Marcus was the DJ and live music performer for our wedding, and we couldn't recommend him more highly! What really blew me away about Marcus was that he was such an expert on finding the right song or approach for the right moment - not only did he put together an amazing live singing and guitar set for our guest arrival and dinner, but he also kept everyone (across generations) energized and happy on the dance floor. We got so many compliments on our soundtrack, thanks to him! On top of that, when things didn't go perfectly according to plan (delayed caterers, etc.) Marcus was incredibly flexible and coordinated between the other vendors and us, making some suggestions about how we could adapt to make sure things felt smooth for the guests in the moment. He even thought to ask us before he announced dinner if we wanted to give my 100 year old grandmother a heads up to get seated before the crowds headed towards the tables. He was kind, calm, observant, creative, and helpful - everything you need when you're managing your own event without a planner! read more

Marcus was on point for our wedding a few weeks ago. Very communicative in the months weeks and days up til our big day. He talked me through the songs I would need for various parts of our ceremony, cocktails, dinner and reception - and offered recommendations and suggestions whenever he thought I could use some help. From a bride who had ZERO idea of how I wanted my wedding to go, look, and feel, Marcus nailed it. 100% recommendation. Reach me anytime for additional feedback. read more

We knew when we first listened to some samples of Marcus' music that there was no other we could hire for our wedding. He is such a talented musician with an absolutely beautiful voice, and a very nice guy as well. We had a small, intimate wedding with a range of ages. Everyone was raving about Marcus, singing along, and even dancing although we had no official dance floor. He was flexible and accommodating when we didn't quite stick to schedule and had all the right jams at the right times. Thanks again for contributing to the wonderful that was our wedding day, Marcus! read more

Marcus dj'd and played live music at our daughter's wedding and did a fantastic job. Multiple friends and family members of all ages and musical interests complimented us on his talent. Several said they'd like to hire him for future parties. Don't hesitate to hire him if he's available! read more

We hired Marcus to DJ and MC our wedding and it was the best decision we made. He was kind, courteous, and so easy to work with. Throughly enjoyed having him apart of our special day and our guests were blown away by his live set during dinner + our cocktail hour! read more

We absolutely love Marcus and his music! He has an amazing voice, is a gifted performer, and we have had him play at several events in Napa Valley. We love his acoustic guitar sets, which provide a contemporary spin on many familiar hits. We have also had him play for us accompanied by a violinist - also fantastic! Most recently we had him add a DJ set to create a fun after dinner dance vibe and he was fabulous! he reads a crowd well, and delivers! He has a lovely demeanor, which is a bonus as he helps set the tone for a great event! read more

We were so thrilled to have Marcus as our wedding DJ and musician! We initially signed with a different DJ who ended up canceling on us only one month before the wedding. They had lined up other available options, and we feel so lucky to have had Marcus step in! He was quick to hop on a phone call to hear more about our day, and even learned additional songs to play instrumental on the guitar as we walked down the aisle. He sang and played guitar as our guests arrived-everyone commented on how great a musician he was! He was also an excellent MC, moving our party seamlessly through a few different spaces across the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. When it was time for dancing, the dance floor was packed all night. Highly recommend! read more

Marcus was incredible to work with from start to finish. I first met Marcus at the wedding of a friend approximately 5 years ago. From the moment I heard him sing, I knew I wanted him at my wedding one day! Fast forward after I met the man of my dreams and planned my dream wedding I knew I needed Marcus to make the day perfect. Not only was he incredible with singing and Dj-ing but he communicated throughout the entire planning duration over a year. I don't have words to fully describe what a pleasure and dream it was to work with Marcus as he made my dream wedding a reality in everything he touched. I highly recommend him for any and every event, you will not be dissatisfied! Thank you Marcus, I appreciate you more than words can describe. read more

Marcus is absolutely amazing. Great acoustics for the cocktail hour. Spot on when I asked if he could do a quick not-so-easy Bob Jovi, "Living on a Prayer" sample. Easy going, nailed everything perfectly. Seamless. Always quick to respond. Would hire him in a heartbeat for any future venue! read more

Hiring Marcus to be our DJ/live performer/emcee was easily the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. He is so incredibly talented and provided so much support for us both on our wedding day and before. We're forever grateful. When I was planning our wedding, I hadn't even considered the idea of live music. We were planning a pretty minimalist (simple, basic - however you want to put it) wedding and didn't want to deal with finding 2 separate vendors. We were fully prepared to go the DJ-only route. But then I found Marcus - on Yelp, I might add - and our wedding was forever changed. Marcus helped walk us through our wedding planning process and was never too busy to answer any questions or take any calls. We had him learn a song for me to walk down the aisle too and he absolutely nailed it. He also sang during our cocktail hour and our guests absolutely loved the live music. As an emcee, we couldn't have asked for more. Marcus was super communicative about what he needed from us and worked so hard to keep us on schedule (my mind was everywhere that day..also, tequila). Truly, our day could not have flowed so well without him. He thought quickly on his feet and adapted our schedules as speech timing and whatnot went awry. I was especially tickled that he paid such close attention to our speeches and picked up on little cues, like the best man bringing up an embarrassing moment with my husband and Vanessa Carltons 'A Thousand Miles,' to which Marcus instantaneously played a snippet. As if it couldn't get any better, Marcus is a phenomenal DJ. His transitions were fantastic and we really felt like he understood our vibe. We gave him a rough outline/Spotify playlist and he did the rest. We continually get compliments on Marcus and our guests rave about how fun our wedding was. We had several guests who were also engaged and they asked for Marcus' contact info which we gladly gave to them. All in all, a pretty perfect experience. If you're on the fence, don't be. read more

Marcus is such a talented singer, musician, and DJ! For our wedding, we knew we wanted someone to sing and play guitar during the ceremony/cocktail hour and then someone to DJ during the reception - lucky for us, we found Marcus. Not only were his musical talents everything we hoped for and more, but he helped to keep the flow of the whole wedding running smoothly. He even performed the song I had picked for my dance with my stepdad - my stepdad who is often the serious type was singing right along with Marcus. During the reception, our guests were dancing and singing along to the music, and everyone kept commenting on how great of a time they were having! We planned our wedding from another state, and had easy communication with Marcus the whole time. Thank you for being such a light on our wedding day, Marcus! We couldn't recommend you enough and wish you much success!! read more

Marcus is AWESOME!!! He is very professional, keeps you updated, and quickly responds to emails. In addition, his music and singing are one of a kind! He was the DJ at our wedding and everyone could not stop talking about him! Besides us (the bride and groom), Marcus was a huge hit! Everyone loved his music and one man band set-up with live music during cocktail hour and dinner. I would recommend him to everyone I know looking to for a DJ for any event, not just a wedding. Thank you Marcus for being so amazingly talented and making Ashlee and my wedding very special! read more

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I worked with Marcus for our rehearsal dinner in Berkeley and he is the best! He did live music during appetizers and dinner and then a DJ set for dancing and everyone loved him! Marcus is super responsive, friendly and easy to work with! All my guests were so delightfully surprised when the singing set turned into a DJ set and everyone had the best time! Marcus has a huge list of songs to work with and is super accommodating for his Dj set list. I highly recommend hiring him for any event, big or small! read more

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We worked with Marcus for our June 14, 2015 wedding and we were totally blown away with how wonderful he was - he exceeded our expectations in absolutely every way possible. From the very beginning he made the process of planning the music for our day so easy. He was easy to communicate with, responsive and extremely professional. Despite the very complicated layout of our venue, Marcus made every detail work seamlessly. He took the lead and made everything happen without me needing to lift a finger or voice a single question or concern. There wasn't a single hiccup (or if there was, I never knew about it). We coordinated the music details with him over the course of many months from a distance of 3000 miles away, but he made every step of it so simple. He played live music and sang during our ceremony and cocktail hour, we received so much praise from our guests about how amazing his performances were. They truly were. His voice is incredible ... I found myself at moments during the cocktail hour just sitting and enjoying his music - getting lost in it. Just phenomenal. He also DJ'ed and played/sang at our reception - it was a blast. He kept the crowd dancing and on their feet but was unobtrusive. He worked so hard throughout the day to keep things moving - I can't believe he does all he does on his own. Of all of our wedding vendors (which we all loved) he is the one I feel I can speak the highest of. Words could hardly express our gratitude to him - there is no doubt our day was more amazing simply because of him being there and his amazing talent. He is genuinely a great person, and a terrific asset to any wedding. I can't say enough wonderful things about him!!! read more

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Marcus is a multi-talented musician; we worked with him for 5 hours at our wedding. He started out with an amazing acoustic set that just blown everyone away, followed by a DJ set that included favorite songs from our play list. Our experience working with him was very positive. He is extremely responsive, reliable, professional and friendly. He had been extremely responsive through email since we started working together. On our wedding day, he came very early to set up and offered his hands for any additional help. He was also experienced with MC'ing and announcing at weddings so he helped us pace the wedding well. I would recommend him to anyone who's looking to throw an event or a party! read more

Marcus was an amazing part of our wedding! He DJ'd and played live music. Our guests are still commenting on his amazing voice and how great he was. He was so helpful throughout the planning process, and even though our reception was a little off the cuff he was able to go with the flow and keep the dance floor full all night! We provided him with just a few genres and artists we liked and he pulled off our music vision perfectly. He even helped me find song alternatives when we had a difficult time getting a copy of the song I wanted to walk down the aisle to. Most of all Marcus was very kinda and easy to work with. Both my husband and I were very confident he'd do a great job and he proved us right. We would highly recommend Marcus for all your musical needs! read more

My (now) husband and I got married on November 5, 2017, and when we started our planning process, we had envisioned having live music - until we figured out how expensive bands can be - so we quickly discarded that idea and looked for a DJ. We were so lucky to have found Marcus! Not only is he a great DJ, but he also plays guitar and has an amazing voice. We were able to have the best of both worlds on our big day, and we were grateful that he worked within our budget. Overall, Marcus we really enjoyed working with Marcus. We didn't want to have to worry about picking every song for our wedding and needed a DJ who could take some general direction and fill in the rest for us. We knew this wouldn't be the easiest since our musical preferences aren't exactly your "top 100s," and we were pretty clueless when it came to songs that were good to dance to. We also knew our crowd would be a bit tough since we had people of all ages in attendance, but we had a couple of great chats before the wedding and gave Marcus a list of about 30 songs for inspiration, and we thought he did a great job filling in the blanks! Everyone seemed to be having a great time. For the cocktail hour, he had shown us a list of popular songs he could play in advance, and we were happy to see there was a nice variety. We were taking photos during the cocktail hour but could hear him playing and singing, and we were so impressed with how good he sounded! We had watched some of his youtube videos while researching, so we knew he was talented, but hearing him play live made it very clear that this guy is a professional! We had a lot of our guests comment on how much they enjoyed hearing him play and at least one person say they wanted to refer him to a friend getting married in the Bay Area. Lastly, I was really struggling to figure out a song to walk down the aisle to. It was great that Marcus would learn a song on guitar for a very modest additional fee, so it kind of made the options endless. I appreciated being able to float some ideas by him, and get his professional opinion. He knew from previous chats that my favorite band is Incubus, and he was willing to take on the challenge of adapting one of their songs into an acoustic bridal processional. This made our ceremony seem that much more personal, and I was really grateful. We would highly recommend Marcus to anyone looking for a musician and/or DJ for their event - it's not every day you find two in one! read more

Marcus did a fantastic job at our wedding. My wife and I both loved the fact that Marcus plays guitar and is a DJ. It made our wedding that much more special and significant for us. He is fantastic to work with and made sure to chose the best songs for us and for him to perform. If you choose Marcus for your event you will not be disappointed. Thank you so much! read more

I wish I could give Marcus even more stars... but as every review on this page says, he is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC and I can't speak highly enough of him and his talents. If you need a DJ or live entertainment for your event, seriously, don't look anywhere else.. Marcus is the way to go. My company is based out of San Diego and was putting on a pretty high-profile event with the 49ers and having no music contacts in the area, I was stressing pretty heavily. I found Marcus online (for an event that was in 2 days) and he honestly took the event to the next level. His set list was perfect, he arrived right on time and was ready to go, and he just knew what to do, when to do it with very little direction from me (I was running all over the place like a chicken with my head cut off). To be honest, I completely forgot he wasn't with our team because he just had everything so wired and professional I felt completely at ease letting him just run with it. His price was right within budget and I honestly can't wait to work with him again. These other reviews can't be more accurate that Marcus is the type of DJ who wows your guests and whose HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER and talked about afterwards.. the office gals are STILL talking about him!! Customer for life, Marcus. Thanks again for everything!! read more

Marcus is an amazing musician, DJ and Emcee and my wife and I could not have been happier with all of the music he provided at our wedding. For us, live music really makes an event special and so we were thrilled to have Marcus sing and play guitar during our cocktail reception. His set list is fun and spans several genres. Marcus also accompanied me while I sang a song for my wife prior to our first dance. This took some coordination with Marcus ahead of time but all the preparation really paid off all thanks to him! The music was on point all night long and Marcus really helped with the flow of the evening as our Emcee. Marcus was so easy to work with and I appreciate all the time he took to prepare and ensure that we were on the same page with all the key details. His communication and coordination with the other vendors and our planner also went extremely smoothly. Marcus is a true professional but most of all, he is a great guy and really loves his work and it shows. Without a doubt we will be considering Marcus for all our special events. You will definitely not come across any other vendor with Marcus' range of talents as a musician, DJ, Emcee all with an awesome personality and attitude. Highly recommend!!! read more

AMAZING! Marcus played guitar, sang and DJd our wedding and our guests can't stop talking about how great he was! Marcus has a beautiful voice and he has great songs perfect for a wedding. My wedding was over a week ago and I am still getting calls asking about him. My photographer loved his work so much she is considering using him for her wedding. Marcus is not only an amazing musician but he is equally as great as master of ceremonies and will keep your day on track. We are so pleased with everything he did for us. It really made the wedding and reception something special that our friends and family will remember for a very long time. read more

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Beyond 5 stars!! I do not have enough good words to say about Marcus. Not only was he insanely talented, but he was so easy to work with and so accommodating. Every single person mentioned how much they loved the guitarist - from the vocals, to the set list, he was just amazing. Learned extra songs for us and made sure the evening was exactly how we wanted it. Cannot recommend him enough!! read more

We recently hosted our daughter's wedding in our backyard. Marcus originally came to our home to do a site visit and plan for staging his equipment in 3 locations as we moved through the event. He "auditioned" some of his classical guitar and smooth vocals. Hired! Marcus was so awesome at our daughter's backyard wedding in July. He not only performed lived ballads he was the DJ for dancing at our reception. He's very flexible with input regarding songs and does a good job reading the crowd and keeping the energy up. He even helped put together a music mix for our super fun, choreographed father-daughter dance: "welcome to my house" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0trM85qmT9k His rates are very reasonable considering the level of talent he brings to your event, all the sound equipment and lighting, wireless microphones for the wedding (skip the agency fees and book him directly). He truly is a one-man show! Check out a brief video on the wedding to see magic for yourself... https://vimeo.com/groups/396727 read more

Marcus was fantastic! We hired him for a milestone birthday backyard party. He was responsive, professional, and engaging. During reception and dinner he played music (DJ format) and sprinkled in great live music (i.e., he played/sang with his guitar). His voice sounded great. His equipment included lights that were really fun when the party picked up for dancing after dinner. The guests loved him. We will absolutely use him again. Highly recommend. read more

Marcus played and DJ'd for our wedding in July. He was very easy to work with and was amazing in every way, a true professional. Marcus is above all a talented singer and acoustic guitarist, and the music was fantastic. He is also a very personable and charming emcee and entertainer. All of our guests loved him! Marcus also brings great equipment and electronics, including a top notch sound system and great dance floor lighting for the reception. Marcus set up and played at 3 different locations at our venue on the day of our wedding: Played acoustic guitar and sang for our cocktail hour and dinner (2 different locations), then played and DJ'd for the reception. Marcus was accommodating to our musical tastes and special requests, helped us work out all the logistics in advance, and was able to work around the tight time constraints at our venue. On our wedding day, we didn't have to think about the music or sound for a moment. It was always perfect for the space, the mood, and the moment. Highly recommended!!! read more

Marcus is a great entertainer and professional! He is very friendly and easy to coordinate with. He also is very experienced; which shows when he stays cool under pressure and gives ideas as to the flow of the ceremony to help with the planning. My wife and I were very happy with his performance and he made our special day extra memorable. read more

Marcus was AMAZING! He came highly recommended from a friend who had used Marcus for his wedding and he was even better than we expected for ours! His voice is unreal and combine that with his DJing I cannot recommend Marcus enough! Additionally, he was so easy to work with and had a great attitude. We had to change ceremony locations at the last minute, which required some complicated logistics and Marcus went right along with everything. Throughout our wedding our guests kept coming up to us and telling us how much they loved Marcus. We also asked Marcus to learn a song for our first dance, the day before the wedding he said he was not sure how it sounded so we told him it was ok to play the recording. Well Marcus sang it and we were in shock at how good it was! My husband and I while dancing were in awe at how quickly he learned the song and how well he sang it! I honestly cannot say enough good things about Marcus! I would post videos here but if you want samples of his voice go to his website. In person it is even better! read more

Marcus is exactly what you hope for in anyone you ever hire! During the proposal process he responded quickly and professionally and was clear about his rates and all details. He showed up on time, was prepared and a total pro. His rates are very competitive and he is worth every dime! He has a great look and the music he played was PERFECT! I am so happy to recommend him with FIVE Stars! I look forward to working with him on many future events! read more

Cappell Entertainment provided exceptional service! Due to the pandemic we had to change our wedding date but with that we also had to ensure our DJ was still available on the optional dates. Marcus was extremely understanding of the changes and provided quick responses to our emails and texts. Even though his service area seems to be the Bay Area, he was kind enough to provide his service to us in the Central Valley. He is a great performer and having the guitar/singing option made for a wonderful cocktail hour. My guests really enjoyed the evening. When it was time for the reception, he knew exactly what the crowd wanted including playing music that we sent to him! I recommend Cappell Entertainment for your future events and would definitely use their service again! read more

I originally contacted Marcus spring of 2014 to have him do a surprise performance for my proposal to my then girlfriend. He did such a great job following my exact instructions (where to be, what time to be there, when do start playing, etc) and singing his own rendition of the song I requested of him to sing that I asked him to perform at our wedding this past week. Marcus is really such a great guy and an absolute pleasure to work with. For our wedding, Marcus showed up at least a hour earlier than the time he was supposed to so he could do sound check and get setup. He was supposed to only play for our cocktail hour, but he saw people congregating in the area before the ceremony, he took it upon himself to sing and play to keep our guests entertained. That is the definition of above and beyond in our book. When it came time to perform during our cocktail hour, he was truly awesome. Our guests enjoyed his performance and he sang the songs that we requested without a hitch. The only issue was that my wife and I wished we could have just enjoyed his performance without having to do our rounds with our guests, but duty calls. Marcus is very professional, easy going, always smiling, genuine, and always made things to be about us and our day and we never felt like it was just another gig for him. He was our best wedding vendor, bar none, and was well worth the money. read more

We hired Marcus to perform for our Sept 5 wedding and he was amazing. I knew by watching his videos and songs online he would be good but he was great! All of our guest were shocked that we had hired one person who could sing live, dj, and do a one man band all by himself and do it all so well. Marcus has the complete set up and is very professional. He had great suggestions and had the dance floor packed the whole night.He should be charging a lot more for everything he provides. read more

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I hired Marcus for my Company Holiday Party. He was absolutely incredible. So easy to work with and has such an awesome vibe about him. He performed solo acoustic during the cocktail hour and dinner, then began to DJ after dessert. I received so much good feedback from staff about his performance I am so grateful to have stumbled across him. If I wasn't moving away from the Bay Area I would hire him again for every event I organized without question! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this very talented artist. Thanks again Marcus! Hooroo Mate!! ;) read more

Marcus provided all of the lighting and entertainment for our wedding and he did an amazing job. He is a fantastic musician who's talent provided the perfect ambiance and energy. We 100 percent recommend and wholeheartedly endorse his talents for your celebration. read more

We had Marcus for our wedding this past June, cocktail hour live music and DJ for dancing. He was amazing for both! Marcus is super friendly, professional and thoughtful to work with. All of our guests were crazy impressed by his talent. To quote one of our friends, "Where did you find this guy?! He's AMAZING!" read more

My husband and I first saw Marcus play at the Hotel Zephyr in SF last year. We had a quick chat with him and immediately fell in love with his music and kindness. Especially his acoustic guitar PLUS the drumming with his feet. Communication was great and easy through out the planning process. He is an amazing one man band for a very reasonable price! He should probably charge more because he is so so so talented! He was able to learn a song for my walking down the aisle moment and it turned out better than anything I could've asked for. I cannot recommend Marcus enough! He was so accommodating and provided super long extension cords for my cousin (who was playing piano), provided the mics for the ceremony, and had plenty of equipment set up everywhere. He was also the DJ / MC for the rest of the night. We are extremely grateful and glad that we had Marcus at our wedding! read more

Our company, Treblemaker Entertainment, does production for Nascar and Indy Car every year at Sonoma Raceway. This year we needed an entertainer for various areas that could provide the crowds with music, fun and energy for pre-race ceremonies. Marcus is a turn key professional! Arrived early, had everything needed with him which made it easy on our production team, and entertained the crowds like the professional performer he is. When you need someone for top level performance, we cannot recommend him highly enough. The TV, Audio and production crews loved him just as much as the Nascar fans! read more

Marcus is incredible. I've hired him twice now and will hire him any time I need some music! I hired him for my proposal to my wife and I was so pleased that I hired him again for my wedding ceremony and reception. He was the hit of the party at our reception and he was one of the only vendors I knew that I was rock solid with. Marcus is also unique in that he sings and he DJs, so he makes the perfect choice if you are looking for a blend for your cocktail hour and then for your party. I highly recommend him. read more

Marcus was absolutely amazing at our wedding, not only with his music performance live, but also DJ-ing and getting everyone out on the dance floor! Also, huge props to him for less than a weeks notice for our event. Our prior DJ fell through so Marcus stepped up and made our event incredible! I would highly recommend! read more

What do you need to know about Marcus? He's absolutely incredible! Professional, prompt, responsive, available, and amazingly talented! We had no complaints whatsoever with Marcus. We hired him for our wedding and he delivered immensely, remaining punctual to the time frame and working with the other venders in coordination and MCing. We would consider Marcus for any major event in the future, being affordable and available! Marcus, will not disappoint. Thanks again Marcus! read more

Marcus helped me put together a great first Holiday Party for my company. He was not only accommodating he made it a lovely experience working with him. The music playlist was well played to cater to the audience. I will definitely be using him again at any future events. read more