- Monroe, NY
- Bagpiper
- $200-500
Brenda S. said
“Very professional and personable. Kept in contact prior to event and showed up early. ”
Bagpipes for all occasions
Overview
Bagpipe services for weddings, memorials, birthdays, retirements and more.
Great Highland Bagpipe lessons for the beginner or intermediate intermediate level piper.
Reviews
5 reviews
Maddie B.
June 1, 2026Amazing experience
Rick did an amazing job playing for my mums retirement party, it was the highlight of the night
Hired as: Bagpiper
James F.
June 1, 2026Hired as: Bagpiper
Kelly W.
November 19, 2025Excellent!
Reliable, professional, talented- we couldn't have been happier with Bagpipes for all occasions. We had piping outside the church as people arrived for our daughters wedding and also as the doors opened and they departed. It truly elevated the experience. Rick was professional, well dressed and pretty straightforward with the details. Honestly- of all the $$ we spent for this wedding, I have some regrets but hiring Rick was entirely worth it.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Deborah D.
July 6, 2025Celebration of Life for Bryce James
Richard Powell, bagpiper went above and beyond to make sure our celebration of life for our son was as special as it was! We are so grateful that Richard was able to fit us into his schedule for a weekend. The way he skillfully played the bagpipes at my son's celebration of life was beautiful and touching. He has such a kind heart. We had a military flyover referred as missing man and the bagpipes were so fitting. Richard knew just what to play and when to play it. He was very flexible with our requests with music. It was so lovely! I would highly recommend him!!!!!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Becca S.
March 21, 2025Great musician!
Was a wonderful addition to our party! Would hire him again for sure!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Booking information
Price range: $200+
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
What to expect
I will show to your event early (approximately 1 hour to 45 minutes early) in order to warm up and tune my pipes in order to ensure the bagpipe sound produced is optimal for your event.
I will wear full highland attire and be ready to play at the start of your event.
Prior to the event we will have discussions on the duration of each set or tunes as well as tunes to be played (and not played).
Each set of tunes (roughly 15-20 minutes) will be followed by a brief break.
About
My bagpipe journey began in the Capital District of NY in 1998. After years of lessons I was allowed to join the Schenectady Pipe Band’s performance and competition bands. In 2003, Schenectady Pipe Band was the North American Pipe Band Champion Supreme. In 2004 I commissioned in the US Army as a Field Artillery Officer where my pipes traveled throughout Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, Ft. Drum, New York, Europe, and select regions of the Middle East. Returning to NY in 2010, I have returned to the Schenectady Pipe Band as a primary plying member and select Pipe Major for many events.
Additional booking notes
GigSalad has a wide variety of musicians and performers. I will be happy to assist you in your selection with live (face time or in person recital) and assistance of another recommended piper if I’m unavailable.
Services offered
Set list
A medley of Slow Air’s, Marches, Strathspeys, Jigs, Reels, Piobaireachd tunes.
Influences and inspiration
Traditional Great Highland Bagpipe genre’s, performers and artists.
Setup requirements
In the event of inclement weather, I have a rain cape.
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