ENCORE - Live Music, DJ & Production Services

If I could give 10 stars I would! Encore was hands down the best. They made our wedding more than incredible. It was an experience. Hands down best night of my life. Sometimes I think our wedding was at a concert - it wasn’t just a band at our wedding. Our guests still (7 months later) talk about how incredible our band was and how they’ve never seen anything like it. Our expectations were exceeded tenfold. I can’t wait to renew our vows and hire Encore again!!!! Not only were Susie and Armando incredible to work with, they were supportive, honest, and invested as if it was their own wedding. Trust that they will handle all you’re music and entertainment and I promise you won’t regret it!!! We love Encore!

The Encore band brought unbelievable energy to the wedding! They tailored the experience exactly how we described and envisioned.

Encore and Armondo’s team were nothing short of amazing and talented. “The band was the best part” was the common theme from our guests of the night. I highly recommend Encore for any wedding or private event, and can 110% confidently say that they are worth every penny! My wedding would not have been the same without them, and can’t wait to hire them for my twins sister future wedding! Though wedding planing is stressful in and of itself, working with Armondo was the least stressful part of my entire wedding planning! #truth So greatful for the professionalism and undeniable talent of the musicians for making my dream Wedding an even better reality!! #catanwedding2018

Best band ever! Encore turned our wedding into a party. Amazing energy for 4 straight hours that kept people on the dance floor all night. We are still hearing back from guests saying that Encore was the “best wedding band they have ever seen”. Easy to work with, super professional, and definitely experts at the craft. We can’t recommend them any higher!

Encore absolutely made our wedding! They had everyone on the dance floor all night! Thank you guys!!!

The absolute best of the best. Encore was the highlight of our wedding! Our guests still tell us how amazing the band was. If you want a true band experience, don’t waste your time with anyone else. Team Encore for life!

We got married in May and hired this band family to do our reception. Hands down, having ENCORE perform at our wedding was the BEST decision we made. Our guests had an absolute blast are still talking about them to this day! They have amazing attention to detail and went above and beyond for us. All of the musicians were phenomenal and all the technical details were executed with perfection. We cannot thank them enough for making our day so special and would highly recommend them to you!!

Encore is honestly the absolute best company you could ever choose as your wedding entertainment. Our dance floor was FULL of guests truly enjoying themselves and the performance encore put on. Afterwards, everyone gushed about how amazing and fun the dance floor and music was. Encore is extremely professional, punctual, and such an extreme pleasure to work with. I can not recommend Encore enough. Susan lives for this job and it shines through with every event she does.

Encore provided music for our church wedding. The choir, soloist and instruments which accompanied them were magnificent. We wanted traditional, dramatic music for church, and they delivered a beautiful performance!

Encore Events was an absolute blast to work with and listen to. Almost all the guests have told me that the band made our wedding the best wedding that they've ever been to. Everything they performed was awesome. Susan Foster was very helpful as well with all the arrangements and coordination with what music was played, when they arrived, the setup, etc. Given the opportunity, we would definitely hire them again.

Hiring Encore for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made!! They have incredible energy that will keep guests on their feet dancing the whole night. Every singer, dancer and musician is incredibly talented. The band is one of the things guests talked about most once the wedding was over and it made our wedding SO much fun! Susan and her team went above and beyond our expectations we I could not recommend them more.

Encore Events made our wedding fun and lively the entire evening. We had a guitarist for the ceremony playing and welcoming guests to their seats. They were flexible in my song choices and played both live music and tracks seamlessly at our ceremony. The guitarist played at cocktail hour as well. We then had an 11 piece band equipped with dancers to keep the evening upbeat. Our guests were blown away with their energy and had so much fun dancing the night away. Encore also provided our dance floor, lighting and helped with getting drapes for the walls. I can not describe how easy they were to work with and how they went above and beyond to make our evening an unforgettable night.

Susan and Armando were amazing for our special day! They exceeded our expectations by far and we recommend them to anyone looking to have a fun party!! The band knows how to get everyone dancing and they even allowed me onstage for a couple crowd surf opportunities 🤘🏽

Encore made our wedding a memorable event. Everything from the choice of music to singers dancers and entertainers lighting and sound were superb. The best entertainment around. Thank you

I have been a guest at a number of weddings that Encore has done and the music for each wedding was THE-BEST experience I have I ever had. Not only did each wedding have a diverse and eclectic choice in the music, I was continuously amazed at how Encore engaged the guests. Everyone danced until it was time to leave at all the weddings, pretty sure I danced my way out of the doors, and kept on dancing out of the building!

Our guests still talk about how great the band at my daughter’s wedding was. Susan is the best- she kept the partying going and everyone dancing. The band was fantastic and I am so happy they were there. They are the reason my daughter’s wedding was so fantastic and unforgettable!! I am so thankful that Susan and her band were our entertainment. They were wonderful to work with and I had so much faith in them, I was able to enjoy the evening and not worry about anything, I knew we were in good hands!!

Wow!!! Encore completely made our wedding!!! Our celebration was the most memorable and happy day and we have Encore to thank for making it better than we could have imagined. They worked our favorite songs into a mix that started and kept the party going all night. We absolutely love you all and cannot thank you enough for taking such good care of us and our guests.

Wow Wow Wow!!! We had such a great time with the band, the music, the singers, the props. The night went exactly as planned as we literally danced the night away!!! Our friends and family had a such a great evening!!! We’re going to hire them again for my 50th birthday party.

I can't say enough amazing things about Encore! They MADE my daughters wedding an unforgettable experience for both her and her husband, and the guests! They created such a happy fun vibe for all. Super professional, and their entire mission was to get every guest dancing. It was the best decision we could have made!!! Highly recommend them! We still have people telling us it was the best wedding they ever attended.

Encore is amazing to work with. They are definitely my go-to vendor for my entertainment needs.

We hired Encore Entertainment for our wedding a little over a week ago and they were absolutely amazing. Their level of talent and professionalism was out of this world and they kept the dance floor going all night. Susan was absolutely wonderful to work with and helped us plan each part of our wedding day from ceremony, to cocktail hour and then reception. The dance floor was packed all night and our guests cannot stop raving about Encore. I would recommend them for anyone looking for a wow factor at their wedding. They were fabulous!

Encore rocked our wedding! From the first phone call with Susan I knew already that we picked the right band for our wedding. Encore are true professionals and our guests have not stopped talking about amazing the group sounded. Hands down gave the energy needed to keep the wedding up beat. I highly would recommend to all my friends and family.

When it came to finding a band for our wedding, I was very picky and did a lot of research. At the time, we had already booked a DJ but most of our family wanted to get a live band as well. After researching, we decided to meet with Encore. Since our family is very particular with the type of music to be played during the reception, we met with Encore a few times to make sure that they knew what we like...especially since most of our guests love to dance! During our reception, Encore surely went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. The cocktail hour music was amazing and was exactly what we wanted. During the reception hour, the sound was just right and all the music they played were familiar hits that all our guests enjoyed and danced to. All of our guests still ask and talk about our band til this day! We couldn't be happier with choosing Encore as our band and definitely recommend them to anyone! Thank you Encore for being a part of our special day! :)♡

The entire night was setup to perfection! The music was on fire all night long and made for a night to truly remember! Thank you Encore you guys did an amazing job in making that night so special for my entire family!

I cannot say enough great things about this band! They absolutely made our wedding reception. They kept the perfect pace the entire night and ensured our guests had the time of their lives. Susie and Armando were a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to make our wedding dreams come true. I have received the most feedback from our guests regarding how much they loved the band.

Above and beyond anything we could have ever expected! Our wedding was a month ago and all of our friends are still talking about the band. We had a 430 person wedding and Encore kept the energy up and the party going the whole time. They were so easy to work with and helped us put together a great timeline too. They made the night incredible and I highly recommend them!

ENCORE was the best! The were right on with the music and entertainment. The dance floor never stopped rocking! I would recommend them for any occasion. You won't go wrong with Encore!

I recently attended my college roommate's wedding in San Diego, and as expected the ceremony was flawless. But the highlight of the night was the entertainment afterwards. The Encore band was top notch and kept the guests dancing the entire night. The production was spectacular - video screens, lighting and incredible sound system. Highly recommend this company if you want a night no one will forget!

We recently got married at Estancia in La Jolla. Encore made it the best night ever! Susan was wonderful to work with. She thought of everything to make our wedding a dream come true. From the musicians at the ceremony to the full band at the reception, the music was perfect. They played all of our requested songs and more. Everything from classic rock to pop and hip-hop. Our guests never stopped dancing! I highly recommend Encore for any event you may have.

Encore Rocked ourDestination Wedding! They had helpful suggestions and gave great attention to detail during the planning stages. I was confident the band and the music were going to be perfect- and it was! Every request was honored, right down to changing the words to a song AND the music cues for the toasts! Thank you is just not enough.

Armando, Susan, and the entire Encore entertainment crew created an amazing atmosphere that allowed for one of the most memorable nights of my life. The energy emitted by all of the performers is so contagious even my grandmother was dancing like there is no tomorrow. Encore's themes and music can appease every guest at your event and I highly recommend them if you are looking to have the best night of your life.

Absolutely amazing! Only the best of the best musicians play in this group! Professional, humble, and well organized. 11 piece band with fantastic vocals and crowd-involvement skills!!! Book these guys :)

I've been to 5 weddings this year. One small production band and 3 DJ's and one wedding with Encore. WOW! Encore puts on a party! The production and stage is professional, walking into the reception it takes your breath away. The band was amazing, the music sounded unbelievable I felt like I was at a concert. And they play current and classic music from rock to Bruno Mars. Best event ever.

Susan Foster and Encore Event Entertainment MADE our wedding!!! The entire wedding planning process was annoying for me until I met Susan. She was amazing to work with and went above and beyond my already high expectations. The band was incredible- months later, no one can stop talking about how great they were. I cannot thank Encore enough for making our wedding the best celebration of our lives!!!

Encore truly made our day extra special! We had such a wonderful time getting to know and work with Susan and Armando. They took our dream and made it a musical reality! The band was amazing, fun, energetic, and everyone had a blast dancing the night away:) I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, professional band:)

Sue and the entire band were extraordinary! They went above and beyond to make sure my daughter and son in law's wedding day was over the top. Everyone was on the dance floor partying all night long. The music was the best and we could not have asked for a more talented and creative band. From beginning to end, no detail was over looked. Encore Event Entertainment is the absolute best!

The level of service you get with Susan and Encore is out of this world. Susan helped us assemble beauitful music throughout our entire day, from the trio at the ceremony to live guitar at cocktail hour, the energy was amazing! We had originally interviewed a few bands but once we spoke to Susan we could feel her energy. This energy carried our wedding the entire night! The dance floor was absolutely never empty and we had music that were crowd pleasers. I do truly think music is one of the fundamentals of a wedding and Encore rocked our wedding! We can't thank Encore enough!

Energetic. Talented. Fabulous. Great song selection. FUN!! Encore Event Entertainment provided wonderful excitement for our daughter’s wedding reception at Coasterra, taking the party to the next level, from beginning to end. Encore played quieter music during dinner and went into full energy mode once the dancing began. Working with Susan Foster was easy as she listened to our wishes and made it happen. Susan promised a memorable evening and she and Encore surely delivered, becoming members of our family for an evening. Playing music during the breaks was very natural and didn’t take away from the party atmosphere. We didn’t hear Encore in person before signing the contract, nor did we hear them in person the wedding, but it didn’t matter; Encore lived up to our high expectations and the energy level of the band permeated the evening. The First Dance, Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances were treasured and we thank Encore for learning some special songs which were specifically selected, adding a personal touch to the evening. Adding brass completed the band and made the music pop! The singers were fabulous and worked the crowd. The dance floor was full all night long; even those who don’t dance were taking part. Providing props was a nice surprise, adding to the fun and kept everyone entertained! From the music, the lighting, the energy… and having Susan there to keep it all going was terrific! Our guests are still raving about Encore. We couldn’t have been happier! If you select Encore for your event, I can promise that they won’t disappoint! Thank you Susan and to the fabulous musicians for making the wedding celebration and evening memorable!

As a guest of many weddings, I have had the pleasure of experiencing Encore Entertainment at many events. Encore provides the greatest energy and adds so much more to the memories created through music and dancing. By the end of the night, Encore is part of the family. With Encore you are getting the highest level of professionalism, care, and FUN! I would not trust anyone else to carry on the celebration of love at my wedding.

Susan, Armando and the Encore staff provided the Wedding Ceremony music and reception entertainment for our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding. The Wedding took place at our home. Armando performed more than one sound check to make sure there would not be any glitches. It was perfect. The wedding reception was beautiful, great food, great wine, wonderful guests and especially great music. Susan made sure that the music reflected the tastes of our guests and the dance floor was full the entire evening. What great performances by the musicians and singers. We all had a wonderful time. The professionalism displayed by the entire Encore Staff was greatly appreciated and will always be remembered. Again, thank you, Susan and Armando, for all your efforts. Louis and Maria

Encore is the best! They have provided music and entertainment for many of my parties, and never seize to amaze me. They are a pleasure to work with, and no detail is overlooked. Whether I'm hosting an event for thousands, or an intimate party, Encore makes sure my guests never leave disappointed! I highly recommend them for any event. Looking forward to the holiday party they are doing for me next month!!

Encore is amazing! I have had the opportunity to see Encore Event Entertainment at vairious events in San Diego. They always provide the best entertainment! They keep the party and dancing alive all night with thier great and energetic talent. They are passionate to be the best and always definatly shine above the rest!

I cannot thank Susan, Armando and her team enough for making our wedding day more than we could've hoped for. Six months later our guests are still talking about what an amazing party it was and I know that is due in large part to the work of Susan and her team. It was clear from the first time we met that they were dedicated to getting to know us and understanding what we envisioned for our wedding. Having a band was a priority for us and Encore Entertainment exceeded our expectations on every level. Their genuine kindness and passion for what they do is infectious. Working with them throughout the planning process was not only easy, but truly enjoyable. I cannot recommend them enough!

I absolutely LOVE Encore Event Entertainment, not only because they are all extremely talented, but because I see the way the crowd responds to them! I have taken photos in the past at weddings that this great band perform at and they are over the top - extremely classy, professional, fun, great talent, they know all the best music AND how to get the crowd worked up and having a blast! I love the variety of instruments and how they all work together perfectly. It's truly something you have to experience to understand fully!

We couldn't have asked for more professional or talented musicians for our daughter's wedding last March. From acoustic guitar to 6 member band, the music was tailored exactly to the right mood for each part of the wedding and reception. Susan handled our event with such personal care and attention to detail that we were able to relax and enjoy the party with our kids and guests. Thank you to the Encore group for helping to make our daughter's wedding an amazing day to remember.

We were so pleased with the incredible job Encore did for our wedding at Estancia in La Jolla. Friends and family continue to tell us that they have never seen anything like this band - from the energy and quality, to the variety of their music. All the lighting was done so tastefully and it sounded like we had our own private concert. Encore was a huge part of making our wedding so memorable and fun. Our cousin engaged them for her wedding in Santa Barbara, which was also just as amazing!

Encore Event Entertainment made our wedding night! We were married in August 2016 and had the best experience possible with Encore. They completely surprised us with fun props and personal touches. A highlight of the night was having my brother-in-law who has down syndrome come up on stage and sing with the band. Originally we had just asked they play his favorite songs from Mama Mia, but Susan came up with the idea of inviting him on stage. Everyone couldn't stop talking about the special moment the next day, and it has definitely been the highlight of my brother-in-laws year. We loved that Encore suggested ways to make our night unique and meaningful to us and our families. Every single person was out on the dance floor, both old and young! Since the wedding ended our engaged friends have been asking for their contact information to hire at their own weddings. We could not have been more please with the over all experience. Encore was by far the best choice we made in vendors for the entire wedding. I couldn't give them any higher praise for the stellar job they did and magnetic energy they created.

We had a big, black-tie wedding at the Prado at Balboa Park and Encore made our day so memorable, fun and amazing! All our friends and family are STILL raving about how great they were and how much fun our wedding was! I couldn't imagine our wedding without them. There aren't words to describe how amazing they are. We all danced the night away and I am blown away with how absolutely perfect everything was!

Their name says it all. They deserve an encore for the fabulous shows that they put on. I have been lucky enough to go to several of their shows and they surely know how to turn things up. If you are going to tie the Knot, then I 100% recommend you book Encore Event Entertainment.

Recently went to a wedding that used The Knot and I had such a fantastic time! I'm best friends with the bride and groom and they were so happy. The aesthetic, music and venue were beautiful. I definitely recommend this company they know how to create a dream.

Stellar performance, stellar tunes, stellar vibes! Thank you to Susan, Armando, and the rest of the band for providing a one-of-a-kind experience specifically tailored to our vision of a dream wedding. Encore went above and beyond to provide a performance that could not have been more perfect. To date, months after the wedding, our family and friends continue to rave about their performance. We are so grateful to Encore for creating a day we will forever cherish.

There are truly no words to describe how incredible Encore Entertainment is! They truly made our wedding into our dream wedding! Our guests had a blast and the high energy from the Encore team kept everyone dancing into the night! They had all of us on the dance floor within minutes of the reception beginning which started the party off on the right foot. The amount of detail and love poured into making our night a dream is something we will be forever grateful for! I would recommend Encore Entertainment To anyone looking for the most memorable night of your lives, they are truly the most amazing team!!

Encore Event Entertainment did a sensational job at the wedding I attended! As a guest, I was thoroughly impressed and will certainly keep them in mind for the next time I or someone I know is looking for live entertainment.

If you want to make your dream wedding into reality then look no further! I used them for my wedding and everyone says they were the best band they have ever seen. The fun never stopped, they listened to all of our needs, They got everyone up on the dance floor including my grandparents, brought in specialty acts to surprise my husband! They go above and beyond!! Thank you encore entertainment!! ❤️️❤️️❤️️

Encore made our special day so absolutely incredible. I can't believe what a difference they made to the big day! We spent so much time on food choices and decor and the compliment I get every time is on the band! I can't put into words just how special it was! I've had 3 friends since use them and all weddings were amazing! I honestly can't believe my wedding, was my wedding! I can't recommend them enough!

Encore entertainment was definitely the highlight of my wedding! We got married back in March and people still tell me how amazing the music and entertainment was! Everyone was so professional and they did an amazing job! I recommend them 100%!

Steve and I just got back from our honeymoon and we wanted to send a great big THANK YOU to the ENCORE band. Many of our family and friends commented on the excellent musicianship and professionalism...and from a room full of music enthusiasts, that's impressive! Thanks again for all the attention to detail and for your amazing energy. Steve and I are truly appreciative of all the work you guys put into our reception!

I know our Wedding wouldn't have been the same without ENCORE. I'm so glad we invested in that part of the reception -- it was a memorable experience for all our guests! 06/26/16

WOW!!! The music far exceeded our expectations!! It was like an adrenalin rush walking into the reception when they started to play. Our guests were completely thrilled to dance to this amazing band. They are so good at reading the crowd and giving them what they want!!! So glad we had Encore at our wedding!!! They tailored the band to meet our budget....so whatever you need, they can provide it.

Dear Susan and Encore: Susan: Thank you so so much for working with us. I know we weren’t always the easiest to work with but you were always there to answer any questions we had and made booking a band the easiest task of planning our wedding. Encore: You guys were phenomenal!!!! You were very professional with everything and the energy and passion you showed really brought everyone to there feet. All night people were coming up to us telling Kevin and I that you guys were the best band they have ever seen at a wedding. Your transitions between songs were perfect I thought it would be trick with all genre of music we had recommended but you guys moved from song to song flawlessly. You made my wedding night a night that will never be forgotten! Thank you, Thank you a thousand times! Sincerely, Kristina and Jesse

Dear Encore, We are writing this letter to express our sincerest gratitude for all of your help in planning our wedding. The band could not have been better. Never in our lives have we experienced anything like the party you produced for us- The music, stage and lights were absolutely amazing! They had the entire dance floor packed – the entire evening. I know you told us that you would be everything we could have hoped for and more, but you exceeded our expectations, and knowing us, you know they were pretty high! We really cannot thank you enough for everything. Please express our appreciation for making our wedding the best it could be. With all good wishes, Jim & Darla

Dear Susan Foster and the Encore band, We cannot stop smiling when we think about what ensued on the dance floor at our wedding. From the minute Encore starting playing “Viva la Vida” the entire crowd was on their feet! Our first dance was spectacular and we could never have even dreamed of what was to follow. All of our friends and family have not stopped talking about how amazing our wedding was and how incredible the band was in terms of performance, skills, presentation, and overall versatility. To be able to switch from Black Eyed Peas, to Stevie Wonder, and then to rock out to Beatles…we were floored! We wish we would have asked to have the full band recorded the night of our wedding so we could listen to the songs again and again. They are truly amazing! The lighting and video screens were AMAZING. It was like a concert! Please send our sincerest gratitude and thanks to the musicians and vocalists of Encore. We are forever grateful for their work! With warm regards, Lucy and Mario

Dear Susan: Thank you so very much for everything during our planning! You were 100% right! Encore was AMAZING! You guys played every different style imaginable and all of our guests were up and dancing the entire night! I know we were skeptics when we first met, but you and the band surely proved us wrong and we have never been more thankful in our lives. Friends of ours recently got engaged so you can be sure they will be calling you to discuss details. We told them if you take care of them, like you did us, they will have the best party of their lives. Thanks again, Heidi and Aaron

What a night! The Band was all we hoped for and more! Encore played a fantastic range of songs, they responded to the audience and gave us a night to remember, Thanks to Susan for all your help making it special and so much fun, we will be recommending you with absolute confidence! Zach & Vanessa

What an incredible night! All of our guests cannot stop asking us about the band. Hiromi and I are so happy we made the decision to use your band for our wedding. All the planning and guidance you gave us really made all the difference and helped us enjoy the day so much more! Paul & Hiromi

Amanda and I wanted to say a huge thank you, for making our wedding day complete. The amount of positive comments about the band and the music selection, have been crazy. Everyone loved it and the band was so much fun! We have already recommended you, mainly so we can go to another wedding with Encore playing! Thanks again and all the best. Amanda & Kirk

We want to thank Susan and the ENCORE band for making our wedding the "event of the year". Everyone has called and told us about how amazing the band was. Our evening was even better than we could have ever imagined. Thank you to the moon and back for the music, energy, help with the planning and the talent that was beyond amazing. Our night will never be forgotten!! Thank you and we would and will recommend you with complete confidence. xoxo Debbie & Gary

I was so very impressed with every aspect of Encore Event Entertainment. The entire evening was perfectly planned and executed! The energy level from the start flowed with the emotions of the wedding; calm and meaningful during the service, to high energy to bring the guests into the dinner, to peaceful during the meal and then to a party atmosphere that got everyone to the dance floor, even the grandparents in their wheel chairs! The sound level was at the right level that we could still talk at our tables. The range of music was great, today's hits, oldies dance classics and Jewish traditions. The musicians and singers were so talented! Everything one would want for a perfect evening. I will use Encore whenever I have an event!