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Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire
- Southampton, PA
- Bagpiper
- Travels up to 30 miles
- $200.(phone number hidden)0
Overview
Dear Prospective Customer,
Hiring a bagpiper for most people is a once in a lifetime event. It is usually for a big event like a wedding or funeral. You bagpiper should be someone who isn't using your event to practice and improve their skills. You shouldn't hire anyone whom you haven't seen perform on video.
I have been playing the bagpipes for 50 years and playing events on a full time basis for the last 25 years. I was a pretty fierce competitor back in the 70's and worked my way to the top grades in the Pacific Coast Pipe Band Association.
Check out my videos and give me a call. You should have the best for your event and that's me!
21 Reviews
Gary did a wonderful job of piping for our wedding. Everyone enjoyed the piping immensely! Gary arrived on time and everything went perfectly smoothly.
Bagpiper, Bagpiper
We stumbled upon gigsalad as we googled a local bagpiper .
In the most difficult of times for our family, Gary responded to our need. Truthfully we didn’t know what we needed…only that we wanted a bagpiper at this celebration of life. Gary not only responded to our message, just politely asked if he could call (at midnight)…we were so relieved and truly blessed when Gary worked thru the funeral with us. He gave us ideas and suggestions, to accommodate our requests. On the day of, we had a slight change and he stepped right in to help us.
Everyone was very impressed with him and we had about 30 firemen in our audience.
If I ever have the need again. Gary will be my only choice.
Bagpiper
Response from Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire:
Thanks for your gracious review. Thanks again for the job.
Photos from this event
Everyone enjoyed watching and hearing the back stories! Would definitely recommend and hire again!
Bagpiper
Gary played many songs expertly. He had a large repertoire to choose from. He was early and even his warm up sounded great!
Bagpiper
Gary provided a beautiful service for my grandmothers burial. It was very appreciated. Communication was phenomenal.
Bagpiper
Response from Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire:
Thanks Jackie for the review. I also do happy occasions.
Amazing music played by an Amazing skilled Bag Piper Gary. I will always remember his help during this Farwell to my Baby Brother, we sent him off and honored his Ancestry with the music.
Bagpiper
Response from Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire:
Thanks for the review Stacey. Let me know if I can be of service in the future.
All the best,
Gary.
Real pro, this guy knows his stuff! couldn't be happier with the performance.
Bagpiper
Response from Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire:
Thanks for the job and the review Keith.
All the best,
Gary
Gary played beautiful, traditional Scottish songs during my Mother's funeral. It was raining during the ceremony, but he was playing when we arrived and continued to play until we all left. My family loved the music and I know my Mother would as well.
Bagpiper
Response from Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire:
Thanks for your review John.
Gary was very professional, accommodating, and played beautifully.
Bagpiper
Response from Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire:
Thanks for the review George.
Thank you Gary it sounded beautiful.
Bagpiper
Response from Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire:
Thanks for the opportunity to play for your family.
Gary's beautiful bagpiping was a lovely send off for my Irish mother. He was professional, on time and understood what and where to play for our somber occasion.
Bagpiper
Gary was professional and did an excellent job
Would recommend him to others for an event
Bagpiper
Response from Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire:
Thanks for the review Greg. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family.
Gary, was on time professional and made our occasion truly memorable. I highly recommend Gary and his pipes for anyone who is thinking of hiring a bagpiper.
Bagpiper
Response from Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire:
Thanks for the review Charles.
First of all, when I requested a quote, Gary was the only person to personally contact me about the gig. This impressed me. He was very flexible, on time, and performed perfectly. I highly recommend him to everyone.
Bagpiper
Response from Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire:
Thanks for the review Bob.
Gary was great. He added a little something special to cap off our wonderful wedding mass. Highly recommend Gary
Bagpiper
Response from Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire:
Hi Nick. Thanks for the review. Good luck to both of you.
Gary was great! He is the consummate professional. I highly recommend him. His playing was flawless and everyone in the family was thrilled. He was flexible when things changed suddenly and always helpful. What a kind and understanding guy! Anyone would be lucky to have him at their event.
Bagpiper
Response from Gary Guth-Bagpiper For Hire:
Hi Deborah,
Thanks for the kind review. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Gary
It turned out Gary couldn't complete the performance after I booked him, but he found an excellent replacement and made the process easy for me.
Bagpiper, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Despite the circumstances, everyone thoroughly enjoyed Gary Guth's performance at my husband's Celebration of Life funeral ceremony. In fact, my niece was singing along to 'Amazing Grace'. I was especially pleased with his selection of tunes in addition to the songs I had requested.
Bagpiper
Booking Info
Price Range: $200.(phone number hidden)0
Gig Length: 30 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
My audience will probably experience everything from joy to sadness depending on the occasion. I play a lot of funerals and weddings. I also do a 30 minute performance for parties called a "Bagpipergram". This program has a lot of variety of music and some education thrown in.
About
I started out as a piano player back in the 6th Grade. I was very motivated and wanted to be a good pianist. After moving around as my father was transferred I started playing the bagpipes in a High School Marching Band. I took up the instrument because I wanted to play in a Marching Band. The Director told me that it was 9 notes with no sharps or flats and I felt that I could learn to play quickly as we would be moving again shortly. After we did move, I played with various bagpipe bands in and around the Los Angeles area. I also competed in bagpipe competitions. I was very serious about this instrument and still am. Today I am a full time bagpiper teaching about 40 students per week, I have a bagpipe band called The Lord of The Lord of the Isles Pipe Band that plays locally here in Bucks County. I also sell bagpipes for Gibson Bagpipes of Willoughby, OH and Wallace Bagpipes of Glasgow, Scotland.
I play weddings, funerals and special events on a regular basis. I play an extensive repertoire to accommodate any event.
Additional Booking Notes
Nothing needed. I come ready to play in my kilt.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| September 28, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| April 12, 2024 • 2:30pm - 2:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| January 27, 2024 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| October 16, 2023 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| June 10, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| June 03, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| April 06, 2023 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| March 17, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
| October 14, 2022 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 01, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| October 01, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| September 24, 2022 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| August 24, 2022 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| August 12, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| April 03, 2022 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| October 03, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 01, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| September 19, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| September 11, 2021 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 03, 2021 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| August 13, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| May 26, 2021 • 10:30am - 10:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| May 19, 2021 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| May 07, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| April 14, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| March 18, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| December 28, 2020–December 29, 2020 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| October 10, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| January 03, 2020 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| November 30, 2019 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| November 15, 2018 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| June 30, 2018 • 9:00am - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| February 14, 2018 • 11:00am - 11:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| January 13, 2018 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| December 30, 2017 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 04, 2017 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 03, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 12, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | House Party |
| March 11, 2017 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| February 04, 2017 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| January 30, 2017 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| November 26, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 04, 2016 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| July 21, 2016 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| July 09, 2016 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 08, 2016 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Religious Celebration |
| July 02, 2016 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| April 30, 2016 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| April 15, 2016 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| March 19, 2016 • 7:30pm - 11:30pm | House Party |
| March 13, 2016 • 2:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
| March 10, 2016 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Fundraiser |
| February 01, 2016 • 11:30am - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| December 04, 2015 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 30, 2015 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| November 07, 2015 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 16, 2015 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 08, 2015 • 10:30am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| September 26, 2015 • 11:00am - 11:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| September 18, 2015 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| September 17, 2015 • 11:30am - 11:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| July 18, 2015 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
| May 16, 2015 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| January 17, 2015 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
| August 09, 2014 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 24, 2014 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Funeral Service |
| March 15, 2014 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Party |
| December 23, 2013 • 10:15am - 10:45am | Funeral Service |
| October 26, 2013 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 12, 2013 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| April 20, 2013 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| February 09, 2013 • 11:30am - 12:15pm | Funeral Service |
Influences & Inspiration
All great bagpipers and bands.
Setup Requirements
None
Testimonials
Hi, Gary
Thanks so much for your musical part in yesterday's surprise party!
Everyone raved about you.
Cheers.
Kim
Karen A. Fahrner, SVP
Wealth Management Division
The Bryn Mawr Trust Co.
10 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-581-4779 (phone)
610-526-2076 (fax)
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– Karen Fahrner
Hi Gary,
Thank you for a spectacular job piping at Andrea's wedding!
Anne Menotti
– Anne Menotti
Dear Gary:
Thank you very much for your wonderful performance. Everyone was so impressed! I received calls from all the partygoers today and they all said that not only was your playing beautiful, your talk on Scottish history and the story of the bagpipe was fascinating. Everything was so first rate and professional! Gary, I'd like to do this again next year (my relatives are demanding it). Could you put me down for January 26, 2008?
Best regards,
Pat Dooley
– Pat Dooley Customer