Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass New Orleans Funeral & Homegoing Band

Overall, 5 out of 5

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Review by: Skye W.

Event Date: August 21st, 2014
Event Location: Mountain View, CA
Services provided: New Orleans Style Entertainment

Review: These guys are amazing! We had the band stroll through our old-fashioned carnival themed summer picnic and play three 45 minute sets. The group was a huge hit and added a lot of energy to our event! Tom & the band were so great to work with and extremely flexible, tailoring the entertainment very specifically to our event. Tom was also very accommodating when it came to payment and willing to work with our company's policies. Awesome musicians, fun music, and overall a fantastic addition to our event! Thank you Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band!

Response from Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass New Orleans Funeral & Homegoing Band:
Thank you Skye: We had as much fun as your folks, and look forward to playing for Google functions again in the future, being invited for two in one year was wonderful, we had the pleasure of playing the Holiday Party in December and then the Picnic ... Whoo hoo great crowd to play for.

Overall, 5 out of 5

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Review by: Andrea L.

Event Date: August 10th, 2024
Event Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Services provided: Dixieland Band

Review: This band was over the top! On time, fun, easy to work with and anticipated what we needed. Played long sets and made absolutely everyone laugh and smile. They were spontaneous and inspired. Exceeded every expectation. Thank you! Thank you!

Response from Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass New Orleans Funeral & Homegoing Band:
Thank you for the kind words and review Andrea, we had a wonderful time with you folks and were delighted to help make this occasion a wonderful experience for all who attended. Many of the folks attending came up and told us they loved it and it was the best way to celebrate the loss of a dear friend.

Entertainingly yours,

Tom Wiggins

Overall, 5 out of 5

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Review by: Vanessa R.

Event Date: May 30th, 2023
Event Location: Vallejo, CA
Services provided: Funeral Music, Mardi Gras Entertainment, New Orleans Style Entertainment

Review: Saint Gabriel's Celestial Band was very professional. They were there on time and played so beautifully. We were honored they played for my brother's funeral. The services were very classy. My family and I were blown away with all the talent these gentlemen have. Thank you so much for making this difficult moment so much lighter with your beautiful music. We highly recommend you book them and will keep them in mind for future events. Thank you so so much gentlemen!!

Response from Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass New Orleans Funeral & Homegoing Band:
Thank you for the kind words Vanesa, we always feel honored when a family chooses us to celebrate the life of a loved one. Once again our sincerest condolences on your family's untimely loss. We are happy our music selections offered comfort to the family in their time of grief. I hope we can meet again one day under happier circumstances. And thank you for entrusting this event to us.

Tom Wiggins and da boys in da band.

Overall, 5 out of 5

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Review by: Laura M.

Event Date: February 19th, 2022
Event Location: San Francisco, CA
Services provided: Marching Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment

Review: St. Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band brought more smiles than I have seen since in years 😎
All ages from 3 years old to 99 years old followed the band in a parade around the block playing all my father’s favorite old songs.
The music was happiness itself ! I have never been thanked so much for hosting a party. But really it was the Band and the winter sunshine that did it!

Overall, 5 out of 5

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Review by: Nickolas M.

Event Date: May 29th, 2017
Event Location: Colma, CA
Services provided: Brass Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment, Patriotic Entertainment

Review: We had Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band as our entertainment for the annual Memorial Day event at our cemetery. We asked for patriotic music, which the band delivered beautifully. After forty minutes or so of that, I overheard one of the band members say to another, "when do we get to play OUR music?" So I asked the band leader to play one more patriotic number, and then switch to New Orleans Jazz.

Wow. Just wow.

They blew the roof off the place. Before I knew it they were marching around playing classics like "When The Saints Go Marching In." I was afraid that some of those attending might be offended by such lively music in a cemetery, but I had nothing to fear. People were dancing and waiving their flags and handkerchiefs in the air as they moved through our grand mausoleum. It was quite a sight to see, and quite a sound to hear.

I can't wait to have this group back again!

Response from Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass New Orleans Funeral & Homegoing Band:
Thanks Nickolas, we had a great time playing at your event and look forward to many more performances there in the future. Was indeed a pleasure to serve The Italian Cemetery for this wonderful Holiday event. Your hospitality and food were also great, thanks for including us in the services honoring our Military heros.

Overall, 5 out of 5

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Review by: Allison C.

Event Date: October 4th, 2015
Event Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Services provided: Funeral Music, Jazz Band, Marching Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment

Review: We had the most fantastic celebration of our grandfather, the band made the night. Perfect!

Response from Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass New Orleans Funeral & Homegoing Band:
Thank you Allison, we had a great time and were honored to be part of his Life Celebration with all those who knew and loved him so much.

Overall, 5 out of 5

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Review by: Stephanie H.

Event Date: October 3rd, 2015
Event Location: Oakland, CA
Services provided: New Orleans Style Entertainment

Review: Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass Band was definitely the hit of our wedding. It was like a dream to follow behind them from the ceremony to the reception, dancing all the while. They looked great and sounded even better. Fabulous players and great at reading the crowd. Having them at our wedding was quite possible one of my favorite things about the day and so many people remarked at how fun and unique it was.

Response from Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass New Orleans Funeral & Homegoing Band:
Thanks you Stephanie, so happy it all worked out and everybody had a great time.

Tom Wiggins and da boys in da band.

Overall, 5 out of 5

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Review by: Mike S.

Event Date: June 13th, 2014
Event Location: Las Vegas, NV
Services provided: New Orleans Style Entertainment

Review: Couldn't be happier... The coolest Guys and the Coooolest band ever..
They were the key ingredient to the success of our wedding...
Thanx to Tom and the gang...!!!! Let's do it again...!!!

Response from Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass New Orleans Funeral & Homegoing Band:
Thanks Mike: we had as much fun as you guys did, so glad you invited us to be a part of it.

Overall, 5 out of 5

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Review by: Christopher C.

Event Date: June 8th, 2014
Event Location: Burlingame, CA
Services provided: Brass Band, Jazz Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment, Zydeco Band

Review: Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band provided an incredibly memorable New Orleans-style send-off at the Memorial Mass for our 92 year old Mother in Burlingame yesterday. As 'Da Boys' proceeded up the aisle of a packed Church playing the slow-cadence version of 'When the Saints Go Marching In', the priests and Bishop presiding smiled broadly. When SGCBB broke into the upbeat version, those smiles turned to hand-clapping and singing throughout the Church. Tom and Da Boys led the congregation a half block to the reception as vehicles stopped, people stared...and everyone smiled. The band entertained the congregation for another two hours (in stifling heat, I might add) and were gracious and accommodating- even learning to play 'O Canada'; the Canadian national athem for my Canadian-born Mother. I would highly recommend Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band for your event. They were phenomenal!

Overall, 4.8 out of 5

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Review by: Lorna B.

Organization: Redeemer Lutheran Church,BBQ Committee
Event Date: September 8th, 2013
Event Location: Redwood City, CA
Services provided: Brass Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment

Review: We hired them to play and stroll the grounds at our 3rd BBQ CookOff, 2013, and they were great! Very high energy and fun music to bop around to while cooking, running games kids were playing, and feed 500 people on fun Sunday. Well worth the money, and everyone raved about them during and after the event. They really made it Special, and we hope to have them back at the future CookOff's. Redeemer Ministries BBQ CookOff 2013 committee member.

Overall, 4.8 out of 5

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Review by: Kevin C.

Event Date: January 7th, 2013
Event Location: Fair Oaks, CA
Services provided: Brass Band

Review: St.Gabriels Celestial Brass Band is the "REAL DEAL" a party can only get better by booking these guys!!!

Response from Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass New Orleans Funeral & Homegoing Band:
Kevin: Thanks, we had a great time making your party what you wanted it to be, great group of people to play for hope to do it again in the future. Tom Wiggins and da boys in da band.