St. Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band

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Upcoming Appearances

  • Thursday, May 24, 2012
  • 7:30PM - Sacramento, CA
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Friday, May 25, 2012
  • 12:00PM - Sacramento, CA
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Saturday, May 26, 2012
  • 12:00PM - Sacramento, CA
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Sunday, May 27, 2012
  • 12:00PM - Sacramento, CA
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Friday, June 08, 2012
  • 6:00PM - Red Bluff, CA
  • Red Bluff, CA
  • Saturday, June 09, 2012
  • 6:00PM - Red Bluff, CA
  • Red Bluff, CA
  • Sunday, June 10, 2012
  • 6:00PM - Red Bluff, CA
  • Red Bluff, CA
  • Saturday, June 16, 2012
  • 10:00AM - Isleton, CA
  • Isleton, CA
  • Sunday, June 17, 2012
  • 10:00AM - Isleton, CA
  • Isleton, CA
  • Sunday, September 02, 2012
  • 6:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • philo, CA
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Friday, March 09, 2012
  • 10:00AM - Neiman Marcus
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • Friday, February 24, 2012
  • 6:00PM - Trilogy at the Vineyards
  • Brentwood, CA
  • Tuesday, February 21, 2012
  • 2:00PM - Mardi Gras Party
  • Truckee, CA
  • Monday, February 20, 2012
  • 2:00PM - Blackhawk Plaza
  • Danville, CA
  • Saturday, February 18, 2012
  • 12:00PM - Sonoma, CA
  • Sonoma, CA
  • Saturday, February 18, 2012
  • 7:30PM - Sacramento, CA
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Saturday, February 11, 2012
  • 8:00PM - Cal Expo
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Friday, December 02, 2011
  • 7:00PM - Oakland, CA
  • Oakland, CA
  • Wednesday, November 30, 2011
  • 6:00PM - Redwood City, CA
  • Redwood City, CA
  • Thursday, December 31, 2009
  • 9:00PM - Red Hawk Casino
  • Folsom, CA
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Location:
San Francisco, California
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from San Francisco.
Pay Range:
$2000-$20000 per event
Member Since:
2008
Primary Category:
Brass Band
Additional Categories:
Dixieland Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Soul Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band, Zydeco Band
Influences:
James Brown, B.B. King, Wilson Pickett, Jackie Wilson, Fats Domino, Louis Armstrong, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Hank Ballard & The Midnighters, Danny Davis & The Nashville Brass, Kool & The Gang, Kermit Ruffins, Olympia Brass Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Ban

Group Members

  • Tom Wiggins Band Leader - Drums/Percussion
  • Paul Tillman Smith / Dwight McQueen - Drums/Percussion
  • Buddy Apfel - Sousaphone/Tuba/Cornet
  • Danny Armstrong / Luke Kirley - Trombone
  • James Nelson - Saxes / Baritone & Tenor
  • Sonny Fairley / Paul Branin - Saxes/ Alto & Soprano
  • Frankie Bailey / David Hardiman Sr. - Trumpets
  • Mike Rinta / Eric Burger/ Marc Bolin - Trombone/Sousaphone
  • John Cocuzzi / Joey Ventitelli / Minor Williams - Drums/vibes/piano/vocals

Description

Authentic Touring New Orleans Jaz Brass Band, tours Internationally and performs for Concerts, Festivals, Fairs, Colleges, Dances, Weddings, Funerals, Life Celebrations, Corporate shows, Casinos, Parades and many other functions wanting High Energy Colorful Entertainment. Prices are relevant to the travel situation, number of players and related expenses, and can be Pro rated for engagements of multiple dates. Engagements within a 100 mile radius of San Francisco are negotiable for Funerals and short duration events contact us with details.

We have traveled all over the World and Performed with the Biggest Stars in Jazz & Blues R&B like: James Brown, B.B. King, Taj Mahal, Chaka Kahn, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Manhatten Transfer, Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, Dave Holland, Tony Bennett, Little Richard, Bo Diddley, The Family Stone, Wilson Pickett, Phil Collins, Gypsy Kings, Beach Boys, War, Tower of Power, Los Tigres Del Norte, and many others.

Have Headlined many smaller Festivals as well in Italy, Israel, Russia, Spain, Andorra, and Holland and the USA. Totally comfortable in any situation, and can play any place any time with or without Electricity, Stage or P.A. system. Stage shows or Mobile Strolling shows. Very flexible and can customize the repertoire to suit the clients needs or wishes, as we are solid World Class Professional Musicians.

Six piece ensemble to 20 piece Orchestra Tribute to Duke Ellington, Fats Domino, & Count Basie or Ray Charles. Normally 8 to 10 players

Song List

  • IKO IKO - Dr. John
  • Saints Go Marchin' In - Traditional/St. Gab's Arrangement
  • Echos of New Orleans - St. Gabriel's Brass Band/Mike Rinta
  • Down By The Riverside - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • Hello Josephine - Fats Domino
  • Mardi Gras In New Orleans - Pinstripe Brass Band
  • Tain't My Fault - Smokey Johnson/Re-Birth BB
  • Walkin to New Orleans - Fats Domino
  • Got My Mojo Workin' - Muddy Waters
  • Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
  • I Feel Good - James Brown
  • On the Good Foot - James Brown
  • Please Please - James Brown
  • Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
  • Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
  • Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
  • Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner
  • Mercy Mercy Mercy - Cannonball Adderly
  • Turn on your love light - Bobby Blue Bland
  • Shake a Hand Shake a Hand
  • I'm Walkin' to New Orleans - Fats Domino
  • Your Feets too big - Fats Waller
  • Summertime - St. Gab's Arrangement
  • St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
  • Cold Sweat - James Brown
  • Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock
  • Cataloupe Island - Herbie Hancock
  • Caravan - Cab Calloway
  • Second Line - Olympia Brass Band
  • Knock on Wood - St. Gab's Arrangement
  • Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
  • Stuff Like That
  • Lil' Liza Jane - Olympia Brass Band
  • Sweet Georgia Brown - Olympa Brass Band
  • Hello Dolly - Louis Armstrong
  • What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
  • Black & Blue - Louis Armstrong
  • Chicken Shack - St. Gab's Arrangement
  • Mack The Knife - Louis Armstrong
  • Grazin' in the Grass - Hugh Masekela
  • Blue Monk - T. Monk/ Re-Birth BB
  • Oh Happy Day - Trad. St. Gab's Arangement
  • The Preacher - Mose Allison
  • Parchment Farm - Mose Allison
  • Gimme dat Ole Time Religion - Trad. St. Gab's arrangement
  • When I lay my Burdens Down - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • Jesus on the Mainline - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • Operator Operator - Manhatten Transfer
  • Shotgun - Jr. Walker & Allstars
  • Do Lord oh Do Lord Remember Me - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • Bye & Bye When the Mornin' comes - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • Just a Closer Walk With Thee - Trad. St. Gab's arrangement
  • Amazing Grace - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • Georgia on My Mind - Ray Charles
  • Georgia - Ray Charles
  • Will the Circle Be Unbroken - Danny Davis /Nashville Brass
  • Supersticious - Stevie Wonder
  • Cee Cee Rider - Elvis Presley
  • Celebration - Kool & The Gang
  • America the Beautiful - Ray Charles
  • Dance to the Music - Sly & Family Stone
  • Thank you fo lettin me be myself - Sly & Family Stone
  • I wanna take you Higher - Sly & Family Stone
  • Funky Broadway - Wilson Pickett
  • Every Time I feel the Spirit - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • House of the Rising Sun - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • St. James Infirmary - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangment
  • Mr. Magic
  • Jambalaya - Hank Williams
  • Everyday People - Sly & Family Stone
  • I'll Take you There - Staple Singers
  • Respect Yoself - Staple Singers
  • Respect - Aretha Franklin
  • Hold On I'm Commin' - Sam & Dave
  • What is Hip - Tower of Power
  • Land of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett
  • Sittin' in La La waitin for my Ya ya - Oliver
  • Zorina Zorina - St. Gabriel's Brass Band
  • Precious Lord Take my Hand - Trad. St. Gab's arrangement
  • Goin' to See the King - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • Walkin' up the King's Highway - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • How Great Thou Art - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • This Lil' Light of Mine/ Amen Amen - Otis Redding
  • Lean on Me - Bill Withers St. Gab's arrangement
  • Lift Every Voice and Sing - instrumental arrangement
  • Peace in the Valley - S. Hamblin. St, Gab's Arrangement
  • Lord Lord sho been good to me - Pinstripe Brass Band
  • HE - St. Gab's Instrumental arrangement
  • Precious Memories - Trad. St. Gab's arrangement
  • He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - St. Gab's arrangement
  • Battle Hymn of the Republic - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • I'm on the Battlefield for my Lord - Trad. St. Gab's Arrangement
  • Just a Little Talk with Jesus - Trad. St. Gab's arrangement
  • I Saw the Light - Hank Williams St. Gab's Arrangement
  • Glory Glory Halleluja - Trad. St. Gab's arrangement
  • Jeepers Creepers - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • What ever Lola Wants - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • The Lady is a Tramp - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Stormy Weather - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Fly Me to the Moon - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Harlem on my Mind - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Good for Nuthin' Joe - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Am I Blue ? - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Go Back where you stayed last night - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Cest si Bon - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Good Morning Heartache - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • My Heart belongs to Daddy - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • I want a Big Fat Man - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • All of Me - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • I Wanna Be Evil - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • God Bless the Child - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Evil Gal - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Blue Moon - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Unforgettable - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • What's Love Got to do with it - Tina Turner
  • Let's Stay Together - Tina Turner
  • Rock Me Baby - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Everyday I Have the Blues - B.B. King
  • Down Home Blues - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Steamroller Blues - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Maybe Someday Baby - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Don't Mess With my Man - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Real Sad Story - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Lady Yore Husband's Cheatin' on US - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Dr. FeelGood - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Sumpthin's gotta hold on me - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Sugar Daddy Blues - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Let the Good Times Roll - Zorina London & St.Gab's
  • Kansas City - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Stormy Monday - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Since I Fell for You - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Going to Chicago - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Bright Lights Big City - Zorina London & St. Gabs
  • Too Much Woman - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Send me Someone to Love - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • The Blues is Alright with Me - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Backdoor Man - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Monte Carlo - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • La Sien - Zorina London& St.Gab's
  • La Vien Rose - Zorina London & St.Gab's
  • I heard it Thru The Grapevine - Gladys Knight & The Pips
  • Zydeco Man - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • Hello Rosa Lee - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • It's My Soul - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • Accordion Man - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • Oh Momon - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • Jambalaya Zydeco - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • I'm Comin' Home - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • Tit Fille - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • Rock Me - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • Tout Le Ton Son Ton - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • Zydeco Sont Pass Salle - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • Sam' Appel Fou - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • Cher Catin - Al Rapone & St. Gab'
  • You used to Call - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • Key to the Highway - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • Hey Negress - Al Rapone & St. Gab's
  • I'm gonna be a wheel someday - Fat's Domino/ John Cocuzzi
  • My Blue Heaven - Fats Domino/John Cocuzzi
  • Margie - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • You Are My Sunshine - Treme Brass Band
  • Mean to Me - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • Dr. Jazz - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • Curse of an Aching Heart - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • Gonna sit right down and write myself a letter - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • Your nobody till somebody loves you - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • Music goes round and round - John Cocuzzi& St. Gab's
  • Corina Corina - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • Trouble in Mind - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • Baby Shake That Thang - John Cocuzzi & St.Gab's
  • My Babe - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • The Lonesome road - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • Big Chief - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • Mardi Gras in New Orleans - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • Cissy Strut - St. Gab's Arrangment
  • In The Mood (Swing) - St. Gab's arrangement
  • Since I fell For You - St. Gab's arrangement
  • Night in Tunesia - Dizzy Gillespie arrangement
  • Round Midnight - St. Gab's arrangement
  • Bourbon Street Parade - Young Tuxedo Band
  • Bourbon Street - Trad. St. Gab's arrangement
  • Flee as a Bird - Olympia Brass Band
  • Just a Little While to Stay Here - Trad. St. Gab's arrangement
  • It Feels so Good - Young Tuxedo Brass Band
  • Whoopin' Blues - Young Tuxedo Brass Band
  • Panama - Young Tuxedo Brass Band
  • Lead me Savior - Traditional
  • Eternal Peace - Traditional
  • Joe Avery's Piece - Traditional
  • Didn't He Ramble - Olympia Brass Band
  • Second Line - Trad. Pinstripe Brass Band
  • Last Chance to Dance - PinStripe Brass Band
  • What a Friend we Have in Jesus - Traditional St. Gab's arrangement
  • In the Sweet Bye & Bye - Traditional St Gab's arrangement
  • Hindustan - Traditional St. Gab's arrangement
  • Back O' Town Blues - Traditional St Gab's arrangement
  • I Got a Woman - Ray Charles St. Gab's arrangement
  • Do you know what it means to Miss New Orleans - Louis Armstrong
  • Mother in Law - Ernie K Doe
  • I'll Fly Away - Traditional
  • Dinah - John Cocuzzi & St. Gab's
  • St Louis Blues - Trad. St. Gab's arrangement
  • Exactly Like You - Trad. St Gab's arrangement
  • Chameleon - Herbie Hancock
  • Shake your Booty - Re-Birth Brass Band
  • Feet can't fail me now - Dirty Dozen Brass Band
  • Oop Poo Pa Doo - Dirty Dozen Brass Band
  • John the Revelator - Trad. Dirty Dozen Brass Band
  • I shall not be moved - Trad. St. Gab's arrangment
  • Anybody here love my Jesus - Trad. St. Gab's arrangment
  • Caldonia - Treme Brass Band
  • I can't give you anything but Love - Louis Armstrong
  • Basin Street Blues - Louis Armstrong
  • Mood Indigo - Louis Armstrong
  • Ain't Misbehavin' - Louis Armstrong
  • Someday You'll Be Sorry - Louis Armstrong
  • Struttin with some Bar B Que - Kermit Ruffins
  • Black Magic Woman - Santana
  • Oye Como Va - Santana
  • Tiger Rag - Traditional
  • Stardust - Hoagy Carmichael
  • On the Sunny Side of the Street - Kermit Ruffins
  • Hi Eye is On the Sparrow - Traditional
  • Careless Love - Traditional
  • I ain't Got Nobody - Cab Calloway
  • Lily of the Valley - Traditional
  • Don't You Just Know it - Piano Smith
  • Barefootin' - Robert Parker
  • Didn't He Ramble - Traditional
  • Lady Be Bood - Traditional
  • It Don't mean a thing - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • I left my heart in San Francisco - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Love For Sale - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Cry Me A River - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Ain't Nobody's Business - Zorina London & St. Gabs
  • Lover Man - Zorina London& St. Gab's
  • Hit the Road Jack - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Our Love is Here to Stay - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Misty - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • Girl from Ipanema - Zorina London & St. Gab's
  • 634-5789 - Wilson Pickett
  • Stagger Lee - Wilson Pickett/L Price
  • In the Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
  • Ladies Night - Kool & The Gang

Available For:

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • They were great! They really brought our Fat Tuesday celebration to life! -- Amber W, Truckee, CA, 2/21/2012
  • These guys exceeded our expectations. All of our members completely enjoyed the experience and were very impressed with the quality of their performance. Joel Reger Director of Resort Operations -- Joel R, Brentwood, CA, 2/24/2012
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