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Michel D'Avenas

Michel D'Avenas

Pipe Major Michel D’Avenas is a classically trained musician and award-winning professional piper with over 30 years performance and instructional experience.

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Harry Farrar

Harry Farrar

Pipe Major Harry Farrar and the Bagpipe Players have been performing for parties weddings and memorials in Southern California since 1981.

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dave champagne

dave champagne

I’ve been playing the Scottish Highland Bagpipes since 1980. Bagpiper in California I’ve traveled throughout the Western United States and parts of Europe, Canada and China performing for weddings, memorial servives, concerts, for celebrities and just anyone who would like to have the instrument for their special occasion.

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Bill Boetticher

Bill Boetticher

His musical credits include the soundtrack for the Academy Award winning Dead Poets Society (Special Edition) the London Philharmonic at Abbey Road CD, and hundreds of public appearances throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties.

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Ian Whitelaw

Ian Whitelaw

Ian is a master piper in every way: 35 years experience as an accomplished soloist, competitor, performer, band leader and teacher.

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fred payne

fred payne

Full time professional musician. Bagpiper in California Will travel. Over 40 years of performing and teaching experience.

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scott mac leod

scott mac leod

Your Bagpiper in the San Francisco Bay Area & northern California

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forrest cormany

forrest cormany

Forrest Cormany is a professional bagpiper for hire in Southern California.

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clann na gael

clann na gael

Welcome to the official website of Southern California’s finest Traditional Irish music group, Clann na Gael.

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uilleann piping and whistle lessons

uilleann piping and whistle lessons

Uilleann piping, low whistle and tin whistle lessons in the Los Angeles Area.

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michel d'avenas

michel d'avenas

Michel d’Avenas is the Piper Major of the Monterey Bay Pipe Band and the leading bagpipe instructor in Monterey County.

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trad lessons

trad lessons

On this site you will find a collection of short videos demonstrating tunes commonly played in San Diego and Los Angeles Irish sessions.

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san diego firefighters emerald society

san diego firefighters emerald society

The purpose of the San Diego Firefighters’ Emerald Society is to provide a fraternal organization for the firefighters of San Diego County who share a Gaelic heritage and wish to continue the fine traditions that have made firefighting what it is today.

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cameron highlanders pipe band

cameron highlanders pipe band

The band was originally the San Diego County Pipe Band and because of the alliance with Clan Cameron of the Order of Scottish Clans, the name was changed to the Cameron Highlanders Pipe Band.

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irish heritage pipe band

irish heritage pipe band

The Irish Pipers Band of San Francisco was formed in 1932 and is the oldest continuously active Irish pipe band west of the Mississippi River.

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pacific coast highlanders pipe band

pacific coast highlanders pipe band

PCH Pipe Band is the only Western United State Pipe Band Association member in Ventura County.

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city of sacramento pipe band

city of sacramento pipe band

The Band competes in Grade 4 and currently has over 20 playing members.

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macintosh pipe band

macintosh pipe band

The band was proud to be the 2000 Grade IV Champion of Champions in the Western United States Pipe Band Association (3WUSPBA).

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stuart highlanders pipe band

stuart highlanders pipe band

We perform at events such as Burns nights, balls, parades, Highland Games, shopping center festivals, and miscellaneous private engagements.

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silicon valley pipe bands

silicon valley pipe bands

The Stuart Highlanders Pipe Band has been a mainstay of Silicon Valley, playing for Scottish games, bagpiping competitions, college graduation ceremonies, and private events for over 60 years.

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L.A. scots

L.A. scots

The Los Angeles Scottish Pipe Band was founded in 1961 by Pipe Major Jimmy Thompson, Pipe Sergeant Ian MacDonald and Drum Sergeant Charlie Capperauld.

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alliance of north american pipe band associations

alliance of north american pipe band associations

Fostering a culture of cooperation among member associations Communication and sharing of information Providing a forum for the study and discussion of issues Making and receiving recommendations from member associations, regarding Education, Adjudication, Administration, Communication, Competition and other related issues

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alan j. keith

alan j. keith

Full-time Professional Bagpiper - Accordionist - Multi-instrumentalist - over 35 years professional experience!

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charles r. rosenberger

charles r. rosenberger

San Diego Bagpiper for all occasions - I am a Professional grade piper with over 50 years of experience.

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stephen wilkinson

stephen wilkinson

I play the bagpipes and can be hired for your next wedding, funeral, birthday party, St.

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House of Bagpipes

House of Bagpipes

House of Bagpipes is California’s most trusted source of new and vintage bagpipes and bagpipe accessories.

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bagpipe, dulcimer, music stands, shakere

bagpipe, dulcimer, music stands, shakere

Dulcimer Shofar is one of the most trusted retailers of ethnic musical instruments because we offer quality products with excellent service at exceptional prices.

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