"Drops of Brandy" - on Scottish Smallpipes
KEVIN ANGUS
BAGPIPER & CELTIC INSTRUMENTALIST
Traditional and Modern - Bagpipes and More!
Music, Stories, Enlightenment - Always Captivating!
Scottish Smallpipes
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Okay - I am a ham!
Whether in concert, or giving a presentation ... I love to talk about the instruments - their history, how they work. I love to talk about the tunes - where they come from, what to listen for. I love to talk about the regalia - all the parts, their utility. Oh - and I love to play the music for you, too! |
Breton Bombarde
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My programs are varied and can include some or all of the instruments -
Great Highland Bagpipes, Scottish Smallpipes, Whistles, Saxophones, Breton Bombarde, and Electronic Bagpipe!
I can also include visuals as part of any presentation and happy to have a Q&A session.
Great Highland Bagpipes, Scottish Smallpipes, Whistles, Saxophones, Breton Bombarde, and Electronic Bagpipe!
I can also include visuals as part of any presentation and happy to have a Q&A session.
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Bagpipe Music is Great ANY Time of Year!
A few Celtic Holidays and other times to consider ... January: - Hogmanay, New Year's, and First Footing 12/31 - 1/1 - Robbie Burns Birthday 1/29 February: - Imbolc - mid-Winter to Spring honoring St Brigid March: - International Bagpipe Day 3/10 - St. Patrick's Day 3/17 - Spring Equinox and Ostara (an Earth festival) April: - National Tartan Day 4/6 May: - Beltane and May Day 5/1 - Memorial Day June: - Summer Solstice July: - 4th of July August: - Lunàsa or Lughnasadh - Summer Harvest September: - Autumnal Equinox and Mabon - harvest festival October: - Samhain and Halloween November: - St. Andrew's Day 11/1 - Veterans Day 11/11 December: - Winter Solstice - Christmas and Yuletide |
FREE CONSULTATION
- We get started with a free consultation.
- Get your ideas together and we will work out the details of your event including theme (if you have one in mind) space requirements, staging, seating, duration, date, and time.
- I will work with you to the best way to use the bagpipes, whistles, and saxophones along with the music selections to make your event great!
- I am happy to make suggestions and think about novel ways to incorporate the bagpipes for you.
- Once we have outlined your event, I will give you a quote so you can decide how to proceed.
WHAT SHALL THE PIPER WEAR?
Kilted
- What is a bagpiper without a kilt, sporran, & ghillie brogues? These are a must for the bonnie bagpiper!
- I can make it formal or casual to match the spirit of your event.
- Colors can be coordinated too! I have several kilts sporting various tartans and color themes.
- There is always the option to go with street clothes.
- This can also be dressed up (jacket and tie) or down (jeans and tee) to coincide with the event theme.
Ancient Angus
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"Old" MacMillan (Modern)
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Red Leslie
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Simple Charcoal Gray
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My arrival and Coordination on the day
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Things to PLAN ON
On-site Requirements
- There are few things that will help to make your event go smoothly by planning for my set-up:
- Two clean tables with covers for so I can set-up and store my instruments during the event,
- Two sources of power (for amplification and projector),
- Projector with HDMI and/or Bluetooth input if we are including visuals, and a Screen or clean wall to project to.
- Please consider promoting your event. Whether in-house or open to the public, getting the word out will undoubtedly make for a great event by having an eager and robust audience.
- If you a planning an outdoor event, I highly recommend we build a contingency in case of inclement weather.
- I am happy to recommend additional musicians should you be interested:
- Bagpipes and Highland Drums
- Fiddle and Cello
- Guitar, Mandolin and Bouzouki
The reviews are in ...
"Music at St. Mark's" Concert Series - June 2025
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"Kevin stepped in the at the last minute to play a concert at St. Mark's Church, LeRoy to help out the original performer who had gotten sick. With just 24 hours notice, Kevin put together a wonderful one-hour program that introduced the audience to bagpipes and related instruments (the great Highland pipes, the Irish small pipes, the Irish tin whistle, and the French bombard). His talk about the instruments and music was both informative and humorous. The audience was fully engaged, and they really enjoyed hearing the pipes and the various sounds produced! As a special piece for the day (being Juneteenth), Kevin put together a medley for the tin whistle of two songs that celebrated the freedom from slavery of Black Americans, including Amazing Grace and Hymn to Freedom by Oscar Peterson. A truly amazing evening of great music."
~ Leslie D. (Music at St. Mark's Concert Series, LeRoy, NY) |
"Bangers & Ballads" St. Pat's Dinner - March 2025
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"Kevin was the perfect addition to our Irish dinner experience! Not only is extremely talented but on the business side, he was great to work with. The residents and staff were beyond impressed and we can't wait to utilize him again for both educational purposes and his music." ~ Lindsay L. (The Village at Unity & The Hamlet, Rochester, NY) |
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International Bagpipe Day - March 2025
It's a Bag and some Pipes!
"Kevin Angus gave a fantastic performance. He is not only a truly talented musician but is also knowledgeable and funny. I enjoyed how he explained the history of the pipes and costuming. I like that he had a lot of interaction with the audience as well. It’s clear he’s experienced with public performances. We’re looking forward to his return!."
~ Julie K. (The ARC of Monroe)
"Kevin Angus gave a fantastic performance. He is not only a truly talented musician but is also knowledgeable and funny. I enjoyed how he explained the history of the pipes and costuming. I like that he had a lot of interaction with the audience as well. It’s clear he’s experienced with public performances. We’re looking forward to his return!."
~ Julie K. (The ARC of Monroe)
Veterans Day Presentation - November 2024
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"Kevin performed for our residents on Veteran's Day. Everyone loved it and it was a great way to celebrate." ~ Morgan D. (The Village at Towngate, Greece, NY) |
Vietnam Veteran Memorial Performance - September 2024
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Moving!
"I had the honor to perform at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial of Greater Rochester. This was particularly meaningful to me as I played for the original dedication of this beautiful site in 1996." ~ Kevin A. (Finger Lakes, NY) |
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration Concert - March 2024
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Your performance was perfect!
"Everyone loved how you catered it to the people we support. The whistles and smaller pipes were great. I cannot wait to have you come back and perform for us again!" ~ Julie K. (The Arc of Monroe, Henrietta, NY) |
"Music on the Porch" Concert - August 2023
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Thank you for a wonderful afternoon of music!
"What a treat to hear you play. Hearing the bagpipes up close was so cool. Hearing the stories about the songs you played gave them extra meaning." ~ Rob D. (Macedon, NY) |
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Rotary Club Lunch Presentation - March 2017
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Really Interesting Talk!
"Thank you for sharing your talents and teaching us about some of the history of the bagpipes. The demonstration of the different instruments was an nice surprise." ~ Bruce C. (Victor-Farmington Rotary) |
Pipe Band Concert - October 2002
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What a Thrill!
"Your music takes us back to our Scottish roots and is a treat for all. We thank you for bringing your wonderful program here and for allowing us the joy of participating as well." ~ Helen M. (Music & Arts Committee, Third Presbyterian Church) |
Bagpiper for Hire
Rochester, Canandaigua, Syracuse, Buffalo
Finger Lakes, Genesee Valley, Western New York & beyond.
Rochester, Canandaigua, Syracuse, Buffalo
Finger Lakes, Genesee Valley, Western New York & beyond.