Pubs, breweries, and restaurants
Guest-arrival features, brunch appearances, short performance sets, table-to-table moments when appropriate, and photo-friendly entrances.
Austin St. Patrick's Day Bagpiper
A St. Patrick's Day piper for Austin pubs, parties, schools, and corporate events
Ryan Guthrie performs Irish and Scottish favorites in full Highland dress for Austin St. Patrick's Day events, pub features, brewery brunches, school visits, parades, and private celebrations.
Check March AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
High-energy when appropriate, professional when it matters
St. Patrick's Day can mean a restaurant feature, a corporate lobby moment, a school cultural program, a neighborhood parade, or a private party. Ryan keeps the performance strong, punctual, and matched to the room.
Corporate and school programs
Lobby arrivals, executive welcomes, cultural education moments, campus events, assemblies, and March employee celebrations.
Parades and private parties
Neighborhood parades, birthday surprises, family gatherings, Celtic-themed parties, and send-off or arrival moments.
Get To Know Ryan
Everything you'd want to check before booking
Choosing the right piper matters — especially for a funeral or a wedding. Ryan's story, reviews, and service area are all here so you can decide with confidence.
Find Ryan on Google
Google Business Profile
See Guthrie Highland Pipes on Google Maps — reviews, photos, and contact details for the Austin and Round Rock area.
Open profileMeet the piper
About Guthrie Highland Pipes
Ryan's story — from the Capitol City Highlanders in Austin to seven years piping professionally in the UK, including Lancaster Castle.
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Reviews and kind words
Read what families, couples, and hosts say after the event — or leave a few words of your own.
View detailsWhere Ryan plays
Central Texas service area
Austin, Round Rock, the Hill Country, and the Central Texas cities Ryan regularly serves.
View detailsFinding the right fit
Bagpipe band or solo piper?
When one Highland piper is the perfect fit — and when a full pipe band might suit your event better.
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Check availability
Send your date and location and hear back from Ryan personally — usually the same day.
View detailsSt. Patrick's Day planning links
Plan March 17 around the right event type
St. Patrick's Day availability can split quickly across short appearances. These links connect the seasonal page to event, pricing, and local service-area context.
Plan the March event
Event bagpiper in AustinThe broader event page for corporate events, private parties, civic moments, and featured Highland performances.Events and parties overviewService overview for parties, corporate events, school programs, parades, and celebrations.Bagpiper pricing in AustinStarting rates and scope guidance for short features, longer sets, travel, and multiple appearances.Hire a bagpiper directlyDirect booking page when the date, time, location, and type of March event are already known.
Plan by local area
Austin bagpiperCore Austin page for pubs, corporate teams, schools, private parties, and local event organizers.Round Rock bagpiperRyan's home-market page for Round Rock restaurants, schools, churches, and Williamson County events.Georgetown bagpiperGeorgetown coverage for retirement communities, schools, private events, and downtown-area programs.Service areaCentral Texas coverage for Austin, Round Rock, Williamson County, the Hill Country, and extended event travel.
How St. Patrick's Day bagpipe bookings work
The quote depends on date, start time, event location, event type, length of appearance, indoor or outdoor setting, and whether the pipes are one cue or a featured set.
Short appearances book well
Many March events only need a strong entrance, featured tune set, or short walk-through. That can work well for pubs, offices, schools, and private parties.
Multiple stops need planning
If the date is March 17, travel time and exact start windows matter. Earlier planning makes it more likely that a short appearance can fit the route.
Indoor volume matters
Highland pipes are powerful. Indoor pub, lobby, school, or restaurant performances work best when the moment is short, placed well, and coordinated with staff.
St. Patrick's Day bagpiper pricing
From $350
Austin-area St. Patrick's Day and Irish-themed events start at $350. Final pricing depends on date demand, location, time window, travel, performance length, and whether multiple appearances are requested.
Common questions
Can I hire a St. Patrick's Day bagpiper in Austin?
Yes. Ryan Guthrie is available for Austin St. Patrick's Day events, Irish pub features, brewery brunches, corporate programs, school visits, parades, and private parties when the time window is open.
Do you play Irish music for St. Patrick's Day?
Yes. Ryan can include Irish and Scottish favorites such as The Wild Rover, Danny Boy, Minstrel Boy, Scotland the Brave, and other appropriate selections for the event.
Can you play a short pub, school, or office appearance?
Yes. Short featured appearances are often the best fit for St. Patrick's Day because the pipes create a strong moment without overwhelming the room.
When should I book for March 17?
As early as possible. St. Patrick's Day is one of the most date-sensitive event days of the year, and exact time windows can fill once pubs, schools, and corporate teams begin planning.
Ready to check the date?
Send the date, location, and event type. Ryan will reply personally with availability, pricing, and the simplest next step.
Request availability
The more specific the date and location, the faster the quote.