Club Event•Reviewed on June 22, 2026•From Newberg, OR
Working with Tony and the rest of Son de Cuba was great. The performance was amazing, even better than we had hoped - and we plan to book them again for more concerts at our winery. They were professional, showed up on time, and were very professional. Cheers and thank you for a great show!
Review by Brian G.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on November 27, 2025•From Sisters, OR
Tony and the crew were the absolute best part of our wedding! I would have skipped the ceremony myself just to see them perform! Their song choices were absolutely perfect and they were very accommodating to our dunk friends who had requests. The wedding was 5 days ago and my feet still hurt from all the dancing. Can’t recommend them enough!!
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Thanks so much Brian and Liz. We had a blast at your wedding party. You guys were so positive and kind to us and treated us like your guests. Everyone stayed dancing all night long. The musicians on our way back shared their thoughts about how inspired they felt to perform for such a GREAT group of people. Thanks so much for everything. It was a pleasure performing for you guys!
Review by Elizabeth M.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on October 7, 2025•From Vancouver, WA
Son de Cuba is a wonderful band and the band members were wonderful people. They came our 90th birthday celebration and hit just the right mood! It was a great show!!
Review by Aven-itza D.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on September 16, 2025•From Portland, OR
Son de Cuba was phenomenal! Excellent song choices, beautiful sound and top-notch professionalism. Many of our wedding guests commented about how much they loved the band. We had our wedding at blockhouse in Portland (a plant nursery/greenhouse) and it was a beautiful, memorable night with amazing music. The energy was vibrant from the band and many people were inspired to get up and dance. Zero issues at all - we booked and had a great experience from set-up to takedown. We highly recommend Son de Cuba!
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Thanks much Aven-itza! It was a pleasure to perform at your wedding. We had a fantastic time and your guests were exceptional. Thanks so much for considering Son de Cuba for this wonderful event.
Review by Ashley G.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on July 27, 2025•From Portland, OR
Absolutely amazing group! So so talented, they were so much fun and even my gringo friends danced all night! We had the best time and I would recommend them 10000%. Do not hesitate to book them. Seriously thinking of what event I can throw to have them again. Amazing! Best night ever!
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Thanks so much Ashley for thinking of Son de Cuba for your wedding ceremony. It was wonderful. We had a great time. Starting from the most amazing view in the city to the wonderful energy in general. The event coordinator Amanda, ROCKS! She was right there all the time helping. This has been the highest event we have been part of in the city of Portland in terms of altitude as well as the quality of it. MUCHAS GRACIAS!
Review by Jamie F.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on April 10, 2025•From Wilsonville, OR
We hosted a corporate event at our office, They are truly fantastic musicians. I highly recommend them. Their vibe and tempo resonated to the crowd. People are asking me how to hire them. We have already secured another booking with them in the summer.
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Thanks so much for everything, Jamie. We had a great time at your company's event. You guys were so professional and kind at the same time with us. We wish you the best of lucks with this new product you guys the launched. Once again, thanks so much!
Review by Ariel F.
Wedding•Reviewed on July 11, 2023•From Corbett, OR
The band was outstanding. The music was unbelievable (any videos you might see of them don't do it justice). And they were super accommodating + great communicators, as we needed them to be for our wedding.
Everything was perfect. I can't recommend them highly enough.
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Thanks so much for thinking of Son de Cuba for your wedding event. We had a lot of fun!
Review by Jim S.
Community Event•Reviewed on May 5, 2023•From Portland, OR
This band is legit!!!
Their sound is authentic and simply amazing. Both strong vocals and instrumentation. If you are looking for the Cuban musical experience, don't go to Cuba .... hire Son de Cuba.
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Thanks so much! We had a lot FUN at this event. Wonderful people!
Review by Jc S.
Celebration•Reviewed on February 17, 2023•From Aurora, OR
great music and a great group.
Review by Sarah I.
Community Event•Reviewed on October 17, 2021•From Portland, OR
Very fun, robust performance. High volume, gets the crowd pumped up. We enjoyed them!
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Thanks so much for everything! It was a pleasure playing at your event. We had a lot of fun.
Review by Natasha G.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on August 15, 2021•From Bellevue, WA
Son de Cuba had all my guests tapping their feet to the amazing music that we curated together. The band were extremely friendly, Tony had an amazing and infectious spirit and was so loving to our guests and my little kiddo. Even offered to have him play the Congo drums!
I will surely invite Son de Cuba for my next event and highly recommend them for any wedding, birthday or celebration.
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Natasha and her family were so sweet to us. They treated us very well, made sure our needs were met. She made us feel at home on her property. Sweet family and guests were very hospitable. They wouldn't let us leave before feeding us again. Definitely would love to work with this client again in the future. Thanks so much for everything!
Review by Carlos I.
Community Event•Reviewed on December 11, 2019•From Boring, OR
Excellent experience. They were professional, on time, courteous, and adaptable.
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Great client, very easy to work with. Thanks so much for choosing Son de Cuba for your event.
Review by Jake M.
Community Event•Reviewed on September 16, 2018•From Portland, OR
We had a great experience with Son de Cuba coming to perform at the University of Portland. Tony was great and led a 30 minute salsa dancing lesson before the band performed for about 90 minutes. Great guys and great sound!
Review by Ron S.
Engagement Party•Reviewed on August 26, 2018•From Arch Cape, OR
First, Son de Cuba is very professional both in their musical talents and their business dealings. Second, this is a great salsa band. They are talented, well rehearsed, energetic, and fun. Tony who handled the booking with us was communicative and cooperative. This was my second opportunity to hear Son de Cuba at a party event. They were simply great on both occasions. If you are looking for an band to lift the energy of your event and get people on their feet, look no further than Son de Cuba!
Review by Joel S.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on June 13, 2018•From Cannon Beach, OR
They were great! Excellent musicians, great fun energy, very professional. Tony was a pleasure to work with and very accommodating to my special requests, including keeping the event a secret so I could surprise my guests!
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It was wonderful working with Joel as a client. Since the beginning of the planning of his event, he had a clear vision of what his birthday celebration would be like. All of Son de Cuba band's members had a wonderful experience at this event. Thanks Joel for everything!!!
Review by Marleen A.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on May 20, 2018•From Portland, OR
They were great!! Loved their sound and their energy. I would hire them again in a heartbeat. Thank you for being so incredibly amazing!!
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Thanks so much Marleen for being so professional and at the same time so full of positive energy. We had lots of fun playing at your event!
Son de Cuba
Review by Amy E.
Community Event•Reviewed on May 9, 2018•From Nehalem, OR
Son de Cuba made our fundraising event a huge success. They are talented musicians and honestly should have cost us more. Highly recommend them for any event.
Review by aimee s.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on March 18, 2018•From Portland, OR
Tony was AMAZING! His enthusiasm was contagious! He got the husbands dancing salsa--not an easy feat! The musicians were also VERY TALENTED --the trumpet player was spectacular and the band was very 'tight.' The ONLY THING I would do differently when I hire them again (which I will)--is ask them to play ACOUSTIC ONLY--no amplification. I wanted to talk during the performance/party and it was too loud to talk. That was my only disappointment. The band doesn't need amplification for the size of room at Secret Society. Their acoustic sound alone will keep everyone dancing and sharing in conversation. Thank you Tony and Son de Cuba--hasta pronto! Aimée
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Thanks so much for everything Aimee. We all had a wonderful time at your event. You guys were very supportive in all ways. See you soon, saludos, Son de Cuba!
Review by Meghan B.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on December 18, 2017•From Portland, OR
Tony with Son de Cuba was quick to respond to my inquiry and then carried that stellar service throughout the entire planning process. They were happy to shape their performance and service to fit the needs of my event starting with a three piece band, transitioning to a 6 piece band, giving dance lessons to my guests then ending the night with DJ services. It was a pleasure to work with them and they will be the first band I call in the future.
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Thanks so much for everything Meghan. It was a pleasure working with you.
We enjoyed playing at this event.
Regards,
Tony
Review by Nicky C.
Fundraiser•Reviewed on November 11, 2017•From Newberg, OR
The Son de Cuba was so good that on our next event, I have them play for us. The band members was so great with our guest. Thank you guy's, you made the night with your songs.
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Thanks so much Nicky Colon for hiring us for your Puerto Rico Fundrasiser. It was such a wonderful and well organized event. The band members had an incredible time performing for all of you. I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks so much for everything!
Sincerely,
Tony Glez
Review by Sabrina T.
Fundraiser•Reviewed on March 2, 2017•From Forest Grove, OR
Super charming, incredibly talented, and professional band. These men are a wonderful group of musicians and we can't wait to work together again with them in the future.
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Thanks so much Sabrina. We had a lot of fun at your event. You guys are a wonderful client to work with. We can't wait to work with you in the future again!
Review by Tanner F.
Christmas Party•Reviewed on December 20, 2016•From Portland, OR
Tony, Freddy, and the rest of Son de Cuba were amazing. Their communication and politeness throughout the process exceeded my expectations. Engaging, high energy group! I will always recommend these gentleman as they already feel like close friends.
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Thanks so much Tanner for hiring Son de Cuba to be part of this wonderful and well organized event. We loved it!!!
Review by Hannah F.
Community Event•Reviewed on February 10, 2016•From Portland, OR
Hired Son de Cuba for a celebration of Carnaval at the University of Portland and the band was WONDERFUL. Got students dancing (a near impossible task), Great vocals and musical talent. Band members were all very pleasant. Would/will hire again! highly recommend for weddings, and events intended to keep the audience engaged!
