Celtic Bagpipe Team
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I believe in providing great customer service and a world-class performance. When you hire a bagpiper like me, one who takes pride in maintaining their finely-tuned instrument, you’re guaranteed to get your money’s worth.
Add a touch of New Scotland to your next event with the thrilling sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe!
Andrew did an amazing job. All the guests loved having him!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks so much for your kind words Margaret! Glad you and your guests enjoyed the music! 🎶
Andrew is professional, reliable, and experienced. Very much enjoyed working with him, and will do it again in future.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks for having me out to play for Alexander Keith’s Birthday, David! Always have a blast getting the party started!
Andrew was a pleasure to work with.
Andrew was so easy to work with! I was given the wrong time and had to ask Andrew to arrive a half hour earlier than scheduled, and he was so nice about it!
Would 100% book with Andrew again!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Hi Karen,
Thank you for your kind words and support of my piping services!
Andrew
We had asked Andrew to play the pipes for our wedding, and we couldn’t have been happier. It’s worth noting we had no prior connection to Andrew, and were referred to him by another piper in the Annapolis Valley. From the outset, Andrew was super responsive. He provided a set of standard tunes that are played at weddings, and the selection was excellent. I had asked if he knew a couple of other tunes to play while folks were leaving the ceremony. He didn’t know them, offered to learn them, and I had insisted that wasn’t necessary. Fast forward to the wedding day, and not only did he play the tunes from his standard set (as agreed) but he fired up the pipes for Jack Daniel’s and Gravel Walks, the tunes he decided to learn as a surprise - those I had asked about initially. His playing was the perfect beginning and end to a ceremony that exceeded our expectations. On top of his talent, he was just a great person who was so easy to work with. Would highly recommend Andrew for anything that needs the spirit of the pipes!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks so much for the kind words Kyle!
I played alongside Anne on Sunday at the base in Shearwater for the Battle of Britain Parade, so I thanked her in person for the referral.
Still loving the new tunes!
Andrew
Andrew was great to help us with my brother's funeral plans. He responded quickly (and often), helped choose appropriate tunes...and our family and friends could not believe how he contributed in a fitting manner to the Celebration of Life. We would highly recommend Andrew and will not hesitate to call on him again.
Thank You
Donna Morrison
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Donna! It was my pleasure to play for your brother’s celebration of life.
Andrew can really bring the noise, so to speak! He's a top class musician/professional and added a burst of fun to our event. Blew our guests away. Thanks, Andrew!
Andrew did a magnificent job piping for our mother' s funeral. He was very professional and played to perfection. I would not hesitate to hire him again ((under better circumstances) and would also recommend him for your event.
We had friends that moved to Nova Scotia from the US and we used Andrew to pipe them in with traditional NS music. It turned out fantastic and Andrew was very flexible.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
It was a pleasure to play for friends moving up from the US.
Thanks for your kind words,
Andrew
Andrew did a wonderful job. Great communication over the months. He added that perfect Scottish touch to our wedding. We can’t thank you enough.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Hi Heather,
Thanks so much for your kind words. It was an honour to be a part of your intimate wedding.
Sincerely,
Andrew
Andrew impressed our guests as they arrived in Halifax for a reception at Pier 21. Despite the rain, they stopped to listen and take photographs. Andrew played perfectly!!!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks for your kind words! It was my pleasure to help welcome your guests to the event at Pier 21!
Andrew was professional, on time and played with excellent skill. He played at my mothers nursing home and instantly connected with our small family gathering. He stayed back to take pictures and when leaving a lady who’s husband & daughter were residents in my mothers home asked him to play after the event he honoured the request. I couldn’t have found a better musician or person!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Hi Tim,
It was an honour and a pleasure to play for your mother and family!
Thanks so much!!
Andrew
Andrew joined us for the arrival of the CFL Teams for Touchdown Atlantic. He was prompt to response, priced well and outstanding to work with. He was flexible with our schedule changes and truly added an amazing East Coast element to the Team Arrivals.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Maryse!
It was a pleasure and an honour to work with you at the Halifax Airport piping for the Argos and Roughriders arriving!!
Andrew performed for a wedding ceremony and was on time and professional on the wedding day. The guests loved his music. Leading up to the day he was communicative and quick to reply! I would recommend him to anyone looking for piping at their event.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Hi Emily,
Thanks for booking even before I was on the east coast!! It was a pleasure and honour to work with your client’s wedding.
See you again!
Andrew
Andrew was a most appreciated during our small, graveside interment for my grandmother. He was professional, early, and so kind. He played beautifully and it really made her burial all the more meaningful, just as she had wanted. Thank you so much Andrew, we appreciated your services so much, good luck out East!
Andrew played the bagpipes for our wedding ceremony and for never having met before the wedding day, and only communicating via email prior, he was bang on and created the exact vibes and music I always envisioned at my wedding. Andrew has great communication, great customer
service, was prompt and friendly and extremely talented with his playing! I truly felt like a piece of Scottish culture was truly present in our day which is all I wanted to represent my late
grandmother and Andrew delivered that perfectly. Thank you!!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
It was a pleasure and an honour to play for your wedding ceremony, Shayna!
Thank you for your kind words,
Andrew
Andrew played for the internment of my father's ashes. Dad always loved Amazing Grace on the bag pipes so I knew I needed to have it played during the ceremony.
It was a simple service made all the more beautiful and special with the addition of his bag pipe music. Andrew was professional, courteous and ensured everything was perfect.
Thank you so much, Andrew!!!
He arrived early, looked great, sounded great. It was a nice addition to our small family grave-side service. Thank you
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
It was an honour and pleasure to play for your father’s graveside service. Thank you for your kind review!
Andrew
Thank you Andrew for accepting our request at such short notice to provide the music at the beginning of our Celebration of Life for my sister. You provided exactly the right accompaniment to this event. The family was very impressed with your piping.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Clare,
It was a pleasure and an honour to play for your sister’s celebration of life!
Thank you for your kind words,
Andrew
I book Andrew to play the Bagpipes as my soon-to-be wife walked down the aisle and back out at the end. Throughout the process he was great to communicate with, quick to reply, and asked helpful questions that made me less worried about the process. On the day of, he showed up well in advance to get warmed up and make sure he knew exactly what we wanted him to do. And when the time came he crushed it! He was perfectly timed with cues and his mid-song stops were not awkward at all. Super happy and grateful - and if you haven't figured it out yet I would definitely recommend the Piper in the Burg!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Wow, Noah! Thanks for your glowing review. I really appreciate it. Best wishes for a long and happy marriage!
Showed up on time and played beautifully:)
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Hi Erika and Derek,
It was a pleasure and an honour to play for your wedding reception entrance.
Best wishes for a long and happy marriage!
Andrew
Piper in the burg played amazing for my wife and I on our anniversary.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Chris! I had a blast playing for you and your family!
Andrew did a wonderful job playing at my parents anniversary on short notice. He was accommodating and went above and beyond. I can’t recommend him enough for anyone looking for a piper.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks so much for your kind words and for booking me, Andrew. It was a pleasure and an honour to play for your parents 50th anniversary!
Thank you Andrew for a wonderful performances. You are professional and extremely talented. You added a sense of home to our wedding. Great job!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you for your kind words, Jacqueline! It was a pleasure and an honour to be a part of your wedding!
Slainte mhath,
Andrew
Andrew performed beautifully for my dad on short notice. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room. He responded to my request quickly and was very accommodating. Thank you Andrew. We will all remember this for the rest of our lives.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you for your kind words Vicky. It was an honour to play for your father!
Andrew was hired during Covid to do an outside mini-concert for my father's 95th birthday. His service, presentation, skills and kindness could not have been of a higher standard! The event was so well received and I would highly recommend Andrew to anyone!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you so much for your kind words Cathy. It was a pleasure and an honour to play for your father’s 95th birthday!
This note is to express our grateful thanks to Andrew for playing the bagpipes on the occasion of our mother's birthday, outside of the Nursing Home. Andrew made the day !
We were delighted with Andrew's playing. We are still receiving compliments from friends and family and those who stopped to listen in. Andrew came dressed in full regalia, played beautifully and spoke so graciously to our elderly and disabled mother, making her the 'Star' of the show.
The gift Andrew has given all of us can never be repaid.
The day was a great success. Even today, two weeks later, mom said, " it was the best Birthday I ever had! We will have to have Andrew again!" And we will !!
Would 100% recommend... Andrew was so friendly and easy to work with through our wedding planning. Andrew added such a special touch to our wedding day, and our guests frequently told us how much they enjoyed his piping! Thanks for making our ceremony vision come to life!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you for your kind words and the honour of being a part of your wedding ceremony!
Best wishes,
Andrew
I can't say enough about how great Andrew is. I booked him on somewhat of a whim (less than 48 hours before the event) as a surprise for my mom's birthday. I am so glad that I did and I would do it again in a heartbeat. He is organized and punctual: he sent me a quote within 10 minutes of me posting my event, made himself available for a phone call that same night, and arrived right on time the day of. As he played for us during the COVID-19 pandemic, he took physical distancing very seriously, which we appreciated. Most important, his music is beautiful and he himself is charming and engaging. Look no further and book him NOW!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words Julia. It was a such a pleasure to be invited into your family’s intimate celebration of your mother’s birthday. Best wishes and good health to you and your family!! Slainte mhath!
Andrew replied to my request under 12 hours of the performance time. We enjoyed his music as he played on the city sidewalk and we safely social distanced.
Andrew was punctual, well prepared, and hisMusic brought tears of remembrance to every eye
He gave the emotional depth and range to our celebration of life
Thank you, from all of us
Andrew came to our home and played the bag pipes as a surprise for our daughter’s special birthday. The setting in our backyard under the trees was perfect. He played several Scottish favourites as well as medleys and also took requests. We had a lovely visit with him as well. He was the highlight of our day. We would DEFINITELY recommend Andrew for any occasion. You will not be disappointed.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you for your kind words and inviting me into your home Judy. It was a pleasure!
Andrew was very easy to work with, planning and coordination were very straightforward. On our wedding day, he arrived well prepared (and well dressed!) and was the perfect balance of blending in and standing out. We appreciated how low maintenance he was throughout the entire process, and many of our guests commented on what he added to our ceremony. Thank you Andrew !!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you for your kind words Leah! It was an honour and a pleasure to be a part of your wedding day!
Absolutly amazing! he was a true proffesional and is extremly talented he really made our wedding day complete
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you for your kind words Tom! It was an honour to be a part of your wedding day.
Thanks to Andrew we opened our regatta weekend with a great performance! Thanks Andrew for making our event so successful! Loved having you at the yacht club!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
It was my pleasure to play at the Regatta.
Thanks again,
Andrew
Andrew was able to accommodate a last minute request to play at our wedding. He ensured the songs we wanted to hear were played. He wowed our guests. Excellent job!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks for your kind words, Glenn! It was my pleasure to pipe for your big day.
Thanks again,
Andrew
Andrew played the bagpipes at my wedding over the weekend. He sounded amazing and everyone just loved him! He helped me with choosing the right music and answered all my questions. I definitely recommend him.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you for your kind words, Mary! It was a pleasure to entertain you and your guests.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Very professional and personable. Will hire again
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks for having me play for my first Tartan Day Celebration! Really enjoyed it!
Andrew
Excellent
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Rob! It was an honour to play at a 65th wedding anniversary celebration!
Amazing job.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Kim! It was an honour to play at your mother’s funeral!
My parents are from Ayr, Scotland, and growing up, there was never a shortage of Scottish tradition and culture in our house. Every New Year’s Day is our Hogmanay celebration which usually includes 40 or so of our family and friends enjoying traditional Scottish fare. This year, as a surprise to my Dad, we hired Andrew to pipe in our house for our guests. What a surprise, some wet eyes, and some very proud Scots. Thank you Andrew for your amazing talent and blowing everyone away!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Lyndsay,
It was an honour to be invited into your family’s home and to be a part of your Hogmanay Celebration.
Thank you for your hospitality and kind words!
Andrew
Andrew was prompt, kitted out, and ready to play as guests arrived at the memorial for my mother in Burlington. With only a few days notice, he especially learned a tune that I had requested for the occasion. His playing was excellent. I recommend him highly.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Hi Carole,
It was my pleasure playing for your mother’s memorial and fulfilling your tune requests!
Thanks for your kind words,
Andrew
Andrew did an awesome job with the Elmira Sugar Kings Remembrance day ceremony.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks for having me be a part of your Remembrance Service!
Andrew (the "Piper in the Burg" ) really helped us up our game for a very special University of Waterloo Convocation ceremony for Fall Convocation when we installed our 11th Chancellor, Dominic Barton. With an audience of 2,500 family and friends of our graduates, and 97 faculty, staff dignitaries and special VIPs taking part in the ceremony, he piped in our Chancellor's Party which had everyone rise to stand. This made their entrance extra special, including our special guest, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, LG of Ontario. With her Honour present to address convocation, Andrew also played the Vice Regal Salute on stage to welcome her in a fitting way.
Andrew was very easy to work with, very responsive on a short deadline, researched the music we requested, came to an early rehearsal to ensure we had the route and timing down for the procession, and also helped support us after the fact for a video. I would highly recommended Andrew as a piper for high-profile events with dignitaries.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Colleen! It was an honour to be a part of this monumental occasion at the University of Waterloo.
We really enjoyed working with Andrew for our wedding! He was incredibly professional and responsive and his performance was a highlight of the day. Many wedding guests commented on how much they loved the music and have been asking to have Piper in the Burg perform at their own events.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you for your kind words Gen! It was my pleasure to be a part of your wedding day!
All the best,
Andrew
Andrew was AMAZING! A pleasant surprise for the guests! I wish he could have played all night! I definitely recommend him!
From the very start Andrew was fabulous and willing to work with us for our wedding.
He is amazing what he does and there wasn't a dry eye in the church when he was playing.
One of the best decisions we made for our wedding!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks so much for your kind words Melissa! Best wishes to you and Scott!
Andrew was absolutely amazing! His skill as a Piper is incredible and my family found the music both comforting and a loving tribute to our father. I plan on booking him again.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Julia!
It was an honour to play for your father’s memorial!
Andrew was generous with his time and his music. My wife and I enjoyed his playing and getting to know him a little. He played just for the two of us and added so much to our private anniversary celebration.
I highly recommend him.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Ron! It was a pleasure to be welcomed into your home to play for this intimate occasion! Happy anniversary!
We hired Andy for our wedding ceremony. He was excellent. My father-in-law is Scottish and he loved Andy. Andy helped with song selection, made recommendations, and was great to work with! Thanks!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Stef!
It was a pleasure to be a part of your big day! Best wishes to you and Will!
Professional, personable and a real delight.
You Andrew came on time and was very pleasant.He asked if we had any request and played them for us. Andrew is very Talented and we where so honoured he played for us.
Andrew's music is a key feature of our convocation events, and something our grads look forward to!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Michaela! Always a pleasure piping for Renison University College!
We cannot thank Andrew enough for his bagpipe music at our father's graveside service. Andrew played brilliantly and his piping added great richness to our service. Andrew is Incredibly talented - he makes the bagpipes soar. Andrew was very cooperative, punctual and flexible. We know that our dad in Heaven was listening with a smile as he heard the bagpipes at his service - he loved them so. Thank you Andrew!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks again Judy! It was an honour to pipe for your father's graveside service!
Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our son and new daughter-in-law's wedding.
It was great to hear the pipes out in the open and heralding their marriage.
We certainly will contact you when we are next in need of your services.
With our warm thanks.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks for your kind words. I look forward to working with you again!
Andrew
The bagpipes really made the burial special. Thank you so much!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you Tahirih! It was an honour to pipe for your mother's interment!
Andrew
Andrew was a great surprise for many of our employees! He was an added bonus to our Scottish theme employee appreciation day. He was prompt, professional, and a very talented Bagpipe player!
Andrew thank you for your help with picking the tunes :)
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you Meaghan for your support of my piping services!
Andrew
He played really wonderfully and completed my mom’s memorial. Right from the initial quote, Andrew was extremely professional. I highly recommend him!!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks so much for your kind words and for choosing my piping services! It was an honour to pipe for your mother’s celebration of life.
Andrew was spectacular! So professional, an amazing person and an amazing talent. Everyone was so thrilled with the surprise, especially the guests of honour!!
Thank you for adding the wow to our evening!
Thank you Andrew for playing at my wedding this past St. Patrick's Day (2018). I had nothing but compliments from the guests regarding your playing. Thank you so much for being a part of Mitch and my special day. We could not have asked for it to go more smoothly - you played exactly what we were looking for. Would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a piper.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Katie! It was an honour to play your ceremony music on St. Patrick’s Day!
Andrew did an excellent job entertaining our audience and customers. He is very talented and truly made our St. Patrick's Day event an experience that our team and our customers will never forget. I highly recommend Andrew for anybody that is looking for a professional and talented bagpiper.
Looking forward to working with him again.
Thanks, Andrew!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Stone!
Can’t remember the last time I did a gig at 11 pm, but it was pleasure!
Hope I can work with you again as well,
Andrew
We use Andrew frequently for events at our Scottish pub Scran & Dram and he's always exceptional. Very reliable, professional, easy to work with, and of course an amazing bagpiper! No hesitations at all to highly recommend him to anyone looking for bagpiping services.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Hi Sabrina,
Thank you for your kind words. It's always a pleasure to play at the Scran and Dram Scottish Public House! Oh, and the "scran and drams" are always great there, too!
See you soon,
Andrew
Andrew performed for us on Robbie Burns day here at Luther Village on the Park. He finished off our Robbie Burns celebration by playing classic songs and inviting residents to sing along. It was a terrific performance and we look forward to having Andrew back!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Hi Lindsie,
It was my pleasure to perform for and chat with all the residents and staff!
Thanks,
Andrew
Andrew piped at our mother's celebration of life and Robbie Burns Party. He did an excellent job. He arrived on time and played the tunes we asked for. He was a great addition.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Hi Sheena,
Thank you for your kind words and the McLeod hospitality on Saturday night. I have enjoyed the multiple gigs I have played for you and your family!
Thanks again,
Andrew
Very professional and excellent! Highly recommend!!
Andrew piped for our wedding and he made the day extremely special. We had a few unique things we wanted and he was more than accommodating. He was a pleasure to work with.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you for your kind words, Melissa! It was my pleasure to help make your day ‘extremely special!’
Andrew
Andrew did a great job. He was professional and friendly. His piping added an extra special touch to our wedding. Thanks Andrew!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Honoured to help add a special touch to your wedding day.
Best wishes in your new marriage!
Andrew played the bagpipes at our wedding ceremony. He looked absolutely fantastic and sounded amazing, he brought tears to the eyes of myself and our guests. He was very professional, punctual and so sweet to work with. I would recommend him to everyone. Thank you Andrew!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you for your kind words Heather!
It was an honour to help make your special day memorable for you and your guests.
Andrew was amazing! We were celebrating our engagement with a backyard party and hired Andrew. He began piping to announce that it was actually a surprise wedding! He was very professional and the crowd loved him! Thanks again, Andrew!
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
My pleasure Tara! Congratulations!
I'm glad I chose Piper in the Burg for the interment of my father. Andrew was reasonably priced, helpful with suggestions for event, prompt, and discreet. The piping was excellent, and the mourners were impressed. Andrew was super easy to talk to, and payment was simple as well. I highly recommend using Piper in the Burg for your events.
Andrew was so wonderful & professional not only on our wedding day but leading up to it. He would quickly answer any questions we had, was very helpful, and arrived extra early to make sure everything was perfect. He not only did our wedding but my aunts as well and hearing his music is breath taking. We had so many compliments about the bag pipes. He did such an unbelievable job & the day would not have been the same without him! I would definitely recommend Andrew to anyone !
Andrew very kindly donated his time to the Kitchener Waterloo Relay For Life event, a fund raising event for the Canadian Cancer Society. As the Luminary Chair, I had hoped to have a bagpiper as part of the very important Luminary Ceremony. Andrew actually contacted the Cancer Society, offering his assistance while I was in the process of searching. The ceremony ended with Andrew playing a beautiful lament, suggested by him, "Hector the Hero". It was a perfect conclusion to the ceremony. Andrew's performance was skilled and perfect. His gift of time to our event was so very much appreciated! It was a pleasure to have met him and his wife that evening. I would highly recommend Andrew!
Debbie Robson
I found Andrew to be professional, friendly and easy to deal with throughout all my dealings with him. Come day of the service he showed up on time and looking great in full regalia. His playing was outstanding and overwhelming and was a surprise for my new bride!
All this and his wife was a week away from giving birth to their first child!
I highly recommend Andrew for any of your bagpiping requirements.
Andrew was fantastic from the first email to the in person meeting and then especially at the wedding. His performance was a surprise for the groom and guests and he came ready to go!! The word AWESOME doesn't quite cover it but that's what he was and several of our guests said the same and hoped he could stay and play more! We definitely agreed. Thank you so much Andrew for adding another something special to our day. :)
We hired Andrew for our wedding which had a Scottish element to it. Picture kilts by Lake Huron. Andrew was phenomenal. His professionalism was impressive throughout the entire planning experience and on the big day as well. He is very talented and his playing was a big hit for us and all of our guests as we continue to receive complements on his behalf. Thanks Andrew for everything!!!! We highly recommend Andrew to anyone who wants to add a special element to any event.
thank you for coming on time and give a stellar performance. I had several people come over to me and ask where did i find the piper.I just had a feeling you where a kind person and i was right . I would hire you again in a min and i will tell others of you. thank you again form your performance and professional work ethic. best regards Valerie Walsh
Andrew was so talented and brilliant to work with for my wedding in February. He was responsive to emails and asked all the right questions beforehand so there was no confusion on the day. For my wedding he was prompt, played beautifully and was a magical addition. I'd highly recommend him to anyone!!
I found Andrew through Gigsalad and would highly recommend him for anyone needing a piper. He was a pleasure to work with - prompt and professional with communications and willing to be flexible with our specific requirements. He arrived exactly on time, was dressed to a Scottish "t" - and played beautifully during our demanding walk in the cold winter air. He also went beyond the call in hanging in there to play another tune in our event. A very personable individual he made sure that we were happy with the experience. It's amazing - as he started playing in a crowded open area how everyone stopped to take it in - lots of smiles and phones out to take pictures. Everyone loves the bagpipes and if you need a piper - I highly recommend you contact Andrew - you won't be disappointed.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you very much for your kind words Clarence! It was a pleasure working with you, and meeting and reminiscing with Robert.
Andrew recently performed as part our our Rotary Scotch Nosing event. His piping brought our event to a new level as we celebrated an incredible meal and some equally incredible single malt whiskies. We won't hesitate to invite Andrew back to be part of our event next year.
It was a pleasure to have Piper in the Burg join us for our Piping Down the Sun program. In addition to being a very gifted Piper, we found him to be extremely professional and personable.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thanks Michelle! I look forward to continuing the tradition again this summer!
My husband and I both lived in Scotland - my husband born and raised there and myself for 10 years - so we've heard our fair share of piping! I can honestly say that Piper in the Burg is one of the best we have ever had the pleasure of listening to and Andrew was equally as wonderful to work with.
Piper in the Burg is extremely talented, professional, accommodating, and knowledgeable. He has a wide and varied repertoire and selects excellent tunes for your specific occasion - he even took a request from our 6 year old daughter which made her night!
We will continue to hire Piper in the Burg for many events at our Scottish Public House and we highly recommend him to others, no matter what the occasion.
Response from Andrew Osborne - Halifax Bagpiper:
Thank you for your kind words Sabrina! Emily and I brought her mom in for dinner last night. The food was superb as always at Scran and Dram Scottish Public House in New Hamburg.
Andrew was certainly a grand addition to my Mom's 90th birthday party. He sure can pipe! He had our guests tapping their toes, singing along, smiling and yes even brought some of them to tears. He is a very professional young man, made sure he knew the numbers we requested, on time and well presented. A few weeks after the party, a relative passed away and he was kind enough to extend a huge discount to us to play at her funeral because of all of our expenses in such a short period of time. If you are looking for a piper, hire Andres, "Piper in the Burg". Well worth every cent and you will not be disappointed. Thank you Andrew for a job very, very well done and your special consideration to our family in our time of need.
Andrew was great to deal with from beginning to end! Service was exceptional and very professional, and Andrew was very compassionate to our needs. I highly recommend his services and would use him again in a heartbeat!
Everyone at our memorial loved Andrew's piping. He was punctual and accomodating when we started late. Some attendees thought he was a friend of the family!
My husband was adamant that he did not want anything big done for his 40th birthday. But because my husband is a fantastic partner and father, I really wanted to do something special to commemorate his significant day. As my husband is proud of his Scottish heritage and holds a reverence for the bagpipes, I contacted Piper-in-the-Burg.
Andrew's response was very prompt and enthusiastic. I felt his price was very reasonable. I was impressed that Andrew asked to know my husband's name, some tune recommendations, etc.
As this was a surprise, Andrew piped into our yard while the birthday party was underway. This in its self was impressive as its hard work to play the pipes. Andrew went a step above by walking down our street a bit and turning sideways to get into our gated yard. He did it all flawlessly.
There was such joy watching my husband's reaction when he first heard Andrew's playing. When my husband realized Andrew was playing just for him, he was overcome with emotion and his eyes watered. Andrew played with haunting beauty and precision. Everyone at the party truly enjoyed every minute of Andrew's performance.
I also appreciated Andrew's impeccable full formal kilt attire and grooming. Not only does Andrew dress like a gentleman, but he acts like one too.
Hands down, Piper-in-the-Burg gave my husband a wonderful 40th birthday experience and a memory to cherish.
Thank you Piper-in-the-Burg
I would not hesitate recommending Andrew to perform. In my case, a memorial service for my husband. He was very professional in all of our communications, as well as an amazing and experienced piper, and even learned a new piece to play for the service.
Our new members were thrilled to be piped in by Andrew, and the big smiles on the faces of everyone in attendance reflected the joy and fun his playing brought to our meeting. I have received a number of notes and emails from members letting me know what a fun experience it was.
Andrew was unfailingly courteous and patient with our instructions and he was a pleasure to work with.
We used him for a memorial service. He was very good and accommodating. Thanks for making our day special.
I engaged Andrew for my Mom's 90th birthday party. He was on time, prepared and did a wonderful job of the songs we asked him to play - in fact, he got a standing ovation. People who had these songs played before gave us compliments on his ability. We were sooo very happy with his performance. Unfortunately, about 3 weeks later we had a family member pass away and I contacted Andrew again. He gave us a special rate because we were using him again and once again, he did not disappoint. His professionalism is beyond belief. He does such a good job and does it with feeling. I would highly recommend that you use Andrew if you should have the need for a piper. Thank you so very much Andrew for being the performer and gentleman that you are.
Gail Conrad.
Andrew recently piped for our parent's 50th wedding anniversary. They thoroughly enjoyed the surprise, which he was happy to coordinate with us and the church. Andrew also willingly drove from an earlier gig in Waterloo to Caledonia during one of the worst weather days we had all winter. I would not have been surprised if he had cancelled for safety reasons. We really appreciated the extra effort to make my parent's day even more memorable. I have also had the chance to enjoy Andrew's playing at various work events over the years. A great piper indeed!
We have had the pleasure of having Andrew share his talent as a Piper for our St. John's College Graduation over a number of years now. Andrew is a very talented and reliable piper who brought a high level of expertise and professionalism to our school graduations.
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 10 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
Add the sound of a well-tuned Great Highland Bagpipe and the appearance of an accomplished, professional piper to your next special event.
Please take a look around my profile to see what it looks and sounds like to have me at your next event in the photos and audio sections.
But don't take my word for it, see what others have to say about me in the reviews section above.
With over 27 years of piping experience, Andrew has been a member of competitive pipe bands in Ontario, a guest piper with bands from the United States and Scotland, and is now a volunteer member of the 12 Wing Pipes and Drums in Shearwater, Nova Scotia.
As a founding member of the Paris Port Dover Pipe Band, Andrew led the band to become the 2005 North American Champions and the Ontario Champion Supreme Pipe Band in Grade 5 in only their second year of competition. In 2013, he returned to the band for a season, playing as a member of the Ontario Champion Supreme Pipe Band in Grade 3.
As a successful solo piper, Andrew competed under the tutelage of Jake Watson and John Cairns, both leaders of top Ontario pipe bands. He left his competitive career on top, having played up through the grades ultimately reaching the prestigious Grade 1 level.
In 2017, Andrew was awarded one of Kitchener-Conestoga’s 150 for Canada’s 150th Awards for volunteering his piping services to the local Royal Canadian Legion branches, Waterloo Region Museum's McDougall Cottage and other local charities.
In 2022, Andrew moved to Halifax and enjoys making events memorable by sharing the music of the Great Highland Bagpipe with locals and travellers to Nova Scotia.
November 16, 2024 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Graduation |
October 11, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
October 05, 2024 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
October 04, 2024 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Corporate Event |
September 28, 2024 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 24, 2024 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Reception |
October 05, 2023 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 14, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Corporate Event |
May 27, 2023 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 02, 2023 • 10:00am - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 23, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Surprise |
February 25, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Reception |
October 05, 2022 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm | Corporate Event |
September 20, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
August 07, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Personal Occasion |
August 06, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 14, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Personal Occasion |
April 30, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 23, 2021 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Personal Occasion |
October 17, 2021 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
October 10, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Wedding Reception |
September 16, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Personal Occasion |
August 14, 2021 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Anniversary Party |
May 08, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 23, 2020 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 09, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Birthday Party |
June 06, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Birthday Party |
March 07, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 05, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 01, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Launch Party |
July 20, 2019 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 06, 2019 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Product Promotion |
March 30, 2019 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Anniversary Party |
March 20, 2019 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 05, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Cambridge |
December 28, 2018 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 20, 2018 • 2:30pm - 2:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 06, 2018 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 29, 2018 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 22, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding, Waterloo, ON |
September 15, 2018 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Langdon Hall |
September 15, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding, Scotland, ON |
September 08, 2018 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 01, 2018 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Guelph Wedding |
August 26, 2018 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | McDougall Cottage |
August 25, 2018 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Private Function |
August 24, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Guelph Surprise |
August 19, 2018 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Birthday Party |
August 18, 2018 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 27, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 16, 2018 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 10, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding |
May 17, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 14, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 04, 2018 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Anniversary Party |
March 17, 2018–March 18, 2018 • 11:00pm - 12:00am | Nightclub Event |
March 17, 2018 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding |
March 14, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | St. Patrick's Celebration (LTC Facility) Kitchener |
February 28, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Curling Bonspiel, Kitchener |
January 27, 2018 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm | Private party, Guelph |
January 25, 2018 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Robbie Burns Dinner |
January 25, 2018 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Robbie Burns Day, Waterloo |
January 13, 2018 • 7:00pm - 11:55pm | Private party, Paris |
November 03, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser Concert |
October 13, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding |
October 07, 2017 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding |
September 17, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Wilmot Terry Fox Run |
September 16, 2017 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Wedding |
September 10, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Celebration of Life |
September 09, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Celebration of Life |
September 09, 2017 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | 90th Birthday |
November 25, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | First Anniversary of Scran & Dram Scottish Public House |
November 11, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Remembrance Service, Luther Village on the Park |
October 29, 2016 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding, Waterloo, ON |
October 22, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Convocation, Renison University College |
October 16, 2016 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Private Party, Elmira, ON |
October 08, 2016 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding, Guelph, ON |
October 01, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding, St. Thomas, ON |
September 18, 2016 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Wilmot Terry Fox Run |
September 10, 2016 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding, London, ON |
September 04, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Private Function, New Hamburg, ON |
September 03, 2016 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Wedding, Waterloo |
September 02, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral, Brantford, ON |
August 28, 2016 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Piping Down the Sun, McDougall Cottage |
August 27, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding, Port Elgin, ON |
August 19, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding, Burlington Golf Club |
August 13, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding, St. Thomas, ON |
July 17, 2016 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Private Function, Cambridge, ON |
July 15, 2016 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Cambridge Scottish Festival Ceilidh |
July 14, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | peopleCare AR Goudie, Kitchener, ON |
July 09, 2016 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Private Function, Brant, ON |
July 03, 2016 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Piping Down the Sun, McDougall Cottage |
June 30, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Private Function, Waterloo Region, ON |
June 29, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | St. John's College Graduation, Sanderson Centre, Brantford, ON |
June 26, 2016 • 9:00am - 11:00am | CMHA's Ride Don't Hide, St. Jacob's, ON |
June 25, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding, London, ON |
June 18, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding, Sarnia, ON |
June 18, 2016 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Strawberry Festival |
June 15, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Renison University College Convocation, Waterloo, ON |
June 11, 2016 | Wedding Ceremony |
June 11, 2016 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Rising Dough Bakery's 20th Birthday Party |
June 10, 2016 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | KW Relay for Life, Kitchener, ON |
May 30, 2016 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Busking, Stratford, ON |
May 29, 2016 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Tentative Gig, Cambridge, ON |
May 28, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Memorial Service, Cambridge, ON |
May 27, 2016 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Mennonite Relief Sale, New Hamburg, ON |
May 26, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Retirement Dinner, Brantford, ON |
May 21, 2016 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Private Function, Waterloo, ON |
May 21, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding, Cambridge, ON |
May 19, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Celebration of Life, Toronto, ON |
May 17, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Conestoga Golf Classic, Cambridge, ON |
May 01, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | KW MS Walk, Kitchener, ON |
April 23, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding, Brampton, ON |
April 02, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | UW Athletics Banquet, Waterloo, ON |
March 26, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Whisky Tasting @ Scran & Dram, New Hamburg |
March 17, 2016 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | St. Paddy's Day at the Scran & Dram, New Hamburg |
March 05, 2016 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral, Oakville, ON |
February 20, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding, Cambridge,ON |
February 05, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | McCarthy Place Retirement Residence, Stratford, ON |
February 01, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | McCarthy Place Retirement Residence, Stratford, ON |
January 25, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Luther Village on the Park, Waterloo, ON |
January 25, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Google Kitchener Waterloo |
January 25, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Chartwell Wellington Park Retirement Residence, Guelph, ON |
January 25, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Scran & Dram Scottish Public House, New Hamburg, ON |
January 24, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Celebration of Life, Guelph, ON |
January 23, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Parties, Aberfoyle, ON |
January 23, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Scran & Dram Scottish Public House, New Hamburg, ON |
January 22, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Business Function, Stratford, ON |
December 24, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Honouring the Fallen, Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, ON |
November 21, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding, Oakville, ON |
October 24, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Convocation, Renison University College, Waterloo, ON |
September 27, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Fabulous Firkin Music Matinee, Cambridge, ON |
September 26, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Funeral, Waterford, ON |
September 11, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON |
September 05, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding, Aberfoyle, ON |
July 18, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
July 11, 2015 | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 04, 2015 | Funeral Service |
Mostly traditional Celtic music written for the Great Highland Bagpipe.
Specific requests may be accommodated if made in advance. I’m able to learn new tunes with advanced notice, if suitable to the scale range of the Great Highland Bagpipe.
There are few requirements other than avoiding small spaces and entrance ways as bagpipes are not the smallest or quietest instrument!
Gene said “Toni and her husband were able to come out on short notice and provide and amazing tribute, followed by and Irish toast for the unfortunate passing of…”
Trish A. said “We hired Wayne for community party- he was sweet, professional and talented. It was such a pleasure to work and chat with Wayne! 5 ⭐️‘ s for sure!”
Conner G. said “Joe was very easy to communicate with. If we had any questions he answered them. If we just needed to check in to make sure everything was good and planned…”
Karen G. said “Highly recommend John’s playing. It brought many a tear to many eyes at my mothers service.”