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Joe Byrnes - Highland Bagpiper
Overview
Experienced Bagpiper Providing Music for Weddings, Parties, Special Events and Memorial Services.
Reviews
13 reviews
Michael M.
January 18, 2025Wonderful piper!
I've been around bagpipe music and pipers for over 25 years. The quality of his playing and the unexpected chanter techniques caught my ear even as I was recessing down the church isle! I am more than pleased with the tunes we selected and give my highest recommendation. A+++
Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music
Amy B.
August 4, 2024True Entertainer!
For our Scottish and non-Scottish guests, the music provided old world charm. A bit of home away from home. Everything was very professional!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Byrnes Bagpipe Services
Thanks Amy! So glad I could be part of the special day.
Patti K.
October 8, 2023Such fun!!
Joe was great. Bagpiping was beautiful! Joe was very organized. Arrived early.. left Kate so he could puke the bridal party back into limo. So much fun when he came into church and played the bride and groom down the aisle!
Perfect in every way.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Byrnes Bagpipe Services
Thanks Patti! It was a pleasure!
Kara D.
March 12, 2023Great performance
Enjoyed the bagpipes was such an enjoyable experience.
Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Byrnes Bagpipe Services
Thanks for inviting me to play at the party! So glad you and your guests enjoyed the performance!
Aiden M.
February 26, 2023Great job
Was prompt, dressed impeccably, played a great list of music and played great. The hit of any party. Posed for photo’s. Highly recommended.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Booking information
Price range: $175 and up
About
I have been playing the pipes for over twenty years and have had the honor of competing with my bandmates at the Midwest Pipe Band Association Highland Games. When I first heard the pipes as a child, it really resonated with me and inspired me to learn to play. The bagpipe has the power to evoke strong emotion in those that listen, and I always feel privileged to share music with my clients during their important milestones.
Services offered
Past booked events
March 2025
16
Sunday
Holiday Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Batavia, IL
January 2025
04
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Wheaton, IL
October 2024
13
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Aurora, IL
August 2024
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Spring Grove, IL
October 2023
14
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Chicago, IL
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Tinley Park, IL
March 2023
11
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Leland, IL
January 2023
14
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
August 2020
15
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Bolingbrook, IL
May 2020
11
Monday
Birthday Party
12:30pm - 12:45pm
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Brookfield, WI
March 2020
07
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Naperville, IL
September 2016
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:15pm
•
Park Ridge, IL
August 2016
13
Saturday
Bridal Shower
3:00pm - 3:15pm
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Crystal Lake, IL
07
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Waukegan, IL
July 2016
16
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 12:45pm
•
Wadsworth, IL
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