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- Brunswick, GA
- Singing Pianist
- Travels up to 300 miles
- Contact Tim for prices
Overview
Tim Akins = a Full-Time professional musician since 1984 offering clients versatility as a one-man band, vocalist, solo pianist, or a solo bagpiper! With Tim at the keys, your event will have the perfect ambiance from start to finish.
Eclectic and soulful describe Tim to a T. You may hear jazz standards, blues, classical, beach music, Motown, classic 90's country, iconic songs from the 50's to the 80's.
Tim can bring the skirl of Scottish Highlands to your event. Bagpipes are perfect for weddings, beach weddings, memorials, cocktails, retirement parties, processionals. He has been a piper since 1998.
Talk to Tim today!
20 Reviews
Tim did amazing! It’s always been my dream to have someone play the bagpipes at my wedding. He showed up and started playing beautifully and gave me my moment walking down the aisle I’ve always dreamed of. Thank you so much Tim! It was truly magical!
Bagpiper
Response from Tim Akins Keyboard and Bagpipes:
Thanks Brittany! I had a blast playing for you and Justin. Many years of happiness to y’all😊
Tim
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Mr. Akins! He responded to my plea for a bagpiper (for my father’s funeral) when no one else did. He was easy to work with and he charged a reasonable fee. He played everything we asked for and more! He very kindly agreed to play at the service and gravesite. Mr. Akins even played “Taps” for the military part of my father’s service. He was very professional and I’ll be forever grateful to him. The kindness he showed was much appreciated by the whole family. Thank you, Mr. Akins!
Bagpiper
Response from Tim Akins Keyboard and Bagpipes:
Amy,
Thanks once again for allowing me to take part in your Dad’s ceremony. It was an absolute privilege for me to be there. Thanks for such a kind review and pictures too! It was a pleasure to meet you and your family!
Tim
Photos from this event
Tim was extremely responsive to my messages and helped me set up a dream come true birthday surprise for my husband. We had an outdoor party in our backyard at night and Tim came walking up out of the darkness playing the bagpipes and absolutely stunned my husband. It was perfect! He not only plays beautifully but he also worked in little bits of fascinating information about the pipes and some funny stories. It was a night none of us or our guests will ever forget. I highly recommend Tim!
Bagpiper
Response from Tim Akins Keyboard and Bagpipes:
Tracy,
Thank you so much for your kind review. Y’all really made my New Year’s Eve. I’ll look forward to playing for y’all again soon. Happy new year!
Tim
We hired Tim for a holiday party and he did not disappoint. He is a wonderful pianist and singer, which you can see in all of his videos. All the guests were delighted with his song selection and performance.
I highly recommend and hope to have the chance to hire him again!
Thank you!
Pianist, Singing Pianist
Response from Tim Akins Keyboard and Bagpipes:
Thanks so much for the kind review.
I look forward to playing for y’all again!!
It was a great time and very festive.
Merry Christmas to you and yours🎅🏼🎹
Tim
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Music and musician were perfect!!!! Thank you for being a part of making our Scottish wedding even more perfect!!!!
Bagpiper
Response from Tim Akins Keyboard and Bagpipes:
Thanks Pamela!! It was a pleasure to pipe at your beautiful ceremony. The rain only added to the atmosphere😉
Tim was a complete professional, terrific personality and great musician. His music and presence made our day.
Bagpiper
Fabulous !!!
Bagpiper
Response from Tim Akins Keyboard and Bagpipes:
Thanks Amy! It was an absolute pleasure playing pipes for your Dad!
Tim was wonderful & incredibly talented. He played at my Father’s grave site. Not a dry eye. With Tim playing in the background, it touched everyone’s heart & was absolutely beautiful The Queen wasn’t the only one to have bagpipes played at her funeral
Bagpiper
Response from Tim Akins Keyboard and Bagpipes:
Jules, thanks so much for your kind review! Thanks again for hiring me and allowing me to add my music to your Father’s beautiful service.
Tim played a party at our home last night. He is unbelievably talented. He never took a break and played longer than he was booked just to keep the party going! Can’t wait to have him back for our next one!
Pianist
Response from Tim Akins Keyboard and Bagpipes:
Nancy,
It was an absolute pleasure playing for you! I’m so glad that y’all enjoyed it. Thank you to you and Jack for hosting such a lovely party!! I can’t wait to work with you again.
Cheers,
Tim🎹
I am so grateful for Tim playing at my mom's Memorial Service. He was completely professional yet had compassion and was willing to work with me. I was so overwhelmed and he made me feel that I could trust him and let him help me figure things out. Tim, thank you.
Bagpiper
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He was very talented professional
Bagpiper
Tim was wonderful, he was pleasent to talk to and we enjoyed him on the bagpipes. would recommend Tim at any time and would hire him again.
Bagpiper
Awesome job!
One Man Band, Keyboard Player
Tim was great! The crowd gave him a hearty round of applause after each number. He was very personable and everyone had a great time!!! Would definitely hire him again!!!
Bagpiper
Tim did a wonderful job playing the pipes for my sister’s 80th Birthday. The 40 or so guest gave him a resounding applauses after each tune he played. His gracious attitude and demeanor really made the event special!
Bagpiper
Response from Tim Akins Keyboard and Bagpipes:
Seldon,
Thanks again for having me pipe for your sister’s birthday! I had a blast. It was so much fun and I look forward to playing for you again soon.
Cheers,
Tim
We hired Tim for our cocktails & hors d'oeuvre hour before our wedding reception. He was very responsive to all communication leading up to the event, arrived early, and played and sang so well! Our guests were pleasantly surprised to have live entertainment during the social hour. We can't thank you enough for your part in our special day, Tim! We appreciate your professionalism, but that you also know how to entertain a crowd :)
Pianist, Wedding Singer
Response from Tim Akins Keyboard and Bagpipes:
Tracy,
Thanks so much for the review! I’m so glad your family and friends enjoyed my music. Congratulations again!! I hope to work with you again for an anniversary party.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim did a great job for a sad occasion. He empathized with the situation (mothers death) and was sensitive. We asked for one song to be played graveside. He offered and we accepted to play while thw casket was transported to the gravesite. He then played our requested song at the end of the service and then played from a distance while friends and family grieved. He was professional, on time, played well. Highly recommended.
Bagpiper, Funeral Music
Response from Tim Akins Keyboard and Bagpipes:
Thank you Mark for your kind review. I appreciate it so much! You and your family are in my prayers sir.
Thanks again,
Tim
Tim was fantastic!! He ready made the service special!! I highly recommend him.
Bagpiper
Response from Tim Akins Keyboard and Bagpipes:
Polly,
Thanks again for letting me be a part of such a special service. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact Tim for prices
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability
What to Expect
My clients tell me that I am very easy to work with, flexible, and professional and fun.
I strive to make it easy for all of my clients no matter what type of event they’re planning.
Before the event, I can work directly with the client/or event planner. I’m happy to play a special request for service/ceremony or reception. If I don’t know it, and there is enough time, I will definitely try to learn it. Are there any songs that I shouldn’t play? That is good info to have.
On the day of the event, I arrive early to setup all my equipment and get any last minute direction or changes. If piping, I arrive in full Scottish regalia and usually pipe 20 minutes prior to service start time and 20 minutes or so immediately after the service. Wedding ceremonies also include bride’s processional and the couple’s recessional.
Keyboard option- I bring everything I need to do a performance and my fee includes one setup and breakdown. My performances are suitable for all ages. I also can perform at any volume. I may start off during cocktails with Frank Sinatra, and then play Great Balls of Fire later. I do not play rap or metal....sorry.
I don’t have any backing tracks except the drums..everything is live. So please call, text, message, email me today.
About
Playing piano is my passion! It has been my full time profession since 1984. No "weekend warrior"(part-time) musician here.
I am based in Southeast Georgia and have performed at many fine resorts:
The Cloister at Sea Island, Ritz Carlton and Omni Resorts on Amelia Island, Sawgrass Country Club, King and Prince Resort, Sea Palms Resort, and Jekyll Island Club Resort.
I served as a staff musician, providing keyboard/vocals, and bagpipes for the Cloister at Sea Island, from 1996 to 2004. I returned to being a free lance musician. I then served as the house pianist for the Jekyll Island Club from 2012- March 2020.
I continue to play private events and also play regularly at the Georgia Sea Grill on Saint Simons Island.
Additional Booking Notes
Bagpipes need nothing!
Keyboard and sound system needs a 110 Outlet/ 20 Amp Breaker
Peanut M & M's sorted by color and alphabetized please! :-) Not really... I like Reese's cups.
Services Offered
Set List
Here's just a few:
7 Spanish Angels- Ray Charles and Willie Nelson
8 Days a Week- Beatles
39-21-40 Shape- Showmen
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover- Paul Simon
100 Years- Five for Fighting
Against the Wind- Bob Seger
Ain't No Sunshine- Bill Whithers
All of Me- John Legend
All Shook Up- Elvis Presley
At Last- Etta James
Bad Moon Rising- CCR
Bennie and the Jets- Elton John
Beer Can't Fix- Thomas Rhett and John Pardi
Boogie Shoes- K.C. and the Sunshine Band
Boot Scootin' Boogie- Brooks and Dunn
Brandy- Looking Glass
Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison
Can't Help Falling in Love- Elvis Presley
Crazy- Gnarls Barkley
Crazy Little Ting Called Love- Queen
Crazy Love- Van Morrison
Crocodile Rock- Elton John
Cry to Me- Solomon Burke
Dancing in the Moonlight-King Harvest
Dancing Queen- Abba
Doctor My Eyes- Jackson Browne
Doing It All For My Baby- Huey Lewis
Don't Rock the Jukebox- Alan Jackson
Don't Think Twice It's Alright- Bob Dylan
Drift Away- Dobie Gray
Drinkin' Problem- Midland
Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye- Carlie Daniels
Everybody Wants to Rule the World- Tears for Fears
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic- Sting
Everyone She Knows- Kenny Chesney
Faith- George Michael
Fast As You- Dwight Yoakam/Jason Aldean
Fields of Gold- Sting
Folsom Prison Blues- Johnny Cash
Friends in Low Places- Garth Brooks
Fly Me to the Moon- Frank Sinatra
Georgia On My Mind- Ray Charles
Give Me One Reason- Tracy Chapman
Good Hearted Woman- Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
Great Balls of Fire- Jerry Lee Lewis
Green River- CCR
Hallelujah, I Love Her So- Ray Charles
Handle With Care- Traveling Wilburys
Have You Ever Seen the Rain- CCR
How Long Has This Been Going On- Ace
How Sweet It Is- Marvin Gaye/ James Taylor
I Can't Go for That- Hall and Oates
I Got a Woman- Ray Charles
I Got My Mind Set On You- George Harrison
I'm a Believer- Neil Diamond/ Monkees
I'm Still Standing- Elton John
I'm Yours- Jason Mraz
Into the Mystic- Van Morrison
It Had to be You- Frank Sinatra
It's Five O' Clock Somewhere- Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett
It's Still Rock and Roll to Me- Billy Joel
I Wish- Stevie Wonder
Kiss on My List- Hall and Oates
Lady Madonna- Beatles
Mandolin Rain- Bruce Hornsby
L-O-V-E - Nat "King" Cole
Let's Stay Together- Al Green
Maggie May- Rod Stewart
Maneater- Hall and Oates
Mary Jane's Last Dance- Tom Petty
Mustang Sally- Wilson Pickett
My Girl- Temptations
Neon Moon- Brooks and Dunn
Only the Good Die Young- Billy Joel
Ophelia- The Band
Piano Man- Billy Joel
Part Time Lover- Stevie Wonder
Pina Colada Song- Rupert Holmes
Pretty Woman- Roy Orbison
Proud Mary- CCR
Red Red Wine- Neil Diamond/ UB40
Rhiannon- Fleetwood Mac
Rich Girl- Hall and Oates
Rocket Man- Elton John
Running Down a Dream- Tom Petty
Same Boat- Zac Brown Band
Save the Last Dance for Me- Drifters/Michael Buble
Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay- Otis Redding
Smooth- Santana
Somebody's Baby- Jackson Browne
Stand By Me- Ben E. King
Superstition- Stevie Wonder
Suspicious Minds- Elvis Presley
Sweet Caroline- Neil Diamond
Take Me Home, Country Roads- John Denver
Take It Easy- Eagles
Tequila Sunrise-Eagles
Tequila Little Time- Jon Pardi
Tennessee Whisky- Chris Stapleton
The Dance- Garth Brooks
The Way You Look Tonight- Frank Sinatra
Turn the Page-Bob Seger
That's the Way It Is- Bruce Hornsby
Tiny Dancer- Elton John
To Make You Feel My Love- Bob Dylan/Adele/Garth Brooks
Valerie- Amy Winehouse
Wagon Wheel- Old Crow Medicine Show
Waiting on the World to Change- John Mayer
Walking in Memphis- Marc Cohn
What a Wonderful World- Louis Armstrong
When the Sun Goes Down- Kenny Chesney
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On- Jerry Lee Lewis
Wicked Game- Chris Issack
Wonderful World- Sam Cooke
Won't Back Down- Tom Petty
You Are the Best Thing- Ray Lamontage
You Got It- Roy Orbison
You Should Probably Leave- Chris Stapleton
You Never Can Tell- Chuck Berry
Your Song- Elton John
Influences & Inspiration
Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Hall and Oates, Drifters, Billy Preston, John Mayer, Ronnie Milsap, Van Morrison, Randy Newman
I’ve been told that I have a smooth soulful voice
Setup Requirements
110 Outlet/20 Amp breaker
Setup space of 8' x 4'