Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Buddy Holly honored at Hollywood Walk of Fame



The late Buddy Holly was given his recognition on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. This sidewalk, a tourist favorite, is considered the world's most famous walkway with over 2400 stars.

Maria Helena Holly and Phil Everly, from The Everly Brothers fame, gave praise and recognition to this renowned 50's Legend.

Relive the 50's and 60's with our Buddy Holly impersonator in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Fremont, Palo Alto, Dublin, Danville, Sacramento, and San Mateo.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Barbary Coast band and Pirate Balloonist for Union City event



Yo Ho Ho. Our Barbary Coast band and our Pirate Balloon Artist, were big hits for a Pirate theme at a Union City retirement home.

Here's the feedback from the Event Planner:

The Barbary Coast Band & the Pirate Balloonist were a hit at our picnic and were on campus by 11 a.m. to set up. The musicians willingly made the necessary adjustments as to areas to play when we encountered a sound problem; and they played in the auditorium and outdoors. They were very kind and entertaining. The audience was clapping and singing with them too.

The balloonist engaged well with the audience and children. They were very impressed by her.


Thank you, Stan, for your assistance with getting the entertainment. I received all positive comments about it and our BBQ too. All went very well and it was very successful.


Celebrity Gems arranges balloon artists, Barbary Coast and ethnic music for events in San Francisco, America's Cup, San Francisco, Union City, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Fremont, and San Jose.

Michael Jackson impersonator for events in San Francisco, San Mateo, San Jose, and Walnut Creek



August is Michael Jackson's birthday month. Relive Michael Jackson's legacy by booking him for birthdays or corporate events. Celebrity Gems has arranged Michael Jackson, AKA Gerald, to raves for events in San Francisco, San Jose, Pleasanton, Pleasant Hill, Fremont, Morgan Hill, Oakland, Sacramento, and Walnut Creek.

Here's Michael with his band for the 30th Anniversary of the
Stoneridge Shopping Center, Pleasanton, and for a corporate event in Pleasant Hill.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Stilt Walker welcomes Freshmen at San Francisco college


Our Stilt Walker was a meet and greet for over 300 students at "Freshmen Orientation" St. Mary's College, Moraga.

A pirate balloon artist and a magician joined Ben, as the welcoming team. Here is the testimonial from the Event Planner, St. Mary's College.

Thanks for all your help with the Week of Welcome UNDER THE STARS EVENT.
We have received rave reviews from all of our students about the talent your provided.
I was extremely impressed by the Balloon Artist, Magician and Juggler/Stilt Walker.
The students loved taking photos and interacting with the Stilt Walker. Your magician provided illusions which blew my mind.... she made a pair of glasses levitate off the ground!
Your Captain Jack Sparrow was in character the whole time and kept the students throughly entertained.
We can't wait to work together again soon! Cheers

Celebrity Gems arranges stilt walkers, magicians, and jugglers for events in San Francisco, San Ramon, Castro Valley, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, and Palo Alto.

Magician levitates Eye Glasses at San Francisco college





Our magician wowed the crowd by levitating eye glasses and a cloth puppet, at St. Mary's College, Moraga. She also changed the face value of a one dollar bill, and then restored it.

Celebrity Gems arranges magicians for events in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, America's Cup, San Francisco, and Fremont.

Pirate Balloon Artist captures crowd at San Francisco college




Balloon artist Captain Jack Sparrow captures crowd at St. Mary's College, Moraga. College students gathered around for his parrot, sword, and monkey balloons. Did I mention that Darryl has a wicked sense of humor?

Celebrity Gems arranges balloon artists and celebrity lookalikes for events in San Francisco, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, America's Cup, San Francisco, Burlingame, and San Ramon.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Marilyn Monroe impersonator wows crowd at San Francisco Engagement Party



Our Marilyn Monroe impersonator "wows the crowd" at a San Francisco engagement party. Their event planner themed the party "Hollywood," with the red carpet, life size Marilyn displays, kleig lights, and a huge clapboard.

Marilyn charmed the crowd with her hit song "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend."

Celebrity Gems arranges our Marilyn Monroe impersonator for events in San Francisco, San Francisco's America's Cup, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Concord, Oakland, and Fremont.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Austin Powers sighting in San Francisco





Austin Powers goofed with the crowd at San Francisco fundraiser.

Here's the good news-Michael Myers, as the real Austin, will be making his fourth Austin Powers movie. Groovy, baby.

Celebrity Gems arranges celebrity impersonators for events in Sacramento, San Francisco, America's Cup, San Francisco, and Oakland.

Marilyn Monroe in Seven Year itch in San Francisco

Marilyn Monroe wore that famous dress at a huge San Francisco fundraiser.

Celebrity Gems arranges Hollywood lookalikes and celebrity impersonators, including Marilyn, Austin Powers, Elvis, Michael Jackson, Indiana Jones- for events in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Sacramento, San Ramon.

Glamorous Las Vegas Showgirls at San Francisco Fundraiser




Glamorous Las Vegas showgirls were meet and greet and posed for pictures at San Francisco fundraiser.

Celebrity Gems arranges Las Vegas showgirls and Las Vegas acts in San Francisco, America's Cup, San Francisco, Marin, San Jose, Fremont, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, and Sacramento.

Celebrity Impersonators at San Francisco fundraiser



Celebrity lookalikes mingled with the crowd at a San Francisco fundraiser. Paparazzi, armed with autograph books and cameras recognized Austin Powers with his Fembots, Marilyn Monroe, and Clint Eastwood, at the Herbst Theater, San Francisco.

Celebrity Gems arranges celebrity lookalikes for events in San Francisco, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Fremont and San Jose.

Clint Eastwood Shoots em up at San Francisco Fundraiser



Our Clint Eastwood impersonator raised more than "A Fist Full of Dollars" at San Francisco Fundraiser. Celebrity Gems arranges Hollywood lookalikes for events in San Francisco, San Jose, Walnut Creek, Fremont, San Ramon, and Oakland.

Albus Dumledore links rings at San Francisco event



Albus Dumledore links rings and charms his audience by quoting from the Harry Potter movies at San Francisco event.

Celebrity Gems arranges actors and costume characters for events in San Francisco, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Fremont, and San Mateo.

Magician and Game Leader for Danville company


When a 150 person company had their picnic at Osage Park, Danville, they needed a relay race game leader. Magician Tim rallied the adults and children by forming teams, explaining the rules for the water balloon toss and other games, and awarding prizes.

Their event planner shared this feedback:

Hello, Stan:

I have no basis for comparison, this was the first time I worked with Tim.

However, it looked like he gave his 100% and more to our event.

He worked little over two hours and was very entertaining to children and adults.

He run most of our games and did a magic show as well.


Celebrity Gems arranges relay race leaders and magicians for events in Danville, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, and San Francisco.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Ships Captain marries couple at San Francisco hotel


You're in the Navy now. A Ship's Captain, impersonated by Alan, married Lynne and Robert at the historic Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco. Why the Ship's Captain? The Argonaut Hotel is themed around historic ships, and is the preferred hotel for The Maritime Museum, San Francisco.

This wedding couple chose Alan as the officiant and the singing Ship's Captain.

Alan is the ideal performer, as a Meet & Greet, for America's Cup, soon to be in San Francisco.

Italian Accordionist plays Strauss waltzes in San Francisco

An Italian accordionist added that romantic and lively flair at a private party in Alamo. Ron played French, Italian, Strauss waltzes, and Popular music from the United States.

He began the evening with music on their baby grand piano, adding value to his three hour evening.

Celebrity Gems arranges accordionists, piano players, keyboard players for events in San Francisco, Alamo, Danville, Burlingame, Walnut Creek, and Oakland.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Magician Levitates Audience at Oakland wedding




Four audience members levitated in the air, one boy had his hand chopped in a guillotine, a $100.00 dollar bill was discovered in a Twinkie, and one audience member was amazed with a mind reading trick. And, as a show stopper, our magician pocketed a watch from an audience member.

Magician Robert held his audience spellbound, at an Oakland wedding at
Scott's Seafood Restaurant Celebrity Gems arranges magicians, comedians, emcees, for events in Oakland, San Francisco, Fremont, Walnut Creek, and San Jose.

Strolling Violins add Ambience at Oakland Wedding



Strolling Violins added a sophisticated touch to a wedding at Scott's Seafood Restaurant, Oakland. The violinists strolled table to table, delighting their audience with music from France, Italy, Popular, and Broadway Show Tunes.

Celebrity Gems arranges violinists, harpists, jazz trios for events in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville, Fremont, Sacramento, and San Jose.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Stilt Walker Towers above Crowd at Carnival in San Francisco



Our Stilt Walker towered above the crowd and later juggled, at a carnival theme in Pleasanton.

Celebrity Gems arranges Jugglers and Stilt Walkers for events in San Francisco, Oakland, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek.

Hula Hooper for Circus Theme in San Francisco




Our Hula Hooper provided that colorful touch at a carnival theme in Pleasanton. Erin also dazzled the crowd with her flag waving and poi balls.

Celebrity Gems arranges hula hoopers and colorful flag wavers for events in San Francisco, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Fremont, and San Jose.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Take Two, Marilyn Monroe, at Walnut Creek Wedding

Our Marilyn Monroe impersonator was the surprise celebrity at a Walnut Creek wedding at Heather Farms. Her rendition of "Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend" was the hit of the evening.

Here is Odile's testimonial:

"Camille was amazing! All the guests thought she was great too and looked liked the real Marilyn Monroe. She performed three songs and took pictures/interacted with the guests. She also danced with a few of the older gentleman and they loved it!"

Our Marilyn Monroe impersonator is popular for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and Oscar Nights, for events in San Francisco, San Jose, Walnut Creek, Fremont, Pleasanton, Oakland.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

President Obama impersonator at San Francisco party



A President Barack Obama impersonator was the surprise guest at a birthday in Walnut Creek. The stage was set when he entered to "Hail to the Chief" surrounded by bodyguards. He then gave a customized speech with comedy describing the accomplishments of the birthday gentleman, and added his own humor about the debt and decline of the dollar.

Here is Maureen's, his daughter's testimonial letter:

The party was great, but the highlight was definitely Michael’s appearance as President Obama. He seemed like he might have been just a little nervous, but hey, it’s not easy for President Obama to walk into a room full of Republicans, right? Will you please pass this email along to him so that he knows how much of a hit he was, how much everyone enjoyed meeting him and his lovely wife, Marion, and how happy I was to have them as our very special guests that evening. People were just beside themselves with him and I think he may have even hooked up with some possible future engagements. Many of them asked me how in the world I found him. Thanks again for everything. He really made the evening a very special one.


Celebrity Gems arranges President Barack Obama impersonators for award ceremonies and parties in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Oakland, San Jose, San Ramon, Danville, and Sacramento.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Elvis Charms the Crowd at San Francisco party


Our DJ performed "double duty" as an Elvis and Buddy Holly impersonator at a 50 person party in Danville.

Sarah arranged a DJ and casino gaming for her Mom's 65th birthday.

Here is Sarah's testimonial: "Hi Stan,

Well, I can't say enough about how much fun we had at our party and it was due, in large part, to Rob being here. everyone commented on how fabulous the music was and that it made everything just that much more fun. While everyone did gamble, the party eventually turned into an impromptu dance party of 50 people in our living room- a wonderful surprise I have to say! My mom turned 65, my stepdad is celebrating his 75th birthday, and most of our guests are similarly aged. To see them dancing so much for hours on end was so wonderful. I had blisters the next day and sore feet...a true testament to the great music and fun we had. Of course, Rob's transformation into Elvis was wonderful and he really got into it all; gyrating, singing, totally personifying The King. Rob was very sweet and professional and I hope you will express our gratitude to him for his being here.

thanks so much,
Sarah

Celebrity Gems arranges Elvis impersonators and DJ's for parties in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Dublin, Fremont, and San Jose