Bagpipes & Celtic Music
Overview
WINNER - Best of (phone number hidden)7* - Piper to the Stars - T.V. and movie credits include "Good Morning America", "The Tonight Show", "Conan O'Brien" and Russell Crowe's "Tenderness". 25 years experience - Available for weddings, parties, funerals and all occasions.
In addition to the bagpipes, Darius Kaufmann performs on a wide range of Celtic instruments, including Irish whistle (flute), smallpipes, bodhran (Irish drum), spoons and voice. He has performed for such legendary stars as Sinead O'Connor, Bono, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, and Il Divo, and recorded with Tom Chapin on the Grammy-Nominated CD "Around the World and Back Again".
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Reviews
47 reviews
Patricia S.
October 4, 2020Look no further
I would not hesitate to recommend this musician. Our guests were thoroughly entertained as his music provided the perfect touch to the party!
Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music
Bagpipes & Celtic Music
Thank you Patricia, it was a pleasure for me to be there!
Alex C.
April 21, 2026Darius is the best!
Our five year old wanted a piper at his birthday and we couldn't have been more thrilled with Darius as a performer and person! So kind and patient and great with the kids - he showed them how the instrument works and kept them engaged -- and then led a parade up our block, bringing the whole neighborhood out on their stoops. It was one to remember! We truly couldn't recommend Darius more!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Maggie V.
August 10, 2025Outstanding entertainment for a diverse group!
We were delighted with all aspects of Darius’ playing the bagpipes, drum and Irish whistle. He has a beautiful voice and engaged the audience throughout the hour he had with us. We especially loved the lyric sheets and marching around the courtyard with the children and octogenarians! What fun it was for everyone! Everyone enjoyed it so much! It was the perfect way to celebrate a special person with all his family and friends. Thank you. MaggieV
Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music
Teddy L.
September 15, 2024Great experience.
Great experience. Darius is a great player and was great with the kids.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Dan C.
July 15, 2024Highly recommend
Darius was fantastic at my father's celebration of life. He played a mix of upbeat and somber music on the bagpipes and whistle, and even got the kids involved to lighten up the mood. Darius was professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music
Bagpipes & Celtic Music
Thank you for your kind words, Dan. Wishing you and your family all the best, Darius
Booking information
Price range: $200-$300
About
I have been playing the bagpipes for 25 years. In addition to the pipes, I play the Irish whistle (flute), bodhran (Irish drum), shuttle pipes (small pipes), spoons, and I sing. In addition to playing with competition pipe bands, I am classically trained on piano, flute and composition. This allows me to easily transcribe non-standard music for the pipes, and to learn any request quickly and easily.
I have extensive experience playing for all types of events, including weddings, parties, funerals, social occasions and public performances. I have also performed for radio, T.V., movies and CDs. I have performed with Sinead O'Connor on The Tonight Show and NBC Today, and recorded Irish whistle with Tom Chapin on the Grammy-nominated CD 'Around the World and Back Again'. I appeared on "Good Morning America" with Il Divo, performing "Amazing Grace”, and most recently I performed for Mayor Bloomberg in NY.
Services offered
Past booked events
April 2026
18
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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Brooklyn, NY
August 2025
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Garrison, NY
October 2024
12
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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New York City, NY
September 2024
14
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:00pm
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Locust Valley, NY
July 2024
13
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Wantagh, NY
13
Saturday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Yonkers, NY
May 2024
09
Thursday
Personal Occasion
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Staten Island, NY
April 2024
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Yorktown Heights, NY
October 2023
07
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
New York City, NY
June 2023
03
Saturday
Personal Occasion
11:30am - 11:45am
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Hartsdale, NY
March 2023
19
Sunday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Huntington, NY
March 2022
17
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Far Rockaway, NY
October 2021
03
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:30pm - 5:00pm
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Calverton, NY
August 2021
14
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Dobbs Ferry, NY
May 2021
22
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 1:15pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
March 2021
13
Saturday
Product Promotion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
New York City, NY
January 2021
28
Thursday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 5:45pm
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Bronx, NY
October 2020
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Breezy Point, NY
June 2020
08
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:15am
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Fresh Meadows, NY
February 2020
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Huntington, NY
December 2019
06
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
October 2019
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:30pm - 9:45pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
August 2019
18
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
Huntington, NY
April 2019
20
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
Rye, NY
14
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 3:00pm
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Jersey City, NJ
March 2019
10
Sunday
House Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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West Caldwell, NJ
01
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 2:45pm
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Lynbrook, NY
November 2018
18
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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Danbury, CT
September 2018
23
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Hackensack, NJ
22
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 12:45pm
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Melville, NY
October 2017
07
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:30am
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Granite Springs, NY
June 2017
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Huntington, NY
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Rego Park, NY
02
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Port Jefferson, NY
May 2017
05
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30pm - 11:00pm
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Valley Stream, NY
April 2017
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Garden City, NY
20
Thursday
School Assembly
2:30pm - 2:45pm
•
New York City, NY
February 2017
03
Friday
School Assembly
9:00am - 11:30am
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Larchmont, NY
December 2016
10
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
7:00pm - 7:15pm
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Woodland Park, NJ
November 2016
12
Saturday
Reunion
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Roselle Park, NJ
October 2016
14
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:30pm - 1:30am (Sat)
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New Rochelle, NY
September 2016
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Mattituck, NY
August 2016
04
Thursday
Religious Celebration
9:00pm - 12:00am (Fri)
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Howard Beach, NY
June 2016
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 7:00pm
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Richmond Hill, NY
18
Saturday
Graduation
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Irvington, NY
May 2016
29
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
11:30am - 12:15pm
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Bedford, NY
April 2016
30
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
3:00pm - 3:15pm
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Amityville, NY
30
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 12:30pm
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Bound Brook, NJ
01
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Ridgewood, NJ
March 2016
24
Thursday
Holiday Party (Other)
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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New York City, NY
20
Sunday
Dinner Party
3:00pm - 7:00pm
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Freeport, NY
19
Saturday
House Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Hicksville, NY
19
Saturday
Holiday Party (Other)
4:00pm - 9:00pm
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New York City, NY
February 2016
20
Saturday
Retirement Party
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Newburgh, NY
January 2016
23
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Garrison, NY
22
Friday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Old Greenwich, CT
December 2015
14
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30pm - 11:45pm
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The Bronx, NY
November 2015
16
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 10:45am
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North Arlington, NJ
12
Thursday
Retirement Party
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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Stamford, CT
06
Friday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 8:15pm
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Calverton, NY
October 2015
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Baldwin, NY
September 2015
26
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Bay Shore, NY
15
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 11:00am
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Queens Village, NY
05
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 11:00pm
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Queens, NY
August 2015
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Jersey City, NJ
16
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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New York City, NY
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 2:45pm
•
Greenwich, CT
June 2015
20
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Dover, NJ
06
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 12:15pm
•
Hawthorne, NY
April 2015
25
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
October 2014
24
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Westbury, NY
June 2014
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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New York City, NY
May 2014
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Randolph, NJ
Set list
I have an extensive repertoire of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes on the bagpipes and Irish whistle. I am also happy to play special requests.