Category Archives: Concerts

Bagpipe legend Bill Millin returns to Normandy | The Sun |News|Campaigns|Our Boys

LEGENDARY piper Bill Millin yesterday returned to Normandy — and was reunited with the bagpipes he played to lift morale on D-Day. Brave Bill, 86, piped stirring tunes as he landed on Sword Beach under heavy fire in 1944. He … Continue reading

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Police, SFU pipe band performs

The New Westminster Police Pipe Band and other well known performers are holding a Celtic evening at Massey Theatre June 25. Entitled Pipe Up, the program includes selections by the New Westminster Pipe Band—current Grade 2 Pacific Northwest champions—as well … Continue reading

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Pipe band in awards dilemma « Deadline Press & Picture Agency

A CHAMPIONSHIP winning pipe band is facing an unenviable dilemma – after being double booked to play in front of the Queen and make an appearance at the Brit Awards the same night. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are in … Continue reading

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Seventh annual Empire State Brewing & Music Festival features 8 bands July 10 in Syracuse’s Clinton Square – Listen Up Blog on syracuse.com

(Two of my favorite pastimes – Home Brewing and Piping) The musical lineup is out for the seventh edition of the Empire State Brewing & Music Festival on July 10 in Clinton Square in Syracuse. Eight bands will play on … Continue reading

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Uilleann Pipes – Liam O’Flynn 1980 Video

Pre MTV (Remember when they played videos ?) Liam O’Flynn, Uilleann Piper March 25, 1980 Aisling Gheal Battersea Arts Centre, London Jig: The Frieze Britches

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Northern Exposure – April 4, 2009

The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland are bringing their exciting show “Northern Exposure” to the Empire Theatre in Eden Court Inverness on Saturday 4th April. This concert will be their first ever performance in Inverness! This will be a … Continue reading

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Celtic music fills Blacksburg’s Heritage Hall on OurValley.org

Residents of Heritage Hall nursing home in Blacksburg, Va., celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a party and special concert of Celtic music. The Rev. Dr. Robert Copenhaver and his bagpipes traveled from Salem to give residents a lesson on the … Continue reading

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Scottish Ramble Feb 14th and 15th

Friends of Minnesota Police Pipe Band, A new year and time for another great Scottish Ramble!  Minnesota Police Pipe Band is scheduled for two Ramble performances:  Saturday, February 14th, 4:30 p.m.  Sunday, February 15th at noon.   A Scottish Ramble … Continue reading

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Scotland The Brave | Avery Fisher Hall | Lincoln Center Theater

  Scotland The Brave | Avery Fisher Hall | Lincoln Center Theater  Scotland the Brave – Click Here for More Information SCOTLAND THE BRAVE, the international smash hit celebration of the best of Scottish music, song and dance, is coming … Continue reading

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Pipers add a skirl to concert – Perthshire Advertiser

WORLD champion pipe band, the Bucksburn and District Junior Pipe Band, has confirmed that it will perform with the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in Perth Concert Hall on Saturday evening. This is the only time this year that the two giants … Continue reading

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Blessing of the tartans – SGVTribune.com

It’s that time of the year again: Get out your tartans, it’s St. Andrew’s Day. Actually, St. Andrew’s Day was on Nov. 30. But proud Scots in the Valley will have another chance this Sunday, Dec. 7, to celebrate the … Continue reading

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The Campagna Center’s 38th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend

In their 38th year as host of the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend, The Campagna Center is proud to launch Alexandria’s holiday season with the fresh scent of heather and the festive melody of bagpipes throughout the quaint streets of Old … Continue reading

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Bagpipe busker silenced by ban

BUSKER: Definition Busking is the practice of performing in public places for tips and gratuities. People engaging in this practice are called buskers. Busking performances can be just about anything that people find entertaining. Cornmarket’s bagpiping busker is flying back … Continue reading

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NY Metro Area to Celebrate Christmas with Pipes and Drums

A new Holiday classic, The Pipes of Christmas will celebrate its tenth anniversary season with performances in New York and New Jersey this December. Two concerts are scheduled for 2PM and 8PM on Saturday, December 20 at Central Presbyterian Church … Continue reading

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On stage with Rieu

James and Paul Baxter performed in the Dutch violinist’s three Melbourne shows at Telstra Dome on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. On top of taking part in the classical spectacular, James and Paul had the opportunity to meet the Dutch … Continue reading

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Celtic Christmas Shows

Here are some of the best offerings in the month of December. Teada’s Irish Christmas in America Tour begins November 29 through December 17 featuring 16 shows from coast to coast. Teada’s Oisin MacDiarmada, Damien Stenson, Sean McElwain and Tristan … Continue reading

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Miami Pipe Band Celebrity Christens Celebrity Solstice in Ft. Lauderdale

  It was “A Beautiful Day” in Ft. Lauderdale as Celebrity Cruises christened its 122,000-ton, 2,850-passenger Celebrity Solstice this evening during a ceremony centered on the popular U2 tune. But the song, performed by violinist Lucia Micarelli and vocalist Antonio … Continue reading

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Pipes of Christmas will celebrate its 10th anniversary with shows in Summit, New York City -

The Pipes of Christmas will celebrate its 10th anniversary season with performances in New York and New Jersey this December. Two concerts are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Central Presbyterian Church, 70 Maple St. … Continue reading

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Bagpiper brings sounds of Scotland to Central Texas

Sounds from the Scottish Highlands can soon be heard reverberating throughout the hills of Central Texas. Nationally acclaimed bagpiper Patrick Regan will return to his home state for a string of performances in early November. Regan, who was born and … Continue reading

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Stuart’s pipe dream – Highland News

  IT wasn’t until he’d come up with the group’s name that piper Stuart Cassells could convince anyone else that the idea for The Red Hot Chilli Pipers was a winner.   Stuart’s pipe dream – Highland News

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