Grand Isle Fire Brigade German Band from Sacramento, CA

GRAND ISLE FIRE BRIGADE WISHES YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS! In red vests and Santa hats, GIFB celebrates the holiday season with Christmas Carols and Holiday Favorites! Being a small group, and requiring no amplification, GIFB can wander in a big venue from one room to another and work close in with your audience. We are small enough to fit in most large homes. We will warm your guests with tunes such as "Hark the Herald, Oh Christmas Tree, Up on the Housetop and more and more! Grand Isle Fire Brigade (GIFB) is a 5 piece band modeled after "The Hungry Five" a group that was directed by famous arranger Harry Alford, in the 1930s. The Hungry Five was unusual instrumentation in having 2 clarinets, trumpet, trombone and tuba. The music enjoys the rich depth of a brass quintet, with the additional variety and blend of clarinets. The band is quite versatile including tunes from Ireland, Spain, Italy, India (!), ragtime, Broadway, and even some oompah rock. GIFB started in 2010 and have since played for Christmas Fairs, Oktoberfests, Weddings, and St. Patricks Events from Redding to Merced, from Grass Valley to Morgan Hill. We have worked for private parties, backyards, River Cats Stadium (through their PA), and lakeside picnics. We were featured in a historic fire truck for a Christmas Parade and can even fit on a boat. We’re waiting to get hired for a ski festival. Have you thought of sending a Christmas Carol band to 5 of your favorite customers? How about a band to brighten those Christmas lights, or entertain those special Christmas guests? We’re ready to hear what you need. P.S.- New for 2024- For smaller budgets and virtual events. We present contemporary Christmas Carols sung by a top notch vocalist, accompanied by jazz sax and recorded backing tracks. We're working on promo video and audio samples now. Let me know if this is of interest to you.

• Ein Prosit! | German
• St. Paul Waltz | German
• Beer Barrel Polka
• Aunt Ella's Polka
• Auf Wiedersehen Schottische | German
• California Polka
• Forsaken Love Waltz | German
• Snow Flower Polka | German
• The Chicken Dance | German
• Die Lorelie | German
• Lustig und zufrieden | German
• Ein Prosit Gemutlichkeit | German
• Old Erins Shore | Irish
• The Great Race March | Mancini
• March of the Cue Balls | Mancini
• Killarney | Irish
• Mrs Murphys Chowder
• Three Little Irish Maids | Irish
• They're Off! | Mancini
• Hey Baby | Summer
• In Heavan there is no Beer | Novelty
• America The Beautiful | Patriotic
• Star Spangled Banner | Patriotic
• Bell Carol | Christmas
• Jolly Old Saint Nicolaus | Christmas