Bluegrass and Country band at Harvest Festival-Celebrity Gems arranged a bluegrass band in Union City

Traditional Bluegrass and Country mus

Brightly colored carnival booths

There was an old-fashioned harvest festival with carnival games, a popcorn and cotton candy booth, and a bouncy house at the annual Harvest Festival at a Union City retirement home. A Bluegrass and Country and Western band added that perfect music for a country hoedown. Celebrity Gems arranges Bluegrass and Country and Western music in Union City, San Francisco, and San Ramon.

They were the Oldies and they were the Goodies-Celebrity Gems arranged a Rock and Roll band in Daly City

Who Wrote the Book of Love? 

They sang these songs on the street corners of Philly, on American Bandstand, and at Alan Freed's 50's Roll and Roll Show at the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn.  A 50's and 60's Rock and Roll Band played oldies but goodies for a VIP party at a San Francisco Shopping Center. Yes, the band included the do-wop song made famous by "Little Caesar and the Romans." Those oldies "Brought back songs from the past and memories of you." According to the event planner, "The 50's Band was awesome. We received a lot of compliments." Celebrity Gems arranges Rock and Roll and Do- Wop music in Daly City, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Danville, and San Francisco.

Upscale Fremont Model Home Opening-Celebrity Gems arranged a Piano and Flute duo

For an upscale model home grand opening in Fremont, CA, a pianist who played on a baby grand piano and a flutist added that classy ambiance. In addition to classical and Latin jazz, the model home was staged with high-tech amenities and modern art-work. Celebrity Gems arranges pianists, Jazz Duos and Jazz Trios in Fremont,  San Jose, and San Francisco.

Ambient background music for a model home opening

No Grapevines at the Persimmon Place Shopping Center, Celebrity Gems arranged a Motown Band

Two hours of solid gold Motown

Reach Out, I'll be There

Fans of 60's and 70's Motown did not need to go to their favorite Livermore winery and hear rumors as they strolled through the grapevines. "I Heard it through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye was one of the hit songs featured by Top Shelf's Tribute to Motown at the Persimmon Place Shopping Center in Dublin, CA. 

Celebrity Gems arranges motown and rock and roll bands in Dublin, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Palo Alto, and San Francisco #persimmon place shopping center Dublin."

We Got You Babe, Celebrity Gems arranged Sonny and Cher

Sonny and Cher encouraged bidders to loosen  their wallets

Two icons from the heady Rock and Roll decades of the 60's and 70's were hospitality greeters at the silent auction hosted by Help is on the Way XX1V.  Sonny and Cher strolled the auction floor encouraging bidders to select their favorite items while posing for pictures. "The Beat Went On" since these two "Hollywood Walk of Fame" stars added levity and raised increased funds for several non-profit agencies. Celebrity Gems arranges Sonny and Cher Impersonators in San Francisco, San Jose, Walnut Creek, Hillsborough, and Oakland. #helpisontheway

Latin music enlivens shoppers

Shoppers at a Palo Alto shopping center paused, listened, and clapped their hands to the Latin and Rock music of "Ramon G Live." As a very versatile musician and vocalist, Ramon Garcia played the Conga and the Flute.  Celebrity Gems arranges Latin and Rock and Roll music in Palo Alto, San Jose, Oakland, and San Francisco. #townandcountryvillage.

Latin and Classic Rock and Roll 

Mickey Mouse Magician-Celebrity Gems arranges magicians in San Francisco Bay Area

A Magician changes three sponge balls into a Mickey Mouse head

His chosen card re-appears

There was sponge ball magic when a Magician asked a child to close his hand around three sponge balls. Presto! Chango! the child opened his hand and a Mickey Mouse sponge head appeared. There was also a top hat and red suspenders balloon artist making bow and arrow balloons at a Bay Area Disney promotion. Celebrity Gems arranges balloon artists and magicians in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, San Jose, and Fremont.

Gumbo and Hush Puppies in Dublin

New Orleans and Zydeco was the theme for the first Wednesday concert at the Persimmon Place Shopping Center in Dublin, CA. There were no Beignets and Po'Boys served on the Whole Foods Patio. There was the San Francisco Bay Area favorite Cajun band, Zydeco Flames belting out New Orleans blues and classic rock. How authentic? Lloyd Meadows played the Washboard and was the lead singer. #persimmonplace

"Hello Josephine, how do you do?"

Colorful balloon decorations on the Whole Foods patio

Modern Day Marimba, Celebrity Gems arranged Marimba duo in Palo Alto

Classical music and Latin Jazz on the Marimba

The Marimba originated in Africa and was one of the earliest man-made instruments. "The Charlie Barreda Marimba duo" featured classical music, Caribbean, and Latin jazz at a Palo Alto shopping center. Celebrity Gems arranges the Marimba duo and Latin Jazz in Palo Alto, San Francisco, and San Jose. #tandcvillage

Kool Jazz at Kara's Cupcakes

A Jazz Duo was the icing on the cake on the patio of Kara's Cupcakes, Palo Alto. Celebrity Gems arranges jazz duos in Palo Alto, San Jose, Walnut Creek, and San Francisco. #tandcvillage

No Red Nor Blue but Purple all Over-Celebrity Gems arranged Prince in San Francisco

Purple Prince with Neon Glow Girls

Prince with Kiss

Wearing his purple frilly coat, purple foam shoes, purple glasses, and playing his purple guitar,  Prince was the glamorous celebrity impersonator at an international event company's San Francisco trade show. Celebrity Gems arranges a Prince impersonator, a Michael Jackson impersonator, and a Bruno Mars impersonator in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Walnut Creek.

Margaritas but no beach in Margaritaville-Celebrity Gems arranged Hawaiian music in Pleasanton

Hawaiian duo plays Jimmy Buffet's greatest hits

A Hawaiian duo performed at a corporate event in the Tri-Valley of California.  There was Hawaiian food, mai tais, and margaritas.  The blue ocean and the white sandy beach was not included. Celebrity Gems arranges Hawaiian music in Dublin, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, and San Mateo.

Don't Get Stoned on Sunday Morning

For Johnny Cash's hit song Sunday Morning Coming Down  he guzzled one beer and his second beer was his dessert.  He could have gone to Peet's Coffee in Palo Alto and ordered a Grande Coffee and sat at the Peet's patio and enjoyed the world music of French guitarist Didier Bouvert.
Celebrity Gems arranges guitarists and jaza trios in Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland. #tandcvillage

Guitarist Didier and his world music

For Sinatra fans, their town was Palo Alto-Celebrity Gems arranges Sinatra and Rat Pack in San Francisco Bay Area

What a fabulous day to enjoy coffee and cold drinks at Peet's Coffee in Palo Alto. There were blue skies and a cloudless sunny day with a jazz duo performing Sinatra's greatest hits including "My Town Chicago is." For this afternoon at Peet's, their town was Palo Alto.
The event planner was pleased, "This duo is outstanding." Celebrity Gems arranges Jazz and Pop duos in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek and Oakland

Enjoy Sinatra with freshly brewed coffee and a muffin

The Candy Man made the World look Good

The Candy Man made the World look good, especially for the residents and families at the Masonic Home in Union City. Who could pass up a chocolate kiss, especially when an adorable marionette with mini-tray circled the Masonic Home to Sammy Davis Jr's iconic hit "The Candy Man."
Celebrity Gems arranges puppet and marionette shows in Union City, Hayward, and Walnut Creek.
                              

A chocolate kiss for you from the Candy Man

Could I take more than one?

Dog Day Afternoon at Danville shopping center

The dogs had their day in the sun at a Danville shopping center. To gain admission to what was billed as "Yappy Hour," dog lovers brought their cherished pet(s) for doggie games on an astroturf lawn and doggie bowls filled with dog biscuits. A DJ played "You Ain't Nothing but a Hound Dog" and a caricaturist drew the lovely pet(s) with their proud dog owners. Celebrity Gems arranges caricaturists in Danville, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, and San Mateo.

Lines formed with the pet dogs and their owners

Doggie biscuits for doggie treats

Rock and Roll Thursday at middle school-Celebrity Gems arranged Rock and Roll band in Castro Valley

Students at a Castro Valley Middle School had their own End of the Year Celebration after an academic year of grammar rules, math equations, and science labs. What a wonderful way for them to be energized for their summer of relaxation and fun with a nine piece rock and roll band with dancers. Students rushed to the dance floor and grooved to the electric slide, hip hop, and uptown funk.

Students followed the singer and dancer

Uptown Funk and Bruno Mars

Guitarist adds Ambience at Model Home opening

A guitarist added that classy touch at a San Ramon, CA,  model home grand opening. Arranging music, in addition to staging homes, is a proven method to showcase an open house. Other musical ideas include Caribbean music with steel pans; Jazz trios, and Latin trios.
We welcome feedback. According to the event planner, "Thank you, Stan, Dix was great."

Music showcases model home openings

Latin Duo for Community BBQ

Community-wide event for local police and firefighter

The Masonic Home organized a "Thank You" for the local Union City Police and the Union City Fire Department at their Chili Cookoff. A Latin Duo with Guitar and Conga provided soothing background music during their dedication to those "who serve." Celebrity Gems arranges Latin and music from Brazil in Union City, Fremont, Neward, and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Cole on Cole

George Cole's homage to Nate King Cole

There was a shout-out and a salute to the great Nat King Cole at the Castro Valley Library. Jazz guitarists and vocalist George Cole performed his "Salute to Nat King Cole" by singing Nat King Cole's classic hits backed by his pianist and by his upright bass player. George Cole with his  "Cole on Cole" has his goal to perform this show at performing arts centers nationwide. Celebrity Gems arranges the Cole Trio and Jazz and Pop trios in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. #castrovalleylibrary

There was a Carnival at a College

Hey college students, join the circus

Three club juggling by carnival booth

It was down the midway with carnival games for "Back to School" at De Anza College (Cupertino).  

Sponsored by Student Activities, students signed up for their favorite hobbies and interests adding a balance to college academics. A juggler on a unicycle with a bright yellow parasol attracted the students to different booths. Students made their own carnival attractions-knock down the milk bottle and balloon toss. Celebrity Gems arranges jugglers and magicians in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Beat Goes On

Return to the 60's with Sonny and Cher

There was romance in the air when a Morgan Hill lady planned her husband's 74th birthday. Sonny and Cher were the surprise guests, and; they wowed their audience with "inside information" about the birthday boy. Their finale, for the two lovebirds, was their number one hit "I Got you Babe." 

His wife was aesthatic, "Sonny and Cher were fantastic. Camille is amazing and the Sonny was great. They had the whole crowd going, everyone truly enjoyed them." 

Celebrity Gems arranges Sonny and Cher impersonators in San Francisco and San Jose.

Bunny hops into Bon Air

Colorful keepsake with Easter Bunny

Easter shoppers at a Marin shopping center bunny hopped into the Bunny Hut where they were met by a huge bright eyed pink nosed Easter Bunny. Children posed for pictures by the colorful Bunny on Easter weekend, with their photos placed in photo jackets by our digital photographer.

The Marketing Manager was pleased, " The Easter Team was fabulous. Thank you for arrnaging them."

Celebrity Gems arranges costumed Easter Bunnies in San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland. #bonaircenter

No Ice at Disney Store

There was no Disney on Ice with 70 degree weather at the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore, CA. There was the launch of the new Disney Store and a Disney Photo Booth that attracted a huge crowd of Saturday shoppers. A Stilt Walker twirled a black and white parasol and wore black and white stripped pants and a balloon artist attracted shoppers to the Disney Store.
Celebrity Gems arranges Stilt Walkers and Balloon Artists in Livermore, Dublin, and Walnut Creek,

Parasol twirls in the air

Kids get their balloon while watching the Stilt Walker

Disney ears at the Disney Photo Booth

Michael Jackson impersonator for 70's and 80's themes

Stan with Michael Jackson at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Michael Jackson headlines at Hayward Zucchini Festival

Las Vegas Showgirl with Michael Jackson

The King of Pop was one of the iconic wax figures at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in San Francisco. Here's Stan, the Founder of Celebrity Gems, with the Michael Jackson life-like wax figure. While we can't bring his wax figure to your 70's party, we arrange a Michael Jackson impersonator who sings and dances to his solid gold hits. For Casino Themes, arrange Las Vegas Showgirls with Michael Jackson. Celebrity Gems arranges a Michael Jackson impersonator and Las Vegas Showgirls in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Walnut Creek. #madametussauds San Francisco.

Rapunzel and the Prince at children's party

The brothers Grimm fairy tale Rapunzel was the surprise for a family event at Blackhawk Grille, Danville. The 1812 story about the most beautiful child under the sun, Rapunzel, being trapped in a castle and later rescued by a Prince enchanted four young children. Rapunzel told her story, made balloons, and ended her one hour performance with face painting.
The grandfather was thrilled,

"Stan, Rapunzel was an excellent choice. She showed up on time, was warm yet professional. The Grandchildren loved her and that night, Brian refused to take take the serpent off his face. Face painting and balloons went very well.  I would totally recommend her for children ages 2 to 8."

Thank you" 

Lovely Rapunzel with her fairytale and face painting

When Irish Eyes are Smiling

Irish melodies and singalong, from Diana on Celtic Harp

Long Live Ireland

Shamrocks, an Irish Leprechaun, and Irish beer with vanilla ice cream was the theme for St. Patrick's Day at the Masonic Home, Union City. Diana sang Irish ballads and performed on her Celtic Harp. The Masonic Home residents and staff sangalong with Diana, with song sheets provided by her. Erin Go Bragh, Long Live Ireland and Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone.  Celebrity Gems arranges Celtic Harpists and Opera Harpists in Union City, Dublin, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Oakland, and San Jose. 

Crazy 8's at Retirement Home

Ice Sculpture celebrating 8 year anniversy

Art Work adorns the lobby

There was the number 8 throughout the dining room at the Acacia Creek Retirement Home in Union City, CA.  Why was 8 such a popular number? Residents and staff celebrated the Eighth Annivesary of this senior living complex nestled in the majestic hills of Union City.  A four piece band played hit songs from the Rock and Roll era and danceable songs from Bobby Darin, Sinatra, and Tony Bennett. Celebrity Gems arranges rock and roll and top 40 bands in Union City, Walnut Creek, San Jose, and San Francisco.

"Shake, Rattle, and Roll" from the 60's

Jazz and Top 40 trio in Napa

Top 40 and Jazz Trio adds ambience

A Jazz and Pop trio added that perfect ambience at a corporate event in the beautiful and scenic wine country in Napa, Ca. According to the event planner, "This trio was the perfect compliment to our wine tasting and passed hors d'oeuvres prior to our dinner. Our group even sang along when they played popular songs."  Celebrity Gems arranges Jazz and Pop music in Napa, San Francisco, San Jose, and Walnut Creek.

Chinese New Year at San Francisco Premium Outlets-Celebrity Gems arranges Lion Dancers in San Francisco

It would have been easier to find parking on 42nd Street and Broadway, midtown Manhattan, than at the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore.  For thousands of shoppers celebrating Chinese New Year and Presidents Weekend, valet parking was the only parking available. Chinese Lion Dancing and fan dancing provided a colorful diversion for weary bargain shoppers. Celebrity Gems arranges Chinese Lion Dancing in Livermore, Dublin, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, and Oakland.

Colorful Chinese Lions for The Year of the Dog

Authentic Chinese music for the Year of the Dog

Guzheng Trio and authentic Chinese musi

The Chinese Zither

A Chinese Trio played music on the Guzheng, a stringed instrument with a 2500 year history in honor of Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dog. The lead musician explained the significance of the music to include fishermen and tornedoes with huge waves, a love song, and enchantment and surenity. For many shoppers at the San Francisco Premium Outlets, it was the first time that they were introduced to the Chinese Zither. Celebrity Gems arranges Chinese music and Guzheng in Livermore, San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.

Names drawn on Silk Fans

A Calligrapher drew names in Chinese letters on Silk Fans for Chinese New Year and "The Year of the Dog" at a San Mateo shopping center. The festivities also included Lion Dancing. According to the Event  Planner, "She was great and accommodated everyone's special request."

Names in Chinese letters on Silk Fans

Silk Fans provided a decorative keepsake

Celebrity Gems arranges Chinese calligraphers, Chinese Lion Dancing, and the Panda in San Mateo, San Jose,  Walnut Creek, Dublin, and Pleasanton.

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