About Music Pro: Bands, Musicians & DJs

mony and cocktails outside, then his 5 piece band for the reception inside. They played nearly non-stop for over 3 hours with only one short break, so we felt that we got great value and were well entertained. Gary and the Blue Daddy's were incredible. They learned a couple songs for us, including one for our (very literal) first dance- and nailed them. They were incredibly professional, extremely talented, and we would both recommend them to anyone. My grandparents loved them, our parents loved them, our friends loved them- my boss loved them (thanks guys!). They made our wedding, and we can't thank them enough.

ming. He played the perfect mix of classics, and our requested songs and played them at the perfect time. He was also super professional and MC'd the event without a hitch. Our wedding went perfectly thanks to Gary from About Music.

night long - they did a fantastic job of arranging the music and Gary made all the announcements during the reception. He was very communicative when we reached out in the beginning and the weeks leading up to the wedding. He was very prepared and everything couldn't have gone more seamlessly! GARY and all the members of his band WERE incredible!

nd so much more! We had a string quartet at the ceremony and a jazz trio at the cocktail hour. He was so communicative leading up to our wedding and was so helpful the day of. He made sure we knew what was going on, and made sure we liked the vibes of the music. He let my husband and I request songs if we wanted to but I didn't even need to because I feel like he knew exactly what to play and our guests had the best time! The Band was awesome, and he would seamlessly go on to being a DJ on band breaks. We are so appreciative to Gary and his team for making our wedding what it was Incredible!

m during our very first phone call. Gary really helped us and supported us with our wedding vision. He was always available to answer questions. During the wedding, he kept our guests dancing and he seamlessly transitioned and blended different genres of music. Gary also played Ukulele at our ceremony and Piano for our cocktail hour. Which our guests loved and complemented us on how great he was. Gary is the best and we would recommend him to everyone!

vate last dance with just my husband and myself. He is super charismatic and professional and so were his band members. There wasn't a moment when I didn't know what was going on because he communicates everything and checks in often. He was the DJ/Mc and bandleader at our wedding on October 27 2024; It was absolutely perfect! Gary was accommodating, responsive, and always made us feel like we were going to have a fun and engaging wedding! Our guests are still ranting and raving about the band, they made the night unforgettable; Gary and his team gave us the best service. Gary helped us navigate the uncharted waters, and made sure that our night was still unforgettable and full of good times and great music! Highly recommend Gary Rich and his band and musicians, for all your music needs!

he reception. He was very responsive to messaging, coordinating a virtual meeting, and everything from then on. It was clear from the start that he doesn't just look at this as a job - he loves what he does and WANTS to Make the music at your wedding a life changing experience for you! It made us feel so special! He truly knocked the day out of the park. We couldn't imagine anything less for our wedding day! People are still talking about him and his band and asking us for his name for future events! Don't hesitate - book Gary! You won't regret it.

cocktail hour and MC services were great touches to the evening. All the bands were great, having a string quartet for the ceremony and a jazz trio for cocktails plus the dance band put our day over the top!, About Music Pro with the guidance of Gary Rich gave us the best evening and tons of memories!

eir audio equipment and DJ/MC services for our reception and we were super happy with how everything turned out! We were able to see them play live at my friend's wedding the year before, and they sounded just as amazing on the wedding day! The Blue Daddy's brought such great energy to our wedding and our guests continue to rave about how fun it was to have live music! We are so happy we chose them and feel like they completely elevated our wedding experience! Thank you so much to Gary and his team at About Music Pro!.

t to finish with the planning. We decided to go with a jazz trio for the cocktail hour and a seven-piece band for the reception. The jazz trio really set the mood for the cocktail hour and the seven-piece party band got everyone out on the dance floor at the reception and they also included a DJ/MC. Gary also even arranged for the string duo that provided music for the ceremony. The three different types of live music made the whole wedding a very special experience for everyone! The Blue Daddy’s and Gary Rich also provided the music for our other son's wedding so that says something when you hire a band for a second time. Both times The About Music Pro came through for us in providing an exceptional music experience!

mplimented us on our choice of band and were strongly impressed with their talent and how beautiful they sounded. They even complimented us on our choice of wedding song to dance to. Gary and his band were easy to work with and were nice people. I would use them over and over again. We really appreciate how well they did to make our wedding beautiful and sound amazing during our dance and while others danced as well. Thank you!

music, and they played jazz standards and then Gary played recorded music for us on the band breaks without us even having to ask. Guests of all ages complimented us on the music choice. They were unbelievably classy and smooth to work with. Thank you so much!

ur event and set the perfect mood. We had The Blue Daddy's at our wedding reception with over 200 people attending. The comments have been incredible about the band and how wonderful they were. Gary was the person I communicated with and he was SO easy to work with and to assure me that his band would be a hit - he was so right - thank you so much for such an incredible wedding that we will always remember forever!

player for a classy sound, going so far as to learn a few special songs ahead of the wedding to make the ceremony exceptionally special. At cocktail hour, Gary and his trio kept the vibe bright and happy with some great live tunes. The outdoor space we were in was beautiful, and the sounds elevated the moment to peak heights. During dinner, the background music was classy, and Gary was very attentive at enabling toasts and speeches with mics and sound coordination. Oh yeah - he brought all the AV and sound equipment gear needed to fill a massive outdoor space with the voices during the ceremony. Did I mention he is awesome! Now onto the fun part - the dance party! Wow, Gary as DJ/MC was so spot on, and had the good people on the floor from first dance to last call. Feedback from our guests was it was one of the most fun weddings they have ever been to. I would highly recommend Gary to play - and enable - all the musical needs of your event.

to recommendation and absolutely crushed the sound and music at our wedding. The sound was crisp and clear during our ceremony and toasts, and Gary band leader/MC and musician kept the party going all night. We received so many compliments on behalf of our music selection. A few people even mentioned they've never seen a dance floor so packed at a wedding. We are so thankful for Gary and About Music pro for contributing the sound and music for the best day and party of our lives! Super professional and all around great people that we can't recommend enough!

remony, and he played piano for the cocktail hour, and we also had a live drummer and DJ set during the reception. Live music and the good vibes it brought were very important to us, and the band exceeded expectations for our guests and us. Gary worked with us extensively prior to the wedding to learn new songs on guitar and offer suggestions for our playlist. He quickly picked up on the style we wanted and brought it to the next level. As a pianist he is absolutely stunning and is incredibly talented. He created the perfect classy ambiance we were seeking. The band was remarkable. And of course, Gary was the backbone of it all. Month's later; we're frequently watching our videos of the wedding. So we can relive the party anytime, anywhere. Truly grateful for finding this level of talent for our special day!

but he played Ukulele at the ceremony and guitar for the cocktail and piano for dinner. As our DJ/MC he had no problem getting people on the dance floor by playing such great music all night long! We had our wedding at the Hyatt regency in downtown San Diego. It was incredible how seamlessly he went from wedding to cocktails to dinner and reception. He made sure every area that guests were at had speakers so they could enjoy the music, from the bar to the tables and obviously the dance floor! If you want to make sure you and your guests have an amazing time and dance the night away to great tunes with both live and DJ music do yourself a favor and hire Gary from About Music Pro!

iece band with a DJ/MC for the reception. Gary and his team worked well with our other vendors, which helped make our wedding very successful. The communication before the wedding was fantastic. We were able to pick any songs that we wanted as well. As I questioned some things of how to keep the wedding guests entertained, Gary knew how to sweep them off their feet! If anyone is searching for a Band-DJ / MC or musicians in the surrounding San Diego area, I would look no further than Gary and his staff. What a blast our guest and we had!

orking with Gary throughout the planning process and he was professional, friendly, down-to-earth and honest. We met with him in person and communicated via email and text. He was always quick to respond and thorough in his responses. We also loved working with Gary and his band on the day of our wedding. We decided to skip our sendoff just so we could keep dancing! I honestly can't say enough good things. Do yourself a favor and book these guys for your event! Gary acted as our emcee and DJ, plus bandleader for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. He was smooth and professional, and the music was so amazingly perfect for us throughout the reception and into the dance party. Our guests of all ages had a blast - people couldn't stop talking about how great the music was! Thank you!! :)

everything so incredibly easy. He was personable, paid attention to every detail, was very responsive, and was one of the most professional vendors we hired for our wedding. We wanted to ensure that our friends would be saying "your wedding was so much fun" and be a party they would not forget. Gary and The Blue Daddy's absolutely crushed it. We told him what kind of music genres we liked and then gave him the freedom to play whatever he wanted and he did such a great job of creating the perfect mix to get everyone dancing. We had many guests approach us to tell us how incredible our Band /DJ was. If you want to have an amazing dance band at your party that will make your day truly memorable, hire About Music Pro. You will be so glad you did!

India, Latin America, England and other places around the world. Gary just nailed it. He started with American pop and rock from the 70's and 80's and evolved to currant top 40 hits and rap, that pleased everyone and had them all dancing. Over time, he mixed it up, introducing picks for different subgroups of guests. He even researched India pop hits, salsa and Latin pop for me -- not something that's on his normal list of genres -- and he got it exactly right! He also worked with our parents to add a slideshow of childhood photos for each of our parent-child dances. You can tell Gary takes deep pleasure in pleasing his clients! Thanks, Gary, for holding a perfect and joyful space for us on one of the happiest days of our lives!

uests from all over the US and the world and Gary carved out a piece of the party for all of them, somehow weaving it all together. Our reception was a non-stop dance party from beginning to end and we actually had to move tables to make the dance floor bigger! Everyone had such a great time! Thank you Gary!!

in detail what we could expect on our big day. Throughout the planning stages, working with him was easy and stress free! We decided on a classical trio for the ceremony, a jazz trio for cocktails, and a 5-piece band with a DJ/MC for the reception. The week before the wedding, we had a call with Gary to discuss final details and to go over different music cues during the ceremony and reception. On the day of our wedding, him and his band more than delivered! The music during the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were all exceptional, but once the dance floor opened up, and the band and DJ took over, they had everyone dancing and having a great time! Multiple people came up to us during the wedding to tell us how great the music was and how much fun they were having. People who typically don't dance (including my grand mother!) were out there tearing it up! highly recommend About Music Pro, Gary, and the whole team for your next big event!

e entire booking, planning and even experience were truly top notch and worth every penny and more! Having good music with everyone on the dance floor was one of our "must haves" and Gary and his band delivered! We spent a ton of time researching different music options for our wedding reception and would pick About Music Pro over and over again. Gary was incredibly easy to work with, professional, and responsive throughout the wedding planning process. He listened to our requests and made sure to fit the music vibe we were hoping to achieve. Our friends and family continually comment on the incredible music selection and Gary’s ability to keep everybody dancing the entire night. We highly recommend them!

ke sure our wedding was exactly what we pictured. Everything went exactly as we wanted and Gary was able to fit right in with our venue and wedding planner and everything was seamless. We are so happy to be able to highly recommend Gary. We would love an opportunity to book with him again in the future. We and our guests had a fantastic time! He was incredible!

tly, he was also very perceptive of song suggestions and tailored the music choice to our liking. Our guests were out on the dance floor the whole time and many guests commented on what a great time they had. Also, he was the MC and DJ for announcements and when the band was on break and made sure the dance floor was packed the whole night, which was important to us. Thank you and your band for being so awesome!

o,who came to our rescue! They are a highly rated Band/DJ company with all positive reviews. We had a great experience starting from the first call; Gary was courteous and helpful and guided us through the entire wedding music process. We got to customize our entire wedding music genre, and he organized our music selections for us with specific instructions on exact play times that coordinated with our planners time line. When the wedding date arrived. Gary and his band really proved themselves even further. They played our all our requests better than we could've imagined, and kept the dance floor full at all times. As an added bonus, Gary’s DJ skills were on par with his amazing MC skills, Gary hosted our wedding like a true professional host. I would highly recommend Gary and his company About Music Pro for there Band/DJ/MC services. Thank you Gary for an unforgettable experience!

l songs I requested they preformed them flawlessly. Gary also provided AV for a photo-montage and he made it all happen without a hitch. They cultivated the most perfect play-list that kept my wedding guests on the dance floor the entire night. If you're even hesitating for one second about hiring About Music Pro, don't! I promise it will be one of the easiest and best decisions you'll make throughout your entire wedding planning process!

rselves "We’ll get a drink after the next song" but couldn't leave the dance floor because they had the best dance music! We didn't want to miss out on any of the songs! Gary was so friendly and easy to approach, he was very responsive to every email and was easy to work with! If you're trying to decide between using About Music Pro and another wedding music company, I recommend going with About Music Pro! They are awesome! Thank you again Gary for making our wedding so incredible!

mendations, and helped facilitate a perfectly smooth reception and amazing dance party! We got a sense right away at our first meeting that Gary knew his stuff when it comes to music and we were right to trust him. He made the perfect play list and agenda for the entire evening with very little guidance from us. I definitely recommend using Gary from About Music Pro!

for a family-friendly lunch time wedding. Responsive, professional, accommodating, and easy to work with. He is also the owner of his company, so he is in control of his schedule. Highly recommend him! PLANNING PHASE: We were recommended to Gary through a friend who had worked with him for their wedding the year before. Four months before the wedding day, our original plan for live music did not go through, so I felt pressed for time to find a musician/DJ. I gave him a call, explained my situation, and he calmly walked me through all of my options, tailoring as needed based on my budget. He also mentioned that he would be able to do all sound and AV, which was perfect because we were planning for a photo slideshow. His pricing packages are very straightforward, and by the end of the call, I knew exactly what he would be able to provide. We booked him within the day for live ukulele for the ceremony, DJ/MC for the reception, and all sound/audio/video throughout the event. As a follow up, he sent us a sheet to fill out for any specific songs that we wanted, which was very helpful for our planning (e.g. processional song, recessional song, first dance song, father daughter dance song, BGM genre, etc). ON OUR WEDDING DAY, Ceremony: Gary had set himself up toward the back of our ceremony. His ukulele blended in so nicely with our set up and the scene, that it felt like it was meant to be there. I say this because some musicians like to hog attention, but Gary made sure to provide the perfect amount of music for enjoyment and BGM, without standing out. This meant a lot! ON OUR WEDDING DAY, Reception: Gary deeply understands the flow of a wedding, so we were listening for his voice as a queue for guidance around when to switch gears for the next activity. As you would for any MC, if you have any particular requests around particularly wording, I would let him know beforehand. For example, for the bouquet toss, we wanted him to ask for “unmarried” ladies, rather than “single“ ladies, to come to the dance floor, so we asked him to do that. Also, we didn’t have a dance hour, but I had asked him beforehand to tailor the music to be more upbeat in case people start gathering toward the dance floor, and he did that flawlessly. We hope to have the opportunity to work with Gary again in the future!

h our choice. We were lucky enough to have DJ Gary and his band do our wedding. He was easy to work with and skilled at helping us with our wide range of music choices. We gave him some requests and he filled in the blanks with a awesome selection of songs! There was a mix of some oldies and new music, which kept the party going. We highly recommend Gary and his band from About Music Pro. They were the absolute best choice for your wedding!

them do what they know best, which is About Music Pro’s business philosophy, so it was a perfect match! Band leader and DJ, Gary, was wonderful to work with - he provided great ideas on how to structure the reception toasts, and he quickly figured out our preferred styles of music and worked in our specific song requests throughout the night. Our guests raved about how great Gary was. Gary and his band had the dance floor packed and several guests mentioned that they needed a break but just couldn't leave the floor because the music was so good!! We loved how he kept the energy up throughout the night and made sure that guests enjoyed themselves. He also played guitar during the ceremony and it went flawlessly. We highly recommend Gary Rich &The Blues Daddy's for your wedding or any event!!

dations when we didn't have specific requests of our own. We had a Jazz trio for the ceremony as well as the cocktail hour and we had a 5-piece band with a DJ for the reception. Our friends and family danced with us for several hours with out stopping and everyone loved it. I would go with About Music Pro again, any time, for any kind of event!

ing with anyone else. On the day of, we realized what a great decision that was! They seamlessly transitioned between jazz and easy listening for the dinner music and then to classic dance and top 40 hits for my friends and family. They even worked in my requested Latin pop song. Everyone tore it up on the dance floor! They played to the crowd, and people danced all night long, We both agreed that Gary and The Blue Daddy's absolutely killed it. Even my friends and family raved about how great their music selections were! And our night truly wouldn't have been what it was without them. Look no further. About Music Pro is truly the best of the best!

d excited for us! On the wedding night, he and his band did an amazing job keeping the night moving and making sure the guests were entertained. Along with all of this, the music was phenomenal! We chose to have the string Trio for ceremony, jazz trio for cocktails, and 6-piece Band for dinner and dancing (which came with a DJ). Everything was seamless and wonderful from start to finish. Thanks Gary and your whole crew, for making our wedding truly incredible!

he love in the room from all of the guests, but also the involvement and skill level that Gary and his band brought to the dance floor. The group’s genuine excitement and enthusiasm set them way apart. We would highly recommend Gary Rich and About Music Pro to any bride and groom!

ed out for a quote, Gary was incredibly helpful and prompt with everything. Their performance the night of the wedding was outstanding and our dance floor was full all night. We had a variety of requests throughout the night and Gary and his band were more than happy to fulfill them all. The DJ filled in on the breaks with a great dance set too! I highly recommend these guys if you want the best San Diego Band and DJ around!

rs, the mix of songs and their energy was second to none. Gary was extremely professional and he went through all of the details of our wedding. When we wanted to incorporate live Celtic music, Gary found us the musicians and made sure that their set was added smoothly to the rest of the music. All along the way, as we had to make adjustments and changes, he was extremely helpful and made sure that we were happy above all else. The night of our wedding, everyone loved the music and Gary put on his DJ hat when the band took breaks. We could not have been happier with Gary and his band!

the list goes on and on! We wanted our wedding to be all about the music and having a good time, and we were exceptionally pleased with the band and the DJ! Gary was so accommodating. He learned a new song for our big day that was beautiful! We also had the DJ for our after party. We've gotten so many compliments about them, and they kept the dance floor busy all night! They made our wedding so memorable, we can't thank them enough!

moment we met him. We had a duo for our ceremony and cocktail hour and a 5-piece band and DJ for our reception. We had a vision for our ceremony and wanted more modern music (Jason Mraz feel). They accommodated this with ease and gave honest feedback on what they thought would work and what wouldn't. It was perfect and absolutely what we envisioned -- thanks Gary!! For dinner/reception our emcee (Gary) was great! He was flexible with last minute changes with introductions and got the guests excited. The reception was a blast!! The dance floor was packed the entire time, which is exactly what we wanted. We asked guests to add a song request on their RSVP card and the band gave special shout outs to certain guests before playing- such a sweet touch! They also accommodated our "must play" song list between the band and DJ sets. We have received countless compliments about The Blue Daddy’s from our guests and it was by far the BEST decision we made for our wedding.

oughout the entire engagement and planning process and he was super accommodating. He always answered our questions right away and brought up things we would have never even thought of. We had a guitar and cello for the ceremony and cocktails and the band for the reception. There was a DJ on the band breaks and they were all great. They kept the mood going, incorporated our guests in the entertainment and helped everything run smoothly through out the entire night. We are forever thankful to them!

&B, top 40, swing, and classic rock dance hits exactly as we asked. Gary was very responsive, positive, easy to work with and made great suggestions leading up to the wedding. We definitely recommend having Gary Rich and his team for your event!

. My husband and I are both very picky when it comes to music. We both wanted Hip-Hop and Top 40 with some Classic Rock, so we asked Gary for a blend of all three, and he definitely delivered! He also did a great job on the grand entrance, and announcing all events during the wedding, such as the cake cutting, first dance, speeches, bouquet toss, and last dance. I would highly recommend him for weddings, or any special event that needs a DJ! With Gary you know you'll be in great hands. 5 STARS across the board! Thank you Gary!

lian family. Our wedding was a black tie event and the band kept with that theme and also dressed formally. I was torn, because I wanted to include some traditional Japanese music, which would be tough for a band to perform. After searching the web, I finally decided to reach out to Gary since his company, About Music Productions, offers both live and D/J ...a decision I am so glad I made! Gary stepped in as DJ at the wedding and obtained all the Japanese music we requested. He and band rocked the party! It's important for a bride to feel at ease, and be able to trust the vendors. Gary put my mind at ease. He was a great communicator and an amazing HOST!! He knew how to keep people on the dance floor and lived up to all of my expectations!