Al Holmes and Thoughts In Common

We recently celebrated my father's 80th birthday in Philadelphia and I had the pleasure of hiring Al Holmes and Thoughts in Common as the centerpiece for this elegant celebration. Their live jazz performance, seamlessly blending some of my dad's all-time favorite songs, was undoubtedly the highlight of the evening. Their smooth, captivating sound not only had people swaying and dancing but also made a lasting impression on our guests. Many approached me afterwards, eager to get the band's details for their own events. Even staff from the hotel couldn't resist peeking in, drawn by the mesmerizing jazz vibes.
What set Al Holmes apart, however, was their exceptional customer service. Al personally engaged with me through multiple calls and texts, thoroughly understanding my vision and going above and beyond to bring it to life. The communication throughout was crystal clear, ensuring the event was tailored perfectly to celebrate my father's milestone in a memorable way.
A heartfelt thank you to Al Holmes and Thoughts in Common for their stellar, five-star performance. They didn't just play music; they created an unforgettable experience that my father, his friends, and our family will cherish forever.

Al Holmes & Thoughts in common were absolutely great to work with - highly communicative, very kind, and hard-working professionals. They performed for our Delaware office's open house cocktail party and it was a great success. People loved the music, and it fit very well into the theme of the night. We are so grateful to the band for their performance!

We booked Al Holmes and Thoughts In Common for our son's engagement party. The feel they provided throughout the evening was exactly what we were looking for - music (jazz) that was good enough in quality to hear at a concert, but that was played in a manner that flowed with the night's proceedings. They were very professional, no divas, no demands, just a good group of guys that seemed genuinely invested in the quality of our event. they felt like partners throughout the experience, and I thank them for being so easy to work with. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting good vibes and good music, and I wish them all the success in the world.

When I first saw this band with no reviews I was a bit skeptical. However, I am SO glad we hired them and happy to be the FIRST review for them on this site!

Al Holmes is a consummate professional. He truly knows how to make your event SHINE! We trusted him with our most important event, my dad's 60th birthday. We had a guest count of 200 people and these guys engaged every single person with their music.

The moment we spoke, Al immediately understood the vibe of our event. He is open to playing both his set and requested songs, and will work to tailor the music to YOUR tastes! My dad is a huge fan of Frank Sinatra, and Al made sure to contract an expert Frank Sinatra vocalist from Washington DC to sing with his band. Our family will always hold him and his band to the highest degree, and we would encourage anyone on the fence or considering this band, to HIRE them! They will make your event exponentially better!

I had the distinct honor of having Al Holmes and Thoughts in Common perform at an event to celebrate my daughter’s graduation from The George Washington University. The guest list included folks from various backgrounds, and literally EVERYONE commented on how amazing the band was! This band has an energy that is magnetic and truly changed the atmosphere from good to spectacular. I will book them for all of my future events and recommend them to anyone who wants to host an unforgettable affair!