"Sounded amazing. My dad loved bagpipes and itv was a great way to honor him."
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"Hi Keith thank you for piping at our wedding yesterday, you were the absolute highlight of our day, have received endless comments from guests how emotional they felt when you played! We couldn’t agree more. Thank you so much and we will highly recommend to all friends and family. Charlotte & Matt"
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"Just an email to say thank you for our wedding day. The music was wonderful and you looked amazing. Ian loved it all. I went a little faint just before the service so didn’t get to speak to you before it and was a little nervy on the walk up the aisle but your playing the pipes got me through it. Thank you again."
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"Stevie did an absolutely amazing job at my mam's funeral ? his attention to detail and desire to provide exactly what the family wanted was much appreciated. I couldn't recommend Stevie high enough, in fact it would of been 11 out of 10 if I could of. Thanks again, tremendous"
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"Johnny played at my father’s funeral and did an exceptional job. He was great to coordinate with and was respectful of how we wanted the pipes played at the service. I would highly recommend Johnny for a service."
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"Hi Keith, A very big thank you for the weekend. As always your presence and expertise is greatly valued. Best wishes, David, Janet and Jane"
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"A thousand thanks for a fantastic show. It fully lived up to our expectations. Entertainment at a level where everyone can participate. - Christina Nielsen"
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"Spud was fantastic in piping off all the runners at the starting line of the Aviemore Half Marathon in October 2019. A very special start to a very memorable day. Thanks Spud! x"
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Thank you Fiona x
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"Padraig was an excellent addition to our event. Highly recommend , absolutely gentleman and music was phenomenal "
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"Johnny is amazing! He played the bagpipe for our little league football teams entrance and it was amazing."
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"They say that some men play the pipes, but with Johnny, it is as if the pipes breathe through the man. To hear him play is not merely to listen to music, it is to be spirited away across the Atlantic, past the mist veiled Crinan Canal, and straight into the rugged heart of the Scottish Highlands. When Johnny strikes the drone and the first notes of "Flower of Scotland" pierce the air, the modern world simply ceases to exist. Whether he is weaving the haunting melody of "The Skye Boat Song" or the majestic, soul stirring echoes of "Highland Cathedral," the transformation is absolute. You can almost smell the damp heather and feel the cold spray of the North Sea on your face. Johnny possesses the rare, ancient gift of the Gaelic "Sgeulachd." His music is a spectrum of the human soul. The Joy, His upbeat reels evoke the fire of a clan celebration. The Sorrow, His laments carry the weight of a thousand years of mourning, touching a depth of grief and reverence that words cannot reach. The Wonder, Between the ballads, he stands as a keeper of lore, captivating the crowd with stories of Scotsmen long past and the bloody, beautiful history of his ancestors. It is whispered and rightly so that Johnny’s skill is no mere hobby, but a sacred inheritance. His lineage stretches back generations to the most legendary pipers in Scotland’s history. You can hear that heritage in every grace note and every perfectly sustained drone. He doesn't just play the songs, he carries the ghosts of the great masters in his fingers. If you seek a piper who can summon the spirits of the glens and move the very earth beneath your feet, look no further than Johnny. He is a master, a storyteller, and a living legend."
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"I find it difficult to express my gratitude for your outstanding performance today. It was absolutely perfect and added so much to the success of the ceremony. Quite a few of our guests became quite emotional when you piped the colours in to ‘Flowers of the Forest’. The feedback that we have had is absolutely amazing, helped in no small part by your wonderful playing. I have your card and will pass on your details to the SAS Regimental Association. I am currently attending a funeral a month as my generation are slowly falling by the wayside. Once again Keith, on behalf of the Herefordshire Aero Club may I extend our heartfelt thanks and please, feel free to visit us at any time. You will be more than welcome. "
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"Can not recommend Andy enough! Right from our inital contact, he was both friendly and professional. He went above and beyond and delivered a first class service leading up to and on the day of our Uncle's funeral. Everyone commented on Andy's outstanding performance and appearance. He certainly made a very sad and emotional day more bearable and left us feeling very proud and satisfied that we gave our Uncle the best possible send off that he deserved. Thank you so so much Andy, I would not look anywhere else if I needed a Bagpiper in the future... absolutely amazing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating Field: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "
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"We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect addition to our wedding ceremony on March 27th than Michael, our incredible Highland piper. From the very beginning, Michael was so accommodating and easy to work with. During the booking process, he took the time to understand what was important to us, especially our Scottish family connections, and made sure to incorporate that in such a meaningful and thoughtful way. It truly meant a lot to both of us and to our families. On the day itself, Michael was flexible, kind, and completely professional. His talent shone through in every moment he played, creating a beautiful and memorable atmosphere throughout the церemоny. So many of our guests commented on how special his music was and how much it added to the day. We are incredibly grateful for all of Michael’s help, warmth, and kindness. He played such an important role in making our wedding day so memorable, and we can’t thank him enough. Highly recommended. Conor and Kirsty Igoe"
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"If you are looking for a unique, diverse musical sound for an occasion, then book The Achill Lads. They are exceptionally talented musicians with style/genres ranging from traditional Irish/occasion/church music, piping, folk and singing. The variety of instruments they can play is astonishing! Their professionalism is second to none and I have been lucky to perform with them throughout the years. We were very honoured to have them perform at our Wedding last year and they were amazing! A huge thank you again to Cian and Michael! Acaill abú!"
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