Solo bagpiper available for weddings, funerals, parties in the suburbs of Chicago.
I also teach the instrument out of my home if you are looking to learn!
Excellent entertainment. Enjoyed very much.
Would highly recommend John for future events
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
Thank you. It is a lovely wedding venue and that little girl enjoyed the music too!
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John was fantastic! He took the time to listen to exactly what we wanted for our daughter’s wedding reception. He was patient and understanding of time constraints. He sounded great and I would highly recommend him!
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
Thank you for the wonderful review. I’m happy you enjoyed my performance.
John played at my stepdads memorial service. He did a fantastic performance! He was very helpful in suggesting songs for the occasion and my stepdads military background. You will not regret hiring him for your event.
My friend is returning to Scotland after 50 years! She was moved to tears. And many others as well. A couple of military veterans too. Very personable and kind. He loved to play for us!
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
Thank you for the hospitality as I enjoyed playing for the large group of friends!
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John was very accommodating including working well with the clergy involved in my husband’s memorial service. He communicated with me well and in a most timely manner. Thank you very much John. Your piping was just wonderful.
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
Thank you for this review, I’m glad I was able to perform for you and your family.
He was all around talented, engaging and everyone really enjoyed!!
Piper John was wonderful.empathic, and helpful. He was prompt and he communicated beforehand and after.
It was a great time. He was professional and friendly. Will definitely hire him again
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
Thank you and I enjoyed my time with you and your friends!
Was hired for my moms surprise 70th birthday and I can’t say enough good things! Very punctual and professional. They whole party loved him! Definitely would recommend!
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
Thank you so much and I enjoyed performing for this lovely lady. Happy Birthday!
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John is great, I would totally recommend!!
John was awesome. Had a St Patty’s Day party at my house and he provided us with some bagpipe entertainment. Showed up on time, sounded great, very professional and my guests loved it!! Highly recommend him and his crew.
John was great! Easy booking process and was prompt and did a great job and beyond. Highly recommended !
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
Enjoyed the patrons and the staff. Felt very welcomed and a perfect day to play inside and out to give all the patrons a performance to enjoy. Thank you
John was prompt, friendly and just overall awesome. I would highly recommend him! He’s the real deal!
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
Thank you very much. I know everyone enjoyed my performance especially the birthday girl!
Used Maxwell Bagpipe for my wife's 40th birthday - yes she is Irish. Was fantastic and I would highly recommend.
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
Thank you so much for the great review! Enjoyed playing for the big birthday.
This is a tough one, I hired Maxwell Bagpipe however weeks before event I was contacted by him that he couldn’t make it and would be sending another bagpipe friend John and John would be contacting me. It actually took awhile to have John contact me but he did. I was not 100% convinced John would show but he did. John was good and was on time. John actually did not know if I had paid for service so was interesting transaction. GigSalad I believe works well but this was my only experience. John was good. Can’t really say much else and can’t revuew actual Maxwell Bagpipe.
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
My wife had a birthday surprise for me so I arranged to have another piper do the performance as planned. Sorry for the confusion but all is fine.
Maxwell bagpipe services was amazing and helped make our daughters wedding day even better! I would add photos but we don’t have them quite yet! Thank you so very much!! xoxo #meaghankeith2018
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
Thank for the wonderful review and please post any picturesque if you want when they are done. Great day for their wedding!
I thought Jon did an amazing job. I did think it was a bit expensive.
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Hello!
The website will not let me inquire about a quote for our wedding! :( can you please email me?
brittany.whitcomb@my.chamberlain.edu
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
I’m sorry you could not ask for a quote I reached out to Gig Salad for help
The bagpiper was excellent & everyone loved him!!!
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
So glad everyone loved my performance thank you.
Very amazing bagpiper. He was very responsive and helpful when deciding on what we needed for our wedding. Super friendly and looked sharp in his kilt. He gave you the goosebumps when you heard it was that cool! Definitely recommend.
Wonderful and accommodating at a church that was not accommodating. Would recommend whenever a bagpiper is needed...
We hired Maxwell Bagpipe Services for ou wedding and were so pleased. Our guests were not aware we were having a bagpiper and John did his best to keep that secret until the ceremony began. It was wonderful! I would definitely highly recommend Maxwell Bagpipe Services. John kept in touch periodically from the date we booked until the night before the wedding.
Response from Maxwell Bagpipe Services:
Thank you for the wonderful review, I'm glad you were so pleased!
I booked John to play a couple songs during my exit after my wedding ceremony. He played on time, sounded great, had great communication, and was very easy to work with. I would highly recommend his services.
Thanks!
Were on time, drumer and piper were great. Guests loved them.
Price Range: $150 and up
Gig Length: 15 - 45 minutes
I have much to offer a client for weddings, special occasions/parties as well as funerals/memorials. I have good number of tunes to use at your event and am happy to recommend ideas.
I need to have a spot to warm up/tune up typically 30 minutes prior to playing and I should be far enough away as to not disturb anyone especially for a surprise.
Playing for over 10 years, I compete in the Midwest Pipeband Association as a solo piper and have played in band competition as well, Based in Naperville, I will travel as needed. If you are interested in learning to play I teach as well and can help you get started. I teach all ages.
I'm a grade 3 solo competition piper and Pipe Major of a competition band locally.
Bagpipes are quite loud indoor so consider this when thinking of a piper indoors and the size of the room.
| August 02, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Reception |
| June 08, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| April 06, 2024 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| March 24, 2024 • 10:00pm - 10:15pm | Wedding Reception |
| November 23, 2023 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | House Party |
| October 28, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| July 14, 2023 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| February 26, 2023 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| November 07, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | House Party |
| October 16, 2021 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| October 02, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| July 31, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| July 31, 2021 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm | Birthday Party |
| July 10, 2021 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| March 27, 2021 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| March 13, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | House Party |
| March 13, 2021 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
| November 15, 2020 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 06, 2020 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
| March 14, 2020 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm | Birthday Party |
| March 12, 2020 • 7:30am - 7:45am | Birthday Party |
| August 17, 2019 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 10, 2019 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 16, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Holiday Party |
| June 23, 2018 • 4:30pm - 4:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 17, 2018 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Cocktail Party |
| August 26, 2017 • 9:30am - 10:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 18, 2017 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | House Party |
| March 18, 2017 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Birthday (Child) |
| October 08, 2016 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 17, 2016 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding |
| September 07, 2016 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Honor Flight Chicago |
| September 03, 2016 • 8:00am - 6:00pm | Wisconsin Highland Games |
| June 24, 2016 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| January 16, 2016 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| October 03, 2015 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 08, 2015 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 18, 2015 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 07, 2015 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| January 03, 2015 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
| July 26, 2014 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| March 15, 2014 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 08, 2013 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Grand Opening |
| March 17, 2013 • 2:30pm - 2:45pm | Private Party |
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