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!

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!

My Daughter used Entertainment Specialists and hired Natalie Joly for her Wedding. She is…read moreincredibly talented. She plays guitar and piano, sings beautifully, and provided the perfect DJ services for the reception. I'm sure Natalie is going to be a big deal in the Music business and my Daughter will be able to say "she played my Wedding"! She couldn't have been better.

East Coast Soul (The Stax) absolutely CRUSHED it on the stage on 12/12 and they were the highlight…read moreof our wedding night. We had so many people come up to us after the wedding to tell us how awesome the band was and how much fun they had dancing and singing their hearts out. I also wanted to call out the uplighting ECS provided and how fantastic it looked in the ballroom. East Coast Soul absolutely nailed it, the uplighting changed colors throughout the night and put out the best vibe for our reception. I would 100% recommend this group for any big event. They brought the energy and fun. THANK YOU ECS!

East Coast Soul is the absolute best, I can not recommend enough!! I had countless guests coming up…read moreto me throughout the night asking me where we found this group, saying this is the best wedding band they've ever heard. This is such a talented group of individuals, and you can tell they love what they do--you can feel their heart and soul in every song. I greatly appreciate that they were willing to learn a few songs specific for our wedding to help me surprise my groom, that was really special. Look no further, go with ECS.

Wow! I can not recommend Jazz in the Air enough. We had them play for our wedding ceremony and…read morereception a couple days ago and they were absolutely perfect if you're looking for some live jazz. All of our guests raved about how great they were. They play both traditional jazz music and a mix of some popular jazz & Latin hits (Frank Sinatra, etc). If you're looking for Sir Mixalot and some Rihanna, you'll have to look elsewhere because these guys have class! First off, Bob was incredibly great to work with. I probably only sent 2-3 emails and a couple phone calls at most about a year out, and a week before the wedding - just indicating what songs we wanted and to confirm some deposits and details. We are pretty much "roll with it" people and gave them the reigns on this one, they showed up and played exactly what we had hoped for. They had a flute and keyboard for our outdoor ceremony with lovely classical music and were perfectly on cue. They even took a lot of requests for songs from our guests during the reception (except for Portuguese music, haha! What did you expect, Auntie-in-law??). Our guests were certainly up and dancing all evening. Also, they didn't have a song in their repertoire (we chose a Chuck Berry song for our first dance) and they actually learned it for us! Lastly, the price was very exceptionally reasonable for the quality, their presentation and their talent. Why need a DJ when you can get such sophistication from live musicians? Highly, highly recommend for your wedding. Thanks, Bob Sabourin & Jazz in the Air!!

We've had Jazz in the Air play at our December holiday party at our hime for several years now and…read morethey are fantastic! They are prompt, professional, and extremely talented musicians. They work with their clients to provide the best selection of music and entertainment for the occasion. We will continue to use the Jazz in the Air band as long as we continue having our annual gathering. I would highly recommend them to provide a wonderful mix of jazz and popular tunes for your occasion.

I'm an adult who has been taking piano lessons through Page Music Lessons for just over a year now…read more Learning a musical instrument was something that I had always wanted to do growing up, but never had the opportunity to. When I made the decision that I was going to begin, I did a lot of research on different studios and instructors before I landed on Page Music Lessons. They are located on Newbury St which was extremely convenient (right off of Hynes Convention Center T Stop), they have great hours (which is important for me as a working professional) and their staff has excellent reviews from past and current students (would recommend reading these on their website, as it helped me to determine which instructor I wanted to work with). When I began taking lessons, I shared with my instructor, Pierre, that I was completely new to musical instruments - I didn't even know the difference between notes. He was extremely patient with me and started at the basics. Since this time, I have grown so much in both my ability to play and my knowledge of musical theory. In addition to teaching me classical pieces, Pierre allows me to bring pieces that I'm interested in learning to lessons and helps me to break them down. Not only has this been fun (would 100% recommend learning Just a Friend by Biz Markie on piano and whipping it out at your next social gathering), but really helps me to understand the theory side of music and how it can be applied to all different genres and time periods. With COVID, I have had some life changes and moved from Boston to the west coast. The studio and Pierre have been extremely flexible and understanding, helping me to move my lessons to a date and time that work for my new schedule and time zone. I would (and have!) whole heartily recommend Page Music Lessons to any adult who is looking to learn a musical instrument.

I'm 43 and started taking lessons as a total beginner on the guitar. My instructor, Matt…read morePennington, is a consummate professional and a skilled pedagogue. It was amazing to progress from strumming chords and being able to change my strings to understanding why certain songs work and writing my own song. I woke up one day and realized that I wasn't a beginner anymore. The staff at Page is super-organized, funny, and caring. What a great place--I can't recommend them enough.

I had the pleasure of attending Boston Circus Guild's "Reign of Revelry" for my birthday, and I was…read moreawestruck by the creativity, soul, and talent among these performers. Boston Circus Guild is not your usual circus; they offer up a whimsical story of mirth laced with mischief as they weave together scenes from our humdrum lives, but then give their own twist when housewives, bored businessmen, and even a shy girl in love transform into engaging, silly, and mesmerizing performers. "Honey I'm Home" brought us housewives in the midst of daily chores, brought to life by a mischievous clown and turned into bellydancers. "Writer's Block" followed a frustrated writer through her thought process, which took her into the air with gorgeous aerial acrobatics. "Passing Time at the Office" went from death-by-paperwork to crazy juggling antics and one very surprised boss. Of course, laced throughout the show was a brouhaha of Revelers, all lending their own manic joy to some of the acts (and helping with the seamless transition through the journey). Live music performed by Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching band brings the performances to life, and sets the tone of the circus perfectly. Spot-on timing brought another dimension to the performances. ENSMB is something to behold in their crazy, eclectic genius! "Reign of Revelry" is at the Somerville Armory next weekend as well, with shows on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 at 7:30 PM, with a family-friendly matinee on Saturday at 2 PM. Information is at www.bostoncircusguild.com. After enjoying such a cool show, I look forward to seeing more of Boston Circus Guild!

I cannot recommend Boston Circus Guild enough! I was tasked with planning our annual company party…read moreand we went with a circus sideshow theme. A colleague knew a few guild members and suggested I call. They were essential partners from the beginning, helping with venue selection and brainstorming ideas with us. For a very reasonable price, they created an evening that blew our guests away. Odd, fun, joyous, crazy, inspiring...everyone was transported to a unique and magical place. Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band is brilliant. They even connected us with a great DJ. I'm kind of in love with everyone. My only sadness is that it all ended far too quickly. If you want to create an event that people will talk about for a long time, you can't do better.

I learned more about playing blues and jazz guitar in a year and half of weekly lessons with Buddy…read morethan I did in the prior 30 years trying to learn on my own. Buddy is patient, knowledgable, and was flexible even when my work schedule got in the way. I'm so glad he was able to teach this old dog new tricks and licks!

Buddy Jones is unique in his ability to quickly assess a student's goals, learning style and…read moreability. It is not common that guitar instruction is custom-tailored to suit the student. Often times, there is a set routine to be followed - this can lead to the student losing interest or focus along the way and treating the lessons as mundane. A big plus to Buddy's teaching style is that he is an amazing player - this is not always a given for an instructor, even if one has formal training and years of practice. It is very apparent that Buddy has a high level of natural ability and an incredible ear. Beyond the great teaching and playing, Buddy cares about his students and has an impressive memory regarding the personal tastes, development and even conversations had during lessons. I highly recommend contacting Buddy Jones if you wish to elevate your knowledge of the instrument and become a genuinely better player.

I sent an email to Hink Studios on something of a whim. I was a songwriter looking to cut an album…read morewith a shoestring budget, no band, and some crummy acoustic demoes I banged out on my computer. When Ryan wrote me back, I was shocked at how receptive he was to the prospect, vague as it was. But Ryan set me up with a tight session band, booked studio time efficiently so as not to go over my budget, and produced the record, hitting the nail on the head for the project's genre. Working with Ryan and Niki is never anything short of a blast. However psyched you are about whatever you're working on, they will match your enthusiasm and you'll see the difference in the results. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone on the fence about persuing a project like I was.

Hink Creations was the best marketing move that I made in 2010 upon starting RARE Moving & Trucking…read moreCompany, Inc. It simply took sitting down with Niki Michaels to take a theoretical concept I had and witness her breathe life into RARE Moving and Trucking Company. I take great pride seeing my trucks throughout Boston and beyond the Massachusetts borders. Niki's constant help with website designing, upkeep of site and constant positive energy has helped to propel RARE Moving & Trucking to the positive reviews on Yelp and Angie's List Super Service Award 3 years in a row. It is with humility and gratitude that I write this review for Hink Creations as Niki helps our company on our national campaign. - Thank you, Kamaul Reid - Owner of RARE Moving & Trucking Company, Inc.

THIS BAND IS AMAZING! The BEST live band ever, especially at a wedding where they kept the dance…read morefloor full from start to finish. The male and female singers were equally amazing and sang everything from 80s and 90s hits to current songs. Their energy is unmatched and the band is great! Everyone there agreed they were the best band we have ever seen to keep a dance floor going all night!

Men in Black is THE BEST BAND to get your celebration started and keep the party going. From start…read moreto finish they were easy to work with, helped us plan the timing of everything....then got EVERYONE on the dance floor- even those who don't dance! They definitely know how to get all to join in and have an amazing time! My daughter's wedding was PERFECT (at Beauport hotel in Gloucester which was also amazing) and I would not have chosen any other band to play at her wedding. I am still getting text messages raving about everything! I don't think the band even took a break! HIGHLY RECOMMEND