Amazing and talented - and truly gifted entertainer. What a…read morepleasure to listen to his music! Grateful for finding this artist on the central coast!! Kind and generous but most of all I would describe his talent as "divine".

We were fortunate enough to meet Jon at Lido Bar at Dolphin Bay Resort a few years ago and have…read morefollowed him wherever he plays. Probably the most passionate and soulful musician I've ever heard. Such talent! We continue to follow him at just about all venues in SLO county to this day. All original music that will take you to on a journey. Absolute love him and his talent!! Donna H

My wife and I hired Jeffrey for our wedding this past July at the Cliff's Resort in Pismo Beach. He…read moreis a great individual, easy-going, and highly talented guitarist. Back when we were planning our wedding, he came highly recommended by staff from the Cliff's. Very glad we made the decision to choose him. Given that my wife and I live up north in San Jose, I thought it would be difficult to communicate with Jeffrey about our musical needs. I was delightfully wrong about that because Jeffrey is great with staying in contact with his clients. I believe 2 weeks before our wedding, I contacted Jeffrey and inquired if we could change the song of our recessional to the Game of Thrones theme (nerd alert) and he was kindly accepting of the request. Bonus: we inquired about a guitar and violin pairing - Jeffrey was able to delight our request with the likes of his daughter playing on violin. Highly recommend the duet as it sounds so beautiful. Our guests were entirely pleased and also impressed, especially for the GoT exit. Thanks again Jeffrey!!

Jeff performed at my wedding ceremony (Mural Room) and cocktail hour at my reception (Stella…read moreMare's). he was very easy to work with. he responded to e-mails quickly, and was very flexible with the songs we requested in advance for the processional and recessional. my husband and i had asked him to play "Storybook Love" (the theme song from Princess Bride) when i walked down the aisle. no joke, as soon as he started playing the song, i almost cried right then and there before the ceremony even really started. it was beautifully done! my husband and i missed most of the cocktail hour while we were taking pictures, but i'm told that Jeff played wonderfully there as well. our guests really enjoyed the music. we almost didn't have any music for the ceremony at all (and just normal restaurant music at the reception), but we're so glad someone recommended Jeff to us! his performance really complemented the simple, romantic vibe we were going for.

We discovered Village Creative through Heartland Charter School. Any business that wants to become…read morean official Heartland vendor has to go through a thorough vetting process for approval and is sure to offer a quality experience. My daughters are enjoying classes with Brendan and Michael. Both teachers are very patient as they guide the girls through their first exposure to musical instruments. I appreciate the quantity of instruments they get to try as they find what they most enjoy. My 5 year old loves the drums! Who knew? We love the little location in the village where we can walk for a snack or coffee after class. Overall, it's been an enjoyable experience so far.

Village Creative is fantastic! I have two daughters in voice lessons there and they are measurably…read moregrowing in both skill and confidence. They also love going, which as a parent, is huge. We have found the administration to be communicative and easy to work with. I noticed another review on here that seemed to have trouble in this regard and it made me wonder if they were talking about the right place. I myself am a professional musician and when people ask me where their kids should look to learn more about music and get involved I always point them to Village Creative.

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.

Adrian was super easy to work with and did a great job. Definitely would recommend him to anyone…read moreneeding piano work.

I was in a pinch to get my piano tuned before the family member who plays beautifully was visiting…read more I forgot to set up the appointment further in advance. Adrian not only figured out how to fit me into his already busy schedule, he was also responsive, prompt, and did an job. Really appreciate knowing someone I can trust with our piano to take excellent care! Thank you!

Joe is a true professional! We got the recommendation from our wedding venue, Robin's Restaurant in…read moreCambria CA. I quickly knew Joe was the man for the job after having a great conversation over the phone. Leading up to the wedding he was in communication so he could customize our event to our liking. He was early setting up and ready to go! He read the crowd very well and carried the party to the end. The one thing that I really appreciated was that he made the "wedding" the star, and not himself which I've seen many times with other DJ's. Thanks Joe, you rock!

Joe was recommended by friends who have used him extensively …read more.. Very professional, nice style, listened, gave helpful feedback. Felt confident in turning that piece of the event over to him. A real gentleman!

All I can say is Lizzy J from Livermore. You could not be more wrong. I feel like family every…read moretime I go in there. Everyone in there is amazing and helpful. It sounds to me like you just have a stick up your you know what and you probably complain about everything. Everything is probably someone else's fault too. I have talked at length with Lightning Joe dozens of times and just had a heart to heart with Marlene on Saturday telling her that I feel like family there and that all of the friendliness from everyone there is genuine, not like some corporate restaurant where everyone is required to smile and pretend to be nice. In fact, I think that there is genuine jubilation over the fact that you will not be coming back. I gave them $5300 of my hard earned money for a beautiful one of a kind Martin on Saturday and I am stoked to high Heaven. Thanks Lightning Joe's. I love you guys. You rock.

I've always wanted to learn to play guitar, but, well... life happens. So when my husband surprised…read moreme with a guitar for my birthday, I decided it was finally time. A friend recommended Lightning Joe's for lessons, and I'm so glad they did! I filled out the form on their website and heard back quickly from Ashley, the lesson coordinator. She was friendly, responsive, and made the process super easy. She paired me with Charlie, and I can't say enough good things about him. The patience that man has is remarkable! I've been taking lessons for a couple of months now, and Charlie's encouraging attitude and easygoing style make me genuinely look forward to every session. Whether you're brand new like me or brushing up after years away, this place feels welcoming and supportive. Highly recommend the lessons program at Lightning Joe's!

been taking lessons from Jamie for about a year and a half and he has helped me a lot to Improve my…read moretechnique and overall drumming. Very nice guy highly recommend for beginners or intermediate drummers wanting to learn more!

From the owner: Hey! My name is Jamie and I want to teach you how to play the drums!! I have been playing for…read morealmost 20 years and love sharing my passion with you! I want to become a full-time professional musician. While I have played live many times and have been recorded professionally, I am still new to this being-a-professional-musician thing. With your help, I can make this my full-time job!