The Origins And Evolution Of The Bagpipe
The bagpipe is an instrument steeped in history and cultural significance, known for its unique sound and presence in various...
The Bagpipe at War, (1939-1945) World War ll
Actual photograph taken as Piper Bill Millen leaves landing craft, onto Sword Beach The role of bagpipes on the front...
“Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?”
“Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” was Rod Stewart’s major hit in 1978, everywhere I went I heard the song. I...
Before You Buy a Set of Bagpipes
Reprinted through the courtesy of Dan Sheppard, Pipe Major If by chance you know of someone who loves the bagpipe...
A strange sort of fellow
Long ago I was contacted by a family to play at a graveside service. Information such as time, place, and...
The Poppy Of Remembrance
This war was called “The Great War” and “The War to End all Wars” in retrospect. New technologies delivered death...
Cats Eye Pub, Fells Point Maryland
Cats Eye Pub October 14, 2019 Here is the small part I played in the send-off of a bartender and...
For A Funeral, When Should The Bagpiper Play?
Personally, when it comes to bagpipe music for a funeral, I think the cemetery is the optimum time for the...
JFK And The Bagpipe
It is hard to believe that 56 years ago President Kennedy was enjoying the sound of Scotland’s Black Watch Pipe...
Extreme Cold-1, Bagpiper-0
As a funeral bagpiper, I usually get the question about being cold whilst wearing a kilt. Oddly enough, no I...