- Northbrook, IL
- Bagpiper
- Contact for rates
John/Sandy K. said
“So happy he was available and willing to travel here for the service. ”
Steve Moore, piper
Piping at The Dawson, Chicago 3/11/2017
Amazing Grace
Playing with a friend for the wedding of one of our students
Playing at the installation of the new ELCA Bishop
Playing at my brother's wedding
Playing at my friend's wedding in Cancun!
Playing on the patio of The Dawson for St. Patrick's Day 2016
Opening for Gaelic Storm at House of Blues, Chicago, March 2017
Playing for the dedication of the Third Space at Lakeview Presbyterian
Overview
I'm a top-level bagpiper with over 25 years of experience, and I'm happy to play for your event. I have experience playing at weddings, funerals, conventions, parties, and many other occasions. I can bring a good look, a good sound, and a good impression that will add the right touch to your event.
Reviews
13 reviews
Michael M.
December 28, 2025Memorial service
Perfect. Wanted very short engagement. All attendants were impressed.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Jennifer B.
January 28, 2025Burns Night Party Success!
Patrick (who shares an account with Steve) was a hit at my party!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Beverly C.
September 15, 2024Celebration of Life
Five stars very moving and touching the hearts of our guest. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house the bagpipe was a beautiful ending and people stated what a beautiful tribute to my husband
Hired as: Bagpiper
Lisa P.
August 15, 2024Great Experience!
We greatly appreciated having Patrick at our event! He arrived with plenty of time for set up, was gracious with the everyone running the event and was very professional. We'll definitely reach out if we ever have a need for a Chicago based bagpiper.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Doug G.
June 25, 2023Recommended
Steve played during my daughters wedding reception and was a big hit! Thank you.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
About
I learned to play the bagpipes as a youth in Canada, went to college in the US on a Music/Scottish Arts scholarship, and I've competed at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow with one of the top bands. Currently playing with the City of Chicago Pipe Band's grade 2 band and leading its grade 4 band.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2026
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Chicago, IL
March 2026
14
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Wilmette, IL
14
Saturday
House Party
9:30am - 9:45am
•
Chicago, IL
February 2026
14
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:30pm - 3:45pm
•
Park Ridge, IL
December 2025
23
Tuesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
21
Sunday
Worship Service
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Elmhurst, IL
March 2025
15
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Lincolnshire, IL
08
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
February 2025
22
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
22
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Lake Forest, IL
January 2025
25
Saturday
Cocktail Party
9:00pm - 9:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
October 2024
04
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
September 2024
01
Sunday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Roselle, IL
August 2024
14
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Chicago, IL
June 2023
28
Wednesday
Surprise
12:30pm - 1:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
24
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 6:45pm
•
Chicago, IL
04
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Lisle, IL
March 2023
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
17
Friday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
17
Friday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 3:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
16
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
September 2022
24
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:30am
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Skokie, IL
February 2022
26
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Skokie, IL
November 2021
19
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 12:00pm
•
Stickney, IL
March 2021
13
Saturday
Product Promotion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
September 2020
29
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Algonquin, IL
06
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Lake Bluff, IL
September 2019
21
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Northfield, IL
July 2019
13
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Oak Brook, IL
July 2018
07
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
March 2018
17
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:15pm
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Glendale Heights, IL
17
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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Chicago, IL
12
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
March 2017
18
Saturday
Funeral Luncheon
11:00am - 12:00pm
17
Friday
Beacon Tavern St. Patrick's Day
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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