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    Naomi R. Sent on 05/20/2024
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    Wedding Bliss

    Garuda Blue was the perfect choice for our son's wedding. He picked the band based on his own years as a musician and playing in bands. Talking with Abe, the band's leader, our son knew immediately that his choice of music, number of band members, length of sets, etc. would be respected. And, indeed honored they were. The band pleased all ages at the reception and provided the perfect tone for the entire party. If you need a band, stop here. Book them! They are in high demand. We feel lucky to have secured a top-notch, professional, and exceptionally talented group of musicians.
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    Mary T. Sent on 10/26/2023
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    Garuda Blue is a great band

    The Garuda Blue Band made our reception really fun. They are excellent musicians and know how to make events seem to flow naturally. They earned enthusiastic praise from the musicians and non-musicians, young and old, dancers and non-dancers among our guests. They were incredibly easy to work with as well. I can't recommend them highly enough.
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    Rick H. Sent on 10/24/2023
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    Great sound and musical range

    Garuda Blue played at my 60th birthday party at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. They played light jazz outside on the patio, a jazz set on stage and then several hours of dance music ranging from the 60s to contemporary. I'm a singer and half of the audience were musicians. My wife and I sang a duet accompanied by them, as did two friends who had brought jazz arrangements to them to practice a few months before the event. Everyone loved the band. Abe and the group were a joy to work with. I can highly recommend Garuda Blue for your event.
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    Stephanie Sent on 09/26/2023
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    Played for wedding reception - 100% recommend

    We had Garuda Blue play for our wedding and are 100% satisfied with the band and would highly recommend anyone have them play for their wedding or event. They made our wedding reception so much better, and assisted in making our reception run smoothly, as they emceed for it. They learned and played two additional songs upon request for two special dances, and played them beautifully. The band was very professional, easy to communicate with, and performed lovely music! No complaints at all!
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    Julia L. Sent on 07/05/2023
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    Top knotch!!

    Stop thinking - just book!!

    My husband is a jazz pianist, and I minored in violin performance. We know music, and we can vouch that this band plays well - very well.

    They changed the vibe of our wedding completely. Our wedding would have been empty with you guys!!! I was really hesitant because it was a pricey factor in a wedding budget, but this was one of the best wedding vendor purchase we made.

    We went all out and had the full band, and it blew us away. Just do it!
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    Ellie T. Sent on 07/29/2022
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    Best wedding band ever

    Garuda Blue was definitely a highlight of our wedding reception. They played an acoustic jazz set during our cocktail hour, a full band jazz set during dinner, and then a soul/hits set while we danced the night away. All three sets were absolutely stunning. My husband and I are huge jazz fans and appreciated the incredible craftsmanship each member brought to the band.

    Prior to the day, the band manager Abe was incredibly easy to work with: very responsive, accommodating, and organized. Even when one of the band members had an emergency and was unable to perform, Garuda Blue quickly found an EXCELLENT replacement. Our reception wouldn't have been the same without them!
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    Keith W. Sent on 09/14/2022
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    Could not recommend more!

    Abe and the whole band were beyond great, both in their actual performance at our wedding reception but also what it was like to deal with them in the lead-up. Highly, highly recommended. Highlights: (1) They respond to emails promptly and efficiently and reasonably. Unlike many wedding vendors, they will not cause you stress. (2) They will learn (a limited number of) new songs for you if you give them a heads-up. (3) They are real professionals and were able to adapt to some minor snafus on the day without it even becoming an issue. (4) These guys are incredible musicians -- they did a wonderful job playing background music during the dinner with a smaller combo and then dance music with vocals after dinner. Everybody loved them -- kids, old people, everybody in between. They kept playing hard until the venue shut us out even with like 2 people remaining on the dance floor! Bottom line, would absolutely hire again and could not recommend more strongly.
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    John W. Sent on 07/09/2022
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    5 Stars, A Must Have Band!

    Abe & team not only produced a prodigious evening for my bride, family, and guests, but they were able to drape the evening with profound class!

    Professional, sharp, and talented, doesn’t begin to describe how this band presented. Comments from our friends and family included “the band at your wedding made this the best wedding I have ever been to” and “where did you find these guys” came in droves. The music was timeless, fun, and diverse.

    Looking back at our evening, Garuda Blue really gave us an amazing gift, absolute preeminence, bar none.
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    Jacob W. Sent on 03/27/2022
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    The best in the business

    We hired Garuda Blue for our wedding, and they were absolutely phenomenal. They are beyond communicative, extremely professional and flexible, and they are incredible musicians who will make your wedding truly memorable. I’m a trained jazz musician myself, and these guys truly know their stuff. They played all the hits and had the crowd dancing nonstop.

    We had guests begging the band to play more songs — honestly, book Garuda Blue. You will not regret it, and you’ll have a blast. They are worth every penny and more.
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    Cody B. Sent on 02/05/2022
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    A musician's band

    Wow, Garuda Blue blew it out of the park at our wedding. This is no ordinary band; it is a musician's band. All the members of Garuda Blue are top notch jazz musicians and it shows in their playing. I never thought that a wedding band can be this good since I always assume that musicians of their caliber are too artsy and advanced to do weddings. Well, I was wrong! Garuda Blue is a HIDDEN GEM; you won't find anyone better out there. No need to look anywhere else, just book them already!
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    Anna L. Sent on 12/06/2021
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    Total pros

    Abe and his crew are terrific!

    We hired them for dance music at the end of an auction event. Dinner service was slow after the presentation finished, so we asked them to play easy back-ground music that we had not originally asked for. They were able to easily go with the flow and come up with several numbers that fit the mood perfectly, before switching over to dance music.
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    Evie A. Sent on 12/05/2021
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    Gala Fundraising Event, Napa

    Garuda Blue are really talented, they played exactly what we needed and were pleasant and professional. They had all our guests dancing and no one wanted the evening to end.
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    W Spurz Sent on 10/31/2021
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    Could not have been better.

    They were great. Incredible sound. Very professional. Amazing.
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    Morgan Sent on 09/20/2021
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    Corporate Event - Crushed it!

    Garuda Blue was an amazing addition to our corporate event! Not only did they accommodate a very last minute request, they were professional and knocked it out of the park during our reception! We mainly worked with Abe who was extremely flexible and easy to work with. If in doubt - hire them!
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    Kevin Sent on 08/05/2021
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    Exceptional band all around!

    Garuda Blue played our wedding and they were absolutely exceptional. The band is made up of truly excellent musicians - we had other jazz musicians in the audience singing their praises - and they did a phenomenal job adjusting their sound to the mood of the room (people at the wedding asked if they could go to a Garuda Blue concert separately because they were so good). They were also incredibly helpful and flexible, from delaying a year due to the pandemic to setting up a sound system for toasts to playing different styles for different stages of the wedding (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, etc). And above all else, they are incredibly kind people. I cannot recommend a band more highly!
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    Cory S. Sent on 07/19/2021
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    Garuda Blue provided an absolutely phenomenal service on my wedding day.

    Going for the full package with Garuda Blue was the best vendor choice for my wedding! From communicating with Abe regarding specific song selections to the cleanup after the event, Garuda Blue was a pleasure to work with. The enthusiasm for the music, their outfits despite the 105F weather, the transitions between songs throughout the event, AND THE EMCEEING was fantastic. Each of my guests were astounded with them as a whole, and I will confidently recommend them to any friends, families and strangers any day of my life!
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    Anne M. Sent on 04/24/2020
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    Simply the Best

    Abe and his band are an amazing find! They are kind, excellent communicators, and the best musicians. Abe is the main point of contact - He is prompt and a wealth of knowledge on how best to go about any event being planned. I am so grateful to have found them and booked them! These guys are a truly talented and a classy act. I highly recommend them to any one seeking 5 star entertainment!
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    Amie Sent on 11/17/2021
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    They made the party!

    We got so lucky with hiring them! The band is so classy and was exactly the vibe that we wanted, and they did an amazing job. They knew exactly how to direct the flow of the party, and they made it an absolutely amazing night. They were many people's favorite parts of the wedding, and they really just set the scene for the entire night. They were amazing and I would highly recommend them! We are now trying to come up with excuses for parties in the future to have them back down in Monterey!
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    Jinhee Sent on 10/28/2020
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    Great talent, flexible band

    We used half of the Garuda Blue Band, opting for a chill, jazzy vibe during our small wedding of 30. They were very flexible, moving to several different locations throughout the wedding. They were always on time and had a positive attitude. They provided everything we needed in terms of a high quality sound system and microphones -- we used their mics during the ceremony and for toasting during dinner.
    They provided emceeing services as a part of their contract. They also cleaned up great! We felt like they were part of the community of our guests. Highly recommended!
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    Courtney Sent on 09/28/2021
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    Absolutely incredible.

    Garuda Blue was extraordinary. I can’t recommend them enough. They set the mood just right throughout the entirety of our wedding, and the dance floor was full until the very end of the night. I wish I could go back and relive it again and again! Hire them!
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    Brianna G. Sent on 10/18/2019
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    Garuda Blue knocked it out of the park!

    We hired Garuda Blue to perform out our wedding, during the ceremony, dinner and reception. Every part of their involvement was fantastic. Abe was so easy to work with and very professional. My husband is a huge music snob and was very impressed with the talent and range of the entire band. All the guests (including us) were dancing the night away and Garuda definitely kept the party going. If you are looking for an A+ live band for your event, you won't be disappointed.
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    Ana M. Sent on 08/30/2020
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    Amazing Musicians, Amazing Experiences!

    We first saw Garuda Blue play at my husband's company holiday party and I immediately knew I wanted them to play at our wedding! They really know how to get a party started - my husband said he couldn't believe they got a bunch of Silicon Valley techies on the dance floor! We most recently had Abe (pianist) and Patrick (vocals) perform at our Catholic wedding ceremony and it was absolutely beautiful! They are extremely talented and are very knowledgeable when it comes to Catholic ceremonies. We cannot wait to have them perform at our larger reception post-COVID! I have no doubt they are going to be a hit. If you are deciding between a DJ or band, go with a band and go with Garuda Blue!
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    Jeremy W. Sent on 10/29/2021
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    Incredible wedding band

    LOOK NO FURTHER FOR A WEDDING BAND. Our guests won't stop talking about how incredible Garuda Blue was. We can't wait to host an event and hire them again.
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    Penelope R. Sent on 10/15/2018
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    Incredible Performance at Company Event!

    We hired Garuda for our team cocktail event for 250 people following a two day strategy session. They played perfectly to the atmosphere and were only too happy to stay on longer than I had originally asked as the team didn't want it to end. The start was great jazz music that suited the event and by the end, they had the entire group up dancing. Thank you so much!
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    Mileen Z. Sent on 10/21/2019
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    As talented as they come!

    We’re so glad we went with Garuda Blue for our wedding band. These guys are so talented and have a timeless sound. They were very responsive and great to work with. Thank you again for making our day so special!
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