Paul Watson

Top Performer

Tyler, TX

Starts at $250

Travels up to 200 miles

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Amazing Grace

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Found a good place to practice on a new tune. "Velocipede"

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New tune in the works "Itchy Fingers"

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Piping around between shows at Tyler Celtic Fest.

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15th year to pipe for our hero's at Memorial Day service

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A little lite music at the Scottish Fest. Love my Cons.

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Got a chance to play onstage with the Chieftians

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Full Regimental kit. I'll never complain how long it takes my wife to get dressed again.

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Got to be part of a commercial for a HUGE Irish beer company. Harp logos blacked out ; )

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Overview

I am a full time piper with 100's upon 100's of events under my belt. With over 25 years of experience I can make an event meaningful and memorable.
I always arrive early and come dressed in appropriate kilt outfit for the occasion.
Last minute changes are not a problem and I can help plan what would work best for your event.
The Great Highland Bagpipes are usually the pipes that are requested but I can also provide you with Scottish Smallpipes for a quieter backgound or even provide you with piping with Digital Bagpipes for indoor or even outdoor areas where volume could be an issue.


Reviews

37 reviews

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Terry F.

October 30, 2026
Verified review

A Beautiful Amazing Day

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Paul Watson. The 50th birthday party for my Son In Law was perfect. Paul played for our party and not only was it beautiful we will consider Paul a friend for life. He is AMAZING.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Amy L.

December 11, 2025
Verified review

Excellent!

We were very pleased - and absolutely recommend Paul!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Karen L. P.

May 17, 2025
Verified review

Exactly what we needed

Paul was exactly what we wanted and needed the day of my Father's celebration of life service. My Dad had said for years it wad important to him to have Amazing Grace played on the bagpipes and Paul did a beautiful rendition as well as playing the Marine Hym in honor of his time in service. My only regret was that I was so overwhelmed that day that I didn't get to speak to Paul personally and tell him how beautiful his music was and how much I appreciated his time.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Jeb B.

January 18, 2025
Verified review

Bagpiper

Mr Watson performed in a professional manner at the gravesite of my mother’s funeral as she had requested. The music wasn’t intrusive or too loud and didn’t interfere with the ceremony at the gravesite. The music provided an atmosphere that celebrated her life and her faith as was intended. I highly recommend his service.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Loddie A.

October 4, 2024
Verified review

Wonderful

We were lucky to have found Paul for our memorial. Would highly recommend him.

Hired as: Bagpiper, Funeral Music

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $250

Languages: English

About

I am a Young Audiences artist. Young Audiences is one of the oldest and most respected arts-in-education organizations in the nation who's programs are taught by professional teaching artists trained to work in the educational setting providing arts programs in public, private and charter schools.
I am also a competing piper and a member of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association

Past booked events

October 2026

24

Saturday

Birthday Party

1:30pm - 2:30pm

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Royse City, TX

August 2026

05

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 10:15am

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Avinger, TX

March 2026

17

Tuesday

Retirement Community Event

5:00pm - 5:45pm

•

Athens, TX

February 2026

28

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 1:30pm

•

Hawkins, TX

10

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

January 2026

23

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 2:45pm

•

Dallas, TX

November 2025

15

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 10:00pm

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Quitman, TX

15

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

4:30pm - 5:15pm

•

Tyler, TX

May 2025

03

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:00pm

•

Bullard, TX

January 2025

04

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Homer, LA

November 2024

23

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Hemphill, TX

September 2024

13

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

March 2024

10

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:00pm

•

Buffalo, TX

December 2023

08

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:45am

•

Tyler, TX

October 2023

21

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 3:15pm

•

Tyler, TX

21

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

9:30am - 10:30am

•

Tyler, TX

August 2023

29

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Haughton, LA

28

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

9:30am - 9:45am

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Pollok, TX

June 2023

16

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:30pm

•

Malakoff, TX

January 2023

21

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 11:00am

•

Ringgold, LA

November 2022

04

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 3:00pm

•

Tyler, TX

September 2022

17

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 11:00am

•

Nacogdoches, TX

May 2022

14

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Tyler, TX

March 2022

17

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Royse City, TX

February 2022

12

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 11:00am

•

Tyler, TX

January 2022

23

Sunday

Wedding Reception

3:30pm - 7:30pm

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Tyler, TX

08

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:30pm - 4:00pm

•

Benton, LA

December 2021

04

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 12:00pm

•

Livingston, TX

November 2021

14

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

5:00pm - 5:30pm

•

Grapevine, TX

October 2021

27

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:30pm

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Dallas, TX

15

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:30am

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Ardmore, OK

04

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 11:30am

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Dallas, TX

03

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Colleyville, TX

September 2021

11

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

7:30am - 7:45am

•

Garland, TX

August 2021

18

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Grand Prairie, TX

03

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 11:00am

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Haughton, LA

June 2021

13

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00pm - 11:15pm

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Shreveport, LA

06

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:30am - 11:45am

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Nacogdoches, TX

May 2021

29

Saturday

Personal Occasion

3:00pm - 3:45pm

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Lone Oak, TX

April 2021

24

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 4:30pm

•

Dallas, TX

24

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:30am - 12:15pm

•

Dallas, TX

09

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:45pm

•

Jacksonville, TX

March 2021

26

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

4:30pm - 4:45pm

•

Tyler, TX

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Gladewater, TX

17

Wednesday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

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Bossier City, LA

13

Saturday

Product Promotion

12:00pm - 1:00pm

•

Dallas, TX

February 2021

11

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Jefferson, TX

December 2020

01

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:30pm - 4:30pm

•

Henderson, TX

November 2020

20

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Plain Dealing, LA

13

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Bellmead, TX

March 2019

10

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:30pm

•

Arp, TX

January 2017

02

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 1:00pm

•

Mineola, TX

June 2016

25

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:30am

•

Tyler, TX

April 2016

09

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:15am

•

Garrison, TX

December 2015

11

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:00pm

•

Shreveport, LA

September 2014

06

Saturday

Funeral Service

1:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Longview, TX

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