David Ibbotson (piperdave)

• Sheri Ibbotson - Celtic Harp, Drums,Guitar

David Ibbotson is a Professional World Class Bagpiper with over 40 Years of experience playing the Bagpipes for many performances across the United States, Scotland, and England. He's Performed at Hundreds of events such as Weddings, Receptions, Graduations, Funerals, Birthday Parties, Golf Tournaments, TV Shows, Sound Tracks, Military Ceremonies, Police, Sheriff, U.S. Marshals, California Highway Patrol, and Firefighters. Pipeband Competitions, Solo Competitions, City Parades, Celtic Concerts, Rock Concerts, Theatrical Plays, City Halls, Schools Day-Care up to Collage, St. Patrick's Day events, Grand Openings, New-Year's eve celebrations, Motion Pictures, TV Commercials, News Programs, Records, CDs, News Papers, Restaurants, Bars, and Private Residents. David Ibbotson also performed with the Majority of the Best Pipebands in Southern California.

• Amazing Grace
• Scotland The Brave
• Wearing of the Green
• Skye Boat Song
• 42nd Highlanders
• Mairis Wedding
• Highland Cathedral
• Green Hills of Tyrol
• When the battle over
• Lochanside
• Marine Corps Hymm
• Thomas MacAllister
• Highland Laddie
• Barren Rocks of Aden
• Hector the Hero
• Cork Hill Jig
• Paddy`s Leather Breeches
• The Pony Gallop
• Atholl Highlanders
• Blue Bells of Scotland
• Minstrel Boy
• Will ye No Come Back
• The Cradle Song
• Scot's Wa' Hae
• Flower of Scotland
• Rab's Wedding
• Macleod of Mull
• The Banjo Breakdown
• When the Pipers Play
• Bathgate Highland Games
• The Heights of Dargai
• Murdoch MacAlister
• Snug in the Blanket
• Rocking the Baby
• Cabar Feidh
• Frank Thompson
• Angus MacKinnon
• The Braemar Gathering
• Crossing the Minch
• The Cuckoo
• The Highland Wedding
• Auld Lang Syne
• Old Rustie Bridge
• Bonny Dundee,
• These are my Mountains
• Coming thru the Rye
• The Rowan Tree
• Tam Bains Lum
• No Awa Tae Bide Awa
• The Road to the Isles
• and Alot More than This Website can Hold !

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

• Mr. Ibbotson was on time, cordial, professional, and a stellar bagpiper to top it off. This gentleman made our wedding experience so memorable not only to us but to all our family and friends in attendance. We will definitely be using Mr.Ibbotson at our future events, and, yes, we will surely recommend him only to our family and friends. Thanx again for all your hard work and making our day special Mr.Ibbotson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- Brendan M, Montebello, CA, 2/20/2010
• David was just amazing. I wanted something special for my dad that is from Scotland and was turning 92 years young. David went to my parents house to play for my dad during the day at a time that my dad would be feeling great. My dad he laughed, he sang, he smiled, he cried and yes he was even dancing. I am so thankful for the amazing gift David was able to give my dad and that was a very special memory just for him. Thank you David you are truly a gentleman, a professional and a true Scottsman. -- Debbie C, Banning, CA, 8/18/2011
• David Ibboston was amazing at our wedding over the weekend. His performance was one of the many highlights aside from my beatuiful bride. The bagpiping set the tone for the whole night and made for wonderful evening. He was awesome in his recommendation in selecting the wedding party song, the bridal entrance, and our grand entrance announced as husband and wife. Mr Ibboston is a true professional and the best bagpiper around. Thanks again for an amazing wedding. -- Craig M, Huntington Beach, CA, 10/15/2011
• David agreed to come perform for us on extremely short notice. He arrived early and was professional in every way. David is extremely talented in his playing ability. His overall appearance was impecible. He mixed well with the crowd after the performance and was very personable and gracious in answering questions in an informative way about his instrument and skills. We feel lucky to have had the opportunity to hear him play the bagpipes. He did an awesome job! He deserves highest marks for his performance skills. Thanks, David! We hope to meet you again. -- David B, Rialto, CA, 4/15/2011
• Piper Dave was wonderful! He truly made my mother's funeral very special. He was accommodating with last minute requests and the music was perfect. The highlight of his performance was when he piped and led us to the grave side of my mother. It was something I will always cherish and was beautiful beyond words. There were a lot of compliments from the family on choosing Dave and I would highly recommend him. -- Sandra S, San Gabriel, CA, 12/30/2010
• Piper Dave was great!, Our guest of honor, it was his birthday, did not know we had a bagpiper coming, and he was stunned, elated! Really a fun time! Piper Dave's playing was fantastic, and he also told us about the bagpipe and traditional music. This was really the most fun party we have had in a long time. -- Shaun P, Santa Clarita, CA, 5/6/2012
• Mr. Ibbotson was very professional at the Memorial Service for my father. His timing was great as he provided the Prelude for the service. His musicianship was superior and provided the beginning tone for the service that we had envisioned. Our family highly recommends David to others who wish to have a sensitive musician for their function. Lee Gardner -- Lee G, Los Angeles, CA, 7/30/2011
• Dave Ibbotson (piperdave) provided traditional bag pipe music for my best friends departed husband Ceremony of Life service. He made contact with her a number of times before the service to make sure the music selection and its order. Dave arrived early and quitely prepared for the ceremony . Dave opened the ceremony, played in the middle and at the end. Each song was flawlessly performed. A true artist and a man of stature. -- Jolene S, Laguna Woods, CA, 9/5/2009
• David was absolutely fabulous!!!! I had him at my wedding Oct. 9th, out of town and then at the reception on the 30th. He comes early, is extremely friendly to all, very talented!! I would highly recommend him for any occasion and will not hesitate to use him again. He is very dependable!! Thank you, David!! Kathy Thurow/Kjeldgaard -- Kathy K, Studio City, CA, 10/30/2010
• When my father entered the house for his surpirse party and heard David playing it brought tears to his eyes! My father turned 82 & David contributed to making an incredible day for my father! David took time in between playing and spent time talking about Scotland. The whole family enjoyed the experience! David took time to chat with everyone. My father continues to talk about how great and talented David is! Thank you David for everythihg! Not only will we refer you, we plan on calling on you for future events! The Santangelo Family -- Michele S, Glendora, CA, 9/12/2010
• Dave was excellent. He arrived before time and stayed after. He graciously accomodated our last minute request to stay around for wedding and family photos. The bagpipes sounded wonderful and added to the ambiance. We would highly recommend piperdave to our friends and family and use his services again without hesitation. He was very courteous and professional. -- Esther M, Long Beach, CA, 6/18/2010
• My siblings and I hired David Ibbotson to perform at my Dad's Celebration of Life on Sunday, 1/28/12. David was great! He was on time, friendly, respectful and very accommodating. Many of our guests came up to us and commented on how much they enjoyed having him at the service. We would definitely hire David again, and use gigmasters again! Thank you David for helping make my Dad's service so special! : ) -- Holly M, Claremont, CA, 1/28/2012
• Wow! Where do I begin? He learned a new song just for me and had his wife join in playing the harp. She looked like an angel. Everyone's jaw dropped when they heard dave start with the bag pipe as I walked down the isle. He is also very handsome :) I couldnt be happier with my ceremony. It would be a mistake to hire anyone else! -- Brett S, Idyllwild, CA, 11/11/2011
• David Ibbotson was very easy to work with. We hired him through Gigmasters one week before the event, and I spoke with him on the phone to go over the details. He showed up a half hour early, was dressed perfectly, and played the requested songs beautifully. My family and I were very happy with him and would absolutely recommend him to others. -- Shannon L, Arcadia, CA, 11/19/2010
• Dave arrived on time and performed flawlessly. He was playing for a funeral -- as requested he stood on the church patio, waited for the service to end and started playing when the last hymn was sung. It was beautiful and moving. -- Susan S, San Gabriel, CA, 1/23/2009
• Dave made our event PERFECT with the playing of God Bless America. We were very thankful for his graciousness and generosity as our event was running late and he did not charge us for the additional time he had to wait around for us. He arrived early, and stayed late. I would HIGHLY recommend PIPERDAVE to everyone! He is wonderful! -- Shannell M, Lakewood, CA, 9/11/2009
• PiperDave was more than we expected. He filled the bill perfectly. He was very professional musically, looked the part wonderfully, and sensitive to the entire occasion. We know the one we were honoring was smiling from heaven. Thank you Dave. The Majors Family -- Viola M, Yorba Linda, CA, 5/21/2011
• Dave showed up to my event early, he was very professional looked outstanding. I only wish I would have had him play more. We personally didn't know what to do. I had him play when I walked down the isle and when the ceremony was over. I wish I would of had him stand in front of the church and played until all our guest exited the church. He played a total of 5 minutes all together but that was because I really didn't plan it. Everyone loved him, he definitely was the highlight of my evening. I would highly recommend him to anyone. It was costly so make sure you arrange time for him to play more than 5 minutes. -- Alicia V, Hawthorne, CA, 12/26/2010
• Outstanding - I'm so thankful we were able to book David - he added so much to the wedding and played beautifully! Thanks David! -- Gabrielle M, Pasadena, CA, 9/18/2010
• My wife and I had a wonderful experience with Dave. He arrived early to get himself set up, and did a wonderful job entertaining. Several of our guests commented on how the music added to the overall experience of our ceremony. -- Maureen M, Laguna Beach, CA, 7/12/2009
• Dave did a great job at our event. He arrived early, looked great! Having him there really added to our Relay event and we are looking forward to working with him again at next years relay. He was very professional. Christina Gerberding -- Christina G, Brea, CA, 6/25/2011
• Dave showed up early and was very professional. He played beautifully and our guests were very impressed.His play borought tears to manys eyes. I would recommend him anytime. A couple of the guests asked for his his card which he provided -- Kimberli H, Irvine, CA, 7/18/2010
• David was on site early and was very polite. His performance of amazing grace was the highlight of the morning. Thank you for concern. -- Tim G, San Pedro, CA, 5/5/2010
• All though it was a funeral it was exactly what we were looking for Thank you David from all the family your music gave Seul the honors we wanted. We have pass this web to friends and family. Jannette Utah -- Jannette G, Whittier, CA, 1/18/2011
• Our wedding was a very casual, by-the-seat-of-the-pants affair, and David did an outstanding job of going with the chaos. Our beach ceremony was very short and the reception was not in a location that was conducive to bagpipes so David didn't get to play an extensive set, but what he did play on the beach truly set the mood that my bride desired. I would highly recomend David. -- Shelby S, Laguna Beach, CA, 6/11/2011
• David played Amazing Grace so beautifully at my sweet mothers funeral. He was not only on time but early and followed our wishes to a t! Thank you so much D avid... it was absolutely beautiful!! -- Lori K, Orange, CA, 8/1/2011
• Adjectives I would use to describe Dave---Amiable, proffesional, and respectful. I would not hesitate to rehire or recommend him. Well done, sir, well done. -- Curtis P, Anaheim, CA, 10/29/2011
• David quickly responded to my last-minute request, and I really appreciate him for that. He was also prompt with paperwork and showed up 45 minutes early to the event, dressed and ready to go. He knew what to do for Relay for Life, since he has a lot of experience with it, so I didn't need to instruct him very much. Overall, I had a positive experience with David. -- Annie T, Los Angeles, CA, 4/4/2009
• Mr. Ibbotson played the pipes beautifully, his kilt was neatly pressed and clean. He was a professional. My venue was in a park, I was concerned that he would be too close to the guests because of noise, he assured me that in a park that it is not as loud. He was right, he knows his pipes! He was a wonderful addition to my event, and I had many positive comments from my guests. Thank you David Ibbotson, sincerely Vicki -- Victoria R, San Clemente, CA, 8/5/2010
• David was on site before me! This was great and the talent was beautiful. Everyone at the service was talking about how beautiful the music was...I have and would recommend him. I have told some people about this site and him already...Thank you so much on making this easy for me and my family due to the last week was not so easy at all. Again Thank you very much Jean Masingale Hutchings and family -- Jean M, Los Angeles, CA, 2/4/2012
• Dave arrived early and we went over what we wanted from him, he played very well and we were very happy with his performance. -- Bonnie H, Yorba Linda, CA, 4/16/2010
• He was great and on time. I would hire him again or recommend him to others. Thanks Dave! -- Debra S, Trabuco Canyon, CA, 5/21/2011
• David did an amazing job and I highly recomend him. -- Brock S, Long Beach, CA, 9/10/2011
• Dave was a delight to have at the Wedding. He really made the touch on the evening for myself personally. -- Vincent M, Fullerton, CA, 6/5/2009
• Dave was very familiar with the type of event and was very helpful in the suggesion of what music/song to play -- Juvelina P, La Mirada, CA, 4/28/2012

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