Dave Winstone Reviews

Avg 5.0 | 14 Reviews
Singer Guitarist from Los Angeles, CA
25 Verified Bookings
Starting at $500 per event

14 Reviews for Dave Winstone

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Review by Curtis K.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on July 10, 2022•From Yorba Linda, CA

Thank you for helping make the party great!

Review by Faith L.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on June 7, 2022•From Santa Ana, CA

Dave did a great job! He showed up early and was ready to go well before any of the guests arrived. His music really set the tone for the event, and helped people have a great time. Highly recommend hiring him for any event you may have!

Review by Kristina M.

Community Event•Reviewed on April 11, 2022•From Del Mar, CA

Dave is a very talented and kind man who did a wonderful job at our Aloha themed fundraiser. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and talented Hawaiian musician!

Review by Sherri K.

Private Party•Reviewed on November 26, 2021•From Los Angeles, CA

We were so pleased with Dave’s music! He was very professional from start to finish and even stayed an unexpected half hour. We will definitely book him again!

Thanks Sherri. Lovely people, lovely party and look forward to returning.

Review by Michael G.

Private Party•Reviewed on July 5, 2017•From Encino, CA

Dave made our 4th of July party a SUCCESS. He was outstanding

Thanks Michael. It was a pleasure helping celebrate the 4th of July with you and your friends...enjoyed the fun singalongs.

Review by David B.

Christmas Party•Reviewed on December 17, 2018•From San Diego, CA

Dave is 100% fantastic. I hired Dave to play acoustic guitar as background music for an office Christmas party. I really appreciated him calling a day or two ahead of time to confirm that he was coming. Even though it was a long drive for him he was early. He set up and was ready to go right on time. I asked for traditional Christmas music and Spanish guitar and he delivered. His overall talent is excellent! I got compliments on his behalf from nearly everyone at the party. He was a professional throughout. I would/will rehire him again.

Review by Lisa W.

Cocktail Party•Reviewed on January 19, 2017•From Long Beach, CA

Dave played just the kind of music we were looking forward, very enthusiastically. His musical knowledge of the Dixieland songbook was very impressive. He was very intuitive on knowing when to play "in the background" and when the time was right to be a strolling minstrel in the midst of the crowd. The party was energized by his playing and his smile and we are definitely hoping to have him back soon!

Thanks. This was a fun group and I'm looking forward to future events with them.

Review by Anne B.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on July 18, 2017•From Beverly Hills, CA

Dave was terrific. We needed a Mandolin Player and used GigMaster for the first time. Dave was responsive when I called him. He returned my call right away and even serenaded me on the voice mail. He showed up early and was totally self contained. Our client wanted him to move to another location and in a matter of minutes he did willingly without missing a beat. I highly recommend Dave and know that I will contact him again as his talents are quite diversified,

Grazie mille. Great to work with an excellent and professional agency.

Review by Sarah R.

Celebration•Reviewed on June 22, 2017•From Oxnard, CA

Dave was professional and easy to work with. He added added a fun, uplifting ambiance to our event. He's talented and I highly recommend him. Thanks, Dave!

Thanks, Sarah. It was a pleasure and I look forward to playing for you at future events.

Review by Sue S.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on December 29, 2018•From Huntington Beach, CA

Dave was very accommodating for our event even from the beginning until the end. He kept in contact with me by giving updates and plans. The night of the event was enjoyed by all and Dave was very flexible with our plans. He even played thru a very cold outside party and got everyone up and dancing to stay warm. His style, presence and talent was very much appreciated by all!

Review by Adrienne C.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 3, 2015•From Santa Barbara, CA

Review by Jennifer M.

Cocktail Party•Reviewed on February 17, 2015•From Del Mar, CA

Dave was very nice and responsive via email and phone. However, I was explicit about wanting just music when our party started to establish ambiance. Originally I had requested acoustic/flamenco music for our Valentines Cocktail party. I'm not sure if Dave was flustered about arriving late due to a car accident that caused a traffic jam or just forgot my request as he started by singing songs. He said he had performed earlier in the day, perhaps he was tired, but so many songs were sung off-key. The live music was a nice element, but the singing wasn't note-worthy.

I'm stunned!I was asked to stay half an hour overtime and received a tip and warm thank you from Mrs M. After discussion w/the client I was contracted to play 'suitable music' for her Valentine’s Day party with guitar and some vocals. She wrote “I'll leave the entertainment to your judgement-I'm sure you're great at reading a crowd.” I began instrumentally. Vocals were in response to requests by guests and her husband.I checked with Mrs M twice during the evening to make sure that everything was OK. Although it was a small cocktail party guests were singing along and a couple of people including the hosts danced.Many guests thanked me for the great music.

Review by Deborah S.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on September 26, 2021•From San Bernardino, CA

Very friendly got crowd into music, singing clapping. Enjoyed different tyoes of music all ages

Review by Joseph M.

Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on April 12, 2021•From Woodland Hills, CA

Dave arrived promptly and did a wonderful job at my son’s birthday party. He played all the kids favorites as well as some songs for the adults. He’s also an all around nice guy.