Veterans Day programs: VFW, Legion, school, cemetery, and civic programs should lock the ceremony order early. Ryan brings the Lancaster Castle Battle's O'er credential.
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Parties & Events
Reliable, distinctive live music for events across Austin and the Texas Hill Country.
Check AvailabilityTrusted for corporate events, private parties, and public celebrations.
Events & parties
$350+
Starting price includes traditional Highland dress, Austin metro travel, direct run-of-show coordination, and a focused performance moment. Ryan confirms expanded scope before booking.
Interested in a fuller ceremonial sound? Ask about adding a Highland drummer. Ryan will confirm fit, availability, and pricing.
From intimate dinners to formal corporate gatherings, performances are tailored to the setting, audience, and timing of the event.
Performances are tailored to the setting, audience, and flow of your event.
Corporate events
Gala openings, product launches, award nights
Burns Suppers
traditional Burns Night ceremony
St. Andrew's celebrations
Scottish heritage gatherings and society dinners
Private parties
House parties, reunions, or just because
Graduations
walking the bride down the aisle and receptions
Festivals
Highland games, Celtic heritage events, community celebrations
Public events
Outdoor festivals, markets, and community gatherings
Everything is handled for you — from timing and coordination to delivering a polished performance that fits your event.
Local Event Search Paths
Event searches split by occasion, season, and scale. These pages keep the path direct for planners, companies, clubs, and families who need one named local piper, clear starting rates, and a date-specific availability answer.
Direct event page for corporate gatherings, private parties, civic ceremonies, and featured Highland performances.
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Scottish society dinners, Burns Suppers, country clubs, restaurants, and January cultural events.
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Irish pubs, breweries, corporate events, private parties, and March 17 scheduling across Central Texas.
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Irish, Scottish, Celtic, and heritage-event searches that need Great Highland pipes and direct coordination.
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Compare one polished Highland piper with a larger pipe band before booking the wrong scale of music.
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Age-appropriate live bagpipes, Highland dress, Scottish history, classroom questions, and cultural learning programs.
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Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Hill Country, and nearby Central Texas event coverage.
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From Past Events
We hired Ryan to surprise my best friend on the morning of her birthday. He arrived early, was incredibly pleasant, communicative, affordable enough for me and my friends to book, and had amazing skills! This is a memory I will never forget. THANK YOU RYAN!!
What types of events do you perform at?
Corporate gatherings, festivals, parades, holiday parties, Burns Night suppers, retirement celebrations, grand openings, golf tournaments, and more. If your event could use a memorable entrance or atmosphere, the pipes are a great fit.
How long is a typical performance?
Most event sets run 30 to 60 minutes, which can be continuous or split into segments around your schedule. Longer performances are available — just ask for a quote.
Can you play indoors and outdoors?
Yes. Bagpipes work beautifully in both settings. For indoor events, Ryan adjusts volume and positioning to suit the space without overwhelming conversation.
Do you take requests for specific songs?
Absolutely. Popular choices include Scotland the Brave, Amazing Grace, and Highland Cathedral. If there is a particular tune you would like, Ryan can often learn it with enough notice.
What is included in the performance fee?
The fee covers the full performance in traditional Highland dress regalia, travel within the Austin metro area, coordination with your event planner or point person, and a pre-event consultation to plan timing and tune selections.
Tell us about your event and Ryan will get back to you shortly.