Daniel O'Ryan, Bagpiper Extraordinaire Bagpiper from Seminole, FL

Daniel O'Ryan has been playing traditional and original, Celtic, Medieval and Renaissance music for over 15 years. Daniel has been bringing the "old music" to fascinated crowds on two continents; performing at many an Irish Pub, Medieval Market in Europe and Renaissance Faire in the US. He has founded 3 popular bands in the Tamps Bay area; The CRAIC Show, Clockwork Knotwork and the Stanford Rapscallion Society. All bands perform regularly in the area and tour during the Fall. Over the last 7 years, Daniel has been using the "Boss Loop-station" which enables him to play many different instruments at a time and perform for hours on end with the sound of a full band! Look up Live Looping on youtube for some great examples. - As a professional Bagpiper, Daniel has piped for many a memorable occasion; Weddings, Funerals, Renaissance Festivals, Steampunk Cons, and Pirate events. THE 7 POINT WEDDING SPECIAL: * 15 minutes of prelude music played on Irish whistles and concert flute. * Processional music for family members * Processional music for groomsmen & bridesmaids. * Processional bagpipe music for bride * Middle song, for candle lighting or wedding cup. * Bride and groom exit music played on the Great Highland Bagpipes. * 15 minutes of exiting music while guests file out. - INSTRUMENTS: * Scottish Highland Bagpipes * German Medieval Bagpipes * Irish Whistles & Flute * Indian Daduka & Barrel Drum * Mandolin & Bouzouki * Electric & Acoustic Guitar STYLES OF MUSIC: * Celtic Music: Up-beat & ambient traditional and original Irish and Scottish songs. Drums, bouzouki, highland pipes and penny-whistles. * European Medieval Music:  Traditional music played in the pubs throughout the Middle Ages. Drums, bouzouki and bagpipes. * Middle Eastern: Belly dancing music using drums, finger cymbals, flutes and bagpipes. * Jazz Fusion: A blend of traditional jazz riffs and all the styles of music mentioned above.