Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on May 8, 2024•From La Quinta, CA
I was extremely pleased with the services of MarineSandpiper for my Father's 90th Birthday Party. His performance was beautifully executed from beginning to end. The bag piping was wonderful...so entertaining and so moving! His interaction with my Dad and all of our guests was perfect. And he made it so easy to arrange all of the event details in advance (location details, performance timing, song selection). What a special evening! Thank you to MarineSandpiper for being the highlight of a truly memorable party.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on April 12, 2024•From Oceanside, CA
Joel was awesome! I hired him to play at my parent's birthday celebration and it was a surprise for my dad because he loves the bag pipes. He played a traditional Irish song then rocked out with some classical rock oldies, ending with a birthday song for my parents. The guests enjoyed his performance and talent, it was so special and unique. Everyone enjoyed it his performance and singing. I'm very happy I hired Joel. I highly recommend him for your event or party.
Funeral•Reviewed on November 7, 2023•From Whittier, CA
Joel was amazing. From the moment we made contact, he was professional and accommodating. His traditional attire was very impressive and brought such dignity to our memorial service. His bugle rendition of Taps was flawless and just as I hoped it would be. He arrived exactly when he promised and verified the plans for ceremony. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family and friends. Thank you Joel.
Funeral•Reviewed on June 9, 2023•From Riverside, CA
Joel was incredibly kind, detailed in his services, prompt, and a pleasure to work with. He made sure that my family and I had the best and most honorable services for my dad's military ceremony. He's a joy!
Funeral•Reviewed on May 22, 2023•From Escondido, CA
Joel was amazing, from the planning to our request. He was there early and made sure everything was perfect. He listened to us and played an amazing set. Loved the Rock and Roll !
I would tell anyone looking for a bagpiper he is your guy. Thank you for making this so special.
Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on May 14, 2023•From San Diego, CA
I highly recommend booking MarineSandPiper for your Celtic Event! We asked Joel to pipe while the sun was setting over the golf course for our daughter’s wedding, then pipe guests into the reception. Everyone was thrilled! Joel is very talented and was so professional and impressive in his Marine jacket and kilt. My 93 year old father was brought to tears remembering his childhood. We were all so impressed, and Joel far exceeded our expectations!
Funeral•Reviewed on September 6, 2022•From Riverside, CA
MarineSandpiper was exceedingly helpful because he explained the process and the details that no one else knew-he piped for my father's military funeral. I've attended military funerals in the past but was never responsible for any planning. Riverside National Cemetery is extremely busy so getting information can be difficult. Since I was transporting the cremains from out of state, we did not have a local funeral home to walk us through the process. Joel's help was invaluable. His "Parting Glass" was fabulous.
Celebration•Reviewed on November 11, 2020•From San Juan Capistrano, CA
Joel was outstanding. He was booked on short notice for a Marine Corps Birthday celebration. Since he is a retired Marine and a former Marine Corps Band member it made the booking a no brainer. He had to drive a long way, yet he arrived plenty early. He was willing to help us out in any way he could to make the ceremony as memorable as possible. He was very personable and also very professional. He played a major part in making it a great event. I highly recommend his services!
Funeral•Reviewed on August 7, 2020•From Escondido, CA
Beautiful! On behalf of my Mother and I, please accept our gratitude for the special way you honored my Father with your beautiful performance at my Father’s Miramar Cemetery Full Honors Interment. The selections you chose were perfect for the occasion. Thank you for sharing your craft and this moment with all of us!
Bag Piper: Joel Daniel GySgt, USMC (ret.) MarineSandpiper Blessings! Semper Fi! Kind Regards, Levenson Family
Funeral•Reviewed on July 23, 2020•From Westminster, CA
If there was 10 stars Joel would receive them!!! He piped for my Mom's Funeral-Irish Eyes R Smiling, In the Garden & Amazing Grace. Durning our talk together he look up the song In the Garden-to see if it could be adapted & retain Its melody. Yes- he could. The day of the service His piping was so beautiful, his adaption of In the Garden was perfection. A true Artist!!! Upon meeting, I found him to be like his piping-A beautiful soul, kind, respectful and loving. 1st Rate & High Class guy!!! He honer & gave her a beautiful day. Joel, Thank You so much for everything, esp. the hugs. I needed them so. With love and great respect to you. Val. 4perfection Hire him!!!!