I also had a bad experience. The gentleman who presumably owns the place immediately began talking…read moredown to me and asked me very basic questions in a condescending way. I was able to answer them, of course. I was purchasing something for a homeless guy who never asked me to buy it. Not an expensive item. I explained this to the owner. Instead of saying that I could buy it discounted or offering to do buy one, get one free, or any kindness, he up charged me. Later, the guy I was buying it for said he went to a different music store and could get the item for 2$ when I paid $11. Then the other store ended up giving it to him. I will not be returning. I didn't enjoy being questioned about my musical knowledge.

I had an urgent need, and Musicians Unlimited got me out of a bind relatively easily.read more

We hired Justin to play guitar during our wedding. He did a great job: he had some good…read moresuggestions for processional music that fit in well w/ what we wanted, he got to our fairley remote wedding location and set up well ahead of time, and played his guitar beautifully. Everyone enjoyed/appreciated.

Justin provided the music for our daughter's wedding ceremony and appetizer hour. It was…read morebeautiful! I'm so happy we chose live music instead of recorded for the ceremony!

been taking lessons from Jamie for about a year and a half and he has helped me a lot to Improve my…read moretechnique and overall drumming. Very nice guy highly recommend for beginners or intermediate drummers wanting to learn more!

From the owner: Hey! My name is Jamie and I want to teach you how to play the drums!! I have been playing for…read morealmost 20 years and love sharing my passion with you! I want to become a full-time professional musician. While I have played live many times and have been recorded professionally, I am still new to this being-a-professional-musician thing. With your help, I can make this my full-time job!

We had such a great time with Come Alive Entertainment at our wedding! From the start, they were…read moreeasy to communicate with, and made sure to send us in depth questionnaires to really understand what we wanted out of the music at our wedding reception. We had Dan and a guitarist perform live for cocktail hour, which our guests loved. Dan also did our first dances live, one of which he learned for us, which made the day all the more special! And once dancing started, he seamlessly switched to DJing. Truly, it was such an incredible experience to be able to include live music in our day, and it made it all the more special. Dan was so kind and very on top of introducing our bridal party, handing off the mic to those giving toasts, and such a perfect addition to our big day! I highly recommend working with them for your wedding.

We can't say enough nice things about Dan and Come Alive Entertainment. Picking the right music was…read moreone of the things we were most excited about when we were planning our wedding, and we can't imagine having chosen anyone else. Working with Dan was truly a great experience and he and the team at Come Alive Entertainment were extremely helpful every step of the way. He personally helped us build out our music plan for the big day and provided his expertise whenever we needed some extra help. Dan's live music during our ceremony is something that we will always remember and brought tears to our eyes and goosebumps to our arms. His music helped make the ceremony as special as we hoped for and those songs will forever be a part of our lives. We both will never forget our first dance and singing along as Dan performed exactly what we wanted. That moment is truly a highlight of the wedding and of our lives. After playing live music throughout the ceremony and cocktail hour, Dan helped us craft a great playlist for our dinner service and was the best DJ as we switched to the dancefloor. He made sure the dancefloor was packed all night long and played every song we wanted while also finding the perfect mix of songs for our guests. Dan was able to pivot when needed and was there for us in a way that we will always remember. Not only was Dan the best musician, emcee and DJ we could have hoped for, he is such a kind person and we could tell that he truly wanted to help make our wedding as special as possible. Thank you so much to Dan and everyone at Come Alive Entertainment for making our wedding so memorable and for giving us memories that we will always cherish. We highly recommend choosing Come Alive Entertainment for your wedding or special event.

If you're looking for a warm, kind, and incredibly talented musician for an event, you need to hire…read moreLevi J. My wife and I had a vision for our small, intimate wedding, and beautiful, heartfelt music played with soul was at the center of our plan. The moment we spoke with Levi J, we knew we had found the perfect person for the job. We never needed to reach out to any other artist - we instantly felt confident about our choice, and Levi J delivered with so much authenticity that we feel like we not only had beautiful music at our wedding, but we also made a real friend. Levi J was patient and open when it came time for us to prepare a song list. He learned all kinds of new songs and played them beautifully. He accepted last-minute additions with enthusiasm and excitement, and was always available to chat with us about our plans. Levi J also helped make speeches and AV presentations work smoothly and with a smile. The most amazing thing about Levi J is that he is a truly talented musician who plays from the heart. We felt he connected with us, our families, and the vibe of our wedding from the first moment, and we can't wait to have another opportunity to experience his music.

I hire Levi to one of our party. His on time very professional. Easy going person he even did…read moreTikTok dance with group and karaoke duet with him. Pricing is reasonable and his very open and will recommend and negotiate with you. I highly recommend Levi on your next party, I will surely hire him again. Amazingly talented musician!

Josh was the DJ for our wedding at Sycamore Springs Resort in Avila, him and his crew did an…read moreexcellent job! Great communication with song selection, timing, setup, etc. He was responsive with emails, calls, and texts. The setup looked amazing and everything was seamless. Very professional setup and equipment. I would highly recommend him and would hire him for any event no question.

Unfortunately, I had a really disappointing experience with Josh at my wedding, and I wouldn't…read morerecommend him to other couples. Despite providing clear verbal, written, and even video instructions, he missed several major cues--starting our first dance too early, announcing the father-daughter dance while we were still bowing, then missing the cue to start the actual song. He also completely botched the ceremony music cue, even though we went over everything in advance. To make things worse, he canceled a scheduled meeting at the venue just days before the wedding, which was supposed to help finalize details. We created a video walk-through for him to avoid any confusion, but he still didn't follow the plan. The playlists we spent time curating were not played in the right order--for example, after the father-daughter dance, he was supposed to ease into international and intergenerational music. Instead, he played "Work Bitch" by Britney Spears, which was wildly inappropriate for that moment and crowd. He didn't read the room at all. He billed himself as an MC, but he barely engaged with the crowd and did nothing to energize or guide the evening. I'm talking ZERO charisma. I had written him a script and a detailed timeline to make things easy, and still, we were left scrambling. After my solo bridal performance, he didn't switch to the Armenian playlist as instructed. I had to go to the booth myself and ask. Then, when he disappeared mid-set (apparently for a bathroom break), he left the playlist on shuffle and songs began to repeat. Again, I had to step in and manage it myself--on my own wedding night. Even my cousin asked me, "Why are you DJing your own wedding?" Overall, it was an unprofessional and stressful experience. I put so much effort into creating a fun and thoughtful night, and instead of enjoying it, I found myself constantly managing a vendor who should've had it under control. He came off as sloppy, unprepared, and totally not up to the task.

Adrian made it easy to schedule an appointment and communicated clearly his time of arrival. His…read moremanner was very pleasant as we had an initial chat. He made an accurate evaluation on what my piano needed and worked for two hours to get the tuning done. He brought our piano which had not been tuned for 13 years up to pitch. We wondered if we would hear the difference but it was totally amazing how much better the piano sounded. I highly recommend Adrian as a piano tuner.

Adrian is very easy to communicate, great at what he does, and spends the time to do it right…read more I highly recommend him!

Luke is an excellent piano tuner. He is also an expert piano repairman. He tuned and repaired my…read moresister's piano for me. Some of the repairs were very complex. The quality of his work can be seen by the fact that institutions like the Cal Poly Music Department and the Preforming Arts Center use his services. His services go beyond expectations and I highly recommend him!

Professional for sure! Luke was on time, smartly dressed, had all the necessary equipment and…read moretuned our newly restored 1911 Henry F Miller Grand to perfect pitch. He went above and beyond, was cordial and friendly. Everything about the service was beyond my expectations. Highly recommend!

We recently had an engagement party for my daughter, and wanted to have some live music that wasn't…read moretoo loud or noisy but still could provide a nice musical environment for our guests. We hired Victor Valencia, and from the very first chord he played, he set the tone for an unforgettable night. His incredible guitar skills, infectious energy, and fantastic song choices had the crowd completely captivated -- and before long, everyone was up dancing, singing along, and cheering like we were at a private concert. What really stood out was his ability to connect with the crowd. He read the vibe of the evening perfectly and kept the energy high from start to finish. Whether it was classic rock, pop hits, Santana, or even romantic songs, Victor performed with passion and flair. By the end of the night, guests were chanting for "one more song" -- and he delivered, big time! Beyond the performance, Victor was professional, friendly, and a total pleasure to work with. He helped make the party not just fun, but truly special. We're still getting messages from guests raving about how amazing our party was and how awesome the live entertainment Victor delivered was. If you're looking for a talented guitarist who can light up the room and turn a celebration into something extraordinary, Victor Valencia is your man.

From the owner: Victor Valencia is a singer/songwriter who has been active on the California Central Coast music…read morescene since the early '70's. He has recorded 2 studio albums of original tunes and just completed an EP titled "You are my song" that released 2024. As a soloist, Victor provides music for weddings, receptions, wineries & special events. He covers Pop, Jazz, Reggae, Latin-Jazz, Pop and traditional Mexican music. Victor has also been an active musician in ministry for over 30 years. For more information and booking visit victorvalenciamusic.com

JOE IS SIMPLY THE BEST…read more We have attended lots of weddings throughout California, as well as out of State and out of the country. We have used other DJs for business, social events and weddings but Joe LaBarbera, by far, is the best. Joe is extremely responsive, whether by phone, email or text. He will not keep you waiting, With all the decisions that need to be made when planning a wedding, it's a pleasure to work with someone as professional as Joe LaBarbera. If you need help selecting wedding sites or other vendors, Joe will help direct you. He just knows what "works" and what doesn't, having played at every possible wedding venue in San Luis Obispo as well as neighboring counties. If Joe says something won't work well, believe him! :-) Joe is very helpful with music selection for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, all of which can be daunting. He has a 6th sense when it comes to "moving things along" and is brilliant when you need a change up to get people on their feet. If there is a lull in the evening, Joe will get the party jumping. My daughter's recent wedding was smaller, with about 80 people. Sometimes, with a smaller wedding, it's hard to bring the crowd to the dance floor. Not with Joe. We danced all night, young and old alike; even my 8 year old grandson danced until he dropped! Joe isn't just playing music; he's watching the crowd and helping to keep everyone happy. The guests raved about Joe. When I mentioned that Joe is "professional," that includes the clothes he wears; there is no T-shit and jeans for this guy! Joe LaBarbera is all class and has a terrific, warm personality. You will not be disappointed; don't hesitate to hire Joe LaBarbera. He really is, simply the best!

Joe is a true professional! We got the recommendation from our wedding venue, Robin's Restaurant in…read moreCambria CA. I quickly knew Joe was the man for the job after having a great conversation over the phone. Leading up to the wedding he was in communication so he could customize our event to our liking. He was early setting up and ready to go! He read the crowd very well and carried the party to the end. The one thing that I really appreciated was that he made the "wedding" the star, and not himself which I've seen many times with other DJ's. Thanks Joe, you rock!