- Northbrook, IL
- Bagpiper
- Contact for rates
John/Sandy K. said
“So happy he was available and willing to travel here for the service. ”
Maxwell Bagpipe Services
Overview
Solo bagpiper available for weddings, funerals, parties in the suburbs of Chicago.
I am a solo and band competition.
Reviews
26 reviews
Karen W.
September 4, 2025Absolutely perfect
John arrived on time, was professional exactly what we asked for! The music was appropriate and loved by everyone . Several days later gave out this service address and his name. Definitely recommend for all needs.
Hired as: Bagpiper, Funeral Music
Amber G.
March 19, 2025Great service
The show was great!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Maxwell Bagpipe Services
Thank you, I had fun performing for the students.
Tyron J. H.
August 4, 2024Performance met all expectations
Excellent entertainment. Enjoyed very much.
Would highly recommend John for future events
Hired as: Bagpiper
Maxwell Bagpipe Services
Thank you. It is a lovely wedding venue and that little girl enjoyed the music too!
Amy S.
June 10, 2024Amazing
John was fantastic! He took the time to listen to exactly what we wanted for our daughter’s wedding reception. He was patient and understanding of time constraints. He sounded great and I would highly recommend him!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Maxwell Bagpipe Services
Thank you for the wonderful review. I’m happy you enjoyed my performance.
Jennifer P.
October 29, 2023Memorial Service made special
John played at my stepdads memorial service. He did a fantastic performance! He was very helpful in suggesting songs for the occasion and my stepdads military background. You will not regret hiring him for your event.
Hired as: Bagpiper, Funeral Music
Booking information
Price range: $150 and up
Gig length: 15 - 45 minutes
What to expect
I have much to offer a client for weddings, special occasions/parties as well as funerals/memorials. I have good number of tunes to use at your event and am happy to recommend ideas.
I need to have a spot to warm up/tune up typically 30 minutes prior to playing and I should be far enough away as to not disturb anyone especially for a surprise.
About
Playing for over 10 years, I compete in the Midwest Pipeband Association as a solo piper and have played in band competition as well, Based in Naperville, I will travel as needed. If you are interested in learning to play I teach as well and can help you get started. I teach all ages.
Additional booking notes
I'm a grade 3 solo competition piper and Pipe Major of a competition band locally.
Bagpipes are quite loud indoor so consider this when thinking of a piper indoors and the size of the room.
Services offered
Past booked events
March 2026
13
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Clarendon Hills, IL
February 2026
05
Thursday
Convention/Trade Show
3:30pm - 3:45pm
•
Schaumburg, IL
October 2025
02
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
•
St Charles, IL
August 2025
24
Sunday
Sporting Event
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Villa Park, IL
14
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 10:45am
•
Tinley Park, IL
June 2025
20
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Naperville, IL
March 2025
14
Friday
Personal Occasion
10:30am - 11:15am
•
Park Ridge, IL
08
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Hinsdale, IL
August 2024
02
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Elburn, IL
June 2024
08
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Aurora, IL
April 2024
06
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:30am
•
Hinsdale, IL
March 2024
24
Sunday
Wedding Reception
10:00pm - 10:15pm
•
Aurora, IL
November 2023
23
Thursday
House Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Naperville, IL
October 2023
28
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Roselle, IL
July 2023
14
Friday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Schaumburg, IL
February 2023
26
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Plainfield, IL
November 2021
07
Sunday
House Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Batavia, IL
October 2021
16
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 1:00pm
•
Plainfield, IL
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Villa Park, IL
July 2021
31
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Woodridge, IL
31
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:30pm - 12:45pm
•
Brookfield, IL
10
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Hampshire, IL
March 2021
27
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Hinsdale, IL
13
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Shorewood, IL
13
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
11:30am - 12:00pm
•
Palatine, IL
November 2020
15
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Palos Park, IL
September 2020
06
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
West Chicago, IL
March 2020
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:15pm
•
Naperville, IL
12
Thursday
Birthday Party
7:30am - 7:45am
•
Naperville, IL
August 2019
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Naperville, IL
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Aurora, IL
March 2019
16
Saturday
Holiday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Downers Grove, IL
June 2018
23
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 4:45pm
•
Wheaton, IL
March 2018
17
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 6:15pm
•
Woodridge, IL
August 2017
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
9:30am - 10:30am
•
Geneva, IL
March 2017
18
Saturday
House Party
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Lisle, IL
18
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Darien, IL
October 2016
08
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Yorkville, IL
September 2016
17
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 5:00pm
07
Wednesday
Honor Flight Chicago
7:30pm - 9:00pm
03
Saturday
Wisconsin Highland Games
8:00am - 6:00pm
June 2016
24
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Lemont, IL
January 2016
16
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Arlington Heights, IL
October 2015
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Joliet, IL
August 2015
08
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Yorkville, IL
July 2015
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Downers Grove, IL
June 2015
07
Sunday
Birthday (Adult)
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Woodridge, IL
January 2015
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Westmont, IL
July 2014
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
St Charles, IL
March 2014
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Wheaton, IL
September 2013
08
Sunday
Grand Opening
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Downers Grove, IL
March 2013
17
Sunday
Private Party
2:30pm - 2:45pm
•
Woodridge, IL
Setup requirements
warm-up or tuning place
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