J.V. Hudson
- Raleigh, NC
- Bagpiper
- 146 Verified Bookings
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I am available to play the Great Highland Bagpipes at weddings, memorial services, military functions, golf tournaments and other special events throughout the Hampton Roads region of Virginia and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I have more than 30 years of experience as a solo and band piper and nearly 20 as a paid performer.
I am a Grade 1 soloist in the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA) and a member of two bands: Tidewater Pipes & Drums (Grade 4) and Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums (Grade 3).
Please contact me to discuss how I can help make your event special.
Great performance by Jim Roberts for our 50th wedding anniversary.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you for including me in the celebration—and for this generous review!
Jim was wonderful. Definetly would use him again.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, Bob. Peace to you and your family.
Jim was the highlight of my Mom’s 80th birthday party. Not only for my Mom but for the staff and residents as well.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, Jacki!
Jim was easy to communicate with, understood the timing and mood of event and was able to execute flawlessly after brief conversation, performance was exceptional, and as an aside is undoubtedly the most handsome, stately Bagpiper we’ve ever seen! 11 out of 10 !!!
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
I am blushing. Thank you so much!
Jim was awesome. He came and was at our event early even when we were running early. His performance moved the entire congregation and he preformed with basically no guidance from us. Rest assured Jim will be able to make any event special.
Jim provided a beautiful touch to our beach wedding
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, Tiffany! Best wishes to you and Jim.
Very accommodating with requested song selections. Very nice presentation.
Jim performed at my Mother's memorial service. He worked hard to coordinate his schedule and meet my request. Jim played at the start and close of the service. It was phenomenal!!! I highly recommend Jim. He is a true professional. Thank you Jim for giving my Mother the honor and respect she deserved.
Jim Roberts played the bagpipes at the memorial service for a dear friend. He entered the church at the end of the service and walked down the center aisle played "Amazing Grace" and stopped at altar and then exited the church. He was a wonderful addition to the service and everyone was very touched by him.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you for the opportunity and for the wonderful review! Peace be with you and yours.
Jim bagpiped for our Wardroom Dinning Out Event. He was timely, professional, and is an outstanding bagpiper. We highly recommend him!
Kind Regards,
TP
Jim performed at my elderly mom's senior living facility, as a Christmas special event. He played beautifully! Plus he engaged the audience with stories, conveyed the tradition of the pipes and typical songs in an interesting way, and explained how the pipes worked. He asked questions of the audience, and encouraged they ask questions of him. He informed and delighted the group! He was patient, generous with his time, and stayed longer to allow for individual photos. What an excellent performer as well as a kind individual. The group really enjoyed it!! I would definitely hire him again for an event. We are so grateful!!
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you so much for the opportunity to play—and for this amazing review!
Holiday blessings to you and your family.
Jim was wonderful! He came and played in the drizzle for my wedding. He was so pleasant to work with, he was quick to respond, easy to communicate with, and his piping was beautiful. It was so special to hear him during the event and everyone loved it! If you are looking for a piper, I can definitely say to hire Jim!
I was very pleased with Jim and his professional demeanor. He was able to schedule a mid-
day rehearsal and quickly assessed our plan. He was on time, very effective visually and played beautifully. We were all very pleased.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you so much for the opportunity and for the wonderful review! I hope we can work together again. 😊
Jim was professional and compassionate. Made the event impactful. Thank you Jim.
It was everything we expected. For many years my dad would say for his funeral he would like the bagpipes to be there and play the song "Amazing Grace" and he would say that will "Pipe Me Home" and I believe he would have been very pleased. Robert was very professional and was there when we arrived at the graveside and did the job just perfect!!! We were very pleased and I'm sure my dad is too!!!
His playing was lovely, nailed the entrance, the exit was poineint. Perfect for the Irish toast to my husband. He responded promptly to the request, did some extra work to check out the venue and entrance and I didnt have a moments worry about his part. He was also perfectly attired.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, Melinda! Peace be with you and your family. -- Jim
Jim played for my Mom's memorial service a few days ago; I could not possibly have been more pleased. He coordinated with the music director so that they could work seamlessly, and the result was an elegant, beautiful, and respectful service, of which Mom would have been proud. Jim was accomodating and kind at a difficult time, and he has my respect and gratitude. Highly recommended!
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you so much for the opportunity to play for you—and for this wonderful review. Peace be with you and your family.
The on-line quoting and accepting the proposal was very easy and professional. The Bagpiper was excellent and very touching for my husband's memorial service. Jim Roberts was great.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you for the opportunity to play for you and for this wonderful review. Peace be with you and your family.
Jim was professional and courteous, and did an excellent job. I would recommend him for any event that needs a bagpiper.
Not only is Jim a great bagpiper but he went above and beyond expectations. Simply put, you will not find a better bagpiper. He even played after the service which all the attendees loved. Great Job Jim!!
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, sir. Peace be with you and your family. 🇬🇧 🇮🇪
Jim Roberts provided excellent pipes for my brother's graveside service. Jim was helpful from the very beginning in providing song lists and answering all questions. His performance at the service was nothing less than outstanding. I would certainly call upon him again in the future should the need arises.
Thank you Jim!
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, sir. It was an honor to play for you and your family.
Jim was the perfect finishing touch to our wedding. He is great to work with and a joy to be around. He is truly a master of his craft when it comes to playing the Bagpipes.
Jim played this past Friday at mom's funeral mass and guests are still texting me about how haunting and lovely his music was. Thank you for making my mother's mass extra special.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you for the opportunity and for the wonderful review. Peace be with you.
Jim Roberts provided music for my mother's funeral, and friends are still coming up to me to say how beautiful his songs were. Thank you Jim Roberts karma for making mom's day beautiful.
Great job! You made it a great occasion!
Many commented on Jim's professionalism
His respectfulness. We were very pleased with his services
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, Teri. Peace be with you and your family.
Jim was superb! My dad was buried with full military honors and Jim's contribution on the pipes was the perfect addition to a moving ceremony. Thank You, Jim.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, sir. Peace be with you and your family.
Jim met us at the graveside service for our loved one and played as everyone arrived and got settled for the service. He played Amazing Grace at the end of the service. It was beautiful and meaningful.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, sir. Peace be with you and your family.
Jim did a great job at my mother's memorial. It was a small gathering but he played as if the room were full. His playlist was appropriate length for the memorial and best of all he played great. Would recommend without reservation.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, Scott. Peace be with you and your family.
Jim is the epitome of a professional with nothing but an intent to provide the BEST service and an amazing experience! Don’t hesitate and book HIM now for your next event!
Jim Roberts bought a very special touch to my sister's funeral. Jim arrived early and stayed late; his dress was impeccable; his manner professional and the music was thoughtful and beautifully played. Jim is also agreeable and easy to work with. he was the best piper I could have asked for!
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you for this wonderful review! Peace be with you and your family.
Mr. Roberts was an amazing addition to my father's funeral. He went above and beyond our expectations. We needed him longer than expected and he was very flexible with our song requests. I could not have asked for more!
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, Rhonda. Peace be with you and your family.
Jim was perfect. Would hire him again without hesitation!
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, sir. Peace be with you and your family.
Jim Roberts lived up to every high standard we could have hoped for at my sister's memorial service. Not only did he prove to be an excellent bagpiper, he knew every song I requested and was very accommodating to any changes made in the plans. Mr. Roberts's music was impeccably timed and perfectly attuned with the overall tone we had sought for the memorial.
Everyone who attended proffered similar compliments.
You are a gentleman and an artist, Jim. Thank you for a beautiful, moving gift. Our sister would have loved it! (Perhaps she did!)
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Peace be with you and your family.
"Smiles in the sunshine and tears in the rain
Still take me back where my memories remain
Flickering embers go higher and higher
As they carry me back to the Mull of Kintyre"
St.Patricks Day is not complete until I hear Jim play the bagpipes. For many years, he played the pipes for us at the local bar I managed. And as busy as he always is, he always finds time to squeeze everyone in. As incredible as he is at playing the bagpipes, he’s equally incredible as a human.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Ha! Thanks, Erin. I didn't know GigSalad would accept public reviews. I really appreciate it!
Jim did a fantastic job, he played all of our requests. The pipes are so close to our hearts and Jim performed perfectly. Thank you again Jim
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you for the wonderful review, Jenna. It was my pleasure to play for you. Peace be with you and your family.
We had a Military event and Jim was perfect for the traditional selection of music we needed. Thanks Jim!
Jim had to step out due to family issue. Jim referred Jeff Chrisman who did a great job. Nice coordination between the two men to make this event happen.
My event was a military retirement at Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you, sir! It was an honor to play for you.
Awesome coordination for the wedding reception of my son and new daughter. Thanks for the excellent bagpiping performance. Everyone was impressed especially my son Hunter Campbell.
Hired Jim as a surprise for my sons wedding. Communicated great and showed up on time. Looked and sounded awesome !
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thanks for hiring me and for the great review! Best wishes to the newlyweds.
Jim Roberts was an exceptional professional who played beautifully making the memorial service for our mother even more special.
Response from Jim Roberts, Bagpiper:
Thank you for the great review. Peace be with you and your family.
Our church, The Exchange Church, had our Easter Service and had Jim come as our Bagpiper. Jim was very professional and courteous. Told him what we wanted and he more that exceeded our expectations. Our entire congregation enjoyed Jim's bagpiping and fellowship. Looking forward to his return for Easter next year.
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June 21, 2025 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 28, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 14, 2024 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 19, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Personal Occasion |
October 16, 2024 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 02, 2024 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 02, 2024 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 26, 2024–May 27, 2024 • 7:00pm - 1:00am | Nonprofit Event |
February 25, 2024 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 02, 2024 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 21, 2023 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Surprise |
November 18, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
September 26, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Wedding Ceremony |
June 16, 2023 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 30, 2023 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 26, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 17, 2023 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 09, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 22, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Personal Occasion |
December 07, 2022 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Reception |
November 05, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 25, 2022 • 9:30pm - 10:30pm | Religious Celebration |
August 12, 2022 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 15, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
June 11, 2022 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 10, 2022 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 25, 2022–April 26, 2022 • 11:30pm - 1:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 23, 2022 • 2:30pm - 2:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 12, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | House Party |
November 01, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 09, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Personal Occasion |
June 29, 2021 • 10:30am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 13, 2021 • 2:30pm - 2:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 22, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Surprise |
March 17, 2021 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Dinner Party |
March 06, 2021 • 10:30pm - 11:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 29, 2020 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 10, 2020 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
August 21, 2020 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 11, 2020 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 13, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Graduation |
May 11, 2020 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
December 28, 2019 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
December 21, 2019 • 11:00am - 11:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
December 12, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 08, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 16, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 14, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 07, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 12, 2019 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 14, 2019 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 25, 2019 • 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 28, 2018 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 05, 2018 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 04, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 01, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Retirement Party |
December 15, 2017 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Dinner Party |
November 09, 2017 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
July 15, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 09, 2017 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Retirement Party |
April 08, 2017 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
November 05, 2016 • 4:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 15, 2016 • 2:30pm - 2:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 18, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 27, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Religious Celebration |
April 05, 2015 • 10:30am - 12:30pm | Church Service |
Aaron M. said “We enjoyed him coming. Cordial, professional, authentic, and talented!”
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