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Tim Carey
Celtic Bagpipes
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Chevy Chase, Maryland
Will travel 200 miles from Chevy Chase
About
Tim Carey is a freelance professional bagpipe player based in the Washington, D.C/ Baltimore area performing as a soloist and in collaboration with other professional musicians.His primary focus is playing Scottish and irish music.He also plays music from other Celtic diaspora. He has performed all throughout the United States,Canada,Scotland,Ireland and Europe.He has played in some of the finest venues in the country including The Kennedy Center, Constitution Hall, The Hall of Musical Instruments at the Smithsonian Institution, Strathmore Hall,The Birchmere, Wolf Trap Park for the Performing Arts, the National Cathedral, and Madison Square Garden. Tim and his pipe band played for Sean Connery at the Kennedy Center Honors in the presence of President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary and of course many famous actors and televised to a national audience.He also played at the Main Event in the first Wrestle Mania in Madison Square Garden featuring Hulk Hogan verses Rowdy Roddy Piper with a crowd of 22,000 fans attending.Tim had the honor of playing the bagpipes at the funeral of World War Two Hero Quentin Aanenson who was featured in Ken Burn's documentary The War. Mr.Burns was in attendance for that honorable farewell at Arlington National Cemetery.He has performed for the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus as well as playing for Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion live on stage at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts.Tim has also shared the stage with such talented musicians as Bonnie Rideout, Al Petteway,Jerry O'Sullivan, Matt Bell, Mark O'Conner, and Alasdair Fraser.He is a guest player with Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra and plays the bagpipes and whistle in the Baltimore based Irish punk band The Charm City Saints. Tim also plays with the City of Washington Pipe Band who were World Champions in 1999 in Glasgow, Scotland at the World Pipe Band Championships. It is Tim's continued desire to perform at the highest standard. He kindly welcomes suggestions to help make your event a special one whether they be weddings, celebrations, funerals, or any performance need. Please enjoy exploring his web site which is clearly available on this page.
- 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
- Reunions
- Weddings
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Wedding Cocktail Hours
- Wedding Receptions
- Scotland the Brave
- Danny Boy
- Highland Wedding
- Mhairi's Wedding
- Wearing of the Green
- And So It Goes Billy Joel
- Rakish Paddy
- The Green Hills of Tyrol
- Swagger Shane Smith
- Charlie Glendinning Tim Carey
- Mick Shorrock Tim Carey
- Touchin' Cloth Chris Armstrong
- Rakes of Mallow
- March of the King of Laoise
- Kid on the Mountain
- Paddy Be Easy
- Flett from Flotta
- Smith of Chilliechassie
- The Fiddler's Joy
- Atholl Cummers Jig
- The Watchmaker
- The Marine Hymn
- Mac an Irish
- Castle Dangerous
- Willie Shankies Mike Green
- Angus G MacLeod Donald MacLeod
- Notre Dame Fight Song
- Dunblane C Glendinning
- Jeff of Penven
- Mist Covered Mountains
- Skye Boat Song
- The Dark Isle
- Don Manson's Reel
- Rocking the Baby
- Angus MacKinnon
- Stewart's Lullaby C Glendinning
- Paddy's Leather Breeches
- The High Drive
- Caber Feidh
- Mrs.Lily Christie
- Marcha de Arnao
- The Congress Reel
- The Swallow-Tailed Coat
- The Phoenix
- The Old Hag at the Kiln
- Vatersay Bay
- Lochanside
- Bagpipes
- Celtic Bagpipes
Reviews (38)
Funeral
in Ocean City, MD
on 06/07/2013
"The performance and professionalism was to perfection. Absolutely beautiful. His performance can be seen in the fall of 2013 on Show Time in a documentary called the End of Life with Michael John Muth. Very, Very satisfy and Highly recommend Tim Carey.
Even in the pouring down rain. It was a beautiful service
Tim, Thank you for making our sons special day memorable. "
- Juanita M.
Wedding Ceremony
in Charlottesville, VA
on 06/26/2010
"We cannot thank Tim Carey enough!! He was there early, was completely professional, executed perfectly what was asked of him and his talent is unbelieveable. He had everyone in tears at the end of the wedding because his performance was so moving! He made our daughter's wedding ceremony so special and memorable and we will never forget him. "
- Christy W.
Wedding
in Washington, DC
on 10/11/2008
"We loved Tim! He was great and did an excellent job at both the church and the reception. We appreciated his superb professionalism and attention to detail. We would recommend Tim to anyone.
Please feel free to post our comments on your website.
Sincerely,
Barbie & Anthony Gilardi
event date: Sat Oct 11, 2008 (Washington DC)"
- Anthony G.
Wedding
in Pasadena, MD
on 08/22/2009
"Tim Carey is an amazing bagpipe player. The depth of emotion his music achieves really enhanced our wedding excitement. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends and family for any type of event. We are so glad we found him. His music and talent really established the powerful and fun mood for our wedding. THANK YOU SO MUCH TIM!!!"
- Desiree F.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Arlington, VA
on 08/23/2008
"Tim's bagpiping skills were terrific, and his selection of tunes for our guest of honor was perfect. Following his performance, he made himself available to answer questions about the bagpipe. He's very personable, has a great sense of humor, and is fun to deal with. Prior to the event, he followed up in a timely way. Just a great all-round experience! "
- Jan R.
Saint Patrick's Day Party
in Washington, DC
on 03/17/2009
"everything went great!"
- Lauren D.
Funeral
in Rockville, MD
on 05/11/2010
"Tim Carey played the bagpipes at the church and cemetary for my father-in-law's funeral. Tim is extremely talented, experienced, reliable and accommodating, and we were all very pleased with the nice touch his music added at both places. He is a true professional and I would highly recommend him to perform at any occasion. Tim is the best!"
- Pam C.
Wedding Ceremony
in Washington, DC
on 04/24/2010
"Tim Carey was totally professional and accommodating. I had to change the time of his performing the morning of the performance and he was so gracious about the change. He played at the entrance to the chrch before my daughter's wedding. He set the tone for a joyous celebration. He was also so prompt in calling me back when we were making the original arrangements. Thank you Mr. Carey for making long distance arrangements so easy. "
- Lesley G.
Saint Patrick's Day Party
in Washington, DC
on 03/13/2010
"Tim was great. He was very talented and accomodating. He was the hit of our St. pats party
Robert Bunning"
- Robert B.
Wedding Ceremony
in Washington, DC
on 10/29/2011
"We used Gig Master to find a local bag piper for our Fall October wedding, we chose Tim Carey and couldn't have been more pleased with the experience and his level of professionalism and talent. We exchanged a few emails, asked questions, and had a plan for music and schedule and a back up plan (luckily). I only say luckily because who could've predicted snow in October in DC. Tim didn't miss a beat; he was on time, friendly and play beautiful music that our guests are still raving about! I would recommend Tim for any event and I will keep him in mind for any event I may have in the future. He will be our 1st and ONLY choice!
Jamie and Dwayne Coleman"
- Jamie S.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Washington, DC
on 01/30/2010
"Tim was awesome! He's flexible, laid back, and a fantastic musician who helped make an event we hosted just perfect. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a bagpipe player."
- Christine S.
Commitment Ceremony
in Annapolis, MD
on 04/08/2013
"Extemely professional, answered all my inqueries; made obtaining a musician from across the country very easy. Tim was respectful, well dressed, on time, and in tune. Thank you so much Tim."
- Bonnie D.
Private Party
in Annapolis, MD
on 06/03/2011
"The perfect surprise accent to a wonderful rehearsal dinner for my son. It was on the water at Annapolis Maritime Museum and he was just suddenly there, and the sound drifted across the water and the entire party of 120 guests just stopped and were in awe. Thank you Tim, it was great. "
- Jean Clare S.
Funeral
in Mitchellville, MD
on 01/09/2010
"Tim Carey was absolutely wonderful to work with. His professionalism was evident from our first point of contact, and his musical talent on the bagpipes was of the highest caliber. He helped create the perfect atmosphere for my father's funeral, and my family will always be grateful to him for the role he played."
- Charlie B.
Wedding
in Washington, DC
on 10/03/2009
"Tim was fantastic! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how great our bagpiper was and what a wonderful job he did of leading all the guests from one venue to the other. I would highly recommend him - a real professional and an excellent piper!"
- Laura T.
Wedding
in Havre De Grace, MD
on 09/25/2009
"Tim was terrific! His bagpipe mnusic was phenomenal! We would hire him again. He was polite and entertaining. He was extrememly professional yet fun."
- Jen T.
Wedding
in Annapolis, MD
on 09/13/2009
"The wedding turned out beautiful and the music was wonderful! Thank you so much Tim for being part of our ceremony it was magic."
- Jaime M.
Wedding
in Fulton, MD
on 08/08/2009
"Tim did an amazing job performing the recessional at my wedding. It was a perfect way to bring a piece of my Scottish heritage to the ceremony."
- Katie N.
Anniversary Party
in Ellicott City, MD
on 05/30/2009
"Well, this is the second time I've submitted feedback, but I went over the 675 character limit and my feedback was erased. So, this time in a nut shell: professional, flexible, patient, entertaining, skilled, groomed, unique, prepared, & excellent. I loved him, my guests loved him, and the minister loved him. He couldn't have done anything to make his performance better. We want to hire him again for another church function. Wonderful!"
- Paul W.
Wedding
in Quantico, VA
on 07/28/2012
"Very professional performer. Wish I had gotten pics with him and the bride and groom...just slipped my mind. Would definitely recommend him!
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- Terese M.
Funeral
in Washington, DC
on 07/27/2012
"Tim could not have been nicer or more cooperative. Our whole family was very happy with his performance and said 'Da' would have loved it."
- Elaine W.
Saint Patrick's Day Party
in Great Falls, VA
on 03/17/2012
"Tim was wonderful!"
- Beth R.
Funeral
in Washington, DC
on 02/11/2012
"Great musician and very accommodating!
Thanks, Tim!
Margaret"
- Meg B.
Wedding Ceremony
in Hershey, PA
on 08/27/2011
"Tim made sure to keep in contact with the event venue coordinator throughout the day (August 27, 2011 - Hurrican Irene was due to hit) to ensure that he knew whether the event would be held indoors or outdoors as planned. He sounded fantastic and brought a tear to many a guests' eye. I would highly recommend Tim for any event. He was very professional and very helpful with both the planning and last minute changes that occurred. Thank you very much for making my wedding day a very memorable event. "
- Amber M.
Wedding Cocktail Hour
in Crozet, VA
on 06/25/2011
- Karen S.
Funeral
in Arlington, VA
on 12/23/2010
"Tim Carrey was wonderful! He was sensitive to our family's needs and his music greatly enhanced the service for our mother."
- Susan M.
Funeral
in Arlington, VA
on 12/02/2010
"If you ever need someone to play at a funeral Tim is the right person for the job. He know exactly what to play, how to play it and how to be in the background but still be there. My mother would have been proud to know that Tim was going to play at her funeral and I'm sure she was listening from up above. My family and I appreciated Tim and his music at the grave site at Arlington National Cemetery . "
- Ron L.
Wedding Ceremony
in Chevy Chase, MD
on 09/25/2010
"Very pleasant to work with and definitely added to the wedding event! Thank you!"
- Vicki W.
Wedding Ceremony
in Washington, DC
on 09/18/2010
"he did just a wonderful job for our wedding. Tim was on time, and led the group 6 long blocks to our reception site then stood for pictures i would give him a A+. michele seiver"
- Michele S.
Wedding Ceremony
in Fort Belvoir, VA
on 09/05/2010
"Tim is an excellent piper and followed my very specific instructions to the letter; he arrived at the event ahead of time to familiarize himself with the venue and checked in with me several times via e-mail and phone to see if I had any additional instructions. I would heartily recommend him to anyone! He was a fantastic addition to our wedding!"
- Peter W.
Funeral
in Arlington, VA
on 06/19/2010
"Tim and I discussed by email the music to be played and the complications surrounding our Memorial Service. He was very accomodating, and his playing was very much appreciated by the Service attendees. In fact so much so, that the older members of our group said that when their time came, they wanted a 'piper' for their own Service! "
- Tim H.
Funeral
in Alexandria, VA
on 06/04/2010
- Robert B.
Event
in Reisterstown, MD
on 09/10/2011
"Tim was great... very responsive prior to the engagement and followed through completely. He accommodated my request to delay the start of my performance for the arrival of more guests. He was a big hit at my daughter's Bon Voyage party prior to her departure to Scotland. I would definitely recommend him!"
- Steven S.
Wedding
in Boones Mill, VA
on 10/18/2008
"Tim Carey was a WONDERFUL addition to our wedding ceremony! I couldn't possibly have been more pleased with his performance. He's a really nice guy and was very fun to work with - I'd recommend him in a heartbeat..."
- Sarah D.
Wedding Ceremony
in Dickerson, MD
on 05/18/2013
"Great piper, very professional and a very nice guy. Would definitely recommend to others. "
- Daniel W.
Funeral
in Severna Park, MD
on 10/21/2008
"great"
- Anthony P.
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Learn moreIn addition to Chevy Chase, Tim Carey will also travel to Bethesda, Washington, Silver Spring, Glen Echo, Kensington, Takoma Park, Cabin John, Garrett Park, Arlington, Adelphi Chillum, Hyattsville, Mc Lean, Rockville, Mount Rainier, Brentwood, College Park, Falls Church, Potomac, Bladensburg, Greenway, Riverdale, Suburb Maryland Fac, Beltsville, Alexandria, Dunn Loring, New Carrollton, Vienna, West Mclean, Capital Heights, Capitol Heights and many other locations in and around the Chevy Chase area.
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