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.

We hired Mariachi Trío Estrellas de Oro for my friend's wedding, and they were absolutely amazing…read morefrom start to finish! Rigo was my main contact, and he was so friendly, caring, and incredibly easy to communicate with. Our venue had very poor cell service, which made coordinating a surprise performance a bit tricky--but Rigo went above and beyond. He even called ahead of time to make sure he had the exact location and understood where he needed to be so everything would go smoothly. Despite the challenges, they showed up right on time, patiently waited for the perfect moment, and completely made the bride's day. It was such a special surprise, and they executed it flawlessly. On top of that, they played an extra song so the couple could have a first dance moment--which wasn't even planned--and it ended up being one of the most memorable parts of the night. We will absolutely be hiring Rigo and the group again in the future. Highly, highly recommend!

Wow. We are so grateful we hired this fabulous, talented and fun trio for my mom's 90th birthday…read morecelebration. Everyone LOVED them. We sang along to well loved songs and heard new ones. My husband was even able to play guitar with them for a song. They were on time. Communication was great. Great for any celebration calling for an entertaining and engaging band!!

Rose did an incredible job for our wedding at Elliston Vineyards. She goes above and beyond, she…read moretruly enjoys what she does. She enjoys the music and the happiness it brings out. Rose has a huge list of songs to choose from, and is willing to learn other songs to accommodate to you. She did two for us, she did purpose by Justin Bieber for me to walk down the aisle and for when my groom and I were walking down from the ceremony she performed best I ever had by Drake. I was impressed with how generous, kind, and caring rose is. Rose has phenomenal talent! You made my ceremony a memory I can never forget with the performance you gave us. I highly recommend Rose for all weddings and events!!!

Amazing performer . Amazing personality . Excellent musician. Strongly recommend for any event .read more

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

Robert is an excellent teacher. After two years of online lessons I was stagnant in my progress and…read moremy playing ability doubled in two months of lessons. He plays several styles of music on acoustic, electric and bass guitar. At $50/week lessons are a great value!

Robert is an awesome guitar teacher!. His lessons are exceptional and are the best lessons I have…read morehad, I making much more progress with his approach than I had with previous lessons.. I have learned guitar practice techniques that are really helping. He has an effective approach teaching the most important guitar theory concepts In addition he provides lesson notes. Robert is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable guitarist and is an exceptional teacher. I give him my highest recommendation!

Bay Area Strings played at our wedding and I couldn't have asked for more. During planning, Jen was…read morevery easy to work with, responded quickly to questions, and has an amazing repertoire of songs to choose from. Her team showed up early to the wedding to ensure they had plenty of time to setup, and started right on time. They played so beautifully that I'd would've thought it was a recording had my fiance (now wife!) not mentioned that it was the quartet playing. We performed all our dances with the quartet's music, and they played flawlessly. Jen also rearranged one of the songs to fit our choreography. I would recommend Bay Area Strings to anyone looking for a quartet for any events. Jen is an exceptional Cellist, and her team members are top talent as well.

We used Bay Area Strings for our wedding at the Berkeley City Club, and they were absolutely…read moreincredible. Jen was so easy to work with--responsive, organized, and happy to play all the songs we requested. Having them there truly made the day feel even more magical. They play beautifully and created such an elegant, romantic atmosphere for our ceremony and reception. We received so many compliments from our guests. I would 100% recommend Bay Area Strings for any special event!

DJ Rod was absolutely wonderful to work with and made sure our wedding felt like us, flowed…read moreperfectly, and had a really fun dance floor! He was so kind, and helped us work through the details of our ceremony, music choices, and overall vibe. His consultative approach ensured that every part of the day felt personalized, from the seamless transitions during the ceremony to the perfect playlist for the reception. Rod's attention to detail was unmatched--he made sure every song choice, announcement, and cue was exactly right. He went above and beyond to make sure we felt at ease and that everything was perfectly timed. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had! If you're looking for a DJ who is professional, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making your day special, DJ Rod is the one to go with. We couldn't be happier with our experience!

My husband and I were so happy we hired Rod for our wedding back in May! He is incredibly…read moreorganized, hands-on, and friendly, which made the entertainment planning process so simple for us. My husband is extremely picky about music (his Do Not Play list was infamously 5 hours long...) and Rod worked really well with him to put together the best playlists. One of our guests was a wedding planner herself and commented on how impressed she was by our DJ in particular. The music was always right on queue, never too loud or quiet, well mixed, always matching the energy at the moment, etc. - all things she said she rarely sees done flawlessly throughout the day. We've had so many compliments on the music and particularly on how incredible the dance floor was! The energy he helped curate was pure magic, and we could not have been more thrilled with how it all turned out. We also chose to do a photo booth and it was such a hit with our guests. Athelie and their son did a great job and provided lots of fun prompts for everyone! Overall, we were so impressed with the Grapevine team and couldn't be happier with the decision to work with them. (Photos: @marcblondinphotography)

The 2nd best place in Sonoma County to buy a guitar. The 1st being Tall Toad Music in downtown…read morePetaluma. Zone has got all the production line quality name brand guitars, amps, effects, etc... Prices are fair, people are nice. A really good place for beginner guitar players to start. Advanced Jazzbo players & vintage guitar collectors will not find anything here of interest.

Had to rent a wireless mic for a wedding this past weekend, and Zone came through. Knowledgeable…read morestaff that never made me feel like an idiot for not knowing certain terms that I actually did but acted as though I didn't. I like to test people... What can I say? Specifically, Memo helped me out and was as cool as a cucumber on ice. I've purchased guitars, strings, tuners, amps, picks, and... all sorts of things from Zone, and as far as Sonoma County goes... There's no better music store. Although... Tall Toad deserves mention.

AMAZING, talented and friendly group! As a Tapatio,…read moreMariachis are part of our upbringing and Mariachi Nueva Generacion is one of the best Mariachis my family has ever had play. My mom arranged the group for my wedding and was asked for 2 hours, 10 piece and they totally showed up and showed out!!! Amazing musicians and so professional. They even wore suits that matched our wedding colors! They were literally amazing! 100% recommend!

Fast responds! Professional! Attentive and understanding of ones needs and request!…read moreThank you