I am a professional ceremonial bagpiper and performer available for hire in and around Birmingham, Alabama, and throughout the southeastern United States. I am available to perform for weddings, funerals and memorial services, anniversary parties, birthdays, family reunions, recitals and educational demonstrations, and any festive event that may call for a piper.
I am currently the state of Alabama's only fully professional Bagpiper and I have been performing throughout the Southeast for more than two decades. In addition to solo bookings, I also perform throughout the region with the Birmingham-based Celtic rock band Jasper Coal and I am the Pipe Major and Director of the Ian Sturrock Memorial Pipe Band.
As a recording artist, professional musician and entertainer, instructor, composer and arranger, award-winning soloist, and the director of a prize-winning pipe band, piping is not just my livelihood, it is my life. Don't trust your special day to a hobbyist. Hire a professional.
What is my fee?
Wedding Packages Starting at $300
Funeral Packages Starting at $275
Wedding Prelude Special Only $200
Other Packages Starting at $250
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What my clients have to say...
You're a true gem.
— Elizabeth and Alan Hunter
It was as close to perfect as a son could want and the family is forever in your debt.
— Joe Farley
Ryan, you really made the event. Everyone was blown away by you. Thanks for making this possible.
— Susan Picking
Your presentations were the hit of the night last night. Thanks so much for not only being willing to play for us, but for serving with such excellence. Your passion for what you do is so evident, and your ability to relate to children is quite impressive!
— Tracy Hanrahan
Children's Choir Coordinator, Dawson Memorial Baptist Church
Thank you again for playing for our wedding! John loved following behind as you led the processional and will never forget it! You were awesome and everything I imagined it would be!
— Robin and John Roberts
How do you top "perfect"?
— Joanne McGlown
Just a quick note to tell you how impressive you were on Saturday. I believe the music was enjoyed by all.
— Margaret D'Souza
Program Assistant, New College, The University of Alabama
You did a great job! Everyone was so impressed with your talents. You were in all the papers the next day.
— Carla Swinney
Student Affairs, Calhoun Community College
We sincerely appreciate all that you have done for us, especially at the last moment. This is something that is so very special to all of the family, my mother most of all ... the beautiful sound of the bagpipes.
— Dr. Rhonda Cornell
My family and I want to thank you for providing the bagpipe music at my husband's funeral. It was a fitting beginning for one who so appreciated his Scottish heritage, and your entrance to "Amazing Grace" set a beautiful tone which touched all of us deeply.
— Leila Welch
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THE FINE PRINT: You may pay by cash, check, credit card, and PayPal. A $3.00 convenience fee will be added to all credit card transactions. Please make checks to Birmingham Bagpiper LLC. Additional travel fees may apply for all bookings outside of Birmingham. Payment is required prior to performance. Advanced bookings of more than 14 days before the date of performance require a $100 deposit to hold the date. Sorry, but deposits will not be refunded in the event of a cancellation.
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