Steve Ezzo Entertainment

From my first email to Ann and Steve Ezzo, I knew that they were the DJ and music I wanted to have at my wedding reception. Ann was so helpful and worked with me to create a wedding day music package that would fit within my budget. Since I contacted her very early in the planning process she even gave me some advice on wedding reception venues which I really appreciated since we were planning our wedding from accross the country. Ann always responded right away to email which was amazing and so helpful!

We used Steve and part of his band for a Jazz Trio during cocktail hour and Steve as a DJ for the remainder of the time. The Jazz Trio was wonderful and very professional. The music was outstanding and a great way to start off our wedding reception. Steve made sure to work with me during the reception for he announcement of all the events, Grand Entrance, Cake cutting, and first dance to make sure we were ready.

Steve Ezzo went above and beyond, going to our reception venue the week before our reception to make sure everything we work smootly for the big day.

I highly recommend Steve and Ann Ezzo for your wedding...

It was so nice to work with both Steve Ezzo at the reception and his wife, Ann, during the planning.
We also hired a vocalist through Ezzo Entertainment and he was great! Both Steve and Neal, the vocalist, are very talented musicians.

We loved working with Steve and Ann from Steve Ezzo Entertainment for our wedding at Holman Ranch.

Steve played classical guitar for our ceremony and cocktail hour, then he DJ'd the dinner and dancing portion of the night. What I liked about Steve Ezzo Entertainment, is that you know Steve will be performing at your wedding verses any DJ that the service/company chooses to hire. Before the wedding, Steve and Ann were responsive, professional and even met with us so they could get to know us a little better and see the vision we had for the day.

Steve is a true professional. He played the right music at the right time to keep the day along and to keep our guests on the dance floor. We could not be happier with our choice and we highly recommend Steve Ezzo Entertainment to anyone else!

Initially, finding the music entertainment for our wedding was a challenge. Our friends and family have really diverse music and dance interests, and it was important to us to find the right musical entertainment to blend our friends and make our wedding reception fun for everyone.

My sister told me about her wedding DJs, Steve and Ann Ezzo. Steve plays guitar and has other musicians he works with to provide live music, Steve and Ann have an extensive music collection for DJ’ing, and they both teach social partner dancing. After one meeting, we knew that Steve and Ann understood our diverse music need and could successfully play to our crowd..

We're so happy we hired Steve and Ann! They were awesome. From day one, it was easy to email Ann about what type of music we wanted. She organized our thoughts and downloaded any songs we requested that they didn’t have. She also gave me great advice for how to organize a ceremony and reception timeline.

The day of our wedding, Steve, Ann and their hired cellist arrived early to our wedding site, provided all the sound equipment, and were prepared with all the songs we requested plus many that fit the tastes that we described. Steve and the cellist played beautiful and fun acoustic music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, inspired by more modern music including the Beatles and Train. The DJ'd music was also perfect. The swing dancers and our other friends were out on the floor all night. Steve and Ann kept the floor going for 3+ hours, and I give them major props for managing to cater to such diverse musical tastes. Best of all, Steve and Ann seemed to enjoy themselves, and my husband and I felt like they were part of the celebration. After our wedding, they even sent us a thank you note!

I can't speak highly enough about how great Steve and Ann were to work with. They really contributed to making my husband and my wedding a meaningful, fun, and memorable event. Make your wedding awesome, and hire them!

Steve Ezzo and the Monterey Bay All-Stars were amazing! The Jazz band, dinner music, emceeing, and full dance band were all unbelievably awesome and we go SO many compliments about how wonderful all of the music was. I had so much fun dancing and the music that they picked was perfect. The band is really, really, really, talented and we feel really lucky to have found them for our wedding. Also, they were so helpful, cheerful, organized, and easy to work with. I only hope to have another big event so we can have them play again!

We were so thankful to find excellent musicians for our wedding. We had Steve play the guitar with a Sax play for the ceremony and then Steve was the DJ for the dancing part of the night. You will get a quick response from Ann right away, so don't hesitate to tell her what you are looking for. We were very happy with the music. We did wish later on that we selected a few favorite songs before the wedding,but time got away from us....there were a few songs we would have liked to have palyed. Not there fault, but just wanted to remind people that it is important to select a few songs you like.

The band made our wedding a total blast! I was so impressed with the band's talent.

It was a pleasure working with Steve Ezzo Entertainment! Before the wedding, they were responsive, professional and easy to coordinate with. During the wedding - they MADE the event! They played the right music at the right time with no guidance from me (I just didn't have time to provide guidance and everything went smoothly and was problem free!)!. A month later, our guests are still raving our the band and keep asking me how I found such incredible performers! I could not be happier with my choice and would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone else!

Steve and his wife Ann were a great team and really worked with us to make our wedding special. Steve played the guitar for my ceremony and it was the perfect way to include music in our outdoor ceremony. Steve also DJed at our indoor reception and we appreciated that he listened to our music-type request and kept the music at a volume that was enjoyable for all. Steve and Ann are true professionals, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for multiple music options for your ceremony any reception at a great price!

We worked with Steve and his wife Ann for the music for our wedding. We had an outdoor ceremony and hoped to have a musician play some sort of instrument for it, and then have a DJ for the reception. We came across Ezzo Entertainment through WeddingWire and discovered that they offer both services. It was really helpful to find that type of package deal. Steve is an experienced musician and he played acoustic guitar for the ceremony and cocktail hour. It was really beautiful and just fit in perfectly with the feel of our ceremony. His acoustic instrumental rendition of "Hotel California" was especially popular for the cocktail hour. When it came time for the reception, Steve and Ann both helped keep the events flowing and the music playing. Everyone had an amazing time dancing, and Steve and Ann encouraged requests from our guests, but also made sure to play the requests we had submitted in advance. They're very organized and kept everyone dancing too. I also appreciated how Steve was very personable when he'd introduce toasts or dances, but didn't go over the top at all. Overall we are so happy we found Ezzo Entertainment for our wedding. The value of their services is incredible!

To Ann and Steve Ezzo and the Monterey Bay All-Stars,

We never had the chance of thanking you at the end of the reception.
We received numerous feedback from our guests regarding the band,
and they really enjoyed it, which was obvious from all the applause and
standing ovations you guys received throughout the reception. We also can't forget the guitar solo during the ceremony. Thanks Steve!! It gave that outdoor ceremony a nice touch. Best of all, we couldn't have asked for anything more on the first dance song. Thank you for executing that song wonderfully.

We can go on and on, but thanks so much for the planning, the great performance and you guys truly made our wedding even more memorable. You guys truly rock!!

Kim and Ryan

Ezzo Entertainment was wonderful. We submitted a playlist 30 days before the wedding, but he was so flexible and understanding, that he was able to accommodate whatever wedding day request that we had.

Steve Ezzo played classical guitar at our ceremony. He was very professional in dealing with the high winds we encountered the day of our beach wedding. Steve and his jazz trio played for our cocktail hour at the beginning of the reception. They provided the perfect low-key background for meeting and mingling.

We had the six-piece Steve Ezzo band with female vocalist for the reception music.

Without exception, guests who talked to us about the wedding told us how much our band rocked! They really did- so much fun, a great mix of music, and they did a great job of keeping the energy up and getting people out onto the dance floor.

The choice of the right band can make or break an event. Long after the event is over people will forget what they ate or what kind of Hors d'oeuvres you served but they will always remember the music. Steve Ezzo and his group will not only leave good memories but great ones. Each member of the band is a fantastic musician and together they are one of the best bands I have ever had or seen at an event. They are super to work with, professional, prompt and accommodating. Everyone one of our guests, both local and international guests, complemented the music and the band. They had fun and the music will remain in their minds when they think of our event. Steve, Ann and company,thank you for the memories.
Kimberli Lewis, Dusseldorf, Germany
Cameron Lewis, Point Richmond, California

Steve and Anne were absolutely fantastic. They were incredibly responsive to emails and they accommodated all of our preferences. Anne was by far the most organized vendor I worked with for my wedding, which I truly appreciated. The day of the event was fantastic - Steve played guitar for the ceremony and dinner and they DJ'ed for the reception. Highly recommend.

Steve Ezzo and his wife Ann are a great all-included package! We met with 3 DJs prior to picking Steve Ezzo Entertainment...Steve and Ann were very helpful and the most personable...they were really intouch with what we wanted our wedding to be....AND they were the cheapest too!...seemed too good to be true, but they weren't!! They recommended other amazing vendors to us too since we were from out of town. Steve played his guitar before/during the ceremony...perfection! And then seemlessly transitioned to recorded music for the recessional...never missed a beat. They accomodated all of our special requests and kept the dance floor HOPPING!!! Take it from me; Steve and Ann are amazing!

I love Anne and Steve! They are the best wife and husband duo in Monterey! They did an amazing job putting together the music for our wedding. We had Steve and one of his colleagues (Flute player that player with Stevie Wonder) do a guitar and flute duo for our ceremony! It sounded amazing!! It was classy without being stuffy and old! They even learned Edelweiss for our ceremony and did more contemporary songs. Steve and Ann then moved everything from our ceremony to Tarpy's at no additional cost. How many times can you say that when you are planning at wedding? Steve then played solo guitar during cocktails and moved to DJing for the rest of the night. They definitely kept the party going all night long!

In addition to all of this they also supplied all the sound systems from our ceremony to our reception. We had our wedding out doors and if we had not had mini microphones to catch our voices, no one would have heard us. No matter if you having an indoor or outdoor wedding make sure to use microphones! That was their suggestion and our experience!! We loved Steve Ezzo Entertainment and highly recommend them for any occasion!! Wonderful prices for those on a budget!!

You and Steve did an amazing job, well and EXCELLENT job! You made my day spectacular...I could not imagine how my day would have gone if two were not part of it providing the music and everything! My guest are still talking about you guys...They say you guys were WONDERFUL! Damon and I were truly blessed by your presence... It was the most fun we've had in a long time! My wedding couldnt have been better with out you! Words can not express how much we THANK YOU! I want to give a million thank you's but thats not enough!


You guys are truly a blessing!

Ann and Steve were wonderful to work with. I primarily communicated with Ann for the year leading up to our wedding. She listened to our needs, noted our budget, made suggestions, and helped to make our day a special one! When we mentioned having a close friend sing the first-dance song, it was no problem. It went beautifully, even though she and Steve hadn't met until the day of the wedding!

Ezzo Entertainment is unique in that Steve can DJ, play with his band, and/or play solo guitar for any or all parts of your wedding. They're very friendly, knowledgeable, and have a fantastic reputation throughout the Monterey/Carmel area. Even though we only had a tiny budget set for music, we never felt condescended to. Talking and discussing details with Ann is like talking to a friend. It's nice to know there are still professionals out there that put out quality work, take pride in what they do, & don't charge astronomical prices.

I don't know if grooms are supposed to be the ones commenting on this site, but, since we didn't use a coordinator and I kind of took control of the music element, I'm going to own it through the review.

Plain and simple: Steve and Ann were great (Ann co-DJs the reception). We met with or talked to a couple of other DJ outfits that were bigger companies with flashier websites and more reviews out there, but something about the Ezzos made me feel very comfortable from the start. Ann was keeping careful notes on what we were talking about for feel and flow. Steve exuded a confidence that actually gave me the impression of a true master of ceremonies rather than just some guy with a mic playing music. He basically established that he would be the field general on our wedding day, corralling our other vendors and making sure that everyone was on the same page schedule-wise. At the same time, there was never the sense that he was being cocky; since he was the one who'd be setting the mood and making the announcements and controlling the tempo, he just wanted to be sure no one was going rogue. Definitely something you need if you're going without a coordinator.

We had Steve play solo guitar for our ceremony and he was very receptive to our requests, all of which he already knew. When we came across some solo performances online that matched our vision of what the songs would sound like, we sent the links on to Ann and Steve nailed it. One thing we sent was actually an odd arrangement of a Beatles' song that we just sent along for pacing purposes, but Steve would have been willing to deconstruct the thing and replicate it (if you give him a month or so). The guitar sounded great and was exactly the right feel for a wedding overlooking the water (we got married at the Clement Monterey).

The day before the wedding, we'd thought of a musical game for the reception and mentioned it to Ann in an email. She was initially a little reluctant, worrying that it might end up in grandma doing the 'robot,' but she didn't nix it. During cocktails before the reception Steve ran the logistics of the game past me (I hadn't seen him prior; he set up and had everything going perfectly without us having to worry about a thing). He, too, seemed hesitant, but once I explained things he was on board. Almost as soon as everyone was seated the game was triggered and Steve got it rolling. By the time it was on its third round, he had it down to a science and it made for a memorable night. Ann actually mentioned to me later, "I gotta admit I didn't think it would work, but you guys know your audience!" I like that they were cautious about something so, um, unique, but willing to play along and ultimately make it something anyone there won't soon forget ("Safety Dance" will happily haunt our guests for the rest of their lives).

Along those same lines, Steve was quick to respond to requests. When I was suffering SJDS ('Severe Journey Deficiency Syndrome' - a most unwelcome medical condition), he ramped it up next, luring almost everyone in from the deck with Steve Perry's siren's song. Even better, he kept it going with some "Sweet Caroline" and generally kept everyone on the dance floor for much longer than I would have expected (especially me). The hotel's catering manager, Chelsea (who is completely awesome in every way), said she'd never seen such a high percentage of guests on the dance floor. And when one of our many Canadian guests made a special request for a popular, if esoteric, Vancouver-area (my wife's hometown) wedding song, Steve was again skeptical, but obliged. It ended up being a huge hit, even with those of us from the States. Really, it was more do-si-dos than I would have ever imagined at my wedding, but everyone was doing it. And Steve was quick to note after the song that he'd had his reservations, but was happy with the result. Seriously, this kind of flexibility is what you need on a day when you don't want to worry about anything.

Maybe the surest sign of a good time is what happened after the reception. When we first met with Steve and Ann, we were thinking of extending the reception to 11 (having begun at 5:30). Both of them were quick to say they didn't think it was necessary, even though it would have been overtime $ for them. We listened and stuck with a 10pm finish. They were exactly right, I think. Everyone was still pretty amped up from the dancing and festivities, so a good 20+ people took various bottles of wine and spirits down to the hotel lobby and continued the party until about 2am. Had the crowd thinned as dancing took its toll or people just plain tuckered out (all our guests were from out of town), I don't know that we would have gotten those extra few hours hanging out with our friends and family. So I'd say trust Steve and Ann when they suggest big picture stuff.

Oh, and do ask about the Safety Dance...

Steve and Ann are amazing. Having just the right person to handle the music and MC portion of a wedding is critically important to the overall feeling and style of any wedding. Steve is such a talented musician and he really set the perfect mood for our wedding. He played his guitar during the wedding ceremony and then DJ'd for the wedding. He played fast stuff when the mood needed something more upbeat, and slowed it down when people were a little tired and needed a slow dance. As a ballroom dancer, my husband and I appreciated having a DJ who knows the difference between the different dance styles and rhythms and can play music accordingly.

I also appreciated how much Steve and Ann kept me in the loop about what was going on. Rather than just announcing different things (bouquet toss, garter, cake cutting, etc...) they always made sure that I was ready for the various events before they happened. It may seem like such a little thing, but I think its the difference between a good and a great DJ.

Although I didn't have the full band for my wedding, I have seen Steve and the entire band play at the Lodge at Pebble Beach. They are very talented and really keep the party going.

Thanks Steve and Ann!!

You name it, Steve does it! We needed a Band, a DJ and an MC for the evening and Steve did a great job with all of it. Steve is a professional and invited us to watch his band perform other gigs. The band itself was great, we heard them first online and their vocalist Neil sang all the songs we liked from R & B, to old classics (Sinatra) to even Reggae! We paid extra for a six piece band and they sounded awesome live. Steve did a great job accommodating our schedule and timeline of events. They were very good at working with our venue and other vendors.

Steve was all-in-one for us: he played solo guitar on the beach (and didnt complain about lugging his stuff across the sand in the sun!), then drove to the reception 25 minutes away to play solo guitar at the cocktail hour before DJing the rest of the night. His wife, Ann, was helpful, responsive, and organized. Steve played exactly what we asked for, at just the right time. We were 100% pleased!

We had Steve Ezzo dj part of our reception and then the Monterey All-Stars played the rest. We would highly recommend Steve Ezzo for any wedding. Steve and his wife were extremely professional leading up to the event and the band was fantastic. I'm a bit of a music snob, but even I was impressed with the way the band sounded and their style. Our wedding party danced for 5 hours straight and didn't want to stop! Thanks so much Steve Ezzo!

Steve was wonderful. great guy. nice music.

Steve and Ann Ezzo were the best thing that could have happened to our wedding! We had a tiny budget and were scared we wouldn't be able to afford descent music for the reception, let alone live instrumentals for the garden ceremony. Ezzo entertainment came to our rescue!!!! They were able to work with us to create a package that included Steve playing guitar for the ceremony and acting as Emcee / DJ at the reception with help from his wife, Ann. They even let us make payments in installments leading up to the actual event, which was unbelievably considerate since Ryan and I were paying for everything ourselves. They also actively assisted us in choosing music selections for the ceremony and the reception. I had some strange requests too!!! But Steve had no problem playing Beatles songs on his string guitar for our ceremony and giving me a selection of recorded versions of the Hokey Pokey to choose from for the reception!! They helped me plan the order of events for the entire ceremony and reception too, using extremely helpful forms, so they knew exactly when I wanted the cake cutting to be announced or the first dance to play. They also backed up all the music on 3 storage/playing sources in case any one of them failed (luckily none of them did!!!) which was really appreciated. I've actually been to 2 weddings where the DJ's equipment (NOT Ezzo Entertainment!!) had issues and the first song was LOST!!! No joke!!! It doesn't take much to ruin your big day!!! But Ezzo Entertainment planned for EVERYTHING! They even took photos and gave me copies! The nicest, most professional people you will EVER work with!

I cant say enough about the great experience we had with the DJ services at Ezzo Entertainment. From the very first meeting we had with both Steve and Ann, immediatly we felt confortable and we knew that they would definetely be a great addition to our wedding. Both Steve and Ann were awesome and made our wedding music entertainment unbelievable and so much fun, all our guests never stopped dancing. Steve and Ann both coordinated our wedding so well, we never had to worry about a thing...everything went smoothly from the bridal party enterance to the very end. We were very happy, and we cant even explain how relieved we were to find someone as reliable and friendly Steve and Ann. The music was perfect...we even had a cocktail hour in which Steve played his guitar, our guests were so surprised and thrilled that they got a live performance during the cocktail hour and he is excellent at that guitar, our guests were simply thrilled by they whole wedding. And not having to worry about the timing of all the wedding events was a huge plus for us because we were able to truly enjoy or wedding and have fun. We could have not picked a better DJ. Ezzo Entertainment is the best!!!

Steve played his guitar during the dinner and then was our DJ for the dancing. I loved his flexibility in this way. We just booked him for the whole reception and were able to just switch music types when it was convenient for us. He and his wife Ann worked as a team at our wedding, so she was able to run around and find us and let us know when we should cut the cake, do our first dance and so on, while Steve stayed to insure that music was playing the whole time. They were really fantastic and I would totally recommend them to anyone getting married in the area!

I have worked many times with Steve Ezzo and his band, The Monterey Bay All-Stars, and they are the best, professional wedding band I know. Steve is an experienced, highly-qualified professional guitarist who has toured worldwide with well-known acts and has performed on The Tonight Show and also at The Monterey Jazz Festival and Monterey Blues Festival. He is unique in his ability to offer a Solo Guitar/DJ combo or a Band/DJ when you want the best of both worlds. His team can provide you with any kind of music or amplification the you might need, and Steve is a terrific DJ and Master of Ceremonies. He will make sure that your reception is elegant and fun! I highly recommend Steve!

We refer Ezzo Entertainment frequently to our clients. We like that they can set up a "music plan" for the entire event, from the wedding ceremony through the celebration.
We have worked with Steve Ezzo's bands, Steve as a solo musician and Steve and his wife Ann as a DJ team.
Parties run smoothly and everyone is always on the dance floor having a great...

We love working with Steve! Whether he's acting as your rockin' DJ or as the leader of his band, he has a way of keeping the party going with great music and fun. Steve and/or his band are great fun and a great choice for your big day.

Steve Ezzo was the DJ for my own wedding and I have been recommending him to brides ever since! He's easy to work with, extremely knowledgeable, a great value, and very reliable! We had extensive "must play" and "do not play" lists and he worked with them perfectly. We LOVED all our music! He also kept the night running smoothly and was the best MC I've ever seen! You definitely won't regret hiring these guys!!

Steve and Ann Ezzo from Steve Ezzo Entertainment are true professionals that go above and beyond for my clients. They are a one-stop resource for me when looking for a ceremony musician(s) and DJ's.

Most recently, they even brought a guitar to a meeting wth my bride and played different selections for her so she could decide which songs would work best for her ceremony. Afterward, they gave my bride and her father a complimentary ballroom dance lesson! Unheard of! The brides' family was so impressed with them and knew that they made the right choice when they secured Ezzo Entertainment for their wedding entertainment needs.

They make my life as a busy wedding planner that much easier and I truly enjoy working with them.

Patty Speirs, PBC
Every Last Detail Wedding & Event Coordination
www.eldweddings.com

I have had the opportunity to work with Steve Ezzo Entertainment on a couple of events and I couldn't be happier! Steve and Ann are easy to work with and real team players, which is important to me as a wedding coordinator. They are versatile, as they can provide both live music and DJ/emcee services. I appreciate that they are always so responsive when I contact them and are timely and professional at events. I look forward to working with them again in the future!

Steve is a wonderful guitarist and dj too. He and his wife Ann are always a pleasure to work with and they give me a great sound feed for the video which is always appreciated. When the Ezzos are on the job I know things will be handled right.

We really enjoy working with Steve and Ann Ezzo on any wedding we do, we known them for years
especially at the Carmel Highlands Inn, and find they provide the most professional service for all their clients.
Steve is an accomplished musician and can play the guitar or create trio's for your ceremony,
he has many contacts. They are smooth, great with clients, classy and will make your wedding flow with ease
and keep the party going as long as you like with their top notch sound system. Be sure to check out Steve and Ann for your
Carmel Area wedding, they are awesome!!!! Did you know he worked with Tom Jones!