Testimonials!

“WOW! Hiring Mercy and The Heartbeats was seriously the BEST decision we made for our wedding. Everyone, and I seriously mean everyone, at our wedding came up to us and were raving about this band, the dance floor wasn’t empty for even a second. We had Mercy and The Heartbeats perform our first dance song (Simply The Best), and asked them to make a special version that was more slowed down than the original song. They sent us a clip of their version beforehand to make sure we liked how they adjusted the tempo, which we so appreciated! The whole band was so talented. An extra special shout out to Kyle who was also an incredible MC. Kyle read the personalized reception intros for our wedding party, which he executed perfectly. He also ran “The Shoe Game” at our reception with such charisma and had the whole crowd, including us, laughing. We will forever remember them as one of the best parts of our wedding day.”

- Susie W (The Knot)

“This is the band you want for your wedding. First thing’s first: they sound amazing. And we don’t say that lightly. We don’t mean “amazing” like “oh that was a fun Saturday night.” We mean so many guests were bombarding us at and after the reception swearing that it’s the best band at any wedding they’ve ever attended. We mean people who we never thought would be on a dance floor were out there having a blast. Perhaps just as important: they’re super easy to work with. They were, without a doubt, the easiest part of planning our wedding. They’re professionals. They know exactly what to do and how to make it happen. They respond to emails. They show up on time. They’re gracious, warm, and flexible. When you hire them to play your wedding, please invite us. It's bound to be a good night.”

- Brian O (The Knot)

“BEST BAND EVER! We cannot say enough good things about Mercy & The Heartbeats! SO many of our friends made comments after the wedding that our band was the best wedding band they had ever experienced. We enjoy all types of music -- pop, country, rock, alternative, dance, everything! -- and they crushed it all. So much energy and so much fun; they kept the dance floor packed all night long and we LOVED them!”

- Heather R (Wedding Wire)

“I cannot express enough how instrumental Kyle, Jaque, and the rest of Mercy & the Heartbeats were to making my bay area wedding the best night of our (and our guests') lives. We can't recommend them more highly!!

Leading up to the wedding, friends kept asking what I was most excited for about our wedding, and I'd always reply "the band". I knew they were something special when we went to their showcase, but even with those incredibly high expectations, my partner and I were BLOWN AWAY by the energy, playlist, personality, and fun that Mercy & co injected into our reception. So many guests told me they have never seen a dance floor that packed at a wedding before -- people were dancing on the grass next to the dance floor because there wasn't enough room. I'm serious when I say this lasted the ENTIRE 3 hours they played. Some guests didn't even eat dinner because they wanted to dance instead. So. many. people came up to me that night and in the days after to tell me how they usually don't dance at weddings, or usually don't like wedding bands, and yet they couldn't stop dancing at ours because the band was so good.

Not only was the wedding itself amazing, Mercy & co couldn't have been easier to work with leading up to the wedding. Their showcase was a blast and sealed the deal for us booking them since we couldn't help but dance while they played. Once we booked, they checked in regularly. They asked for broad song preferences and then based on my response, created an unreal 90's setlist that perfectly reflected the vibe I was going for. They controlled the music during our ceremony and cocktail hour, and served as emcees. They were the perfect, non-cheesy, professional-but-fun hosts for the night. What I love most of all is that they're all amazing musicians and fun people individually, not just a run-of-the-mill wedding band who goes through the motions.

I had high standards for my wedding band and it was truly the only thing I really cared about during the planning process. Again, even with sky-high expectations, I couldn't imagine how much Mercy & the Heartbeats would blow them out of the water. THANK YOU for making our wedding the best dance party I've ever been to!”

- Lauren B (Wedding Wire)

“Book this band!

We can't emphasize enough: BOOK. THIS. BAND. I don't even know where to start with this review because everything was above and beyond. From the delicate, beautiful guitar music during the processional to their incredible cover of our first dance song (Hard to Concentrate) to the most high-energy '80s and '90s hits that drew everyone to the dance floor and had everyone screaming along - they were not only excellent at what they do, but brought such a great vibe and positive energy! Multiple friends and family members said that the last 3 hours of our wedding felt more like a concert in the best way possible. We are eagerly keeping an eye on outdoor events they're playing and will drive for hours to see them again!”

- Christina P (Wedding Wire)

“As soon as we saw the promo video for Mercy & the Heartbeats, we knew we had to book them for our wedding. These folks are true professionals who played everything from pop to oldies to punk rock. They brought the fun, energy, and great vibes and were able to feel out the room and tailor the set to match the flow of the evening. Several of our guests play instruments and have a deep appreciation for live music. They could not stop raving about Mercy all night and all the next day, particularly the quality of sound and musicianship in their crystal clear performance. Every single musician was absolutely 100 - the vocals were strong and clear, the bass slapped, the keys were perfect, and drums and guitar were so on point. I cannot emphasize enough how great they were. Do not hesitate to book them for your event!!”

- Rhea K (The Knot)

“Above and beyond! Hands down the best wedding band that I have ever heard! Time and time again our guests have commented about how Mercy and the Heartbeats were incredible. Not only did they put on a great show, but they were great people and a joy to work with.”

- Rachel F (Wedding Wire)

“We hired Mercy &The Heartbeats as the finale to our company retreat in Guerneville and they SLAYED IT! It can be tricky hiring a band to play your company event where there's differences in music preferences but we knew from the moment we watched their sizzle reel that they were going to be a perfect match. And boy were we right! They opened with some Motown to get the party started and quickly went through every genre of music, including top hits and country, current rock and 70's rock and everything in between, and even seamlessly doing mash ups!  Mercy's vocals gave everyone chills! Their outfits were fun, they worked the crowd and they're just pure joy and you will not be disappointed. Everyone was dancing and singing along - it was an excellent ending to our already fun company retreat. We're already trying to figure out when we can hire them again!! We're forever Mercy & The Heartbeat fans!!!”

- Edlina M (Yelp)

“Mercy & The Heartbeats were amazing! They helped make our wedding so much fun. They were very easy to work with, especially since we had to postpone our original date a full year because of COVID. The music was great and the dance floor was rocking the entire night. We had many, many guests tell us they loved the music and we were so glad we went with them.”

- Marissa F (The Knot)

“If you are looking for a band for your event...look no further, you have found the BEST! I recently had the pleasure of working with Mercy & The Heartbeats at a wedding and they absolutely rocked (both figuratively and literally)! From day one, my communication with Kyle was on point. He was quick to respond to every email, text and call which was great because the band was brought in a little late in the planning process and we had to get them on board quickly. Kyle came out to do a site visit within days of us talking and we worked out the details of the event in one short meeting. The day of the wedding went seamless as well. The band arrived early to setup and had soundcheck done hours before guest arrival. Now to the most important part...the performance. Did I mention already that they ROCKED?!? Kyle and Jacque have amazing voices and the rest of the band are such a talented group of musicians! The band had the dancefloor PACKED the entire three sets that they played, and people were begging for "one more song" once the reception ended. I cannot speak highly enough about my entire experience with Mercy & The Heartbeats. One of the best experiences I have ever had with a band, hands down!”

- Erin Russo - Event Planner - Allora Event Designs (Yelp)

"Wow, just WOW!!! We loved having Kyle and Jacque and the rest of the band perform at our wedding. Everyone was commenting on how incredibly talented they were. Leading up to the big day, Kyle was super responsive, with lots of useful information and great tips on how to make for a great event and timeline. They were flexible with their set up time and got ready without any problems. Once they started playing their set, we never wanted to leave the dance floor! They've got such a great vibe with loads of positive energy and super fun outfits that totally rocked with our venue's ambiance. We're so grateful to have discovered this band and would recommend them for any type of event.”

- Caitlin C (Yelp)

"An absolute great band! We contracted Mercy & the Heartbeats for our corporate event in Mountain View, CA, and they rocked the house with their great music, great energy, and awesome MC skills. The band truly does a great job of creating a fun, welcoming environment where people can dance and enjoy the night. Great musicians, awesome voice, and super friendly people! We would love to work with the band again in the future.”

- Anthony P (Yelp)

"Highest praises! They learned two special songs for us to make our small wedding absolutely perfect. Our guests and kids couldn't get off the dance floor. They were so sweet and accommodating. We definitely would recommend them for any wedding!”

- Amber B (The Knot)

“AMAZING!!! We had Mercy & the Heartbeats for a non profit fundraiser in Oakland and they were outstanding -- playing a wide range of fun and danceable music that got everyone out of their seat. We would definitely work with them again!”

- Isabel S (Yelp)

“Had a great experience with Mercy & The Heartbeats.  They brought a high-energy performance to the stage for our event in Reno that had the crowd jumping & dancing for the entire event.  I really appreciate them working on the play list with us and being flexible with our needs. The bottom line question is this: Would I used again? Answer: unequivocally yes, in a heartbeat!”

- Timothy H (Yelp)

“I hired Mercy and the Heartbeats for my event. Kyle was easy to communicate with in negotiating a price. The band was also very flexible when I came to them with ideas like having some of the audience do a dance-off for example. As for the band themselves...WOW. They are awesome. I took my family and neighbors to see them at a local concert in the park. They were professional to deal with and delivered on every promise.”

- Jim D (Yelp)

“We hired Mercy & The Heartbeats for our company event this past weekend, sight unseen, and WOW -- we were BLOWN AWAY!  We started the evening with folks sitting around and by the end of the night Mercy and crew had us all dancing and singing along.  Mercy's vocals are amazing and our group took a particular affinity to the fabulous Wendy on the keyboard!   Thanks Mercy & crew for making our night truly memorable.”

- Claudia R (Yelp)

“Mercy & the Heartbeats combine fresh energy and fun while bringing their years of professional performance experience to your special event. This gifted group is truly passionate to their craft and we had such a great time rocking out to our favorite jams: Beyonce, Daft Punk, and Lady Gaga. Book these guys -- your guests will thank you!”

- Doris K (Wedding Wire)

“Wow this band brings all the warmth of a family band, with all the talent and execution of high end professionals. Kyle and Jaque kill it as a duo and the band is tight and sounds amazing. They bring an incredible energy to an event and helped make everyone feel comfortable and excited to dance and sing a long. Couldn't recommend them more highly!”

- Cory C (Wedding Wire)