Bagpiper Michael Gibbs/Heathen Highlanders

In laws were going on a LDS mission to Scotland, we had a going away party for them. The day before we thought it would be cool to have bagpipes to surprise them. Michael responded in under 5 minutes and came the next day. He played the pipes as they got home and they both got out of the car in tears. I mean, this was an Irish guy and he was sobbing. Michael made the event that much more unique and special for them, we even included him in our family photo. He was SOOO good at the pipes and dressed traditionally. He also was conversational with our 100 family members and they all loved him. HIGHLY recommend him!

He responded quickly. He arrived on time. We have attended many events with bagpipers but Michael is the best player many of our guests have ever heard. He looked and sounded amazing. I highly recommend him for any event!!!!

We hired Michael to play a short patriotic melody in honor of 9/11 for our golf tournament. Michael is professional, friendly and plays beautifully. It was a total hit for the event, and set the tone for the day.

Mr Gibbs was so very kind, and did a most excellent job of playing at my husband's funeral. He explained the mythology behind the song "Going Home" in a comforting manner! It was well worth every penny! Thank you Michael! My husband would have loved it!

Micheal did an amazing job at our youth trek event. Played during the women’s pull and later that evening in camp. Really enhanced the event and experience for all that attended. Big Thanks as we were out in the sticks.

Michael was so great to work with and absolutely talented. He added a great touch to our work party for St Patrick’s Day!

Michael gave a wonderful performance for my mother's funeral. Even with very late notice on booking him, he was kind, understanding and punctual. His music with bagpipes is very powerful and moving. Highly recommend.

Michael Gibbs is a true talent and professional. Prompt, kind and a gifted artist. Performing for a welcome committee for representatives of the American Legion, his music created a beautiful atmosphere. Guests were brought to tears with his beautiful tribute.

It was so touching to have a Scottish farewell for Uncle Bob. Everyone loved it thanks so much

We hired Michael to play bagpipes for our Veteran's Day Fireside. He was amazing. He played a powerful intro march in, followed by a tribute to each branch of the armed forces. Many tears in the congregation. A powerful and beautiful tribute. Michael was easy to communicate with. Arrived early. Exceeded expectations with his performance . Highly recommend. We will use him again.

Michael was phenomenal, he played for my mother's graveside service. She loved the sound of bagpipes. Michael was extremely easy to work with. I will not hesitate to call in Michael again if the need for authentic Scottish bagpipe music is needed again.

Bagpiper Michael Gibbs was already booked, but he diligently arranged for fellow Piper Lance Lindsay to perform at my Mother’s funeral in South Ogden. In a word, “Brilliant!” Piper Lindsay was dressed in Scottish regalia, looked and performed several traditional Scottish funeral songs, ending with “Going Home,” which as I understand it, symbolizes the Piper turning, marching away to lead the soul of the departed to Heaven. Just perfect. Piper Lindsay agreed to travel north of his home location for Mother’s gravesite interment services. Since we’ve shared Piper Lindsay’s performance with Mother’s Canadian family, we can say that Piper Lindsay is now internationally renowned!

My father recently passed at 100 years, 6 months, 10 days old. He was Dutch, from the Netherlands, and very fond of bagpipers and bagpipe music. He was 17 when the Nazis invaded his home country, and went underground to avoid capture and labor camps. It was HUGELY fitting to have a bagpipe, Mr Gibbs, present at the burial, and moved me to tears as he walked off into the distance. He then returned to the group to meet and talk with family. Best choice ever.
Thank you.

He was timely, and appropriately somber. He explained the Irish folklore tradition that as he walks away the spirit leaves as well. Understanding that history and symbolism made it an especially moving and sweet moment. There wasn’t a dry eye. Thank you for giving my grandpa such a distinguished send off!

I loved Michael’s playing at my grandfather’s funeral. He created a somber yet respectful atmosphere. Great job!

We were fortunate to find Michael Gibbs to play the bagpipe for my father-in-law's graveside service recently at the Lehi Cemetary. Michael was incredible. As we arrived at the gravesite after the funeral, Michael was already there playing Amazing Grace and other touching songs. It added a lovely feeling of reverence and honor as we gathered. After the grave dedication, Michael gave a description of the Keltic belief that the spirit of the departed stays with the family until they are buried before making their way to the hereafter. He then played "Going Home" and walked away from the gravesite while playing this beautiful piece. It was the perfect and poignant way to say goodbye to our dear father, there was hardly a dry eye. Seeing him walking away as the pipes gently faded away in the distance was an image I will never forget.

Michael is a true professional, all in attendance were deeply moved by his participation in the event. He took time afterward to let us know he had taken time to read the obituary of our dear loved one to get to know him so he could honor him with us. This meant so much. Michael is courteous and professional. Having him with us on this special day was an honor.

Michael was on time (early), played very well and exactly as he outlined, and even adjusted his program as there was a medical emergency among those attending the graveside service. He was phenomenal, and we will use him again in a heartbeat. Thank you!

Michael was the bagpiper for my sister's funeral, and the entire family is overjoyed with how it turned out. Michael is considerate and very knowledgeable, we learned interesting Celtic mythology, he helped us choose appropriate music and he was dressed fantastically. He was a highlight on a very sad day, and my young nephew said that he was cool and awesome. Thank you Michael!

Michael is, without a doubt, a master of his craft. A piper who possesses not only the technical skills necessary to elicit the soul-stirring power of the bagpipes but also the sensitivity and empathy required to elevate such a performance beyond mere melody, turning it into a poignant symbol of remembrance and respect.

Our encounter with Michael was under the somber circumstance of a memorial service. We arrived with heavy hearts and were immediately greeted by the beautiful melody of his bagpipes as we exited our cars.
His rendition was a moving overture that tenderly held our raw emotions, setting the dignifying tone of the day.

When the casket was being carried by pallbearers, Michael played 'Amazing Grace'. The words of the song may have been absent, but the melody was all we needed. Michael's skillful command of the bagpipes made each note speak volumes, telling a story of love, of grace, and of solace, adding an element of profound emotional depth to this poignant moment.

The playing of 'Danny Boy' as each family member placed a rose on the casket was a touching gesture that lent the entire event an air of deep personal respect and reverence. Each note seemed to vibrate with the unique love of each individual, intertwining the personal with the universal, creating an intimate, collective mourning experience that was incredibly moving.

The highlight, however, was his introduction and rendition of the song 'Moments of Crossing'. He not only played the song but also took the time to explain its Celtic symbolism. His knowledge and eloquence were impressive, weaving an insightful narrative that enhanced the impact of the ensuing melody. This simple act of communication showed his deep understanding and respect for his art, and it added a level of meaning and connectivity that was beyond our expectations.

To conclude the service, Michael played the final song while walking away from the gravesite. It was a symbol of transition, a moving musical metaphor that encapsulated our collective experience of saying goodbye, and allowed a space for reflection and closure.

Michael’s performance was not just a demonstration of his remarkable musical talents. It was an exemplification of his innate ability to understand and translate the complexities of grief and love into his music, touching each person present with his heartfelt performance.

In conclusion, logistically, Michael was great to work with. He was responsive in coordinating meeting time, he arrived to the gravesite well before any of us, he stayed for the entire ceremony, he was dressed in beautiful Celtic attire, and it was clear he loves the bagpipes. But even more than that, he was simply a superb, gifted musician who knows how to tune into the emotions of the moment.

I highly recommend Michael Gibbs! Thank you, Michael, for your gift to my family. The entire day was tender, but the thing everyone is still talking about today is the bagpipes at the gravesite. THANK YOU!

We loved having Michael come play for our mother's 90th birthday celebration. He played perfectly, but even more importantly he made my mother the focus of attention. It meant so much to her. He addressed her directly, played happy birthday and all of her favorite bagpipe songs. It was a perfect event. We loved everything about him and his performance.

For as long as I can remember, my mother only had one request for after she passed and that was to have bagpipes at her service. A lot of weight on me and my brother to deliver something she would have loved. Michael certainly delivered. I had a couple of tunes in mind but was looking for a third. Michael’s suggestion was absolutely perfect and had us in tears. No doubt my mother would have approved.

We found Michael at the very last minute and he was so amazing to accommodate every single one of our needs. He made everything stress free. He was so kind, prompt, professional, and played the pipes so beautifully. A memory our family will never forget. Thank you Michael! Forever grateful

Every year I invite Michael to my school to perform at a Tartan Day assembly. He plays a fun set, talks to the kids about the how the pipes work, the history of kilts and answers a lot of unusual questions.

I hired Michael to play the pipes for my husband's grave dedication in SLC. My daughter & I live in Austin, TX, so I had to make arrangements by phone. He was very quick to respond & made me laugh- which I very much needed. He has a vast knowledge of the typical "funeral" music as well as the fun Irish drinking ballads. He played both & also explained "The Crossing" ceremony to ensure my Giant Ginger got to where he was going. I would recommend him for any situation, he is so talented & a great cat herder!

Michael was awesome. He was on time and quick to respond. He did a great job and everyone loved it. He was professional and easy to work with.

Mike it wa such a memorable experience to have you come and play the bagpipes at our family funeral. You were so prompt at calling me when I was inquiring You covered all my questions. I am so glad that we were able to work together.
You showed up very promptly. It was such a pleasure to have you with us. Everyone had their videos going on you. My parents are Scottish. We have always had a piper at weddings and funerals and as recent my mother's 90th birthday. Your music brought comfort to us on a sad day.

On top of wonderful music, and being very professional, you are such a great person.

Thank you so much for everything.

Sincerely,
Anne Harrison

As soon as I submitted a request for Bagpiper, Michael called me within five minutes. He was able to play all of our requests and made such a beautiful present at the burial for my father. He knew the songs we asked him to play, he was there early and ready to go. My only regret is that we didn’t ask him to stay longer and play more for us. We all loved having a Bagpiper there, what a great sendoff.

From first contact to our goodbyes at the end, Michael was the best person I have ever worked with professionally. He understood what we wanted, made beautiful, meaningful suggestions, arrived at a difficult location early, was a joy in his communication with us, and when it was time for him to perform, did so with grace and perfection. I cannot say enough about how wonderful he was, except that he was really the crowning jewel of our event.

As a surprise for my husband for Father’s Day I hired Heathen Highlander’s. Michael and his drummer were fantastic. Easy to book, flexible with dates and times. Sounded amazing! My husband and our guests were blown away!

I had Michael and another bagpiper-mate help me surprise my husband for his birthday. It was completely last minute and on a winter weeknight. He was willing to make it work and brought the whole neighborhood out to celebrate with us. What a fun surprise! Thanks.

We have used Michael Gibbs for years and it has been a wonderful experience. His knowledge of bagpiping and his abilities are some of the best I have seen. We have used others in the past but Michael is superb in his bagpiping and have never been disappointed. He is punctual and is easy to get a hold of.

We hired Michael to play pipes at my fathers graveside service. From beginning to end, he was so professional to work with. He gave us a clear explanation of what he would be doing, and was open to play songs that meant a lot to my dad. Everyone at the grave service was so touched by his performance. I would highly recommend Michael for your bagpipe needs.

Having a bagpiper at my mom's funeral was such a big blessing. Micheal took the time to explain the Scottish tradition of the cross over, and his music touched everyone's heart. The bagpipe was my mom's favorite instrument. Her funeral was much more special thanks to Micheal's playing. It was amazing to know that my mom and I had gone to a few concerts where Micheal had played, and then he was the one that came to play at my mom's funeral. We are a Hispanic family, but it doesn't matter your ethnicity you are, having a bagpiper during the interment is essential.

This is the second year in a row we have hired Michael to lead a little parade through our neighborhood with his bagpipe. Everyone loved it and after doing it two years in a row, we think it will be a permanent part of our holidays.
Michael is great! Highly recommend

Mr. Gibbs is the real deal. He was easy to communicate with, very professional, and was able to transpose a special song request. His perfomance at our event made all the difference.

Michael was a pleasure to work with. He was professional and very communicative. He was very prompt in returning calls and text messages. He was also extremely helpful in helping us to plan his part in my father’s funeral so that the bagpipe music was impactful and memorable. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and professional bagpiper.

I recently hired Michael for my wedding. He was nothing short of wonderful. I highly recommend him. If you’re looking for a bagpiper in Utah look no further.

Michael has been amazing for every funeral we have needed a bagpiper for. The last family he played for was very pleased, and he did an amazing job. The other families we served that he has played for have all said the same. Thank you for providing a beautiful job! Thank you Michael for your talent and being prompt, and your dedication.

Jade Owens, Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home

We hired Michael to play for my father’s funeral and he was absolutely wonderful.

He responded to my request within minutes and was very kind and easy to talk to. He had played at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and was able to walk me through the details and made suggestions which took the guesswork out of a very stressful situation.

On the day of the funeral he was there before we were and played everything beautifully. His music brought such a peaceful feeling to the ceremony, it wouldn’t have been the same without him.

Thrilling performance, memorable music. Michael is an expert. I can highly recommend him.

Michael has performed for us before, and we decided to hire him and the Heathen Highlanders for some rowdy fun for our Summer BBQ. They provided a fun and upbeat atmosphere for our outdoor party. I highly recommend them for all your fun summertime needs.

This past weekend, our family said goodbye to our dear mom. I really wanted a nice service at the gravesite and thought it would be appropriate to find a bagpiper. It was almost last minute, but I was able to secure the services of Michael. He was on time, delivered the requested songs, played beautifully, and very respectful and professional. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great bagpiper.

Michael…thank you for all; your professional attention to my request, your attentiveness to my details, and for your beautiful, beautiful music. I could not have been more pleased!

Michael is a phenomenal bagpiper!! He played for my Veterans Day Assemblies at the Eccles Center in Park City, every year for 7 years!!! He was professional, talented, and his music provided a beautiful tribute each year to the Veterans. He always accommodated our school assembly schedules and was one of the highlights of our program. I would highly recommended Michael.

Mike Gibbs played at my mother's funeral on May 13th. He was extremely professional, playing music as the guests came to the gravesite. He was dressed emaculate in his Highland kilt! He came up at the end of the service and explained piping the soul of my mother home. Then played Amazing Grace and Going Home. Iam very pleased on how professional and how awesome his piping was. I would recommend using Mike again for anything that requires a top level piper!

We asked Elysian Gardens Cemetery if they had any bagpipers to recommend for our Mom’s funeral. They gave us Michael Gibbs’ name and contact information. By far, the best part of the entire weekend was the bagpipe music that Michael provided. He brought the perfect spirit and presence to our service, both as an individual and a musician. Absolutely everyone who attended mentioned how amazing it was to experience the ethereal music. Highly recommended. It meant SO much to us all. Wonderful experience.

He was very professional, and courteous. He arrived on time, and was patient when our relatives were late. He played beautifully and customized tunes to fit our needs and clan history. I would recommend him to my family and friends.

As a mother-of-the-Bride I can say Micheal Gibbs was the easiest vendor of our entire wedding to work with. Michael Gibbs fulfilled my daughter’s wedding dreams of having a Scottish themed wedding. He was so easy to work with. He new exactly what we wanted. He made the processional , the bride and father-of-the bride and recessional sings perfect! He explained everything to our daughter when he arrived. The bagpipes sounded so perfect inside our venue (Wadley Farms Castle, in Lindon Utah). He was so kind. Michael Gibbs reached out to me when Covid changed our plans and rescheduled easily. We couldn’t be happier.

Michael was very professional during the grave side service. He was on time, and immaculately presented. We agreed on the music program per phone and he played it to perfection with heart and soul. A Celtic tradition of leading the soul home was beautiful and eased the pain of loss for my sister and I.

Michael was an integral part of our graveside service. Leading up to the main event, he was very responsive and helped guide the family throufh choosing the best music. On the day, he played beautifully, his music supporting us in our grief and fitting perfectly with the tears and laughter. Thank you, Michael, for helping us make this goodbye special.

Mike and a partner played bagpipes for one of our church meetings. He allowed me to suggest all the hymns I wanted played. He kept in touch when we needed to make adjustments to the hymns we chose. Our program changed and it seemed with each change we expected more of Michael and he was always willing to adjust and add our requests to the agenda. Couldn't be more pleased with how well he did.!

We hired Michael to help us spread some cheer through our neighborhood. He was professional, entertaining and dressed for the part. We will absolutely hire him again!

We had Michael play the bag pipes at my brothers funeral. I would highly recommend him for any occasion, he set the mood for the entire funeral, closing with going home. Words cannot express our gratitude.

Michael was an excellent find. He was quick to respond to my inquiries. He helped me understand the traditions of a bagpiper at a funeral. His skills with the pipes are amazing.

Michael has played at my daughters wedding and more recently at my mothers furneral. He is very professional and does a fabulous job. If you are looking for a bagpiper he's your guy.

I am the Marketing Manager at the Sandy Texas Roadhouse & we've hired Michael Gibbs 2 years in a row for Veterans Day to show our love and appreciation to them & each time he continues to wow our guest. We love doing business with him & will continue too.

Michael Gibbs played the bagpipes at my Dad’s graveside funeral recently.
His music was amazing, he was prompt, reliable and easy to work with.

Michael was so kind and willing to discuss and explain different songs and his process. His talent and experience is immediately obvious - he has a lot of knowledge and played beautifully. When he talked about The Crossing and played Going Home while slowly walking away, it moved us all to tears. We were very appreciative of his music, professionalism and empathy towards our family. We all highly recommend and will definitely call upon him again in the future. Thank you again, Michael!

We hired Mr. Gibbs for the graveside service portion of my father's funeral. He was excellent in his work, and very easy to talk to and arrange things. We were very pleased with his bagpipe playing, and his experience made it very helpful. I can tell Mr. Gibbs could satisfy anyone looking to hire a bagpipe player for any of a number events, occasions, etc. If I, or any associates, need a bagpipe player in the future we'll definitely look to him again.

Michael was seriously amazing - don't wait to book him! We planned a last minute wedding in Covid. I'd booked a bagpiper for our original wedding in CA, and when we decided to do something small in Park City, based on my research online Michael was the best in the area. He did not disappoint from our first call! He was very responsive, helpful with suggestions of tunes, was very flexible and self sufficient (we only really had a day-of coordinator and I put the two of them in touch to coordinate with one another - I hadn't even seen the venue before and couldn't really tell him where to meet us or where he'd be performing - but he went with the flow!).

The bagpipes were a surprise for my dad (who is Scottish) and his tears of joy and the pictures of his reaction were priceless!

Michael was flexible and stayed on into our cocktail hour to play a few requests from my dad. There were lots of emotions and tears of happiness - the bagpipe is just such a romantic, dramatic, incredible sound.

Thank you Michael for being such a meaningful part of our day! We wouldn't hesitate to book you again.

Michael Gibbs is the best Bagpiper I've ever heard in person. I can't thank him enough for the wonderful job he did at my Dad's funeral today. He was extremely professional and was an expert player. He took care in presenting himself well and also giving us a good demonstration of the songs he played. At the very end, he explained the Scottish tradition at funerals and he was able to represent that tradition beautifully. I am so thankful I was able to find him to play at my dads funeral. I know my dad was smiling from heaven.

Michael, first off thank you!
I arranged this event with Michael and wanted the Pipes and drums kick off the toast and celebration!
Easy to work with and tailored the performance for the event.
I requested Highland Cathedral and Amazing Grace.
Wanting 3 Bagpipes,1 Bass Drum, 2 Tenor drums and a snare.
They came in the Ballroom at the Zermatt playing an intro, dressed in full kilts, played Highland Cathedral, played and additional song, ending with Amazing Grace. Exited the Ballroom playing proudly.
The bands Professionalism and showmanship was over the top.
My Daughters was in tears, and could not believe she had Bagpipes for her wedding.
It was the talk of the party, and people are still commenting on how much they enjoyed the surprise.
Thank you Michael and your crew again, you added a great memory to this special event and my Daughters special day.
I can't say enough.
Sine Metu!!

Michael was prompt, dressed to the nines and treated our family with so much kindness and respect. He played for my Dad’s 70th birthday party and the whole family was in tears (the good kind 😉) while Michael played. What an amazing experience for our family. Thank you!

Michael created the perfect environment for our memorial event at Sugarhouse Park. He is very personable, professional and talented on the bagpipes. We highly recommend him and appreciate his thoughtfulness and compassion during this difficult time for our family. Thank you Michael. The Griffith's!

Michael was a pleasure to work with. He arrived early and performed beautifully. This event was a celebration of life for my mother who is Scottish and I know she was smiling from above. Thank you Michael for making it perfect.

I hired Michael to come and play bagpipes for my mothers funeral. I had hired him preciously for play the bagpipes for my fathers funeral just two months prior. He did a great job as always. He played amazing bagpipe music and shared a lovely experience stating that he felt my dad waiting for my mom and sensed that they walked off to paradise together. Thank you for the lovely music, experience, and sharing that incredible last moment with me. My father played Highland Cathedral on his small bagpipes as he walked me down the isle of my ring ceremony. That song has always been special to me and now it’s even more special because Michael played it as he walked my mom and dad off to the other side.

Michael was a great addition to the party! Very happy that we were able to have him come and play for us! Very talented!

Michael is a great! Easy to work with, great price, and really good at performing as well.

I'm looking to Hire Michael again for a family member of mine that lived in Scotland for some time.

I asked Michael to provide graveside music at my grandpa's funeral service. He came early, verified schedule details with me, and was very personable and kind. His music was much appreciated by all in attendance. I will be sure to contact him again in the future.

Thank you so much for your beautiful performance, Michael! It was a very special tribute to my father who was a bagpiper himself. You did an amazing job! Everyone at the funeral was very impressed with the beautiful music. Thank you for explaining the Celtic tradition to my family and for making it a special experience.

Michael Gibbs was just what our family needed to heal our souls at a time when they announced that ten people could be present at our mother’s funeral , his presence brought back memories of her love for her Scottish heritage and her love for family.
Thanks Michael

Michael Gibbs provided a very special spirit at my mothers funeral. Her Brother played the bagpipes and very proud of his Scottish heritage as were many who attended the funeral. Michael was extremely professional and very informative when asked questions about the songs he played and the authentic Scottish clothing he wore. His music was beautiful he played! We highly recommend Michael Gibbs for your event!

I got Michael day of my party and he was able to come to my sons 40 th birthday surprise party. My son loves bagpipes. Michael was fabulous. He took requests, he had question and answer time in between songs. Very professional. Our entire group was so very impressed and moved by his performance. My son will never forget this night! Thanks so much for coming and making memories with us and being a dream come true for my son.

I first heard Michael Gibb and fellow pipers at Overstock during their St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and I got chills, they were amazing! I knew he would be perfect to pipe me down the aisle at my wedding. Sure enough, Michael Gibb and Company absolutely blew me away with their talent and professionalism on my special day. The moment I turned the corner with my father and heard them play as we both walked down the aisle is a moment I’ll never forget — it was incredible.

Michael is the best!!

Michael was eager to please--marching through the gathering, playing requests, role playing for laughs, and explaining that many church hymns originated with traditional Irish folk songs. I highly recommend him!

I used GigSalad, and Michael responded right away. He was easy to work with and understood what was needed and the logistics involved. No issues at all with connecting and very talented. We used him for a rehearsal dinner at a restaurant in SLC - he started our evening with a festive note!

I have used Michael Gibbs two years in a row now. He always delivers a performance that makes families, friends, and graduating students ooh and awe over the heartfelt and moving sounds of the songs he plays with his bag pipe. He recommend a second piper and percussion drummer for our ceremonies that really added extra umph to the event. Thank you, Michael.

Michael's performance at our dad's graveside was perfection. He played while guests arrived, and when it came time to play the Marine Corps Hymn, then turned and walked away while playing the song gave us chills and brought tears to our eyes. Beautifully done in honoring our dad, Sgt Lawrence E Brown, USMC. He would be proud. Thank you, Michael. We will definitely hire your talents again.
Jan Brown (wife), Jill Calder and Jim Brown (children)

Mr. Gibbs was very professional and communication leading up to the funeral was exceptional. His talent of bagpipe playing was just as exceptional. All family and friends that attended my mother's funeral commented after the services of how lovely his music is and was appreciated by all. I highly recommend Mr. Gibbs for any event.

Michael helped us with a fun birthday surprise for a colleague of ours. Even though it was a short, simple gig, Michael was very helpful, flexible, and good-natured about the request. The surprise turned out great, and was well received. Michael was a professional all the way through the process. We greatly appreciate his time and talents!

Two handsome men dressed in kilts emerged at our special event as a surprise to our guests to play two numbers. They wowed the crowd and were perfect in terms of talent on the pipes, outfits, demeanor. Michael Gibbs who scheduled the guys was terrific and the two pipers could not have been more responsive.

Thanks for the great performance!

Michael did a fantastic job at my grandfather’s funeral. He even played a song not usually in his playbill because it had been one of my grandpa’s favorites. He was so thorough about how he proceeds at funerals, explained the tradition of bagpipes, and was very accommodating to the honor guard that were there. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. He was professional and a great piper.

Excellent piper, but more than that he took the time in advance to walk through everything step by step to make sure he knew exactly what we wanted. He also explained Scottish tradition surrounding funerals, told us the names of tunes, etc. Just fantastic in every way.

We have hired Michael twice now. He’s wonderful to work with. Always on time and plays beautifully.

Michael was professional, sharp, and on point. He called the day before to double-check the details of the event and see if we had any last minute requests. He was punctual and performed perfectly. The music was a wonderful backdrop to a difficult day for many in attendance. We received so many compliments from those there that it really made the graveside service special.

Michael responded immediately to my request for a bid. He was professional and considerate during a very sad and difficult time of the passing of my father. He helped guide us with the way to proceed with the musical portion of the service which was so moving and inspirational!

Very knowledgeable and skilled bagpiper. This was a very memorable high light for the birthday party.

Thank you so much for your performance during our birthday party for our father, grandfather, uncle and friend. It was so special, your musical selections were perfect. We as a family give you a “10” ! We can’t wait for the event next year.
Anyone interested in booking you would be very pleased with your, attention to detail, timing and interest in the scheduled event.

Thanks again
The David T Buck Family

Michael is not only an amazing Piper, he’s a wealth of cultural knowledge. My Irish father wanted a Wake, but I had never personally attended one. With Michael’s vast experience and gracious assistance, I delivered an extraordinary evening starting w/ a Piper and Drummer marching to our home playing "Amazing Grace", followed by family and friends sharing tall Irish tales about my Dad interspersed with a variety of Irish melodies and jigs, and then closing with the traditional Crossing as they played "Going Home" marching west into the sunset. The Crossing brought the house down, as even my dog barked in cadence with their departure.

Friends, family and neighbors are still talking about how powerfully emotional, but more importantly how much fun it was to “Wake” my Dad for one last celebration of his life. Now even my friends who aren’t Irish want a Piper when they “Cross”.

Thank you Michael for helping me coordinate the logistics and making my Dad's Wake an event to remember!!!

Xtine

I cannot say enough about Michael playing at our graveside funeral service. When I put in the request he called and walked me through what he could do and it sounded amazing. The entire family knew that this would be such a great way to have the services. He arrived before and was there to play through out the services. His playing was beautiful and so respectful. We will be forever grateful for his talent and for the impact he had that day! Thank you!

Mike is a talented musician. We greatly appreciated his talent and professionalism.

Michael was very helpful in working with us to decide what was appropriate for our event. We appreciated his insights as well as the excellent performance.

Michael was excellent! He performed very well and people at the wedding loved having a bagpiper. He was very professional and helped out on a lot of details and guidance. Would highly recommend him for any event.

Michael was easy to work with and attentive to what I was looking for.
He even provided a bit of special folklore that made the event extra special.

Michael Gibbs showed up early dressed in full Scottish kilt. As the hearse arrived, the bagpipes were playing Amazing Grace which stopped as they unloaded the casket. During the funeral Mike played Oh Danny Boy, and then at the conclusion he played Going Home as he walked off into the distance. Tremendous feelings of farewell to our family as we layed our dad's body to rest.

Mike did a tremendous job. He drove 3 hours to Vernal. Thanks Mike for adding a special touch.

Michael played for our son's Eagle Scout Court of Honor and made it a memorable experience! We were happy that we decided to have him play the bagpipes as part of the flag ceremony and perform a song as the introduction to the Eagle presentation. He plays awesome, arrived on time, and was very professional in setting up the details.

Michael's talent and help in music selection made the graveside service for my father forever memorable. The music was coordinated with the Military Honors which made the service even more special. I was able to schedule just a few days before and he was punctual and professional in every way.
I would highly recommend this musician where bagpipe music is desired.
Ray W.

Michael was punctual and played very well! My husband was very surprised! I will definitely hire Michael again for all of our events!

Michael was great. He arranged for another piper and a drummer as requested and the music provided by the trio was perfect. He was so easy to work with. Couldn't have asked for more.

I found Michael Gibbs through this site and didn't have any prior information on him. I found Michael to be very professional, punctual, and skilled. Michael worked with us on the plans we had for our graveside service. He provided suggests which were very helpful. His performance at the graveside service was beautiful, and very appropriate. I would highly recommended Michael to anyone who wishes to use his services.

What a great experience, from the very beginning until the heartfelt goodbyes. I contacted Michael through gigsalad.com to play our town's July 24th Pioneer Day celebration. Contact, via text and phone calls, while planning the event were met with ease and Michael was very accommodating to our specific needs. Michael arrived on time, was extremely polite and was patient with sound and staging errors on my end. Michael put on an amazing show, holding the attention of a captive audience for the entire performance. Michael is very trained, professional and capable at his craft. He has many years experience and it shows. The crowd had a GREAT time and wanted to meet and greet with Michael after, where he answered questions and genuinely visited with everyone. I have received MANY compliments on his behalf and we look forward to having more interaction with Michael in the future. I do not generally do reviews, but feel the need to shout Michael's praises. You will be thrilled with his services!

Mike Gibbs was wonderful. We discussed the numbers to be played, and the music made our Scottish reunion. We are in hopes that the people that attended, will follow through, and enlist other family members to search for their relatives. Mike looked professional,and handsome. His music was excellent and his is very friendly and enjoyable. Thanks again Mike..........Karren Balderston Bountiful, Utah

Excellent. Bagpiper walked behind casket playing as it was wheeled by pallbearers for 200 yards to grave site. After dedicatory prayer he played retreating into distance toward his vehicle. Family and gathered friends thoroughly appreciated the bagpipe music. As the deceased had served an LDS mission to Scotland, the bagpiping was most appropriate, Bagpiper did an excellent job.

He was outside our reception playing and the piped us in to our grand entrance. His playing and Celtic dress attire is amazing. He made our day!! Thanks again Michael xoxo

Michael was fantastic and so professional! From our first contact I had complete confidence in him. His kindness and sympathy for my family was genuine and felt by all those who attended the service.

Very personable, and professional. He made an already great event even better!

Michael answered our request on short notice. Made suggestions for other ideas, which we implemented. Communicated well so we had no worries as to if he would come or what to expect. Arrived on time. Performed well. Improved our event.

Michael Gibbs, you were outstanding as you lead our graduating undergraduate and graduate students at the College of Health, University of Utah convocation. Both the afternoon and evening sessions at the Huntsman Center and Kingsbury hall (5/4 & 5/5/2017). Thank you SO much. We look forward to contracting your services again next year.

I was so pleased with Michael Gibbs. From the very start this young man gave me support that I so badly needed. He asked the right questions, he gave such helpful advise, he knew his job and performed it flawlessly. I will never be able to thank him enough for his service to my son and our family. He left us with a feeling of peace knowing that our loved one had been safely guided across the veil. My Michael would have loved this honor.

Did a great job!

Michael was very quick to respond and communicated the entire time about what to expect. He showed up on time and played as many songs as we wanted and played them well! Highly recommend him!

Michael Gibbs did an excellent job making our event perfect. He was mindful of our guests and was flawless in his performance. He was very prompt in his response to our requests and was willing to make the day a very memorable one. He helped make our day of mourning and loss, a very peaceful day. I would highly recommend him to everyone in the need of an amazing bagpipe expert. Thank you

Always a pleasure to have at r party. These guy rock

I've had the opportunity to see Mike's work a couple of times. He's very talented. He played for a funeral for our family and he was extremely kind and compassionate. I highly recommend Mike.

Michael did a wonderful job at our Burns supper. He mentioned he has played for several Burns suppers before, so we asked for some tips, as this was our first supper. His suggestions made our evening just perfect. His bagpiping skills were more than we could ask for and set the perfect tone for the evening. He was even willing to stay and answer questions for us about the bagpipes. He was very knowledgeable, and that was a fun bonus to have. We truly appreciated his professionalism in all that he did. We would highly recommend him for any of your bagpiping needs. We will be contacting him in the future.

I contacted Mr. Gibbs after our original bagpiper had to cancel. Michael Gibbs was quick to respond, very comforting and put all of our fears at ease. He handled himself with the upmost professionalism, and fulfilled every request we had. Wonderfully done, and at the last minute to boot. Thank you so much for sharing the tradition of leading the departed off at the end. The family was very moved by that moment. Thank you again for stepping in and making our funeral one to remember.

Grandpa always wanted pipes at his funeral. Michael Gibbs was kind, professional, courteous, and piped our patriarch home properly. Perfectly done, in spite of the cold. Thank you for adding your stirring and wonderful music to our celebration of his life, and our final goodbye's. We highly recommend Mr. Gibbs for any piping needs.

The wedding had extra magic because of Mr. Gibbs. Well above our wishes for our daughter's wedding. Michael is very kind, personable, and a very talented piper!

Michael was very professional and gracious and we worked out a great way to integrate his Bagpipe performance into our Braveheart event fundraiser. Thank you Michael!

We used a Scottish theme for our family Christmas party this year. We have Scottish ancestry so felt this would be a unique and fun way to celebrate this beautiful holiday. We had no experience with bagpipers in the past and had no idea what to expect. Michael Gibbs was outstanding! From our first contact to the first sound of his pipes, his performance was professional, brilliant, exciting and most importantly, very personable and inclusive of his captive audience. It was a small group of about 25 held in our small home. The ages ran from age 82 to three years old. The little ones danced to the pipes, he called on the teens to demonstrate a bit, and even led the children in a parade through the kitchen. His playing was incredible! This man knows his pipes, Scottish history and could play every request. He arrived at the exact time he said he would and had us memorized from the beginning. We were a small audience, but he entertained as if we were royalty. I would very highly recommend this man for any occasion you might need someone of the highest talent and ability.

I was so pleased with the beautiful tribute Michael did for my brother. My brothers one wish was for Amazing Grace to be played at his funeral. His passing was unexpected but We remembered his one wish. When I contacted Michael and explained what we were looking for he was so professional and compassionate. He not only was willing to play what we asked for, he offered other numbers and explained their meanings during the service. It was a wonderful tribute to my brother and best friend. I was asked from several people afterwards how I found a bagpiper and how beautiful it was. Thank you for a incredible memory we will hold for an incredible person we will miss.
Robyn Gill Smith

I was a little worried about only booking online and not being able to speak with the performer we would hire. By the same note, I wanted us both to be comfortable and keep communications online. Michael immediately offered condolences and provided his contact information so we could talk personally. I later re-capped everything online to him and all went extremely smooth. He offered suggestions to help me create a program that included all of our desired musical numbers and he added special touches along the way. He coordinated with Military and other events we had going on at the funeral making for a seamless program despite it being the first time any of them had met. Amazing & beautiful day. I had many of our guests ask me about him and comment how wonderful he was. We will most definitely use Michael for all of our bagpipe needs. Thank you Michael!!!

I am very happy with Michael's responsiveness, professionalism, timeliness, as well as his charisma. I surprised my husband for his 60th birthday. I had no idea what to expect but we were all pleasantly surprised and everyone was impressed. Thank you Michael for making this an even more special event.

We enjoyed Michael Gibbs's bagpipe performance very much at my Dad's graveside service.
He also shared the old Irish / Scottish legend of leading the deceased person to the next life, which was very meaningful to my family.

Michael was a great addition to the funeral service. He was prompt, courteous, professional, and kept me informed. He was understandable when things ran late. It would be an honor to refer him to all my friends who need his service. He added the spirit of his music to the service. Thanks Michael for making the service memorable

Michael Gibbs is the best piper to work with. He is highly flexible and extremely creative. He even make requested Beatle's songs work well on the bagpipes! He is highly skilled, very professional and accommodating.

Michael knew exactly how to make my mother's funeral a graceful event. He was perfect from the moment I contacted him. He knew exactly what to suggest and was highly professional. He was also willing to travel far for this event. His piping is exceptional and he is willing to try any song you would like. So grateful for his help.

Michael was very gracious in agreeing to play at my Mother's funeral with very short notice. Everybody commented on what a great "finishing touch" he added. Very kind soul and he played just the right music to soothe family and send her spirit to heaven. Thank You!

Michael was the piper for our wedding Jan 11th, 2014. Once I had contacted him he immediately responded, which is always appreciated when planning a wedding. We spoke on the phone and he was very pleasant an professional before, and during the wedding. He clearly has done this many times; was helpful in guiding us. He did all the music for the ceremony, and his suggestions worked well. My only concern was the bagpipes may be too loud for an indoor wedding, and they were not. Thank you Michael!