We had a duo string for our wedding at Casa Loma. They did an amazing job during playing all the…read moresongs that we had requested for our ceremony. My husband and I would highly recommend their service to anyone who is looking for that special touch to their wedding ceremony.

There is a great moment in the 2008 James Bond film "Quantum of Solace", when a villain (having…read morewitnessed a number of collaborators quickly exiting a opera performance upon being outed as enemies by Bond) calmly turns to his wife and says, "Tosca isn't for everyone." There is no question that going to the opera - or symphony, in this case - inspires the same response. Live musical performances are definitely an acquired taste, and I don't fault anyone for not being able to make it through two sustained hours of music. I've dabbled in symphony performances before, having attended several Toronto Symphony Orchestra performances over the last decade, but 2018 was the first year I decided to make visiting the Mississauga Symphony (which operates out of the Living Arts Centre) a regular habit. (Full disclosure: I was able to attend several of the performances via complimentary tickets offered by the staff, due in part to my work with newspapers. I paid for two others over the course of the year.) I attended several shows this year, including the Sounds of Star Wars, Ole! The Music of Spain & Latin America, MÁ VLAST: Music of the Czech Homeland, In Memorium: A Remembrance Day Concert and the most recent, Highlights from Messiah. In all five cases, I've been amazed by the caliber of the performers, the leadership by Maestro Denis Mastromonaco and the quality of the sound in Hammerson Hall. During these performances, I've had to force myself to take in the music and appreciate it more, because it's always a very different experience listening to a work front-to-back, instead of being able to skip around when listening to the same piece on a website or place like Youtube. Hearing Highlights from Messiah (or, as Mastromonaco said before the performance, "Messiah on fast-forward) live was a very unique experience, buoyed by the talents of the four soloists that piped up intermittently between bursts of choral chants from the Miss. Chamber Choir. A fantastic performance all around. I have continued to make the MSO a favored destination over the last year, as it has provided some of the most memorable entertainment in recent memory. Don't believe me? Try visiting during the annual Star Wars concert, when the fan-run 501st Legion runs a costume contest in-between some of the classic tunes played by the full symphony. (Note to anyone listening - please play "Escape from Cloud City" next time. Please?) While the tickets may not necessarily be cheap, they do provide a fantastic experience and quality entertainment if you appreciate live music. Well worth a look.

I have been able to watch a least two concerts a year by the MSO. They continue to remain…read moreconsistent with their program by being uplifting, energizing, highly educational and having great variety. Last weekend I saw their concert, Spring Danse Sacree et profane, by Debussy, was a really beautiful and well balanced performance that featured Erica Goodman on harp. Goodman, followed the work with a solo encore piece depicting a watery theme. I was mesmerized by her technical virtuosity on the harp. Dvorak's Symphony No. 6 had great contrast between the bold, biting movements against the more serene and tranquil movements. A very exciting ending! I am looking forward to the next show, music of Star Wars!

The St. Royals were the heart and soul of our reception. I can't imagine the night without them,…read moreand can't recommend them enough. We're from out of town, so it was their website that initially won us over; this was clearly an amazing group of performers, and their song selection was precisely what we were hoping for. From there, we got into Skype contact with James, who was immediately charming, obliging, and very practical. Which set another precedent: that this is a group of professionals. There was zero friction in the preparation. Could they travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake? Absolutely. And stay late? Sure. Learn a song? Yes. Accommodate a father-daughter dance, pause their set for a brief ceremony at midnight, play something on loop for a traditional Slovakian wedding dance? No problems. And they had recommendations and advice at every turn. The day of, they showed up early and handled all their prep. They managed to tiptoe in during the speeches, perfectly timed for the first dance. A miscue on our part was handled in stride, and all night they were totally attentive to both us and our guests. It goes without saying that the music was incredible, that everyone was up and dancing, that the vocalist was out of this world and that our man James killed it on trumpet. Having the St. Royals relieved us of so much worry. We had no qualms about relying on them, and our experience bore that out: they were consummate professionals, and amazing performers. Our guests are still raving about the quality of the music. And please, whatever you do: don't forget the brass.

We hired the Dave Murphy Band for our wedding and they were excellent. They had a large repertoire…read moreof song and gave us the full list to select from. They had a great feel for the crowd and knew how to keep them going. They were energetic, engaging and of course strong musicians as well. I would not hesitate to recommend them for your occasion.

Great company! I was helping my sister to put together her wedding last April and completely got…read morebehind the schedule with finding and booking the music so these guys literally saved my life :) To satisfy my sister's demands, trust me...it's a challenge, but walla music caught the idea right away. We used their musicians for the reception, cocktail and for the ceremony and it was freaking great. The music, the sound the service - everything.... I'm so grateful to them, really... less words more deeds and great music :) People are still talking about the atmosphere at the wedding ceremony ...and i'm telling you, 90 percent it was because of the music. Thank you guys!

We're still reeling that our wedding was only a week ago -- it truly was the party of a lifetime!…read more Lucie was an absolute dream to work with. From the start, she collaborated with us to weave our eight-years-in-the-making playlist into the night, and she completely nailed it. Every song hit perfectly, the transitions were seamless, and her MC'ing kept the energy high and the flow effortless. We lost count of how many guests came up to tell us how incredible the music was -- and they were right! The vibe, the pacing, the way she read the crowd... it couldn't have been more us. If you're looking for a DJ who can mix talent, intuition, and pure fun -- Lucie's the one. We can't wait to dance to her beats again, hopefully during Pride season 2026! -- Drew & Jared

We reached out to Dialed in DJs after we heard them at our friend's wedding. We got in touch with…read moreLucie and she was friendly, professional, and easy-going from the start. We booked with her and then met up a few months later in person to discuss our musical tastes. She TOTALLY "got us" and our vibe and made some great suggestions on what to play, including introducing us to Lizzo. After meeting with her in person, we felt so excited to dance at our wedding! Day of, working with Lucie was perfect. She set up equipment outside for our ceremony and inside for cocktail hour. She is a total professional, which was especially evident when we noticed that our processional song was running out before we walked down the aisle (our coordinator mis-timed it) and Lucie seemlessly looped the song back. We also had Lucie take on some of the MC skills and she was awesome, not to mention very understanding when it came to all of my last minute emails beforehand. When it came to the actual dance floor it was amazing, I actually never left the dance floor! Our friends are still talking about the awesome playlist, and the older crowd too!  We had so much on our minds day of and it was amazing that Lucie set everything up/tore down and did everything so perfectly that we didn't even need to think about it! I definitely had some "wedding vendor regret" and Dialed in DJs was NOT one of them. Lucie was friendly, professional, up beat, and I highly recommend her! Thanks Lucie!

Charismatic, energetic, and imaginative performers, NorthFIRE Circus stages a spellbinding fire…read moreshow. Isabella Hoops and Maggie Haze are two of the names I remember. They're all amazing visual artists and acrobats who are mesmerizing when they perform alongside Dr. Draw, an electric violinist. We enjoyed seeing fire being juggled and hula-hooped and we gasped and moaned as part of the chorus. All spectators clapped and cheered as three female gymnasts performed visually stunning sequences in near perfect synchronicity. It's a world class spectacle and we're fortunate to have NorthFIRE dwelling among us.

You guys rocked it last night! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding day…read moreso special! The 12 piece band exceeded our expectations, then some! Your professionalism made the night so perfect and easy for us! Kudos to you and all the amazing musicians. Patrick & Corrie

We hired Stereo flavour for our wedding in Early May 2015. I am a self obsessed music nerd. In fact…read moreI play guitar/bass/drums in a rock combo called The Fitzroy Terrors. I've been banging around in the local music scene since i was 15 years old. I know bands, I know music gear and I was 100 % satisifed with this musical purchase, trust me I have a lot of Fender's and Gibsons... It was essential for us to hire a band as we had been to so many weddings that had the standard DJ and it's... it's... not good. Humans need to make music to REALLY get people to GROOVE. The same old thing was not going to do our wedding. We sifted through over 65 demos and Stereoflavour was the pick of the bunch. Great website with good demos. Our venue so happened to have an excellent stage and lighting rig. We wanted to make sure everyone had a great time dancing and having fun. Stereoflavour provided in spades. Their youthful vigour and sweet harmonies had butts'a'shaken all night long!! In my circle of friends, we would refer to a band like this as "tight". Always on the beat, playing very danceable versions of all our favourite songs. The Drums and Bass were always on point, pumping the grooves and keeping that ever so precious meter always steady and right 'there'. Soulful Sax played with great attitude mixed with tasteful guitar licks. Clean male harmonies splashed in and out, as he really laid some sweet Strat tones. That fully layered approach to their presentation really makes the songs pop. We were very impressed with the 2 female lead vocalists, as they put down some of the finest melodies and harmonies that thrilled my music loving friends and family. It was spectacular. All of their equipment was of great caliber in terms of sound quality and appearance, no metal shredder stuff that might offend. The volume was under control, our venue is a performance space so it naturally lent it's acoustic brilliance. It helped the music flow without any annoying echo! With 3 lead singers, 2 female and 1 male, keyboards (complete with Keytar for you music nerds!!) guitar,bass,drums and killer saxophone player we got a great show and huge response from the audience/guests! The energy from the dance floor was being shared on the stage and we were all rewarded with an awesome night! Stacey was brilliant to deal with. Professional, on time, and kept a very open communication with us. She was reliable and We got exactly what We paid for. The best Toronto cover band for the best price. She really did deliver and She is a phenomenal singer and keyboard player. She gives Jordan Rudess a run for his money (If you know who that is, then you know...She's "that" kind of good :) We would never hesitate to recommend this group. If you are thinking of hiring this group. Make no mistake. It will take your big day to the next level. Do it. Bryan & Patty 05/09/15