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!

Chris played at our corporate reception at the San Francisco Mint on June 23, 2026. He did a…read morewonderful job of entertaining our crowd, who are typically more focused on networking, and changing the vibe from daytime sessions to a fun evening event. We were thrilled by his selection of songs as well - he played a song that was highly requested by my coworker and it made her night. While he was playing, an attendee let me know he recognized Chris from a wedding he played and said having Chris at our event was a sign of great taste! This is truly a great compliment to receive and a testament to Chris's talents. Could not recommend more!

Chris J. Nicklin was absolutely amazing! The music was on point all night, and he knew exactly how…read moreto keep the energy going and everyone enjoying themselves. On top of being a fantastic DJ, he's also a super nice guy and a pleasure to work with. If you're looking for a DJ who brings great music, a great vibe, and a wonderful personality, I highly recommend Chris J. Nicklin!

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.

Mariachi Tapatio performed at my son's wedding in San Jose and they were amazing. I coordinated…read morethe song list in advance and they performed each one beautifully. They were very professional and made the cocktail hour memorable.

Can't speak highly enough of this mariachi group: they played for my wedding over the last weekend…read moreand *everyone* loved them! They really brought the right festive energy and live music, even better than I could have imagined. They also agreed to play for us as we went "down the aisle" with a song we chose, and despite being entirely indoors, the music was just the right volume to celebrate without stopping conversations during social times. I'm thrilled to have had them as part of our special day and hope that this review gets them the attention they deserve for other events. Thank you all! ¡Muchas gracias a todos ustedes!

For my husband's birthday I hired Maricahi Viajero. From the start when we started to communicate…read moreby phone they were very professional. They had me a sign a contract and took the deposit money in person which not a lot of Mariachi's do. Some I have found out they want you to Zelle the deposit, I honestly don't feel comfortable to Zelle money to someone I don't even know. It's not a $25 deposit we are talking about. So when they said the meeting would be in person I was all for it. The day of the party came and they called me ahead of time to let me know they were running a few minutes behind. To me this was surprising because they were only 5 minutes late and that wasn't a problem. But I loved how they communicated every step of the way. Equally important was the performance. My husband enjoyed their music. The guests had nothing but good phrases to say about their music. Ppl were dancing and singing. I highly recommend Mariachi Viajero. Next time I need a Mariachi I know whom I will call.

He provided entertainment for our Son's Bar Mitzvah and did a great job. He sent over an MC (Matt)…read moreand a DJ (Paul) and everyone had a fantastic time. I recommend them highly

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!

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!