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MarineSandpiper Reviews

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  • Avg 5.0 | 114 Reviews
  • Bagpiper from Palm Springs, CA
  • 189 Verified Bookings
  • Starting at $275 per event

114 Reviews for MarineSandpiper

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Review by Marilyn W.

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.

Review by Katherine A.

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!

Review by Robin A.

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.

Review by Elizabeth S.

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!

Review by Lea G.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on March 17, 2023•From Palm Desert, CA

He was wonderful-great communication and performance.

Review by Marianne M.

Funeral•Reviewed on January 19, 2023•From Murrieta, CA

We hired Joel for my mom's funeral mass, and he was amazing. He played before mass and afterward. We will hire him again when we inter her ashes in the cemetery. Thank you!

Review by Tylor R.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on January 13, 2023•From Ontario, CA

Perfect as always! Each time we’ve used Joel, he’s been flawless. Arrived early and performed perfectly. Cannot rate him high enough!

Review by Elisabeth F.

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.

Review by Mary C.

Memorial Service•Reviewed on April 25, 2022•From Seal Beach, CA

Review by Jacey H.

Funeral•Reviewed on January 24, 2022•From Calimesa, CA

So wonderful. Joel performed at my Dads funeral. Never planned a funeral before and Joel was so great with helping to make it as simple as possible. He gave good suggestions and came early to coordinate with the Honor Guard. Actual performance was beautiful. Highly recommend!

Review by Lorelle F.

Funeral•Reviewed on December 11, 2021•From Colton, CA

What a wonderful tribute and honor to have Joel play for my stepdads memorial service and burial. I would recommend him to anyone that wants to hear a talented and professional musician play the bagpipes. Thank you Joel for everything and God bless you!

Review by gary G.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on October 10, 2021•From Palm Springs, CA

Review by James B.

Funeral•Reviewed on May 4, 2021•From San Diego, CA

Prompt, professional & personable. Greatly enjoyed working with him ??

Review by Greg B.

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!

Review by Carmen L.

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

Review by Valorie W.

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!!!!

Review by Mike M.

Funeral•Reviewed on June 20, 2020•From Riverside, CA

Marine Sandpiper was very professional, highly recommended

Review by Neal A.

Saint Patrick's Day Party•Reviewed on March 16, 2020•From San Diego, CA

Best thing ever. Joel was on time

Review by Melissa R.

Funeral•Reviewed on February 9, 2020•From Newport Beach, CA

Joel is amazing!!! Yes to contact and communicate with. Very friendly and warm to people (we used him for a memorial and his personality suited the event well). Beautiful playing especially when he played amazing grace our requested song

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Thank you for your kind words, Melissa! It was truly my honor to be there for the family! Kinda tricky playing while the ship's deck was rocking in the swells, but it made for a wonderful ceremony. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family for the day! Semper Fi

Review by Don N.

Church Service•Reviewed on February 1, 2020•From Riverside, CA

Very Professional quality of the music was excellent I would highly recommend that gentleman

Review by Kristina H.

Community Event•Reviewed on September 12, 2019•From Menifee, CA

Awesome performance and left our audience stunned! Many compliments, will be using him again in the future! :)

Review by Cathy E.

Memorial Service•Reviewed on June 30, 2019•From Palm Springs, CA

He was very good!

Review by Jose R.

Funeral•Reviewed on June 29, 2019•From Oceanside, CA

Joel was very professional and went along with my families sense of humor at a time of grief , thanks for that Joel, and thanks for expressing my feeling toward my departed uncle through the sounds of you bagpipes . With all of our Aloha!

Review by Charlotte L.

Funeral•Reviewed on June 26, 2019•From Solana Beach, CA

Review by jack k.

Memorial Service•Reviewed on June 4, 2019•From Palm Desert, CA

very professional; good speaker; THANK YOU