Bagpiper & Guitarist- Michael Lancaster

Bagpiper and Guitarist Michael Lancaster is a very versatile and highly sought after musician. Michael is not only a highly acclaimed Guitarist but has also held the Gigmasters Rising Star Award for top Bagpiper for four years. Michael has been a professional musician and instructor since 1992. He has been playing guitar for 30 years and the bagpipes since 1987. He has a B.S. in Music from the University of Colorado at Denver where he is currently an instructor of music. Michael is also a member of the American Federation of Musicians, Denver Musicians Association and the Denver Wedding Professionals, the Association of Bridal Consultants, Funeral and Memorial Vendors Association of Colorado and a founding member of the Centennial State Pipe Band.

As a guitarist, Michael performs and teaches most all styles, including pop, jazz, rock, blues, classical, celtic, and new age. He specializes in finger-style, classical and contemporary guitar. He also sings a variety of songs. Michael possesses an impressive set list and knows enough material to play for hours.

As a bagpiper, Michael has been the representative bagpiper for John Dewar's Scotch Whisky White Label promotions for seven years. He has also been the representative piper for Johnny Walker Scotch Whisky, Murphy's Stout, Newcastle Ale as well as numerous Single Malt labels. Michael has performed at some very prestigious functions: the Columbine Memorial at the Colorado State Capitol, United States Marine Corp. 230th Annual Ball, Sun Microsystems John Elway Golf Classic, Grand openings for James Avery Jewelers, JW Marriott and Bel Mar Center, graduations for the University of Colorado Law School, Denver University and Johnson and Wales University, numerous Colorado Rockies and Colorado Rapids games, as well as the Royal Bank of Scotland coming to America celebration and the Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks. Michael has performed for such dignitaries as Former Vice President Al Gore, British Counsel General John McGuire, Colorado Governor Bill Owens and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, as well as high profile clients like John Elway, Mike Shanahan and Michael Jordan.

Michael has performed for audiences from the Colleges of California to the Pubs of Ireland and he currently performs at 275+ functions a year, including weddings, funerals, military functions, schools, retirement homes, golf tournaments, parties, corporate functions, promotions, conventions, bars, and more. Michael is a very versatile musician and has the experience to custom tailor any performance to suit any type of function.

Outside from his performing, Michael teaches music at the University of Colorado at Denver as well as private guitar and pipe lessons to 30+ students a week and also runs his own recording studio where he composes and records music for film, video and commercials.

Michael is honored to serve you and guarantees the highest standard of quality, excellence, and professionalism.

• Bagpipe Tunes:
• Scotland the Brave - Traditional Celtic March
• Amazing Grace - Traditional Celtic Air
• When Irish Eyes are Smiling - Traditional Celtic Air
• Danny Boy - Traditional Celtic Air
• Highland Cathedral - Traditional Celtic Air
• Going Home - Traditional Celtic Air
• Greensleeves - Traditional Celtic Air
• Skye Boat Song - Traditional Celtic Air
• Flower of Scotland - Traditional Celtic Anthem
• Loch Lomond - Traditional Celtic Air
• Theme from “Braveheart” - Traditional Celtic Air
• The Bridal Chorus - Traditional Celtic
• Auld Lang Syne - Traditional Celtic Air
• Mairi’s Wedding - Traditional Celtic March
• Mull of Kintyre - Traditional Celtic Air
• America - Patriotic
• God Bless America - Patriotic
• Simple Gifts - Traditional
• Ode to Joy - Beethoven
• Green Hills of Tyrol - Traditional Celtic March
• The Battles o’er - Traditional Celtic March
• Wearin of the Green - Traditional Celtic March
• Minstral Boy - Traditional Celtic March
• Athol Highlanders - Traditional Celtic March
• Paddy’s Leather Britches - Traditional Celtic Jig
• Cork Hill - Traditional Celtic Jig
• Glasgow City Polic Pipers - Traditional Celtic Jig
• Drops of Brandy - Traditional Celtic Jig
• Banjo Breakdown - Traditional Celtic Jig
• Braes of Mellinish - Traditional Celtic Jig
• Geese in the Bog - Traditional Celtic Jig
• Gravel Walk - Traditional Celtic Reel
• The Kilt is My Delight - Traditional Celtic Reel
• The High Road To Linton - Traditional Celtic Reel
• O the Britches are Full of Stiches - Traditional Celtic Reel
• Bog Down In The Valley O - Traditional Celtic Reel
• Bill Sullivans March - Traditional Celtic Reel
• Rakes of Mallow - Traditional Celtic Reel
• Campbelltown Kiltie Ball - Traditional Celtic Strathspey
• O’er the Bows to Ballindollock - Traditional Celtic Strathspey
• Braes of Mar - Traditional Celtic Strathspey
• Marquis of Huntley’s Highland Fling - Traditional Celtic Strathspey
• Clumsey Lover - Traditional Celtic Hornpipe
• The Jolly Beggarman - Traditional Celtic Hornpipe
• The Hen and the Turkey - Traditional Celtic Hornpipe
• Chasing Shadows - Traditional Celtic Hornpipe
• Mist Covered Mountains - Traditional Celtic Air
• Donald Blue - Traditional Celtic Air
• Bells of Dunblain - Traditional Celtic Air
• Leaving Lismore - Traditional Celtic Air
• Morag of Dunvegan - Traditional Celtic Air
• Wild Mountain Thyme - Traditional Celtic Air
• Thug Mi Gaol - Traditional Celtic Air
• High Winds High Seas - Traditional Celtic Air
• Dark Island - Traditional Celtic Air
• Flowers of the Forest - Traditional Celtic Air
• Notre Dame Fight Song - Fun Tune
• The Marine Hymn - Patriotic
• He’s a Jolly Good Fellow - Fun Tune
• Morning Has Broken - Hymn
• Happy Birthday - Fun Tune
• Many, Many More Pipe Tunes Available Upon Request
• Instrumental Guitar Favorites:
• Jesu,Joy of Man’s Desiring - Bach
• Cannon in D - Pachabel
• Romanza - Traditional Spanish
• Greensleeves - Traditional English
• Gymnopedia #1 - Satie
• Amazing Grace - Hymn
• Bridal Chorus - Wagner
• Wedding March - Mendelssohn
• Scarborough Fair - Traditional
• Lagrima - Tarregga
• Adelita - Tarregga
• Classical Gas - Mason Williams
• The Girl From Ipanema - Jobim
• Triste - Jobim
• Blackbird - Beatles
• Signe - Eric Clapton
• Mood for a Day - Steve Howe
• Little Martha - Duanne Allman
• Embryonic Journey - Jorma Kaukenon
• Bron Yr Aur - Jimmy Page
• The Magic Farmer - Michael Hedges
• Layover - Michael Hedges
• Small Roaches - Michael Hedges
• Bensusan - Michael Hedges
• McCormick - Alex Degrassi
• The Bricklayers Beautiful Daughter - William Ackerman
• Danny Boy - Traditional Celtic Air
• She Merrily Kissed the Quaker - Traditional Celtic Jig
• The Mug of Brown Ale - Traditional Celtic Jig
• Return to Fingal - Traditional Celtic March
• The Voyage of Ireland - Traditional Celtic March
• She Walked Through the Fair - Traditional Celtic Air
• Wild Mountain Thyme - Traditional Celtic Air
• Many, Many More Instrumental Favorites Available Upon Request
• Vocal & Guitar Favorites:
• Norwegian Wood - Beatles
• You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away - Beatles
• Here Comes the Sun - Beatles
• Blackbird - Beatles
• In My Life - Beatles
• Knockin on Heavens Door - Bob Dylan
• Redemption Song - Bob Marley
• Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
• Helplessly Hoping - Crosby Stills & Nash
• Layla - Eric Clapton
• Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
• Take it Easy - Eagles
• Hotel California - Eagles
• Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
• Friend of the Devil - Grateful Dead
• Uncle John’s Band - Grateful Dead
• Fire and Rain - James Taylor
• Time of Your Life - Greenday
• Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix
• Castles Made of Sand - Jimi Hendrix
• All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
• Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix
• Annie’s Song - John Denver
• Over the Hills and Far Away - Led Zepplin
• Cinnamon Girl - Neil Young
• Old Man - Neil Young
• Needle and the Damage Done - Neil Young
• Polly - Nirvana
• Wonderwall - Oasis
• Elderly Woman - Pearl Jam
• Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
• Message in a Bottle - Police
• Driver 8 - R.E.M
• Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Wild Horses - Rolling Stones
• Life By the Drop - Stevie Ray Vaughn
• Plush - Stone Temple Pilots
• Running to Stand Still - U2
• Many, Many More Vocal & Guitar Favorites Available Upon Request

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• We hired Michael Lancaster to play the bagpipes for our wedding. His playing was not only wonderful, he was incredibly professional and helpful even when it started to rain! His online music selection made it easy to plan our ceremony music even though I was 100s of miles away. And his sincerity and love for performing was evident. We are deeply appreciative to Michael for helping to make our wedding ceremony such a memorable event. Thank you, Crystal & Douglas -- Crystal W, Salida, CO, 8/26/2006
• Michael was great! We contacted him in February, and over the months he kept in touch. As our date grew closer, we got together for a run-through of songs, etc. He was very prompt in arriving for the wedding, performed exactly as we asked, and was such an asset to our day! I would definitely recommend him as a performer for other events! Kayla Silk-Boyd -- Kayla S, Denver, CO, 8/12/2006
• Great music! You know people like it when (in a deli/coffee shop setting) poeple are clapping at the end of each song. Great job! -- Rob R, Lakewood, CO, 7/27/2006
• Michael was Superb!.....He accommodated every anticipated and un-anticipated issue that you deal with in orchestrating a wedding. I would recommend him to EVERYONE who is interested in having a unique, professional, and FUN event. Thanks Michael, your the BEST!!! Dan and Teresa -- Teresa M, Slc, UT, 6/7/2006
• We hired Michael to provide guitar music as a background for our Learning Cafe - an open learning bookstore environment/experiment we were trying for our annual conference of 1600 people. Michael was responsive, punctual, 100% accommodating of what we were trying to do, sought constant feedback that he was meeting our needs, and best of all, performed beautiful music that was greatly appreciated by our conference attendees. I'd welcome the opportunity to work with him; highest recommendation. Lynn T. Alexandria, Virginia -- Lynn T, Denver, CO, 5/17/2006
• Michael came and did a presentation for our elementary school students with his bagpipes. He did an excellent job with holding their attention and making it appropriate for their age level. On top of that, his professionalism and musicianship are absolutely excellent. From one professional musician and educator to another, thank you very much! I would recommend Michael for any event! -- David S, Lochbuie, CO, 10/12/2005
• Michael Lancaster accomplished much more than I had expected. He was punctual in correspondence, VERY helpful in helping to plan my Dad' Internment Service, very handsome at the service, and he played a fine bagpipe...melody, rythmn, tone were very good. In short I would reccomend him to anyone wanting the very best for their special occasion. Attaboy, Michael, and a sincere, heatfelt thanks to you. -- Brian C, Santa Fe, NM, 9/1/2006
• Funny, charismatic, well dressed and professional. I got rave reviews from many persons at my wedding. Thank YOU! -- Catharine B, Taos, NM, 10/1/2011
• What a fabulous evening! The music made the entire event very special and unusual. I cannot recommend Michael and Steve enough! Many thanks for making our New Year's Eve party so memorable. -- Marcie B, Boulder, CO, 12/31/2011

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