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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers are particularly pleased with the high level of service provided, noting the user-friendly experience and the seamless booking process. Consumers also appreciated the invitation process, which they found to be efficient and well-managed. While opinions on the location vary, the overall sentiment remains positive. People highlight the company's ability to connect them with talented professionals for various events, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience. The positive feedback underscores the company's commitment to providing excellent service and creating a positive user experience for its customers.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Gian Faraone was a fabulous addition 2 my sisters 75th birthday party. He sang some Italian songs in his repertoire which warmed my sister’s heart & was enjoyed by all our guests. He was also ver... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gian Faraone Gian’s performance at my sisters 75th birthday last nite made the evening extra special 4 her…. He sang her favorite Italian songs & amused all our guests equally …. He was a sheer... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Jasmine Tookes’s birthday celebration was enhanced with Sam Adams playing the beautiful sound of Bosa nova music. Sam is an exquisite guitarist and very professional. Thank you so much for making... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Mike Hostler was a bagpipe player that was booked for an Irish wake for a family member! He was personable, friendly and went above and beyond to make our celebration of life so festive and appropriat... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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I booked for 1/2 hour pre ceremony, walk in and out and some dinner music. Wedding was at 5 pm, he got to venue about 5:20, we finally started wedding around 5:45. Other than being late (unapolog... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Kevin Angus was an amazing addition to my daughter’s wedding. He played outside as people filed in to the church. He coordinated wifh the organist to play Highland Cathedral in an entrance we will nev... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Guz showed up in a timely manner, as we requested. Since it was a small area, he used the smaller bellows type to do various songs prior to thr service. And at the end using the larger bagpipes for... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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First of all, the Bash is a superb resource for finding performers for your event. I was searching for a harpist to perform at my wedding reception. We found one. Sue was excellent. She was prompt... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Mr. Ross was a pure delight in every way. A very personable man, very talented, professional, more than I had hoped for. Many people remarked how much his performance enhanced my husband’s funeral. I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Stumbled upon Thebash.com via Google searching local bands. The website/tool made it very easy to find viable options for performers for an 80th bday party i was planning. Beyond that, once I found th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great communication, easy to book. Elsa was a hit at my daughter’s third birthday party. The kids were awestruck and loved spending time getting their faces painted, watching her craft balloon animals... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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As a nationwide meeting planner. I could find local vendors to fulfill my needs without tedious tasks to secure. I especially like the checklist and follow-up and through the processes. It is making... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I was in need of a Saxophonist for my mom's 80th birthday.I went on line and found a company called bash.It's easy web page and information allowed me to see a platform of musicians. After placing m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Neil Dover Band was exactly what we were looking for. Great artists, talented and knew how to relate to the audience. Everyone loved the music selection which they seemed to tailor to our event.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We booked David Gould on the Bash for our wedding dinner reception and the music was great! We requested about 25 songs in advance, several he had to learn and he did an excellent job on all songs.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The BASH service was very effective in helping me find a bartender for my event pretty quickly. Once I chose the server, I was able to get more info on his availability, cost, ability, experience... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The bartender was prompt and personable, all while making a good drink. Their knowledge and selection of recipes was well balanced giving our guest many options. My only suggestion is to work on the a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Christian was very patient with my many questions and requested changes. Adrian our bartender arrived an hour before the party for set up and was cordial and flexible with our cocktail requests that... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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So glad I found The Bash for my wife’s 50th birthday party. I wanted to have several kinds of entertainers and the Bash allowed me to search for every different kind of artist in one place, compare ve... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I’m If you’re looking for a seamless way to find top-quality entertainment for your next event, Bash is the way to go. It’s truly a one-stop shop that saves time, reduces stress, and guarantees an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I didn't know anything about the Bash and stumbled on the website while searching for a singer that I had found on another talent site. I liked putting in my request at The Bash and hearing back from... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Great, central location to find the band. In full disclosure, I play in the band that I booked and Have not really used an of the pther services that The Bash offer to date. None the less, commnicatio... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Big thanks to The Bash for the amazing work in connecting us with Scott Willis for my son’s wedding and rehearsal dinner! Scott was professional, courteous, and flexible, handling everything we thre... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The Bash is incredibly easy to use, and as a wedding planner who was coordinating an event in a different state, The Bash was crucial in helping me find the best live band (Emerald Empire) who were tr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We had Golden Era perform at my 65th birthday party, and they were outstanding. Jaime, Jairo, Scott,Rob, and especially Jane did a great job entertaining our guests. The music playlist was perfect for... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Will wowed our guests at my 40th birthday party! We loved his style of strolling magic that allowed small groups of people to feel like they were getting a private performance! His personality was a j... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Both musicians were great and worked together to provide music everyone could enjoy at our small event for my mother’s 90th birthday party. They definitely helped to make the occasion special. I would... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Sarah Eve provided thoughtful and insightful readings for my work event. Many many people approached me to share how much their reading resonated with them as mine certainly did with me! Sarah Eve was... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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The singer had a nice voice, but his PA system failed several times during his performance. He also showed up with his wife (also a singer) who we did not expect, and she was not so good and brought t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The Bash gave me options and how to reach out to them!! Eric B was just wonderful from M and M limo/party bus rentals-a gentleman-helped all the ladies-double checked our pick up and drop off informat... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I highly recommend the Bash! I came across this platform while searching for a psychic for a Halloween party. I submitted requests to a few service providers, almost all of whom responded in a very ti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The Bash was very easy to work with. They gave tons of options for entertainment with ratings and comments from people that had hired the talent in the past. Anyone that I was interested in w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Last2Leave was truly incredible! They made our wedding the MOST amazing party. It rained / was freezing at our outdoor wedding and they were so flexible - moving locations and bringing the heat on the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Honestly I looked at other sites. But I felt comfortable with this site. I felt I could trust this site. It was easy to navigate. It was clear how to contact potential entertainers and I appreciated t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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SPECTACULAR!! Manny looks and sounds just like elvis, he looked amazing, we could of heard him all night! He interacted with all my quest and everyone couldn’t stop talking about him afterwards. Thank... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I dealt mainly with the leader of the band. But the one time I needed assistance in getting in touch, the office was right on it. The band, The Local Boys, from NC, were early to my farm in the Vi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Ross Mcginnes was the consummate professional. He played at my Son and Daughter in Laws welcome party in August and everyone is still talking about him. His talent and song selection was incredible. T... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I've used The Bash to book bands for parties on two occasions. It's easy to find a variety of performers and publish the listing to a group so that people can submit their qualifications and prices an... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Easy to use the service. Received responses from several vendors. I was extremely satisfied with the vendor we chose. Using your site gave me peace of mind knowing that I wasn't just inviting an un... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The Bash helped us find a musician for a recent party we hosted. We had several performers to choose from and found the process easy with good communication from The Bash - clear instructions and pro... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Maryann at picturepassionista.com If one word would describe Maryann it would be FANTASTIC. Maryann was respectful of our wishes, and our guests. She went above and beyond expectations. From... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Violette was terrific! She turned a Zoom adult birthday party into a fun and engaging hour for my whole family. She did 9 tarot card readings and gave each of us equal attention and enthusiasm. She d... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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GiMasters was a phenomenal resource! An easily accessible resource in navigating the search of securing a DJ for me for me for my event! Great choices within a short period of time and DJ Greg was equ... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Elmo showed up on Time which is always a plus! They did face painting which I wasn’t expecting but that was nice to ! Elmo did not play musical chairs or any games. What gig Master and The indepen... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Danny Jacobson arrived early and was very professional. This was for a private party for a 95th gals' birthday held at her daughter's home. Her favorite singer was Sinatra & Danny sang all his songs.... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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I worked very little with GigMasters, so I don't really have an opinion other than they did post the performer's information on the internet. I was at wits end as to how to find a performer for my ev... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Musicians showed up on time and adhered to contract, where I had an issue with a different company canceling at the last minute. The musicians did a fair job, but perhaps it would have better if we ha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We used GigMasters to book a jazz combo for the luncheon after our son's Bar Mitzvah, and were delighted with the result. The band was highly professional throughout the process, from booking through... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nick Sungenis played the violin for our wedding ceremony & cocktail hour & was absolutely incredible! He was able to play every single song we wanted & make the ceremony so special & emotional. He w... See more

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About The Bash

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The Bash is the one stop source for all of your event planning needs. For over 25 years, we've helped connect party hosts and planners with the perfect vendors and entertainers for all types of events. 🥳

From weddings to adult and kids birthday parties, corporate events, and more, we’re here to help you celebrate all of life's special moments—no matter how big or small.

Planning an event?

On The Bash, you'll find event inspiration with creative party ideas, expert tips, trends, and themes. You can then find and book everything from DJs and live bands to kids' party entertainers and food trucks. You’ll find the perfect vendor for your event vision and budget right here.

Looking to do more of what you love?

The Bash connects party vendors and entertainers with party planners and hosts looking to book for all types of occasions. As a vendor you'll get leads, secure your bookings, and get paid—all in one place.

Learn more about The Bash

The Bash (formerly GigMasters) is part of The Knot Worldwide’s global family of brands (The Knot, WeddingWire, The Bump, and more).

Since 1997, we've booked over 500,000 events and have 210,000 verified reviews (and counting!).

We take pride in being the place where you can find everything you need to bring your celebration to life 🎉


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Got a gig thru the Bash to perform at a…

Got a gig thru the Bash to perform at a physical retaliation center Hudson Hill Center for Rehabilitation in Yonkers NY . I came at the allotted time . Set up sound , waited till they were ready and performed my 45 minute set . When I was finished they were very happy . There was supposed to be a check waiting which was not the case . I was assured a check would be sent out to me the next day . No check was mailed . Reached out to my contact Gisel at Hudson Hill several times and was told payment would be sent . Reached out to the Bash for help and they said the would contact Hudson Hill . After a few weeks of no payment reached out to the Bash again and was told by the Bash . We are not a collection agency , we reached out twice to Hudson Hill and that's all we can do. Really? Cause the Bash got their fee but I'm not entitled to the $400 I'm owned . The Bash is a terrible site to work for. Know this for anyone who joins this site. You are on your own if the client decides not to pay. It's a terrible way to treat your subcontractors . I rate the Bash below a Zero . Terrible business practices . 👎🏼

May 14, 2025
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Reply from The Bash

Hi Rich,

We're very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it can be when a client doesn’t follow through with payment.

While The Bash does not collect final payments on behalf of vendors, we’re always here to help by sending payment reminders and secure payment links to the client upon request. For added convenience, planners can also submit payment online through The Bash at any time, 24/7.

To help protect against situations like this, we allow vendors to request a deposit at the time of booking, which ensures upfront payment. The Bash’s booking fee is deducted directly from that deposit, so vendors are not charged separately. We also strongly encourage vendors to use a contract outlining payment terms and policies. The Bash provides vendors with the planner’s email address and phone number so you can maintain direct and timely communication throughout the planning process.

We sincerely apologize for any confusion and inconvenience this has caused and appreciate you sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wedding Violinist

Nick Sungenis played the violin for our wedding ceremony & cocktail hour & was absolutely incredible! He was able to play every single song we wanted & make the ceremony so special & emotional. He was very easy to work with & so kind. Our family & friends were so impressed. We cannot recommend him enough!! Thank you Nick!

April 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Entertainment for Your…

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March 22, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Provide Inadequate Service and customers don't receive the product.

The Bash allows their service providers to steal from customers and to provide inadequate service. Bryon Huart arrived to my Mother's funeral late and missed recording the beginning of the service. He mailed 2 flash drives. One was pictures of someone else. The only was not a video it was music and vocal only. He downloaded the video and pictures to my Google drive and he deleted it: therefore, I paid for a product I don't have. The Bash allowed Bryon Huart to try to manipulate me into removing a factual review about him inorder to re-download my video and pictures. He is also demanding that I sign a Cease and Desist agreement. He also didn't have a car and I had to drive this stranger in my car to the cemetery and repast. The Bash told me there is nothing they can do about it. As long as they got their money they don' care t that I paid for a product that I don't have.

October 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Pianist

Life doesn't get any better when there are 50 other issues to deal with. I was thrilled I didn't have to lose my sanity over not having a terrific musician.

January 29, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Jasmine Tookes’s birthday celebration…

Jasmine Tookes’s birthday celebration was enhanced with Sam Adams playing the beautiful sound of Bosa nova music. Sam is an exquisite guitarist and very professional. Thank you so much for making the night complete.

Best,
Michele Hall

February 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Bash Review…

Site was easy to understand and navigate. Reviews of talent was helpful. Musician we ended up hiring (twice now) is awesome!

January 26, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Helpful

I hired Wow Party Art through The Bash for a birthday party. I got a lot of different quotes ranging from low to high which were helpful in deciding to go with the above company. It made my job easier to plan the whole party!

February 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID THIS COMPANY

Do not work with nor hire from The Bash. This is coming from a professional violinist with over 20 years of playing experience who worked with this company until last year to advertise my wedding services and get leads. (I only got ONE, btw)
I am so glad I cancelled and left. This company recently posted a video of a fake violinist trying to fool viewers into thinking that he was actually playing ‘A Thousand Years’ by Christina Perri. His bow is merely gliding on the string with only a terrible, flat and repetitive Bb coming out. It’s a disgrace for a company to advertise to brides that this is the type of quality they should settle for and pay money for. They’re making a mockery of those who may not know better and also sincere, hardworking musicians with real and authentic and professional portfolios. The Bash should be ashamed. If this is what you advertise, how can anyone trust your platform and vendors? The Bash and this “violinist” also blocked me on social media. The Bash blocked me on Facebook and the scammer blocked me on Instagram. I’m going to let you, as the reader, wonder why on earth would a company like this and this player choose to block if what they’re actually advertising is real and authentic? Why block if I’m somehow wrong? Why not have a conversation? Why not take the video down and take into consideration my words and the words of others that commented and then were erased? The Bash, you should know that companies that act this way, in the end, never last and will end up losing. You’re digging your own grave. 👋🏻

February 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loved it

Loved it. Would highly recommend. May not see anything but you can definitely feel the energy from the places.

February 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Brady Davis played guitar at a…

Brady Davis played guitar at a reception following a memorial service for our daughter. His music selections were softly played and appropriate for the occasion. Brady was prompt easy to work with and a gifted musician. I highly recommend him.

February 2, 2025

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