The Southern Piper

Top Performer

Collinsville, MS

$150 – $350 per event

Travels up to 175 miles

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Overview

I am a bagpiper located in East Central Mississippi and am available to pipe for funerals, weddings, memorial services, special events, parties and at many other types of events. I specialize in military and military style funerals and memorial services as well as all types of weddings, from small informal gatherings to large formal church weddings. To add that special sound of the pipes to your event, please call me. I am available on short notice


Reviews

19 reviews

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Jerry O.

February 27, 2026
Verified review

Professional

Definitely a professional at what he does. His suggestions based on his years of experience were the perfect match for what the family wanted. Highly recommended!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Allison M.

October 21, 2024
Verified review

Excellent experience

I hired JB to play at the Graveside Service for a relative. While I don't play the bagpipe, I am well versed in music. JB is a professional player, who charges very reasonable price for his service. Very nice and dependable! He was great about giving recommendations of songs that would sound good with pipes for my Gig. I highly recommend JB for your next event!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Holly S.

October 8, 2023
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Wedding Bagpipes

I hired John to play the bagpipes at our wedding. He was wonderful! He was very responsive and was willing to play the songs we asked for. He was flexible and easy to work with during the planning phase of our wedding, and he had lots of great recommendations for our ceremony! His performance was fabulous, and all of our wedding guests were so impressed! It was so cool to add the touch of bagpipes to our wedding ceremony, and I am so happy that John was willing to play for us! Thank you, John!

Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music


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Leigh J.

October 1, 2023
Verified review

Amazing!

John was the perfect addition to my family reunion. Not only is he an amazing bagpiper, he taught us about the bagpipe. My family loved him! I highly recommend John for all you bagpipe needs.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Karen S.

May 21, 2023
Verified review

Southern Piper Wedding Music.

The Southern Piper was fantastic. He did a great job. Everyone really enjoyed the music. I would highly recommend him if you’re needing bagpipes.

Hired as: Bagpiper

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Booking information

Price range: $150 – $350 per event

Languages: English

Services offered

Past booked events

September 2026

19

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:30pm - 5:30pm

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Florence, MS

August 2026

18

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm

•

Tuscaloosa, AL

February 2026

28

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Birmingham, AL

13

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Magnolia, MS

January 2026

06

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 1:15pm

•

Hattiesburg, MS

November 2025

23

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Big Creek, MS

August 2025

01

Friday

House Party

7:30pm - 8:15pm

•

Jackson, MS

May 2025

31

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Gallion, AL

October 2024

01

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 1:00pm

•

Meridian, MS

June 2024

04

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Ellisville, MS

October 2023

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Tuscaloosa, AL

September 2023

30

Saturday

House Party

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Puckett, MS

07

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 10:15am

•

Jackson, MS

August 2023

19

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:30pm

•

Clinton, MS

May 2023

20

Saturday

Wedding Reception

2:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Summit, MS

March 2023

09

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 1:30pm

•

Columbia, MS

February 2023

26

Sunday

Birthday Party

1:30pm - 3:00pm

•

Stringer, MS

22

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 12:30pm

•

McComb, MS

May 2022

05

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 1:15pm

•

Hattiesburg, MS

February 2022

03

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

4:30pm - 5:00pm

•

Columbus, MS

January 2022

15

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 12:00pm

•

Hamilton, MS

November 2021

24

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 11:00am

•

Anguilla, MS

July 2021

03

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Jackson, MS

May 2021

22

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:30pm

•

Hermanville, MS

14

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Tuscaloosa, AL

March 2020

14

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:30pm

•

Jackson, MS

06

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Flowood, MS

July 2019

06

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Columbus, MS

January 2019

19

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Natchez, MS

December 2018

08

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

9:30pm - 11:30pm

•

Starkville, MS

02

Sunday

Grand Opening

1:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Houston, MS

November 2018

17

Saturday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Vicksburg, MS

October 2018

28

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 2:45pm

•

Inverness, MS

July 2018

02

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:30am - 12:00pm

•

Natchez, MS

April 2018

07

Saturday

Wedding Reception

3:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Biloxi, MS

September 2017

23

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Tuscaloosa, AL

April 2017

06

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

9:00pm - 9:30pm

•

Jackson, MS

August 2016

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Tuscaloosa, AL

18

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 2:00pm

•

Lucedale, MS

August 2015

23

Sunday

Birthday (Adult)

1:00pm - 1:30pm

•

Philadelphia, MS

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