Authentic Scottish Highland bagpipes for ceremonies, parades, weddings, and memorials across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. This solo bagpiper for weddings and memorial services serves a range of private and corporate events.
What's Included
- Solo Highland bagpipe performance for the agreed program length
- Traditional Highland dress or weather-appropriate alternative attire
- Pre-event call to recommend appropriate pieces for the occasion
- Custom song requests welcomed with two weeks notice
- Self-contained acoustic setup with no amplification or power required
Signature Service Options
- Ceremonial short set: single piece for a processional or recessional (15-30 min on site)
- Wedding processional
Authentic Scottish Highland bagpipes for ceremonies, parades, weddings, and memorials across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. This solo bagpiper for weddings and memorial services serves a range of private and corporate events.
What's Included
- Solo Highland bagpipe performance for the agreed program length
- Traditional Highland dress or weather-appropriate alternative attire
- Pre-event call to recommend appropriate pieces for the occasion
- Custom song requests welcomed with two weeks notice
- Self-contained acoustic setup with no amplification or power required
Signature Service Options
- Ceremonial short set: single piece for a processional or recessional (15-30 min on site)
- Wedding processional and recessional package (30-60 min on site)
- Memorial service performance: graveside lament or indoor processional (30-45 min)
- Parade or marching engagement: longer outdoor processional
- Multi-set engagement: ceremony plus cocktail hour or reception
Event Types
Bookings cover Wedding, Memorial Service, Anniversary, Holiday Party, Milestone Celebration and similar private gatherings.
Credentials and Trust
- Competes year-round with California Silicon Valley Pipe Band
- Performs seasonally with Eastern Canada century-old Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band
- Solo concerts at Kincardine harbor historical lighthouse and Silver Mountain Vineyards
- Liability insurance available on request
Performance Specs
- Solo bagpiper (one performer, no band or accompaniment)
- Setup and warm-up time: 15-20 minutes on site
- Teardown: immediate after final piece
- No stage, power, or sound equipment required
- Indoor and outdoor venues both supported with appropriate adjustments
- Acoustic projection carries naturally across large outdoor gatherings
Style and Approach
Competition-grade training informs every booking, from a quiet bedside memorial to a marching parade. Repertoire spans Amazing Grace, Highland Cathedral, Scotland the Brave, Mull of Kintyre, Going Home, and Skye Boat Song, plus traditional Scottish marches, slow airs, jigs, and reels tailored to family heritage or specific cultural traditions.
Travel and Logistics
Travels up to 100 miles from Santa Cruz included; engagements beyond that radius are quoted with a travel surcharge during the pre-event call. Serves the entire San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Bay region, Sacramento Valley, and Napa and Sonoma wine country. Indoor venues, outdoor estates, parks, beaches, vineyards, cemeteries, and military bases have all hosted past performances.
Booking Notes
A short conversation about date, venue, occasion, and any specific piece requests leads to a written confirmation and locked rate. Custom song arrangements require minimum 14 days advance notice for proper rehearsal time. Booking moves quickly through the platform with response time typically within one business day.
Why This Listing
A vetted Highland bagpiper on the Events in Minutes marketplace with verified five-star performance history, transparent pricing, and platform-mediated booking that protects both host and performer through deposit, contract, and confirmation flow.
About this listing
This listing represents one performer-vendor on the Events in Minutes marketplace. Hosts can browse the calendar, send a quick inquiry, and lock in a date through the EIM platform. Every booking includes platform-mediated communication, deposit handling, and a written confirmation of event details.
