Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on January 9, 2015•From Costa Mesa, CA
Darrell was fantastic!! Very accomodating, professional and friendly! Made all guests very very happy!! Pipes sounded great and drummers were excellent. Took pics with guests too! A great guy all around with a ton of talent!
Review by Todd B.
Church Service•Reviewed on October 20, 2008•From Las Vegas, NV
I could not have asked for a more talented or professional person. Not only was I impressed with the bagpiper, but many of my guests commented on how much they enjoyed him. He arrived early and greated my guests as they arrived as well as playing the requested music for the ceremony. I would recommend DC Live Music to anyone interested in hiring a piper for their event.
Review by Piper G.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on April 29, 2012•From Los Angeles, CA
Darrell (and the drummer) were exactly on time and the performance was fantastic! I would definitely hire them again and recommend Darrell to my friends and colleagues.
Review by Shannon C.
Church Service•Reviewed on November 21, 2010•From Hesperia, CA
This is an annual event at our church and the first time I have done this service. New priest, new music, new musicians...I was really worried. Mr. Calvillo was very helpful in perparing for the service, but when he and his drummer showed up (on the stormiest day of the year) looking like a Scotland travel poster, I knew everything was going to be fine. They did a spectacular job and everyone loved the service and the music. I only hope they are available next year!
Review by Brie H.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 18, 2010•From Santa Fe Springs, CA
Darrell you were amazing and made my Wedding Day Absolutely Perfect!!! Everyone enjoyed your performance. I just couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out and I have you to thank. So Thank You!!!
Big Hug,
Brie & Jim
Review by Don L.
Funeral•Reviewed on May 13, 2007•From Dana Point, CA
Bagpiper Darrell was on time, in perfect uniform, and performed as promised. His performance (the traditional Amazing Grace) during our committal/ashes scattering ceremony, and then a more festive array of tunes during the afternoon of sailing that followed was a big hit with my guests and crew of the schooner I chartered.
D.L.
Review by Blake W.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on June 21, 2017•From Riverside, CA
Darrell was amazing at my wedding. If you need a special performer for any event, I highly recommend Darrell. From the begining Darrell worked with us in a very timely manner to make sure everything was in place to make the evening go very well. His dress was top notch and his performance was epic. Very capable of playing traditional Celtic bag pipe music to excepting special requests. He was very flexible to adapt to our special circumstances for our wedding and even played a version of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" as our grand departure. Simply amazing! Thanks Darrell! Blake
:
Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure working for you. With unexpected delays and issues with the weather everyone kept calm and did not get "wigged out". This helped all of your vendors do a good job. Thank you again. I hope I have the opportunity to perform for you again.
Darrell
Review by Christine L.
Wedding•Reviewed on July 17, 2015•From Big Bear Lake, CA
Darrell performed at our wedding in Big Bear. He is the consummate professional!! He traveled up to Big Bear to attend our little rehearsal, just so he would have everything just right. His playing is exceptional and his presence in his full regalia is quite impressive!! All of our guests were delighted with Darrell's performance, as were my husband & I. I can't recommend Darrell enough - he is truly one of the best!!
Review by Courtney B.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on April 4, 2016•From Riverside, CA
Darrell was fantastic, very talented and very professional. I surprised my dad for his 50th birthday party and Darrell made it incredibly special! My dad cried many happy tears. Everyone loved it and Darrell even stayed a bit after his performance to talk to my dad and the people at the party. I will definitely keep Darrell in my contacts in case my Irish fam ever needs a bagpiper for any occasion. Thank you Darrell for making my dad's birthday one of the best days of his life, two weeks later and he STILL hasn't stopped talking about the bagpiper :)
Review by Elizabeth P.
Funeral•Reviewed on October 24, 2012•From Tujunga, CA
Darrell not only played beautifully for the funeral, but deported himself with the utmost professionalism, and respect. We had many comments about how beautiful and moving his music was. We would recommend him wholeheartedly, and if we ever needed a bagpiper again, he would be our first call.
Review by yvette r.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 29, 2016•From Sierra Vista, AZ
Darrell did a wonderful job!
In addition to great communication leading up to my big wedding day, he treated my parents to an additional song while we were doing pictures. The experience was priceless.
I highly recommend him for any/all events, he is the best!!!
Thank you again Darrell!!!!!
- The new Mrs. Rambo :)
Review by Peter K.
Restaurant Event•Reviewed on April 15, 2012•From Santa Monica, CA
Darrell and his drummer are very talented and professional. They were prompt, appropriate to the circumstances (a memorial held in a restaurant) and well received by all in attendance. The price was a bargain and I want to express my personal gratitude both performers for helping to make the event special.
Review by Robin R.
School Assembly•Reviewed on July 18, 2011•From Pasadena, CA
Darrell was a great piper. He stunned the crowd into silence with his entrance. Obviously a very acomplished musician, we'd have him back in a minute.
Review by Dominique R.
Funeral•Reviewed on June 4, 2021•From Long Beach, CA
Darrell was very professional and did an excellent job playing at the service. He coordinated with the funeral director and music director at the church to fit seamlessly into the service. While Amazing Grace wasn't played as a solo before the coffin left the church, it was played during the recessional which ended up being fine. However, this may have been due to the funeral already running over time. I would recommend Darrell's services.
Review by Barry W.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on February 10, 2013•From Los Angeles, CA
Darrel was perfect in every way. My mother's birthday was a smash because of him. Thank you for having such a great talent in your stable of preformers for the public to hire.
Review by Kelly N.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on September 23, 2014•From Novato, CA
Darrell played for us at a charity golf tournament and I heard nothing but great things about his performance. He was also very easy to work with and accomodating to our needs.
I would defintely recommend and request him again. :)
Review by Janet O.
Funeral•Reviewed on July 14, 2017•From Rancho Cucamonga, CA
We hired Darrell to play at the funeral of our police officer. Darrell was awesome and very professional. I loved the music arrangement he played. I highly recommend Darrell for any occasion!!
Review by Amy C.
Fundraiser•Reviewed on April 20, 2010•From Los Angeles, CA
Darrell was fantastic! He arrived on time and was very professional, both in dress and in behavior. He went above and beyond what was requested of him, and was also flexible in accommodating last minute changes. We are very appreciative that Darrell was able to perform at our event, and we would definitely hire him again!
Review by Rudy L.
Wedding•Reviewed on June 7, 2008•From San Dimas, CA
Darrell was great! Dressed appropriately, clean and very polite. I was impressed with his professionalism and his willingness to stay a few extra minutes for pictures and video. I would, without reservation, recommend him for your event. Rudy LaBrada, Alta Loma, CA
Review by janice s.
Memorial Service•Reviewed on August 13, 2016•From San Diego, CA
I just realized I never responded to a rating for Darrell. HE WAS AWESOME. It's sad when a love on passes and my friend wanted a bag piper. Everyone enjoyed him. I wish I could have stay longer. Thank you for being so nice and professional.
Janice
Review by rl b.
Celebration•Reviewed on November 10, 2014•From Apple Valley, CA
Our family greatly appreciated Darrell's attention to detail and concern for the family. His performance was talked about and appreciated time and time again throughout the day.
Review by Claire K.
Fundraiser•Reviewed on March 16, 2008•From Garden Grove, CA
The performers were very professional and accomodating. Our venue was not the best, and they graciously accomodated our needs by being flexible and responsive. They are very talented and entertaining and I am looking forward to using them again, with a venue better suited to highlight their talents.
Review by Charlene C.
Funeral•Reviewed on October 27, 2018•From Riverside, CA
Darrell was fabulous, he played the songs I requested, perfectly. His rendition of Amazing Grace was awesome. As he played, he slowly walked away from us at the cemetery, at the same time as my mothers body was slowly being driven away to her final resting place. He timed it perfectly, we were all in tears and at the same time we felt a sense of closure as he walked away, the sound trailing as he goes. I highly recommend Darrell Calvillo, he truly made a heartbreaking day much more bearable, I am forever grateful.
Review by Gayle M.
Funeral•Reviewed on October 14, 2015•From Riverside, CA
The pipes and drum was an amazing addition to my Father in Law's memorial service. Darrell was so flexible and catered to our needs. Thank you for making it beautiful! I highly recommend!
Review by Raymond P.
Funeral•Reviewed on July 26, 2021•From Wildomar, CA
As a first time person to hire a bagpiper it was the best experience my family and I have had. The sounds he made with the pipes we're flawless. Darrell calvillo is now my go to guy for the bagpipes.
