Funeral•Reviewed on February 13, 2017•From Oceanside, CA
Very happy that I decided to go with MarineSandPiper. He is a very talented piper and the epitome of professionalism. He showed up early for the funeral and was very accommodating. He knows the routine from his vast experience and once I explained what I would like, he took it from there. I would highly recommend him and when or if the need arises for a piper again, I will be looking him up. Also, he's just a really nice person.
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Jerry,
Thank you for your kind words and for allowing me the honor of lending the dignity that your service deserved. Semper Fi!
Joel
Review by Joe R.
Club Event•Reviewed on January 9, 2017•From El Centro, CA
Joel is a true professional. He not only did an amazing Job at our dining out but helped to lend his expertise in planning the event and making it a success. I would recommend him to others, and hope to work with him in the future.
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Thank you for your comments, Joe! It is always a pleasure to serve and socialize with active duty military. I certainly hope we can work together again in the near future. Please keep in mind that I have covered official military ceremonies - Change of Command, Retirements, etc.
Thank you again for all of your efforts!
Review by Lisa T.
Funeral•Reviewed on November 14, 2016•From Escondido, CA
Joel was AWESOME!!! I was very impressed. The bagpipes were an excellent addition to my mom's memorial.
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Thank you, Lisa! It was a pleasure to meet you and the other members of your family. I felt as though I got to know your mother quite well from the service you gave her. Thank you for letting me be a part of that.
Review by Lisa S.
Funeral•Reviewed on November 4, 2016•From Cathedral City, CA
Joel is kind, compassionate, professional, and a former Marine. He is an extremely talented bagpiper. He possesses a vast repertoire and can play for any occasion, such as weddings, funerals, and Military functions. I assure you whatever occasion you need him for, he can do it. He has a variety of dress. In his photo, he is wearing his Military dress. He can also wear the traditional Scottish Kilt. He is the model of a squared away Marine. Joel has unbelievable endurance, plays in perfect pitch, and with a passion that even amongst the strongest of Scotsmen, you will not find a dry eye. I highly recommend that you hire him.
Review by Pauline S.
Church Service•Reviewed on October 31, 2016•From Indio, CA
Marine Sandpiper was an excellent musician and very professional at all times. I hope to have him back in the future as our needs require. We were very impressed with him and look forward to more services with him.
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Thank you for the review and kind words, Polly! I too, hope that our paths will cross again - sooner rather than later!
Review by Major Charlie D.
Awards Night Party•Reviewed on October 24, 2016•From Pala, CA
Totally awesome bagpiper. Professional in every way. Extremely talented and very easy to work with. Would not hesitate to use him again if the opportunity permits and would highly recommend Joel for anyone else seeking his skills.
Charlie Dismore
Review by Carey S.
Celebration•Reviewed on October 16, 2016•From Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Couldn't have asked for a better person to attend and play at the Eagle Court of Honor. Joel was so kind, prompt, professional, and wonderfully dressed. Really enjoyed having him play.
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Thank you for your kinds words, Carey! And congratulations on your son's acheivement!
Review by Doug V.
Funeral•Reviewed on September 22, 2016•From Coachella, CA
Hired Joel as a greeter for a burial celebration. Professional and talented. Couldn't have asked for more as it rained like a typical Scottish day. He played unabated and was a hit.
Review by Jefferson M.
Funeral•Reviewed on September 18, 2016•From Westminster, CA
He was great and helped me through the funeral.
Review by Jill T.
Funeral•Reviewed on September 12, 2016•From Coachella, CA
OH MY WORD! What a gem Joel, MarineSandpiper is! In such a difficult time of laying my father in law to rest, Joel was responsive, professional and genuine. He even learned a special song for us with less than a full days notice. By the end of the day, we felt quite connected to him and I got one of the best hugs of the day from him. A God send! Book him, refer him, bless him! Thank you Joel and thank you for your service to our country!
Jill T
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Jill,
Thank you for your kind words. I too felt a connection with you and your family. Thank you for having me lend the dignity and respect your father deserved. Hopefully, our paths wll cross again under happier circumstances.
Joel
Review by Shirley B.
Memorial Service•Reviewed on September 12, 2016•From Bloomington, CA
MarineSandpiper was prompt, courteous, helpful, accommodating and professional in every way. He moved us to the very core of our souls. We were all so impressed with his demeanor throughout the event. He was so deeply appreciated, the participants all wanted to be able to thank him personally. It was a pleasure and an honor to have him be a part of this event. We hope he will return next year for a repeat performance. Thank you, Mr. Daniel, for your moving performance and your fellowship. Blessings of success and goodness to you and your family. You helped to make this an event we will all remember forever.(Shirley Braggs)
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Thank you, Shirley, for those kind words! It was my honor to give the dignity and respect those little ones deserved. Thank you for having me and please let me know when you schedule for next year.
Review by Jeffrey M.
Church Service•Reviewed on August 2, 2016•From San Diego, CA
Joel was truly a joy to work with! His background and training in music was such a plus it made working with him very easy. He had his part memorized and played flawlessly. I cannot recommend him highly enough. In addition to his excellent musicianship, he is a very warm and welcoming person. Everyone in our congregation who spoke with him agreed.
Thank you, Joel! We look forward to having you back soon!
Jeffrey McConnell,
San Carlos United Methodist Church
San Diego, CA
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Jeffrey,
It was an honor to be a part of your services! Thank you so much for the review and the kind words! I look forward to the next time we can work together.
Joel
Review by Susie V.
Funeral•Reviewed on July 16, 2016•From Fullerton, CA
Joel was there early just like he said. He played beautifully and gave my moms funeral a beautiful touch. He was very professional!! Thanks Joel
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Thank you Susie for the rating and review!
It was my honor to give your mother the send off that she deserved. Thank you for entrusting me with that responsibility.
Review by Myrna O.
Retirement Party•Reviewed on July 16, 2016•From Santee, CA
Joel the marinesandpiper played for my husband's firefighter retirement party and he was amazing. He was completely accommodating of all my requests. He was professional and his playing skills were on point. He certainly had our firemen and guests intrigued to the point where we clapped in unison to his music. I highly recommend this bagpiper for your events. You will not be disappointed.
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Myrna,
Thank you for your review and rating! Congratulations, once again on your husband's retirement! As we say in the Corps, "Welcome to the 1st Civ Div"! He's all yours now. Many more wonderful years to you both! Thank you once again for having me at your family's special occasion. Your hospitality was far more than I deserved!
Review by Brian W.
Retirement Party•Reviewed on July 8, 2016•From La Jolla, CA
Joel (MarineSandpiper) was professional, friendly and extremely capable. He arrived to the event early, reviewed the sequence of events and provided suggestions where additional music could be incorporated. His pre-event performance was well received and the closing music was exactly as requested. I would utilize him for future events and strongly recommend him to friends for their events.
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Thank you, Brian for your review and perfect rating! It is my goal to give the utmost in professionalism and proficiency for each event I do. Thank you for confirming that I accomplished that goal!
Congratulations on your retirement and welcome to the 1st Civ Div!
Semper Fidelis!
Review by Dinah V.
Community Event•Reviewed on July 5, 2016•From Escondido, CA
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Thank you, Dinah for rating me at 5 stars!!!
I had a blast at your parade!!! Sorry I couldn't stick around for lunch afterwards, but thank you for the invite.
I thought it was so unbelievably awesome that your little community put together a home-grown parade which featured the neighborhood kids, pets, and even the local High School Marching Band! It was quite magical!
Hopefully the planets will align again next year and I can make a return trip!
Thank you once again for hiring me!
Review by Mike P.
Community Event•Reviewed on July 2, 2016•From La Jolla, CA
Review by Lucas R.
Funeral•Reviewed on June 22, 2016•From Victorville, CA
We booked for our newborn son's funeral. It was 108 F outside and he didn't miss a beat. He showed up an hour early and played beautifully. Amazing Grace brought us all to tears. I would highly recommend booking. Whenever we need bagpipes, we will call him. He is the epitome of professionalism.
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Lucas,
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to submit a review - especially during this difficult time for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joel
