- Raleigh, NC
- Bagpiper
- $200 – $1,200 per event
Fr. N. H. said
“Mr. Hudson served as the bagpiper for our short parish procession on Palm Sunday 2026. He was a professional in every sense of the word and we'd be happy to use him again. ”
Pipe Major Andy Simpson
Beautiful Barn Wedding
Marine Corps Highland Games
Homecoming picture for the Black River Presbyterian Church
A beautiful day for a beach wedding
You're never too young to learn about piping!
Playing for arriving wedding guests
Playing for UNC-W Graduations
Overview
I am a professionally-trained Scots Guards bagpiper who is proficient in all aspects of the Highland bagpipes. I have been performing for special events (weddings, receptions, dinners, funerals, birthday parties, and more) in the Wilmington, NC area for the past 25 years. I am a professional open piper who is also the Pipe Major to Wilmington's Port City Pipes and Drums.
Reviews
19 reviews
Allyson L.
December 7, 2025Unique Ceremony Music
Andy and his wife played at our wedding and they were absolutely outstanding. Their music made my husband feel right at home, the songs were perfect and added a truly special touch to our day. We can’t thank them enough for making our celebration unforgettable. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for talented, heartfelt bagpipe music.
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Joe I.
July 30, 2024Authentic performance
We had 35 guests for the bagpipe performance with dinner following. Our guests were blown away and it made for an incredibly special evening.
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Danny T.
October 1, 2022Great Job
Very professional and did an amazing job!
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Joyce M.
May 9, 2022Excellent job.
Arrived on time. Beautifully played.
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Pipe Major Andy Simpson
Thank you Joyce . Your husband was a remarkable man ! Great memorial service.
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $200
What to expect
I play a variety of reels, jigs, strathspeys, marches, slow airs, and more. The event I'm hired for dictates the music I play.
At funerals, the music is appropriate and usually, the tunes are suggested by the family.
At weddings, I work with the bride (or wedding coordinator) to determine the tunes for arriving guests, the seating of the Grandmothers and Mothers, the bridesmaids, and the arrival of the bride. Joyful, happy tunes are played upon the pronouncement of the couple, and continue while the guests are leaving for the reception. I have, at times, led the bride and groom into the reception area with a resounding tune. Only a set of bagpipes can present such an enchanting grand entrance!
At birthday parties, I have surprised many, many people on their special day. The looks on their faces are priceless! I am mostly requested because the guest of honor loves the pipes and my presence adds to the magic of the day. They also love my Scottish accent.
I have also played for events where a "shock factor" is desired. Bagpiping is different and loud - it fits the bill.
About
I was born in Scotland and served in the Queen's Regiment of the Scots Guards where I learned to play the bagpipes in the authentic tradition of the Guards - to become a ceremonial piper. Every year I return to my native homeland to re-experience the Scottish piping scene and to link up with bagpipe professionals for the latest information and tunes. I have been playing in Southeastern North Carolina for 25 years, celebrating hundreds of birthdays, celebrations of life, parties, and more. I also teach the bagpipes at a very reasonable price, students starting as young as ten. Experience has given me a huge repertoire of tunes for all occasions. Bagpipes played at their best to make your special event the happiest day of your life.
Additional booking notes
I don't need any sort of stage, electricity, sound system, etc. My pipes and I are a complete unit and are free to roam throughout any event.
Services offered
Past booked events
November 2025
29
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Beaufort, NC
September 2025
27
Saturday
Sporting Event
8:00am - 9:00am
•
Atlantic Beach, NC
January 2025
11
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:30am
•
Wilmington, NC
October 2024
12
Saturday
Sporting Event
7:30am - 9:00am
•
Atlantic Beach, NC
July 2024
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Wrightsville Beach, NC
27
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:30pm - 4:30pm
•
New Bern, NC
October 2023
15
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Nichols, SC
September 2023
09
Saturday
Sporting Event
8:00am - 9:00am
•
Atlantic Beach, NC
October 2022
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Wilmington, NC
September 2022
17
Saturday
Corporate Event
9:00am - 9:30am
•
Atlantic Beach, NC
03
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Topsail Beach, NC
April 2022
23
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Oak Island, NC
23
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Atkinson, NC
March 2022
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Swansboro, NC
January 2022
19
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Jacksonville, NC
August 2021
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:30pm - 12:15am (Sun)
•
Arapahoe, NC
April 2021
27
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Castle Hayne, NC
16
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
•
Southport, NC
November 2019
29
Friday
House Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Castle Hayne, NC
October 2019
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
05
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:45pm
•
Wilmington, NC
June 2019
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Wilmington, NC
August 2018
12
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Mullins, SC
June 2018
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Wrightsville Beach, NC
May 2018
20
Sunday
Worship Service
8:30am - 11:00am
•
Wilmington, NC
April 2018
07
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Wilmington, NC
March 2018
17
Saturday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Wilmington, NC
August 2017
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Wilmington, NC
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Wilmington, NC
May 2017
29
Monday
Holiday Party (Other)
10:00am - 10:30am
•
Wilmington, NC
April 2017
16
Sunday
Religious Celebration
10:00am - 10:30am
•
Wilmington, NC
08
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:30pm - 5:15pm
•
Surf City, NC
March 2017
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Newport, NC
January 2017
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30am - 2:45am
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
November 2016
19
Saturday
Personal Occasion
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Wilmington, NC
18
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 11:45am
•
New Bern, NC
May 2016
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Topsail Beach, NC
January 2016
31
Sunday
Religious Celebration
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Leland, NC
December 2015
22
Tuesday
Birthday (Adult)
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Emerald Isle, NC
November 2015
23
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Swansboro, NC
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Jacksonville, NC
September 2015
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Surf City, NC
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
Wilmington, NC
11
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
8:30am - 9:30am
•
Castle Hayne, NC
June 2015
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
Wilmington, NC
May 2015
11
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:30am
•
New Bern, NC
09
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Wilmington, NC
April 2015
21
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Little River, SC
March 2015
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Wrightsville Beach, NC
November 2014
06
Thursday
Fundraiser
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Wilmington, NC
October 2014
25
Saturday
Restaurant
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Wilmington, NC
February 2014
27
Thursday
Other
3:00pm - 3:15pm
•
Wilmington, NC
Setup requirements
None
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