Charlie Rutan

Philadelphia, PA

$99- $299

Travels up to 60 miles

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*FEATURING* the Uilleann Pipes of Ireland!

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WORSHIP services: Social distance, or Livestreamed

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Overview

Price $200 - $250.
100 mile radius around Philadelphia PA. All Bookings & payments confirm directly with me, by contract.
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Reviews

6 reviews

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David S.

April 2, 2021
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Great Bagpiper !

Charlie did a great job !! Was on time and very professional !Provided exactly what we needed at a very somber time .

Hired as: Bagpiper

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Charlie Rutan

It was an honor and privilege to serve you at that time. Thanks again, & Be well.


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Kathy S.

May 23, 2020
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He was great

Charlie was great, right on time and a great personality. We had a great time and he played any requests we had, even pomp’s and c for the graduate. If I could give him one suggestion, it would be to change his socks to a one color, either gray or green to match his kilt. I would certainly use him again if the occasion arises.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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June P.

February 29, 2020
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Outstanding!!!

He was an outstanding bagpiper. Very respectful of the occasion. I would recommended him to all who requested a bagpiper.

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Jennifer S.

June 20, 2017
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Burial service

Professional, unintrusive, beautiful music.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Daniel M.

March 28, 2017
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Great performance

Really made the event that we threw. He was flexible and very friendly. Would recommend.

Hired as: Bagpiper

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Booking information

Price range: $99- $299

Gig length: 10 - 90 minutes

Unions: AFM

What to expect

All appearances in Kilt uniform unless otherwise requested.

FUNERAL AT THE CEMETERY: Piper is stationed by the graveside, and begins as Cars pull up to park. Pipes continue until casket/ urn is placed.
Piping resumes AFTER the committal service, as family & friends place flowers / holy water on the final resting place. We Coordinate with US Military Honor Guard teams.

FUNERAL AT THE CEREMONY- Pipes work best outside.
I suggest pipes outside as a closing to the Ceremony, as a bookend to the service.

VIEWINGS: Unfortunately, due to noise regulations, we can no longer do lengthy stretches of piping at the viewing as guests wait in line. It is far too loud to pipe inside for an extended period.

AT THE WEDDING: Outside Before and/or after the Ceremony,
PROcessional &/or REcessional on request.

PIPE-O-GRAM: Just a few songs to mark the occasions: birthday, anniversaries, etc. 10 minutes.

CORPORATE * SPORTS * RECORDING * EVENTS * PROMOTIONS

UILLEANN PIPES: the true Bagpipe of Ireland. An INDOOR bagpipe. OUTDOORS Weather permitting; Piper wears suit. Must be seated to perform. Have Uilleann either solo or with keyboard accomp.

About

CHARLIE RUTAN-
BAGPIPES
UILLEANN PIPES
read about me on my website.

Additional booking notes

Bookings by signed contract only, excepting Funeral + Memorial services, which are verbally confirmed.

Services offered

Past booked events

March 2021

30

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 3:15pm

Galloway Township, NJ

August 2020

14

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Newtown Square, PA

May 2020

22

Friday

Birthday Party

4:30pm - 4:45pm

Haddonfield, NJ

February 2020

22

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Bear, DE

June 2017

19

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 1:00pm

Ambler, PA

March 2017

27

Monday

Birthday (Adult)

5:30pm - 6:00pm

Philadelphia, PA

October 2016

28

Friday

Wedding Engagement

6:30pm - 6:45pm

Bensalem, PA

Set list

Here are top funeral songs
AMAZING GRACE
O DANNY BOY
GOIN’ HOME
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST
HIGHLAND CATHEDRAL
THE MINSTREL BOY
IRISH EYES ARE SMILIN'
SCOTLAND THE BRAVE
ON EAGLES WINGS
AVE MARIA
GOD BLESS AMERICA
MARINE CORPS HYMN
NOTRE DAME FIGHT SONG

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