Are people born with a great style? Apparently yes! While many of us change our styles and have plenty of “What was I wearing?” moments; 12-year-old Gabriel Angelo (aka ‘The Trumpet Kid’) is not only one of the best dressed guys in SF, he’s also SUPER talented and has some serious ‘swag’.
Gabriel started out as a street performer playing his trumpet and tap dancing earning money for his music education, which is how I saw him playing near Bloomy’s in SF last year. The past few months have been very exciting for Gabriel as he auditioned for America’s Got Talent and was on the Ellen show last month. I had the chance to sit down and meet him this week outside the home of the San Francisco Giant’s, AT&T park. Hence the orange & black details in his outfit…
Special Guest Interview
Gabriel has a very supportive family, and his sister Rebeca is his photographer. She took this shot a couple hours before I met him. See more of Gabriel’s dapper fashion ensembles including elbow patches, oxfords and Brook’s Brothers suits from Black Fleece in SF as featured on 7×7 here
Behind the Scenes
I don’t go anywhere without my trusty FlipCam as I talked with Gabriel outside of AT&T Park
Luckily we chatted after the Giants crowd cleared out for the game, but he still caught everyone’s attention.
Questions for Gabriel~
1. Have you always had style, or does your mom help you pick out your clothes?
G. I’ve always had an eye for detail. When my mom would get me dressed up as a kid for church, we would get home and I wouldn’t want to change. I never wanted to take off my dress clothes. (Brooks Brothers suits are his FAVE and he styles himself)
2. So do you have any upcoming projects you’re working on?
G. I actually just helped a guy with his marriage proposal. He was an Academy of Arts student and I played my trumpet and helped him propose to his girlfriend. Of course she said ‘yes,’ (he added with a sly smile).
3. Wow, so it sounds like you’re getting all kinds of gigs?
G. Well I actually don’t like to call them ‘gigs’. I would call them relationships with people, it’s more long term. I’m not just playing to get paid, and that’s what a ‘gig’ sounds like to me.
4. So do you have any brothers or sisters?
G. Yes, I have two older sisters, who are both musically talented as well playing the cello and piano, he went on. (What a good little brother)
5. Do you know how to play that one song that goes like, ”Just Call Me Maybe.” (I totally blanked on Carly Rae Jepson’s name and wasn’t about to sing it)?
G. Uh, I don’t know it, but I’ll learn it for you. I can play anything.
Details by Gabriel
To see Gabriel discuss America’s Got Talent and do an impromtu performance after charming a couple fans in front of AT&T park, check out the Youtube video of my interview below.
There’s no doubt about his talent, style, professionalism, and Star Search qualities from the moment you see him perform. I see a very bright future for the Gabriel who started playing the trumpet at 6-years-old. How many people can say they started following their dreams at age 6? Not me. 
Check out his Facebook page and follow his journey and see more of his style, plus celebrity encounters.
Have a great weekend,
xoDale
Dang I would like to hang out with him, he seems like one classy little dude….and I’m loving both of ya’lls outfits!
Brooke @ what2wear, Monikabrooke.blogspot.com
Awesome post!
That’s a very well dressed man.
Btw, the video is private.
Thanks for telling me Jay, just fixed it. It’s public now
Thanks for sharing this interview – that kid is one dapper dresser!
He is so cute and lively. He also knows how to work the suit and those oxfords. Love the orange details there. Loved reading the interview
xx
Heel in Mint
He is adorable and love his fashion sence and style! Great post and thank you for sharing
looks like a fun hangout!! that kid got style!
memoriesoftimespast.blogspot.com
What an amazing story! He really is so stylish
http://www.stylingmylife.com
love this post! thanks so much for sharing : )
xo SideSmile,
Ashley
I saw him on Ellen, this kid is so damn stylish!! Such a great story & post!
Sharleena xx
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Thanks Sharleena, that is so cool you’ve seen him before
Love this post and always see him around in the city, especially downtown! Thanks for sharing. P.S.- I’m also hosting a giveaway at the moment and invite you to enter if you’d like
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xo Lindsey
Complacency Kills
oh this is lovely!
Good job, true, true the kid is very stylish!
xoxo Dia!
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congrats on the interview! what a cool kid
http://underthefluorescents.blogspot.com/
What a cute kid! So awesome that he has so much talent and drive!!!! I had never heard of him before now, but I am sure he has a bright future ahead of him!
Awesome post!!! <3
xoxo,
Ashley
http://theleftfeelssoright.blogspot.com
so fun! cool photos!
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Oh my goodness! he is seriously one stylish kid! and such a cutie!
xo
http://daydreamveronica.blogspot.com.au/
Future style-icon and very classy, smart young man!
leslie
Everythig looks awesome here!
What an adorable kid… I remember seeing him on TV!
What a cutie, he has fantastic style! I’m loving your blog girl, I’m your newest follower! I hope you’ll follow me back and we can keep in touch. I love discovering new blogs!
Sarah xoxo
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Wow, such great style!!!
xo,
Angela
headtotoechic.blogspot.com
This is such a cute post, he is adorable. The pic his sister took is amazing! Love your blog, following you!
xo, Megan
indie flower
love your blog! Each post is different and I love your personal style. This little guy is such a Stud! How awesome that you got to meet him. love his suit!
thank you for stopping by my blog
The House of Shoes
How cute!*
He definitely has style!*
xXx
lovely post!
how cayuuute is he?!?! love that he totes embraced his fans and his “you got swag” compliment!! adorbsssss!!!
and it only helps that he is ooberly good on the trumpet and tap dancing his life away! sheesh… my talent does not compare to his at all!!!
love your blog girlie.. we’re both cali goooorls at heart
xo,
Bev
Thanks so much Beverly and I totally agree with ya!