- Maricopa, AZ
- Bagpiper
- $225-$275
Katrina Z. said
“We enjoyed this so much. What a great job. ”
Overview
Irish Bagpiper for Border Disputes, Rebellions, Uprisings or any other celebration.
Perhaps some still, starry, desert evening you've heard me piping on the soft, warm night air of the vast desert. As long as the drones and chanter fill your heart with mirth and joy, the ruckus raised will be your own reward! Believe me when I tell you that nothing raises a ruckus like a stand of bagpipes.
As some of you know, I suffered a stroke in 2017 which effectively halted my public piping. I won't belabor you with the challenges the ensuing decade has presented, but I am proud to say I am back! Well, all except for parades and processions! My pipes and I are at your service.
Reviews
23 reviews
Nancy W.
June 28, 2026Fine job!
We enjoyed and appreciated Michael’s performance of “Amazing Grace” as the casket was marched by pallbearers from the limo to the grave site. Very meaningful! Thank you, Michael, for your performance in full uniform in 90° climate.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Michael McGee
Thank you Nancy. In your time of sorrow you are most kind.
Warmest regards,
Michael Neal McGee
Maral M.
May 23, 2026May be time to retire.
I appreciate that Michael made himself available on short notice when others were not available, however it was hard to recognize the songs being played with all the wrong notes. He dressed the part, just didn't play the part.
Hired as: Bagpiper, Funeral Music
Robin B.
May 19, 2017Magical!
Wow! Michael was a favorite at our around the world themed Grand Opening. A true professional all around. Our guest were greeted by his mesmerizing music as they entered our event. He takes you to another time and place. Great communication and easy to work with! Loved the kilt!
Highly recommend!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Michael McGee
Thank you, Robin! You are too kind.
Warmest regards,
Mike
Mary B.
May 8, 2017Michael was a hit!
Michael showed up right on time, ready to play for my Mom's 80th Scottish themed birthday party. The guests didn't know he was coming and they were thrilled. My Mom cried when he played some traditional Scottish tunes. Michael is very kind, friendly, and chatted with the guests for a bit afterwards. What a wonderful day and such a treat for my Mom to hear the bagpipes again!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Michael McGee
Thank you, Mary,
You are too kind!
Warmest regards,
Mike
Tom C.
April 5, 2017Outstanding!
Michael arrived on time, as scheduled and the music was perfect!!
Thank you
Hired as: Bagpiper
Michael McGee
Thank you Mr Cooper,
You are too kind.
Warmest regards,
Mike M
Booking information
Price range: $200 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 60 minutes
What to expect
I will arrive on time, properly attired, and with my Pipes tuned and ready to go.
About
I learned to pipe deep in the ancient forests of the Coastal Redwoods. My tunes echoed through the majestic forests and deep glens, both by Summer moonlight and in Winter's misty shroud, only to be taken in by the ancient trees. It was a place of such beauty that my pipes could not help but absorb the magic. And now you know an even greater secret. You can never be a Piper if there is no poetry in your soul.
Now I live in the Great Southwestern Desert, as my Little Brother says "midway between sunrise over the haunted Superstition Mts. and sunset over the desolate White Tank range. For the "less poetic" that would be Phoenix, Arizona.
Perhaps some still, starry, desert evening you've heard my piping on the soft, warm night air of the vast desert? You'll know it's me, by the sparing use of ornamentation, I love the harmonics and simply refuse to guild the Lilly.
How would I describe my music? “High Plains Celtic”, straight from the Colorado Plateau. No accompaniment, absolute minimum of ornamentation, coloration, or grace noting, and no vocals. Just the haunting sound of a single stand of pipes, slowly, relentlessly, drawing you deeper and deeper into the swirling harmonics of this magnificent instrument.
Pipes, as you might hear them on the winds of the high mesa, or perhaps some Saturday, off in the distance, piping the departed. Pipes, heard in the distance, carried on the wind.
Additional booking notes
The bagpipe is the ultimate expression of the old adage that "Less is More". They have a loud and commanding presence and used even slightly to excess will detract from any ceremony.
By way of example, the single most moving use I have experienced was at a friend's graveside service. After the hearse had arrived, the Piper piped the casket from the hearse to the grave playing "Scots Wha Hae". When all was finished the Piper stepped back into view and piped "Amazing Grace". He then slowly marched off to the East, piping my friend home to the old hymn "Going Home". It was the most moving service I have ever seen, and the principle reason I do what I do.
The Piper "punctuated" the service, he did not "dominate it".
Services offered
Past booked events
July 2026
04
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Vail, AZ
June 2026
27
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:15am
•
Mesa, AZ
May 2026
23
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Tempe, AZ
01
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Prescott, AZ
March 2026
28
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 1:45pm
•
Surprise, AZ
January 2020
11
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Winslow, AZ
November 2019
11
Monday
Nonprofit Event
8:30am - 9:30am
•
Glendale, AZ
02
Saturday
El Zaribah Fall Ceremonial
All-day event
October 2019
25
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
14
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:00am - 9:15am
•
Phoenix, AZ
13
Sunday
Faye's Wedding
8:00pm - 10:00pm
September 2019
19
Thursday
Bull Head City & Oatman OV, Parade & Steak Fry
All-day event
11
Wednesday
9/11 Memorial Program
All-day event
03
Tuesday
Graveside at National Cemetery
9:00am - 11:00am
April 2019
27
Saturday
Trustees Mtg
9:00am - 1:00pm
21
Sunday
Easter
12:00am - 12:00pm
10
Wednesday
El Zaribah Shriners
5:00pm - 9:00pm
06
Saturday
OES Installation
10:00am - 12:00pm
04
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Surprise, AZ
01
Monday
Divan
6:00pm - 8:00pm
March 2019
27
Wednesday
Dentist
1:00pm - 3:00pm
23
Saturday
Pote's Ball
5:00pm - 10:00pm
22
Friday
"Bash"
5:00pm - 7:00pm
21
Thursday
Scottish Rite
6:00pm - 9:00pm
17
Sunday
Bar Crawl
5:00pm - 2:00am (Mon)
17
Sunday
Services for Erv
9:30am - 11:30am
16
Saturday
Sabbar Ball
5:00pm - 7:05pm
15
Friday
MTM B'day
5:00pm - 6:00pm
11
Monday
Ajo AZ
7:00am - 3:00pm
08
Friday
Red Fez Fish Fry
5:00pm - 6:00pm
03
Sunday
Faolin & Eoin B'Day prty
11:30am - 2:00pm
02
Saturday
Highland games
9:00am - 4:00pm
February 2019
23
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Mesa, AZ
23
Saturday
Scotish Rite Reunion
9:00am - 4:00pm (Sun)
10
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
Peoria, AZ
08
Friday
Jon's Funeral
9:00am - 10:00am
02
Saturday
Recording Session - Maira's Wedding
9:00am - 4:00pm
January 2019
26
Saturday
Recording session- A Mans a Man
9:00am - 4:00pm
25
Friday
Pat's Funeral
11:00am - 12:00pm
November 2018
18
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Gilbert, AZ
October 2018
26
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lake Havasu City, AZ
September 2018
27
Thursday
Shrine Club Red Fez Room
6:00pm - 10:00pm
11
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Winslow, AZ
September 2017
02
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
Tempe, AZ
May 2017
29
Monday
Memorial Day service
3:30pm - 4:30pm
29
Monday
Memorial Day service, Pioneer Cemetery
8:00am - 11:00am
18
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
06
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
Chandler, AZ
05
Friday
Relay 4 Life, Bullhead City
8:00pm - 10:00pm
April 2017
14
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:00am
•
Phoenix, AZ
03
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:30am
•
Surprise, AZ
01
Saturday
Casa Grande Presentaion
9:00am - 4:00pm
March 2017
29
Wednesday
Masonic funeral
10:30am - 12:00pm
28
Tuesday
Funeral - Glendale
10:00am - 11:00am
25
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 12:15pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
17
Friday
Kilted 1-K
5:30pm - 7:00pm
17
Friday
Wedding
3:00pm - 4:00pm
12
Sunday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Mesa, AZ
05
Sunday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
February 2017
19
Sunday
Faolians B'day party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
18
Saturday
Potentate's Ball
6:00pm - 10:00pm
17
Friday
Bash B 4 the Ball
6:00pm - 8:00pm
12
Sunday
Mobile Nobles OV
5:00pm - 7:00pm
09
Thursday
Motorcycle Unit Mtg
5:30pm - 8:00pm
08
Wednesday
El Zaribah Shrine
5:30pm - 9:00pm
06
Monday
Divan
4:30pm - 6:00pm
02
Thursday
funeral- celebration of life
11:00am - 12:00pm
January 2017
27
Friday
Feel Good Friday Party
5:00pm - 10:00pm
26
Thursday
Winslow, AZ
8:00am - 5:00pm
22
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:10pm
15
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Gilbert, AZ
07
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:45am
•
Anthem, AZ
06
Friday
Funeral National Cemetery
2:00pm - 2:30pm
October 2016
29
Saturday
El Zaribah Shriners Cerimonial, Lake Havasu City, AZ
2:00pm - 3:00pm
16
Sunday
Run for the Fallen. Wesley Bolin Memorial Park
11:00am - 1:00pm
01
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 11:00am
•
Paradise Valley, AZ
July 2016
29
Friday
Funeral service - Natioanl cemetery
9:00am - 10:00am
May 2016
30
Monday
Memorial Day Celebration, Pioneer Cemetery, Phx, AZ
8:00am - 10:00am
21
Saturday
Short Parade. Phoenix, AZ
3:00pm - 4:00pm
21
Saturday
El Zaribah Shrine Ceremony. Phx, AZ
8:00am - 3:00pm
20
Friday
Final Arch Reheasal
5:00pm - 7:00pm
18
Wednesday
EZ Stated
7:00pm - 9:00pm
15
Sunday
Veterans' History Project, Phx, AZ
10:00am - 12:00pm
14
Saturday
Yarnell Parade, Yarnell, AZ
9:00am - 12:00pm
13
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 12:30pm
•
Fountain Hills, AZ
12
Thursday
Arch Rehearsal
5:30pm - 7:00pm
06
Friday
American Cancer Society's Relay 4 Life in Bullhead City, AZ
6:00pm - 6:00am (Sat)
04
Wednesday
Arch Rehearsal
5:00pm - 7:00pm
02
Monday
Divan
4:30pm - 6:00pm
02
Monday
Brigid's B'Day Party, Phx, AZ
12:00pm - 2:00pm
April 2016
29
Friday
Memorial Service
1:00pm - 3:00pm
March 2016
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Surprise, AZ
October 2015
18
Sunday
Religious Celebration
6:30pm - 6:45pm
•
Queen Creek, AZ
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
September 2015
24
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Flagstaff, AZ
17
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
04
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
August 2015
06
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:00am
•
Cave Creek, AZ
July 2015
24
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:00am - 9:30am
•
Phoenix, AZ
12
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Mesa, AZ
June 2015
18
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Tombstone, AZ
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
May 2015
25
Monday
Public Event
8:30am - 9:00am
•
Goodyear, AZ
April 2015
07
Tuesday
Funeral Service
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Gilbert, AZ
March 2015
17
Tuesday
Restaurant
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chandler, AZ
14
Saturday
Private Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
07
Saturday
Funeral Service
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Rio Verde, AZ
Set list
Highland march set
Irish march set
American March set
Hymn set
Aires set
Christmas set
Pub Set
Setup requirements
I will provide all my equipment and wardrobe.
There are seldom any set up requirements, but we will discuss at the time of booking.
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