Premier Bagpiper for Hire Bagpiper and Traditional Musician available

Based in Ireland

Westport, Mayo County, Connaught, Ireland
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LOCATION
Westport, Mayo County, Connaught, Ireland

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

PRICE
from €175 (EUR)

RATED
10 / 10 from 11 reviews

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Price Guide

Description Price
Solo Piper For 2 hours€250 (EUR)
2x piece Folk, Trad piece for 2 hours€250 (EUR)
Solo Piper for 3 hours€300 (EUR)
Prices would not include travel fees. For the traditional acts sound equipment may be needed and this is included in the price

About / Biography

Bagpiper(s) and Traditional musician (s) available for all types of events. I have performed all across Europe and the USA. 20 years experience performing on TV, Weddings, Funerals etc. I have competed in Pipebands for many years and worked my way through the grades.

Traditional Music Duo,

Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Accordion, Flute, Whistles, Bodhran, Border Pipes.

Please feel free to make contact if you have any queres.

Thanks

Reviews (11)

There are currently 11 user ratings for Premier Bagpiper for Hire

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Ireland

Westport, Mayo County, Connaught, Ireland
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)

Anything Irish or Scottish can be learned, Either on pipes or traditional Irish instruments

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

NA


What information do you require about a venue?

Post Code needed.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

No sound equipment needed for the bagpipes. We have our own sound equipment for the traditional ensemble.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes as we have the sound equipment already set up

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

TF Castlebar playing Bagpipes with The HIghKings


What's your favourite type of event?

I love all types of events. It really doesn't matter. I always trying and bring something special to all events


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Started playing music at a young age in school and just progressed on. Met loads of new musicians and friends along the way.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Gordon Duncan, He composed some amazing tunes on the bagpipes. Also love the Chieftains for Irish music

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Bagpiper
3-5min sets of tunes, Marches, airs, Jigs, reels etc


Are you happy to perform outside?

Bagpipes are ideally better outside as they are quite loud


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Clients can recommend any pieces they would wish to hear. If they can be played on the bagpipes then i will learn them


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

They love the sound of the bagpipes, Whether its a sad or happy event i always try and bring something positive to the event


List some of your performance achievements to date

Performance experience:
 August 2003- won the All Ireland Fleadh Ceoil with Tir na n’Óg Pipe Band
 May 2006- Performed on stage with The Chieftains (bagpipes) in TF Royal Castlebar
 July 2007-Travelled to Cleveland, Ohio, at invitation of Dookinella Pipe Band to perform at
the Irish festival in Berea
 June 2008- Performed with the Dookinella pipe band at the Beauvais festival in France.
 December 2008- Performed with the Saw Doctors (bagpipes) at New Years Eve concert
 July 2010-Performed with Anach on Féilte, TG4
 November 2011-Performed with Anach by invitation to the famous William Kennedy Piping
Festival, Armagh
 December 2011-Performed by invitation on Nollag Linn, TG4
 Apr-Jun 2012 - Performed in venues in Washington DC and Cleveland, Ohio
 July 2013- Performed with Paddy Maloney on RTE documentary with Carlos Nunez &
Kathryn Tickell.
 November 2017- Performed by invitation to the famous William Kennedy Piping Festival,
Armagh
 April/May 2018- Travelled across USA

Recent Clients

Premier Bagpiper for Hire has performed for these clients:

The Chieftains,

The High Kings

Shannon Town Wings Festival, Ireland

Tullamore Trad Festival, Ireland

Venues

Premier Bagpiper for Hire has performed at these venues:

Irish Cultural Centre Cleveland, Ohio

Samoens Celtic Festival, France,

Beauvais Jazz Festival, France

OKellys Irish Bar, Frieburg, Germany,

Matt Molloys Irish Bar, Ireland

Markree Castle, Sligo, Ireland

Ashford Castle, Mayo, Ireland

Glenloo Abbey, Galway, Ireland

Ballintubber Abbey, Mayo, Ireland

Castlecourt Hotel, Ireland

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