Abe the Madpiper

Stockton, CA

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Kitchen Piping

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1st place

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Another 1st place win

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Glasgow 2016

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Pleasanton Scottish Games 2016

Overview

I am called the Madpiper for a couple reasons, I can play some wicked bagpipes. I will also travel the distance. Living in Stockton and driving to San Diego or to Washington to play. But I also offer the best bagpipe sound that you only hear in Movies. I play the Highland Bagpipes, Scottish Smallpipes, Irish Bagpipes, Irish whistles and trumpet(for Taps or the Wedding March). I give 100% of my self to every performance, I am one of the top pipers in area. If I am not able to play for you, I know other top pipers that will be able to. My wife also plays the bagpipes, amongst other instruments and we can also play gigs together. On top of that, we also have a cellist and pianist.


Reviews

15 reviews

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Gregg E.

May 6, 2024
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Five stars for Abe the Madpiper!

Abe absolutely made my mom's 75th birthday party unforgettable! He played the bagpipes for over 30 minutes and brought so much energy and joy to the celebration. Everyone loved it!

Abe was also a fantastic sport. He interacted with the guests, took requests, and even kept playing through some unexpected rain. That dedication really showed his commitment to making the party special.

If you're looking for a talented bagpiper who will go the extra mile (or weather!), then Abe the Madpiper is your guy! Thanks again, Abe, for making my mom's birthday so incredibly memorable.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Diane

April 29, 2024
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Delighted with Abe

Abe was wonderful. Friendly,talented and was the hit of the party. I would recommend him !!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Leon B.

October 21, 2023
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Splendid evening of Celtic music at the Haggin Museum.

Abe, and his band - The Argyle Shamrocks, gave a wonderful performance at the museum for one of our 1st & 3rd Thursday events. Crowd loved the show and we had quite a few compliments for such a fantastic show. Beautiful music in a beautiful setting!

Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music


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Judy E.

August 9, 2023
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He was really nice good sense of humor

He was great very professional and greeted us as soon as he got there. He played beautiful every one loved it as I was burying my brother. Even when my husband ask that question does wear anything under his kilt and he didn't blink a eye and told him why and it surprised him Thank you for the great piper mad Dog
Sincerely Judy Esquivel

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Ted W.

July 16, 2023

Fantastic

Abe was awesome! He hung out with us after he played and and blended in with our friends and family as if he was family! I am glad the the bagpipe player from Fresno, that I had booked for 6 months, cancelled on me 13 days before the event because Abe followed through and made my dads 88th party a memory forever!

Hired as: Bagpiper

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Services offered

Past booked events

March 2026

21

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:15pm

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Elk Grove, CA

August 2025

17

Sunday

Birthday Party

11:00am - 11:15am

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Stockton, CA

March 2025

15

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 2:30pm

•

Napa, CA

May 2024

04

Saturday

Birthday Party

12:30pm - 1:00pm

•

Riverbank, CA

April 2024

27

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:15pm

•

Stockton, CA

October 2023

19

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Stockton, CA

July 2023

17

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 12:30pm

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Gustine, CA

08

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Camino, CA

May 2023

02

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:30pm - 2:00pm

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Folsom, CA

March 2023

19

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 4:30pm

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Lodi, CA

December 2022

17

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Dixon, CA

October 2022

29

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Willows, CA

22

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:15pm

•

Escalon, CA

September 2022

13

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 12:00pm

•

Concord, CA

09

Friday

Nonprofit Event

11:30am - 11:45am

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San Francisco, CA

05

Monday

Birthday Party

3:30pm - 5:30pm

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Half Moon Bay, CA

March 2022

17

Thursday

Campus Event

11:30am - 12:15pm

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Sunnyvale, CA

January 2022

15

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Sacramento, CA

April 2021

17

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:30pm - 1:45pm

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Stockton, CA

September 2020

19

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Clovis, CA

12

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

5:00pm - 5:30pm

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Dutch Flat, CA

March 2019

15

Friday

Retirement Community Event

12:30pm - 1:30pm

•

Manteca, CA

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