I play several different types of bagpipes, each having their own unique sound. The Great Highland Bagpipe (the 'normal', 'loud' bagpipe) is suitable for creating a Scottish ambience, whether loud and fast dance music or airs and marches for a solemn occasion. The Scottish Small pipe has a much quieter and mellow sound, more suited for indoor performances. These pipes go well with other folk instruments such as fiddle, whistle, accordion, guitar, &c. The Northumbrian Smallpipe has a similar sound to the Scottish Smallpipe, but a little 'sweeter'.
The tunes I play are suitable for each occasion and range from traditional Scottish and Irish to contemporary and non-traditional songs. Tune requests are most welcome, with reasonable advanced notification.
I have been playing and teaching the bagpipes for over 20 years, both in pipe bands, folk bands and solo performances. My performances include:
weddings
folk music festivals
company promotions
private functions
solo and pipe band competitions
My fee varies according to performance time and travel distance. Charity performances are also considered. All performances are in traditional Scottish uniform (ie; kilt, &c.) unless civvies are requested.