Bagpiper Michael Gibbs/Heathen Highlanders
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Bagpiper
- 13 Verified Bookings
Blaine W. T. said “It was so touching to have a Scottish farewell for Uncle Bob. Everyone loved it thanks so much”
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Solo Irish Bagpiper available for Border Disputes, Rebellions, Uprisings or any other celebration (corporate events, wedding proposals, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, parties, funerals, etc.)
Perhaps some still, starry, desert evening you've heard me piping on the soft, warm night air of the vast desert? You'll know it's me by the sparing use of ornamentation. I love the harmonics and will not "guild the lily". As long as the drones and chanter fill your heart with mirth and joy, the ruckus raised will be your own reward! Believe me when I tell you that nothing raises a ruckus like a stand of bagpipes.
Virtual services are available during the corona crisis.
Wow! Michael was a favorite at our around the world themed Grand Opening. A true professional all around. Our guest were greeted by his mesmerizing music as they entered our event. He takes you to another time and place. Great communication and easy to work with! Loved the kilt!
Highly recommend!
Response from Michael McGee:
Thank you, Robin! You are too kind.
Warmest regards,
Mike
Michael showed up right on time, ready to play for my Mom's 80th Scottish themed birthday party. The guests didn't know he was coming and they were thrilled. My Mom cried when he played some traditional Scottish tunes. Michael is very kind, friendly, and chatted with the guests for a bit afterwards. What a wonderful day and such a treat for my Mom to hear the bagpipes again!
Response from Michael McGee:
Thank you, Mary,
You are too kind!
Warmest regards,
Mike
Michael arrived on time, as scheduled and the music was perfect!!
Thank you
Response from Michael McGee:
Thank you Mr Cooper,
You are too kind.
Warmest regards,
Mike M
Thank you Mike for a job well done. You were on the spot for my Uncle's funeral and i appreciate you for your knowledge as well as your play.
Response from Michael McGee:
Thank you, Luke. You are very kind!
Mike M
This is the second time that I have used Mr. McGee and he never disappoints. He is professional and adaptable to whatever the circumstance of the service. I would highly recommend utilizing his talents when looking for a bagpiper.
Response from Michael McGee:
Thank you Mr. Perkes,
You are very kind!
Warmest regards,
Mike McGee
Michael ended our Memorial Day remembrance with a fitting rendition of Amazing Grace, agreat benediction.
Response from Michael McGee:
Thank you Kathie,
You are most kind!
Warmest regards,
Mike M
Michael was professional from the time we spoke until his fantastic performance! He captivated the crowd with his talent and look and we couldn't be happier. Thank you, Michael, for adding the authentic touch to our event we desired.
My dad always said he wanted a bagpiper at his funeral. When he passed away from complications following surgery, we were not going to let him down!
Michael was super easy to reach via Gigsalad. He always responded to my questions very quickly. Michael was there exactly when he said he would be and provided the perfect music. He also obliged me by heading to a second location to play as the guests arrived for a luncheon.
Michael made things run amazingly smoothly. I didn't have to give a second thought to his part of the service/day...Thanks you, Michael!
Response from Michael McGee:
Dear Ms Lee,
Thank you for your kind words.
Warmest regards,
Mike McGee
Michael added just the right touch to our son's wedding luncheon. His bagpipe performance was absolutely lovely! He played the songs which were appropriate to the occasion and he adapted to the venue without any difficulty. Everyone loved it! He was a very gracious person and a professional performer.
Response from Michael McGee:
Thank you, Christie,
They make a lovely couple. The pleasure was all mine!
Warmest regards,
Mike M
Just wrapped up a long day after laying my Mother to rest. As family and friends gathered for dinner, the talk of the service was "the bagpipes." So please let me take a moment to Thank You - Mr. McGee, for playing so beautifully today. You were nothing short of outstanding. Your professionalism & promptness did not go unnoticed and I appreciated your suggestions as to when to play the songs. You have a great talent, and, on behalf of my family, I thank you for sharing it.
Response from Michael McGee:
Thank you Ms Macias,
You are too kind. Again, my condolences on your loss.
Warmest regards,
Michael Neal McGee
Michael McGee gave a wonderful witty bagpipe performance at my Mother's 80th birthday party. He took requests and played them well. Our family was very happy with the event and our mother was thrilled.
It was a pleasure working with Mike McGee for American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. I would highly recommend him to all my family and friends. He was an amazing addition to our Luminaria Ceremony by playing and walking on the track while the participants were observing a moment of silence and remembering those they lost to cancer. Participants told me that his performance during the ceremony was very inspirational and what a wonderful addition he made to the Luminaria ceremony. He was wonderful to work with. We appreciate his willingness at such a last minute notice. We hope to have his participation in the years to come.
Michael,
My family & I would like to thank you for your performance at my Mom's funeral. Your music was just beautiful. I especially appreciated that you were there on time, even before me! From the first time we spoke on the phone, to the day of her service, I felt confident you do well for us. And you did.
At the reception following, I heard many positive comments about your music & can't thank you enough for being a part of this celebration of my Mom's life. Mary Helen would've been proud.
Again, I thank you.
Maureen Lund
Michael was a terrific addiiton to our recent St Patrick's Day Party! Arrived on time, played beautifully, and posed for pictures! Helped make the night unforgettable!
Mike played at our St. Patrick's Day party, dressed appropriately in a kilt sporting the Irish National Tartan. He was on time, personable and friendly, and very talented on the pipes. He also had a good repertoire of Irish tunes. Would definitely recommend him and use him again.
Mr. McGee played during a white dove releasing at the end of my husband's memorial service. It was the most touching moment of the memorial and loved by all who were there. His love of the bagpipes was obvious but we were most impressed by the love that came from him for those he was serving. Not only was he an excellent bagpiper he conducted himself as a beloved member of the family. Though the doves were most beautiful, Michael's music was the golden thread that tied it all together and allowed my family to say goodbye in a most touching way that we will never forget nor will our guests. Thank you so much Michael for your talent and love. God bless you greatly, you are amazing. Love, The Richardson Family
Ours was a very specialized event; a theatre play with an underlying Scottish/bagpiper theme. Mike (Pops) McGee was not only generous enough to lend us a set of his personal pipes for the production, but he went above and beyond to perform outside the venue (in sometimes inclement weather)before almost every performance, for three weeks! as the audience was arriving. It truly set an exciting tone of anticipation. He is a wonderful communicator and was completely dedicated to the project. And his playing was delightful; full of heart and commitment. It has been my pleasure to know Mike and to come to appreciate his love of the bagpipes. I would highly recommend him for any entertainment venue.
Mike McGee is always a wonderful and professional additional to our parades and events which include numerous units from the Shriners. He also is a delightful person and epitimizes the character of a Bagpiper. Would strongly recommend.
very professional and enjoyable
Michael "Pops" McGee provided services for the occasion of our father's 89th birthday. He was in attendance for the entire celebration. When my father arrived, he played the pipes and led the procession to greet my dad as he came up the walk and it brought tears of joy to my fathers eyes. He played at various times throughout the afternoon, including special selections when the family coat of arms was presented to my father, and of course before the toasts and birthday cake was presented. The last songs were played to mark the finale of the event. His selections were festive and celebratory when appropriate, and somber and regal when needed. His personality sparkled throughout the evening as he mingled with all the family and guests and lended a true Irish spirit to this Irish family party. We will certainly be using him for all our future celebrations and family gatherings!
WHat a pleasur to have a bagpiper in a parade. His unique systle of piping gives such flavor to the art. Hopefully he will be available to use at our next event. I would highly recommend him to anyone seaking a bagpiper.
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
I will arrive on time, properly attired, and with my Pipes tuned and ready to go.
I learned to pipe deep in the ancient forests of the Coastal Redwoods. My tunes echoed through the majestic forests and deep glens, both by Summer moonlight and in Winter's misty shroud, only to be taken in by the ancient trees. It was a place of such beauty that my pipes could not help but absorb the magic. And now you know an even greater secret. You can never be a Piper if there is no poetry in your soul.
Now I live in the Great Southwestern Desert, as my Little Brother says "midway between sunrise over the haunted Superstition Mts. and sunset over the desolate White Tank range. For the "less poetic" that would be Phoenix, Arizona.
Perhaps some still, starry, desert evening you've heard my piping on the soft, warm night air of the vast desert? You'll know it's me, by the sparing use of ornamentation, I love the harmonics and simply refuse to guild the Lilly.
How would I describe my music? “High Plains Celtic”, straight from the Colorado Plateau. No accompaniment, absolute minimum of ornamentation, coloration, or grace noting, and no vocals. Just the haunting sound of a single stand of pipes, slowly, relentlessly, drawing you deeper and deeper into the swirling harmonics of this magnificent instrument.
Pipes, as you might hear them on the winds of the high mesa, or perhaps some Saturday, off in the distance, piping the departed. Pipes, heard in the distance, carried on the wind.
The bagpipe is the ultimate expression of the old adage that "Less is More". They have a loud and commanding presence and used even slightly to excess will detract from any ceremony.
By way of example, the single most moving use I have experienced was at a friend's graveside service. After the hearse had arrived, the Piper piped the casket from the hearse to the grave playing "Scots Wha Hae". When all was finished the Piper stepped back into view and piped "Amazing Grace". He then slowly marched off to the East, piping my friend home to the old hymn "Going Home". It was the most moving service I have ever seen, and the principle reason I do what I do.
The Piper "punctuated" the service, he did not "dominate it".
January 11, 2020 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 11, 2019 • 8:30am - 9:30am | Nonprofit Event |
November 02, 2019 • All-day event | El Zaribah Fall Ceremonial |
October 25, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Cocktail Party |
October 14, 2019 • 9:00am - 9:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 13, 2019 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Faye's Wedding |
September 19, 2019–September 22, 2019 • All-day event | Bull Head City & Oatman OV, Parade & Steak Fry |
September 11, 2019 • All-day event | 9/11 Memorial Program |
September 03, 2019 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Graveside at National Cemetery |
April 27, 2019 • 9:00am - 1:00pm | Trustees Mtg |
April 21, 2019 • 12:00am - 12:00pm | Easter |
April 10, 2019 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | El Zaribah Shriners |
April 06, 2019 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | OES Installation |
April 04, 2019 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 01, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Divan |
March 27, 2019 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Dentist |
March 23, 2019 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Pote's Ball |
March 22, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | "Bash" |
March 21, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Scottish Rite |
March 17, 2019–March 18, 2019 • 5:00pm - 2:00am | Bar Crawl |
March 17, 2019 • 9:30am - 11:30am | Services for Erv |
March 16, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:05pm | Sabbar Ball |
March 15, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | MTM B'day |
March 11, 2019 • 7:00am - 3:00pm | Ajo AZ |
March 08, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Red Fez Fish Fry |
March 03, 2019 • 11:30am - 2:00pm | Faolin & Eoin B'Day prty |
March 02, 2019 • 9:00am - 4:00pm | Highland games |
February 23, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 23, 2019–February 24, 2019 • 9:00am - 4:00pm | Scotish Rite Reunion |
February 10, 2019 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm | Birthday Party |
February 08, 2019 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Jon's Funeral |
February 02, 2019 • 9:00am - 4:00pm | Recording Session - Maira's Wedding |
January 26, 2019 • 9:00am - 4:00pm | Recording session- A Mans a Man |
January 25, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Pat's Funeral |
November 18, 2018 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 26, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
September 27, 2018–September 29, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Shrine Club Red Fez Room |
September 11, 2018 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
September 02, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Wedding Reception |
May 29, 2017 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Memorial Day service |
May 29, 2017 • 8:00am - 11:00am | Memorial Day service, Pioneer Cemetery |
May 18, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 06, 2017 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm | Birthday (Adult) |
May 05, 2017 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Relay 4 Life, Bullhead City |
April 14, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 03, 2017 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 01, 2017 • 9:00am - 4:00pm | Casa Grande Presentaion |
March 29, 2017 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Masonic funeral |
March 28, 2017 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral - Glendale |
March 25, 2017 • 11:30am - 12:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 17, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Kilted 1-K |
March 17, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding |
March 12, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Cocktail Party |
March 05, 2017 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Personal Occasion |
February 19, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Faolians B'day party |
February 18, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Potentate's Ball |
February 17, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Bash B 4 the Ball |
February 12, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Mobile Nobles OV |
February 09, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Motorcycle Unit Mtg |
February 08, 2017 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | El Zaribah Shrine |
February 06, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Divan |
February 02, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | funeral- celebration of life |
January 27, 2017 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Feel Good Friday Party |
January 26, 2017 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Winslow, AZ |
January 22, 2017 • 2:00pm - 4:10pm | Birthday Party |
January 15, 2017 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
January 07, 2017 • 10:00am - 10:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 06, 2017 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Funeral National Cemetery |
October 29, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | El Zaribah Shriners Cerimonial, Lake Havasu City, AZ |
October 16, 2016 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Run for the Fallen. Wesley Bolin Memorial Park |
October 01, 2016 • 9:30am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 29, 2016 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Funeral service - Natioanl cemetery |
May 30, 2016 • 8:00am - 10:00am | Memorial Day Celebration, Pioneer Cemetery, Phx, AZ |
May 21, 2016 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Short Parade. Phoenix, AZ |
May 21, 2016 • 8:00am - 3:00pm | El Zaribah Shrine Ceremony. Phx, AZ |
May 20, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Final Arch Reheasal |
May 18, 2016 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | EZ Stated |
May 15, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Veterans' History Project, Phx, AZ |
May 14, 2016 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Yarnell Parade, Yarnell, AZ |
May 13, 2016 • 10:30am - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 12, 2016 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Arch Rehearsal |
May 06, 2016–May 07, 2016 • 6:00pm - 6:00am | American Cancer Society's Relay 4 Life in Bullhead City, AZ |
May 04, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Arch Rehearsal |
May 02, 2016 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Divan |
May 02, 2016 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Brigid's B'Day Party, Phx, AZ |
April 29, 2016 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Memorial Service |
March 05, 2016 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 18, 2015 • 6:30pm - 6:45pm | Religious Celebration |
October 17, 2015 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 24, 2015 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 17, 2015 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 04, 2015 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 06, 2015 • 10:30am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 24, 2015 • 9:00am - 9:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 12, 2015 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 18, 2015 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 13, 2015 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 25, 2015 • 8:30am - 9:00am | Public Event |
April 07, 2015 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Funeral Service |
March 17, 2015 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Restaurant |
March 14, 2015 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Private Party |
March 07, 2015 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral Service |
Highland march set
Irish march set
American March set
Hymn set
Aires set
Christmas set
Pub Set
I will provide all my equipment and wardrobe.
There are seldom any set up requirements, but we will discuss at the time of booking.
Blaine W. T. said “It was so touching to have a Scottish farewell for Uncle Bob. Everyone loved it thanks so much”
Matthew said “It was our father's wishes to have a bagpiper play Amazing Grace at his military burial service. When we checked on YouTube for performers Stephen…”
Ahazi D. said “We had an informal St. Paddy's day celebration at work and Darrell was hired as the main attraction--a nice treat for employees, some of whom had…”
Susan P. said “I was lucky enough to find this bagpiper. His performance was impeccable, and he gave his heart in what he does. Thank you!”