Toronto Bagpiper

Toronto, ON

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Travels up to 30 miles

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I'm Ian, The Toronto Bagpiper. I've been a professional bagpiper for over 30 years, with a repertoire that ranges from traditional pipe music to classic rock, from stern solemnity to total hilarity. With advance notice I can play almost any song that you request! I would love to play at your event.

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Reviews

7 reviews

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Donna A.

November 7, 2022

Talented, Funny, An Event We'll Always Remember!

Ian, you are a star! Thank you so much for making Elaine's retirement lunch one she -- and the rest of us -- will never forget. Elaine felt special and also appreciated which was our sincerest goal. Thank you!

Ian was super responsive and helped us design an experience that was really unforgettable. Ian lead our group of 20 through the busy streets of downtown Toronto -- in the middle of the day -- to our restaurant and retirement celebration. Ian was really funny and even engaged the passersby on the way there. My colleague Elaine is Scottish and the experience meant a lot to her.

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Alanna M.

March 5, 2022
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Brought a piece of Scotland to my father's funeral.

Ian Goodtimes was an excellent piper and played the songs we requested for my father's funeral. He was friendly, professional, accommodating and respectful of the day. He lead the family into an old song by Vera Lynn "We'll meet again" and brought out his guitar so we could all sing along. My father was 98 when he passed and he would have loved to hear the pipes playing that day. I highly recommend Ian and happy to give him a 5 star rating. Thank you! Alanna McQuaid

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Michael C.

June 25, 2018
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Crowd-pleasing performer

Toronto Bagpiper was very good on the pipes and helped to make our wedding a truly unique event. There was a mix up with timing and he had to leave early which was unfortunate but he still put on a great show. I would recommend Toronto Bagpiper and would hire him again.

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Glenn S.

January 13, 2016
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Awesome!

We used the Toronto Bagpiper for our wedding, and he was absolutely fantastic! We had no rehearsal before the wedding, so we were kind of winging a lot of it on the day, and he had no problem with that. He showed up half an hour before we were due to start, we explained to him briefly what we would like, and he nailed it, no problem. And to top it off, he led us out from the ceremony playing an excellent rendition of "Lick It Up" by Kiss, which we had arranged with him a few weeks before. A great musician who was very professional and very easy to deal with. I would highly recommend him!

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Sandy M.

March 26, 2014

Beautiful funeral music

Ian"The Toronto Bagpiper" was contracted to play at my father' s funeral. He was very professional and helpful at a most difficult time. He worked with the family to determine what type of music would be most appropriate and suggested the best times in the service for the bagpipes. The music he played was haunting and beautiful. As a result the funeral was exactly what we wanted for a well loved father.We couldn't have done it without the Toronto Bagpiper

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: French, German

Gig length: 10 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Expect one friendly and professional bagpiper.

About

My name is Ian Goodtimes and I am the Toronto Bagpiper. I've played weddings, parties, and special events across Canada and all over the world including performing for a year at Tokyo Disneyland and shows at The Edinburgh Festival. My pipes have taken me to Dubai, Cyprus, and all throughout Europe. I most recently can be seen in the Bud light cheer campaign.
I've piped for the Governor General, the Prime Minister and was, for several years, the Official Bagpiper for The Toronto Blue Jays.
I come complete with traditional kilt outfit, and offer a range of moods from stern solemnity to total hilarity.
Testimonials can be found on my website.
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If you'd like to add some pomp and ceremony to your event with the stirring sounds of the Scottish Highlands contact me.

Some of my past clients include:
Bud Lite
Alexander Keiths
Mill Street Brew Pub
Air Canada
Supersonic Creative Inc
Circus Orange
Beams International Spirits
Samuel Peter Fleming WPICC
Cestar College of Business
Angus Glen Golf Course
Beamsville Harvest Festival
U of T
OPSEU - LCBO
Flip Event and Meeting Planning INC
Praxis Ad Agency
As well many private memorials, celebrations of life, birthdays and weddings.

Additional booking notes

Please bear in mind that bagpipes are LOUD! Indoors they are best served in a ceremonial capacity, for example piping in a guest of honour/bride. Playing outside the event works quite well as guests arrive, it also helps folks find the venue.

Services offered

Past booked events

March 2024

13

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

9:00am - 11:00am

Toronto, ON

January 2024

18

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:30am - 12:00pm

York, ON

February 2022

18

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:15pm

Toronto, ON

June 2018

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Toronto, ON

June 2016

25

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Guelph, ON

September 2015

18

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)

Toronto, ON

Set list

Typically I play traditional Scottish Marches & whatnot however I am capable of playing just about any tune that you can think of. Here are some of the usual tunes that I play.
-Scotland the Brave
-Highland Wedding
-Highland Cathedral
-Amazing Grace
-Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? ( yes this one gets a lot of requests ?!?!)
-Marys Wedding

Influences and inspiration

I'm influenced by traditional Scottish bagpipe music & contemporary pop & rock music.

Setup requirements

I can play just about anywhere

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