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

So easy to coordinate, great price, perfect in every way. Not one worry. Highly recommend!!! We…read moreused Joe for a DJ--put together a lovely play list for a COL.

The band was great! Easy to work with and very professional. We would definitely have them again…read moreand have referred them to our club.

Musical Heart Strings was absolutely amazing for our wedding! They customized the music perfectly…read moreto fit both mine and my husband's personalities and interests, including beautiful Zelda and Star Wars pieces that meant so much to us and our guests. Despite our limited timeline, they were incredibly professional, responsive, and efficient throughout the entire process. Everything felt seamless and thoughtfully coordinated. Their performance added such a magical and personal touch to our ceremony, and we received so many compliments from guests afterward. Highly recommend to anyone looking for talented musicians who are flexible, professional, and truly care about making your event feel special and unique!

I am so impressed with the music provided by Musical Heart Strings for the wedding reception I…read morecoordinated. They played a vast repertoire of music, from classical, to contemporary, to video game and movie theme music. They were kind, professional, and flexible. I highly recommend it!

Zeb and his team exceeded every expectation at our August 2nd, 2025 wedding in Monterey. For…read morestarters, he brings a great blend of laid-back willingness to meet any idea or request, with a sharp music acumen and event expertise. He worked with us during each step of the planning process, never pressing, to amplify our vision. A special shout out for a meaningful family/bridal party/etc. song. Playing a particular remix of a song we like. Nailing down particular subgenres during each stage of the night. Attentive to our song dislikes and "no plays". But at the same time, adding his expert feel and live touch for what the crowd was wanting. Zeb and his team built standout moments - our crowd even started a room-wide conga line (who does that anymore?). And a shout-a-long of Bohemian Rhapsody as our closer for the night. And the live sax fusion... everyone kept commenting about that being their favorite part of the night. At the same time, he simplified all of our anxieties in what can be a whale of a planning process. He got our mindset/vision immediately and was the perfect amount of helpful in steering us to the best party ever.

This review is entirely overdue, but much deserved for Zebuel, Lindsey, and the amazing and…read moreextremely talented team behind Sounds Elevated. Zebuel is not only an amazing musician and DJ, but also the curator of event excellence. He brought to life with his team a NOLA influenced second-line to keep our wedding celebrations alive post ceremony, heading into the reception with instruments and all the bells & whistles. Not only was this an epic highlight for our guests, but something my husband and I only thought could happen in our dreams! He truly listened to our wants/needs with flawless execution, but above all else, went above & beyond to ensure this was the best day/night of our lives. From lighting, a DJ/live instrument fusion, and photography from So Good Photobooth, we could not recommend this Team more for your next special event ~ whether corporate or personal! Because of this Team, we had an unforgettable and picture-perfect event filled with our favorite people and the musical experience of our lifetime. Thank you Sounds Elevated for rockin us forward into marriage & beyond!

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.

Katrina, Ben, and Bob played for both our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in August 2023. They…read morewere fantastic, easy to work with, and played beautifully. She has a huge list of songs to choose from and we had so much fun deciding which songs to walk down the aisle to. We LOVED the contemporary options in her repertoire (definitely 'Bridgerton' vibes). She is also on Youtube- watching/listening to her videos got us so excited for our music! I would recommend Katrina & Team in a heart beat. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Katrina again and I can't wait until I have another event where her team can play!

Katrina (violin) and her partner (cello) did an amazing job at our one hour city hall ceremony!…read morePrior to the wedding Katrina worked with me in planning a list of songs for our ceremony and even learned some new songs for us, throughout the entire process she was very responsive. I definitely recommend her and her partners to anyone looking for great musicians!

I hired David for a client gala that my company held in St. Helena - he was on time, professional,…read moreself-sufficient in setting up and provided great entertainment for our guests He's amazingly talented...highly recommend him if you're hosting an event in the Napa area.

I saw David play many times, such a great vibe and talented artist. He's as good as it gets!read more

Adyden Graham is an amazing singer/ songwriter musician. I…read morehave had the pleasure of hearing him on many occasions, both solo and with his dynamic band. My personal favorite is when he brings his Cellist and Violinist with him. Now that's one sweet sound. His newest CD release 'Wooden Bones' has been my binging obsession since it came out. The more I hear it the more I love it. Someday soon, I'll be able to say "Yeah, Adyen Graham, I remember him before he got wicked famous". Check him out.

Ayden Graham and his band mates were so sensational for our summer soirée party. This is an ultra…read moreprofessional, top-notch band with incredible musicality and with really nice people to boot! They brought musical magic to our event and made it a totally unforgettable experience. From toddlers to folks in their 80s, it was truly a good time for all. The whole process from beginning to end was extremely smooth. Ayden was very communicative and made certain he understood the meaning of the event, the tone of our crowd and then he completely over delivered! We were amazed and thanking our good fortune to be in the hands of someone so talented. We couldn't recommend them more highly for any event that needs great music to give it the right touch.

We hired these awesome performers for my father in law's 70th birthday. And am so glad I did, coz…read morethat changed to mood totally. Very nice live music with some added singing made us all enjoy the evening and get up and dance. And there was "dhol" as well from Puran Singh. Both father (KG Singh) and son (Puran Singh) are very talented musicians. Thanks very much for making it a memorable milestone birthday for my father in law.

Puran and Kukoo were the reason my sangeet and Baraat (Bharat) were so great. Live Indian music is…read morea real thing and it's awesome. They played classic Indian high energy hits and had the dance floor rocking all night long.