Honey of the Heart & Soul Graffiti Entertainment

Oakland, San Francisco, Marin, West coast, California

About This Vendor

Best Entertainment and Vibes in the Business

Soul Graffiti Productions has partnered with Honey of the Heart to bring together package deals of quality sound systems, Live entertainment, DJ, lighting, staging, and more. If you are wanting to work with professionals that have a vast resource of instrumentation, songs styles, and different group pairings to customize the perfect experience for your special event. We service the Bay Area and surrounding locations in Northern California. Please call or message us for a detailed quote and price options. We look forward to supporting you. Kindly, Justin & Maren

Details

Business Attributes

Pacific Islander-owned Business

Instruments

Accordion, Banjo, Bass, Cello, Fiddle, Flute, Guitar, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Mandolin, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Ukulele, Violin, Vocals

Music Genres

African, Bluegrass, Celtic, Classical, Dance, Flamenco, Folk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Klezmer, Latin, Persian, Polka, Pop, R&B, Rock, World Music

Music Services

Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception

Awards and Affiliations

Honey of the Heart & Soul Graffiti Entertainment Reviews

Reviewed On 4/15/2021 by Cesar Q

I had Justin Ancheta perform at our wedding, not only is he amazing for his talents and these kind of events but the message is one of love, positivity, hope for a better future but respecting everyone’s dignity and to nurture life and the futu...

re of our young ones.

Response from the Vendor on 08/19/2021

I so appreciated being a part of your wedding! cheers, my friend.

Reviewed On 12/22/2022 by Toni M

Delightful love songs, joyful jazz, blissful happy-go-lucky, soul-striking passion, are just a few words that come to mind when I think of Honey of the Heart. I have had the pleasure to enjoy Honey of the Heart as one of their biggest fans, bu...

t also a photographer and videographer. What a joy it is to see them flawlessly perform in harmony and full-bodied spirit for the camera and adoring audiences. Each performance is as fresh as the last. I often find myself singing their songs for days after their shows. I treasure their music. You have discovered a Bay Area gem in Honey of the Heart! I can not recommend them enough for your event entertainment.

Reviewed On 11/10/2022 by Sandra K

Maren officiated us and has supported our union in so many ways. Justin and Maren created the most beautiful and touching musical milieu for our wedding and sang as part of our ceremony! We are incredibly grateful to them for all the energy the...

y bring - from the deep, soulful vibe to the rockin good times - they've got it all covered. Hire them for your wedding!

Reviewed On 11/09/2022 by Carol R

A Very Nice Time I had hired a guitarist, Justin, from Soul Graffiti months ahead of time to play for my husband's 70th birthday. Four days before the event he called and said he had COIVD and could not play the event. Totally understandable! J...

ustin said he was working to find a replacement and would let me know who he recommended. He called back and recommended Paul Martin Sounder and I agreed to have Paul play instead. I was a little apprehensive because I didn't have a demo tape for Paul, but we were not disappointed. Paul is an excellent guitarist and very personable. He played Spanish guitar music in the background while my guests mingled and chatted. It set a very nice atmosphere and made the party festive without drowning out conversation. During his breaks he ran a Spotify playlist to continue the background music so we were never without lovely Latin sounds. Everyone said they really enjoyed the music! Reviewer: Carol Rossi Event Date: July 16th, 2022 Services Provided: Guitarist

Reviewed On 11/09/2022 by Meliza S

My team and I were extremely happy and beyond blessed and thankful for Justin and his professional team! They met all of our needs and found solutions quickly even when natural issues popped up. The sound was phenomenal and they even participat...

ed in the event which made me so grateful for them. We will definitely work with this whole team for our next event! Reviewer: Meliza Surdi Event Date: September 3rd, 2022 Services Provided: Sound Technician

Reviewed On 11/07/2022 by Karen L

Best decision ever! I was looking for a band for my event and I was fortunate to find them while searching online. They were extremely responsive and very easy to communicate with. On the day of the event, they came and set up early to make sur...

e everything was ready to start on time. The duo was very well liked by the guests and made the event feel much more special. I would work with them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend them to friends and family. Reviewer: Karen A Event Date: October 13th, 2022 Services Provided: Acoustic Band

Reviewed On 9/15/2021 by Lindsay B

These folks are super talented musicians -- not your average wedding cover band! The music blew us away and perfectly set the mood. They're also incredibly responsive, responsible, organized, and a total pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!

Reviewed On 8/10/2021 by Aly M

Justin and Maren are the absolute best performers and DJs you could ask for! They made my wedding a total success and were so kind/easy to work with along the way. The guests absolutely loved them! I don't have enough nice things to say about t...

hem - hands down hire them for your wedding or event!!

Response from the Vendor on 08/19/2021

Thank you, Aly! It was a pleasure working with you all! What a blessed event. Cheers!

Reviewed On 7/01/2021 by Laurel O

Soul Graffiti came highly recommended through our DJ, Scott Nice. Working with Justin was a joy ~ he is quick to respond, attends to all of the details & is a kind person. We were so happy with the sound quality & with our sound tech, Makila, w...

ho did us a huge favor & stayed until 2:30 in the morning to accommodate our extended dance party! We would absolutely recommend this awesome team to anyone looking for great sound quality & sweet, sound-wise humans at their event!

Response from the Vendor on 08/19/2021

So nice to meet you, Laurel. Thanks for having us at your wedding!

Reviewed On 4/09/2021 by Shaun L

I discovered Honey of the Heart through Maren & Justin's weekly Kitchen Jam livestreams (with their lil daughter Joonie joining in from her high chair) conveyed through social media since the beginning of the pandemic. I had first known of the...

m broadcasting from their kitchen, improvising with all kinds of instruments including what was at hand, like salt shakers or even scraping toast as percussion. They stopped me in my tracks. Who were these amazing people? They and their music were brilliant. And continue to be. That soulful voice of Maren - Justin too - and both their endless proficiency on all kinds of musical instruments is a wonder. Regarding the Kitchen Jams, for now they are still a beautiful part of the week. I found their recorded albums to download. Discovering their albums was an epiphany too. Since these initial kitchen jams, they have done several livestream concerts from their home, and other venues for good causes. Their music and spirit are so incredible and have been an important part of this challenging last year. I realize I discovered them a little later after they had started their music career. I love to follow them now and to see their continuous unfolding artistry. It is hard to encapsulate in words all they embody, but for sure they tap in with the deepest history, presence, and future of world music and these changing times. I would definitely have them at the top of my list for any live event (and hope to someday)!

Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2021

Thank you Shaun. We appreciate you being present with us for our livestreaming events. We look forward to performing live for you someday in Washington when we get back up there. who knows, it could be as soon as this coming August!

Reviewed On 4/08/2021 by Mahalakshmi M

This duo is extremely talented and their music is straight from the heart. Not to mention that Maren is an absolutely fantastic singer. This is really the perfect musical ensemble for a wedding. They embody so much love.

Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2021

Thank you for the review Mahalakshmi! Much appreciated.

Reviewed On 4/08/2021 by Jesus Q

I met Justin when he performed an acoustic session at my brothers wedding. He did an amazing job so I started following on FB. Then one day Day he posted a video with Maren. Probably watched 10 times that night. Such a perfect duo. Keep doing ...

what you guys to. Really enjoy your music.

Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2021

Thank you for the appreciation of the music, Jesus. All the best, Justin

Reviewed On 4/08/2021 by Katie Jane F

I met Justin many years ago while performing with my band and we both played at the same venue. I have been following his musical adventures since, with Honey of The Heart. Very unique music coming from this pair of talented multi instrumentali...

sts. I would highly recommend them for weddings and events.

Reviewed On 10/17/2020 by Lexi S

We feel incredibly lucky to have had Honey of the Heart perform at our wedding! We highly recommend them for any type of special event. Justin, Maren and the rest of the crew went above and beyond to make the performance perfect. Not only are t...

hey incredibly gifted at their craft, they're are also professional and easy to communicate with. A few highlights: + Classical guitar during the wedding + Emcee/DJ support + Maren's voice is like an angel (and on key!) + Live set that featured originals & industry staples + Support creating playlists They even learned a new song for our first dance and recorded it in studio for us to have. If you're looking for a band who cares about their clients, does more than what's expected, and will give you a stand-out performance, we couldn't recommend Honey of the Heart more. You will not be disappointed!

Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2020

Thank you Lexi! We had such a great time at your wedding and felt honored to perform for your group of family and friends on your special day. Sending the best to you and Andrew! Justin & Maren Honey of the Heart Soul Graffiti Productions

Reviewed On 6/27/2019 by Lindsey H

Beautiful music from sweet loving people. Perfect vibes.

Reviewed On 6/25/2019 by Anne-Sophie H

We had the pleasure of having Honey of the Heart perform at our wedding reception which took place outdoors at a Livermore ranch in 2015. The intimacy of the band and sound of their music was ideal to celebrate our union with the small group of...

friends and family present. What lovely and talented musicians! In short, we could not have made a better choice of band as they fit in perfectly with our vibe and that of our event and I would recommend them to anyone looking to hire someone.

Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2021

Thank you Anne-Sophie! We miss you guys.

Reviewed On 6/25/2019 by Paula A

Honey of the Heart performed at our party in April. Justin and Maren are super talented and very professional. Their beautiful blended voices and infectious rhythms captured the hearts of the crowd and engaged their spirits. High recommend.

Reviewed On 6/25/2019 by Joel L

An amazing crew that make my event AMAZING! They offer a sustainable and soulful performance and they give their everything in EVERY PERFORMANCE! I am honored to have had them perform for my family.

Reviewed On 6/25/2019 by Mazin C

Wow, the way these lovely humans come together to make music is just what I would want any of my family and friends listen to as the soundtrack to their big day. It's like the bring the whole world, flavors from every corner, into the experienc...

e, and we're dancing, singing along, and having a blast!

Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2019

Thank you Mazin! We love you!

Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Kipchoge S

These folks are consummate pros. Maren's voice really is like honey and Justin plays lead in one my favorite bands of all time. They really know how to bring the vibes and they are super sweet people, too. Can't go wrong hiring them for any of ...

the many services they offer.

Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Paul M

Honey of the Heart makes beautiful music with amazing vocal harmonies and are a pleasure to work with. If you hire them you won't be disappointed.

Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Andrew S

Meren & Justin bring so much to an event ! They both have such open hearts Which simply resonate with their music. Engaging, diverse and open to making an event about you and what you want to bring to any event. They performed at my Birthday, a...

nd really brought magic to the party. Could not recommend them more highly !

Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Micah S

We worked with Justin and Maren to MC and play music at our wedding. They were invaluable and in their logistical support and kindness. Not to mention the phenomenal tunes!

Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Cathlene S

These glorious musicians had everyone on the dance floor swinging and swaying, happy tears in their eyes. They play with soul and they play with sincerity. I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for some fun heart music for their wedding...

celebration.

Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Graham P

for a celebration of love I can think of no better artists than honey of the heart. You can feel the love they have for eachother, and that lifted our ceremony into a sacred space. We felt completely embraced and relieved to have musicians of s...

uch high caliber, humility and grace perform so effortlessly. Cannot recommend them enough!

Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Rain O

HOTH create a beautiful sound that flows from your chest down to your toes making it irresistible to dance to their ethereal and soul enlivening music. Very highly suggest their accompaniment to whatever your gathering! Powerful and versatile...

vocals backed by fun and talented musicians, make for a well rounded and spectacular experience!

Reviewed On 6/20/2019 by Chris H

Absolutely beautiful people and beautiful musicians. I’ve heard Justin and Maren play together and play separately and their music is always full of love and life. It’s a real pleasure to listen to them put it all out there. I always look for...

ward to seeing them preform. Trust me- their music will make you feel alive!!

Reviewed On 6/20/2019 by Jamie F

Very professional, environmentally concious, talented vocals and instrumentals.

Reviewed On 6/20/2019 by Lynn D

Honey of the Heart is professional in presentation, setup and a sweet show!

Reviewed On 6/20/2019 by Danika S

This duo is so talented beside being classy and also very professional. Their music is so full of heart and soul!

Reviewed On 6/20/2019 by Isaac S

Honey of the Heart provided an amazing turnkey solution for our wedding music and sound needs. I worked with Justin in planning the music and sound for the wedding and he was great to deal with--professional and responsive at all times. On ...

our wedding day all of the sound systems worked flawlessly and the live music, including their original work, a song they learned just for our first dance and even a few Klezmer tunes, exceeded our high expectations. Bottom line is that Honey of the Heart are extremely talented, very versatile, and unfailingly professional. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Reviewed On 6/19/2019 by John F

We heard about Honey of the Heart through our friends and once we saw them live in Northern California, we had to have them out to our special event. They came with the most professional sounds and entertainment I could imagine. Everything from...

their QSC state of the art sound system, to the added instrumentation and covers we requested; they were spot on. I highly recommend these folk to take care of everything dealing with sound logistics at your event. They are highly skilled!

Response from the Vendor on 06/19/2019

Thanks for the review John! We are pleased to hear the news of another successful event offering. Blessings.

Contact Info for Honey of the Heart & Soul Graffiti Entertainment

6323 San Pablo, Oakland, CA | Oakland, San Francisco, Marin, West coast, California

Meet the Team

Maren Metke & Justin Ancheta

Owner

Hello. We are singers-songwriters at Honey of the Heart and Soul Graffiti Productions. I'll be helping you to gather the right information and resources together to make sure that your sound ambiance at your special event is just right for your needs. Feel free to give me a call personally at 510.463.4769, or email me at booking@soulgraffiti.info Our background is in sound design, music education, and compassionate communication. With these skills combined, we take pride in serving our valued customers the best experience of their lifetime at every event.

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