Simply an oasis for jazz fans in a veritable desert. There are a few places to listen to good…read moremusic; after relocating from Chicago, you can imagine the culture shock when it came to jazz offerings. Not so here. Good stuff-and you never know who might show up-particularly off-season! It is worth a visit-and if you feel as I do, many, many more.

From the owner: Founded in 1980 by Hal Davis to promote, preserve, perform and educate people about jazz, the…read moreoriginal American music art form.

I used to love, love, love seeing Andres perform outside at Mattison's City Grille in Downtown…read moreSarasota, thanks to an acquaintence suggesting Sunday brunch there. He has such a GREAT voice (one that sounds clear and awesome live and makes you stop what you're doing to listen) and puts on an impressive one man show. Andres possesses quite an affable demeanor. His sets were made extra enjoyable with his good sense of humor and how nicely he interacts with his audience. During the times I saw him, he would always have a song list with him or take off-list requests (worth the tippage). I would often ask to hear some Jason Mraz or Jack Johnson because their songs seemed to fit the sun, the drinks (mimosas, of course), the food and the mood. His talent is diverse though and he can certainly mix it up if need be (bossa nova, classical guitar, salsa, rock and roll, jazz, etc). While Andres puts on a great one man show, his wife accompanied him on occasion for a nice change up (they have their own little duo called Son Dos http://www.myspace.com/sondosband ). Maybe because they were still sorta newlyweds at the time, they came off as such a cute and likable couple. They definitely jibe very well together on stage. Another cool thing about Andres is that he can sing in FIVE languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French. He is originally from Mexico and some of his songs are sung with a little bit of an accent, but it doesn't detract from his performance level. Not for me, at least. Before I left FL I'd wanted to go do a brunch date thing at Mattison's and have my Michigan BF check Andres out for the first time and we were told he wasn't performing there anymore. HUGE disappointment. I just checked his website calendar and happily saw he was still performing locally in Sarasota at Ceviche and The Hub http://www.guitarflorida.com/apps/calendar/ I really can't wait to get back down to Florida to hear Andres live again. Go check him out if you're ever in Sarasota or to see that he can indeed provide some great live and engaging music for any cool, classy adult event you may be planning. Per his card (which I recently came across while organizing some FL stuff and which led me to write this review), he is for hire for things like parties, weddings, serenades and guitar lessons. If you elect to listen on a play or pay basis, in either case, I think you will be quite pleased that you did.

Very entertaining performer......true professional!! Andres engages all audience members!!!…read more Great Great don't miss seeing this awesome singer

Marc made my birthday so much better with the choice of music and his beautiful voice!…read more It was a casual birthday party at a wine tasting room. Marc is very reasonably priced, punctual,and has a great repertoire. Even if you are not sure what kind of music you'd like for your event, Marc is able to read the guests and satisfy even the most picky music buffs. I highly recommend Marc and would definitely book him for my future events!

Marc... Thank you! Thank you for making our wedding memorable and beautiful. I remember stressing…read moreout trying to find a pianist for our wedding! I'm glad I found you bro! Marc was very friendly and very eager to work with us ! He gave us an amazing deal! He showed up real early to set up. Every song he played was absolutely beautiful ! I walked down the aisle to California by Phantom Planet (OC theme song), he really made everyone cried on how beautiful it was! I got compliments all night from our guests who just loved your voice and music! I definitely recommend Marc to play at any event ! He truly is an amazing musician! - Angelica & Greg's Wedding 7-29-17

Excellent absolutely Great! The Bruno Connection is one of the very best! You will never be…read moredisappointed! They are The Real Deal! Their Sound is awesome!

From the owner: Bruno Connection carries a nearly century old family legacy of custom tailoring music groups for…read moreevents since the first half of the 20th Century. Our consultants will design the right group for your event by providing established groups or building it from the ground up. Call us for a quote at 941-926-8335

This company pulled off what I thought would be impossible. I called them from NJ a bit after 9…read morea.m. to see if they could send "Elvis" to the home of a dear friend in Tampa to wish her a happy birthday THAT VERY DAY! The friendly women I spoke to said she would check their schedule and get right back to me. In less tax 10 minutes she called back and said he could do a 2 pm visit. "Elvis" showed up, looked great, and did a terrific job singing 'All Shook Up", 'Unchained Melody', and of course 'Happy Birthday". I feel very lucky to have found Life of the Party to help me send my friend a memorable birthday present. Also, their pricing seems very fair. This is THE company to call in the Tampa/St. Pete area.

We wanted to do something special for our amazing principal, Dr. Cathy Rodriguez of Dreamers…read moreAcademy. Laura of Life of the Party answered the phone and secured a great performer the next day. It was a surprise and a big hit - he engaged all the students and teachers and everybody danced and sang together honoring our much-loved leader! THANK YOU - we would highly recommend!

I hired Bobby for my daughters wedding and it was the worst decision. I am so embarrassed. Before…read morewe got there my guests said the music was like a funeral. He mixed up the Father daughter and Mother son dance songs. He did nothing to try and get the guests involved in dancing. He only played a few slow danceable songs. At one point of the night I looked over and he had his arms up on the table with his head down in his hands. If you are looking to book someone for your wedding PLEASE don't make the same mistake that I did. You can't go back and redo that special moment. It's not worth the risk!!

Stringz Attached played for my wedding. Everything was perfect. They made a very special day even…read moremore magical. We opted for the "I'm All In" package, which included the violinist, piano, and DJ services. During the planning process, they were very consultative and extremely responsive to my questions and requests. Every interaction was handled with the utmost professionalism. They also made sure to match the theme of the event. The violinist, piano player, and DJ had great chemistry with each other. I HIGHLY recommend Stringz Attached for all of your musical needs for special events, weddings, ceremonies, parties, etc!!! I cant wait to use them again!

Stringz Attached, need I say anymore. I would like to thank you for an amazing performance during…read moremy wedding celebration. I've been following you for sometime on Instagram and I knew I had to have you for my special day. Words alone will never truly express the joy and excitement that you brought to my family and friends with your amazing talent. I hired the Violin/Piano Duo for my ceremony and cocktail hour and DJ for reception, it was truly money well spent. Everything flowed so nicely. Ms. Kenyatta you're amazing also. Thank you so much for sending the pictures and videos that you captured during my wedding. My mom was so excited, she missed a lot of the performance with everything that was going on. She wanted me to thank you from the bottom of her heart for your kindness. May GOD continue to Bless each and everyone of you. AMAZING! Much Love, Mr. and Mrs. Allen