Los vienjones was amazing and were amazing musicians and great fun people…read more It was so fun and I would recommend any time having them included at your celebration! Thank you all!!!

Los Viejones were amazing! We hired them for my mom's birthday party and they truly made the…read morecelebration so much fun. They showed up early to set up, were very professional, and kept everyone entertained throughout the party. They did an incredible job and really made my mom's birthday extra special. Highly recommend them for any celebration!

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!

I had such an amazing experience with Mariachi Trio Estrellas De Oro! I hired them for a surprise…read morebirthday party at a restaurant patio in Mill Valley and it was better than I could have imagined. I arrived only moments before the guest of honor and the band was ready to go--they started playing right after the big "surprise" and it made it so special! Rigo was super easy to work with, and all of the setup coordination was between Rigo and the restaurant directly. Very talented group of guys, the party was an absolute hit. Thank you Rigo and Mariachi Trio Estrellas De Oro!

Where do I begin with a review for this guy?…read more Not going with Chris is a mistake. Chris isn't here to do the bare minimum. Chris is here because he loves doing his job. What I see in Chris is a person who not only love his chosen field but is obsessed with quality and constantly bettering himself for both himself and his customers. He is extremely kind, likeable, and constantly surprising in such a good way. But lets discuss details! I met Chris after seeing his advertisements - I chose him within moments. Fortunate for us, he chose us back. Chris brings a wonderful combination of fingerstyle guitar talent as well as DJ skills. The guitar work was incredible and the videos don't do it justice. My guests loved every moment of it. On a personal level, Chris connected with me and my [wife] immediately. He invested personally, even going so far as to learn multiple songs from scratch (some without existing tabs), specifically for our wedding. He did so even when told it was not expected at all. In terms of DJ skills - I would not have ever guessed he was new. Chris immerses in the individual taste of the customer and delivers a seamless experience for the party. He even deviated when needed (after checking with us for permission) to give what he felt was the best touch to his set lists. It was a deeply personal set list and he honored that thoroughly. He managed to get a large crew of introverts on the dance floor in a way I feared was not possible. We didn't have a wedding planner. Chris let us lean on him heavily - talking with us about ceremony management, reception management, and even acted as our MC for the evening. He came with equipment and set ups for multiple locations and was clearly beyond prepared. Again. It's a mistake not going for Chris. Getting him for less than $10,000 is a steal. Chris delivered in a way I just was not expecting - and I cannot recommend him more.

Trust me, just hire Chris!!…read more My husband and I worked with Chris to play at our wedding ceremony. He is very easy going and it is a delight working with him! He has a vast list of songs that he knows by heart, and it was great to see a variety of music genres/artists we can select from. We had 2 calls with him: 1 during our initial booking, and then another a few weeks prior to finalize event details and timeline. In terms of equipment, he does provide a lapel microphone and wireless microphone - this was a huge plus as we were able to seamlessly work with him on providing the audio system for our ceremony. Many of our wedding guests RAVED about him afterwards, and truly thankful to have Nick at our morning ceremony to help create the fairytale vibe. He is a valuable vendor to have, and something about live music just adds to the vibe for every event. Thank you so much, Chris!! I highly recommend booking him for your wedding or other events!!

This is the second time we have hired Mariachi Tapatio, once for my wedding 9 years ago and now a…read morefew weeks ago for my in-laws anniversary. Both times they have been amazing, putting on a performance that caught everyone's attention and we have been getting compliments since.

Mariachi Tapatío was one of the highlights of our wedding at Cavallo Point. We asked them for…read moresomething unusual: a mariachi arrangement of a Kingdom Hearts song. They didn't just say yes, they nailed it. Hearing that melody played on trumpets, violins, and guitars brought my wife and me close to tears, and our guests who recognized it were blown away. All they asked was that we send the request a little ahead of time, which was completely fair for a custom piece. They also went above and beyond on logistics. Our ceremony lawn sits up a hill, and they hiked up with all their instruments without a single complaint, then played like they'd been standing there all day. Professional, warm, and incredibly talented.

They play and sing very well I have my event and all my guest are delighted…read more They come on time I'm really recommended!!!!!!!!

We hired this mariachi band for my wife's birthday party, and they absolutely exceeded our…read moreexpectations. From the moment they arrived, they brought incredible energy and created such a fun, lively atmosphere for everyone. Their performance was excellent -- great vocals, beautiful instrumentation, and a fantastic song selection that kept everyone engaged. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do, and that energy really made the celebration special. They were also very professional, punctual, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. If you're looking for a mariachi group that will elevate your event and leave your guests impressed, I highly recommend them. We would definitely book them again! -- Contratamos a este mariachi para la fiesta de cumpleaños de mi esposa y superaron completamente nuestras expectativas. Desde el momento en que llegaron, trajeron una energía increíble y crearon un ambiente muy alegre y divertido para todos. Su presentación fue excelente -- muy buenas voces, instrumentos impecables y una selección de canciones que mantuvo a todos entretenidos. Se nota que realmente disfrutan lo que hacen, y esa energía hizo que la celebración fuera aún más especial. Además, fueron muy profesionales, puntuales y fáciles de coordinar durante todo el proceso. Si estás buscando un mariachi que eleve tu evento y deje a tus invitados impresionados, los recomiendo totalmente. ¡Sin duda los volveríamos a contratar!

Joel is great to work with and he really shines as an MC. He has so much experience with leading…read moreparties for adolescents and that is likely not a skill you find around every corner! He made my daughter's party so fun and meaningful back in 2023, and we are hiring him and his team again to do the party for my son this summer!

When I was asked by Joel Nelson himself how were the DJs he dispatched to my son's Bar Mitzvah, I…read moretold him, in one word...fantastic! From start to finish, Joe and Jovan were easy to work with, helpful, fun, and whatever I asked them to do, they did it without flinching. Joe did a wonderful job of leading the Jewish traditional dancing while Javon was great with the kids, leading the games. His break dancing was off the hook! Best of all, their pacing of the evening was spot on. I would definitely use them again!

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent! They came to my son's baby gender reveal party. As guests…read morearrived, they were playing, it was a wonderful welcome to all. Coordinating w Maria was easy, they all looked elegant and professional. It was a wonderful idea to have them! . THANK YOU Mariachi San Carlos!

Mariachi San Carlos is absolutely fantastic! Their vocals are amazing, and they performed all the…read moreclassic favorites with incredible energy. I highly recommend booking them for any special occasion!

I went to Starving Musician (Santa Clara) in search of an electric drum amplifier and an Epiphone…read moreSheraton. I was in luck this day as I found both a brand new e-drum amplifier and a used Sheraton at fair prices. Looking the guitar over I noticed the nut for the instrument jack was loose and asked that it be tightened prior to purchasing. On a semi-hollow & hollow body guitars this can be a tedious task, hence why I asked for assistance. The guitar tech, Dimitri, stopped what he was doing and went above and beyond my expectations to remedy the problem. It was not a quick fix and he kept me updated throughout the process. Starving Musician is my first stop when looking for music gear. They have been around as long as I can remember and offer the best trade-in value for your used gear. Always a great experience.

Basically a great place for nice condition used equipment at decent prices with sales people to…read morehelp you with your selection. You can also sell some of your stuff here. However, sometimes.... ? A few days ago, I got this... I came in to sell or consign an 8 track reel to reel Tascam 38 in hardly used, pristine condition, value $800-1,000+. I was told that they do not sell this kind of thing and to go to Rasputin or Street Light. ????

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!

I cannot say enough how much I love my wedding day and Daphna and Bruce were certainly a big part…read moreof it. I knew exactly that I wanted to walk down the aisle to a violin playing in the background. There's something about live music, especially strings that add so much elegance and romance to the setting. For the most part, I worked only with Daphna from beginning to end. Bruce showed up ready to go at the wedding. Daphna was very professional and so pleasant to work with from the get go. Our process consisted of an initial meeting, which was a phone call in our case, and a final phone call closer to the wedding day to finalize music selections. We were not only limited to these 2 meetings, she was also available in between those times if we had any questions and she was always very responsive. Her vast knowledge in music was helpful when we couldn't decide for our recessional song. Additionally, she was more than willing to listen to our ideas and learn new music if needed. Her years of experience showed in the way she handled our questions (lots of it) and the outcome of our ceremony. I still get chills when I reflect back standing in my bridal room waiting to come out and I hear Daphna and Bruce start to play Pachebel's Canon in D. I couldn't be happier and I'm so happy I found them!

I was pretty set on having a string quartet play during my wedding ceremony. But I had contacted a…read morecouple and after a few emails, they stopped responding, so my mom (who was helping me plan my wedding) took to Yelp to do some searching. Along came Music by Daphna. Daphna was extremely prompt in answering the first emails, and met with us in her home to go over what I wanted. My wedding was in a church, but my husband and I don't have a traditional, romantic, lovey-dovey relationship, so I didn't want that kind of music. I had very specific ideas about what I wanted, and Daphna assured me the music I wanted would be beautiful and that she and her partner Bruce would learn any songs I wanted, as long as they thought they could do them justice with just the violin and guitar duo. I chose my songs in early March, and then about a month before the October wedding, I had a revelation and wanted something totally different - I emailed Daphna and she was more than willing to work with me. I chose modern songs that reflected my personality and the relationship I have with my family, my bridal party, and mostly, my husband. Our mothers were seated to "Nine in the Afternoon" by Panic! At The Disco (I had originally chosen "Cocoon" by Jack Johnson) Our bridal party processed to "God Only Knows What I'd Be Without You" by the Beach Boys (I had originally chosen the theme from the God Father) I walked in with my father to "Everlong" by The Foo Fighters Our recessional was "That's Amore" by Dean Martin & "The Tarantella" Everyone remarked at how lovely the music was, and how much it fit our lives together and my personality. I would hire Daphna to do my wedding again in a heart beat! She was everything I expected and SO MUCH MORE! If you're at a loss for finding someone for you wedding, cocktail hour, or anything in between, you should definitely meet with you. I'll be looking for an excuse to hire her in the future!