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Soul Graffiti Entertainment
- Sacramento, CA
- Acoustic Band
- Travels nationwide
- $750 - $10,000
Overview
We offer soul, funk, roots, jazz, R&B, flamenco, latin, folk, and more. From classical guitar and tuned harmonies, to full-on funk reggae w/ a horn section, DJ, & effects, we've got you covered.
Whether you’re planning a kick-ass wedding, a polished, high-end corporate event, or a grassroots event in the heart of nature, powered by alternative energy, what matters most is that you have the musicians, staging, sound and lighting support to make your event a smashing success.
We are your more musically-inclined partners who will help make sure your event is everything you want it to be—and more.
Providing an awesome, easy sound experience is our passion and privilege.
26 Reviews
We booked Justin and his team of two drummers, Jesse and Aedryan for our wedding. They were so awesome and we had so much fun with them. Justin provided DJ, emcee and drumming services and was our point of contact throughout the planning process. He was very professional, patient and easy to work with. Our friends and family LOVED having the percussion team there (with triangles) and some of them even got to do some drumming too. We are still getting compliments a week later! We planned to make our first dance one of the “big” moments of the night and Justin took on some extra work of coordinating an awesome drum accompaniment for our dance. We are so grateful for the memories that were made possible by this! Thank you so much, Justin.
After the reception ended, Aedryan joined us for the after party and played/sang acoustic guitar requests! It was such a nice was to keep the party going.
We highly recommend Soul Graffiti for your next event.
Best,
Brooke & Billy
Drum / Percussion Show, Guitarist, Lighting Company, Wedding DJ
It is hard to put into words just how grateful we are for all of Justin’s hard work for our wedding day. We knew we could trust the talented crew at Soul Graffiti the moment we spoke to them. The attention to detail and awesome communication made the experience extremely stress free. Then on the day of, our expectations were greatly exceeded! On the biggest of your life it’s important to surround yourself with people that have positive energy and a great attitude. Justin was not only a very talented musician, sound technician and dj, but an all around great person. We highly recommend Soul Graffiti for your next event, big or small this team will provide nothing but a top notch experience!!
Acoustic Band, Sound Technician, Wedding DJ
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you Don and Audra. I so appreciated your sweet wedding in such a lovely and intimate setting as Wind & Sea in Big Sur. I look forward to seeing you guys down your way or at a Honey of the Heart show. All the best on your marriage and Union!
Justin Ancheta
Soul Graffiti Productions
& Honey of the Heart
www.soulgraffiti.info
510.463.4769
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 sure 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.
Acoustic Band
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you, Karen! We had a lovely time at your event.
Justin and team were great. Everything i expected and MORE,... SUPER professional, was very easy to communicate with. Did everything online, and they showed up.. on time,,, ready to go. prepped and then ROCKED IT!! WAS SUPER SUPER happy.
Drum / Percussion Show
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you so much, David! We really enjoyed ourselves at your event performing. I look forward to seeing the footage from your team. Cheers.
Manny was great. He was on time for the sound check, and kept checking the sound during the concert to improve the sound quality.
Acoustic Band, Drum / Percussion Show
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you Ameen! We really enjoyed your music and concert. Please call us for any future occasion and we’d be happy to help out with sound systems, engineers, and more.
I have hired Justin and his team for two corporate events we've hosted in the last few months. Each interaction with Justin was incredibly professional and responsive. Even with the last minute changes and bookings, he was able to accommodate the musical requests from my clients with flexibility and ease.
Soul Graffiti has worked with us for events all over the Bay Area from Burlingame to San Jose.
The last event we had this week had the most talented Violinist I've ever seen. Agnieszka performed beautifully and provided the exact music my client was looking for (modern pop with a classical sound). She began playing as guests entered, and then roamed around the venue providing a beautiful ambiance that added to the aesthetic of the event.
She was supported by Dominic who was an extremely knowledgeable Sound Technician. He was on-site the entire time and quickly fixed any audio issues if they arose. Dominic was very personable with my guests and myself. My job with the venue manager was made so much easier as his set-up and break-down were quick and efficient.
I plan to recommend Soul Graffiti and their musicians and staff for all of my future events.
I look forward to working with them again!
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Sound Technician
I hired Soul Graffiti for a school festival to provide sound for our main stage area where we had various bands playing over 3-days. We had multiple rock bands, a mariachi, the school choir, a live auction, etc. Everything went very smoothly and I got numerous compliments from those at the event how "clean" the sound was. Justin and Dominic were very professional, quick to respond to any questions, and great at giving feedback on how we can improve our event.
Sound Technician
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you so much, Rodrigo! We loved working with your event team and have raving reviews back your way as well. Looking forward to the next event with you all.
Justin Ancheta
Founder of Soul Graffiti Productions
Honey and the Heart were a highlight of our day. Our ceremony started late but a lot of guests said they didn't even notice because they were enjoying the music so much!
Wedding Band, Wedding DJ
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you Kayla! We so appreciated your wedding, guests, and special day.
Justin was easy to work with. He sent the right gear for the job, and the sound engineer Dominic was stellar. We ended up receiving pro service at half the price of the big guys. Even the venue kept commenting on the sound quality.
Sound Technician
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you, Sanjai! I heard from the crew that they also enjoyed working the event and enjoyed all the staff there. We look forward to working with you again next year, or for other sound, DJ, or live music events! Please reach out too if you have lighting, staging, or other event needs. Cheers! Justin
Everyone was so great! They brought such a great energy and created a beautiful atmosphere for my wedding. They sounded beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for anything more or better. I super appreciate you all and hope you see you play again soon.
Jazz Band, Wedding Band
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you, Michaela! We so appreciated your unique and beautiful wedding.
Justin was a true professional, the duo we hired for our corporate reception was amazing. I highly recommend them, will not disappoint!!
Acoustic Band, Jazz Band
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you Jenne! We had a lovely time.
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 participated in the event which made me so grateful for them. We will definitely work with this whole team for our next event!
Sound Technician
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you, Meliza! The team had a great time too :)
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! Justin 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!
Guitarist
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Hello Carol Rossi.
Thank you so much for the heart warming review or Paul. It really makes me happy to receive this and your praise of his expertise and professionalism. Thank you so much for the review and support and I still look forward to meeting you at a future event.
All the best,
Justin Ancheta
Soul Graffiti Productions
510.463.4769
There are not enough words that can describe how amazing Honey of the Heart & Soul Graffiti are to work with. We hired them to perform at a large corporate event recently and they were phenomenal. Very professional as well as truly gifted in their musical artistrys. We have already connected for another event coming up and excited to see what they bring to the stage!!
Folk Band
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you very much for the kind words. We look forward to working with you again and so glad we already have something in the books.
Justin sent Dominic for managing the sound and Jackson for playing the guitar. They are both professionals and added lot of value to the concert. Thank you Justin. I will use you again
Guitarist
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thanks for having us out, Sankumani. The crew both shared their accolades of appreciation for you, the group and event as well. We love hearing this feedback.
Justin with Soul Graffiti was very professional and was able to bring all of his own equipment to our community Thanksgiving Banquet. He is a talented musician and would recommend him at your future gathering!
Guitarist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Sound Technician
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you, Deborah.
I had a great time and the food was delicious.
I look forward to working with you again soon.
Justin
We were very happy with our sound and the band; they did a fantastic job and were super helpful!
Folk Band, Sound Technician
We had an amazing concert and the percussion show with the handpan was very unique, meditative, and inspiring-exactly what I asked for-arrived on time and were extremely professional and friendly. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a high quality music at their concert. Thank you, Soul Graffiti!
Drum / Percussion Show
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you for the kind review! Beau enjoyed his participation and had a great experience support the Inspire Choir of America. Feel free to reach out to us soon to talk about further collaborations. We'd love to participate in musical visits, sharing different styles and instrumentations with the kids.
Best,
Justin Ancheta
Soul Graffiti
510.463. GROW
Soul Graffiti performed at my friend’s 60th birthday party. They played all of the soulful classics and brought guests to the dancefloor that I had never seen dancing in my life.
I have since seen them play at a local venue and was brought to tears when the lead singer sang an Aretha Franklin song with such sincerity and conviction.
Their performances are heartfelt, soulful and rockin and the members of the band are truly lovely individuals. If you are looking for a touching musical performance by a rockin band, I very highly recommend this band.
Acoustic Band
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you for the review Cathlene! Happy to serve your 60th Birthday.
Soul Graffiti put together a band for an event at Mammoth Resort and really showed everyone a great time. They provided three distinct acts for the event: Cello Joe (a solo performer), DJ CJ (a DJ), and The Heather Normandale Band (a six piece band). They're super friendly and easy to work with and each act sounded great.
Drum / Percussion Show, Folk Band, Rock Band, Singer/Songwriter, Wedding DJ
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thanks for your positive feedback, Paul Martin. It has been a pleasure working with you as well.
These guys rock on so many levels. I have been a part of many events with them, and witnessed them at others. From solo acoustic acts to full blown live band settings with DJ and live sound. They can do what you need.
Acoustic Band, Folk Band, Funk Band, Guitarist, Jazz Band, Reggae Band, Rock Band, Sound Technician, Wedding DJ
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you Ananda! We dig your music too! Cheers.
Justin and his crew arrived on time and set up quickly. They had everything ready for the performances to play the music on cue, and were so easy to work with. We will be working more with them in post production, so can't wait to see the video that was captured for our event.
Lighting Company, Sound Technician
We've worked with Soul Graffiti for years and they're awesome. Not only can they provide everything from stages to lighting to sound, they also have a huge community of musicians on call to tap into for any kind of show. They've been our stalwart partners on a number of gigs and helped round out our shows with some awesome talent.
Acoustic Band, Event Planner, Funk Band, Guitarist, Latin Band, Lighting Company, Multi-Instrumentalist, Reggae Band, Rock Band, Sound Technician
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate your business.
The guitarist was punctual and non-intrusive. He set himself up quickly and was ready to play on time as promised. Making arrangements with Justin was very easy and he was great to work with.
Guitarist
Response from Soul Graffiti Entertainment:
Thank you for your kind words Tammy. It was a pleasure working with you.
They were on time, professional, sound people. They went above to make sure our event was successful. They worked well with all musicians. These are the type of people you want to work and partner with on any endeavor.
they just played my wedding in Tahoe City and it was amazing! Justin even stepped in as an event planner since ours was not doing her job. They did a great job understanding our needs and educating us on what would make the event run smooth. I felt like we got a TON of value with the gear and experience they bring.. NOT to mention they are phenomenal musicians!
Acoustic Band, Event Planner, Lighting Company, Sound Technician, Wedding Band, Wedding DJ
Booking Info
Price Range: $750 - $10,000
Gig Length: 60 - 1800 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Purchased upon gig requirement assessment
What to Expect
As mentioned previously, we offer quite an array of support. With any of our offerings, you can expect us to be on time, prepared, supportive, considerate, kind, creative, efficient and proactive. Our community of staffed with people who care about what they are doing and are motivated to provide the highest quality offering that they can.
Band/Music Offering: Our musicians are all talented, polished, committed working musicians. Engaged in the competitive Bay Area scene, they all have years of experience, study as well as successful careers in the field.
Staging: Multi stage events or one main stage. Low or high. We have the tools to meet your needs.
Lighting:
Sound Engineering: Multiple points of sound, and some of the best ears in town to dial your 10 or 8,000 person event, to sound amazing.
Event Planning: We have years of experience and perspective organizing small and large scale events. We are especially good at providing the community, elements, aesthetic touches and tools needed to smoothly orchestrate just about any kind of event.
About
We are a group of artists, musicians, producers, DJ's, inventors, engineers, activists, friends and family who really enjoy working together and creating a memorable experience of magic, support and enjoyment of multiple kinds.
We have been on multiple sides of produced events, engaging and expanding our abilities to perform, create, design, organize, track and manage different details along the way. We are a friendly crew who can appreciate the little things while investing in the bigger picture. We believe that contributing to special events is a honor, as it usually creates memories that last a lifetime.
Justin Ancheta, the founder of Soul Graffiti is a musician, activist, teacher, environmentalist, engineer and producer who has spent much of his life committed to weaving together and connecting communities in the bay area that aim to make a difference and make the world a better place. From busking on the streets of SF to producing multiple albums of himself or others, to leading Pedal Powered events at Rock the Bike or teaching or practicing one of the multiple instruments he plays, he is a caring and enthusiastic leader and friend.
He took a break from his music project (Justin Ancheta Band) 3 years ago to invest more deeply in the development Soul Graffiti Studios, an artist for artists collective, in Oakland, co-creating crafting a beautiful space with his long time co-creators, Alex Scammon and Maren Metke, and adding the elements of audio and video production to his list of many abilities, offerings and passions.
There are too many other people to name who have inspired and breathe life into supporting the daily pulsing rhythm of Soul Graffiti. The list of talents and abilities are long and detailed. We consider ourselves a lucky group of people, to share this experience together and to have the kind of confidence, fun, trust, rapport and access to skill, knowledge and raw talent that exists here. We hope to share it with you at your event.
If you would like to hear more, please feel free to give us a call... or better yet, hire us and meet us in person! ;)
With warmth and anticipation,
Soul G Crew.
Additional Booking Notes
Depending on the service requested, our requirements will differ. Please feel free to call us for more details.
Past Booked Events
November 02, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
October 05, 2024 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 04, 2024 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
September 24, 2024 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Corporate Event |
April 27, 2024 • 3:00pm - 8:00pm | Concert |
November 04, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 14, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Festival |
October 13, 2023 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | Festival |
August 26, 2023 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
August 20, 2023 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Festival |
May 13, 2023 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Fundraiser |
April 25, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 22, 2023–April 23, 2023 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
November 12, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 15, 2022 • 8:30pm - 10:30pm | House Party |
September 03, 2022 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Concert |
July 16, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 10, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Retirement Party |
April 16, 2022–April 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 12:00am | Corporate Event |
September 26, 2020–September 27, 2020 • 5:00pm - 12:00am | Wedding Reception |
November 21, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
September 22, 2019 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
June 01, 2019 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 27, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Concert |
April 22, 2018 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Holiday Party |
February 10, 2018 • 3:30pm - 8:30pm | Fundraiser |
December 15, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2017 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Cocktail Party |
October 14, 2017 • 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Festival |
Set List
We are happy to provide set lists or work with you to create individuated lists depending upon which musical offering/act you have chosen.
Setup Requirements
Individually assessed, depending on the gig. Venue, power source, permitting or permission, sound consideration....