Maxwell Bagpipe Services

Top Performer

Naperville, IL

Starts at $150

Travels up to 0.8 hours

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Played at a curling tournament on the ice for the final teams.

Overview

Solo bagpiper available for weddings, funerals, parties in the suburbs of Chicago.
I am a solo and band competition.


Reviews

28 reviews

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Suzanne F.

July 27, 2026
Verified review

Excellent Scottish Bagpipes

On time, Well Played, A+

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Eric S.

July 6, 2026
Verified review

Highly Recommended and Excellent Performance

I had the privilege of hiring Maxwell Bagpipe Services for a recent event, and I couldn't have been more impressed. From start to finish, John's communication was prompt, professional, and thorough, making the entire process seamless.

The music added a meaningful and memorable touch to the event, and we received many compliments afterward by our guests.

Hired as: Bagpiper, Funeral Music


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Karen W.

September 4, 2025
Verified review

Absolutely 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


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Amber G.

March 19, 2025
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Great service

The show was great!

Hired as: Bagpiper

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Maxwell Bagpipe Services

Thank you, I had fun performing for the students.


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Tyron J. H.

August 4, 2024
Verified review

Performance met all expectations

Excellent entertainment. Enjoyed very much.
Would highly recommend John for future events

Hired as: Bagpiper

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Maxwell Bagpipe Services

Thank you. It is a lovely wedding venue and that little girl enjoyed the music too!

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $150

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.

Past booked events

August 2026

14

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:30pm

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Lemont, IL

July 2026

25

Saturday

House Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Western Springs, IL

02

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 12:45pm

•

Montgomery, IL

March 2026

13

Friday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

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

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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

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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

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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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