Jon was AMAZING to work with. First, he loves his profession and it shows by the amazing musicians…read morehe brings & their energy!! Had a solo vocal/guitarist during cocktail hr, then a trio playing during dinner, and 7-piece band for dancing. Band has a versatile song list for you to review and highlight beforehand. The band created an amazing atmosphere for guests. Dance floor was always packed, even during the band's break, and the DJ mixed from our Spotify song list we put together (mostly, house & hip hop) Post-wedding, everyone kept remarking just how amazing the band was! I am so glad we found Jon / JSH music - not only because of the talented musicians but throughout the entire planning process Jon was always responsive, helpful, and willing to adjust plans/terms as needed to accommodate our requests (I.e. added a solo vocal/guitarist for cocktail hr) Have no doubt when booking Jon / JSH that you're setting yourself up for a fun and memorable event.

JSH Music Productions is fantastic! I have used them on several occasions. From weddings to having…read moreJohn DJ for my 20th High School Reunion. He plays a variety of music and is always ready and wiling to take requests. His energy is contagious and you can tell he LOVES what he does! I HIGHLY recommend JSH!!!!

Best local band I've heard!! All the band members are very friendly and Dylan, the lead singer, is…read morevery involved with the crowd and makes a great impression. The band even stayed after the show to talk to audience members afterward and handed out autographs. Very rare for musicians and bands to be so personable and involved like that these days!! I would highly recommend booking this band for your next event. They are great with different genres from country to classic rock!

Catalina is absolutely amazing! She played acoustic guitar at our small courthouse wedding (about…read more14 people total), and her music made the whole day feel so much more intimate and warm. She arrived early and played a beautiful medley before the ceremony, performed our aisle song perfectly, and then continued playing through photos in front of the meadow. Her voice is gorgeous, her guitar playing is flawless, and she tied the entire experience together in the most special way. The music created such a welcoming, heartfelt atmosphere, and it truly ended up being one of my favorite parts of the day. If you're looking for someone incredibly talented who can bring beauty and warmth to your event, I can't recommend Catalina enough!

Catalina regularly plays aboard our 50' sailing catamaran, the Double Dolphin. She emanates a…read morefantastic vibe that guests cannot get enough of. Catalina's talent has to be experienced to be believed, if you are looking for an excellent and professional musician for your next event, look no further than Catalina Esteves. You will not be disappointed. Interested in hearing her play aboard the Double Dolphin? Book Music on the Water Cruise tickets online at sbsail.com now!

Thank you. You guys were right on time, really livened up thr party and played beautiful. So much…read morepersonality, so much fun and really great bunch of Gentlemam. Thank you Juan and the rest of the guys. You really made our company outing something special.

My husband and I used mariachi las olas de Santa Barbara for our wedding a couple of weeks ago, and…read moreit was the perfect touch for our guest arrival and cocktail hour. They brought a 5 piece string group and played for the arrival of our guests helping build the anticipation into cocktail hour. We got a lot of compliments for the song choices. Their volume wasn't overhwhelming, and the music was beautiful! We wish we had more time to be able to listen to them ourselves. Super happy with our decision to bring them into our day. Thank you guys so much!

Radio Prophets played our wedding. Gerry was great to work with and got our vibe and the type of…read moremusic we wanted exactly. They also did all of the sound for the ceremony and speeches during dinner. They had a jazz quartet for cocktail hour and then a 6 piece band for the reception. The band was amazing! They played everything from oldies, Motown to top 40 hits. All of the musicians were incredibly talented and so nice too. The vocalist was especially incredible! Overall, they brought an incredible energy and made the reception a blast! I'd highly recommend Radio Prophets for any event and especially for a wedding

We hired the Radio Prophets to play at our wedding ceremony, wedding cocktail hour, and wedding…read morereception. They were spectacular and our wedding guests are still raving about them almost one year later. Behind the scenes, Gerry was fantastic to work with. He was so knowledgeable about equipment and logistics and provided us with playlist and set list examples that were really helpful during the wedding planning. We are so glad that we found the Radio Prophets and cherish all of the wonderful memories they helped us make.

(Attended 07/23/25 WE @ 7:30pm): Would I be able to solve the case behind the play's mystery at…read morethis local festival theater!? This was my first time attending a performance let alone hearing about the Solvang Festival Theater when I researched anything to do this evening. Under the bigger banner of Solvang Theaterfest and the Pacific Conservatory Theater (PCPA), this 700-seat open-air venue opened in 1974 (just past its 50th anniversary!) and has since garnered countless live performances from concerts to plays, while they continued to expand the programming to include other types of entertainment. On this fateful evening, I had the pleasure to experience the play, "Holmes And Watson", as I was a fan of the Sherlock Holmes stories and had never heard of this. Would I check the theater's schedule for something festive the next time I was in Solvang!? PURCHASE Ticket - Section 3 Row C Seat 3 + Fee ($72.00 + $3.00): A last-minute buy, I totally scored with this single seat nearly in the front row among friendly guests! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=83_WgH5VVPmXXjv_CzodHA 2024 Lucas & Lewellen Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine 4floz Pour ($12.00): Real cork, deep red color, bold berries jammy aroma, medium body, berries earthy jammy flavor, drying finish, berries earthy jammy sweet aftertaste, and medium astringency. A lovely wine that paired well with my dessert. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=qdLD2rHUPW9bpvk6zn2eDg Santa Maria Sweet Street Warehouse Tiramisu ($8.00): This was an amazingly lovely dessert with multiple layers of sweet goodness heavily covered with a dusting of cocoa powder. The large portion size was also a surprise for the price. Value all around! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=5XlcRq7PLNv-YAvHBH_TlA THE SHOW A murder, an isolated asylum, and the fallout from a dismembered criminal organization was the setting of this new mystery play with intrigue and plot twists from start to finish. Sherlock Holmes has been missing for two years (presumed dead - no body was found - after he fell off the Reichenbach Falls at the hands of Professor Moriarty), and his partner Dr. Watson has been called to try and identify the real Sherlock Holmes among three patients claiming to be him. With subtle clues, the mystery unfolds on stage with the blend of comical and dramatic roles of each of the actors. Don't spoil the ending! SERVICE The online ticket purchase was seamless, the check-in line outside the venue went swiftly, there was little to no line when I bought my beer/snack, I didn't recall seeing any security, and the volunteer staff was friendly and nice - easy-peasy! PARKING (FREE): Generally speaking, all of the many public lots throughout the town were free and spacious (I found a spot steps away), in addition to free parking along all of the surrounding streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Once you walked through the front entryway, you found yourself in an open grassy area https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=DeJYP2D1HX_aq1-SVY7BkQ with seating throughout, the concession stand, the merchandise booth, and a large leafy tree. Once inside, you looked among the tiered rows of seats as they faced and curved toward the stage. The sound quality was very nice. Plenty of natural lighting since you were outdoors while the electric house, stage, and street lighting filled in the rest. I didn't recall any monitors or pre or post background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=qkmSKrGwWmhebCkMUx5ovg ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I had a very enjoyable time with the performance of "Holmes And Watson" at the Solvang Festival Theater and would definitely consider another visit the next time I was doing an overnight visit! The drive from L.A. was more than two hours, so I wouldn't recommend a daytrip. However, the various convenient parking options, and the town of Solvang were major pluses. The intimacy of the theatre should prove favorable to both patrons and performers. And, there were plenty of things to do in the immediate area. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $95.00 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, although I was only allowed to pay with a VISA card to buy the ticket online, they accepted my credit card of choice for the concessions... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

My wife and I went to the Solvang Festival Theater for the first time the other day…read more The musical "Something's Rotten" was amazing made betterI think by this intimate venue. We sat near the last row but positioned in the (sort of ) middle of the theater and didn't feel far away. It's easy for me to say there isn't a bad seat in the house when we were in the middle but I can see being on either side of the half circle seating( so you can only half the stage) could make for a great perspective...as the view isn't obstructed in anyway and if I recall considerably cheaper than the seats we purchased. Still the music and volume were plenty loud and the lights plenty bright from any seat. If you find a musical or play at this theater I assure you this is a great venue to experience that performance. The ushers were helpful, pleasant and plentiful! Also the restrooms are massive ( the ladies in particular according to my wife). The only thing of note...bring a blanket! It's summer but the central coast isn't as warm in the evening as I recall. We were fortunate to bring our jackets but towards the end (after the intermission ) I was definitely cold! We left and were on our way home by 1045ish? Can't wait to come back!

DJ Bonnie Hope went above and beyond just being a DJ for our wedding. She practically saved our…read morewedding ceremony! We had a violinist drop out last second, and Bonnie happily swooped in and was able incorporate all the songs the violinist was going to play during the ceremony with ease. The ceremony came out beautifully! At the reception, she helped to make announcements for our guests, took song requests, and helped guide our guests to where we had glowsticks and sandals available for the dance floor. We provided her a playlist and she did a great job working within it to keep the party going :). She truly helped make the night a blast for everyone. All in all, a fantastic, kind, and professional DJ. 10/10 would recommend!

HIRE BONNIE!! She is the best! We just had our wedding 2 weeks ago and she made it SO easy and FUN…read more A few things we loved: 1. I have been to probably 25 weddings and maybe about half of them had audible vows, so I was fearful. With Bonnie, our ceremony music and mics worked flawlessly, and everyone could hear the entire ceremony and speeches during dinner. This sounds like a small feat, but I assure it is not. 2. Bonnie is SO flexible, friendly, and easy to work with. Absolutely NO ego, just genuinely wants you to have everything you want for your big day. Will give as many recommendations as you want or let you pick all the music and specifics. 3. She showed up on time, put up beautiful lighting, and played absolutely SLAMING music and followed through on everything we asked for. Our guests had the best time.

These wonderful fellows did our conference last year and I'm hiring them again right now! They did…read moretheir own set up and came early and on time and were really great. People still talk about how wonderful their music was.

Hired Mariachi Real De Oxnard for an anniversary party in Santa Barbara down at Ledbetter Beach…read more They were exactly what we were hoping for: professional, good communication and mature and experienced musicians. It was a very special treat for us and our friends, and I would not hesitate to recommend them and hire them again. No regrets! Loved it.

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.

You can hire a DJ or you can hire Dan and have both a DJ and the most talented singer sing live at…read moreyour event. My daughter was married on April 6, 2024. Dan had a zoom meeting with my daughter and her fiancé a few weeks before the wedding to talk about exactly how they wanted the music for their special day. The day of the wedding he was right on time and got to work setting up. I first met Dan the day of the wedding and I found him to be a genuine good guy with a beautiful voice. I now know why my daughter really wanted Dan to play at her wedding. I highly recommend Come Alive Entertainment and would definitely hire him again.