Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass Band is a wedding band based in Crockett, CA, just 35 minutes outside of San Francisco. The group is proud to be an authentic, traditional New Orleans jazz and Mardi Gras marching band west of the Big Easy. Founded in 1990 by Tom Wiggins, bandleader and drummer, the musicians have toured Europe and the United States extensively, headlining shows and festivals. The performers delight in sharing their versatile, top-notch talents with couples to bring the sounds of the South to their special days.
Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass Band has experience performing a wide array of music, including jazz, blues, zydeco, gospel, soul, and more. The group specializes in the acoustic New Orleans brass band genre as it allows them to be entirely mobile. The musicians have shared stages with renowned artists such as Phil Collins, B.B. King, Little Richard, James Brown, Van Morrison, Chaka Kahn, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Taj Mahal, Tower of Power, Tito Puente, Herbie Hancock, and many more. of the greatest Jazz and Blues artist of the world.
To align with your one-of-a-kind wedding vision, Saint Gabriels Celestial Brass Band can incorporate songs close to your heart into their setlist. Whether you’re in need of ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception music, you will find most of it in their eclectic repertoire spanning 120 years of great music. Tom and his group have got you covered. The multi-instrumental band can perform acoustically or include electric keyboards, guitars, and more depending on your preferences. Though based in California, the band is happy to travel to those celebrating within and outside of the country.
