John Chalmers
- Oakville, CT
- Bagpiper
- Contact for rates
Duncan is a professional bagpiper based out of Whately, MA. He has over a decade of performing experience, specializing in weddings and funerals. Duncan has performed across the United States, Canada, and Scotland. He competed in the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland in 2014 and 2015. Duncan is currently the Pipe Major of the Stuart Highland Pipe Band based out of Wilmington, MA. He has served in this role since 2018. Duncan recently won the 2025 North American Championships as a member of the Commonwealth Pipes and Drums, based out of Melrose, MA. Duncan is committed to making sure your event is memorable for years to come.
13 reviews
Ian C.
January 25, 2026Duncan braved the sub zero weather in his kilt and pipes in hand to make our Burns Night celebration all the more memorable. Thank you Duncan
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Sandra L. C.
August 10, 2025The music was wonderful! Duncan contacted in advance (before prompted by gig salad). He checked for any special requests, checked on parking, checked for timing of each phase of our event.
Professional in every respect. And extremely talented to boot.
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Lorraine T.
July 8, 2025I don’t write reviews
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Robin H.
June 21, 2025Duncan played the bagpipes for my mother’s funeral service. It happened to rain that day however despite the weather he played most beautifully. Nothing but an excellent review.
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Chase M.
May 22, 2025Duncan was a great choice for my Father’s Funeral service. He played the chorus of “American Pie” by Don McLean very well even though other bagpipers had said it couldn’t be done. We chose Duncan because of his experience and he certainly showed that. Duncan is the best choice on GigSalad for this particular occasion. We were very saddened by Father’s loss but Duncan played the pipes just as he would’ve wanted. Thank you Duncan.
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Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:30am
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Meredith, NH
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Lowell, MA
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Groton, MA
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30pm - 12:30am (Tue)
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Wethersfield, CT
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Meredith, NH
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:30am
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Hinsdale, MA
Friday
Camp Event
7:00pm - 7:15pm
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Lenox, MA
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 11:30am
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Milford, MA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Amherst, MA
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
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Meredith, NH
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Hillsborough, NH
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 12:00pm
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Ashfield, MA
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Southwick, MA
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:45pm
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Saratoga Springs, NY
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
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Barrington, RI
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Wolfeboro, NH
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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North Providence, RI
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:45am
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Lawrence, MA
Monday
Worship Service
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Springfield, MA
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Ashuelot, NH
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
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Saratoga Springs, NY
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Boston, MA
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:45pm
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Albany, NY
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Plantsville, CT
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:30am
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Ludlow, MA
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 10:30am
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Exeter, RI
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
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Alton, NH
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Greenfield, NH
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
10:00am - 11:00am
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Pittsfield, MA
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