Robert Burn's Birthday
Live from Kilronan Castle, Ireland
Braveheart theme on Uilleann Pipes
Highland CATHEDRAL
Queensferry, Scotland
Highlands Country Club Wedding
Georgia Wedding
Highlands NC Wedding
Graduation 2025 University of North Carolina
A wedding in the Nantahla National forest 11/2025
I have been piping professionally in the Highlands, NC area since 1988. I am a full time musician; devoting all my time to practice and performance. I have earned prizes for piping competitions at many events in the USA and Canada. I have studied piping with the finest pipers in Scotland.
11 reviews
Jimmie S. C.
May 13, 2026Michael's playing was the perfect addition to our small intimate wedding ceremony. He played the Uilleann Pipes and played them wonderfully. Will definitely hire him for our next event!
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Nancy S.
April 29, 2026Excellent experience! Piper Major Michael Waters was responsive, professional, and a very talented, seasoned piper. He even adjusted and traveled to Greenville, SC after our Asheville venue canceled just weeks before the wedding. So grateful!
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Lillian
April 10, 2026Pipe Major Michael was the perfect thing to add to our special day! Could not recommend a better bag piper
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Sheila A.
March 11, 2026Michael played at my mother’s memorial service. He assisted in selecting the music, and had wonderful suggestions. Hearing “Amazing Grace” on the pipes at the graveside service was very special and a wonderful memory for my family.
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Kristin C.
September 14, 2025He did an excellent job. It was really appreciated.
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Price range: $250 minumum
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 20 - 120 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Full Liability Insurance for every event
I dress for each performance in full Celtic Regalia. I provide professional world class bagpipe music.
I have been piping professionally for almost 50 years. I have retired from teaching music at Western Carolina University and now devote all my time to practicing and performing music on the great highland bagpipes.
I was fortunate to study with some of the greatest pipers of the 20th century: Seamus MacNeill and Duncan Johnstone. I was pipe major of Highlands NC Pipes and Drums for 35 years. I have a very busy performing schedule. I enjoy this.
I carry all I need.
Friday
Welcome Back Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
Canongate HS graduation
10:30am - 12:30pm
Friday
Chatooga Club Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
Wedding
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Black Mountain, NC
Saturday
Bobby Jones Tournament
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday
Wedding
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday
Member Guest Tournament
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
Member Guest Tournament
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Monday
Anniversary Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Greenville, SC
Monday
Memorial Day
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friday
Wedding
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Thursday
Graduation Celebration
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
Emmaus Walk
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Chatooga CLub Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
UNCA GRADUATIONS
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Ooltewah, TN
Saturday
Langella Wedding
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:15pm
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Greenville, SC
Friday
Anniversary Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
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Lawrenceville, GA
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 1:45pm
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Toccoa, GA
Friday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
Wedding
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday
Firefighter Funeral
10:30am - 12:00pm
Saturday
Birthday Party
10:30am - 11:00am
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Clemson, SC
Saturday
Emmaus Walk
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:30am
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Morristown, TN
Sunday
Tartans Museum Burns Supper
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday
Burn's Supper Scotssman Public House
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Burn Supper Tartans Museum
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Friday
Burns Supper
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
New Year Paty
3:30pm - 6:00pm
Monday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Hendersonville, NC
Friday
Graduation UNCA
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 11:00am
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Cumming, GA
Friday
WCU Homecoming Parade
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Monday
First Responders Benefit
8:00am - 9:30am
Sunday
First Responders Benefit
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Castle Wedding
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
Wedding
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
Emmaus Walk
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Wedding Banner Elk NC
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturday
Member Guest Golf Torunament
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thursday
Member Guest Golf Torunament
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Fountain Inn, SC
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30pm - 1:00am (Sun)
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Jacksboro, TN
Friday
Memorial Service
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
Bobby Jones Golf Turnament
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Lake Toxaway Wedding
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday
Olde Edwards Inn Highlands, NC
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday
Member Guest Golf Torunament
10:00am - 11:00am
Saturday
Funeral Franklin, NC
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday
Private Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday
Wedding Old Edwards Inn Highlands, NC
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
Funeral Waynesville, NC
10:30am - 2:00pm
Friday
Wedding
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Hartwell, GA
Friday
Welcome Back Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
Canongate HS Graduation
10:00am - 1:00pm
Monday
Memorial Day Service
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Monday
American Legion
10:00am - 11:30am
Saturday
Methodist Walk
8:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Wedding
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
Funeral Burnsville, NC
9:00am - 10:00am
Friday
Law Enforcement Memorial
11:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday
Castle. Ladyhawk Wedding
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Saturday
Graduation
9:30am - 1:00pm
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Atlanta, GA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Anderson, SC
Thursday
Funeral Service
All-day event
Monday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 4:45pm
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Simpsonville, SC
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Spartanburg, SC
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Powell, TN
Saturday
Chapel Hill Funeral
All-day event
Monday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Knoxville, TN
Sunday
St Patrick Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
Wild Wing Cafe
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Daddy Mac Tavern
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
Holiday Party
9:00am - 10:30am
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Greenville, SC
Saturday
Roar Clemson St Patrick's Day
All-day event
Thursday
Funeral Townsend, TN
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
Emmaus Walk
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Rogers Funeral
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sunday
Burns Supper
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Robert Burns Supper
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday
Burns Supper
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Robert Burns Supper
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Leicester, NC
Saturday
Worship Service
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Hendersonville, NC
Saturday
Wedding Old Edwards Inn Highlands, NC
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Friday
UNCA Graduation
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 2:45pm
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Blountville, TN
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Piedmont, SC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Rock Hill, SC
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Townsend, TN
Saturday
Member Guest Golf Tournament
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday
Member Guest Golf Tournament
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
Wedding
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Monday
Birthday Party
11:00am - 11:30am
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Seymour, TN
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Bobby Jones Golf Tournament
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:15pm
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Seneca, SC
Saturday
Member Guest Golf Tournament
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Monday
Wedding
9:30am - 12:00pm
Saturday
Wedding
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Funeral
9:00am - 11:30am
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Roebuck, SC
Sunday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Acworth, GA
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 10:30am
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Greeneville, TN
I play traditional bagpipe music from Scotland and Ireland : Marches, Jigs, Strathspeys, Reels, Hornpipes, as well as song adaptations.
My piping style comes from my teacher; Duncan Johnstone of Glasgow Scotland. Other influences are Mahler, Mozart, and PDQ Bach.
Water, no ice.
Bagpiper