Richard Kean - Texas Professional Bagpiper
Overview
My name is Richard Kean and I am a professional bagpiper living in the Houston area. I have been playing the bagpipes for 30 years and perform music at a very high standard. In addition to bringing an experienced respect for the Scottish musical tradition I wear the traditional Scottish attire for events. If possible I will play any requested song and I am more than happy to speak with you regarding any questions you may have about using the bagpipes at a service or event.
Reviews
46 reviews
R W.
July 4, 2025Rehearsal Dinner
Richard came to help us celebrate our son’s Rehearsal dinner and was the grand entrance to start the night off! Everyone loved it! Richard was professional and very good!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Michael M. C.
October 9, 2023Touch of Class
Richard was Excellent! His presence added a touch of class to 20+ year golf tournament by piping in the sponsors and then piping as the first golfers teed off.......
Your booking is very simple and prompt.
Thank you
M. Colescott
Hired as: Bagpiper
Richard Kean - Texas Professional Bagpiper
You are very welcome! It was a pleasure playing for you and thank you for being out the traditional Toast to the Piper!
Jennifer J.
September 15, 2019Wonderful!
Mr. Kean was super friendly, punctual and polite. He did such an amazing job at our wedding. The entire day was chaotic but he was calm and went with the flow. Everyone loved him and kept telling me how much they enjoyed him being there. I want to say thank you for everything. For making our wedding extra special.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Mackenzie B.
March 16, 2026Excellent Performer
Richard arrived early and was very friendly. His knowledge about this history of the instrument alone was very impressive. We truly enjoyed having him at our event and will hire him in the future for more celebrations for cooperate and personal.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Richard Kean - Texas Professional Bagpiper
Thank you! It was a delight to play for you and the residents :)
Tiffany S.
December 14, 2025Made the event very special
On time. Very professional and courteous. Could ask for anything better!
Thanks you from all my dad's friends in family that was in attendance ♥️
Hired as: Bagpiper
Booking information
Price range: $250 - 1000
Languages: English
Gig length: 20 - 120 minutes
What to expect
Professional quality piper with 30 years experience.
About
Richard lives in Houston Texas and performs with the St. Thomas Alumni Pipe band. He also has a strong interest in contemporary bagpiping and performs with the contemporary folk band Poor Man’s Fortune, and the celtic rock band Jiggernaut.
Richard participate in the community and offers lessons and regularly performs at weddings and other ceremonial events. Oh, and if you ask nice he might even make you a bagpipe
All of these endeavors share a common goal; to allow Richard to express his love of bagpipes and their music and to continue the development of bagpipes in new settings.
Additional booking notes
The Highland Bagpipe is a very loud instrument and general does not require any sound equipment. A short amount of time should be allowed for the pipes to warm up prior to the performance and due to the volume, a suitable space.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2026
13
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:00am - 10:00am
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Bryan, TX
08
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
Bryan, TX
March 2026
15
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:15pm
•
Cat Spring, TX
12
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Webster, TX
November 2025
30
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 1:45pm
•
Cypress, TX
08
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 10:45am
•
College Station, TX
06
Thursday
School Assembly
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Bellaire, TX
August 2025
02
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Montgomery, TX
June 2025
27
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
8:00pm - 8:15pm
•
Houston, TX
April 2025
22
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
•
League City, TX
10
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 12:00pm
•
Houston, TX
01
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Devers, TX
March 2025
24
Monday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Round Rock, TX
January 2025
31
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:30pm
•
Needville, TX
28
Tuesday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Spring, TX
23
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Spring, TX
August 2024
01
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 10:30am
•
Houston, TX
June 2024
01
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:15pm
•
Houston, TX
April 2024
26
Friday
Personal Occasion
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Katy, TX
March 2024
15
Friday
Sporting Event
1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Spring, TX
January 2024
30
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:45am
•
Richmond, TX
December 2023
15
Friday
House Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Houston, TX
October 2023
02
Monday
Corporate Event
7:30am - 8:00am
•
Magnolia, TX
September 2023
08
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:30pm
•
Houston, TX
May 2023
27
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Huffman, TX
April 2023
15
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Houston, TX
15
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
San Leon, TX
01
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Houston, TX
March 2023
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Seabrook, TX
18
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Cypress, TX
17
Friday
House Party
10:30am - 10:45am
•
Houston, TX
February 2023
18
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Coldspring, TX
16
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Spring, TX
January 2023
21
Saturday
Cultural Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Montgomery, TX
November 2022
30
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Rosenberg, TX
10
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:45pm
•
Conroe, TX
October 2022
08
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Sugar Land, TX
September 2022
16
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
•
League City, TX
April 2022
04
Monday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Austin, TX
03
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:00pm
•
Galveston, TX
March 2022
09
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 10:45am
•
Houston, TX
February 2022
11
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Austin, TX
January 2022
25
Tuesday
House Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Smithville, TX
September 2021
14
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
•
Houston, TX
11
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Shepherd, TX
June 2021
18
Friday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Richmond, TX
11
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 1:45pm
•
Houston, TX
May 2021
21
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
•
Porter, TX
15
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Port Lavaca, TX
April 2021
13
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
8:30am - 8:45am
•
The Woodlands, TX
March 2021
01
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Dayton, TX
September 2020
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 11:15am
•
Austin, TX
18
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Wharton, TX
June 2020
03
Wednesday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Pflugerville, TX
February 2020
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Houston, TX
20
Thursday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Houston, TX
13
Thursday
Corporate Event
9:00pm - 9:15pm
•
Galveston, TX
January 2020
18
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Pasadena, TX
October 2019
10
Thursday
House Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Houston, TX
September 2019
13
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Bryan, TX
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Houston, TX
August 2019
31
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 6:45pm
•
Conroe, TX
28
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Baytown, TX
March 2019
17
Sunday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Houston, TX
15
Friday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 4:15pm
•
Lakeway, TX
September 2018
30
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
San Augustine, TX
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Houston, TX
July 2018
28
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 11:45am
•
Montgomery, TX
April 2018
06
Friday
School Assembly
9:00am - 9:30am
•
The Woodlands, TX
February 2018
24
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Conroe, TX
November 2017
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Oakhurst, TX
10
Friday
Fundraiser
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Katy, TX
September 2017
30
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Tomball, TX
16
Saturday
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
10:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Spring, TX
July 2017
16
Sunday
Birthday (Adult)
1:00pm - 1:45pm
•
Pasadena, TX
June 2017
02
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30pm - 10:15pm
•
Houston, TX
May 2017
14
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Blessing, TX
April 2017
22
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Houston, TX
November 2015
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Houston, TX
Set list
Includes but not limited to:
Scotland the Brave, Amazing Grace, Highland Cathedral, and many more. Please ask! Special request always considered.
Influences and inspiration
Chieftans, The Black Watch
Setup requirements
Mic and PA if speaking required in large area