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Tom Crawford, Bagpiper
- Woodstock, GA
- Bagpiper
- Travels up to 300 miles
- $100 and up
Overview
I make your event planning easier by providing a quality bagpipe performance combined with professional service.
33 Reviews
I hired Tom for an annual golf event that I organize. I try to do something a little different and special every year, and it was a surprise for my group to hear a bagpiper walking out onto the course. There is something magical about a bagpipe on a golf course, and Tom did an excellent job. He showed up early, and sounded great. I highly recommend his services.
Bagpiper
Tom played The Highland Cathedral as we approached the Committal Shelter. He played Abide With Me following the religious service, and I'll Fly away as we departed the shelter. My family and I wish to thank Tom for his prompt arrival as well as his music.
Frank Harper
Bagpiper, Funeral Music
I would Highly recommend Mr. Crawford he performed like a true professional.
Thank you, Tom, for your professionalism and expertise.
Funeral Music, Bagpiper
Tom was very well received by the guests, performing at the end of the wedding as the bridal party exited. He entertained the guests outside the church, playing all songs perfectly. Pre-planning was very attentive, responded quickly and very accommodating. I would definitely hire Tom again for future events!
Bagpiper
Tom was fantastic…extremely talented.
Bagpiper
Tom is excellent! We were thrilled to get to hear him play at First Presbyterian of Covington just before our daughter's wedding and we already had him booked. Tom did a great job at our wedding and even went out of his way to knit some very special blue stockings for our event. We could not be happier! Presbyterian College Alumni..........he has got the Blue Hose for your event!!
Bagpiper
Tom was a key part of my Scottish wedding in the North Carolina Highcountry- he played both bagpipes and Celtic flute! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!!
I am very thankful that Mr. Crawford was willing to travel to perform at my father's funeral. He arrived early, played prior to the start and at the conclusion of the service. The music was solemn and perfect for the occasion. I am glad I chose Mr. Crawford and would definitely recommend his services.
Funeral Music
Arrived on time, played beautifully for our ST. Patty’s Day event, talked with our residents, even played Happy Birthday As a special touch. He’s an all around great guy!
Tom did a wonderful job at the graveside service for my grandmother. She would have loved to hear him play. He played at the perfect times and did such a wonderful job. This was beautiful music for such a beautiful soul. We are so grateful, thank you so much
I was able to book him the same day as the funeral! I was not expecting that. We requested him early in the morning and within 45 minutes of the request it was a done deal. He showed up early and stayed late due to
the funeral director messed up on scheduling which pushed everything out 1 hour.. ( it was a $75.00 fee so I gave him an extra $100.00 to include the tip).
The two songs he played, he nailed it. Very respectful during the service as well.
I recommend him and would reuse his services.
Bagpiper
We are so very thankful for Tom coming from such a distance to play at our mother’s graveside funeral. The tunes he played while arriving, lowering her into the ground, and leaving were beautiful and solemn. Although I wished it hadn’t rained, Tom ultimately stood in the pouring rain by an old tree playing for a most memorable solemn occasion and we are so thankful he did. He walked through the graveyard and back again and in the distance the sound of the pipes sweetly rung ever so clear in the background. May God bless Tom Crawford…
Tom was fantastic. He added a very nice touch to my aunts memorial. It was exactly what we were looking for. I will recommend Tom Crawford and your company to all of my friends and neighbors.
Bagpiper
Tom played four musical selections for my dad’s outdoor memorial service. His playing was a beautiful tribute to my dad who loved bag pipe music. Tom was professional, very talented and was very caring as this was a difficult time and he knew just what tone was appropriate. I would highly recommend Tom for any type of event but especially one requiring a high level of skill and pathos.
Funeral Music, Bagpiper
Tom was great! Highly recommend.
Bagpiper
Tom is a great friend ! At my wedding he surprised me and my wife with some tons .GREAT GIFT MADE THE DAY THAT MUCH MORE ! one of the BEST pipers i know
Aye Lord John m. Allen jr.
Bagpiper
Tom is a great friend ! At my wedding he surprised me and my wife with some tons .GREAT GIFT MADE THE DAY THAT MUCH MORE ! one of the BEST pipers i know
Aye Lord John m. Allen jr.
Bagpiper
I booked Tom to play and surprise my Mom for her 75th Birthday. As with the rest of the world going through quarantine and isolation due to Covid 19, I needed to brainstorm something for my Mom to make her milestone quarantine Birthday extra special and one to remember for always.
Tom played in front of my Mom's house, in the garden with Mom sitting on the porch. It was her own mini personal concert. It was a last minute idea to book a bagpiper. Booking Tom and having him play for my Mom was the greatest Birthday present! Days later, she is STILL talking about her wonderful day.
Tom started playing from across the street and marched up to the house in traditional kilt, playing Scotland the Brave. We were so moved by his entire performance that we were in tears.
We so enjoyed not only the beautiful music Tom produced, but we also enjoyed meeting Tom. He spoke in between playing giving us some history of the bagpipes, kilts and his experience as a Bagpiper.
This was such a beautiful experience that we will book Tom again just to hear him play for us, just because!
THANK YOU, Tom from my entire family...myself & the Birthday girl.
Bagpiper
Tom was fantastic for a birthday celebration. He was well planned going in, reached out for any certain requests and was social during the time taking any questions. His playing was fantastic and would highly recommend him.
Bagpiper
Tom Crawford gave a gift my family and my brother’s friends will never forget. Tom played beautifully and with love and compassion. He is the consummate professional and his music brought so many of us to tears. We could not have wished for a better man and bagpipe player. It was simply breathtaking and having lived and worked in Scotland, I can honestly say, I felt I was there again while listening to Tom. If I could give him more than “5 stars” I would. He is that great and we are so grateful!
Funeral Music, Bagpiper
Mr. Crawford is professional, reverent, and talented. The music was a beautiful way to remember and celebrate my loving Father.
Funeral Music
Tom was prompt, professional and courteous. The music was amazing. Highly recommended. Thanks Tom.
John Brennan
Bradenton Florida
Funeral Music, Bagpiper
Tom did a wonderful job. He was extremely professional and very talented.
Funeral Music, Bagpiper
Tom was great and had him march out to the tee box to get our day started right! Highly recommend him!
Tom was great and so talented. We booked him the day before the memorial service. He delivered everything we wanted and made the service very special.
Funeral Music, Bagpiper
He did an excellent job. He was very accommodating even when our program ran long. Our people were very impressed and even wanted pictures after. We plan to use him again very soon for another event.
Bagpiper
The homily given by Father Jamie was terrific, but the icing on the cake was Tom playing Amazing Grace as he walked down the aisle and back up again. Curt, my husband, loved the bagpipe especially since he has traced his heritage back to the Boyd Castle in Scotland. I feel his pleasure as Tom played. Thanks!
Bagpiper
Tom did a great job. He was early, he was flexible with the service changes, patient and did a teriffic job.
I would highly recommend him.
B Carroll
Funeral Music, Bagpiper
Highlight of the wedding. You should have an event just so he can play!
Professional and friendly and so very talented!
Bagpiper
Everything was just as it should have been! Punctual, Professional and phenomenal musicianship! Would definitely recommend 10X over and use again in a heartbeat!
Bagpiper
Tom and his crew were magnificent last night at our celebration of life for my father.
I highly recommend Tom for any event you may have! Prompt, thoroughly and excellent
musician.
Bagpiper
Showed up early and did an amazing job! Highly recommend!
Bagpiper
Booking Info
Price Range: $100 and up
Gig Length: 5 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
I provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Some things I do to make your event planning easier:
• I arrive early, so I know exactly where to be and review last minute details and changes
• I dress in my kilted attire, customized as appropriate for your particular event
• I provide a high quality performance of Scottish, Irish and contemporary bagpipe music on a well maintained, well tuned instrument
• I've been performing in public for 40 years. I arrive early, I come prepared, and am experienced enough to handle the unexpected seamlessly.
About
Tom Crawford was born in New Jersey, but has lived more than half his life in the Atlanta GA area. Growing up just outside NYC, he learned to play rock, folk, blues and country music on guitar and bass. He expanded his skills to include the tin whistle, mandolin, banjo, bouzouki, and pedal steel guitar. Tom started college at age 16 as a music major and eventuallly graduated with a degree in Urban Planning. Tom founded Presentation Visuals Inc., a computer-graphic business communication company in 1984. PVI eventually morphed into Atlanta Web Service LLC, a web services firm specializing in the needs of small business, associations and non-profits.
Tom moved to the Atlanta area in 1980 on a lark and now lives in Marietta, GA. His two grown children are Georgia natives but now reside in Abuja, Nigeria, and Morristown NJ.
Highlights from my piping career include performing with The Chieftains in Atlanta and Athens GA, The Celtic Women at the Fox Theater, Rod Stewart at Philips Arena, and at the UT half-time show in Knoxville TN. I've toured the Ring of Kerry in Ireland and Western Ontario, Canada with my folk band, Keltic Kudzu. I'm equally proud of my work for many Relays for Life and American Cancer Society Golf Tournaments and events.
• Bagpiper since 2000
• Musician since 1966
• Active competitive bagpiper at the Grade 2 level, visiting Highland Games throughout the southeast, and as far as Canada
• Pipe Major of the North Georgia Pipes & Drums, the newest Grade 4 competition pipe band in the Southeast US
• Member of Keltic Kudzu, a Celtic Band with a Southern Accent
• Member and instructor for Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Praise Band
• Former officer of the Southern Branch of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA), the largest geographical branch of the largest Pipe Band Association in the world
Additional Booking Notes
I perform as a solo bagpiper, but as Pipe Major of the North Georgia Pipes & Drums, I can provide additional musicians (pipers, drummers) up to a complete Pipe Band.
I can also provide additional music on guitar, mandolin, bouzouki and whistles.
As a member of Keltic Kudzu, I can also offer a complete Celtic / Southern fusion music experience for your event.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
October 05, 2024 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Personal Occasion |
August 29, 2024 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Sporting Event |
August 17, 2024 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 26, 2024 • 10:00am - 10:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 22, 2024 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 21, 2024 • 1:30pm - 1:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 06, 2024 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Birthday Party |
February 11, 2024 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
January 05, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 18, 2023 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 27, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Personal Occasion |
June 24, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
March 17, 2023 • 8:30am - 9:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 05, 2023 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
January 21, 2023 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Birthday Party |
January 06, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
December 18, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 29, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 04, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 12, 2022 • 9:00am - 9:45am | Sporting Event |
June 15, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 25, 2022 • 6:00am - 6:30am | Nonprofit Event |
March 17, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
March 11, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Grand Opening |
February 13, 2022 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 06, 2022 • 2:00am - 2:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 22, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 06, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Religious Celebration |
June 11, 2021 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 05, 2021 • 11:30am - 11:45am | Sporting Event |
May 07, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 30, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 20, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
March 13, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Product Promotion |
November 14, 2020 • 11:00am - 11:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 24, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Birthday Party |
May 30, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 29, 2020 • 10:30am - 10:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 24, 2020 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 02, 2019 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 04, 2019 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 31, 2019 • 9:00am - 9:15am | Birthday Party |
May 22, 2019 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 19, 2019 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
January 07, 2019 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 03, 2018 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 03, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 08, 2017 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 09, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Concert |
February 24, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 09, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 02, 2016 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
December 11, 2015 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
Set List
AMAZING GRACE as soloist or with organ, orchestra, choir, band etc.
Highland Cathedral as soloist or with pipe organ or orchestra
Danny Boy, Minstrel Boy, Wearin' of the Green, When Irish Eyes are Smiling
Hymns like Going Home, Abide with Me, How Great Thou Art, I'll Fly Away
Fun tunes like Rocky Top, Notre Dame Fight Song, Star Wars Theme
Scotland the Brave / The Rowan Tree, and 100 more traditional Scottish and Irish airs, marches, strathspeys, reels, hornpipes, jigs, piobaireachds, etc.
Setup Requirements
No special equipment required.