WOW. I cannot overstate how unbelievably talented this band is. They are not a normal wedding band…read more There were times that I thought it was the originally recording! The level of professionalism in their sound and operation was so impressive. More importantly, though, was their ability to get literally every SINGLE guest of our 160 person wedding on the dance floor ALL night. The set list was perfectly curated and their stage presence kept everyone feeling connected to the music and dancing. It was by far the highlight of our wedding and we didn't want it to end. I already know they will be getting lots of inquiries from our guests. Couldn't recommend them more!

We hired East Coast Soul for our wedding, and they completely blew us and our guests away. Their…read moresong selection list is super long, the vocals were fantastic, and the entire band brought so much talent and energy to the stage. They read the crowd perfectly, keeping the dance floor busy and the vibe high all night long. Beyond their amazing performance, they were incredibly fun, professional, and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. So many wedding guests complimented our band selection, asked for their name and where they are based - a sign of how much people loved them! If you want a band that will make your wedding unforgettable, book them immediately!

Music Together is such a positive way to help our daughter grow into her musical self, and as a…read moreparent I have had a wonderful time, too! I am so grateful that we've been involved in the program, starting when she was a baby and growing up over the years - we highly recommend for families with young children!

"Our goal is to nurture your child's (and family's!) natural enthusiasm and skills for music and…read moremovement." Mister Christopher is a natural with children. The classes that he holds are simple and easy to do for children of all ages. The classes concentrate on children younger than five but includes family members so that interaction is intimate and comfortable within his circle of music. He provides simple musical instruments for the children and accompanies on guitar encouraging children and adults to move, sing and play. The more that you interact with him the better the class gets. He teaches not only music but basic social skills such as sharing, cleaning up after yourself, politeness, and trust. The classes are such that you can attend one and feel included but people are encouraged to come back repeatedly and some families have been taking their kids there over and over again. It's a play group especially for kids to relax, have fun, spend quality time with their parents, or any family member. There are two locations where the classes meet. A Class location in PORTSMOUTH, RI at Elite Academy (formerly known as "Steppin Out Studios") 35 Dyer St. (off of Sprague St.) and A Class location in NEWPORT, RI at St. Paul's Methodist Church - 12 Marlborough St. (downtown Newport) I've taken my niece to the second location a few times. She's a special needs child that has a difficult time socializing. She really responds to Mister Christopher (that is what he has the children call him in class). He is very patient with all the children even kids that other parents may not know how to handle. I have a lot of respect for him as he has a CD of his own songs so you can practice dancing and singing at home with your kids. He also has the kids take home simple homework. Nothing too strenuous but an excellent way to have your children grow up with the expectation that you take work in your classroom and apply it at home. I have to add that when I first attended class with my niece I was a skeptical of Mister Christopher's methods. The classes seemed very childish. After attending it again and paying attention to his process and watching the other kids and my niece's reaction I was really impressed with him and the classes. He's very polite, engaging and easy to talk to. The class is suppose to be child like to capture your child's interest and make them comfortable so they can follow directions. When you first come to any class you and your child take off your shoes. So wear socks. Be prepared to pick your child up if they are very shy and have them dance with you if they can't (or won't) dance by themselves. Ask questions if you don't understand why Mister Christopher is doing something or if you can't hear. It can get noisy with the instruments at times but it's not all banging on drums or tambourines. Most of all relax and let Mister Christopher guide you through the class. Your child will really benefit from this class and Mister Christopher's attitude.

If you want a party with people sitting around, occasionally and grudgingly getting dragged to the…read moredance floor by their partner, then DO NOT hire Redline. The band was FANTASTIC, their playlist is amazing (like 300 songs - we found tons to request), they got the mood just right with quieter songs for the social hour and - after dinner - transitioned our party to a raucous, joyous, pull-out-all-the-stops dance celebration. The 3-piece horn section was amazing, the 2 singers were fantastic, and they kept the place rocking until the very last song. Our kids took over 1/2 the dance floor while the "old folks" commandeered the other half and it stayed packed all night, song-after-song. There was never that moment where everyone loses steam and sits down. As the night went on, even the single guys felt compelled to come out and join the fun. Months later, whenever the subject of our party comes up, we STILL get complements about the band. I can say in all honestly that they MADE the event!

We used Murray Hill Talent for all of our wedding music - Scott for our reception DJ and Infinity…read moreStrings Quartet for our ceremony/cocktail hour music. They were amazing across the board! The Murray Hill team was very helpful and attentive during the planning process and has an incredible suite of musicians and artists in their portfolio. The Infinity Strings Quartet has an enormous repertoire of songs to choose from, and they beautifully performed all of our selections perfectly. DJ Scott was awesome and kept a crowd on the dance floor all night long! He met our preferences perfectly, and we enjoyed every single song. He also managed our ceremony sound and was super easy and helpful to work with!

Scott is the man! Fixed my 335 back to its glory. Has a full professional studio and everything.read more

Scott is not only a great guitar player himself, but an incredibly gifted teacher. He really takes…read morethe effort to find out how to best help each individual student learn. I came to him as a casual player who wanted to improve my rock/blues playing. He quickly noticed what parts of my playing were holding me back, and showed me how to improve in those areas. Before taking lessons, I had learned a lot from Youtube and some college friends. I still think Youtube is a great tool, but nothing compares to having a good teacher in front of you. He came up with a personalized plan to help me improve my chops, as well as add to my guitar vocabulary. At the same time, he easily adapted by changing the day's lesson if I had something specific in mind. His lessons added much more structure to my practicing that I didn't have beforehand, which helped to improve my playing in many ways. Also, thanks to his lessons, I was confident when I played a short acoustic piece at my sister's wedding this summer. Scott has knowledge of many different aspects of guitar playing, so as I thought of different things I wanted to learn (from finger picking to pinch harmonics to setting up my guitar) he was always able to teach me. He's also a very informed gear-head. So as I was looking for a new electric guitar, and a couple of pedals, he had many good suggestions for me. I had taken lessons from someone else before finding Guitar Strength, and I can definitely say the difference was huge. Scott is clearly passionate about all things guitar, and he really enjoys helping others learn. Also, some of my favorite bands were recommended to me by him. I am in my mid-twenties, but I know Scott has students of all ages. I saw many younger students who had lessons before mine who were clearly enjoying themselves. I would definitely recommend Guitar Strength to anyone who is serious about improving themselves as a guitar (or bass) player, and as a musician in general. Whether you're a complete beginner, or have been playing in a band for years, a good teacher can help bring you to the next level.

Extremely unprofessional sales tactics and poor communication…read more Working with this management team, Mike Amado especially, was a frustrating experience from start to finish. We experienced high-pressure sales tactics early on--including an absolute refusal to shift a consultation meeting by even 24 hours so both my fiancé and I could attend. We were told that if we didn't lock in immediately, someone else would take the date at a higher rate. We were repeatedly pressured with claims that we'd "never find a band for this price" and told we had to sign within a day or two. The most concerning part was what came next: after all that intense pressure to commit immediately, communication completely stopped. They went radio silent for three full months without a single follow-up. Given the total lack of professional communication and the aggressive tactics, we assumed the band was unavailable and booked our entertainment elsewhere. Event planning is stressful enough without having to deal with high-pressure sales followed by months of ghosting. I would strongly advise prospective clients to look elsewhere.

We hired Entertainment Specialists for a photobooth at our wedding and a jazz trio at our welcome…read moreparty. They were incredibly responsive and professional during the planning process, which made the process seamless! I highly recommend the photobooth especially because our guests loved it! The photos were super high quality in black & white and guests had a lot of fun. The jazz trio was also the perfect addition to our welcome party!

Tim Perry helped me create one of the most unforgettable moments in my 9 year relationship. 3 days…read morebefore I had a planned surprise for my partner, I could no longer use the musician I had initially hired. Tim contacted me, also with a last minute cancellation, and worked diligently to help create the surprise of our dreams; there didn't seem to be a single song request that was outside of his wheelhouse (from Leon Bridges, to Louis Armstrong, Local Natives, Radiohead, and Bush), Tim seemed to be able to accommodate any song my little heart desired! Tim was also extremely easy to work with, friendly, responsive, and able to work within our budget. On the day of, Tim arrived, from Boston to NY, on time, needing no direction, and was playing the song we discussed as soon as my partner walked in for the surprise. It was truly a magical moment. Tim was fun to be around, especially during such an intimate moment between just my partner and I, knowing exactly when to engage, how to space the songs, and how to make us feel super comfortable in his presence. Thank you, Tim; the night was truly magical because of you! Do not hesitate to contact Tim, he won't let you down!

From the owner: Tim Perry Rocks is ready to perform at your upcoming event. Tim is an exceptional solo musician…read morewith a global reputation, having entertained audiences at various types of events. As an outstanding cover artist, you will be delighted by the extensive repertoire of music available for your party, which includes over 1000 songs and continues to expand. Tim is available to perform at events in Boston, Cape Cod, the Islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Florida. He is a passionate musician for hire who truly enjoys his craft. Opting for a solo musician or a band for your event is an excellent way to elevate the atmosphere and make your party truly great!

If it were possible, I would give Shine Band 10 stars, and i'm not kidding! Shine played at our…read morewedding reception this past November and we could not have been happier with their music. My husband and I had a wedding song which isn't really a frequent play, and John was more than willing to accommodate us and play our special song. It really made our night to have it as our wedding song! :) From start to finish, planning was an absolute breeze! John was extremely helpful in suggesting mother/son and father/daughter-in-law music. The mother/son pick turned out to be one of mom's favorite songs!! With only a few generic suggestions from us, the band played an amazing variety of music that suited us and every last guest. People we never expected to see dancing completely rocked the dance floor! I can honestly say that we left that night wondering what kind of party we can have next, just to have a reason to work with Shine Band again!! No DJ will ever compare to a live band, and Shine tops the charts!!! Thank you Shine for making our reception a night we will never forget!

The Shine Band was a pleasure to work with, and they kept everyone on the dance floor all night!…read moreOur venue offered us an hour of piano music during our cocktail hour, and Shine agreed to incorporate the piano into their playing (which was so flexible on their part, and really sounded incredible)! John is a true professional who will guide you through the planning process. He told us when he was going to be on vacation while we were planning, and answered every email and call within a few hours. We can't thank them enough!