Overview
The sound of the highland bagpipe will make your special event glorious and memorable. However, although many pipers are available, the majority are unqualified. Don't sully your big event with a poorly trained piper who is going to ask for a hefty fee. With over 80 5 star reviews on Google, find out NYC Bagpipes is the BEST bagpipe service in the tri-state area!
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Price range: $300 and up
What to expect
A top-notch, friendly, competent bagpiper in full highland regalia!
About
Cristopher Rodriguez is an experienced bagpiper (almost 30 years), has led bagpipe bands, and marched in many of the St. Patrick's New York City parades. He has earned competition medals and studied with master instructors.
With over 80 5 star reviews on Google Business, his website is (link hidden) where he has been hired by many people, companies, and venues for special events, ranging from Guinness St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NYC and Boston, The NYC Tartan Day Parade, Stella McCartney, The Traitors TV show, Lyft, the Joey Ramone Birthday Tribute, WABC, Hard Rock Cafe, House of Yes, New York Caledonia Club, The Brook, Bobbie Van’s, Ray’s Bar, Giants Stadium, the Rainbow Room, and the New York Stock Exchange.
Cristopher recently won the Grade 2 Piobaireachd championship at Winter Storm in Kansas City in 2025. He also competed with the St. Anthony’s Celtic Friar’s Pipe Band in the World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow. He is co-organizer for the Brooklyn Games, which is NYC’s only bagpipe competition.
He also teaches bagpipes at the Irish Arts Center in Midtown West and privately to students, and hosts a bagpipe club at the White Horse Tavern in Manhattan.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2026
29
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Hampton, NJ