We hired Justin to play guitar during our wedding. He did a great job: he had some good…read moresuggestions for processional music that fit in well w/ what we wanted, he got to our fairley remote wedding location and set up well ahead of time, and played his guitar beautifully. Everyone enjoyed/appreciated.

Justin provided the music for our daughter's wedding ceremony and appetizer hour. It was…read morebeautiful! I'm so happy we chose live music instead of recorded for the ceremony!

Amazing and talented - and truly gifted entertainer. What a…read morepleasure to listen to his music! Grateful for finding this artist on the central coast!! Kind and generous but most of all I would describe his talent as "divine".

We were fortunate enough to meet Jon at Lido Bar at Dolphin Bay Resort a few years ago and have…read morefollowed him wherever he plays. Probably the most passionate and soulful musician I've ever heard. Such talent! We continue to follow him at just about all venues in SLO county to this day. All original music that will take you to on a journey. Absolute love him and his talent!! Donna H

I drive by, it looked cool Props to them for building a…read morespace like this. I'm a fan of inside artist workspaces and creative shared areas. Check em out in SLO

I have witnessed the growth of this studio from a few rehearsal spaces to a STUNNING and…read morebeautifully designed recording studio. The Sauce Pot crew is committed to serving the musicians of the central coast and we are SO LUCKY to have this studio in our area. They have multiple iso rooms, great vibe, clean space and tons of gear. They are also very connected in the music scene so if you have a need that they can't serve, guaranteed they have a reliable person they can bring in on your project. Bottom line, these guys are dedicated to music and deeply care about providing a quality environment and experience for anyone that walks through their doors. If you are in need of recording or rehearsal space, the Sauce Pot is the place to check out!!!

Unfortunately, I had a really disappointing experience with Josh at my wedding, and I wouldn't…read morerecommend him to other couples. Despite providing clear verbal, written, and even video instructions, he missed several major cues--starting our first dance too early, announcing the father-daughter dance while we were still bowing, then missing the cue to start the actual song. He also completely botched the ceremony music cue, even though we went over everything in advance. To make things worse, he canceled a scheduled meeting at the venue just days before the wedding, which was supposed to help finalize details. We created a video walk-through for him to avoid any confusion, but he still didn't follow the plan. The playlists we spent time curating were not played in the right order--for example, after the father-daughter dance, he was supposed to ease into international and intergenerational music. Instead, he played "Work Bitch" by Britney Spears, which was wildly inappropriate for that moment and crowd. He didn't read the room at all. He billed himself as an MC, but he barely engaged with the crowd and did nothing to energize or guide the evening. I'm talking ZERO charisma. I had written him a script and a detailed timeline to make things easy, and still, we were left scrambling. After my solo bridal performance, he didn't switch to the Armenian playlist as instructed. I had to go to the booth myself and ask. Then, when he disappeared mid-set (apparently for a bathroom break), he left the playlist on shuffle and songs began to repeat. Again, I had to step in and manage it myself--on my own wedding night. Even my cousin asked me, "Why are you DJing your own wedding?" Overall, it was an unprofessional and stressful experience. I put so much effort into creating a fun and thoughtful night, and instead of enjoying it, I found myself constantly managing a vendor who should've had it under control. He came off as sloppy, unprepared, and totally not up to the task.

Quick, kind and helpful responses. Showed up on time was…read morecompletely professional played music from my queue list and had some expertly timed songs that enhanced our day. I cannot tell you how many compliments we got. His equipment is top notch and he was a joy to work with. You should book him for your wedding or event!

We can't say enough nice things about Dan and Come Alive Entertainment. Picking the right music was…read moreone of the things we were most excited about when we were planning our wedding, and we can't imagine having chosen anyone else. Working with Dan was truly a great experience and he and the team at Come Alive Entertainment were extremely helpful every step of the way. He personally helped us build out our music plan for the big day and provided his expertise whenever we needed some extra help. Dan's live music during our ceremony is something that we will always remember and brought tears to our eyes and goosebumps to our arms. His music helped make the ceremony as special as we hoped for and those songs will forever be a part of our lives. We both will never forget our first dance and singing along as Dan performed exactly what we wanted. That moment is truly a highlight of the wedding and of our lives. After playing live music throughout the ceremony and cocktail hour, Dan helped us craft a great playlist for our dinner service and was the best DJ as we switched to the dancefloor. He made sure the dancefloor was packed all night long and played every song we wanted while also finding the perfect mix of songs for our guests. Dan was able to pivot when needed and was there for us in a way that we will always remember. Not only was Dan the best musician, emcee and DJ we could have hoped for, he is such a kind person and we could tell that he truly wanted to help make our wedding as special as possible. Thank you so much to Dan and everyone at Come Alive Entertainment for making our wedding so memorable and for giving us memories that we will always cherish. We highly recommend choosing Come Alive Entertainment for your wedding or special event.

You can hire a DJ or you can hire Dan and have both a DJ and the most talented singer sing live at…read moreyour event. My daughter was married on April 6, 2024. Dan had a zoom meeting with my daughter and her fiancé a few weeks before the wedding to talk about exactly how they wanted the music for their special day. The day of the wedding he was right on time and got to work setting up. I first met Dan the day of the wedding and I found him to be a genuine good guy with a beautiful voice. I now know why my daughter really wanted Dan to play at her wedding. I highly recommend Come Alive Entertainment and would definitely hire him again.

If you're looking for a warm, kind, and incredibly talented musician for an event, you need to hire…read moreLevi J. My wife and I had a vision for our small, intimate wedding, and beautiful, heartfelt music played with soul was at the center of our plan. The moment we spoke with Levi J, we knew we had found the perfect person for the job. We never needed to reach out to any other artist - we instantly felt confident about our choice, and Levi J delivered with so much authenticity that we feel like we not only had beautiful music at our wedding, but we also made a real friend. Levi J was patient and open when it came time for us to prepare a song list. He learned all kinds of new songs and played them beautifully. He accepted last-minute additions with enthusiasm and excitement, and was always available to chat with us about our plans. Levi J also helped make speeches and AV presentations work smoothly and with a smile. The most amazing thing about Levi J is that he is a truly talented musician who plays from the heart. We felt he connected with us, our families, and the vibe of our wedding from the first moment, and we can't wait to have another opportunity to experience his music.

I hire Levi to one of our party. His on time very professional. Easy going person he even did…read moreTikTok dance with group and karaoke duet with him. Pricing is reasonable and his very open and will recommend and negotiate with you. I highly recommend Levi on your next party, I will surely hire him again. Amazingly talented musician!

been taking lessons from Jamie for about a year and a half and he has helped me a lot to Improve my…read moretechnique and overall drumming. Very nice guy highly recommend for beginners or intermediate drummers wanting to learn more!

From the owner: Hey! My name is Jamie and I want to teach you how to play the drums!! I have been playing for…read morealmost 20 years and love sharing my passion with you! I want to become a full-time professional musician. While I have played live many times and have been recorded professionally, I am still new to this being-a-professional-musician thing. With your help, I can make this my full-time job!

Here's a "thank you" note I recently sent to Bonnie (the owner) that sums up the experience my son…read moreand I have had with our music lessons over the years: I just want to say how much we both LOVE having you as our music teacher. Your approach is so incredibly unique, adaptive, approachable and engaging and that's what has kept us coming back over the years. Plus, your passion is contagious. You've nurtured an incredible sense of confidence and musicality in Jaiden that he takes everywhere and shares with everyone. You've shown him that learning music can always be fun by the way you've cleverly incorporated all of the foundations and fundamentals into character narratives. You even write custom pieces that cater to his specific music interests - who else does that!? He just loves playing all of your rock mashups! And then there's everything you've done for me. I never thought I'd be taking a piano class at the age of 45...ever. The way you're able to break things down in different ways to see which one sticks the most with me is so impressive. You know how I think better than I do! I'm just grateful that you invited me to play along during Jaiden's lessons as a way to keep him engaged and accelerate his learning. That was brilliant.

I found Dr telvelde thru internet search. As I had played piano for 12 years, I understood piano…read morelessons were a commitment from the parent, student and teacher. I wanted my son to have a good foundation from the start and to love it early on. Rather it be a chore for everyone. Dr telvede had questions about my son and instantly I knew she was the one. She asked personality questions and this determined whether she knew how she was going teach him. He is 7 years old and after a month he is learning fur Eloise (beginner version) but I'm shocked! My son enjoys his lessons, I'm thrilled w the progress. Yes, she is expensive, but I don't feel like I'm wasting our time. There is definite progress. My 2 year old is getting a little 5 minutes here and there. She is upset when she doesn't get her turn. Dr teVelde really knows how to motivate these kids. Her method is totally unique to what I had growing up. I think we will be with her for many years to come!