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Upcoming Appearances
- Saturday, June 09, 2012
- 4:30PM - Celebration
- New York City, NY
- Friday, August 10, 2012
- 6:00PM - Wedding Reception
- Weehawken, NJ
- Saturday, September 15, 2012
- 3:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Long Branch, NJ
- Sunday, October 14, 2012
- 5:30PM - Wedding Cocktail Hour
- Rye, NY
- Saturday, December 08, 2012
- 3:30PM - Wedding
- West Sayville, NY
- Saturday, May 25, 2013
- 3:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Bernardsville, NJ
= Booked through GigMasters
Past Appearances
- Thursday, May 31, 2012
- 10:30AM - Funeral
- New York City, NY
- Sunday, May 27, 2012
- 5:00PM - Wedding
- Ramsey, NJ
- Saturday, May 26, 2012
- 11:00AM - Wedding Ceremony
- Sea Bright, NJ
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
- 4:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
- New York City, NY
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
- 7:00PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
- Bronx, NY
- Saturday, May 05, 2012
- 1:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
- New Vernon, NJ
- Saturday, April 28, 2012
- 10:30AM - Wedding Ceremony
- Moonachie, NJ
- Saturday, April 28, 2012
- 4:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Glen Cove, NY
- Monday, April 23, 2012
- 3:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
- New York City, NY
- Saturday, April 21, 2012
- 4:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
- Cape May, NJ
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- Location:
- New York, New York
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 100 miles from New York.
- Pay Range:
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$200-$500 per event
- Member Since:
- 2007
- Primary Category:
- Celtic Bagpipes
- Additional Categories:
- Bagpipes
- Influences:
- Not Available
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The RoyalPiper is your WEDDING SPECIALIST, with a vast repertoire of Scottish, Irish and Ceremonial music that will add the perfect touch to your wedding day.
Retired from the NYPD, The RoyalPiper is a full time, professional musician who has appeared on "West Wing" and "Third Watch" and was featured prominently on the ABC TV Soap Opera, "One Life to Live." This episode went on to win a prestigious Director's Guild of America Award for Best Daytime Serial.
Choosing the right Piper makes all the difference in the success of your event. I treat every performance with the utmost care as if it were an event for my own family. The RoyalPiper will be delighted to discuss an appearance at your next occasion that will leave a truly lasting impression.
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- He was great! professional and talented :) -- Danielle A, New Vernon, NJ, 5/5/2012
- Without question, THE BEST person to hire for your event. The Royal Piper was the most accommodating professional I could have hoped for. He was A+ in all aspects of hiring, communicating, performance, appearance, personality, friendliness, promptness, special requests, and on and on and on. I want everyone to understand...this man is wonderful and you will be lucky to work with him. Thank you so much, Al, for all you did to make the day special. I only wish you could have seen my daughter's face when she first her your pipes in the distance. Priceless!! You have secured a very special place in our memories for the day. -- Chris T, New York City, NY, 4/23/2012
- Al was just fabulous. Not only is he extremely talented, but so accommodating and warm and friendly. He was a surprise gift from my husband and I to our future son-in-law for the wedding day and he could not have more delighted. Al delighted the entire New York City crowd gathered at the South Street Seaport as he led the entire bridal party up onto the Peking ship docked there for a photo op.
We would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to hire a Piper. He was the best.
Thanks so much for making the day perfect. -- Jan C, New York City, NY, 5/19/2012
- Al was a wonderful addition to the conclusion of my son and daugher-in-law's wedding service. He played a terrific upbeat selection of songs as the guests assembled to greet the newlyweds, shower them in bubbles, and subsequent sendoff to the reception. The Royal Piper had a terrific and authentic Highland pipes and attire that were as stunning as the solo music he played. As a former oboe player, I can appreciate the difficulty in keeping the reed ready for the unpredictable end of the service. Even though the service ran longer than anticipated, Al was ready and wowed the crowd the instant the church doors flew open. -- Robert M, Ramsey, NJ, 5/27/2012
- I had always dreamed of walking down the aisle to bagpipes and my expectations were surpassed by the Royal Piper. I continue to hear compliments from my guest of how beautiful the ceremony music was. I would highly reccommend the Royal Piper in the future -- Lindsey M, Ramsey, NJ, 5/28/2011
- A talented, gifted professional who went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was special and memorable. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND AL THE ROYAL PIPER. Al arrived early, prepared and greeted our guest with superior level bagpipe pieces. Our family and friends RAVED about his gifted playing. Al also went out of his way to correct some of our kilt dress errors to ensure we were correct, respectable and our wedding memories would be cherished. You receive more than a talented bagpiper but also a contributing professional to your special occassion. Thank you Al. -- Dennis O, Moonachie, NJ, 4/28/2012
- Our experience with the Royal Piper couldn't be better. I've already recommended him to a friend who called me to ask about him for her daughters wedding. Our wedding was on December 26th and it snowed 28 inches that day/night. Despite that, he came on time and added a great deal to the wedding. He was playing in the blowing wind and snow as if it was a spring day! He never complained about the weather... It was a very small wedding that was pushed up 10 months because my father is ill. We are having a larger 2nd wedding in October down in the Carolina's and if I had the money I would buy his plane ticket to play for us again. Would definitely recommend! -- Denise A, Succasunna, NJ, 12/26/2010
- The Royal piper was the biggest hit of the wedding (next to the bride and groom) He stayed and played for us through out the cocktail hour and was extremely pleasant. I couldnt have asked for more. He will get all my piping gigs from now on and I will highly recommend him to others. Thank you sooooooo much!
-- Bonnie R, Smithville, NJ, 5/20/2011
- The Royal Piper played outside the church at my third son's wedding on 11/18/11. This being the last time I would be the mother of the groom, I wanted to cherish these moments for everyone to enjoy...and we did! From the very first prompt email from The Royal Piper, my questions in between, to the last note played, everything was perfect--it was a pleasure speaking with him, his punctuality, talent, vibrant outfit, his music was the ultimate in bagpiping. Our family is Irish and we know how to critique a bagpiper, and the bride's family is Polish and I didn't expect so many wonderful compliments on his overall music and appearance. I want to hear him again! -- Maureen B, Totowa, NJ, 11/18/2011
- Al, "The Royal Piper" was the easiest person to deal with during my entire wedding process. He was accomodating, professional, courteous, and amazingly talented. I cannot say enough about how easy he was to work with. I had absolutely ZERO stress when planning with Al which was a nice break from the rest of the wedding! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a bagpiper, for a wedding, funeral, party, or any type of celebration. He is wonderful. All of my guests continue to tell me how nice it was to have the pipes played at the wedding and I am certain that any other piper would not have done such a fantastic job. THANK YOU AL! Jesica & Paul Rost 4/16/11 -- Jesica S, Butler, NJ, 4/16/2011
- The only time I became really emotional at the church was when i pulled up in my limo, and saw and heard Al playing; It was truly moving; He looked amazing, sounded amazing and people were really impressed. He was very accomodating, and patient; It began to thunderstorm after the ceremony and he had planned originally to come back to our home during pictures; I ended up relieving him of that part of the job; I didnt want to put him out, especially since we didnt know what our next move would be re: outdoor photos. He was so sweet, waited patiently while we decided what to do. He could have been a family member or friend, thats how sweet he was. ~Sarah and Mark 7/8/11 -- Sarah M, Rye, NY, 7/8/2011
- If you're looking for a piper - look no further! The Royal Piper's performance at our wedding was PHENOMENAL! Not only is he extremely talented, but he was very easy to work with and his demeanor is the epitome of professional. The Royal Piper delighted all of our guests and was very flexible and accommodating of all of our needs. I hope to work with the Royal Piper again in the future. Thank you! -- Katherine E, Philadelphia, PA, 7/9/2011
- If I could give Al a better than 5 rating, I would! He was absolutely outstanding. He worked with us to figure out the PERFECT songs for each aspect of our wedding. He showed up dressed impeccably in his kilt! The music was beautiful! My husband and I adored Al, and we received so many compliments from our family! Thank you Thank you Thank you! -- Kayla M, Tarrytown, NY, 5/26/2009
- Al was amazing…If you are looking for a talented Piper for your special event, you honestly don’t need to look anymore, just hire Al. He was extremely professional, kind and made our day so special….even when he stood in the rain during our outdoor ceremony, he still had a warm smile on his face. He knows tons of songs and made some great recommendations for our wedding. Trust me, I don’t like to recommend people I don’t believe in and you will be guaranteed a great piper for your special day if you hire Al. In addition, take a minute to read his bio, it is really fascinating and he is such an interesting man. Thanks Al, you are AWESOME!!! -- Will W, Nyc, NY, 5/1/2009
- Al was wonderful from the minute I booked him for my wedding. He stayed in constant contact with me and made everything so easy. His playing was beautiful and really set the tone we wanted for the wedding. Everyone keeps saying it was the best wedding they've been to and I know Al helped to make it that way. -- Heather O, Berlin, NJ, 6/20/2009
- The Royal Piper was a wonderful surprise at our wedding. He played during the wedding and cocktail hour and our guests could not stop talking about how great he was, not only playing but also in talking to the guests and answering their questions. I would recommend him to everyone and of course use him in any of our future events. Thank you Gigmaster and thank you Royal Piper!
Kayla and Kevin -- Tricia S, Smithville, NJ, 6/13/2010
- Al was professional, impeccably dressed, and amazingly talented. Everyone was blown away by his performance and since he was a surprise for my fiance, it was even better! Thank you so much!! -- Pauline K, New York, NY, 9/26/2009
- We were so pleased with The Royal Piper's performance before and after our wedding ceremony. He played Scottish tunes, as requested, and was a big hit amongst our guests. He responded quickly to all emails/phone calls and was a pleasure to work with. I would recommend Al to anyone looking for a bagpiper for their wedding or any other special event. -- Lauren P, Secaucus, NJ, 4/17/2010
- Al was amazing and incredibly helpful and understanding. Hiring a piper was a gift for my (now) husband, and Al was definitely up for the challenge of helping me surprise him. I received numerous compliments throughout the evening on both how wonderful the surprise and how talented the piper. Al truly added something special to our day. -- Stephanie S, Montclair, NJ, 5/24/2009
- Al was simply fantastic! My family & I hired him for my mother's funeral. Al was sincere, respectful, accomodated all of my family's requests, and guided us with some of his own suggestions to make the funeral a memorable experience. Al was also responsive & showed up early to walk through the plans we had made over the phone. I would highly recommed Al to anyone considering hiring bagpipes for their event. A wonderful experience!
Thank you Al!
Gary -- Gary D, Stamford, CT, 4/10/2010
- The Royalpiper was wonderful! Our guests enjoyed the music and provided excellent service! -- Lisa A, Philadelphia, PA, 9/26/2009
- Al was everything I could have hoped for and then some! I really only got to speak to him on the phone since his performance was a surprise wedding gift for my sister & I was in the bridal party, but all the guests that got to meet him had wonderful things to say about him. The entire ballroom was clapping and filled with the perfect energy to start the reception. I would definitely use Al again & recommend him for any occasion. Our big Irish family was so pleased and I'm sure my mom was looking down from above with a smile on her face. Thank you again, Stacey -- Stacey R, Toms River, NJ, 12/5/2009
- Al was an absolute pleasure to deal with and a superb piper. From the time I submitted a quote request to the day of our event, Al was easily reachable via phone or email. He was flexible when we needed to push the start time of our event back just a few days prior to the event. And finally, we couldn't have been happier with the quality of play and his personality. We would highly recommend Al to anyone considering a piper for their special occasion. Thanks Al! -- Matthew R, Hoboken, NJ, 3/7/2009
- Very professional and easy to work with, and hope to do so again in the future. In addition, he has a great personality and is a smiling face you would like to have around at your event. -- Jillian H, New York, NY, 10/15/2009
- Every aspect of our interaction with Al was excellent. He was personable, agreeable, made good suggestions, was prompt and cordial with our guests. Even a torrential downpour did not impede his performance or his friendly spirit. We'd hire him again in a minute! -- Margo S, Philadelphia, PA, 8/22/2009
- Our experience with the Royal Piper was excellent. He was timely, immaculately dressed, extremely friendly, receptive to our ideas and most importantly, a wonderful performer. He played the songs we asked and gave our wedding an authentic celtic feel. I still remember the moment we pulled up to the church and hearing Al playing outside...he was amazing. We would give him our highest recommendation! -- Siobhan H, Philadelphia, PA, 10/10/2009
- Al was absolutely fantastic. There were a handful of guest that had heard several bagpipers in the past and each of them said Al was the best they have ever heard. I personally recommend Al to anyone looking for this type of entertainment. -- Charlotte T, Andover, NJ, 5/21/2009
- Al Gonzales is the consummate professional. The background and scope of my event were unconventional and Al understood the meaning and spirit behind the dedication and was able to match his performance accordingly. We were extremely lucky to secure both a talented performer and caring individual. Many, many thanks. -- Jackie K, Princeton, NJ, 10/3/2009
- Al was a gentleman and a pleasure to work with. Thank you again for being part of our special day. Corlies Chong -- Corlies C, Spring Lake, NJ, 8/16/2009
- Plain and simple, Al is a class act. I ventured onto this site not knowing what to expect but The Royal Piper certainly made it worthwhile. From our initial phone conversation, I knew he would handle our mother's funeral with both professionalism and compassion. Despite a rather soggy day at the cemetery, Al was the first to arrive. When my family exited their vehicles he greeted us with his pipes and our emotions swelled. Al played dramatic versions of 'Amazing Grace' and 'Danny Boy' and while our mother was only there in spirit, I know she too was moved. I cannot praise Al enough for what he did for me, my family and Mom during this difficult time. Thank you... -- Terry B, Hawthorne, NY, 11/15/2008
- From our initial conversation to our final confirmation he was quick to respond to any questions or concerns and was very friendly. On the day of our event he exceeded our expectations and I still get compliments today on how wonderful he was. He made our day extra special and we couldn't be happier with our choice in the Royal Piper. -- Elizabeth W, Asbury Park, NJ, 7/5/2009
- The Royal Piper delivered exactly as promised. He played for a memorial mass for my father this weekend, and did a fine job. Al was very compassionate, warm and professional - oh and he played the bagpipe very well! The recessional song of Amazing Grace, accompanied by the church organist was beautifully done, and very moving - brought out a lot of emotion.
Thanks from the whole family Al.
-- Patrick M, Tarrytown, NY, 2/28/2009
- Al is fabulous! Thanks Al - everyone loved your piping it was perfect. Thanks so much -- Emily R, New York, NY, 11/15/2008
- Al was wonderful & so much more than i ever could of imagined. Thank you so much for making my special day so much more.I called him several times with so many questions & he always answered everyone & never rushed me or made me feel like i was bothering him. If any one is looking for a piper he is the man for the job, it was so windy & chilly the day of my wedding & he played the entire time with no complaint, everyone at the reception talked so much about how they loved him & us as well, i am already thinking of what we can do next to have him play at..Al THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU WILL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH YOU MADE OUR DAY.. Bernadette & Stephen Kelleher -- Bernadette P, Carmel, NY, 10/3/2008
- We were very pleased with Al's performance. He was on time, played beautifully until we were leaving in the limo just as he promised.
We gave him a few requests for him to play and he did. He dressed very elegantly. He sent us his CD to listen to as well which is a great way we can remember his music at any time. Thanks again -- Laura R, Middletown, NJ, 9/5/2008
- I cannot say enough good things about Al, the Royal Piper. My husband loved pipers and it would not have seemed right not to have a piper at his memorial Mass. Al arrived at the Fordham University Chapel early and was very solicitous and caring. He took total responsibility for his program which was beautiful. Following the service, Al "piped" everyone across the campus to the reception which was a very nice touch. I could not have asked for anyone more pleasant to work with and would recommend him without hesitation. -- Mary M, New York, NY, 6/19/2008
- The Royal Piper was wonderful! He was right on time, and ready to play right as I walked into the church. The Scottish Marches that he played were fantastic ! If anyone is looking for a fine piper,I would highly recommend Al Gonzales! -- Heather M, Valley Stream, NY, 7/4/2008
- Al performed at my wedding on December 8th. I asked him to perform as a surprise for my husband. Al was beyond accommodating! He pulled off the surprise PERFECTLY! Everyone, including my husband was shocked and amazed by the special touch he added to the day. I could not have asked for a more caring, professional, talented performer. I can't thank you enough, AL! -- Natasha D, Dumont, NJ, 12/8/2007
- The Royal Piper was terrific. He did exactly what I asked of him and was incredilby pleasant. Our guests were very impressed and many complimented his talent. I would definitely hire him again and hope others do too. Thank you, AL!!!! -- Rita W, Verona, NJ, 7/11/2008
- From start to finish Al "The Royal Piper" was fantastic. He was helpful and professional and just a real gentlemen. And man, can he play those pipes! Thank you, Al - you were perfect!, -- George S, Astoria, NY, 11/28/2007
- Al did a wonderful job at our wedding - our guests were raving about how awesome he looked and how great he sounded. He did everything perfectly! -- Katie O, Stony Point, NY, 6/20/2008
- The Royal Piper performed beyond our requirements and expectations. he had taken initiative where our planning fell short and smoothed our overall experience. The Royal Piper turned out to be warmest memory of the day. Our highest regards, the Wallis'. -- Jim W, Essex, CT, 2/23/2008
- The Royal Piper more than exceeded our expectations. He worked with us to provide exactly the right music for the occasion. He is a consummate professional and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone requiring the services of a bagpiper. -- Carol L, Staten Island, NY, 11/4/2007
- This was a surprise for my Father's 90th birthday. The Royal Piper was not only delightful, he took interest in visiting with my dad and was a wonderful addition to the party. Everyone was impressed with him. We were just absolutely delighted with him in every aspect. PJK -- Pamela K, Simsbury, CT, 10/27/2007
- We never met him before the wedding, but the Royal Piper did a phenomenal job for us. We highly recommend him to anyone who wants a first class Piper. -- Marisa R, Shelton, CT, 10/6/2007
- Al , The piper himself, was outstanding.From the tine we booked him through the wedding, he was the epitome of a great proffesional. He sounded great,was a pleasure to work with, and has been complimented by many friends and family.
Thanks!!! -- Mike D, Highlands, NJ, 9/29/2007
- When Al contacted me to book my Dad's 60th birthday event, he was the absolute most pleasant person I ever spoke with on the phone. He was sooo nice & explained exactly what he would play for us that day ! The day of the event we could not believe our ears, Al was truly out of this world. It was a surprise for my Dad, as Al entered the room playing music everyone was so touched. Al was just as nice in person as over the phone. He really was the Hit of out event ! I would recommend him to everyone & anyone. Thanks so much Al for such a memorable time at our Dad'a 60th Birthday ! We are so thrilled to have met you & expierience your great talent !
-- Nancy M, Yonkers, NY, 7/22/2007
- Al was so great to work with and very accomodating. This was a surprise for my Dad's birthday at our family reunion. I knew my Dad loved the bag pipes and thought this would be such a great gift for him. He was overwhelmed and had tears in his eyes as Al came in playing "When Irish Eyes are Smiling." I could not have asked for it to go better.
Al is such a nice person and was eager to make this such a special event for my Dad and everyone else in attendance.
Amazing job!!!
-- Kathleen L, Tuxedo, NY, 5/19/2007
- I hired Al to surprise my new wife as we exited the church directly following our wedding ceremony. He pulled off the surprise perfectly and performed brilliantly! I highly reccomend Al to anyone looking for a true proffessional that can really perform. -- Adam F, Summit, NJ, 5/12/2007
- EVERYONE WAS THRILLED AND ENJOYED HIS PERFORMANCE. IT WAS A GREAT ADDED ENTRY TO OUR WEDDING AND HE MADE EVERYTHING COMPLETE. I WOULD DEFINITELY HIRE AL AGAIN AS HE IS A GREAT PROFESSIONAL -- Nancy D, Farmingdale, NY, 3/16/2008
- I spoke with the Royal Piper on the phone and we corresponded via email several times before my husband's surprise birthday dinner party so I felt I knew him by the time he arrived on site. I was certainly surprised, however, to see how impressive he looked in his Highland attire. Just before the coffee and cake were served, the Royal Piper marched in and surprised everyone by entertaining us with some Irish favorites. He was professional in every sense of the word. Many guests were moved to tears by his music. There were some laughs, too. He was the perfect addition to the party. -- Lenora B, East Brunswick, NJ, 4/20/2008
- Al (The Royal Piper) was fantastic! He accommodated some last minute requests on the day of the event and sounded great! He even impressed my grandfather - a former bagpipe band leader and tough critic! His attire was very traditional and perfect for the event. Al was a big hit at our wedding - leading us in the recessional from the ceremony and grand entrance into the reception. Having Al play at our wedding was a huge hit. People have been calling, telling us how much they enjoyed his playing. Plus I really enjoyed talking with him during the planning stages. I would highly recommend the Royal Piper for any occasion. thanks again Al! -Scott C. -- Scott C, New York, NY, 4/18/2008
- We had Al play at our wedding ceremony as our guests were entering and leaving the church. It was a surprise for my father and he loved it! It was a very nice personal touch to our wonderful day! Thanks Al! -- Allyson K, Hyde Park, NY, 7/12/2008
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We hired the Royal Piper to play at our NY Jets tailgate party and and could not have been more pleased. Al was beyond accomodating for what we were looking to do and came through with a great performance. During the days leading up to the event, Al was always accessible to answer any questions and leave us with a feeling that we had made the right choice with him. It is without any reservations whatsoever that I would recommend Al for anyone looking to hire a bagpiper. In terms of professionalism, flexibility, price, and talent, you're not going to find anyone better than the Royal Piper!
-M. Jordan -- Michael J, East Rutherford, NJ, 9/14/2008
- I had a great experience with The Royal Piper. He was very easy to talk to, he answered all of my questions and returned my emails promptly. All of my guests loved him and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a wonderfully talented bagpiper. -- Priscilla P, New York, NY, 9/27/2008
- He was so easy to work with and a real resource for me in planning my father's funeral. He had many helpful suggestions for the music, not just for the bagpipes but just overall too. I very much appreciated his professionalism and sensitivity in a very difficult time for me.
-- Kelly T, New York, NY, 1/2/2009
- The "Royal Piper's" presentation and talent blew our small party attendees away. He was definitely the focal point of our party and I would recommened him very highly for any event. Our event was small and "family-like" and he fit right in. All our guests and friends still keep talking about him and how much they enjoyed his performance, demeanor and professionalism. He literally made our party. -- Dawn S, Staten Island, NY, 1/25/2009
- The Royal Piper (Al) was most accommodating and professional. He was right on time and, even though the party was delayed for about 1/2 hour, Al never offered a complaint about having to wait. He instead helped to put me at ease. He also offered to play a few songs gratis. I also like that Al provided suggestions on how to make his entrance and the event most memorable. I would recommend The Royal Piper without hesitation. -- Robert S, New Rochelle, NY, 1/24/2009
- Accomodating, prompt, congenial, and talented. A good bet when you need a Scottish entertainer other than Susan Boyle. -- Jack D, Norwalk, CT, 4/25/2009
- He was early for the event (it was a surprise). He played everything I asked him to play and he was a big hit with my husband as his surprise wedding gift!!! I would highly recommend him! -- Kristen G, Philadelphia, PA, 6/6/2009
- Al was very accomodating. It was a surprise birthday party and he met the people attending on a street corner a block from the house and led them in a march to the house. He also stayed for a good half hour and joined in the party. He explained the workings of the bagpipes to those interested. He made it a very special occasion.
Mike Wiley -- Janet W, Hawthorne, NJ, 7/25/2009
- He was perfect, performance was outstanding and his appearance was impeccable -- Jaqui O, Flushing, NY, 5/21/2011
- The Royal Piper was just amazing. He was right on time and I could not have been happier. I wish I had hired him to play a little longer. He plays beautifully and has a warm and friendly personality. The next day one of my neighbors, who I don't know well, told me that the sound was amazing and they enjoyed it as well. It really made my husband's 50th birthday very special. -- Linda L, Hackettstown, NJ, 5/7/2011
- Al was a pleasure to work with. He was professional curteous and most importantly and wonderful piper. He was very laid back and a 'go with the flow' type of person which was very appreciated during a hectic stressful night.
Would definitely work with Al again! -- Lucy R, New York City, NY, 11/2/2011
- My husband and I hired Al to play at the church after our wedding ceremony and to play at our reception venue to welcome our guests as they arrived. Al completely exceeded all expectations and made our day beyond unique. I highly recommend hiring the Royal Piper for any special event because we will definitely be using him again. Thanks again, Al!!! -- Jessica G, Millington, NJ, 10/22/2011
- WONDERFUL - LOVELY TOUCH AS WEDDING PARTY
AND GUESTS ARRIVED - VERY PLEASANT AND
PROFESSIONAL -- Kathleen S, Tarrytown, NY, 10/7/2011
- He did an amazing job, following all of our directions perfectly. We would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a great bagpiper. -- Chris G, New York, NY, 10/1/2011
- Outstanding! I only hope I don't need him again too soon! But when my Dad passes I will have him back in a sec - and be prepared to bring a clone of yourself! -- Richard M, Pompton Plains, NJ, 3/26/2012
- wonderful -- Judith M, Scotch Plains, NJ, 1/8/2012
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