Chase Hamilton
- Caldwell, NJ
- Bagpiper
- Contact for pricing
Frank D. said
“We have Chase come down to play at our Irish Pub for all events. He is by far the best piper that has ever walked in our doors of 35 + years being open. ”
Bill McEvoy
Wrap The Green Flag 'Round Me
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Wings
The Wearin' Of The Green
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Overview
Over 25 years experience in solo & band piping. Currently Pipe Major of the South Park & District Pipe Band and former instructor of the Passaic County Police & Fire Pipe Band. Available solo or with additional pipers & drummers.
Reviews
57 reviews
Cassandra K.
October 4, 2026Friendly, accommodating & so talented!
I hired Bill to play at my grandmother’s memorial service. From the first message he was so helpful and responsive. I was unable to attend the event as I live far away but my family said he was an absolute pleasure and the highlight of the day. My grandma would have loved it. Bill did a beautiful job playing, he is so talented! Thank you so much Bill!
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Bill McEvoy
Your grandma sounds like a great person! Thanks for the kind words and all the best to you and your family.
Christine F.
September 8, 2026Absolutely wonderful
I really appreciated Bill’s quick response and his profile complete with videos of his prior performances. That really helped me finalize the hire. He played at my Mother’s burial service and I will always remember him playing the beautiful songs that she loved. He was so kind and arrived early. I will definitely hire him again.
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Bill McEvoy
Thanks Christine. Best to you and your family.
Thomas E. C. B.
September 4, 2026Bill was great.
Beautiful music. Well-played. Came early for final preparation and to get the lay of the land. Collaborative and open. Highly recommended!
Thanks, Bill! Slàinte mhath!
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Bill McEvoy
Thanks Tom!
Timothy O.
August 24, 2026Very happy with the experience. Professional and very easy
The booking of this service was very easy and quick.
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Jim O.
July 5, 2026Excellent performance
Bill McEvoy was on time, played songs we requested, was personal with our guest. Well done.
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Bill McEvoy
Thanks Jim! It was great seeing you and your guests
Booking information
Price range: $250 – $400 per event
Languages: English
About
Bill McEvoy has been playing the Great Highland Bagpipe since 1986, when he began taking lessons with the Essex Shillelagh Pipes & Drums in West Orange, NJ. By 1992, he was Pipe Major of the band. In 1998, Bill was a founding member of the South Park & District Pipe Band. Bill began competing solo in 2000, & quickly rose to the level of grade 3 on the competition circuit. Bill was hired as instructor for the Passaic County Police & Fire Pipe Band in 2002, and instructed there for 15 years. He has played countless piping gigs, taught numerous students, and is currently enjoying his position as Pipe Major of South Park & District. Bill has performed at many weddings, parties, funerals, etc. & is available solo or with additional pipers and drummers.
Upcoming booked events
November 2026
08
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Toms River, NJ
Past booked events
October 2026
03
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 1:00pm
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Bayville, NJ
September 2026
11
Friday
Fundraiser
8:30am - 9:15am
•
Princeton, NJ
August 2026
25
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:15am
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Cape May Court House, NJ
22
Saturday
Worship Service
8:30am - 9:15am
•
South Amboy, NJ
14
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Chesterfield, NJ
July 2026
07
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Nutley, NJ
04
Saturday
House Party
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Eatontown, NJ
03
Friday
House Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Union Beach, NJ
03
Friday
Festival
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Eatontown, NJ
May 2026
31
Sunday
Worship Service
3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Englishtown, NJ
30
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:30am
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Princeton, NJ
29
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:30am
•
Bordentown, NJ
March 2026
19
Thursday
Surprise
6:30pm - 6:45pm
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West Orange, NJ
January 2026
03
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:15pm
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Waretown, NJ
December 2025
21
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:45am
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Rahway, NJ
09
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Manasquan, NJ
05
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Oaklyn, NJ
November 2025
22
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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Rahway, NJ
06
Thursday
School Assembly
9:30am - 9:45am
•
Morristown, NJ
October 2025
05
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Brick Township, NJ
04
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Metuchen, NJ
August 2025
18
Monday
Surprise
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Manahawkin, NJ
08
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Browns Mills, NJ
02
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00pm - 11:30pm
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Cheltenham, PA
June 2025
14
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Jackson, NJ
May 2025
31
Saturday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Annandale, NJ
April 2025
26
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 2:45pm
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Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
09
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Ocean View, NJ
December 2024
14
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Barnegat, NJ
01
Sunday
Religious Celebration
3:30pm - 3:45pm
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Newark, NJ
November 2024
11
Monday
Parade
10:00am - 10:45am
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Toms River, NJ
June 2024
13
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Whippany, NJ
May 2024
03
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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South Plainfield, NJ
April 2024
15
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
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Forked River, NJ
March 2024
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 11:30am
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Manchester Township, NJ
15
Friday
Holiday Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Ridgefield, NJ
February 2024
15
Thursday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Pennington, NJ
January 2024
24
Wednesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2023
02
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:30pm - 4:45pm
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Montclair, NJ
November 2023
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
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Westfield, NJ
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 3:45pm
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Paterson, NJ
04
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Helmetta, NJ
September 2023
26
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
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Morris Plains, NJ
July 2023
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:15pm
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Hightstown, NJ
April 2023
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Toms River, NJ
19
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
9:00am - 9:30am
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Mount Laurel, NJ
March 2023
22
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 11:30am
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Toms River, NJ
11
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Hillsborough, NJ
February 2023
26
Sunday
Fundraiser
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Madison, NJ
October 2022
18
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Absecon, NJ
July 2022
15
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:15pm
•
Hamilton, NJ
June 2022
16
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Piscataway, NJ
May 2022
22
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Asbury Park, NJ
19
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 11:30am
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Mendham, NJ
17
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Park Ridge, NJ
April 2022
03
Sunday
Religious Celebration
3:00pm - 3:15pm
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Lake Hiawatha, NJ
March 2022
25
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:00am - 10:00am
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Dover, NJ
12
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Toms River, NJ
February 2022
25
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:30am
•
Jackson, NJ
November 2021
05
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 12:00pm
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Jamesburg, NJ
October 2021
18
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
7:30pm - 7:45pm
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Toms River, NJ
September 2021
25
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Clark, NJ
25
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Colonia, NJ
23
Thursday
Wedding Reception
10:00pm - 11:00pm
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Point Pleasant, NJ
August 2021
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 3:45pm
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Harvey Cedars, NJ
July 2021
30
Friday
Retirement Party
5:30pm - 5:45pm
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Toms River, NJ
25
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:30am
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Cranbury, NJ
17
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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North Arlington, NJ
June 2021
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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East Brunswick, NJ
16
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Gladstone, NJ
06
Sunday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
05
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
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Red Bank, NJ
May 2021
25
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Piscataway, NJ
April 2021
10
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Mountain Lakes, NJ
March 2021
13
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Lavallette, NJ
February 2021
13
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:15pm
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Oceanport, NJ
02
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Brick, NJ
October 2020
24
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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New Gretna, NJ
July 2020
13
Monday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 9:00pm
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Lavallette, NJ
May 2020
30
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Clifton, NJ
April 2020
23
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:30am
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Farmingdale, NJ
July 2019
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
North Arlington, NJ
May 2019
26
Sunday
Fundraiser
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Holmdel, NJ
18
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Surf City, NJ
April 2019
06
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Spotswood, NJ
March 2019
09
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Fair Haven, NJ
November 2018
10
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Wall Township, NJ
August 2018
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Forked River, NJ
July 2018
21
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Hazlet, NJ
June 2018
02
Saturday
Wedding Reception
2:00pm - 2:15pm
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Seaside Park, NJ
August 2017
19
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Toms River, NJ
September 2016
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Neptune, NJ
July 2016
17
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 9:45am
•
Bradley Beach, NJ
August 2015
15
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:15pm
•
West Long Branch, NJ
September 2014
14
Sunday
Wedding Reception
1:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Toms River, NJ
May 2014
10
Saturday
Funeral Service
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Toms River, NJ
Set list
I can perform many American, Irish, & Scottish tunes. If you have any requests, just let me know & with enough notice, I'll do my best to learn the tunes.
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