The Rochester Bagpiper

Just dreaming about... ...the sun in my eyes ...sweating my butt off ...hunting for shade ...and tuning in the summer sunset on this cold, blustery day. Soon..... #bagpipes?#bagpiper?#rochesterbagpiper?#scottishmusic?#irishmusic?#celticmusic?#music?#rochesterny

It was a good year. 2024 was my first full year as a professional piper. I still pinch myself daily to make sure it's true. Enjoy some of my favorite outtakes, car shots, and dad faces from 2024. Live long and prosper, my friends. I've got a good feeling about '25. #rochesterbagpiper?#bagpipes?#bagpiper?#scottishmusic?#irishmusic?#celticmusic?#music?#musicians?#rochesterny

It's about dang time! Episode 2 of the Piping Hot Podcast is FINALLY here. We're back to discuss how bagpipes work, to play some grand chunes by a waterfall, and to watch Jake crash a Hochstein concert. #rochesterbagpiper #bagpipes #bagpiper #scottishmusic #scottish #rochesterny #highfallsny

Last month, I was absolutely chuffed to play for the Scottish National Box Lacrosse Team at the?World Box Lacrosse Championships! I played for the boys as they warmed up. I played in the stands to frighten our enemies! And I played to rouse the blood of this team to victory! Cheers,?boys,?for having the piper play. And thanks for helping me knock something off my bucket list I never knew was there. #rochesterbagpiper?#bagpipes?#bagpiper?#scottishmusic?#scottish?#boxlacrosse

Need something to do today while you wait for the first real football Sunday of the season (Go Bills)? Tune in to the TEDx Nazareth University live stream at 1PM - you might recognize the first speaker ?? https://lnkd.in/gdAF8ZQE

No rest for the #RochesterBagpiper on the Saturday of the #worldpipebandchampionships! Feeling inspired by this morning's classic Mason's Apron 78th Frasers medley as I warm up for the wedding of a long time family friend. Well done, mates! #bagpipes #bagpiper #BagpipesForAnyOccasion

This time last year I was in Alaska for my cousin's wedding. I never thought I'd be piping through the mountains, the streets of Juneau, or giving impromptu bagpipe lessons at a 4th of July celebration. Thanks, City of Juneau Pipes and Drums, for letting me crash your parade last year and for one of my favorite memories bagpiping. Slainte to you all! #bagpipes?#bagpipers?#rochesterbagpiper?#bagpipesforanyoccasion

Look ma, I'm on the TV!! It was a special honor to celebrate?Monroe Golf Club?and their centennial yesterday morning.?WROC-TV Channel 8?even got the clip-on-dad-glasses in the story! I hope you all had a nice holiday. Be good and happy Friday! #bagpipes?#bagpiper?#rochesterbagpiper?#bagpipesforanyoccasion?#rochesterny

Need a way to stand out at the company golf tournament? Follow the lead of the boys from West Herr Automotive Group and hire a piper! I had an absolute blast playing out the team to the first tee and then a few tunes for the whole gang. Get in touch and make your next golfing event even more memorable. #bagpipes #bagpiper #rochesterbagpiper #bagpipesforanyoccasion

The first foray into podcasting! Pipecasting? My friend Cameron Steer and I will be talking Scotland, Rochester, bagpipes, Western New York, and our love of all of it in this monthly offering. “Tune in” - see what I did there? - on the first Wednesday of every month for your bagpipe and WNY fix. #bagpipes #bagpiper #rochesterbagpiper #bagpipesforanyoccasion