Michael Harrah, Piper

Chester, VA

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Travels up to 90 miles

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Overview

Highland Piping and Uilleann Piping for weddings. funerals and gatherings.


Reviews

7 reviews

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Kimberly M.

October 24, 2026
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Flawless

Michael was amazing. He was the perfect touch to our wedding ceremony. We had so many compliments on his performance. 10/10 would book him again.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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John B. C.

October 14, 2026
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Excellent Piper!! Highly recommend him

He arrived on time, perfectly dressed, piped several different tunes as guests were arriving, and was wonderfully agreeable!

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Whitney D.

July 14, 2026
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Life doesn't always call for a bagpiper, but it should.

We hired Michael for my husband's 50th birthday party and he was an absolute delight. Not only was he an excellent bagpiper, but he was very personable, and shared his passion and knowledge about bagpiping to anyone who asked him questions. My husband got the best surprise ever when Michael let him try out the bagpipe and gave him some quick tips. Our event was 3 days ago and we are still receiving messages about him from our guests. I would highly recommend hiring him for any special event as he added so much joy and entertainment to our party.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Diane R.

May 12, 2026
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Excellent and exceptional!

Michael is an exceptional Piper and it was wonderful that he was willing to inform us about the pipes and his background. We loved that he brought the Irish pipes as well. We were so impressed with his open and sharing personality. His playing is highly skilled and beautiful. I am so glad he played for us and I would highly recommend him to others for what ever the occasion. We hope to see him at other venues.

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Dennis D.

October 13, 2025
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Authentic Bagpiper

If you want a class act and someone that adapts to all elements this is your guy! He is authentic and plays very well. Highly recommend his services.

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About

I am a Highland piper located in Central Virginia. I also play the Irish form of bagpipe called the Uilleann Pipe. I am a public school music teacher by profession but have always had a passion for Celtic music. I have played many weddings, funerals, parties, graduations and festivals.

Upcoming booked events

October 2027

22

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Colonial Heights, VA

Past booked events

October 2026

23

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

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Petersburg, VA

12

Monday

Personal Occasion

10:30am - 12:30pm

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Keswick, VA

10

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 1:00pm

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Orange, VA

September 2026

09

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 3:30pm

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Petersburg, VA

August 2026

22

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

11:00am - 11:30am

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Crozet, VA

July 2026

11

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:15pm

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Midlothian, VA

11

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:30pm

•

Mineral, VA

May 2026

23

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:15am

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Dewitt, VA

11

Monday

Anniversary Party

6:00pm - 6:15pm

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Mechanicsville, VA

April 2026

21

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Amelia Court House, VA

January 2026

24

Saturday

Surprise

10:00pm - 10:15pm

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Charlottesville, VA

October 2025

12

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Palmyra, VA

August 2025

23

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:15pm

•

Charlottesville, VA

March 2025

18

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Midlothian, VA

January 2025

25

Saturday

Surprise

11:00am - 11:30am

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Charlottesville, VA

December 2024

07

Saturday

Parade

11:00am - 12:30pm

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Chesterfield, VA

November 2024

09

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 2:30pm

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Keswick, VA

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