June 10, 2011 Chicca/Zaninovich WeddingStockdale Country Club-Bakersfield

Briana + Dominic | Wedding Highlights from HDM on Vimeo.



Who would have thought that Bakersfield would be the place for a wedding of such outstanding class, quality and spirit.  From the moment we arrived at the Stockdale Country Club, we knew we were in the midst of something special.  Everyone we encountered from the venue staff, to the coordinator, to the videographer was just top-notch professional and yet down to earth and ultra friendly.   Hats off to Betty Chicca (the MOB) for finding all the best vendors in Southern California.  As the above video shows, everything about this event just clicked.  Congratulations Briana & Dominic!  You both have wonderful, special families.  We are proud to have participated in your "Night to Remember!"
Betty:  I'm ready to start referring you out as a Wedding Coordinator!



May 29, 2011 Katzir/Orgel WeddingFigueroa Mountain Farmhouse-Los Olivos

                                                              
                                                                            Travel on Hwy 54 about 30 miles east from Santa Barbara. Take a backwoods mountain road for about ten more miles into the winding hills, past Neverland Ranch, and you will find yourself at Heaven's Door.  No, it's not the Ponderosa, or Butte, Montana, but the good ol' Mountain Figueroa Farmhouse in Los Olivos.    

Azure skies and clean, crisp air are abundant and traces of civilization are not to be found.  An unlikely, yet magical spot for a wedding,  Rembrandt braved the wind and the chilly weather to deliver an amazing performance in a rustic setting.  On a night where the guests really needed to keep moving for warmth, Rembrandt gave them a work out, with one R&B classic after another, peppered with just enough Horas to keep the purists huddled and happy.  The Katzir and Orgel families had many guests fly in from the east coast.  It was hard convincing them that this was actually California.

Take a look at Minh's photo montage, set to the music of Rembrandt, as always, taken from the actual performance.  And look for Minh.  He's the one with his head in the clouds.    

In the Rembrandt Spotlight for June....

Albe Bonacci

Albe Bonacci has been the Rembrandt drummer for two years.  In fact, this Saturday, June 4, marks his two year anniversary.  Albe is a perfectionist in every sense of the word.  Dependable and rock solid, with meticulous attention to detail;  exactly what you want from the rhythmic center of your band.  Albe has performed live and in studio with top name artists like Diane Warren,  Michael James and Pop/Christian artist Michelle Tumes, and is a spokesman and clinician for many quality drum manufacturers such as Paiste and DW.   Now a dedicated family man, he spends his weekends with us, laying down a vicious groove and being a great friend and colleague. 

Hats off to our quiet, smiling friend in the black beret!