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Overview
David Ibbotson is a Professional World Class Bagpiper with over 45 Years of experience playing the Bagpipes across the United States and Scotland. He has Performed at Thousands of events such as Weddings, Graduations, Funerals, Birthday Parties, Celtic and Rock Concerts, TV Shows and Commercials, Motion Pictures, Soundtracks, Records and CDs, News Programs and Papers, Golf Tournaments, Military, Firefighters, 911 Ceremonies, Police, Sheriff, C.H.P, U.S. Marshals, City Halls, Theatrical Plays, Schools from Day-Care up to Collage, St. Patrick's Day events, New-Year's eve, Restaurants, Bars, and Solo Piping Competitions. David Ibbotson performed with the Best Pipebands in Southern California.
Reviews
43 reviews
Erin W.
February 24, 2026Great Musician!
David called ahead to discuss details, he was early to the venue, ready to go, and gave a spectacular performance! Polite, fun, stuck to the program.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Michael T.
January 7, 2026Pure magic! Best money I've ever spent.
We had a small holiday party and I wanted to surprise my staff with something they'd never forget...boy oh boy did this amazing musician not disappoint! He played so many wonderful classics plus some of our favorite film scores (everything from Top Gun to Star Wars). He also gave us a wonderful history lesson (did you know bagpipes started in Egypt?) and gave a fun tutorial on how all the different pieces work. He was early, stayed later than scheduled, and will definitely be returning for future festivities!
Hired as: Bagpiper, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Tracey C.
August 16, 2025Beautiful service
David did a wonderful job! He helped us pay tribute to our Scottish friend. I highly recommend David!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Ginny E.
July 28, 2025Terrific Bagpiper!
David Ibbotson played during the outdoor cocktail hour at my son's wedding reception. It was a great surprise for our guests who traveled from all over the country. Instantly the crowd began clapping to David's joyful songs. There were over twenty children attending and they made a circle and danced and skipped to his music. What a lovely sight! The Bride and Groom arrived to "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"! It was perfection! David did an amazing job and I would highly recommend him for your event!
Hired as: Bagpiper, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Judy K.
May 15, 2025David is the Best!!
He knows our favorite songs and is so talented, charming and prompt....we will always use him for our special times.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Booking information
Price range: $ 225 to $ 475
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 120 minutes
What to expect
David will show up on time, well dressed and ready to perform.
About
David Ibbotson is a Professional World Class Bagpiper with over 40 Years of experience playing the Bagpipes for many performances across the United States, Scotland, and England. He's Performed at Hundreds of events such as Weddings, Receptions, Graduations, Funerals, Birthday Parties, Golf Tournaments, TV Shows, Sound Tracks, Military Ceremonies, Police, Sheriff, U.S. Marshals, California Highway Patrol, and Firefighters. Pipeband Competitions, Solo Competitions, City Parades, Celtic Concerts, Rock Concerts, Theatrical Plays, City Halls, Schools Day-Care up to Collage, Motion Pictures, Commercials. David Ibbotson also performed with the Majority of the Best Pipebands in Southern California.
Services offered
Set list
Amazing Grace
Scotland The Brave
Wearing of the Green
Skye Boat Song
42nd Highlanders
Maries Wedding
Highland Cathedral
Green Hills of Tyrol
When the battle over
Lochanside
Marine Corps Hymm
Thomas MacAllister
Highland Laddie
Barren Rocks of Aden
Hector the Hero
Cork Hill Jig
Paddy`s Leather Breeches
The Pony Gallop
Atholl Highlanders
Blue Bells of Scotland
Minstrel Boy
Will ye No Come Back
The Cradle Song
Scot's Wa' Hae
Flower of Scotland
Rab's Wedding
Macleod of Mull
The Banjo Breakdown
When the Pipers Play
Bathgate Highland Games
The Heights of Dargai
Murdoch MacAlister
Snug in the Blanket
Rocking the Baby
Cabar Feidh
Frank Thompson
Angus MacKinnon
The Braemar Gathering
Crossing the Minch
The Cuckoo
The Highland Wedding
Auld Lang Syne
Old Rustie Bridge
Bonny Dundee,
These are my Mountains
Coming thru the Rye
The Rowan Tree
Tam Bains Lum
No Awa Tae Bide Awa
The Road to the Isles
Influences and inspiration
Great Bagpipers of the world
Setup requirements
None