DJ/Guitarist/Bagpiper- Michael Lancaster

From beginning to end of event, Michael was incredible! He is very professional, talented and an incredible performer! Not only did he WOW us with incredible bagpipe playing but he explained his instrument, the history and was very engaging with the audience. We will definitely have him back and look forward to his guitar playing as well!

Michael was on time and very easy to talk to make arrangements. He put on an excellent performance. He stopped to take time to educate us about the bagpipe and tell some fun jokes. Everyone loved it!! Thank you very much!!

Amazing! I booked Michael for my 40th birthday party, didn’t really have a lot of specific requests yet high expectations.. and he delievered! He kept the dance party going the whole night—taking requests while reading the room. When my cake came out, he surprised the guest with a bagpipe entrance! At one point he played a song on the bagpipes accompanying the hip hop song—so cool! I didn’t tell people he was a bagpiper so it was a very memorable moment. He was awesome, don’t hesitate! Funny—I booked him without knowing that he’d done two of my friend’s weddings too—they raved about him too. Thanks Michael!!

Great entertainment!

I hired Michael as a bagpiper for my husband's military funeral. He played a beautiful rendition of "Amazing Grace" that brought tears to my eyes. From the moment I hired him, he was extremely communicative and put my mind at ease about everything. He told me he has been doing this for 25 years, and it shows in his professionalism and attention to detail. Thank you Michael for your beautiful bagpipe playing and for honoring my husband's final services.

Micheal was wonderful and we were so thankful for his professional service

Michael Lancaster is a talented piper. He provided the perfect atmosphere for our function. His piping was excellent. He was attentive and helpful, and made a few suggestions that were spot on. i would recommend him highly😊

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I hired Michael on line. But he surpassed my expectations! Not only is he an excellent musician, but at my request, he also suggested the perfect music for our event. His quick response when returning my emails or phone calls really put my mind at ease. I cannot recommend him high enough!

Michael was fabulous! Everyone was raving on how he knew all the right songs. He was also very helpful to us while he was setting up….
We will hire Michael again…
Thank you,
Cyn Benjamin

very passionate and considerate

Michael was a double threat at my event. He kept the crowd upbeat and lively with his DJ skills and wowed everyone when he stopped and played the pipes several times throughout the evening. Very personable and professional. I highly recommend.

Wonderful

My son lives in CO, so for his 30th birthday I had a bagpiper sent to his house to serenade him. It was perfect. Everyone had a great time. We pulled off a great surprise. Would highly suggest having a walk in surprised.

Michael was kind, courteous and professional at all times. He communicated well with our venue contact to ensure he had everything he needed ahead of time, set up and broke down his equipment right on schedule and was just a very pleasant person to work with.

Michael was an integral part of our day and made it so much more memorable than I had anticipated. I received compliments from several guests and the bridal party regarding the blend of music that was curated by Michael. My husband and I heard all of our favorite songs, and I loved the addition of some line dancing and old crooners. For a daytime wedding, we had more guests dance than I had expected, and I loved the music Michael chose to get people moving after a heavy brunch. He was very communicative, calm, and responsive when things came up (as they inevitably do). His sound skills were phenomenal; the ceremony and speeches had excellent quality and zero feedback. All of our interactions leading up to, and on the day of, were warm and comfortable - we were very lucky to have Michael as our DJ!

Michael played the bagpipe for my dad's memorial service in October. He did an excellent job and he was easy to work with. I wasn't really sure what we wanted and Michael had some great suggestions. He was professional, on time, affordable and my dad would have loved it.

Our Piper was fabulous. Played for the processional and recessional at a wedding in an art gallery. Set the perfect tone for the ceremony!

Michael was extremely responsive during the entire process and we appreciated his promptness. He played acoustic guitar before and during our wedding ceremony and DJ'd during cocktail hour and the reception. We're not well versed in music selection, so he was very helpful and accurate in knowing what would please guests. Michael's fees were very reasonable and we would definitely recommend him!

Very solemn ceremony expertly performed

We recently had a Memorial/Meeting Room Dedication for one of our libraries. Michael showed up early...complete professional...and did a remarkable performance.
Michael played his Bagpipe as the guest arrived outside the library. Then he moved inside the library to play his guitar and he was amazing. He fit in perfectly with the vibe of the event.
THANK YOU for being so very professional, talented, accommodating, and overall, everything we needed and more. I will be hiring Michael again in the future.

Michael was fun, energetic, had great fun stories to tell and my residents all loved him!

Michael was professional, prompt and performed perfectly. He really made my Father-in-Law's Celebration of Life exceptional.

Added so much to the event - so glad the family decided to include a final bagpiper salute!
Great communication, very pleased :)

Wonderful performance

Excellent all the way around. Hired as surprise for my moms 80th birthday. Great performance with an awesome entrance. Punctual and very responsive! Highly recommend 10/10 would hire again!

Our bagpiper Ian did a beautiful job. Everyone was moved by his performance. Michael was so kind and easy to work with at this difficult time . Thank you for being such a memorable part of my Moms service. I know she loved it.

We went to Mt Evans to say our final goodbyes to my husband. Our Piper was wonderful and played some very nice songs. I would highly recommend Gigsalad.

Phenomenal experience that every attendee loved! Piper showed up exactly when/where they said they would and Michael was great with song suggestions. Highly recommend Michael for any of your events!

Mike is super talented..

Mike played the bagpipes for our wedding then turned into a DJ he kept everyone dancing and moving.. Don’t think twice HIRE him.

This wonderful musician played at my husband's funeral. My husband would have loved the performance and the music, which is the highest praise I can give.

Very professional, excellent bagpiper, kind, respectful, punctual & friendly. Michael goes the extra mile to provide superior service. I've hired him twice for family members funerals which I couldn't attend because I live in a different state. I had to trust him to do his job & boy did he deliver. My family was blowing up my cell & email with rave reviews & thanks for his service. Thank you Michael for doing such a wonderful job of honoring my loved ones memories.

Michael did an exceptional job playing the bagpipes at my mothers funeral....

Michael was wonderful to find me Ian Johnson since Michael was previously booked.Ian was an amazing piper and is from Scottland with a thich accent. Our event was perfect with the help of Ian Johnson.

He was very easy to work with. Everyone enjoyed the show.

Michael was great! He kept our group very entertained with his skillful playing of the bagpipe and with his lively stories. We would definitely recommend him for an event.

Michael played as a surprise for my elderly mom and her caregivers on St Pats day today. He brought everyone there so much joy. Punctual, professional, skilled, and handsome! We really appreciated him coming out on the heels of the recent snow storm too and highly recommend booking him for your next event.

He was great. Everything worked out perfectly.

Michael made my dads 60th a night to remember! Thank you. It was incredible.

Michael was easy to work with, provided ideas from experience and I didn’t have to worry. Music was perfect!

Michael Lancaster did a fantastic job with the bagpipes at the graveside.

Michael answered the last minute call to surprise a friend on his birthday. Couldn’t recommend him enough!

Michael is a true professional. He followed up prior to the event and made sure that he knew exactly what was wanted by the family. His bagpiping at the memorial was a moving and uplifting part of our celebration of our friend’s life. He was wonderful!

Michael Lancaster created a delightful celebration of my Daughter’s birthday. We are in Pa and wanted to celebrate somehow with her on FaceTime call, so we orchestrated timing with Michael so we could enjoy her tears of joy when she heard the pipes. Rachael said that she felt so special being celebrated this way. Michael plays perfectly, has good stories, and solid demeanor. Thanks so much!

What is a really unique event for someone's birthday? Michael surprising them with a bagpipe, birthday serenade. Michael put on a great birthday show with music, great story telling and some history of the bagpipes. He is professional, communicates well, showed up on time. We hope to hire him again.

Great music, story telling and personality!

Michael played the part in every way. His willingness to step outside the norm to help us bring joy to a friend and his insights on how we might "choreograph" the surprise were brilliant. A moment we will never forget. In case you don't know it already, bagpipes make everything better!

very good we have had Michael 3 times for diff occasions and every event is awesome highly recommend

I hired him to play for my father. He communicated everything very well and was very responsive. He showed up to the venue ahead of schedule and communicated that he was there and that he understood the plan and preformed for the designated amount of time and made a very special memory for my family. Would Highly recommend him to anyone. Very talented and professional

Our bagpiper did a wonderful job for us. We hired him to play his instrument for an hour during an event at one of our high rise office buildings in downtown Denver. He was professional, fun, engaging and did a wonderful job entertaining everyone in our building. I had many positive comments from tenants and they were happy that we provided entertainment and food and drink for them. This was our last event prior to the "stay at home" order for COVID 19 issued in Denver. Many people were happy that we didn't cancel and our bagpiper added much to the festivities. I will recommend him to others and will most likely use your service again. Thank you.

Michael arrived early and he did a fantastic job. Many of the guests were also really impressed. Our Dad would have approved.

I've received nothing but praise for Ian's performance. I know it was cold and I didn't know that the cold could be destructive to the bagpipes. I was very moved by the same-day recording sent to me of "going home". It was a very hard day for the family and all the friends who knew Chris. Thank you for your contribution. I think we all prefer to hear the pipes planted out of doors but understand the limitations.

thanks, Ken

Prompt response and attention to detail.
Played all music request and was very professional and talented.
Would use again.

Easy to schedule. Professional presentation at my brother’s military funeral at Ft Logan. Perfect.

Michael played the guitar during the prelude of our wedding ceremony and then switched to his bagpipes after our first kiss. Our ceremony was in a remote area in the mountains and he was able to accommodate our space no problem. He was very responsive ahead of the event and a joy during. Highly recommend!

We had Michael finish our Celebration of Life service with Amazing Grace on the bagpipes....It was beautiful. He was professional, and the one song and his performance were more than we could have asked for. Thank you, Michael.

We hired Michael to do a "singing telegram" for my son's 30 birthday at his place of business.
My son, and of course, all of his co-workers, were so surprised and happy with the bagpipe presentation.

My son told me this was the best and most memorable surprise he has ever had, and it will be a happy memory forever. He called all of his friends to tell them how great it was. He knew a surprise was coming, but never guessed it would be bagpipes!
Nothing says I love you Louder than bagpipes!

Thank you, Michael, for such a wonderful job, and making the day so special!

Our piper Ian, and his drummer Justin, were as awesome as last year! After a phenomenal performance mesmerized kids and adults alike, Ian gave several of our guests a go of playing his pipes! Will have them again next year! Love them for our St. Patrick's Day Annual celebration!!!

Outstanding and very professional. Highly, highly recommend.

We had Michael do a juggling act at our company Christmas party. He was scheduled to start on the bagpipes, then play guitar, and then DJ.
Not only did Michael perform all of these impeccably, but he went far above and beyond. I was running late for set-up and he helped, I needed a pen, he had it, a guest wanted to know more about the bagpipes, he took his time and taught them. His personality is kind, accommodating, professional and warm. I am so happy he was the soul of our party, he made it very memorable. I would recommend him to anyone!!

What a great experience. Michael played for our daughters wedding. He is the best bagpiper I have ever heard! He was punctual and flexible as sometimes things change at the last minute but he took it all in stride and was wonderful. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great bagpiper.

Michael did exactly what I wanted him to do, and played beautifully. His skill with the guitar is absolutely remarkable!

Michael was so accomodating and easy to work with! He was able to learn and perform specific songs and was very easy to communicate with! Thank you so much!

They say rain is good luck on your wedding day! Our outdoor wedding was running a hour behind due to the rain. Our bagpiper played on and off before the ceremony started to keep our guests entertained. When it was ready for the ceremony the bagpiper played as requested and it was absolutely perfect!

Excellent

Michael was very communicative, easy to work with and magnificent on the bagpipes.

Ian was wonderful to have at our memorial service. He played the bagpipes beautifully! He arrived early and he was very friendly and personable to have around while we waited for service to start.

We arranged for Michael to perform for someone in our family who is a disabled veteran in a rehab center. It was a great surprise and he and others who joined in, really enjoyed the traditional Scottish bagpipe melodies. It was wonderful and we plan to re-schedule soon. Michael mixed music with sharing interesting things Scottish. We highly recommend this professional gentleman and his music.
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Ian our bagpiper and Justin our drummer were a great duo! Everyone at our St. Patrick's Day party loved the music! Ian even let us try to play the bagpipe(so hard!) and Justin let the kids play his drum. They were a delight and we plan to have them back next year! Thank you for making our celebration so memorable! :)

my residents at the nursing home loved him he was nice and talked to them t/o the show.

Great Job by Ian Jackson!! Everyone enjoyed it.

Michael Lancaster not only piped beautiful music but he went above and beyond to make our guest of honor feel important. He shared a lovely tribute to our guest of honor, sharing a lovely Gaelic prayer that we didn't expect. He is a master musician and a great personality for any event! Our guests left raving about him and wanting his contact information. Thank you, Michael!

Couldn't have gone better, everyone I talked to loved him. Several asked how to contact Micheal, perfect.

The music was exactly what I was looking for. Michael was so easy to work with over the phone, arrived early, and preformed his tunes in perfect timing with the ceremony.

I would defiantly include him in future events.

Nathan

Michael was great for my event. We loved having him there - he added a lot to the party, perfect level of music in the background without being distracting.
thank you! I would definitely use him for another event in the future

Michael provided the perfect touch to our event, as he set the mood for a fun/dynamic cocktail reception at History Colorado. Kudos to Michael! thanks for a great job!

Mr Lancaster played 4 songs on his bagpipe that started our Life Celebration for our son. His talent and knowledge of events and how best to fit in his piping was excellent. Everyone was raving about him and the music.

Music was just as advertised. Musician showed up ealy and was all set to start at the agreed upon time. Highly recommend Michael Lancaster. He was excellent!!!

We were so happy with Michael and his bagpiping!

Hired for Birthday telegram & my friend was pleasantly surprised.
Michael is talented & did a fabulous job. I hired last min & responded quickly & made day special for my friend.

Michael's playing made my Valentine's gift so special! He is professional & fun. I am recommending him to anyone that is interested in someone to play at their events.

Michael was coming to play @ my mother's burial service. Plans changed due to weather & we had to postponed burial. When we contacted Michael to let him know, he quickly came up with an alternative plan. He played for her church service. He did a fantastic job! He was very kind, courteous, and respectful to my family. Thank you Michael!

Michael was a pleasure to work with and a very talented musician. Very responsive to emails, was on time and rolled with a fluctuating schedule for our luncheon. Thank you!

Michael was professional, talented, creative and a pleasure to work with!

Very responsive and communicative! Went perfectly to plan :-) would recommend over and over again to anyone looking for a fantastic musician.

Michael Lancaster was a pleasure to work with, he was flexible and made excellent recommendations. He was prompt and professional.

Q

Michael was great - we picked him because his reviews were awesome and now we know why. From the day we booked him, Mike was prompt, informative, accommodating, patient and energetic. He thought of things we had never considered (from technical details to the flow of the ceremony) and overall made our ceremony much better than we had even envisioned. He was perfect.

Michael did a great job at our event. Played the right music at the right volume for the atmosphere of the event. Our guests loved it!

I would book Michael again and again
He made my daughters birthday and her whole office

Michael was perfect... exactly what we needed to help make the day special.

Michael did a wonderful performance for my St Patrick's Day Party. In between piping he gave my guests some history and background about piping. He also threw in a few jokes as well. Couldn't have asked for more.

Michael was easy to work with and very responsive. He arrived on time, was very engaging with our guests, parents and kids alike. His playing and stories were wonderful and our guests were wowed. This is the start of a new tradition for our family.

My husband and I hosted a Burns Night Supper and hired Michael to entertain. He was wonderful and made a fun evening extra special. His piping was beautiful and he was so personable and our guests really enjoyed his stories, jokes and information about piping as much as the music. The evening was so much fun that we are planning this as an annual event and be sure that Michael will be a part of our planning for years to come. I highly recommend him!

I would just like to say that my Dad's Memorial service would not have been the same without these incredible musicians. We are planning a wedding this summer, and hope to use them again.

The wedding and music were beautiful and Ian wasgreat. The only comment....he stopped playing before the entire bridal procession got back down the isle leaving my son and daughter-in-law hanging not really knowing what to do. It was very noticeable in the video.

Thanks

Steve was wonderful. Very knowledgable about the instrument, not only were we entertained, we were educated! He touched my families hearts. Would highly recommend him!

Michael Lancaster played the bagpipes at a memorial we organized. It was a beautiful performance which enhanced the event. Michael was easy to contact and make arrangements with. The attendees were very impressed with him and his music. I would consider having Michael Lancaster back if a similar event is arraigned.

My company hired Michael to play for a Celebration of Life service.
From the time he arrive to the time he left everything about him was professional and his music was breathtaking! He played during the prelude of the service and at the end of the service. As he marched out with the song Amazing Grace fading away, there was not a dry eye to be found! We are happy to recommend him and will use his services whenever we can.

Every year St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Loveland Colorado celebrates St. Andrew's Day. At the end of the morning Liturgy Fr. Evan blesses the Tartans...but this year I had arranged a surprise with him.
After the blessing, the rear doors of the Church opened and Michael Lancaster began to play Amazing Grace followed by Highland Cathedral. The Scots, Greek, Russian, Chinese, German heritage people in the congregation loved it! (We embrace our diversity).
Mr. Lancaster was professional and patient (he had to wait on a cold day for the Priest to finish).
I couldn't be more pleased! The surprise was well received by all!

Michael cheerfully and professionally communicated prior to my event. You will be hard pressed to locate a more authentic, qualified, talented and charming musician to assist in making your occasion special as well as memorable. My fiancée will never forget Michael walking down our street and into our house just before I got down on a knee to propose to her. Thank you Michael!

I don't have enough words to thank Michael for the wonderful job he did at our wedding! Our guests were blown away as were we. He was genuinely wonderful to work with: excellent communication, playlist, etc. He did everything I asked ~ even though we put him outside in the cold & snow! After playing for our ceremony & exit down the aisle, he stuck around & played extra songs as our guests gathered outdoors for a group photo & hot toddy. Everything from his musical ability to his appearance & happy attitude were top notch and added to a magical evening!

Michael was outstanding. His performance made our daughter's wedding ceremony one of the best yet. Michael performed magnificantly even though the temperature was near 100!! Great job. We can't thank him enough. Regards, Mike H.

Is there any place to have 6 stars? Michael was an ace when it came to communication, which was super important as this was for a destination wedding. When we were late and the other musician had to leave before the end, Michael came through and gave us our perfect wedding. In addition, he was a champ and handled our amplification needs for a very fair price. I cannot recommend Michael more. He is a total rock star and I cannot praise him enough for our perfect day.

We hired Michael for a family birthday party. He arrived exactly on time, marching and piping from across the street up our driveway to make a grand entrance. He played all the tunes we had requested, as well as several others. He stopped in between songs to tell jokes and to give some brief history and information about the bagpipes. It was interesting and entertaining. My family had a wonderful time and Michael did a great job. Everyone told me afterwards that they were impressed with how well he played and with his performance overall. Couldn't have been better!

Michael was excellent. The look on the Bride's face when she heard his first note was priceless. He added so much to this special ceremony. We especially appreciated his flexibility while we worked through restrictions with the Academy chapel and his willingness to pose for pictures after the wedding. We highly recommend Michael for anyone looking for a premier bagpiper!

Michael was great! The kids (in our childcare program) couldn't stop talking about him after he left, and they were telling their parents all about what they learned during his show. Awesome experience overall!

Michael first made a positive impression on me by getting back to me almost immediately after I placed my request on Gigmasters. He was kind, professional and didn't blink an eye when I had to move his arrival time up an hour. He offered good ideas as to how his contribution could best be woven into my sister's Memorial service. I would hire Michael again, no question. I would also recommend him regardless of occasion. He's a true performer.

Michael was excellent to work with - very thorough in his preparation, thoughtful in providing recommendations and hung with us when it rained during our wedding ceremony outside. I would highly recommend him!

Michael was so easy to work with as he was prompt on returning calls/emails and had many suggestions as well. He also took suggestions for songs and was very accommodating. On the day of our wedding the music was beautiful. Michael played the guitar for the duration of time when guests were arriving as well as our wedding party entrance and then switched to the bagpipes for my bridal walk before switching back to the guitar for the cocktail hour. His professionalism is top notch and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a live musician for any event! Thank you so much, Michael, you helped make our wedding day that much better!

Presentation was professional and very well received

Working with Michael was fantastic. He played both the guitar and the bagpipes at our July 2011 wedding. He was always prompt in responding to me, helpful, friendly and organized. Above all, Michael is a fabulous musician and was an excellent addition to our wedding ceremony. Michael has my very highest recommendation.

Michael not only provided an outstanding performance at my late wife's funeral but he was there when needed to coordinate the arrangements and was keenly aware of his role integrating his talents with the overall event. I would never hesitate to use his services again.

We hired Michael for our mountain wedding ceremony music. He provided a large list of bagpipe songs and also guitar songs. He performed both instruments and was amazing the whole time. I remember crying during the acoustic guitar performance - it was very touching. I would highly recommend him!