room. They don't need any direction and just go with the flow! We provided them with some "must play" songs; otherwise, they had complete discretion to play what they wanted. Our dance floor was packed from the first to the last song of the reception. We had an AMAZING time dancing the night away with our family and friends. The music catered to everyone, including our grandparents who were out on the dance floor with our best friends. We had the best time and could not recommend Society Music and Sound more!!

This band is off the charts amazing!! They made our wedding an incredible night that our guests…read morecan't stop talking about! My fiancé and I were determined to get a band that would bring energy, play awesome music, and create the fun vibe we were looking for-- The Society Band far exceeded our very high expectations!! Brandi and her team came highly referred to us by our wedding coordinator, and she proved to be a perfect partner for us. Brandi worked closely with us to select the perfect songs for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and they killed it all night long! They went above and beyond to make we had a good flow for the night, and they incorporated our Jewish traditions perfectly with an awesome rendition of the Hora (but thanks to Brandi's suggestion, our first dance did not happen immediately after) :) Our first dance song, "You are the Best Thing" was played perfectly - with horns to top it off! And, Brandi worked with me to play an appropriate version of "Brown Eyed Girl" for my father daughter dance. They were so flexible and accommodating of some timeline changes the night of, and worked closely with our Wedding Coordinator so that the changes flowed seamlessly for our guests. Our dance floor was packed the entire evening! We are receiving so many compliments from friends and family on the music, during and after the wedding! My husband and I look forward to attending future weddings with The Society Band, as we are sure that our friends will book them after such a great experience at our wedding! Matt and I couldn't be happier with our decision to have The Society Band play at our wedding!!! We highly recommend this band - if I could give them 10 stars I would! They truly are incredible!

This is hands down the best Mariachi around! They had amazing talent, including beautiful vocals…read moreand perfect harmony with all of their musical instruments sounding and playing so well together. Several of my guests said the exact same thing, that they thought I had a professional mariachi playing from my sound system because the music was so flawless. They also accommodated several requests from guests and knew all of the songs. I handed out at least 10 of their business cards to guests. They were so impressed. Will definitely be hiring them again for my next occasion. Thank you also to the owner Ivan for being so courteous and professional!

Mariachi México Lindo is an exceptional group of musicians who are passionate, professional,…read moretalented and excellent performers. They were booked for Cal State Long Beach's School of Social Work Masters Hooding Ceremony, and they were the highlight of the event. There were issues with the event which delayed their performance, however the entire time they were patient and flexible. From the moment I initially contacted them to the end of the performance, their communication was clear and swift. The actual performance was beautiful, capturing the emotions of such an important event. Gracias Mariachi México Lindo!!!

We love when Sophia performs at our local brewery, she curates awesome set lists and has a…read morebeautiful voice. She always goes above and beyond to make the kids feel special, and I appreciate her genuine kindness towards them. We were so excited she was available for an intimate birthday party for my dad's 70th. His friends are still raving about the party and Sophia's exceptional voice. Sophia has excellent communication skills, she's professional, punctual and wonderful to work with. Thank you again, Sophia!

Sophia recently performed at a party at my house. When first messaged, her response time was…read moreprompt, which i like. A lot. Her communication was clear. I already knew she can sing, but would she be able to "hold the crowd" on her own as the solo performer, cuz we like to dance and can be a bit judgy. We took the (low-risk) chance and she did not disappoint! She knows a wide range of songs, appealing to a wide audience. I have to say, that she needed no guidance at all. She sings like an angel, and also has the huge pipes of a seasoned rock-and-roller. Holy hell, she was fire! Anyway, Sophia was also easy to work with, and a good communicator. i highly recommend her. Oh, and i have to mention AGAIN--this beautiful being can sing!!