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John Bottomley: Champion Piper!

Celtic Bagpipes

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Will travel 225 miles from Bethlehem

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John Bottomley: Champion Piper!

Celtic Bagpipes

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

(29 Reviews)

About

In a field where far too many people believe all they have to do is put on the uniform and that makes them pipers, I have done the work to make myself a true master of the instrument and professional performer. This year in fact I became the professional champion of the entire Eastern United States Pipe Band Association.
Of course, I always perform in authentic highland dress, for either day wear or formal evening wear.

I have performed onstage with the Chieftains and composed and performed original piping music for the feature film Trooper.

All this experience has made me a complete performer, not just someone in a kilt.

I learned to play bagpipes from some of the most respected players in the world, including Jim McIntosh, MBE, and John MacLellan, MBE. I win prizes at the HIGHEST competitive level of piping all across the country and am currently ranked second in the United States.

For eight years in a row I was awarded the prize as the best piper of the day at the Round Hill Highland Games in Connecticut.

As Pipe-Sergeant of the world famous Oran Mor Pipe Band I led the band to the finals at the World Championships in our first appearance.

Beverly Sills invited me to play at the New York City Opera for Brigadoon, and I have performed at Carnegie Hall, in Boston with The Boston Pops, Shakespeare in the Park in New York, and for many years I was a featured performer at New York City's renowned Eagle Tavern.

I have played at occasions ranging from weddings and funerals to special concerts, educational events, and promotional performances for nearly 40 years. I provide the finest and most professional piping for all my clients, working with you in advance of your event to ensure your absolute satisfaction.
  • 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
  • Picnic
  • Private Parties
  • Proms
  • Restaurants
  • Reunions
  • Sweet 16 Parties
  • Weddings
  • Wedding Ceremonies
  • Wedding Cocktail Hours
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Thousands of them
  • Bagpipes
  • Celtic Bagpipes
Price Range
$150 - $750 per event See recent bids
Members
John Bottomley
Bagpipes
Influences
Tannahill Weavers, Battlefield Band, Capercaillie, Jimmy McIntosh, The Chieftains

Reviews (29)

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Awards

Gold Member
Gold Member
Best of 2012
Best of 2012
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In addition to Bethlehem, John Bottomley: Champion Piper! will also travel to Allentown, Lehigh Valley, Catasauqua, Whitehall, Hellertown, Center Valley, Coplay, Neffs, Northampton, Bath, Easton, Palmer, Springtown, Coopersburg, Emmaus, Nazareth, Durham, Laurys Station, Limeport, Riegelsville, Cherryville, East Texas, Kintnersville, Orefield, Stockertown, Tatamy, Treichlers, Danielsville, Macungie, Richlandtown and many other locations in and around the Bethlehem area.

John Bottomley: Champion Piper! was rated an average of 5.0 stars out of 5 by 29 GigMasters clients.

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