Richard Kean - Texas Professional Bagpiper
- Houston, TX
- Bagpiper
- 61 Verified Bookings
Joshua D. said “Mr. Jean arrived early, was prepared and performed flawlessly. He made the memorial service extra special for our family.”
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Want to add that special touch of the unmistakeable sound of the bagpipes to your event? I am an experienced lady bagpiper located in Central Mississippi, and I travel around the state and surrounding states for funerals, weddings, memorial services, special events, surprise birthday parties, educational presentations, church programs and presentations, children's activities and the like. I have been playing since 2002 and am available on short notice if necessary. A lot goes into providing this unique experience to your event, so contact me to add that lovely sound of the pipes to your gathering. I arrive dressed in Scottish attire to add an additional special touch to the performance.
I was very pleased with the performance
Response from Forestpiper:
Thank you so much for your kind review. I was honored to add my music to your family’s funeral service. Praying for God’s peace and blessings to you all.
She was amazing
Response from Forestpiper:
It was my honor to play for your family. Thanks for the kind review.
Zoe played at my wife's funeral on November 4, 2011. I could not have asked for anything more touching!
Price Range: $250-$450 depending on event location
Gig Length: 10 - 40 minutes
Languages: English
Depending on the age of the audience, they can expect either playing tunes the entire time, or some dialogue between the audience and myself. If it is a performance at a school or library, there will be more monologue explaining the tunes, the instrument and the Scottish attire. If a funeral, the family can expect me to be there 30 minutes ahead of the service, whereby I will tune, locate the ideal place to stand, arrange the order of service with the Color Guard, if present, and map out the exact place I will play when I perform the retreat. I will be dressed in full kilted attire. If a lighter, more jovial event, I will work with the planners to make the tunes and overall experience the most pleasing possible. For a party, I can play no more than two hours which will include water breaks. The soul-stirring sound of the pipes will certainly add that special flair to your event.
I am a Great Highland Bagpipe player located in the metro Central MS area that plays for funerals, memorials, birthday parties, ceremonies, private events, library and church events, and weddings. I play traditional Celtic music as well as sacred and folk tunes. I can fit the music into your event, depending on the scope of the overall request. Somber or light hearted, the pipes fit a variety of events. I can come at nearly a moment's notice depending on distance travelled. It should be understood that certain weather conditions hinder the full effect of the music as well as length of the event. The fee is for the event, not the time played, as it is a service, one tune or many. It should be noted that not all tunes can be played on the pipes, as it is an instrument with a limited 9 notes on an ancient scale, so some requests cannot be honored.
Be reminded that weather and room temperature greatly affect the tuning of the instrument, so the timing of the performance in relation to the entire event duration, should be considered. It is possible that a separate area for tuning would be required. If I am asked to play at the beginning and end of a long event, I cannot guarantee that the tuning will hold past 30 minutes, but that is the norm for this instrument.
March 18, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Riggs Manor Demonstration |
March 24, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Palm Sunday Service |
March 27, 2024 • 8:00am - 9:00am | Ladies Golf Tourney Kickoff |
March 30, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Church Service |
March 31, 2024 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Church Service |
April 06, 2024 • 9:30am - 10:30am | Memorial Service |
April 06, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Memorial Service |
April 27, 2024 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Marker Dedication |
May 27, 2024 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Memorial Day Service |
June 08, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Douglas Clan Reunion |
July 04, 2024 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Independence Day |
March 16, 2024 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | St Patricks Day event |
March 16, 2024 • 10:30am - 11:00am | Funeral - Yazoo City |
March 14, 2024 • 10:00am - 11:00am | St. Catherines Village |
March 12, 2024 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Parkway Funeral Home |
March 10, 2024 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Parkway Funeral Home |
March 09, 2024 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Parkway Funeral Home |
March 09, 2024 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Parkway Funeral Home |
March 08, 2024 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Parkway Funeral Home |
February 21, 2024 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 15, 2024 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Louisiana National Cemetery |
February 09, 2024 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Graveside service |
January 27, 2024 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Graveside service |
January 05, 2024 • 9:00am - 9:30am | Graveside Service |
December 27, 2023 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Graveside service |
December 22, 2023 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Graveside service |
November 10, 2023 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Veterans Day event |
October 29, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Reformation Day Service |
October 28, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Firefighters Memorial |
October 25, 2023 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
October 23, 2023 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Funeral |
October 04, 2023 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Funeral Service |
September 21, 2023 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | MS Securities Trade Show opening |
September 20, 2023 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Graveside Service |
September 16, 2023 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Memorial |
September 11, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Patriot Day |
September 06, 2023 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Graveside service |
August 22, 2023 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Graveside service |
August 18, 2023 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Graveside Service |
August 15, 2023 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Funeral service |
August 11, 2023 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | UAB Graduation |
August 04, 2023 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Graveside Service |
July 19, 2023 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral |
July 04, 2023 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Independence Day |
July 01, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Independence Day Kickoff Celebration |
June 24, 2023 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Douglas Reunion |
June 09, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Funeral service |
June 02, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 29, 2023 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Memorial Day Event |
May 25, 2023 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Graveside service |
May 09, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Dept. of Corrections Memorial |
April 28, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Graveside service |
April 21, 2023 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Graveside service |
April 18, 2023 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | graveside service |
April 09, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Easter Service |
April 08, 2023 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Graveside service |
April 08, 2023 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Memorial service |
April 02, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Palm Sunday Service |
November 13, 2021 • All-day event | Celtic Festival |
November 12, 2021 • All-day event | Celtic Festival |
November 11, 2021 • 9:00am - 1:00pm | Veterans Day event |
July 17, 2021 • 10:30am - 12:30pm | Funeral |
July 15, 2021 • 10:30am - 12:30pm | Funeral |
June 19, 2021 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Memorial Service |
May 31, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Veterans Memorial |
May 12, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding |
May 07, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Funeral |
May 05, 2021 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Funeral |
May 04, 2021 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Memorial |
April 14, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
April 08, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
April 07, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
April 04, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Easter Service Music |
April 03, 2021 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Memorial |
April 01, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Visitation Music |
March 26, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral |
March 24, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
March 22, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
March 13, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral |
March 10, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
January 28, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
January 23, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
January 17, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
January 14, 2021 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Funeral |
January 13, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
January 10, 2021 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
January 08, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
January 06, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
December 20, 2020 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Special |
December 20, 2020 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Christmas Event |
December 19, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Program |
November 11, 2020 • 10:30am - 11:00am | Veterans Day event |
November 01, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Church Service |
October 19, 2020 • 10:30am - 11:00am | Funeral |
October 06, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Memorial |
October 02, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral |
September 30, 2020 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral |
September 26, 2020 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding |
September 11, 2020 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Patriot Day Event |
August 25, 2020 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 22, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Funeral |
August 04, 2020 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Funeral |
August 01, 2020 • 1:30am - 3:00am | Funeral |
June 08, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Memorial Service |
May 02, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | National Day of Prayer Event |
April 27, 2019 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | College Graduation Commencement |
April 21, 2019 • 10:45am - 12:00pm | Easter Celebration |
April 14, 2019 • 10:45am - 12:00pm | Palm Sunday service |
April 13, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Memorial Service |
March 18, 2019 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Funeral |
March 14, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
March 05, 2019 • 11:00am - 11:40am | Funeral |
February 21, 2019 • 11:00am - 11:25am | Funeral |
January 27, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Piping on Carnival Cruise ship |
January 23, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Memorial service |
January 11, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral service |
December 16, 2018 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Production |
December 15, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Production |
November 10, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
November 09, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Veterans Day Event |
October 28, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
October 09, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Firefighters Memorial |
October 08, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
October 06, 2018 • 10:00am - 3:00pm | Celtic Festival |
October 04, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Police Funeral |
October 03, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Police Funeral |
October 02, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | WW1 Centennial Event |
September 22, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding |
September 15, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
September 11, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | 9/11 Memorial |
September 10, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral |
August 31, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral |
July 30, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
July 21, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral |
July 12, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Library Event |
July 04, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Independence Day Parade |
June 30, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral |
June 23, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding |
June 21, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral |
June 05, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
June 01, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral |
May 27, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral |
May 25, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
May 23, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
May 08, 2018 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Law Enforcement Memorial |
April 28, 2018 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Confederate Memorial |
April 17, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral |
April 11, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral |
March 14, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | St. Paddy's Event - Retirement Home |
March 12, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral |
March 07, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral |
February 26, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral |
February 16, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | DAR Convention |
February 08, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral |
February 07, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
January 27, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
January 10, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
January 06, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral |
June 03, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding |
May 29, 2017 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Memorial Day Event |
April 29, 2017 • 9:05am - 2:00pm | UAB Graduation Performances |
April 16, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Easter Performance |
April 08, 2017 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Cotton District Festival |
April 01, 2017 • 9:00am - 5:00pm | Tartan Day event |
March 25, 2017 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Sons of Confederate Veterans Event |
March 17, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | St. Paddy's Parade |
March 15, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Assisted Living Demonstration |
March 14, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral |
March 03, 2017 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral |
November 20, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Memorial Service |
November 13, 2016 • 9:00am - 4:00pm | Highlands and Islands Festival, Biloxi |
November 11, 2016 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Veterans Day Event |
October 15, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Memorial Service |
October 08, 2016 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral |
September 03, 2016 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Dedication Service |
August 27, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 23, 2016 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Retirement Home Event |
August 20, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | SCV Conference |
August 05, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
July 01, 2016 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral |
June 26, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Patriotic Service |
June 18, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 17, 2016 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
June 16, 2016 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral |
June 04, 2016 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Firefighters Conference |
May 30, 2016 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Memorial Day Service |
May 28, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | High School Graduation |
May 21, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
May 19, 2016 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Funeral |
May 18, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
May 14, 2016 • 10:00am - 11:00am | SCV Memorial Service |
May 07, 2016 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral |
April 29, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral |
April 15, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
April 14, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
March 30, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
March 27, 2016 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Easter Service |
March 24, 2016 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral |
March 17, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | St. Paddy Parade |
March 14, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral |
I play a number of Scottish, Irish, some American, Sacred, Gospel and contemporary tunes as well as those heard at the various military events. Some children's tunes can also be performed. You can contact me directly for a detailed listing of tune titles.
Hearing the bagpipes at a young age peaked my interest for this magnificent instrument. Though I did not start playing until many years later, the Scottish music has reached down and grabbed a hold of my heart and spirit. I hope to convey that love in my performances.
No special equipment is required for the performance, unless a microphone is needed for the monologue that may be required at certain events.
Joshua D. said “Mr. Jean arrived early, was prepared and performed flawlessly. He made the memorial service extra special for our family.”
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