We have these guys play for our conference last year and I can't believe I haven't written in a…read morereview for them yet. The music was a lot of fun and they got everybody dancing. They had a great spirit. We're gonna try to hire them again this year.

VERY DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE with Jose Hernandez, per the contract their 'band leader', on a event…read moreheld of just last night. Booked them last December for a 70th BD party to be held May 2. Paid the deposit at the same time. Communicating with Jose the week prior I requested the trio set up an hour before the event started so no last minute sound checks etc. and the evening could start on time and go smooth. Needed a live mike so BD speeches could be made prior to their start time. He said not a problem. The BD started at 5 PM, still no trio. Dinner started at 6:15 PM, still no trio. Booked to play from 7 to 9 PM. Were they even going to show up ? No communication with either myself or the venue. Band showed up at 6:45ish to set up after the evening was in full swing. No apology yet (from Jose who I had negotiated the event with) and was told by Luis, the evenings lead, was all they knew they were hired to play from 7 to 9. TOTAL lack of professionalism in running your business and communicating with your client. Will NEVER recommend your business to any potential future clients. I would NEVER want my friends to go thru the same stress and anxiety we experienced last night.

I hired David for a client gala that my company held in St. Helena - he was on time, professional,…read moreself-sufficient in setting up and provided great entertainment for our guests He's amazingly talented...highly recommend him if you're hosting an event in the Napa area.

I saw David play many times, such a great vibe and talented artist. He's as good as it gets!read more

DJ ET is to blame for my wedding reception NOT going as planned…read more You see, in our planning, I had said, listen Ivy Hill, we are thrilled to be working with you as part of our event at Sand Rock Farm. We were excited to have a cellist playing as our guests got to mix and mingle. And yes, we were really looking forward to music being played as we ate and enjoyed our LONG awaited wedding reception (that had been postponed cuz...ya know...Covid.) But we said it repeatedly...There really was NOT going to be ANY dancing. There was dancing. Lots of it. And it is all DJ ET's fault. THANK GOODNESS!!!! Honestly, working with the entire team at Ivy Hill was a dream. Their selection of musical genres and musicians is nothing short of impressive. I will warn you now...that questionnaire is exhaustive...like it gets INTO the songs you like. But it is TOTALLY worth it. Matt reached out right before our reception just to check if we were good and to get us in touch with DJ ET. The cellist was AMAZING. And before you ask...YES...he can and WILL play a Game of Thrones medley. It was AMAZING. He also learned the music to my father's favorite hymn. When I heard him start to play it, I just started to cry because thanks to him, my father, who passed some time ago, was there...in that song...and in that cello. I can't recommend Ivy Hill Entertainment enough. They clearly have put in the work of bringing on the best of the best when it comes to musicians, performers and DJs. They take the headache and worry out of the planning and logistics. True pros in every sense. And my special nod to DJ ET who proved that the Mills Brothers and Blacksheep really DO belong on the same playlist.

Highly Recommended, Quality Entertainment: Wow - what a fantastic experience! Ivy Hill…read moreEntertainment truly is your "one stop music and entertainment shop." From working in events, I understand that heartfelt, professional, seamless entertainment is a key component to creating a memorable celebration. It brings people together, inspires guests, and sets the tone of your party. I've worked with some pretty cool musicians, but Ivy Hill Entertainment definitely stands out as the BEST. When it came time to plan the ultimate personal event - our wedding - we wanted a music-based celebration that stood apart from "typical wedding music". The idea was a multi-musical-styled evening showcasing classical music, New Orleans Big Band, a roaming violinist at dinner (Ivy Hill's gal, MJ, even played pop hits like Stayin' Alive and had everyone singing!), an intimate pub sing-along, and finally a rockin' reception. This was certainly an ambitious repertoire! I began researching bands/musicians and initially fell into a short panic. Most bands didn't seem to have the magical vibe, musical diversity, network, and professionalism (Can we count on the to show up for gods sake...) for me to book. In fact, none of the musicians resonated with our event's style.... and then I found Ivy Hill Entertainment. WOW. Game changer. From the moment of contact to the actual execution we had an amazing experience that was fun, stress free, collaborative, easy, and QUALITY. Ivy Hill has many options on how to book talent - actually super talent. You can hire anyone from a dope DJ to solo musician to the 9-musician "build-a-band" act we employed. My initial contact was Brian Bergeron who not only understood our vision, but encouraged us to make it happen. What an awesome guy. He was just as excited as we were! In fact, that's what stands out about Ivy Hill - their passion for music and events. They truly love what they do and understand the honor of being part of your event. Ivy Hill also offers such quality musicians! I couldn't believe we had all these cool people playing our wedding! It was great to see their musical backgrounds and sound samples from the website and resources. For our wedding, they supplied everything from the sound technician, musical equipment, speakers, musicians, and even an amazing Bandleader extraordinaire: Jon Devoto. Man, this guy was incredible! In addition to coordinating the musicians, he was also the lead singer, MC... and as a special request, include some mind-blowing tap dancing. Everyone loved him! I wish I could go through each of the musicians (Debbie Ilana, the New Classics, MJs Brass Boppers) because they brought so much flavor & style. It was like a mini-musical festival. The best part is that whatever you decide to book - whether it be an intimate musical vibe, dope DJ, or full-blown band - they deliver a memorable performance and professional experience. This team is full of talent and heart. They also have a big network of musicians and DJs so you don't need to worry about flaky musicians or no-shows. God forbid someone gets sick, they have the resources to ensure you are set. I trust them implicitly. I knew that I had nothing to worry about when booking them. The communication was clear and timely. We were in-line every step of the way. In fact, they are the only company I will use for future events. If you seek a top-notch service, this is the place for you. As you can see form their website, Ivy Hill Entertainment has a lot to offer. They exceeded our already high expectations. It is my pleasure to write this review and spread the word.

I have watched Sean develop over the years and still hold he is one of the better players in the…read moreBay Area. Many people can shred, it's the choice of spaces that keep it interesting. Along with a wide range of style I appreciate the vintage tunes that is rarely played nowadays. Yeah, he can sing too and has class A band mates. The bass player, Cliff Hugo, is a reluctant legend.

Sean is a great musician and a excellent teacher.read more

So easy to coordinate, great price, perfect in every way. Not one worry. Highly recommend!!! We…read moreused Joe for a DJ--put together a lovely play list for a COL.

The band was great! Easy to work with and very professional. We would definitely have them again…read moreand have referred them to our club.

I do not even know where to start! A called Gretchen and Kerry with ad odd request - I needed music…read morefor my open house. They responded quickly and with enthusiasm. They arrived on site and I knew that I had the right partnership with them. Their music was amazing and even humored me with allowing me to sing a number with them. WHAT A TREAT! Not only that, they have continued to support me and my lovely home online and continue to stay in touch. I am so thankful that we had the opportunity to connect and work together! I look forward to the next adventure with them!

The most beautiful live music we could have imagined! We hired Musical Heart Strings for our…read morewedding in Sonoma, and they were absolutely incredible. We first heard them play a few years ago at our friends' wedding and were completely blown away, so booking them for our own was a no-brainer. Their music brought such warmth and elegance to our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they struck the perfect balance between timeless classics and modern favorites. On top of being incredibly talented, Gretchen and her team were also so kind, professional, and easy to work with. If you're looking to add something truly magical to your wedding day, this is it!

DJ Josh Dukes DJ'ed our wedding last weekend, and we cannot rave more about him. We wanted our…read morewedding to be super laidback, without much pomp and circumstance. Josh delivered to a T, making sure we had the right level of emceeing without feeling over the top. He also had great music tastes, making sure to feature the songs we had requested while also adding in his own selections to keep our dance floor popping until 1am. We loved his attitude and willingness to work with us to tailor our wedding in a way that felt like us. His tech and team is overall wonderful (one of the photobooth attendants even reset the machine after packing up after I realized the groom and I didn't get a chance to take any photos)! The sound quality as well was perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would 100% recommend Boutique DJs for your event!

Could not recommend DJ Josh Dukes more highly. Our wedding music was absolutely perfect. After a…read morequick 15 minute call, he completely understood our vision for the night's music and did an incredible job executing that vision. From the ceremony, to cocktail hour to dancing music, everything was the right volume and vibe. We have had so many people tell us that our wedding was the best one they've every went to and a lot of that was due to the great dance music. Having the right music was such an important component for us and we could not be happier with our decision to go with Boutique DJ's/Josh!

Daniel and the fella's were pro's from start to finish. I highly recomend them for any event large…read moreor small. They made my grandmother's 100th birthday beyond special.

Working with Daniel and his band was all around an amazing experience! After reading all the…read morereviews and listening to a few of their videos online, I knew I wanted Nova Jazz Band to play at my company's 30th Anniversary celebration I was planning. TLDR; they exceeded every expectation from start to finish, and Daniel made everything completely stress-free. From our very first correspondence, Daniel was very friendly, quick to respond, knowledgeable, and incredibly professional. The music was phenomenal - very classy and perfect for our occasion. The band totally nailed the vibe. Daniel's attention to detail was next-level. He thought of all the little things that usually fall through the cracks - from what songs should play during the band's breaks, to how the sound system was set up, to which speakers the recorded music should come from. He even coordinated with the venue director to make sure there wouldn't be a single hiccup. Basically, he handled every possible thing before I could even think to worry about it. Everything ran like clockwork and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Daniel and his team went above and beyond in every way. I can't wait to hire them for a future event! Highly, highly recommend!

Midori was super easy to work with from start to finish. We found them through our wedding planner,…read moreand the whole process was very straightforward. They send over a sheet with their music selections, you fill out what you want, and send it back about a month before the wedding. One thing I'll say is that the music sounded even better in person than in the samples. So many of our guests commented on how cool it was and how much it added to the atmosphere. For our 2-hour City Hall wedding, it was honestly perfect. It really fills up the space and makes everything feel a lot more grand and special without feeling over the top. Based on their samples and advice from some of our musician friends, we decided to go with the trio for a fuller sound, and I'm really glad we did. Highly recommend going that route if it fits your budget.

We used Corelli Strings for our wedding ceremony at SF City Hall and we were absolutely blown away…read more The space would have felt so empty without music, and since speakers aren't allowed at City Hall, having live violin and cello was truly the perfect choice. Their performance added so much elegance, emotion, and romance to our ceremony. The sound filled the rotunda beautifully and created the exact atmosphere we were hoping for. So many of our guests came up to us afterward raving about how amazing they were and how much the music elevated the entire experience. If you're getting married at SF City Hall or hosting any special event and want live music that makes a lasting impression, Corelli Strings is the way to go. They truly enhanced one of the most important moments of our lives and we couldn't recommend them more highly!

We hired the Maxim team for our May 2023 wedding cocktail hour at Nestldown in Los Gatos, CA…read more They made the booking process very easy! From the beginning they were quick to respond to our inquiry. They provided a fair quote based on our needs. They gave us an updated list of songs to choose from. We wanted more contemporary songs played, and they had a ton of options to choose from. They even learned to play a few new songs not on their list for a small fee. In order for the songs to sound more "full" we decided to go with their quartet option- which we highly recommend. On our wedding day the quartet was on time, courteous and professional. The rainy weather unfortunately changed our plans, and the venue had them moved to a different location than intended. Therefore, not all guests could hear or see them play from where they were- but that wasn't their fault. I think having them play indoors or in a more central location would make more sense. That being said, we did catch 3 of their last songs and we were blown away! Some of our guests even recorded them play and it was so cool to hear the songs we picked on strings. It was an absolute pleasure to work with them and can't thank them enough. BRAVO!

We hired Trio Maxim for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in Sonoma and they were fantastic!…read moreFrom the process of booking, choosing songs, to day-of performance, everything was a breeze. The trio was on time, courteous, professional, and the music was excellent. Highly, highly recommend.