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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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"Simply wonderful! A huge thank you from us both for your fantastic performances at our wedding at Combermere Abbey on 21.08.2023, we absolutely loved your music and our guests have all been complimenting us on how brilliant you were. It made our day extra magical! An extra big thank you for stepping in at the last minute during the signing of the register when our playlist wasn't working, we both really appreciate it. Thank you, The new Mr and Mrs MacRitchie 😊"

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"Johnny added a beautiful spirit at the cemetery. His musical selections were perfect. All is contact with me, both prior to and following the service, were kind and respectful. My husband had requested bagpipes and Johnny far exceeded my expectations. I completely recommend him without any reservations."

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"My husband surprised me with a visit from Johnny for our wedding anniversary. I was born in Scotland and we both love the sound of the bagpipes. Johnny was amazing and pulled off the surprise with ease! He plays beautifully. A very memorable evening and we will for sure have him back again as soon as we find an excuse!"

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"Highland Games for our family reunion!!! Oh my goodness!! Johnny came and played the bagpipes for the opening ceremonies of our huge family Highland Games reunion!! He was AMAZING!! His music was a big hit and a very special highlight!! All of my family loved his music and how he personally played a medley in honor of each family. He was very professional and prompt and so kind to stick around for tons of family group photos!!! I would highly recommend him and we hope to work with him again soon!!!! Thank you Johnny!!!!! 🙏❤️"

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"Johnny played at my father’s graveside funeral and did a really phenomenal job. He was extremely professional and communication was excellent. He tailored the songs to exactly what we were looking for and his bagpipe music set a beautiful tone for the service. I couldn’t be happier. Don’t hesitate if you’re looking for bagpipe music for your event."

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"Very helpful and very professional he was a great addition to the wedding day. I would definitely use Jason Faulkner again."

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"Mr. Minor was extremely professional throughout the whole process. He was at the cemetery for my mothers graveside service well before we arrived and played beautifully. He has a large repertoire of songs and is willing to learn songs if he doesn’t know them. Not at all pushy about money and the price was extremely fair. I of course don’t want to have to call him for funeral services anytime soon, but the next time it comes up I will definitely call him first."

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"Stevie played superbly at my late husband's memorial at Bamburgh Castle. It really enhanced a special day and made it even more memorable. Lots of the guests remarked on how much they enjoyed the varied selection of tunes and I would have no hesitation in recommending his services. Just perfect! "

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"Great for Family Reunion It was a 90 degree day and the Reunion was in a banquet room where the air conditioning just couldn't keep up - most of the time it was in the 80s inside the place - awful! But John came in his beautiful Scottish attire and played for about 4 hours on and off - always positive and a fabulous attitude and looked fresh as a daisy! He was so professional and friendly and did a great job - playing everything at just the right time! We were all very impressed with his talent and his performance made the event a huge success! "

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"He played at our Uncles graveside service today as part of or uncles last wish to have bagpipes present during his Military honors. He was so kind and considerate of our families wishes and made sure to collaborate with the US Marines to make sure and honor their protocol as well. He communicated with me every step of the way as I have never had to hire a Bagpiper, and made the progress easy, especially during such a hard time. The service was flawless, and between him and the US Marines it all came together beautifully. Thank you. Our entire family is eternal grateful."

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"I’ve worked alongside Spud on many occasions, and don’t hesitate to point people his way when they are looking for a piper - he’s brilliant craic, immaculately turned out, friendly, great for pics with guests and on top of that - he can play! Look forward to working with him again"

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"Highly recommend Michael Lavelle, Achill Piper. He played for my brother's funeral in Galway. Came from Achill and was at the church to greet us with the beautiful selections. Our friends and relatives from the States were very impressed by his beautiful music and outfit. My brother would be very proud as he loved the pipes. Thank you, Michael. I highly recommend his piping."

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"Johnny Miner is an amazing bagpiper. He agreed on short notice to perform for the 9-11 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Motorcycle Ride. The ride started at South Valley Harley-Davidson on September 7, 2024. The Marines Motorcycle Club presented the colors and performed the flag ceremony. Johnny played two numbers for us and ended with Amazing Grace. He looked and acted the part. He is extremely professional and very talented. I am so grateful that he was willing to perform for us. Thank you Johnny! Michelle Jones"

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"Johnny the bagpiper did such an amazing job such a beautiful performance and his music was so felt!! Thank you so much for your beautiful skills brotha."

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