Overview
I help celebrate life with you - be that via tears or beers. With a deep understanding of the power of music, particularly the unique & stirring sound of the pipes, I offer a professional attitude to every gig, always striving for the music to help make the occasion.
Contact me for pipes for your wedding, birthday party, grand opening, bar/bat mitzvah, festival, fair, church event, or funeral. Piping since 1981, with award winning Shrine bands in hundreds of parades, competitions, and performances, I can help make your special occasion even more memorable! Ask about my 'combo' program of piping with singing Irish/ Scottish songs on guitar/ harmonica & check out my CD “Pipes for the People”
Reviews
25 reviews
Deborah N.
June 14, 2026Fun, accommodating person!
Great guy, very personable and performance was a highlight of event.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Kaitlyn P.
March 25, 2026The best!!! Can’t say thank you enough
Johnny is the best. He came to the house for a gathering and everyone was delighted. His talent, cheer and general demeanor made for the best addition. Saving his info for sure. Cant recommend enough! Thank you Johnny!!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Kimberly F.
December 10, 2025Johnny pipes well!
Johnny was timely and braved the bitter cold to provide a meaningful tribute to my sisters passing. I am grateful.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Susan M.
June 21, 2025Not a dry eye in the church
Fantastic and professional service! Thank you so much Piper Johnny for giving my mom a grand send off!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Erin E. N.
March 5, 2025Help
Does anyone know how to get in touch with him besides here? I seem to not get a response from him, and would really like to hire him.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Booking information
Past booked events
June 2026
13
Saturday
House Party
2:30pm - 2:45pm
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Aurora, IL
March 2026
19
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Oak Lawn, IL
15
Sunday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 8:15pm
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Chicago, IL
14
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 5:45pm
•
Downers Grove, IL
November 2025
26
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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Alsip, IL
June 2025
07
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:00am - 9:30am
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Chicago, IL
March 2025
16
Sunday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Harwood Heights, IL
14
Friday
Holiday Party
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Hickory Hills, IL
February 2025
13
Thursday
Convention/Trade Show
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Schaumburg, IL
November 2024
26
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Bourbonnais, IL
16
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:30am
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Olympia Fields, IL
September 2024
16
Monday
Personal Occasion
10:30am - 11:30am
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Joliet, IL
August 2024
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Frankfort, IL
May 2024
06
Monday
Holiday Party
5:30pm - 5:45pm
•
Shorewood, IL
March 2024
16
Saturday
House Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
15
Friday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Joliet, IL
February 2024
12
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00am - 3:15am
•
Kankakee, IL
January 2024
26
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Valparaiso, IN
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:15pm
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Olympia Fields, IL
November 2023
25
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 12:00pm
•
Alsip, IL
September 2023
23
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 2:15pm
•
Tinley Park, IL
June 2023
23
Friday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 6:00pm
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Fair Oaks, IN
02
Friday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Addison, IL
March 2023
17
Friday
Holiday Party
2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Joliet, IL
16
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Chicago, IL
11
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Willow Springs, IL
11
Saturday
House Party
4:30pm - 4:45pm
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Park Ridge, IL
January 2023
16
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Kankakee, IL
December 2022
03
Saturday
Quinceañera
8:00pm - 8:15pm
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Chicago Ridge, IL
June 2022
30
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
•
Alsip, IL
March 2022
12
Saturday
Holiday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Lockport, IL
12
Saturday
House Party
10:00am - 10:30am
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St John, IN
05
Saturday
House Party
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Western Springs, IL
January 2022
01
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Valparaiso, IN
October 2021
08
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 2:15pm
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Tinley Park, IL
September 2021
03
Friday
Retirement Community Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Chicago, IL
August 2021
02
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Elwood, IL
July 2021
31
Saturday
House Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Oak Park, IL
June 2021
09
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 11:45am
•
Alsip, IL
May 2021
08
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Crown Point, IN
March 2021
13
Saturday
Virtual Event
7:00pm - 7:15pm
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Chicago, IL
13
Saturday
Product Promotion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
February 2021
22
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:00pm - 5:15pm
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Merrillville, IN
September 2020
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Chicago, IL
July 2020
25
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
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Evergreen Park, IL
December 2019
07
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
•
Portage, IN
July 2019
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Tinley Park, IL
March 2019
17
Sunday
Dinner Party
4:30pm - 4:45pm
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Homer Glen, IL
16
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Mokena, IL
April 2018
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
La Grange, IL
March 2017
17
Friday
Holiday Party (Other)
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Chicago, IL