Frequently Asked Questions

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The price per hour depends on the location of your event, how many musicians do you want, and the amount of hours that we perform. An average cost is between $580.00 to $1,200.00 per hour

Yes, we have a two hour minimum for all events on Saturdays in order to receive our discounted rate. However, we do understand that not everybody needs two hours, so we have special rates for one hour events as well.

For most residential events we usually perform with 3 to 12 musicians, but we can perform with a group as big as twelve musicians. The size of the group would depend on the type of event that you have, the size of the venue, and your budget.

It would be the clients choice.There isn't a fixed amount. Any gratitude is welcome! :)

If your event is in the local Coachella Valley areas, Desert Mariachi Band won’t charge for transportation. You might incur an additional (non-hourly) transportation fee based on the mileage traveled, if it is a further distance.

Yes. All customers are required to give us a deposit and is not refundable after 24 hours unless we are performing for a government institution such as a school.

We understand that once you give a deposit, it cannot be refunded. Therefore, the amount needed as a deposit is $125.00 per hour requested .

You can pay with credit card via invoice, venmo, paypal, cash, check.

The only way and reason you would get a refund is if we did not show up. Here you will find our Terms and Conditions as well. Refunds are not applicable or refundable for these reasons: 

1. Did not like the mariachi 

2. Trumpets were to loud 

3. Mariachi was late 

4. Got more musicians then you asked 

5. Not having the exact musicians in the videos or photos 

6. Did not get the exact amount of musicians requested, the final payment will be adjusted to the amount of musicians that performed. (Our musicians do get sick and have emergencies sometimes that permits them from working)

7. Mariachi was late (We will play our commitment to you if we are late, we cannot control the weather, traffic or hiccups. If your event is time sensitive like a wedding or religious please let us know so we can take appropriate steps in insuring we are available or not accept your event). Breach any verbal or written contracts 

8. Decided you didn’t want the amount of hours requested last minute 

9. Due to “thinking” breaks are to long 

10. “Thinking” the mariachi takes to long to play between songs.(We receive a lot of song request from your guest, we try to play them in order so none is offended) 

11.Can not take legal action if a full refund was given back If client decides to forfeit there deposit (This can be in a text, email or verbal) and not accept a full refund, no legal action can be taken 12. Any unfortunate incident with clients and musicians 

13. After 24 hours deposit was received 

14. Did not receive the exact package in pricing page 

15. Did not like our Mariachi outfit 

16. Desert Mariachi Band have a minimum of one hour performance. In the case you're interested in less then one hour the fee will be the total of a one hour performance.
17. Did not receive a contract. Deposit is considered a form of contract obligation.
18. Payment is due before or after performance. If payment is not received before or after performance legal action will be taken and a fine of $900.00 atop of the full balance will be imposed. 19. Police stopped the event, client is responsible for knowing there cities laws for noise ordinance The Client is responsible for obtaining all permits from the venue or business necessary to allow Desert Mariachi Band to perform. If at any time Desert Mariachi Band is ordered to stop performing by the Client (for any reason at all), police or a venue representative the performance will be considered completed and the balance amount will be due in full. The Client must provide a safe place, away from excessive heat, cold, wind, rain or other extreme weather for Desert Mariachi Band to perform.

Yes we can. We can play the mass for weddings, quincea?eras, and funeral masses. We recommend that you talk to your priest beforehand to make sure that Mariachi music is allowed in the church.