Nova Jazz Band

Cash only live music, a good saloon. My wife found it and we wandered in, a great bit of history.read more

The music beckoned is from across the street!! We followed it to The Saloon and were delighted!…read moreStrolled in, were greeted by the bartender, ordered $5 gin and tonics and proceeded to listen to Highwater Blues and make new friends! A fun stop!

0.9 km•North Beach/Telegraph Hill

Mitch Polzak with bartender. Such a great show!!

The bar. Notice the cut up beer boxes posted so you know what they have.

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Keys Jazz Bistro

4.7(111 reviews)

I attended the Peter Horvath Trio on 7/30/2026. The band was great: Peter on piano, Dan Feiszli on…read morebass, and Jason Lewis on drums. The sound system was good. However, I did need to relocate to a seat further from the stage to get good acoustics. One issue with these concerts; the main headliner is always announced, but you have no idea who will accompany the headliner talent; it seems like the headliner assembles the rest of the band at the very last minute, based on who in the area happens to be available. I lucked out with great bass and drum players.

For my birthday week, I decided to celebrate one night with some good music with one of my dear…read morefriend. We went during the performance of Mary Stallings and she was great! I really liked the exhibition of her and her musicians, especially because we were seated in front. We also enjoyed a glass of wine sharing the beef pie (it was good, but a little bit small). I'm sure I'll come back to enjoy other music and food.

0.8 km•North Beach/Telegraph Hill

Cocktails and snacks

Waiting for the band to go on. Beautiful venue. Had a spectacular evening.

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Peter Horvath Trio on 7/30/2026. With Dan Feiszli on bass, and Jason Lewis on drums.

Jazz at Pearl's

4.0(1 review)

1.0 km•Chinatown

Tupelo

3.4(341 reviews)

Passed by Tupelo while strolling around North Beach on a thursday night. They had live music…read moreplaying, so I had to check it out. Crowd was good lively but not too packed. The place offers a good variety of food options and a solid selection of beers and cocktails. There's plenty of seating : bar stools, regular tables, and a few high-tops. The band that night was superb. They played lots of classics, and one of my favorites was "Valerie." I got a cranberry vodka, a bit watered down for my taste, but overall not a big deal. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something fun and easygoing to do in the area.

Bar closes at 2, but last call is before 135 which before "bar time" college student bar. Good…read moremusic. bat officially closes at 139.

Tables inside

Our meal - brussel sprouts, cornbread, fried chicken w/ mac and cheese

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Fried chicken thigh w/ mac and cheese

Mr Tipple's Recording Studio

4.2(499 reviews)

3.4 km•Civic Center

This place is awesome! The atmosphere is so lovely, small and quaint. The dim lighting and red…read moreambiance is so perfect for a night of small bites, cocktails and most importantly the jazz!! Such talented musicians playing. We had a partial view of the performers but I don't mind, as long as I could hear all the amazing songs! Cocktails are strong, food is hot and fresh, dessert was crazy. Try the mochi waffle. Chicken wontons are SPICY- be warned. It was almost too much for me to handle but if you like Sichuan spice, go for it!! I came here for my birthday dinner, it was the perfect date night and the perfect place to dress up and enjoy a loved one's company :,)

Mr Tipples is a favorite date spot for my boyfriend and I!…read more The music is always fresh and fun and often the musicians even tell jokes! Dim sum is suuuuper yummy but beware - the drinks are STRONG Make sure to reserve a spot in advance because the room is almost always full!

1.8 km•Lower Nob Hill, Union Square

Great vibe!

Performers

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The live jazz musicians

Stookey's Blue Room

4.4(8 reviews)

5/5: The strawberry gin fizz was great. 4/5: For live music,…read morethe accoustics and the sound system are good. Not as good a Mr Tipples, but better than average. 4/5: The Aged negroni is ok. Needs more time in the barrel. Some tips: - It's very swanky. - I recommend reserving early so that you can get a seat against the wall; otherwise you get bonked every time fat people walk through the isle. - If you can't score a seat, stop by around 9:00 when the band takes a break after the first set; older people tend to leave at that time, and you can grab an open seat. - Just like every live music venue, the sound system is a little too loud, and can damage your hearing. Wear earplugs meant for concerts.

Lovely experience in a diner style bar, with a male and female singer with beautiful voices, a…read morepianist and a drummer. You book individual seats - interestingly a group had booked all the seats against the wall across several small tables. So my partner and I sat kind of next to each other, at chairs at small tables next to each other, while a couple was a cross the table from us at the continuous booth. We are in our early 40s and were probably the youngest folks there to give you a sense of the crowd, but everyone was having fun and enjoying themselves! Drinks were just ok: New York sour - 3 stars Chai Old Fashioned - 2.5 stars Penicillin - 3.5 stars

2.1 km•Financial District, SoMa

Aged negroni

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Dawn Club

4.6(155 reviews)

If you love live jazz, whiskey, and bourbon - Dawn Club is it. We accidentally showed up an hour…read morebefore things really got going and were wondering if they were even open. I'm so glad we decided to stick around because it meant we scored the best seats in the house for the live jazz performance! Within the hour, the place completely filled up, and people were struggling to find a seat. If you want a good view of the band, get there early! The drinks were fantastic, especially if you're a bourbon or whiskey fan. The atmosphere is dark, moody, and romantic - perfect for a date night. We stumbled upon this spot by chance, and it ended up being one of my favorite surprises of this trip.

Came here for a jazz night date with my boyfriend…read more Good: - The staff were the best part! super nice and fun and we got 2 cocktails and a great seat with a free reservation - The jazz was good and you could still somewhat chat during it - Very fancy Gatsby vibes inside Bad: - We came early so there wasn't any music for the first hour Overall this place was a good date spot and not too packed on the Friday night we came.

Ella Fitz & Mutt's Mix

A fruity cocktail poured into an iced crystal goblet.

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Mini Grasshopper

Dueling Pianos at Johnny Foleys

3.9(363 reviews)

2.2 km•Union Square

The atmosphere is always inviting alongside w the great service!! Get ready to get your song…read moreplayed for a small fee hahaha! Highly recommended!!

Oh, Dueling Pianos! I had such high hopes for this experience, and it's really unfortunate that one…read moreinteraction with Noah, managed to ruin what could have been a great night. Let's start with the good, because there actually was a lot of it: Security -- great. Funny, charismatic, and welcoming as we entered. Bar staff -- great. Attentive, helpful, and quick with our food and drinks. They checked in on us regularly throughout the night. Drinks -- delicious. Well-balanced and flavorful. Food -- great for an after-dinner outing. The truffle fries and potato skins were perfect snacks. Other customers/patrons -- AMAZING. The people around us were fun, friendly, and clearly there to have a good time. With all of those positives, I really wish I could give Dueling Pianos a much better review. Sadly, the reason we actually went, The Dueling Pianos Show, is also the reason I don't think we'll ever return. Our group of four arrived a little after 9 PM on a Saturday night. We happily paid the $20/person cover because I've been here before and always had an amazing experience. It was "Requests Night," so patrons were invited to submit song requests along with a monetary contribution. After spending $80 just to get in and another $200 on food and drinks, we felt a $5 contribution for a song was reasonable. Apparently, Noah didn't. We requested anything by Mac Dre or Too $hort, or, if needed, "All the Small Things" by Blink-182. One of the musicians on stage was absolutely amazing! He was incredibly talented and honestly worth watching on his own. Unfortunately, throughout the evening, Noah repeatedly made comments implying that if you actually wanted your requested song played, you needed to contribute more than $10. Side note: Apparently Noah's wife was also at the show that evening, which made his repeated emphasis on how much money people needed to give him for requests even more interesting. It was a little sad that the money seemed to become such a major focus of the performance. After about 90 minutes without hearing our request, we decided to cancel it and request our $5 back through Venmo. Could we have just left the $5 as a tip? Absolutely. But earlier in the evening, Noah had publicly joked about another customer accidentally "requesting" money instead of "paying" through Venmo. We thought requesting our $5 back might give him another opportunity for some lighthearted comedic relief. It did not! Instead, Noah became offended and proceeded to improvise a song about us, calling us out by name and disrespecting us in front of the entire room. What could have been a funny, harmless interaction quickly became uncomfortable and unnecessarily mean spirited. And apparently, we weren't the only ones who felt that way. Two parties who had just entered saw what was happening and immediately decided to leave in support of us. Another customer, someone we didn't even know, went to the bar staff because he was so disappointed by how we were being treated. He even told them, "I really don't think they should pay for anything here." That honestly meant a lot. So did the bartender's response. He encouraged me to write this review and said he would be informing his manager about what happened. I understand what Dueling Pianos is. It's live music. It's comedy. It's audience interaction. You might get teased. You might become part of the joke. But there is a difference between playful crowd work and publicly humiliating paying customers because you're upset they requested their $5 back. That distinction matters. And, for the record, we never actually received that $5 back, despite Noah repeatedly insisting, while berating us from the stage, that he had returned it. I have great memories of this place pre-COVID. Saturday nights used to mean a line around the corner, a packed dance floor, and barely a table available. Last night, the venue seemed maybe 50% full. I genuinely hope this experience isn't representative of what Dueling Pianos has become. The staff treated us well. The drinks and food were great. One of the musicians was incredibly talented. And the kindness shown to us by complete strangers was probably the best part of the evening. But unfortunately, Noah's behavior overshadowed all of it. One performer turned what should have been a fun girls' night out into an experience that lost not only our patronage, but the recommendations we would have given to our friends. And that's really a shame, because we came ready to have a great time.

NA Old Fashioned. $16

Irish soda bread & Butter pudding with Baileys Custard sauce. $12

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Black Cat

3.5(531 reviews)

2.5 km•Tenderloin

We had a great time listening to some great music from June Cavlan and band. The main seating area…read moreis on the lower area and is a nice traditional jazz bar setup with a good amount of seating and dimly lit ambience. The stage is small but enough for a small combo band with full size piano and good sound system. This was a bit of a learning experience for us as we discovered that there was a minimum food order of $30 per person in addition to the $50 we prepaid per person for the cover charge. We ordered a Double Smashburger with fries, additional side of parmeson fries, dinner salad, glass of wine, and mineral water. The hamburger, fries, and parmeson fries were delicious. The salad and dressing was good. The waiter was kind enough to let us know that there was a $90 minimum for our table of 3 that had not yet met. We decided to order 2 desserts. The Chocolate Ganache dessert was fantastic. The second dessert we ordered was a Guava Flan. There only a handful of dishes that I have ever eaten that have made it to my list of #1 worst dishes I have ever had. I was the last to try the Guava Flan and my party was eagerly waiting to see my reaction since they had already tasted it. The Guava Flan was unfortunately horrendous and not edible. I am not sure if it had gone bad or if the one who made it had issues with their taste buds or what...but it was absolutely the #1 worst tasting dessert I have ever had the displeasure of having. Aside from that, we had a great time. We will keep in mind the additional table minimums should we return to this establishment.

Such an interesting RIDICULOUSLY OVERPRICED adventure…read more Outside location: Horrible! Homeless, junkies... whatever Inside location: let the fleecing begin! -$50 per person for the table reservation ($100) . No problem - there was a note saying $20 per head min. Order. No problem But in reality.... eventhough we ordered 2 prefix dinners, which should have covered the minimum... on the final bill additional $32 added for fees ($8,8 +16)...Humm... so this 80 minute adventure cost me $220 ($20 was tip I left). The gouging was so bad I would have left 1 star. Left 2 stars -because the space itself is nice... (minus the fact that you are packed in like sardines. I felt couple in front of us was literally at the same table ‍, they weren't that's just how close the tables were placed. For more context... we were 3 tables back from stage, but I could clearly see every drop of sweat on the perfomers face). - good sound system (very loud) -food was good.... actually felt the food was the highlight of the evening. - service was ok, but not noteworthy. Side note: eventhough most of the crowd was mature in age.... there is no elevator and the stairs are not well lit. Seems like a bad recipe for falls, but on this evening no emergencies. ‍ .....‍‍‍ describes the evening

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The beautiful wine I brought for the night :-)

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Scott D.

13 years ago

My wife and I worked with Nova Jazz (Daniel was our contact) as a portion of the entertainment for our destination wedding, in Napa Valley, CA. Prior to engaging Nova Jazz, I had already secured a jazz band who, a few months into planning our wedding event, backed out on us to take a higher dollar gig in Vegas. At that moment we were very disappointed, and concerned, but our fears and anxiety about finding a replacement Jazz band vendor were resolved once i found Nova Jazz online and contacted Daniel. i explained my story and he assured me that Nova Jazz would not back out on an event, further allaying my concerns by sending over a contract that committed Nova Jazz to the event. The music and professionalism that Nova Jazz delivered for our event was excellent. Daniel was our main point of contact and was so easy to work with. we truly were impressed with his professionalism and patience. being that we are from Southern CA, hosting our wedding in Northern CA was no simple task, but knowing that we had Daniel on our side to help make our special day a little less stressful for us will not be forgotten. during the course of planning our wedding, Daniel was also very easy to reach, and was always "responsive"! if you are looking to hire a jazz band for an event, whose sound and depth of music offered is excellent, look no further...NOVA JAZZ IS IT! read more

Montgomery K.

8 years ago

I hosted a 50th birthday party for my bride and knew I wanted something special for the party at Hotel Valencia in San Jose; not a normal R&R cover band, but something dance-able, listen-albe and not overwhelming, yet with energy. I found Nova Jazz Band on Yelp and reached out to Daniel who plays sax and manages the band. I rate the group an 11 out of 10! We planned the evening with start time through conclusion. Usually they are a quartet that plays tightly, but the band has a singer who is marvelous if you wish all five performers at your event. In advance Daniel offered a lengthy playlist with plenty of choices and variety from which I selected for the evenings performance. Outstanding musicians every one of them. Great vocalist too. Nova Jazz Bank is flexible: they began in the courtyard of the hotel with an acoustic set, and then moved into the ballroom for the full power of the group to energize the evening. They play beautifully together and are a delightful crew! They "fit smoothly" with the evening and the crowd and didn't overpower, but played with just the right levels for the evening. Their cost is very reasonable when high talent is taken into account (and they drove all the way from the City to the gig at no extra charge). I look forward to having their magic at our next big party! == Montgomery read more

Jenn B.

13 years ago

I have recommended Nova Jazz to play at two special events. 1 - The first, my company's party which included special guests such as previous Mayor Newsom and a host of socialites, designers and business people from the Bay Area. The party was a great success and Nova Jazz added the perfect ambiance for the event. Our CEO was very pleased with the sense of class that having a first rate jazz band can bring to the party. Everyone was impressed and most of all had a great time. 2 - My best friend's wedding - to which the Nova Jazz band gave a terrific sense of style and fun! They even played a request from one of the guests and of course for the bride and groom too during their ceremony and cocktail hour as well. In general, Nova Jazz are highly professional, dependable, easy to work with and most of all - a very talented group. They play top-notch jazz music of various time periods and genres and they are sensitive enough to read the vibe of the party and play to the crowd. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who is looking for a live jazz band to kick their event up a notch. read more

Ashley G.

2 months ago

Daniel and Nova Jazz are absolutely fantastic to work with. I had the chance to perform with Daniel at The Savoy, and even though it was our first time performing together, I was blown away by how effortlessly he could riff on saxophone to pretty much any song. As a DJ, I prefer to read the crowd and let the set unfold naturally rather than plan every song in advance. I even asked Daniel if he wanted to know what I was playing ahead of time, and he said no. He was able to jump right in, follow the energy of the room, and elevate the music beautifully in real time. Daniel's communication is also excellent. He responds quickly, is easy to coordinate with, and makes the booking process incredibly smooth. That means a lot in the event industry, where timing, reliability, and professionalism matter just as much as talent. He has worked with our company several times now, and I always enjoy having him accompany my DJ sets. He brings musicianship, style, and a wonderful live energy that adds something really special to the event. Highly recommend Daniel and Nova Jazz! read more

Eliza A.

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11 years ago

Nova Jazz Band is amazing! When I was looking for a Jazz band to play at my wedding reception, they popped up. I contacted the main musician, Daniel, via email. He was very professional and made sure everything would run smoothly on the day of our event (since he was not going to make it). For our reception, we requested a Trio plus a vocalist. They contacted me two hours prior to the event to notify me that they were on their way and the approximate time that they would be arriving. When they arrived, they knew how to set up, and used the event center's sound system. As the bride, I assumed everything was going well because as soon as it was time for them to play music, they played! They were amazing! They added the elegance factor to the whole event. I had friends and families asking about them because of how beautiful they performed that night. Their level of professionalism throughout this whole entire process was stunning. They helped make our reception perfect and memorable that night :). Thank you so much Daniel and The Nova Jazz band! read more

Allen D.

10 years ago

Nova Jazz was fantastic when playing at my recent wedding at the Fairmont. Outside of a little programmed accompaniment of the actual ceremony (which was great) I pretty much just asked the guys to read the room and play as they thought would best create a festive atmosphere for our guests. They made some proactive suggestions about how to place the band during the evening to accommodate some room changes and toasts. Without any direction they did a tremendous job modulating their volume to fit the room so that the event was always fun and filled with great music but people were still able to talk and mingle without being overwhelmed by sound. Their selection of tunes was prefect and they were flexible about playing a little longer to keep the party going into the evening. Most importantly, they are tremendous musicians and the music sounded note perfect from start to finish. I cannot recommend Nova Jazz enough. Book them and feel confident that you are going to get a great musical experience with very little worry or oversight. read more

Ron D.

13 years ago

Saw these guys perform live at Cafe Claude in downtown financial district in San Francisco. Great band all around. They played a lot of the old jazz songs i knew and even took a request, "Laura" and played it soo well, thanks Nova Jazz. Maybe it was the amazing cocktails this place can brew up but i swear i was transported right back to the Montmarte district of Paris.. The sweet sound of the tenor saxophone ringing off the high ceiling of Cafe Claude was pure seratonin. That and their steak tartar :0 I spoke with the band leader Daniel. Super nice guy...He says Nova Jazz also play weddings. Hmm... I would hire these guys in an instant... Highly recommend. read more

Iris M.

13 years ago

My parents were celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary so we wanted to hire a Jazz band as my father loves jazz. I posted a message on Yelp for suggestions and got plenty of referrals. The Nova Jazz Band, was mentioned by a few different people so we hired them. Needless to say, my father was ecstatic. The Band was wonderful! They played many of the standards people recognized and they were just very pleasant and really cool. They were very accommodating ( they were available on short notice), professional and their rates seemed reasonable for a 3 hour performance. read more

As I.

13 years ago

We saw Nova Jazz band at Cafe Claude and I was taken aback by how good they were. As a fellow musician, I can honestly say that these guys were on another level -- it was much richer music than I was expecting to find at dinner. They were playing familiar tunes, and playing them in appealing ways, but still finding really interesting things to say while playing them. My conversation probably suffered. It's not everyday that I sign in to review a band on Yelp, but I'd love to see them again -- perferably at a place where I can focus on the music. read more

Carol W.

10 years ago

We recently had Nova Jazz play at our daughter's wedding reception. The Bride and Groom love jazz, swing, Rat Pack standards. Nova Jazz was everything they wanted. The music was great! Everyone enjoyed them very much. They were professional, looked great and very accommodating to the flow of the party. Daniel Heffez was very responsive to our inquiries, and kept in great contact with us about our event. We would definitely hire again and would definitely recommend them to anyone!!! read more

Amira T.

2 months ago

We had Nova Jazz perform at our anniversary party at Filoli Gardens, and they were absolutely incredible! We had a very specific energy and atmosphere we were going for, and Daniel and the entire band not only understood our vision but completely nailed it. The music aligned perfectly with the mood we wanted and created such a beautiful, smooth ambiance throughout the evening. They were professional, talented, and truly helped make our celebration feel special. Thank you read more

Vincent C.

13 years ago

Although we are from the east coast (NY), our daughter lives in San Francisco and recently got married there. She hired, ( we paid) a wonderful jazz band called the Nova Jazz Trio to perform at the wedding. I must say we were very impressed at the quality of music played and the professionalism they exhibited. They sounded great and they really made the wedding the wonderful event that it was. Thanks Guys! read more

Trista H.

2 months ago

Was recommended them by East Cut CBD for a community night on behalf of The Avery and they did not fall short. Each member came into the space with a vision and I let them cook. My guests never once felt it was too loud for chit-chat or too quiet, a tricky balance that you can't always shop for. I got the Trio package for 2 hours and they arrived early to setup. They became an easy choice for the Bay Area. read more

Dan B.

6 months ago

Absolutely pro musicians as well as simply great people. We hired Nova Jazz for a recent celebration and couldn't be more happy with the outcome. From the moment we reached out, Daniel was super helpful and communicative. When the day finally arrived, he and his bandmates showed up early and were looking especially dapper :) Their music was spot on ! Highly recommended. read more

Megan S.

10 years ago

I worked with Nova Jazz at a corporate event last week. From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, and provided great entertainment for our guests! The guests enjoyed themselves, and the jazz music provided the best ambiance for the venue. Daniel checked in frequently, and adjusted volume as needed throughout the night. I would recommend them for any event! read more

Bev E.

13 years ago

Nova Jazz played at our marriage celebration. Their sound is fantastic and the music selection for our event was perfect. We have heard many compliments about the band from our guests. Daniel, the band leader, met with us to propose a program. He and the band are professional all the way. We can recommend them wholeheartedly. read more

Laura G.

11 years ago

We hired Nova Jazz Band for out annual client event in October. we were very pleased, they played very well and helped set the mood for a casino Royale Theme party. They were very professional and arrived on time, and easy to contact. We would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in a great Jazz Band. read more

Lady V.

13 years ago

This crew of jazz cats deliver an exquisite performance every time, no matter what configuration of members may be playing together at a given time. Daniel Heffez lends his cool leadership to guide hot sets that show the group's musical versatility. Unmistakably professional & tirelessly talented! read more

Jon R.

8 years ago

Nova Jazz recently provided the musical backdrop for our church's Christmas Celebration. The guys were wonderful and the music made for a fun and elegant evening. I couldn't be happier with their performance and professionalism. I highly recommend you consider them for all your classy jazz needs! read more

Domini M.

10 years ago

Nova Jazz Band recently played for a private event on board the USS Potomac in Jack London Square. The set up was fast and easy, the band members were very respectful of the historic qualities of the ship, and the guests on board absolutely loved the music. I would definitely recommend them ! read more

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(17 reviews)

We hired Retro JukeBox band for our wedding and they were incredible! They kept everyone on the…read moredance floor and had a fantastic selection of music. Geechi was easy to work with and very accommodating. Every single guest came up to us to compliment on how great the band was and how much fun they had because of them. I wish we had another event to plan so we could hire them again!

Geechi and his crew were professional, accommodating, and most of all - so much fun! We hired them…read moreto play at our wedding, the price was reasonable and the we loved the old genres of music that they play. We enjoyed their samples but the recording quality did not do the band justice, they ended up being even better in person! We had a pianist and sound setup for our ceremony as well as a five piece band for our cocktail hour and reception. All three were in different places at our venue and they were able to make timely transitions from space to space despite only one working elevator. In almost no time at all they could find the right balance and volume to fill any given space. In terms of music, Geechi and his folks are serious musicians. They can be as flashy or as subtle as the situation demands, our bartender even called them "the real deal". They were able to accommodate for our song requests even if they were sometimes outside of their repertoire. But if you likes blues/funk/jazz you'll be in for a serious treat! Their version of "Two Sleepy People" will live on forever as the perfect end to our wedding. He was also a phenomenal MC. He coordinated smoothly with our planner and even played along to a fun scripted we had made for our entrance at the reception. He also managed to keep folks (many introverted folks) dancing deep into the night as well! We look forward to seeing him and his band again someday! I'm not sure what the occassion will be, but we'd love to re-experience a little bit of the magic from our wedding night, even if just for one song.

Los Boleros Cuban Band and Latin Band

(45 reviews)

BEST CUBAN BAND I have heard in years... Even when comparing them to top live performances during…read moreour visits to Cuba, these guys are AMAZING!!! My wife surprised me by hiring Los Boleros for my recent birthday party and they were an instant success with all of our guests. Everyone was dancing. Los Boleros brings a unique musical energy that will jump start your event. They played all of our favorite Cuban songs and were definitely a huge part in making our event exceptionally fun and memorable! We look forward to hiring them again in the future!

Amazing! Rudy and Los Boleros played for my husbands 50th birthday! Our guests had a great time and…read moreour event was a total Success!!! Everyone continued to rave about the band and how Amazing they were!! I can't wait for them to play at our next event !

All Ears DJ

4.7

(91 reviews)

Richard runs a tight ship over there. All Ears DJ offers great logistical execution, solid value,…read moreand most importantly throws a banger of a party. After our meeting, Richard selected Jayson from his lineup of DJ/MCs as the person who would be the best fit for us (since he was personally unavailable that day). Jayson has a friendly demeanor, he thoughtfully guided us through lines of questioning to determining exactly what our vision was and how he could bring it to life, and boy did he absolutely crush it. It was important for us that the DJ be a powerful guide for the evening, but also part of the background, in so far as they helped facilitate the timeline and pump the crowd, but don't make the day about them by taking too much on the mic etc. Jayson understood our needs with enthusiasm, nailed our request for music types, and did a great job at reading the room during party time. The party and dancing was super important to us, and he really understood the crowd and played music to get everyone pumped.

If you're looking for music for your magical day, we highly recommend looking into AllEarsDJ. Not…read moreonly is Richard a great DJ, but he also offers to sing and play acoustic guitar as well. We cannot praise Richard enough as he helped us announce everything at the wedding, making each transition seamless and even learned to play a last-minute song for our first dance. AllEarsDJ truly puts the magic In your big day, THANK YOU!!!

Cosmo Alleycats

(70 reviews)

To say that The Cosmo Alleycats was pivotal to creating the magic of our wedding day would be an…read moreunderstatement. From the first time I spoke to Emily (the wonderful band manager and lead vocalist) to the time of load out, they were consummate professionals. I had 3 specific song requests dedicated to the moms, my dad, and my uncle, and the band really delivered. They prepared the songs and performed each so beautifully. It really meant a lot to my family. The wedding day itself was a little unpredictable because we had many (many!) shifting components to the schedule, but Emily and the rest of the band members handled all the changes with ease and grace. When planning a wedding or other large event with so many different complex elements like ours, you need vendors who are organized, experienced, proactive, empathetic, fabulous at communication, flexible, and completely on top of their game. Emily and The Cosmo Alleycats exceeded all these. Trust me, you'll be grateful to have someone like Emily on your side as you're planning your event. If you need it, she'll hold your hand and walk you through how their music can complete your day and your plans. She'll provide just the right amount of guidance - as much or as little as you need. And I haven't even started talking about the music!! Trust the band's videos on their website and other samples elsewhere. As I was looking at potential performers for our reception, it was quite difficult to tell whether a band's video/produced performances would match their live performances. The Cosmo Alleycats sound just as good, if not better, live. Emily has so much stage presence and is wonderful to watch. And the really nice thing about choosing a band that has played together for years is that they already know how to play together to make the best music (some bands are thrown together at the last minute). They can read each other during performances, read the crowd, and quickly adapt. It was really, truly a pleasure to have them perform at our wedding. Thank you, Emily and The Cosmo Alleycats, for making the music of our wedding day so memorable and beautiful.

We love Cosmo Alleycats! We couldn't have asked for a better band to play at our wedding! They…read morebrought so much joy and personalization to our day making it truly magical! Their music had everyone dancing and atmosphere they created was simply unforgettable. Not to mention, they were a joy to work with leading up to the wedding. We loved every moment and would highly recommend Them to anyone looking to make their event extraordinary!

West Grand Boulevard

(10 reviews)

I am so glad to write this review for WGB. They played the reception of our recent wedding and I…read morecannot stop thinking about how great the night was. We've had so many of our guests tell us what a great time they had out on the dance floor listening to WGB. They had people of all ages out there whole time! They played a great mix of songs and even learned a new one for our first dance. You could tell that everyone in the band really loves their craft and were happy to be there. They had excellent energy and did a great job emceeing. Anna and the band were responsive and super easy to work with leading up to the event. We booked this band even before we secured the venue - now that says something!

I hired WGB to play in my backyard for my father and his twin's 70th birthday party. Not to be…read moreimmodest but it was the greatest party I've ever thrown. The band was friendly, personable and played their heart out! They were so talented I couldn't believe we had them all to ourselves. Excellent Motown music perfect for a family party with young kids all the way through great-grandparents. Everyone who came to the party wants to hire them now! Excellent, professional, accommodating. A perfect choice!

Trio Florencio Spanish Music and Jazz

4.9

(7 reviews)

Good music!! The musician were very professional. I would go…read moresee them any day in the week!!!

I wish to thank and recommend this Trio for an extraordinarily fabulous and perfect musical…read moreperformance this group provided our guests during our September Summer Cocktail event. This trio of talent helped to create a night of exceptional entertainment and beautiful memories. In a word, all I can write is WOW! Thank you Raquel for your professionalism throughout the entire booking process and cheers to Team Trio Florencio for creating an evening of grand and happy memories. I will absolutely hire Trio Florencio for our next event and will continue to refer this group to anyone in search of live music. Five-star PLUS-PLUS review. Thank you. Eileen Stephens

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