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Merlot Embargo is a wedding band based in Downey, California, and performing throughout Southern CA. Scarlet and Geoff are working songwriters who bring genuine love for music to every celebration they play. As a wife and husband team, the duo understands what it means to invest in a moment. Their performances carry the warmth of people who actually care about the room, and your guests will feel the difference.

Services Offered
Merlot Embargo scales their performance to fit your event beautifully. An intimate acoustic duo suits smaller gatherings and ceremonies with ease. A full band, complete with horns and lighting, creates an electric reception atmosphere. Every configuration in between is on the table. The team works closely with you to find the format that suits your vision of the day.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 10 years in business

  • We speak English and German

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Reviews of Merlot Embargo

Mayra
Mayra Sent on 05/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A moving performance!

Tough to find a place to start with Geoff & Scarlet because there’s so much good to say! The second we began planning music for our wedding, we knew we wanted their special talent to be a part of our special day. For years, we’ve been moved by Scarlet’s beautiful voice at our local parish. Our wedding day was no different. Her voice combined with Geoff’s flawless guitar playing tugged on the all the emotions you want to feel on wedding day. Their work certainly exceeded our expectations! Beyond their talent, they are incredibly kind and very professional.
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Han Sent on 05/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

Now that we are finally settled back into normal post-wedding life, Du and I would like to say a big THANK YOU to you and the rest of the band members for helping make our wedding a success! The first dance song turned out better than we could've imagined! We received many compliments from our guests throughout the night. You guys were definitely one of the best parts of our wedding and we wish we had a chance to thank you in person. Good luck on your future career and endeavors :)
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Team

Geoff Gross
Geoff Gross
Guitarist, Producer, Arranger
Scarlet Biberstein
Scarlet Biberstein
Singer, Frontwoman, Songwriter

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This vendor will travel up to within 300 miles

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