I saw Soul City a few times around town, including at Ryles in Cambridge, and was impressed:…read morepowerful and varied vocals and a great groove. Still, other bands can sometimes serve that up, too. What I think especially set them apart was their amazing horn section. We ended up hiring them to perform at our wedding a few years ago, and Pat (who books them and also plays a mean bass in the band) was very easy to work with. The band was professional and courteous, and totally brought the house down. So glad we chose to work with them.

Soul City Band played for a fundraising event for 350 people in Arlington on March 10th and I…read morecannot say enough good things about them. They played a great range of songs that kept the crowd of all ages entertained. There were still so many people on the dance floor at the end of the night and the energy and excitement from the band was contagious. We heard so many rave reviews the night of the event and have had people email us the last few days asking if we've asked them to come back next year! From an event planning point of view, I'm extremely grateful at how easy Soul City was to work with. Natalie returned emails the same day, was available to talk by phone if I had a problem, and did everything possible to make the event run super smoothly. I truly couldn't ask for a better experience. These musicians are the real deal. We recommend them without hesitation!

I am a 64 year old American woman and I have been taking guitar lessons with Jose for six years…read morenow. We started doing the lessons by zoom during COVID and we have stuck with zoom ever since by choice - less hassle and I can record the lesson material to practice from. I am awed that my hands can make such beautiful music now! I tried to be consistent - once a week with few cancellations. I originally just wanted to learn embellished folk music but at his gentle prodding I learned to read music and play some classical. Now it's mainly jazz and some Latin and world music. It has been like a miracle for me. He has made me so happy. As you can imagine I think everyone should study with Jose!!! Do yourself a favor and sign up. I hope I'll still be studying with him into my 80s. ;-)

We were so lucky to have booked Jose for The Silver City Soiree fundraising event in March 2024 in…read moreTaunton, MA. Jose was personable and professional and was seamless in both his start of play to the end. Jose's music performance was exactly what we were looking for to start off our event before the DJ/more fast paced atmosphere started. Thank you Jose for delivering such quality in performance for our first fundraiser! We hope to secure you again in the future! Best, Carolyn Kipp centeronmain.org

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding band. They were professional, easy to work with, and…read moreabsolutely crushed it on the big day. The energy was perfect all night, the dance floor was packed, and so many of our guests commented on how great the music was. They read the room perfectly and made the night unforgettable. Highly recommend.

Murray Hill Talent were wonderful to work with for our wedding. Flipside performed during the…read morereception and they were incredible. All of our guests were blown away by the music and loved dancing the night away. Corin was super easy to work with and quick to answer any questions we had. Tom Pendergast played during the ceremony and cocktail hour and was also incredible. I'd highly recommend Murray Hill Talent to anyone looking for live music at their wedding!

I took lessons from Sam in the 90's. He's an excellent…read moreteacher. Knowledgeable. Works with you to help you improve in the areas you want to focus on. He is also the archetypal mad genius in a basement. I mentioned the Church of Euthanasia as an aside once, and Sam had taught the leader guitar. Also, in the middle if a lesson one time, he said "oh by the way pay no attention to my basketball player." and a 6'8" dude in full court gear silently walked through the room and out the door. And there was no explanation. The lesson just continued.

I was able to take lessons from Sam years ago, He is an…read moreexcellent teacher and I continue to use the notes I took during our lessons. Margie Hilton

If you're looking for a band for any occasion, LOOK NO FURTHER. To me, after the vows are said, the…read moremusic is the most important element of a wedding. So when it came to picking out a band for my own wedding, it was top priority. Hip Pocket Orchestra delivered more than we could have imagined. They brought high energy and kept our guests on the dance floor all night. It truly felt like HPO was part of our family. They were very fun, personable, and easy to work with. We spoke with the lead singer a few times leading up to the wedding and they took every request of ours. All our guests raved about the band and still do. The best compliment we received was from a guest who is a professional musician. He said HPO is by far the best wedding band he's heard. They can sing many different genres and were on top of their game for every song.

DJ Bob Greel with Music Management blew our expectations out of the water! Bob is incredibly kind,…read moreapproachable, and very easy to work with. We met via Zoom a few times and we found ourselves just chatting about all sorts of things. Additionally, he asked us to share some of our playlists with him and he certainly worked some of our personal music tastes into our big day! DJ Bob also collaborated exceptionally well with our photographer and with our caterer. I can't say enough amazing things about DJ Bob Greel! Don't look any further...just hire him!

Marcus Thompson, the artistic director is amazing for starters. The musicians are superb and…read moreconcerts stunning!!! I have had a subscription for years and would highly recommend them.

This is a fantanstic place to catch a bit of classical music…read more I attended a show right before the Holiday season. It was so delightful to hear the selection of pieces ranging from arrangements for flute, viola, cello to one for clarinet and the piano piece by Tchaikovsky was beautiful. The multitiered seating was a surprise for such a small building. I am really considering coming back for more shows later on in the season.

East Coast Soul (The Stax) absolutely CRUSHED it on the stage on 12/12 and they were the highlight…read moreof our wedding night. We had so many people come up to us after the wedding to tell us how awesome the band was and how much fun they had dancing and singing their hearts out. I also wanted to call out the uplighting ECS provided and how fantastic it looked in the ballroom. East Coast Soul absolutely nailed it, the uplighting changed colors throughout the night and put out the best vibe for our reception. I would 100% recommend this group for any big event. They brought the energy and fun. THANK YOU ECS!

East Coast Soul is the absolute best, I can not recommend enough!! I had countless guests coming up…read moreto me throughout the night asking me where we found this group, saying this is the best wedding band they've ever heard. This is such a talented group of individuals, and you can tell they love what they do--you can feel their heart and soul in every song. I greatly appreciate that they were willing to learn a few songs specific for our wedding to help me surprise my groom, that was really special. Look no further, go with ECS.

Best guitars and best owners and so welcoming and so open to help and I got a free shirtread more

Highlights: - Friendly and helpful staff…read more- Lots of guitars to check out and try - Melodicas!!! I stumbled into Mr. Music while visiting Boston. I was really excited to check out Allston, and this place caught my eye as I was walking around the neighborhood. I've been playing bass for about 4 months now. I was really excited to finally be able to walk into a music store and be able to actually try out the guitars and see which ones I liked. The staff were very helpful - right away they asked if I needed help finding anything. They pointed me in the direction of the bass guitars, specifically acoustic basses (which I was interested in hearing/playing). Their bass guitar section is awesome! They have a handful of acoustics that you can try out, which is really cool. If you're looking to purchase a bass guitar and want to make sure you're comfortable with it first - this is the place. They have a variety of pics that you can try, too. I've only played with two different pic styles before, so being able to try a handful made me realize what I really liked. They also have a great little corner for trying out electric guitars, complete with a little amp. I tried a lot of different electric basses, and found the ones I really liked. It was so much fun to try out the guitars and find out what I want to save up for. Besides guitars, they have a cute little percussion section and a bunch of melodicas!! The melodica is such a cool instrument, so I was happy to see it getting some love in this store. All-in-all, I walked away from the store with a handful of new pics and a smile on my face. This is such an authentic little shop, you can tell they really care a lot about music. I would love to go back!

this school has been invaluable in my son's musical development. his teachers have been kind and…read moreencouraging at all times!

I had the most amazing experience with the school. During the registration process I received…read morethoughtful suggestions from Kristine the registrar. She is most efficient and helpful. After the registration we encountered some difficulties. She went extra and beyond to help us continue learning and accommodated our special needs. I know she must have put in a lot of coordination work to make this happen. She made us feel the care and support from school, especially during this difficult time. Thank you Kristine. The school is in a spacious house and every room is sizable for practice or lessons. It is in a beautiful established neighborhood right next to Brattle. Teachers are so encouraging and nice. My child loves this place.

I cannot speak to the level of education received here as many of the other reviews do, but they do…read morehave an intimate concert hall that hosts performances. There is not a bad seat in the house and there is a balcony section as well. If there is an event that aligns to your schedule recommend popping in to catch it. Casual setting, parking may be a challenge as it is all street and many zoned for permit only. Be mindful where you park! Enjoy!

Despite the mediocre education Longy provides and which alumni laugh about, you can expect to be…read morehounded for donations over and over again once you graduate. It does not matter to the Longy administration if they provided a horrible experience and rip off their students. They only care about money; they only see dollar signs when it comes to alumni and currently enrolled students.